Vortech MP10 or Maxspect Gyre

ballerboy · 12/02/2015, 10:39 AM

Hey everyone I am looking into one MP10 or one Maxspect Gyre

My tank
20x20x19
35 gallons
SPS Mostly

ksicard · 12/02/2015, 01:16 PM

I would go with the MP10, the Gyre will be too powerful in that size tank IMO. The mp10 will give you greater control over flow so you can tune it in to just the right amount of flow.

soulpatch · 12/02/2015, 01:40 PM

gyre 130 is not too much flow as I have one on my biocube 29...both are controllable for amount of flow...

That said I cant give you a pro/con as I have not owned a MP. I guess it all comes down to what you have in way of controller and such as if you are using them standalone you are not getting the most out of either.

I like the full tank water movement in my cube with the gyre and most with the Mp have had to get 2 in a same size tank (like homer and reefer in the nano forum) so the cost savings is what sold me. The 130 now having rugged blades saves one from most of their early issues as well.

In terms of looks the MP looks a lot better as the gyre is a large unit in the tank. I dont mine it anymore but keep that in mind.

Kies1 · 12/04/2015, 06:04 AM

I have both and wish I spent my money on another mp10. Get an mp10.

12/02/2015, 10:39 AM	#1
ballerboy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 23	Vortech MP10 or Maxspect Gyre Hey everyone I am looking into one MP10 or one Maxspect Gyre My tank 20x20x19 35 gallons SPS Mostly

12/02/2015, 01:40 PM	#3
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	gyre 130 is not too much flow as I have one on my biocube 29...both are controllable for amount of flow... That said I cant give you a pro/con as I have not owned a MP. I guess it all comes down to what you have in way of controller and such as if you are using them standalone you are not getting the most out of either. I like the full tank water movement in my cube with the gyre and most with the Mp have had to get 2 in a same size tank (like homer and reefer in the nano forum) so the cost savings is what sold me. The 130 now having rugged blades saves one from most of their early issues as well. In terms of looks the MP looks a lot better as the gyre is a large unit in the tank. I dont mine it anymore but keep that in mind. __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

12/02/2015, 01:16 PM	#2
ksicard Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 538	I would go with the MP10, the Gyre will be too powerful in that size tank IMO. The mp10 will give you greater control over flow so you can tune it in to just the right amount of flow.

12/04/2015, 06:04 AM	#4
Kies1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 544	I have both and wish I spent my money on another mp10. Get an mp10.