MBX5
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You guys running at 100% do you have a sand bed? Just got the 250 and in my 1o0g 48L x 24W x 20D I cant even get past 20% any setting without a major storm. I also run two Mp40's even with those off I cant up the Gyre.
Best gyre mode for sps
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6' 300 gallon. got the 250 to run 100% pulse mode.
alten78
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This was my thought as well, not turning it off but lower...well, my gyre would be off. I still have one of the older 150's but also run a RW25 opposite the gyre. I was thinking of turning off the gyre at night to give everything a break via my apex but still maintaining the RW25 (set to 100%) to still have flow.
BoomCorals
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I love maxspect gyre. They are all I use now. I run them on the random pulsing mode.
Gungo
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4 foot tank with sand.. I have them on alternating gyre about 40% and -40%.. had to put two jebaos sw8 on the back glass to generate more turbulence.. It was enough with the gyres but I really love turbulence.
it really depends on your tank AND your aquascape. I have a closed loop system for the back and middle of my 6x3 tank and a maxspect 250 on one end.
On a six footer, if the pulse is to short, or say.. less than about 70%, the flow doesnt get all the way to the other end of the tank.
The random flow in my tank is driven by the interaction of the closed loop (ocean motion 4 way) and the gyre.
I spent a great deal of time during setup testing different modes. I would stir up the sand bed and then watch where the particulates went. I tweaked the gyre flows, CL outlets and lastly rockwork to get everything where i wanted it.
Sure i was excited about all the different random patterns, moonlight schedules, etc etc and a little bummed that what worked best was simple off and on at 90%? power but I am a big fan of just finding what works and then just leaving it.
Probably why i have MH and T5 on my dream tank. Adjustments? huh? you mean on and off? lol.
I will say that the gyre is the best wave maker i have ever experienced. Slim design that blends in nicely and massive power in a small footprint.
On a six footer, if the pulse is to short, or say.. less than about 70%, the flow doesnt get all the way to the other end of the tank.
The random flow in my tank is driven by the interaction of the closed loop (ocean motion 4 way) and the gyre.
I spent a great deal of time during setup testing different modes. I would stir up the sand bed and then watch where the particulates went. I tweaked the gyre flows, CL outlets and lastly rockwork to get everything where i wanted it.
Sure i was excited about all the different random patterns, moonlight schedules, etc etc and a little bummed that what worked best was simple off and on at 90%? power but I am a big fan of just finding what works and then just leaving it.
Probably why i have MH and T5 on my dream tank. Adjustments? huh? you mean on and off? lol.
I will say that the gyre is the best wave maker i have ever experienced. Slim design that blends in nicely and massive power in a small footprint.
my understanding was that mode was intended for two heads alternating. No?
i only have one gyre and a 5,000 gph closed loop with 4 outlets.
Oscar Bravo
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I have two, one 250 and the other 150. I keep mine at OGC. I like that mode however, sometimes when I clean them the program kick in work properly. My 250 will only run at %20 even tho its at 60% and the other on its blasting.
what is that?
MBX5
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My Gyre came with extra propellers (fans) one a and one b. Reading the directions you can run A&B, A&A or B&B
erky
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180g 2 230's and 2 150's
I run LTC on the 230s they are opposed of each other, and the 150s run a variation and are on the back glass mainly for their reverse gyre to keep detritus from settling under my rock work.
I run LTC on the 230s they are opposed of each other, and the 150s run a variation and are on the back glass mainly for their reverse gyre to keep detritus from settling under my rock work.
Oscar Bravo
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By the way, is anyone having the same problems as me? I have mine at %70 but one of my gyre after a few days stops working and only runs at like %10 max!! Anyone else seen this issue?
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