Need Gyre Advice

[NemLoverSA]

I am getting a new tank that is 60" long x 24" wide x 20" high. I would welcome any recommendations for placement of one or more Gyre flow pump(s). Or, should I just go with traditional power heads? I have never built a tank from scratch and want to do it right. This tank will start out as a FOWLR but I will be getting corals after the tank matures.

 

[TX_REEF]

I love gyres, have them both on my frag system and display. on a tank your size, I'd have them on opposite short ends in the top 1/4 of the glass, set to counter-sync or random flow mode.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

My opinion and suggestion the same as above ^ lol

 

[NemLoverSA]

Thanks so much for the feedback. I really appreciate it and was thinking something along the same idea. I just wasn't sure, having never had a tank this big.

 

[DanyL]

I love gyres and use them in my main system, sump frag tank and also in a separate frag tank.

They produce a wide, strong current and when setup correctly can also form the gyre effect, which amplifies the flow even further.

And while I think it’s one of the best flows a wave maker can produce, you should also be aware their big drawback compared to regular wave makers: they’re a maintenance nightmare.
Basically, they simply clog rather quickly compared to other form factors, and they significantly longer to clean.

If you decide to go with them, prepare yourself to clean them once every 1 to 2 months (in an established tank).

For me, I balance them together with many other pumps with a regular form factor so ai only really have 4 to maintain (out of 11), and I find their benefits to out compete their drawback.

 

[NemLoverSA]

I had heard that they require a lot of maintenance, but every 1-2 months????? Yikes! My thank will have two return pumps with a y-fitting to direct the return flow in a total of 4 directions. My return pumps also have the ability to dial in the volume I want. Perhaps I can get the Gyre affect with these.

 

[FUNGI]

at 60" long.....gyres. All day long. Two....one on each end

 

[vetteguy53081]

I am getting a new tank that is 60" long x 24" wide x 20" high. I would welcome any recommendations for placement of one or more Gyre flow pump(s). Or, should I just go with traditional power heads? I have never built a tank from scratch and want to do it right. This tank will start out as a FOWLR but I will be getting corals after the tank matures.

Ive always placed mine on back wall and the turbulence assist with algae staying off front glass

 

[DanyL]

I had heard that they require a lot of maintenance, but every 1-2 months????? Yikes! My thank will have two return pumps with a y-fitting to direct the return flow in a total of 4 directions. My return pumps also have the ability to dial in the volume I want. Perhaps I can get the Gyre affect with these.

I have 2 gyres, 1 (soon to be 2) MP40s and 2 Nero Like Jebaos in addition to a 10,000L return pump split into 4 nozzles across a 1.8m (~70”) long tank.

Relying on your return pumps alone would more than likely be insufficient.

 

[FUNGI]

I have 2 gyres, 1 (soon to be 2) MP40s and 2 Nero Like Jebaos in addition to a 10,000L return pump split into 4 nozzles across a 1.8m (~70”) long tank.

Relying on your return pumps alone would more than likely be insufficient.

Yeah...I would say so......thats allot of movement...(assuming you dont have like a 10,000 gallon tank) LOL

 

[DanyL]

It’s a 780L (~206 gal) system, so not a 10,0000 gal tank lol

It is however fully packed with colonies, so providing sufficient flow become my main concern, wether it be by covering dead zones, with additional pumps, or by heavily trimming flow blocking colonies, etc.

But 2 gyres + a return pump can get you a long way until additional flow is needed, really. They are still providing most of the flow in the tank - that’s how good gyres really are.

 

[NemLoverSA]

Sounds like a no-brainer to get two gyres from the get go while they are on sale. LOL

 

[X-37B]

Take a look at a Sea Sweep.
I run 2 on my 60×30×21.
You can start with one and add one if needed.
I run Tunze 6255 dc's on mine. You could easily run 6105 dc's on your system.
Great random flow and clean the pump every few months is easy maintenance.
They are old school like me but give the best random flow, imo.