Gyre vs wave makers

Dag302 · 03/10/2020, 09:58 AM

Wanted to say great site and have learned a lot. Setting up my first tank in years. Purchased a 75 gallon cube (36x24x20) from SC Aquariums. Just getting water in it to start cycling and have started looking at water movement. Have been trying to research doing one gyre style pump vs 2 wave makers. Wanted to see if anyone had any experience with using on this size or near this size tank.i really like the idea of one gyre just for the minimalist look. Any input is appreciated.

NeverlosT · 03/10/2020, 11:36 AM

Gyres are great... when they are clean. They lose literally 80% of their strength after 2-3 weeks of biofouling. For that reason, I probably will not use them again in the future. They do provide great laminar flow though.

ryeguyy84 · 03/11/2020, 01:50 PM

I haven't had that problem, it definitely gets louder after a month of so but still has plenty of flow. I have the Icecap 3k which I guess is comparable to the new 4k

https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/prod...08f16e06&_ss=r

I think it would be a good choice for your tank as it's on the shorter side so if you go 4k you can run it at a lower speed to keep noise down.

Maybe add a smaller pump on the other side of on the back to get some varied flow but it depends what you're keeping

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biecacka · 03/16/2020, 01:06 PM

I do enjoy the flow from my gyre, however it was a constant battle at first. But I do think he newer versions are made better with less issues.

Corey

mansorinc · 03/30/2020, 11:47 AM

Gyres are awesome but I hate the constant cleaning

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gfox2 · 03/30/2020, 12:01 PM

I like the flow of the gyre,hate the maintence with all the parts.

03/10/2020, 09:58 AM	#1
Dag302 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 7	Gyre vs wave makers Wanted to say great site and have learned a lot. Setting up my first tank in years. Purchased a 75 gallon cube (36x24x20) from SC Aquariums. Just getting water in it to start cycling and have started looking at water movement. Have been trying to research doing one gyre style pump vs 2 wave makers. Wanted to see if anyone had any experience with using on this size or near this size tank.i really like the idea of one gyre just for the minimalist look. Any input is appreciated.

03/11/2020, 01:50 PM	#3
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	I haven't had that problem, it definitely gets louder after a month of so but still has plenty of flow. I have the Icecap 3k which I guess is comparable to the new 4k https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/prod...08f16e06&_ss=r I think it would be a good choice for your tank as it's on the shorter side so if you go 4k you can run it at a lower speed to keep noise down. Maybe add a smaller pump on the other side of on the back to get some varied flow but it depends what you're keeping Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

03/10/2020, 11:36 AM	#2
NeverlosT A bit fishy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 416	Gyres are great... when they are clean. They lose literally 80% of their strength after 2-3 weeks of biofouling. For that reason, I probably will not use them again in the future. They do provide great laminar flow though.

03/16/2020, 01:06 PM	#4
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I do enjoy the flow from my gyre, however it was a constant battle at first. But I do think he newer versions are made better with less issues. Corey

03/30/2020, 11:47 AM	#5
mansorinc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 31	Gyres are awesome but I hate the constant cleaning Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/30/2020, 12:01 PM	#6
gfox2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 316	I like the flow of the gyre,hate the maintence with all the parts.