Placement and setting of jebao wavemaker

[nickp9054]

Hello
setting up a 30 gal reef and i have this wavemaker. they get up to 1000 gph. how fast should I run it? which mode should I run it on? Also should I get two and run them on either side or is one ok? Sorry I know that's a lot of questions. Planning on mostly lps and softies but a few sps probably. also fish

 

[blaxsun]

Maximum of 300-600Gph. When you start sandblasting your fish, that will be your visual indicator to turn the speed down.

 

[nickp9054]

thanks, should I have two on either side or just one? Also should I put it on wave mode or constant or random?

 

[nickp9054]

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[Lbrdsoxfan]

thanks, should I have two on either side or just one? Also should I put it on wave mode or constant or random?

Depends on rockwork & type of sand. Every tank is different and not one size fits all. Pics of your setup may help folks tell ya what to try.

 

[nickp9054]

ok, have been working on the scape. I will send pics when I'm finished

 

[nickp9054]

Here is the basic idea for my aqua scape. I might build it a little taller but this is it for the most part

 

[nickp9054]

Also using arag-alive sand

 

[SudzFD]

One is plenty. You will be turning it down if anything. I run one that is similar in my 60. I like to use the pulse wave feature. I set the frequency for how many inches across my tank is. It creates a good surging movement. Softies and LPS love this. SPS need more. I balance this by putting my SPS high and in line with the wave maker so they get the highest flow.

 

[SudzFD]

Also. I’d highly recommend more rock. Probably at least double what you have. The rock is quite essential for a reef tank for maintaining balanced parameters and effective bio filtration.

 

[nickp9054]

thanks, I actually just ordered more because it didn't seem like enough

 

[SudzFD]

Also, just looked at your wave maker more closely. I think one should be enough, but mine is the larger size. Try it out and see. Wave pulse mode might be a little low on flow, but other modes may be enough. They often have a randomized setting that can be good.

 

[Icryhard]

One is plenty. You will be turning it down if anything. I run one that is similar in my 60. I like to use the pulse wave feature. I set the frequency for how many inches across my tank is. It creates a good surging movement. Softies and LPS love this. SPS need more. I balance this by putting my SPS high and in line with the wave maker so they get the highest flow.

So if your tank were to be X, you'd set frequency to X? What is the idea behind this if I may ask?