Riptide

[jsclownfish]

I can see this new toy in my future controlled by the RA.

http://www.coralvue.com/maxspect-riptide-gyre-generator

-Jon

[Trevenator]

Yes im very interested in this also.

Cant wait to here more about it.

[rimai]

I don't think they are controllable

[lnevo]

Kind of defeats the purpose with a gyre type flow. The goal isn't to randomize but provide a consistent strong current from what I understand.

[jsclownfish]

I was thinking more strength of flow. I don't randomize flow, but try to control the rate at different times of the day. Although I think Roberto is probably right in that it doesn't look controllable.

-Jon

[lnevo]

Gotcha. Guess we'll have to see. Maybe jaebo will mimmic it next

[jsclownfish]

Actually, it looks like it will be controllable....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFnMOWeU-9U#t=71

-Jon

[ReEfnWrX]

Actually... It looks awesome... Did you look at the other video in the 220 gal tank? That little thing can move water!

[ReEfnWrX]

Roberto,

Did you ever receive any information from maxspect as to whether or not the RA will be able to control it?

[ReEfnWrX]

Roberto,

Did you ever receive any information from maxspect as to whether or not the RA will be able to control it?

??

[sabo]

I think maxpect have said it won't be controllable from other controllers. But who knows if there is a workaround, can't see it working too differently to other power heads.

[phrusher]

Any news regarding this? I heard some rumors about an advanced controller coming from Maxspect enabling 3rd party control but haven't seen anything official yet.

[rimai]

I bought one of them to check and although they use a similar plug, all the motor control is actually inside their controller unit.
So, there is no interfacing with it as of right now.

[Smotz]

then there's no buying it right now

[lnevo]

I believe the controlability was said to be in future models. The ones being released now are the basic.