Favorite Maxspect gyre mode

[gstan]

Just picked up a xf130 for my 60g cube and I am wondering whats everyones favorite mode for the gyre. Constant, pulse, or alternating. If I could have figured out how to make a poll I would have.

 

[ghostman]

I like to use pulsed mode, with both paddles going forward (AB) configuration. The length of pulse time depends on your tank size. When I can see the polyps sway back and forth, thats my right pulse time.

 

[ClownsRCoo]

Aren't there only 3 modes one being reverse which is pointless? Lol

 

[ghostman]

Reverse mode works of you use the reverse paddles It all depends on how you want to configure it.

 

[tharkins]

I have 2 150's on my 110gal tank...both are vertically mounted on either side of the center overflow using the alternating gyre mode. One is set to switch 15 minutes and the other every 30 mins. Took me a few days to observe and get the output set to right levels of max flow without creating sandstorms all over the tank.

I have a mix of softie and LPS corals and they are really responding well. Fish seem to like the varied currents as well.

 

[gstan]

I like to use pulsed mode, with both paddles going forward (AB) configuration. The length of pulse time depends on your tank size. When I can see the polyps sway back and forth, thats my right pulse time.

That's what I am trying to work on I have it horizontally on the right side. The tank is in a corner and that side of the tank is painted . Right now I have it on a 2 sec pulse I have a big hammer in front middle it has a little sway but I need to really dial it it but its only been two days. If anyone has a tank like mine I want to hear how yours is set up along with everyone else.