Water flow and wave maker advice needed

[scott9119]

Hello,

I have a 500 gallon reef tank that I'm thinking of upgrading the power heads and install a wave maker . Does anyone have ideas on a few different setups for that? I'm also in the market for a controller too. Any advice on that would be awesome too. Thanks

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Hi there Scott.

I would look into the Ecotech MP60's for some serious water movement. Also Tunze brand pumps can push the flow very good as well. For controllers I would take a look at the Apex or the ReefKeeper Elite.

 

[scott9119]

Will the mp 60 work with thick acrylic tank?

 

[findad]

Will the mp 60 work with thick acrylic tank?

Here are the specs:

• Flow: 3,500 – 7,500 GPH (13,000-28,000 LPH)
• Wattage: 10 – 60 watts
• Maximum Tank Thickness: 1" (range 3/8" – 1")
• 26mm (range 9.5mm – 26mm)
• Appropriate Tank Size Range: 120 to 1000+ gallons (450 to 3,800+ Liters)
• Dimensions: Wet Side- 4" diameter by 3” long. (102mm diameter by 76mm long.)
• Dry Side – 4" diameter by 2.8" long. (102mm diameter by 71mm long.)
• Clearance Needed Behind Aquarium: 3.3" (84mm)

 

[scott9119]

Real thick

 

[scott9119]

Duh sorry I didn't see the above post

 

[btkrausen]

Looks like it'll go up to an inch thick. Is yours close to that?

The only thing I've heard about the MP60s (as Troy can tell you) is that they are powerful and can suck in fish that swim around it.

 

[scott9119]

Thanks. If anyone has a deal on a pair. Please let me know

 

[btkrausen]

Additionally, I personally recommend the Apex. Great controller with many options and add-ons if you want/need.

 

[Monroereef]

+1 on Apex and customer service.

 

[Acropora52]

Another possibility to move a lot of flow is a wavebox. Definitely a different type of flow then other powerheads. I like the Tunze pumps as well. I've enjoyed having my Apex so far.