Linking 4x Maxspect Gyre xf350

[ShawnSaucier]

Good Morning!
So continuing on my build, and I have a few questions on these Maxspect gyres.
I was able to get two of the double pack xf350 closed editions (4x powerheads total). And hoping there is a way to link all 4 to work together. The plan is two placed horizontally on the top of the side panes blowing across the tank, opposite of each other. The second pair will be mounted vertically in the opposite back corners.
What I would like to achieve is a way to link all 4 together and create some interesting patterns through out the day. This would include multiple combos of sync/anti-sync with all for pumps.

 

[cdemoss01]

Best Option: ICV6 + Syna-G App Control

If you're sticking with Maxspect-native control, you'll want:

Required Gear:

1x ICV6 controller

2x XF350 Dual Pump Sets (which you already have)

Optional: WiFi dongle for future-proofing or remote control


How It Works:

One ICV6 controller can run up to 32 pumps.

Once connected via the Syna-G app, you can:

Group the 4 pumps

Set individual schedules or use sync/anti-sync modes

Build custom flow patterns (like tidal, pulse, gyre, etc.)

Chain pumps to alternate patterns throughout the day

Run vertical pair in anti-sync with horizontal pair for complex crossflow

Try to assign them each a different channel by the way.
Best pump layout:

With your described setup:

Layout:

Gyres A & B (Horizontal)

Mounted near surface, left/right sides of tank

Blow across tank length


Gyres C & D (Vertical)

Mounted vertically in rear corners

Blow front-to-back and downward



Flow Patterns:

Morning: Horizontal pair (A & B) sync for laminar gentle flow

Midday: Anti-sync vertical gyres (C & D) simulate rising tide

Afternoon: Cross-pulse — all 4 in alternating wave bursts

Evening: Reduced random flow for feeding

Overnight: Minimal gyres, just verticals pulsing every 30s for oxygenation

Sync/Anti-Sync Example Schedule

TimeGyre A & B (Horizontal)Gyre C & D (Vertical)Notes

7am–10amSyncOffGentle cross-tank morning flow
10am–1pmAnti-syncAnti-syncChaotic midday flow
1pm–4pmPulseSyncCross-pattern, strong movement
4pm–7pmSyncOffSurface flow for feeding
7pm–11pmRandomRandomNatural reef simulation
11pm–7amOffLow 10% pulseOxygenation, minimal movement

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Best Option: ICV6 + Syna-G App Control

If you're sticking with Maxspect-native control, you'll want:

Required Gear:

1x ICV6 controller

2x XF350 Dual Pump Sets (which you already have)

Optional: WiFi dongle for future-proofing or remote control


How It Works:

One ICV6 controller can run up to 32 pumps.

Once connected via the Syna-G app, you can:

Group the 4 pumps

Set individual schedules or use sync/anti-sync modes

Build custom flow patterns (like tidal, pulse, gyre, etc.)

Chain pumps to alternate patterns throughout the day

Run vertical pair in anti-sync with horizontal pair for complex crossflow

Try to assign them each a different channel by the way.
Best pump layout:

With your described setup:

Layout:

Gyres A & B (Horizontal)

Mounted near surface, left/right sides of tank

Blow across tank length


Gyres C & D (Vertical)

Mounted vertically in rear corners

Blow front-to-back and downward



Flow Patterns:

Morning: Horizontal pair (A & B) sync for laminar gentle flow

Midday: Anti-sync vertical gyres (C & D) simulate rising tide

Afternoon: Cross-pulse — all 4 in alternating wave bursts

Evening: Reduced random flow for feeding

Overnight: Minimal gyres, just verticals pulsing every 30s for oxygenation

Sync/Anti-Sync Example Schedule

TimeGyre A & B (Horizontal)Gyre C & D (Vertical)Notes

7am–10amSyncOffGentle cross-tank morning flow
10am–1pmAnti-syncAnti-syncChaotic midday flow
1pm–4pmPulseSyncCross-pattern, strong movement
4pm–7pmSyncOffSurface flow for feeding
7pm–11pmRandomRandomNatural reef simulation
11pm–7amOffLow 10% pulseOxygenation, minimal movement

So you have this set up??
I went with a Hydros Wavengine V2, and VDM to connect to my Apex.
Your scheduling is similar to what I had in mind. How’s this working for you and what are you keeping?