What power head, wave maker, gyre?

[DSC reef]

Running an ice cap gyre, dead silent no matter what power or setting it's on. I wouldn't say ecotech is quietest, I've heard plenty that made noise, even quite drive. If you maintain what you have then it will be pretty quiet no matter what you choose.

 

[Forsaken77]

What a would I need for 110 gallon SPS? Two MP40? Ecotech have wave modes?

You could probably get away with the Icecap 3K Gyre. The thing is super powerful. I have it on a 93 cube and can't run it past 60%. The only thing with Gyres is placement. They have a tendency to blow sand everywhere. I have 2 MP40's and 2 Maxspext 250's for my 180.

 

[reefpea]

I've found using mainly ecotech mp40s supplemented with oversized gyres sitting vertically in the back gives me great flow and helps with the lack of directional control of the vortechs. I've fallen in love with the combo

would be great too see a video of this

 

[nkyreef]

I agree with the gyre. I had an ice cap 3k in my 45 cube. I could only run it at 10% in the forward mode. 40% in reverse.

 

[vertigo01]

IMHO the Neptune WAVs are the quietest.
My 1st gen Gyre will run you out of the room, its so noisy.
I cant hear the WAVs running at all and my office is on the small side, roughly 7'x12'.

 

[smiley28]

That’s a pump I’d like to hear I hardly see people mention them
Weird when hearing different pumps is an important thing

 

[bhuyett]

I had two MP40QD's and sold them and went with two of the Gyre 250's on my 4ft tank. For my application with my Acro's the MP's wouldn't work. The direct flow pattern and the placement of my SPS was no Buenos. I switched the the Gyre's, which allowed me to point them up and out at 30% to get the movement I needed without impacting my corals.

As for cleaning them, I dont have to clean them every 30 days that is an exaggeration. The issue with the MP40's and you can see this in all the forums the metal shaft that is covered in Ceramic is rusting and causing issues.

I would say it really depends on what you are wanting to achieve and where your corals are placed in the tank in relationship to where your Wave Pumps will be placed. In my 4 foot tank I was running two MP40QD's, an MP40W converted with new wet side and QD Controller and a Jebo RW8 pump and didn't like the flow. So I switched to the two Gyres and couldn't be happier.

 

[rickster]

I have a 100 g mostly SPS tank. My jabao wavemaker on one side died today. Wondering what people use for SPS flow. I’ve been looking at gyre and ecotech. I want something that will last a while. Any help appreciated

FYI,
I'm on my second set of Gyre 230 pumps and controller, It doesn't last. Big waste of Money Maximum lifespan about a year even with cleaning and maintenance Look elsewhere!!!
AND VERY LOUD!, if anyone tells you their silent they must be deaf!

 

[Murica]

FYI,
I'm on my second set of Gyre 230 pumps and controller, It doesn't last. Big waste of Money Maximum lifespan about a year even with cleaning and maintenance Look elsewhere!!!
AND VERY LOUD!, if anyone tells you their silent they must be deaf!

+1 to disagreeing lol

 

[Kmsutows]

FYI,
I'm on my second set of Gyre 230 pumps and controller, It doesn't last. Big waste of Money Maximum lifespan about a year even with cleaning and maintenance Look elsewhere!!!
AND VERY LOUD!, if anyone tells you their silent they must be deaf!

Opposite experience here. Mp40 was loud as hell and my xf150 is going strong after a year and a half. I've only cleaned it once

 

[DSC reef]

FYI,
I'm on my second set of Gyre 230 pumps and controller, It doesn't last. Big waste of Money Maximum lifespan about a year even with cleaning and maintenance Look elsewhere!!!
AND VERY LOUD!, if anyone tells you their silent they must be deaf!

Must be a lot of deaf people including me. I've heard loud quite drives too. Figure that, all manufactures can make imperfect pumps. Add to the rusting issues popping up on vortechs. Talk about waste of money. Your the first post I've read about only a year lifespan for gyre's. There all good pumps, its what fits your needs best. Could have been an improperly installed bushing when you put it back together.

 

[vertigo01]

FYI,
I'm on my second set of Gyre 230 pumps and controller, It doesn't last. Big waste of Money Maximum lifespan about a year even with cleaning and maintenance Look elsewhere!!!
AND VERY LOUD!, if anyone tells you their silent they must be deaf!

I am gonna have to disagree with the waste of money statement.
I have a 1st Gen Gyre that has been running at 70%, non stop for over a year with no issues.
I have been using it to circulate water in a 150 gal rubbermaid vat with live rock.
I'll agree that it isn't the quietest pump out there but by no means, is it trash.

 

[filbie70]

I have 4 MP40QD and 1 Jebao gyre on a 220 gal. On a 100, I would definitely recommend 2 MP40s. Before my 220, I had 150 set up with 2 MP40s and the wave action I had and the ability to program a full day cycle with cross flow nutrient cycle during the mid-day and lagoon in the evening and a quiet flow at night. I haven’t had WAV pumps. Although I have connection issues with Ecotech and Apex on my Radions, I haven’t had issues linking my Vortechs. I think you can have confidence and great wave patterns with the Vortechs.