Wave Making in Reef Tanks

al mc

al mc

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I am in the process of planning to set up a new 156 gallon reef tank. My experience thus far has limited me to circulating water within a tank using
maxi jets set up and running continuously. I would like to consider installing
a 'wave similator'....anyone have any comments on a good control unit...any pitfalls you are aware of from your experience in setting one up?
 
revjaxson

revjaxson

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Perhaps you should look into wave2k wavemakers since you are in planning. This could keep your aquarium free of power heads, cords and clutter. I just ordered a corner unit for my acrylic 55. It should arrive sometime this week.
 
al mc

al mc

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Thanks for the reply 'REV'...anyone have one of these units or another way of creating waves that they are happy/unhappy with?
 
joncat24

joncat24

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Originally Posted by Al Mc
Thanks for the reply 'REV'...anyone have one of these units or another way of creating waves that they are happy/unhappy with?

I woyuld recommend NOT using a scwd on a closed loop. It works ok, but the scwd reduces the flow pressure to much. I have one on a 700 gph mag pump and the swithcing current is nice but the flow is just barely there...
 
joncat24

joncat24

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I am thinking about getting rid of my scwd and putting in a sea swirl instead. they are supposed to be really nice.
 
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