Best wave maker for my tank?

[ZzyzxRiver]

The entire back of my tank behind the aquascape is a dead spot, and I’m thinking adding some flow near the bottom third would stop things from settling down there. But I have no idea how to pick a wave maker. My tank is 3 feet long and there are no corals on the back due to how I’ve lit the tank, so no corals will be affected.

How much power do I need? What brands are good?

 

[56longroof]

I like Tunze turbelle and nanostream.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I like the tunze nanostream, the magnet is placed on the powerhead sideways, so you just pop the curved top off and its perfect for behind the rocks. I also have a 3' tank

 

[DanyL]

I would look at the mid size Jebaos if mounted fro the side, or multiple smaller wave makers if mounted on the back.

Since the pump can be hidden behind, I’d also consider using a simple power head.

 

[ZzyzxRiver]

Is there a specific GPH I should look for? Or are there pumps that let you adjust the power level?

 

[Salt Creep]

Gyre in a vertical setup in a corner to shoot water across the back would probably be my go to

 

[Lavey29]

Is there a specific GPH I should look for? Or are there pumps that let you adjust the power level?

You want 20x to 40x total tank turnover in the tank depending on coral type that is cumulative GPH total with return pump and wave pumps.