Maxspect gyre

Calireefer92 · Jan 3, 2019

hey reefers I have a Red Sea 425 112 gallon tank. I have 2 Maxspect gyre I’m looking for a good water flow setting for my tank just wondering what you guys think? Currently have 1 at 40% constant and one 30% constantly

pdxmonkeyboy · Jan 3, 2019

check youtube, there are some good videos on youtube.

honestly, there are soooo many options in terms of programming it is staggering. i have mine running all sorts of programs throughout the day. from both full speed to much slower speeds and random stuff at night.

wcharon · Jan 3, 2019

I was using OGC mode and i liked it a lot. Then per suggestions now i have 1 ramping up and down at 60% and the other one in Pulse mode at the same percent and it is another history.

Try it and let me know,,,.

jsker · Jan 3, 2019

I use the LTC at 50%

ksfulk · Jan 3, 2019

I have a pair of 250s in my 525xL and I have mine set up like this:

A: Alternating Gyre
Ramp up: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 50%
Ramp Down: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 20%

B: Alternating Gyre
Ramp up: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 20%
Ramp down: 1 min
Constant 10 min 50%

This way I get strong flow from both directions through out the day and it doesnt blow my sand bed all over the place from a constant stream. Ive been running it this way for a year or so and its a real nice steady pattern.

Calireefer92 · Jan 3, 2019

ksfulk said:
I have a pair of 250s in my 525xL and I have mine set up like this:

A: Alternating Gyre
Ramp up: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 50%
Ramp Down: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 20%

B: Alternating Gyre
Ramp up: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 20%
Ramp down: 1 min
Constant 10 min 50%

This way I get strong flow from both directions through out the day and it doesnt blow my sand bed all over the place from a constant stream. Ive been running it this way for a year or so and its a real nice steady pattern.

How do you have them placed? Both at the top? Or 1 top and the other mid tank?

steallife904 · Jan 3, 2019

I ended up just hooking my 2 up on my apex and setting them on an alternating schedule. I have them turn on and off each hour. 1 will run for an hour at 50% then turn off and the other side one turn on for 50% and run for an hour (only 1 ever runs at a time). This changes the flow up for me, doesn't stir sand up and have been happy with it. Running this way 2 years.

Calireefer92 · Jan 9, 2019

ksfulk said:
I have a pair of 250s in my 525xL and I have mine set up like this:

A: Alternating Gyre
Ramp up: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 50%
Ramp Down: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 20%

B: Alternating Gyre
Ramp up: 1 min
Constant: 10 min 20%
Ramp down: 1 min
Constant 10 min 50%

This way I get strong flow from both directions through out the day and it doesnt blow my sand bed all over the place from a constant stream. Ive been running it this way for a year or so and its a real nice steady pattern.

Do you mind sending me a picture of the setup? I’m having problems setting it up

ksfulk · Jan 9, 2019

Calireefer92 said:
Do you mind sending me a picture of the setup? I’m having problems setting it up

Of the controller or of the gyres themselves?

Calireefer92 · Jan 10, 2019

ksfulk said:
Of the controller or of the gyres themselves?

The controller. I don’t get on how many seconds each one should be at because when I do the settings it shows 6 different ones

ksfulk · Jan 10, 2019

Calireefer92 said:
The controller. I don’t get on how many seconds each one should be at because when I do the settings it shows 6 different ones

I'll get you a picture tonight.

Calireefer92 · Jan 12, 2019

ksfulk said:
I'll get you a picture tonight.

Whenever you get a chance it would help alot

ksfulk · Jan 13, 2019

Calireefer92 said:
Whenever you get a chance it would help alot

Sorry - slipped my mind. Here are the picture from my controller from this morning. The first is the settings for gyre “A” and the other is for gyre “B”