New maxspect gyre pump

[pecan2phat]

Mine is placed Horizontally about 4-5 inches from the surface. I would like to try the vertical orientation but my rather large and obtrusive overflow boxes kind of make Gyre motion in that orientation unworkable.

I just setup pulse mode a few minutes ago and I think I like it at @ 10 sec. interval.... we'll see.

Hi Randy,
Is your placement final? I also have a GC tank with the bulbous center OF. Figured before I set it up, I'll just learn from the master
Also did you stay with the 10 sec pulse mode?
I haven't read up much on the product and have not even opened the box to look at the manual yet but I'm also guessing that there is no night mode like in the Vortech correct?
TIA

 

[prattreef]

Hey Warren, Placement is the same though I am now using more like a 4 sec. pulse. I don't think there is night mode. You can program a lot of patterns and pulses, but nothing that changes over time AFAIK--- but I haven't read the manual very carefully either

 

[pecan2phat]

Thanks Randy

So my first impression is that it is an awesome pump that will move a lot of water but it is a bit noisy and a lot of potential parts to replace. Maybe not as bad as my MP40s noise wise but I felt that those were a little bit above standard due to age and probably bearings also, so comparison is tainted.

Can't decide if I want a constant flow or a pulse but the random is out of the question since the reverse pattern is basically useless with a standard AB prop.
What I'm doing for now is 40% constant for the daytime and 30% 5s pulse at night until the unit breaks in a bit.
They really do need to upgrade the controller for a ramping mode, even simple Jebaos have that.
I also noticed that all the parts are pretty pricey because everything is broken down to pieces. I'm sure that they will want the $120 for any future controller.
Vortech MP40s were quite simple when you look back and think about it. $75 for a new wetside, $50 for a new power supply and the motor side lasted forever.

 

[pecan2phat]

Okay so got off my bum and looked at the coralvue videos and it's not called "random" but rather "alternating gyre mode" and also realized that you need to really change one of the prop and cage (like AA or BB) to really get the effect. I may not use that mode with the standard AB props but will eventually try it with an AA prop and cages. Looks like it works best in this mode with the proper pieces if mounted vertically but not in my tank configuration unless I was crazy enough to mount it dead center on the front panel. Hindsight 101 says external overflows are a good thing

 

[Brando457]

Just orderd one, can't wait!

 

[Bulldog5]

Just put mine in and played for bit. I'll fully set it this weekend when I have time to get it the way I want it. So far love it!

 

[jackson6745]

Can anyone update? I was about to buy one but 3 of my buddies had them malfunction is some way. Are these things junk? I know they move water but are they built cheaply?

 

[BioMan]

I want one really bad but I'm always skeptical of the first model of anything. Think about how many times every product in this hobby has been modified! (Kessil, Radion, Vortech, Jebao, Reef Octopus, Precision Marine,,,ALL GREAT products and all have come a long way)

 

[marrone]

I've had mine for a little over a month now, and they don't seem to be made cheaply, and do they move quite a lot of water. I haven't had any problems, outside of the plugs coming apart, which caused the unit to turn off. It would have been nice if the controller wasn't all black, it make it hard to see the little icons sometimes unless you put it under the light.

 

[prattreef]

While surely the product will evolve as any quality product will, these are well made units that AFAIK have a very low failure rate. My Beta unit is still operating flawlessly and my production model is as well.

 

[duke62]

Mine is working perfectly.

 

[pecan2phat]

While it does do a couple of different modes, it is constant in that particular mode so it does not ramp up nor down like controllable Tunzes or Vortechs, no night mode or battery backup yet so keep this in mind when switching from the latter two. I know they say these things are in the works but paying an additional $120+ for a v2 controller later on makes me think twice on already having purchased this unit and not waiting it out. It's almost deja vu with my first MP40s with the metal controller boxes, if I remember correctly, the white gen2 boxes were an additional $50 a pop 6 months later.
What really concerns me is that I pulled my MP40s out and now have no backup powered flow devices in case of power loss until Maxspect puts out their BB.

 

[kres1024]

Had 2 fail already ,flow pattern wasn't that great ,went back to mp"s and vertex mocean much better flow

 

[marrone]

I must say I've noticed that it does make a lot of noise. I thought that it was my Fluval 404 making the noise, but I took it off over the weekend and it turns out to be the Gyre that was making the noise. I can hear the paddles turning, which was pretty loud.

 

[Adamc1303]

They came out with a new magnet that reduces the noise. Check out reef builders they just ran the article.