What is the difference between Gyres?

[johnnyenv]

Looking at getting a Maxspect Gyre for my system as my two MP40s just aren't cutting it due to my excessive rock work.

What is the difference between the XF250, 260 & 280?

Also they are listed as pump only. Do you need more to have these working straight out of the box?

 

[dmarkham]

following

 

[GimpyFin]

It's actually 230, 250, and 280. The difference is the pump size and tank tank size rating (230 smallest, 280 largest.) The newer 200 series gyres can control 2 gyre pumps from one controller unlike the 100 series. The pump only listing is if you just need an extra pump and don't need the controller.

 

[ReefCowboy]

I'm also considering the different sizes.

Was set on the 250 for a 150 gal, but thinking again, the 280 at 50% will have wider flow and be more efficient/quieter than a 250 at let's say 85%.

 

[TigeBell]

I'm also considering the different sizes.

Was set on the 250 for a 150 gal, but thinking again, the 280 at 50% will have wider flow and be more efficient/quieter than a 250 at let's say 85%.

And it will be quieter

 

[billdogg]

I have 2 x 250's in my 120DT, one on either side of the center overflow. At 50% they shoot water over the the front of the tank. I have them set to 20% and they produce way more flow in the tank than 4 x 1500gph koralias ever did.

 

[ReefCowboy]

I have 2 x 250's in my 120DT, one on either side of the center overflow. At 50% they shoot water over the the front of the tank. I have them set to 20% and they produce way more flow in the tank than 4 x 1500gph koralias ever did.

How's the noise at 50%? Have you tried running them perpendicular to the task at same 50% how does that do flow wise?