DIY WP-25 Wavebox

[Ryan@ShelteredReef]

Figured I'd share this here as well. I used 1/2 inch veranda PVC trim to construct the false wall and wave box on our upcoming 75 gallon display. I used mortise joints for added strength and to provide a channel for the PVC solvent cement. The internal dimensions came out to be roughly 3x5.5x12H. The hole for the WP-25 is 1-3/4 inches in diameter. This box is able to create a fairly adequate standing wave utilizing only a ~$50 pump and a ~$20 sheet of 1/2 inch PVC available at big box hardware stores.

 

[Fritzhamer]

Cool idea. Why white PVC rather than black acrylic?

 

[Ryan@ShelteredReef]

Its readily available and I haven't really seen it used. It was also extremely cheap compared to acrylic. The only weird thing is that it floats if its not secured. That said, I actually like it. Its easy to cut and rout for joining, and can be glued with regular PVC cement.

 

[Ryan@ShelteredReef]

Heres a quick video with the closest thing I had to show the movement of the water. My phone was at 1% so It had to be quick haha