Wavemaker

[Nick D]

Hello all, been a while. I am looking to add a wavemaker to my 210 gal, 7’ long mixed reef tank. Anyone have an idea what gph flow rate I would need to make this work? I have numerous softies, a few sips ( I’d like to add more sps), 3 large tangs, emporer angel adult, blue throat trigger, pyramid butterfly, numerous small reef fish. I was thinking Jabao 3600gph with Controller would work. I currently have water movement everywhere in my tank but feel to have natural wavelike movement. I purchased this same brand wavemaker appx. 8 yrs ago but junk lasted 1 yr. I read where this co has gotten Better with products. Any thoughts?

 

[Hydrored]

what is your budget?

 

[Nick D]

I think they are reasonably priced at around 120.00 that would work for me

 

[Miguel Negron]

I would say two jebaos unless you find a used Nero5 or MP40 someone is trying to get rid of

 

[Jon Fishman]

Just one for a 7’ tank? Do you have others? That seems like way too little flow for me.

 

[Miguel Negron]

Just one for a 7’ tank? Do you have others? That seems like way too little flow for me.

Wow lol I only read the 210 part ;Playful But, I would say Nero5 is really strong. I have one in a 20 gallon Waterbox Cube and I can only have It at 15% without blowing stuff around. I seen videos of it being at 100% and it can get the job done for sure until you get another pump for the opposite side.

 

[Hydrored]

What other pumps are you running? I have an 8' tank and run 2 MP60's and 4 MP40's. I would recommend 2 Reefwave45's at a minimum especially if you want to go the SPS route.

 

[Nick D]

I would say two jebaos unless you find a used Nero5 or MP40 someone is trying to get rid of

Thank you I guess two is the best way to promote waves in a 7’ long tank

 

[Jon Fishman]

What other pumps are you running? I have an 8' tank and run 2 MP60's and 4 MP40's. I would recommend 2 Reefwave45's at a minimum especially if you want to go the SPS route.

I have a small 8’ and run 2 Koralia pumps and 6 MP40’s

Even softies he needs way more flow than any single pump in a 7’

 

[Nick D]

Main pump is coralife turbo sea with 1744 gah. Additional pump is a baldor dart hybrid for added water movement across entire tank.

 

[Chibils]

Have you considered a Tunze 6214? Not sure if you're looking for powerhead suggestions or a "true" wavemaker, but the Tunze will do the latter.

 

[Cole.mormon]

Tank size

 

[Cole.mormon]

Multiply tank size times 30 equals gallons per hour