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Unread 07/07/2019, 03:12 PM   #1
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Maxspect Gyre 350

Hi, I have one Maxspect Gyre 350 that I currently run on 10%. The flow is too low, but the next higher level at 20% is already so strong that my sand blows around.

Is there a possibility to tune the Gyre more finely to say 15% ??? Havent found anything about that.

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Unread 07/09/2019, 04:34 AM   #2
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Nope..
You may want to look at changing is location or even adding coarser sand..

If the tank is new it can take a few weeks for a bacterial "coating" to grow on the sand which will help secure it a bit better than when its brand new.


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Unread 07/16/2019, 01:45 PM   #3
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Hi

Thanks for that reply. The tank is still pretty new with 2 monhs running do I hope it will build up that bacterial coat. However, I find it unsatisfactory that maspect doesnt allow you to regulate the gyre more precisely. Theres a huge! Difference in flow between 10.and 20 percent.

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Unread 09/12/2019, 12:56 PM   #4
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How large is your tank?


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Unread 09/12/2019, 02:36 PM   #5
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My motto is, if the sand isn’t moving, you need more flow


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Unread 09/14/2019, 05:15 AM   #6
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Can’t you remove one side of that and run on just one until things get settled?


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