should I grab 2nd maxspect gyre 250

Daddyrawg · 11/20/2019, 05:25 PM

in my 90 4' tank, I have 1 maxs xf 250 gyre and 1 jebao wavemaker.

I have the opportunity of getting a second gyre pump for a great price.

should i go for it and replace the jebao wavemaker with the 2nd gyre?

I will be able to link both gyres with the advanced controller.

is this overkill or should i be ok at lower settings? I like the idea of linking
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the gyres as they are intended for.

cvrle1 · 11/20/2019, 08:42 PM

I would, as it would give you more options or programming, and using different settings for both to get some pretty cool water movement. I will use 2 230s on my 5 foot 110G tank.

FortyFour · 11/20/2019, 11:54 PM

It’s a lot of flow but at a low setting would be ok. Your corals can live with your flow as is, but the added syncing capabilities allow you to get full value out of the pumps.

billdogg · 11/21/2019, 09:32 AM

I use 2 x 250's on my 120DT. They are on the back wall evenly spaced on either side if a center overflow. They max out at 60% and provide a huge amount of flow. I like them a lot. I would get the second one if I were you. You probably won't be able to max them out, but I have to believe that like LED's they will last longer if not run at 100% anyway.

Sk8r · 11/21/2019, 10:24 AM

I use one on my wedge 100. But having a piece of equipment as a backup for the other getting older is not a bad idea if the price is right.

reefteaser · 11/21/2019, 11:49 AM

I added a second xf250 not long after getting my first about 1 1/2 years ago, and very happy I did. I have them opposing each other on each side of my 115 gal mixed reef. The controller allows me to set a lot of different cycles, including three 15 minute feed modes throughout the day, and a “calm” period late at night. Max on either one is only 30% with plenty of flow and the lower settings are very quiet.

Bpb · 11/21/2019, 04:51 PM

I use two on my 90 gallon at 80-100% max depending on how dirty they are. Definitely go for it

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Daddyrawg · 11/21/2019, 10:54 PM

Thx everyone..I'll be grabbing it after thanksgiving. Cant wait to sink them and see what happens.

I love the 1 I have..quiet and dont have to max it out..

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11/20/2019, 05:25 PM	#1
Daddyrawg Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 814	should I grab 2nd maxspect gyre 250 in my 90 4' tank, I have 1 maxs xf 250 gyre and 1 jebao wavemaker. I have the opportunity of getting a second gyre pump for a great price. should i go for it and replace the jebao wavemaker with the 2nd gyre? I will be able to link both gyres with the advanced controller. is this overkill or should i be ok at lower settings? I like the idea of linking ] the gyres as they are intended for.

11/21/2019, 09:32 AM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I use 2 x 250's on my 120DT. They are on the back wall evenly spaced on either side if a center overflow. They max out at 60% and provide a huge amount of flow. I like them a lot. I would get the second one if I were you. You probably won't be able to max them out, but I have to believe that like LED's they will last longer if not run at 100% anyway. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

11/21/2019, 10:24 AM	#5
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I use one on my wedge 100. But having a piece of equipment as a backup for the other getting older is not a bad idea if the price is right. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

11/20/2019, 08:42 PM	#2
cvrle1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 454	I would, as it would give you more options or programming, and using different settings for both to get some pretty cool water movement. I will use 2 230s on my 5 foot 110G tank.

11/20/2019, 11:54 PM	#3
FortyFour Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 371	It’s a lot of flow but at a low setting would be ok. Your corals can live with your flow as is, but the added syncing capabilities allow you to get full value out of the pumps.

11/21/2019, 11:49 AM	#6
reefteaser Convince'em or confuse'em Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S FL Posts: 341	I added a second xf250 not long after getting my first about 1 1/2 years ago, and very happy I did. I have them opposing each other on each side of my 115 gal mixed reef. The controller allows me to set a lot of different cycles, including three 15 minute feed modes throughout the day, and a “calm” period late at night. Max on either one is only 30% with plenty of flow and the lower settings are very quiet.

11/21/2019, 04:51 PM	#7
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	I use two on my 90 gallon at 80-100% max depending on how dirty they are. Definitely go for it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11/21/2019, 10:54 PM	#8
Daddyrawg Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 814	Thx everyone..I'll be grabbing it after thanksgiving. Cant wait to sink them and see what happens. I love the 1 I have..quiet and dont have to max it out.. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk