BEST Pumps & Wavemakers for MAKING TANK WAVES

Do you care whether or not you have wave action in your reef tank?

  • YES

    Votes: 265 41.1%
  • SOMEWHAT

    Votes: 179 27.8%
  • NO

    Votes: 194 30.1%
  • Other (please explain)

    Votes: 7 1.1%

  • Total voters
    645

ZoWhat

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Not sure about waves, but she moves water

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SO, with some exceptions, as I used to watch Jaques Cousteau, I dont see waves reacting on deeper corals in his shows much.. some Gorgs in shallower water and a sponge or two. I would assume a set it and forget it method.. run one variable speed PH and thats about it. I like ripple effect from the lights so I do ripple the surface.. but full tank rocking waves? dont need it......
 

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I definitely like a wave in my aquarium. I love the look of long tentacle LPS corals bouncing along with wave action. Theres also something about the way that the fish bob back and forth in the water that just does it for me. When I get around to creating a schedule for my wave pumps, I will definitely have a period of wave action in my tank during viewing times. That said, I don't think that a wave is necessary or the best type of flow. I just think it's the most enjoyable to look at.
 

Mastering the art of locking and unlocking water pathways: What type of valves do you have on your aquarium plumbing?

  • Ball valves.

    Votes: 58 49.6%
  • Gate valves.

    Votes: 64 54.7%
  • Check valves.

    Votes: 28 23.9%
  • None.

    Votes: 28 23.9%
  • Other.

    Votes: 9 7.7%
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