New Maxspect wavemaker - Pretty Cool

chris@CoralVue said:
Maxspect has released the pricing and specifications of the 35W double sided RipTide Gyre with basic controller (as seen in the CV videos). Cost will be less than $300.00 with a 4200 gph flow rate.

Formal pricing will be released during MACNA, please stop by our booth to see the RipTide Gyre in operation.

Chris
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From Reef Central CoralVue Forum.
 
Video of RipTide on [MENTION=1673]ReefDweller[/MENTION] 's frag system:

[video=youtube;i6DxzOcLY50]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6DxzOcLY50&list=UU8pK_mdxWehaU5nflOtUKfw[/video]

Menard says he only needs one RipTide vs. an MP40 and TAAM (Rio) pump that he has now.
 
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Source: Aquanerd.com

Aquanerd.com said:
First Maxspect Gyre Model Gets Price Point and Other Details


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The Maxspect Gyre, formally known as the RipTide Gyre Generator, floored water flow junkies at Interzoo earlier this year, as it is hugely unconventional in terms of looks and is the first mass produced consumer product that is designed specifically to create a gyre-type flow in the aquarium. Unofficially, a few models were shown to fill the Gyre lineup, but there was no official word on pricing, flow rates, or release dates for any of those models, that is until today.

CoralVue, the master distributor for Maxspect in North America, recently announced that their largest model, called the Dual Gyre, will officially hit store shelves sometime in October with a $300 price point. This unit will consume 35 watts while generating 4200 gallons per hour of water flow, and will include a basic controller. The official pricing is said to be available during MACNA, which we hope includes information about other models in the lineup.

As we mentioned at the top, the name for this gyre generating device has been changed slightly from when it was introduced. Originally, it was called the RipTide Gyre Generator, but due to trademarking issues, the name was changed to just Gyre. We loved the name RipTide, but certainly won’t be losing any sleep over the change.

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Also of significance in this announcement is the fact that Maxspect is aggressively pricing the pump to be more affordable than the top tier pumps on the market, namely those comparable models from EcoTech Marine and Tunze, while also generating more water flow. This will certainly help capture the intrigue of aquarists, especially those looking for alternatives to the big name pumps already dominating the landscape. Since the Gyre has been shown to product some serious water flow, the only real question that hobbyists will be left with will center around the controller and any other accessories. EcoTech Marine has worked tirelessly to create a seamless platform that lets their pumps and lights be controlled wirelessly, and since Maxspect is originally a lighting company, we’re wondering if we’ll see similar levels of control. It would certainly be welcomed by hobbyist, who are becoming increasingly dependent on mobile technologies to control various aspects of their aquariums. But of course, all of this remains to be seen.

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Is this the just the basic speed controller or does it have any additional features like the surge function?
 
I believe the basic controller in this price point,will be able to control speed only. Advanced controller will be able to do different things like reverse flow, pulse mode, surge, etc.
 
Chris@coralvue said:
Maxspect has released the pricing and specifications of the 35W double sided RipTide Gyre with basic controller (as seen in the CV videos). Cost will be less than $300.00 with a 4200 gph flow rate.

Formal pricing will be released during MACNA, please stop by our booth to see the RipTide Gyre in operation.

Chris
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Price according to CoralVue website is $299.99. He wasn't kidding, that's below $300.00 lol
http://www.coralvue.com/maxspect-gyre-generator

Still an awesome pump concept.
 
I really wish I understood the best sizing on this. If they have to keep it at 40% just to keep the water in the tank in its worth knowing what we can expect based on tank size.
 
Jason R said:
I really wish I understood the best sizing on this. If they have to keep it at 40% just to keep the water in the tank in its worth knowing what we can expect based on tank size.
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Why not wait until it is actually released and you see some sales documentation rather than just a preview and trade show flyer?
 
wow thats cool. i think i might jump on board with one. did they mention price? i didnt watch the whole thing. im sure it is gonna be expensive. i like the fact you can turn it on its side. that would be good for my cube lol
 
They are saying the medium size one will be under $300. But based off of what I am hearing it will only be $1 below $300.

I have a 36" x 36" x 18" rimless cube and I am also liking the ability to run the gyre vertically in a corner. My concerns are making sure that it doesn't shoot water over the top of the tank and that it doesn't cause a sandstorm by running it vertically in the corner.
 
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