Maxspect Gyres Being Discontinued?

[fishybizzness]

I was just looking for some replacement parts for my Maxspect gyre on the coralvue site and noticed that alot of the parts and gyres are either out of stock or on sale. Are the gyres being discontinued? Does anyone know?

 

[KStatefan]

I assume is is due to Aperture being the exclusive distributer in North America now.

 

[landlubber]

Whether or not they're being outright discontinued I can't speak on but over the years since release Maxspect has changed the design a few times now. I seemingly have to replace bearings or drive pieces every so often and they're a hair different from the previous generation. However, I am now at a point where the next time they go i'll have to replace them entirely as 2016 Gyre parts are all but gone.

 

[fishybizzness]

I just really like the flow i get from them. I haven't had any major issues with mine, other than the slowdown in power if you don't clean them every month. Looking to buy another set of the xf350 pumps only so that I can just swap them out and soak the dirty ones in citric acid for a few hours to have them ready for the next swap out.

 

[fishybizzness]

I assume is is due to Aperture being the exclusive distributer in North America now.

Hadn't seen that. Thanks for the update. Just happy they're not going away.

 

[tapeworm123]

Looking for the max spect gyre motor for the xf230. Mines cable broke.

 

[Andrew Mc]

Gentlemen - make no mistake about it, this is a corporate money grab via planned obsolescence. In 2021, I was looking to place two XF-230s back into service after being in storage for 18 months. My plan was stymied as the magnets in both units had ruptured, rendering the units inoperable. After contacting Maxspect/CoralVue customer service, my options were (1) send them in to Coralvue for repair ($160 each), or (2) buy replacement parts on eBay (appx. $120 each). Both options would entail spending close to the price of the units when originally purchased from BRS in 12/2016. Mind you that in 12/2017 the XF-230's controller unit was replaced under warranty as the LED screen no longer functioned. I was a massive CoralVue fanboy then and was even intending to visit their newly constructed headquarters in Lousiana. Then I saw how the Gyre models were always modified year after year and how none of the parts were interchangeable between models. What changes were being made in subsequent models? I don't see any? Still the same concept and design. Why exactly are the parts incompatible? By design, not due to necessity arising as a result of product improvement.


I won't give them a dime of money.

 

[landlubber]

Gentlemen - make no mistake about it, this is a corporate money grab via planned obsolescence. In 2021, I was looking to place two XF-230s back into service after being in storage for 18 months. My plan was stymied as the magnets in both units had ruptured, rendering the units inoperable. After contacting Maxspect/CoralVue customer service, my options were (1) send them in to Coralvue for repair ($160 each), or (2) buy replacement parts on eBay (appx. $120 each). Both options would entail spending close to the price of the units when originally purchased from BRS in 12/2016. Mind you that in 12/2017 the XF-230's controller unit was replaced under warranty as the LED screen no longer functioned. I was a massive CoralVue fanboy then and was even intending to visit their newly constructed headquarters in Lousiana. Then I saw how the Gyre models were always modified year after year and how none of the parts were interchangeable between models. What changes were being made in subsequent models? I don't see any? Still the same concept and design. Why exactly are the parts incompatible? By design, not due to necessity arising as a result of product improvement.


I won't give them a dime of money.

yea the constant redesigns that seemingly didn't add any value in terms of functionality helped push me away from them too.
I was reasonably happy with the flow characteristics of the gyres at the time of purchase but the romance was short lived after learning how much they need to be cleaned, how temperamental they get if not perfectly reassembled and the trouble finding a spot that didn't blast corals with too much flow. After parts became tough to obtain I bit the bullet and made the switch to MP40's and wonder why anyone serious about their tank doesn't run them. Fantastic pumps.

 

[fishybizzness]

Definitely looks like since Aperture became the distributor for maxspect that replacement parts aren't going to be available anymore. I guess if anything breaks, you'll have to buy a whole new pump. Going away are the days when we could fix stuff instead of having to replace. Corporate greed is going to push alot of people out of the hobby. Prices have really gone crazy this past year. Even with the constant sales the premium gear is still out of reach for alot of people.

 

[Kayvon]

I've had many iteration of this pump. Every single one broke remarkably quickly. I'll be switching to the Tunze Stream 3.

 

[Alexraptor]

I briefly considered trying my hand at Maxspect Gyres when I set up my 38G last year, but decided against after researching all the maintenence issues people seem to have with them. Feels like I dodged a bullet.

I've had many iteration of this pump. Every single one broke remarkably quickly. I'll be switching to the Tunze Stream 3.

Tunze pumps are probably the most reliable on the market and they just keep going, year in and year out. I still have the impeller from my first 6015 I bought 10 years ago, in perfect working order, although the pump itself had to be retired due to crumbling insulation around the power cable, but I suspect that may be down to vinegar soaks earlier in its life.

 

[fishybizzness]

I really don't have many issues with them to be honest. I have 2 sets to make maintenance easier. I bought the extra ones way below retail when coralvue was selling out. I swap them out every 4-6 weeks and soak the dirty ones in citric acid overnight. I give them a quick hose off the next day and when they are dry I reassemble making sure to use a little mollycote on all the bushings and reassemble. They are then ready for next time. I just like to have some extra parts on hand in case anything needs replacing. I have one of the new multi directional ones and would like to purchase some flow guards to swap out on my older versions. Not looking like they will be selling those anytime soon.

 

[landlubber]

I really don't have many issues with them to be honest. I have 2 sets to make maintenance easier. I bought the extra ones way below retail when coralvue was selling out. I swap them out every 4-6 weeks and soak the dirty ones in citric acid overnight. I give them a quick hose off the next day and when they are dry I reassemble making sure to use a little mollycote on all the bushings and reassemble. They are then ready for next time. I just like to have some extra parts on hand in case anything needs replacing. I have one of the new multi directional ones and would like to purchase some flow guards to swap out on my older versions. Not looking like they will be selling those anytime soon.

the biggest issue for me was once those spare parts deteriorated the trip up became trying to find the replacements for that specific generation of gyre. I had the OG pumps and by the time i needed parts they were already 4 redesigns later.
None the less, they were better than some pumps i've had and I ran them until i couldn't. Hopefully yours last a long time!

 

[jhadaway]

Precisely why i went cheap and bought jebao sinewave gyres. Every review i read for gyres was broke this, disconnected that and cloud control? If mine go up i’ll drop another $100 if they last 2 years or so. They do a great job. I’ve got a few tunze’s in there to supplement flow. They are 3 yrs old now and going strong. Maybe the AI gyres will be better but they look like icecaps to me. I’ll be watching.