How do I choose a wave maker???

[theclownshow]

I’m almost ready to put water in my 120 gallon build and putting together the final pieces of the puzzle.

A big part of that is deciding on wave makers. I’m looking for cheap wave makers for now because I am out of money to spend on premium products. It would be great to stay under $200 for 2 wave makers.

It will be a mixed reef tank. I don’t have a specific road map for coral but I am shooting for a total of over 4000 Gph combined.

I will for sure get wave makers with built in controller to set wave patterns.

What other features do you consider a must have?

 

[get-salty]

IMO i wouldnt throw out $200 bucks and then buy something else later.

For a 120gal, I'd find a pre-owned RS Reefwave 25 or possibly the 45.
They are gyre type wave makers that is def 100% provide enough flow for your tank sz.

 

[Chubbycat]

Even if I own 4 gyres, I will go for Jebao. I have a 300 g display with Acropora, DMP Jebao, or MCP Jebao been running smoothly and easy to clean the algea.