Need good starting settings for Icecap 1k gyre in a 40g breeder

glb · Sep 13, 2018

I’m installing a new Icecap 1k gyre in my 40g breeder. I could use some help setting it up. Should I start with a simple constant speed mode at 50% to see how it goes? It’s the only powerhead for the tank. I’m sure I’ll experiment in time with the pulsing modes but right now just want to get it up and running. The tank will be LPS, right now I just have one acan and some fish. I appreciate any help!!

jsker · Sep 15, 2018

I use a gradually increasing pulse mode.

Scurvy · Sep 15, 2018

I have mine in a 40B with an mP-10 on the other end. The gyre runs at 50% pulse all the time and i use the mp10 to mix things up.

dannyfish · Sep 15, 2018

Would it be ackward to mount the gyre vertically?

glb · Sep 15, 2018

dannyfish said:
Would it be ackward to mount the gyre vertically?

It would with the rockwork the way it is. The flow horizontally hits everywhere. I’m just curious about variations in flow and tank health. Have you mounted it vertically? If so how did it work?

glb · Sep 15, 2018

Thanks everyone for your help!

glb · Sep 15, 2018

jsker said:
I use a gradually increasing pulse mode.

I changed it to this. So far the fish dig it.

bubbasguppies · Sep 15, 2018

Can u do a small video on your tank with it running? I'm excited to say the least about getting mine on Monday and putting it in the tank.

glb · Sep 15, 2018

The video I took was too big to post. I’ll try to trim it down and post.

dannyfish · Sep 15, 2018

My tank is 12in in width, and a 3K gyre is 12.2”. I’m think of putting it vertically. Any takes on this idea? Sorry for piggyback riding your post.

bubbasguppies · Sep 15, 2018

glb said:
The video I took was too big to post. I’ll try to trim it down and post.

You could post it to YouTube and post the link...

Johniejumbo · Jan 7, 2019

@glb how to you like that 1k gyre? I am thinking of getting one for my 40b and want to know how it’s worked out for you.

bubbasguppies · Jan 7, 2019

It's worked great....I had to dial it down to around 20% because it was blowing my Fiji pink all over the place.

Johniejumbo said:
@glb how to you like that 1k gyre? I am thinking of getting one for my 40b and want to know how it’s worked out for you.

Johniejumbo · Jan 7, 2019

Awesome. And here I was worried it wouldn’t be strong enough lol. Thanks!

jd-woodlands · Jan 7, 2019

I've got a 1k gyre in my IM 30L - i run it at 100% random, but i've got SPS / zoas only. I've got very coarse / heavy black sand so not much movement even at 100%.

I will say to stick to a monthly cleaning routine though. Everyone's complaints about worn out gyre parts are usually due to poor maintenance. I break mine down every month and soak / clean everything.