Gyre 230 and existing closed loop pump

RicGio · 03/20/2017, 12:51 PM

I'm redoing my 90 gallon in wall that was running a MAK4 pump on a closed loop using an OM squirt as a wavemaker. Planning on keeping Softies and LPS corals.

The Squirt has bit the dust and instead of replacing it ($400 plus), I'm considering the below options:

1) remove the closed loop , plug the bulkheads and use ONLY the Maxspect Gyre 230.
2) Use the GYRE 230 and supplement flow by removing the OM squirt, repipe the closed loop as one inlet and one outlet.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

RicGio · 03/21/2017, 06:29 AM

Wow... 52 views and not a single comment? Thanks guys!

jduck · 03/21/2017, 07:05 AM

A single 230 isn't much flow for a 90gal.

RicGio · 03/21/2017, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jduck

A single 230 isn't much flow for a 90gal.

Ok, thanks. I think I'll use the MAK4 as recirc flow and supplement with the gyre 230.

03/20/2017, 12:51 PM	#1
RicGio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 658	Gyre 230 and existing closed loop pump I'm redoing my 90 gallon in wall that was running a MAK4 pump on a closed loop using an OM squirt as a wavemaker. Planning on keeping Softies and LPS corals. The Squirt has bit the dust and instead of replacing it ($400 plus), I'm considering the below options: 1) remove the closed loop , plug the bulkheads and use ONLY the Maxspect Gyre 230. 2) Use the GYRE 230 and supplement flow by removing the OM squirt, repipe the closed loop as one inlet and one outlet. Thoughts? Recommendations?

03/21/2017, 07:05 AM	#3
jduck Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	A single 230 isn't much flow for a 90gal. __________________ 240 gal. Miracles, 2x150g Frag tanks, 120 gal sump, SRO XT5000 EXT, Abyzz a200, , SRO CR5000D Ca reactor. 4x Ati 8x54w, 4x250w Radiums, Apex. 45g QT

03/21/2017, 06:29 AM	#2
RicGio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 658	Wow... 52 views and not a single comment? Thanks guys!