Wave maker for nano 10 gallon

Nazarite01 · Jan 16, 2021

Hello all,
I am venturing to a nano reef tank. I am wondering if anyone has experience making waves or just a good way to agitate the water in a 10 gallon waterbox. And the products you would suggest. Thank You all

c-horse · Jan 16, 2021

I recommend the hyyger mini wave maker for around $70.

ShepherdReefer · Jan 16, 2021

That will depend on the budget. You can use two MP10's or Tunze nanostream 6055

Skullring · Jan 16, 2021

I have a Jebao OW10 on my 10 gallon waterbox. It has a wide range of flow and runs silently.

Sweetreef21 · Jan 16, 2021

Skullring said:
I have a Jebao OW10 on my 10 gallon waterbox. It has a wide range of flow and runs silently.

+1 on the jebao. I just got one for my 20 long and its an awesome little pump. Ive had mp10’s and id say these little jebaos are kick butt and at the price point, you cant beat it.

Nazarite01 · Jan 17, 2021

Ok,
Jabeo looks good but it looks a bit bigger than the hyger. I’ve seen jabeos work and they are as stated amazing! I have never personally seen the hyger. I am though interested in it for its size. But if it does not do a good job as the jabeo i will probably go with the jabeo. Any comment on how well the hyger works? Is it comparable or even better than the jabeo? Money is not an issue just size and wave making ability.
Thank You all in advance.

Sweetreef21 · Jan 17, 2021

Nazarite01 said:
Ok,
Jabeo looks good but it looks a bit bigger than the hyger. I’ve seen jabeos work and they are as stated amazing! I have never personally seen the hyger. I am though interested in it for its size. But if it does not do a good job as the jabeo i will probably go with the jabeo. Any comment on how well the hyger works? Is it comparable or even better than the jabeo? Money is not an issue just size and wave making ability.
Thank You all in advance.

Ive never seen the hygger. Just looked it up and it looks pretty cool. I think in a 10 gallon whichever pump you go with youll get plenty of wave action. The hygger actually might be a little to strong.

KeystoneReefer · Jan 20, 2021

Big big fan of the hugger mini!!!! For the price, it can’t be beat.

Stang67 · Jan 22, 2021

Have the hyger and it's only at 20 % in my wb. Love that I can program it and the flow patterns are really nice.

Nazarite01 · Jan 23, 2021

Stang67 said:
Have the hyger and it's only at 20 % in my wb. Love that I can program it and the flow patterns are really nice.

What size is your Water Box??

Stang67 · Jan 23, 2021

Nazarite01 said:
What size is your Water Box??

10 g

Specific Ocean · Jan 23, 2021

I just picked up the vortech mp10qd. It’s rated from 2.5g to 50g and has a bunch of neat wave features. Definitely worth a look

Brewski262 · Jan 29, 2021

I have a nero 3 in my WB10 and I like it so far.. -1 to physical adjustments tho.. it has a "sandwich cup" that you need to place between the magnets that allows you to slightly tilt the head in one direction.

The app can be glitchy from what I've read but I've personally have had no issues with it.

Stang67 · Jan 29, 2021

Nazarite01 said:
What size is your Water Box??

i actually just took the wavemaker out it ended up being too strong and the minimum setting is only 40% so I am just upgrading the return from 160g to 185g. i put the wavemaker in my fw tank.

OCFishGuy · Feb 16, 2021

I have the Hygger wave maker 1600gph on my 10 gallon Waterbox and love it. It is the smallest head I have seen and very quite and only $70 on Amazon.

snakemau · Jan 14, 2022

Stang67 said:
Have the hyger and it's only at 20 % in my wb. Love that I can program it and the flow patterns are really nice.

How can you set it at 20%? Mine goes to only 40%

Stang67 · Jan 14, 2022

snakemau said:
How can you set it at 20%? Mine goes to only 40%

My bad 40% seems to be the lowest for mine as well.

JamaicanReefer45 · Dec 29, 2022

ShepherdReefer said:
That will depend on the budget. You can use two MP10's or Tunze nanostream 6055

Great tank

naybedg · Mar 31, 2024

OCFishGuy said:
I have the Hygger wave maker 1600gph on my 10 gallon Waterbox and love it. It is the smallest head I have seen and very quite and only $70 on Amazon.

Is a wave maker sow 4 too strong for an 8-10 gallon tank? If so what sow is best for an 8-10 gallon tank? I bought one but it seems ok for the torch coral but seems a bit strong for the other soft corals. This is the one I have.