Exciting! The Maxspect Gyre

andestang · #1 11-13-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ronau

Well you are missing the fact you can set it to surge and reverse gyre.

If you think I'm dissing the pump, I'm not. Just sorting out the pro's and con's. As for the reverse gyre I would think this is not going to be anywhere near as effective as the normal flow. It will be hitting bottom almost right away and then trying to build momentum with a lot more restricted area along the bottom (rocks and all things typically placed/starting on the bottom) vs the surface let alone the sand that will be blown away/around at the initial contact point of the bottom (if you use sand).

jlaquatics · #2 11-13-2014, 08:15 PM

It's important to note that the Maxspect Gyre doesn't have to be the only flow providing device in the aquarium. I can see it working out well alongside a Tunze Stream pump or Vortech pump.

The type of water motion this device creates is perhaps it's biggest asset. A wide "blade like" flow mimics surge flow over shallow reefs.

ronau · #3 11-13-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by andestang

If you think I'm dissing the pump, I'm not. Just sorting out the pro's and con's. As for the reverse gyre I would think this is not going to be anywhere near as effective as the normal flow. It will be hitting bottom almost right away and then trying to build momentum with a lot more restricted area along the bottom (rocks and all things typically placed/starting on the bottom) vs the surface let alone the sand that will be blown away/around at the initial contact point of the bottom (if you use sand).

You asked if you were missing anything and I answered, I phrased it like you asked it, I didn't mean to have any negative connotation to my reply.

andestang · #4 11-13-2014, 10:13 PM

From a few other threads on different boards some are hoping it will be on it's own. Are they able to be synced if you have more than one ?

Slick Fork · #5 11-14-2014, 03:05 AM

I wonder how it would work with a wavebox as opposed to additional powerheads

jlaquatics · #6 11-14-2014, 03:28 AM

andestang,

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Are they able to be synced if you have more than one ?

- I had a quick look in the manual and at this time it doesn't mention having a second gyre unit connected to the controller. I hope this is something they offer in the future, as to enable fine control of two units.

Slick Fork,

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I wonder how it would work with a wavebox as opposed to additional powerheads

- I've been wondering the same thing. I think it would be an excellent addition opposite a Wavebox, if you had slow pulse timing on the Gyre, or perhaps a vertical installation of the gyre. I have a hunch that between a Wavebox and a Gyre you wouldn't need anything else in many cases.

jlaquatics · #7 11-24-2014, 09:44 PM

The pumps are now at the store!

I can't promise when the display model will go up but that is the plan at some point.

Jeff
J&L Aquatics Ltd.

kengeroo · #8 11-25-2014, 03:45 AM

final opinion ... you need 2 of them,,, there claim of reverse gyre by running in A-A mode does not create a freindly-current when running in reverse... the power needed to push down the depth of the tank to create a full reverse gyre would kick up too much sand....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA6R...wRT0XgFRxWMOJg