Mikesville510
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Saw the review for this product on BRS' youtube Macna video. Looks very interesting! Though I have hesitation about product bugs with it being a new product, new technology.
Anyone else order the new Maxspect Gyre?
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cpt cautious
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I had the same thought but I ordered mine tonight anyways. I figure there's 60 days to return it if there are issues and if there are major widespread issues after those 60 days then hopefully their customer service steps up.
For me it was this or an mp40 so I was spending the money either way. Plus all said and done with how much we spend on this hobby is $300 really that much?
Diamond Jack
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Its sad but true. I literally thought I wanted to try it and if it breaks after the year warranty that would suck, but I would just get something else to replace it and maybe maxspect would do something after the warranty to help out. For me the advancment in flow seemed like something I really wanted to check out. After seeing it in person, I think it was worth jumping in on. I guess in the end, time will tell.
Its not as powerful backwards. It also doesn't claim to be as powerful backwards. I don't know what the actually percentage is, but it seems about 50 less powerful backwards.
I'm running it at 30%F 30% backwards right now. The sound level is too annoying higher up for me and flow wise I think the max I could do would be like 40-50%F 60-80b.
650-IS350
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It's been field tested for some time now, although I only got my Beta model a month ago (my fault).
I love the Beta version and the production model addresses all the issues found with the Beta. In fact, much of the issues were listed in the Beta manual, and what they would be doing to address them on the production model. I'm sold. Got a production on the way.
I have it on a 6x2x2 and I can't even get to half power without lifting colonies on the opposite end
I love the Beta version and the production model addresses all the issues found with the Beta. In fact, much of the issues were listed in the Beta manual, and what they would be doing to address them on the production model. I'm sold. Got a production on the way.
I have it on a 6x2x2 and I can't even get to half power without lifting colonies on the opposite end
650-IS350
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Here's a feeding video where you can see clearly how the cloud of food moves. reminds me of a wind tunnel smoke test on cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GID4pFUNJts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GID4pFUNJts
Diamond Jack
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I have it on the back right corner of my tank placed vertically.
DloG
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Oh cool thanks for the reply. I'm glad you're happy with it.
That is a good point about getting the 150 and running it a lower speeds to keep the noise down. Let us know if it break in an quiets down.
tmantaylor18
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Id wait unless you dont have sand and its an SPS system. It would probably be overkill otherwise.
mavjoy
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Even in the lowest setting? The noise, if any, should be very minimal.
How has the Maxspect been the last couple of days? Has the noise stayed the same at 30%? Also which way is the flow direction? Pushing water towards the front of the tank?
tmantaylor18
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wouldn't suggest them if you have smaller snails like dwarf ceriths. This little guy broke off two of the paddles. :mad2:
