To Make Waves or Not? - Page 2

silverwolf72 · 09-23-2006, 04:40 AM

I'm using an OM 4way with 2 outputs at a time that circles around the tank so I always have 2 nozels converge as the output goes around the tank.

BrothaWolf · 11-29-2006, 01:20 AM

KMP I dont know how you are doing it... my tank isnt very happy with anything stronger than the maxi jet 1200 goin as a matter of fact things seem happiest with my stock pump running at 245 gph and thats got everything really moving... My acans dont like the stronger flow My clown fish gets pissed cause he cant swim against all that current, my star polyps close up.... Ive switched pumps up 3 times now and keep going back to stock and then everyone is happy again I must be doing something wrong Im stumped. Maybe when I hook up my loc-line I can split the flow on a stronger pump...

Dragon Wrasse · 12-21-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

such a small tank,,,hard to do

For a bigger tank I think this is the ultimate...my SPS's love this thing...

http://www.aquariumsuperstore.co.uk/...nzewavebox.asp

Dragon Wrasse · 12-21-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

i prefer side to side cross waving.

For your size tank use this with "maxi-jet" power heads set up for Side to Side action..I think the side to side work best because you have the length of the tank to work with...this method seems to work well in my softy tank...won't break the bank either $$$.....

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_....asp?Car tId=

View Poll Results: Is it better to make waves or increase flow?
Alternating water flow from front to back simulates wave movement.	10	43.48%
Alternating water flow from front to back moves the water but does not simulate wave movement.	4	17.39%
You are better off running all pumps at the same time for maximum water flow.	9	39.13%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

09-23-2006, 04:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
silverwolf72 Bryozoan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake Forest California Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: To Make Waves or Not? I'm using an OM 4way with 2 outputs at a time that circles around the tank so I always have 2 nozels converge as the output goes around the tank.

11-29-2006, 01:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
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