Help flow adjusting | Redsea 40 gal cube

[The_Shrimper]

Hi guys!
I have a Redsea reefer 200XL, and i have been having some issues with dialing
my flow. I currently have a Maxspect Jump Gyre 2K flow pump, running on the alternating gyre mode.
Currently the pump is too strong at some points, blowing my sand, and I still have some dead spots all over the aquarium.
I would love some input as to where and how to set up the gyre, or if I should additional equipment.

I currently have it in the back right corner, with one side pumping water to the left and one side to the front.
Before I had it on the right side of the aquarium, pumping water to the left, and it blew all my sand in the left side, and left dead spots on the right.

Thank you for any feedback !

** The right and left sides of the tank -

 

[Rennurdoar]

Have you tried placing it horizontal instead of vertical yet? That will maybe help, I think they're usually mounted horizontal? Mounting it left to right, instead of up and down.

 

[The_Shrimper]

Have you tried placing it horizontal instead of vertical yet? That will maybe help, I think they're usually mounted horizontal? Mounting it left to right, instead of up and down.

I have tried to place it vertically on the right side, but it blew all my sand to the left of the big rock, and on the right side I had cyno build up on the sand from the lack of flow.

 

[Rennurdoar]

I have tried to place it vertically on the right side, but it blew all my sand to the left of the big rock, and on the right side I had cyno build up on the sand from the lack of flow.

Yes, but try to mount it horizontal if you can. That will also give you more surface agitation and help with gas exchange/oxygen. It looks like you have no surface agitation in the pictures. You don't want your water to be smooth like glass, it's better to have movement is my understanding.

 

[The_Shrimper]

Yes, but try to mount it horizontal if you can. That will also give you more surface agitation and help with gas exchange/oxygen. It looks like you have no surface agitation in the pictures. You don't want your water to be smooth like glass, it's better to have movement is my understanding.

Oh oops I completely mixed my words. I tried it horizontally.
Thanks for the advice though!

 

[Pearse73]

I have the same tank and gyre pump. I placed my gyre horizontally set on random (30%-80%) and paired it with a RFG return nozzle instead of the one that came with the tank. Torches, goniopora and alveopora enjoy the randomness. SPS were fine with the set up too until a zinc contamination wiped them out.
The only thing that moves my sand are my conch and tiger pistol shrimp.
May not suit your set up but maybe food for thought.

 

[The_Shrimper]

I have the same tank and gyre pump. I placed my gyre horizontally set on random (30%-80%) and paired it with a RFG return nozzle instead of the one that came with the tank. Torches, goniopora and alveopora enjoy the randomness. SPS were fine with the set up too until a zinc contamination wiped them out.
The only thing that moves my sand are my conch and tiger pistol shrimp.
May not suit your set up but maybe food for thought.

Thank you! I'll give it a try!
Was the flow enough to prevent debris build up?

 

[Pearse73]

Thank you! I'll give it a try!
Was the flow enough to prevent debris build up?

Mostly. What I do when I notice anything building up is stir the sand a little while running the gyre on constant @90% for 10-15 mins. Gives everything a good clean.