How to evaluate a wave pump?

[Henrylu]

How to evaluate a wave pump? What are the advantages of a good wave pump?

 

[blaxsun]

There are gyres and powerheads. First, your budget is going to determine what you include in your search. Second, you’ll want the total flow of any wavemaker(s) to range between 5-20x your tank volume. Third, what features do you want - WiFi, programability, easy cleaning and maintenance, etc.

Brands to consider are AI, Innovative Marine, EcoTech, Maxspect, Red Sea and Tunze.