CRITIQUE OF THE GYRE

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Oldreefer, Nov 6, 2014.

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  1. Oldreefer

    Oldreefer Astrea Snail

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    For those of you that have been waiting, Aquarium Specialty is shipping them as of today.
     
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  3. Oldreefer

    Oldreefer Astrea Snail

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    Installed my Maxspect Gyre today.
    Positives:
    easy to physically install
    appears to be well constructed
    flow is amazing: have at 30% of max on a 72 inch tank and getting plenty of flow at the far end

    Negatives:
    controller is hard to use as it is black and the indicators do not light up so very hard to see.
    instructions for controller are not easy to understand

    Overall an outstanding product that I am sure is soon to be copied by others
     
  4. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    He He, I'd be suprised if Jabeo didn't have a version out within weeks.

    Then I might try one.
    But my WP40's with my 'Todd Mod' on them is working so well, probably not.
     
  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Thanks for the write up.Please keep us updated.
     
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  6. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    I wouldn't be expecting for a knock off of this pump. Maxspect is a Chinese company. The Chinese government might actually enforce the patent. When was the last time you saw a knock off of any of their products.
     
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  7. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    Okay, I just tried one. So far nice, though I was surprised by the size. I'm only posting because you say your indicator lights do not light up? Mine do. Is one of us missing something?
     
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  9. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    The Razor has like 10 knockoffs lol.
     
  10. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    Really! Where? Because there are sure a bunch of people lining up to buy those hideous black box LEDs like the Reef Breeders and Evergrow!
     
  11. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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  12. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Anyways.... back to the gyre, from what I saw, the controller is supposed to have light up indicators. Maxspect has very good customer support, why not call?