msderganc
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Maxspect Gyre Vs. Ecotech Vortech pumps
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I was running the gyre 130 horizontally in a BC29 for a couple of weeks and while I still had some dead spots (I have a lot of LR) all my LPS were loving it and opening up more than I've really ever seen. I got a good deal on 2 MP10esw's and have been trying them out for about 4 days now. So far I don't think I've found the right placement as I have several dead spots and my LPS are not as "puffy" a they were with the gyre (or even when I only had a jebao wp-4) so I'm still experimenting.
But if I had to choose right now, I'd pick the gyre hands down simply due to my corals seeming to be more happy when it was in my tank.
But if I had to choose right now, I'd pick the gyre hands down simply due to my corals seeming to be more happy when it was in my tank.
Robert_ellis
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Mp10. Any gyre will be WAY to much
Robert_ellis
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I still think a gyre would be way to much. Unless you plan on running at 10-20 percent I think you could just get a few small power heads and still come out cheaper.
lionfish5740
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I have tried both mp10 and gyre 130 on my custom 30 gallon that is 42" long.
I think the gyre is great for longer tanks but might be too much for yours with half the width. I only run 1/2 of the gyre and still can't turn it up to full power.
The vortech has more flow patterns to play with and might work fine, I ran it on a 8 gallon for a while at low speed. It can also be hooked to a controller if you have one. It's hard to say one way or another about how your rock work will affect any PH.
Also, if you're going to spend that much on a PH then keep in mind customer service.
I had an issue the the mp10 and with a phone call I had a replacement part within 3 days covered by warranty.
I don't know what kind of customer support the gyre has so I'm not knocking them but Ecotech's was top notch.
I've also tried the Jebao RW4 and found that little thing to push lots water! I would say it's too much for your cube also with LPS because I only run it at its lowest power.
Just my 2 cents :tongue:
Dock Ellis
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I'm currently running 2 Hydor 1500s on my 4' 120g and am looking to upgrade. The thing that drives me crazy about these is that I have to run them 24/7 because if I connect them to my RKL in wave mode, the clicking sound drives me insane. Do the Vortech or Gyre make this same clicking noise? I have a lot of live rock so these Koralias just aren't cutting it right now.
Personally, I'd go with the Gyre-130.
I just finished my testing between the Gyre and 1, then 2 MP10's to see which setup worked best for me in my BC29 (about 25-ish Gal display). I have mostly all LPS (acan lords) and they absolutely love the current flow I get from the Gyre. I have a lot of LR and my tank is BB, so I don't mind "extra" flow (especially when the coral seem to love it).
No matter what I did, with the MP10's I still had too much direct flow "beating up" my acans (a problem I can't get around unless I remove LR, and I don't really want to do that). Back when I ran a RW-4 I could aim it up a little or "corner to corner" it so I could aim it away from from them. With the gyre, I just have it aimed upwards and there is no direct flow from a PH hitting any critters in my tank.
Anyway, I decided to keep the Gyre running and have since sold the 2 MP-10's I had.
I've had both the Vortechs and Gyre. The Gyre got a little noisy (not bad, but noticeable) when a snail crawled on it and was working his way across. The Vortechs are pretty quiet too as long as the dry and wet sides are aligned right.
At least that's been my experience.
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I just got a Vortech MP-10 Quiet Drive
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I forgot about this thread, glad you bumped it Reef guy. So now that the Gyre has been out for awhile, has anyone changed their opinion?
I have a gyre and mp40 on my tank. I think they both compliment each other.
One on each end does not leave any dead spots in my tank.
So instead of debating which one is better. I think ine should have both.
With gyre you will get laminar flow and with mp40 you will get control to create random flow.
Both together in one tank is unbeatable.
One on each end does not leave any dead spots in my tank.
So instead of debating which one is better. I think ine should have both.
With gyre you will get laminar flow and with mp40 you will get control to create random flow.
Both together in one tank is unbeatable.
Yep, I have. Had an issue with my 130 and they sent me new a replacement shaft and bushings and a new controller. Turned out to be the controller, but they didn't give me a hard time about sending replacement parts or anything like that. A couple of emails and they had me squared away.
I'm doing a 6ft peninsula set up. I bought the 150 from a local reefer that decided not to use it (never opened). I plan on putting the gyre on the end and I've got two MP40s from my previous tank that will go on either side of the overflow box and closer to the bottom to help with nutrient export.
Lemec
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I have a Gyre 150 on my Elos 70 and it leaves nothing untouched at 40%...they have new magnetic mounts that are more rubberized on the coralvue website for $5 that eliminate the previous noise issues, much quieter than my old MP40 I ran. I did have the cable around my motor get damaged somehow, but I had a tracking number from coralvue within 3 hours of submitting my service ticket into them, for a brand new motor. I think they are aware of some of the initial issues, but they are rocket fast on the service part!
Twomuchless
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I have 3 mp10s on my 60 cube
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