Wavemakers

[thh9227]

I need recommendations for a wave maker for a 36G bow front.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I need recommendations for a wave maker for a 36G bow front.

What is your budget

 

[thh9227]

I’m still pretty new to the hobby but I don’t mind spending a little more for better quality. Maybe around $200.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/jump-2k-gyre-flow-pump-2-000-gph-maxspect.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/nero-3-powerhead-2000-gph-aqua-illumination.html
hygger Mini Wave Maker Aquarium Magnetic DC Powerhead with LED Display Controller for Saltwater Freshwater Tank GPH Circulation Pump 26 to 55 Gallon Black https://a.co/d/gcqIIIK

 

[Cichlid Dad]

All are adjustable flow, have different patters of flow or just a constant speed. I have a Nero and the hygger on my tanks. Love them. Will be buying the jump soon

 

[thh9227]

Thanks!

 

[thh9227]

All are adjustable flow, have different patters of flow or just a constant speed. I have a Nero and the hygger on my tanks. Love them. Will be buying the jump soon

Just one more question if you don’t mind. Do I need more than one flow pump or will just one of these work?

 

[Cichlid Dad]

In that size tank one will be plenty. Both of the aqua illumination will have to be turned down. But when you up size you will be ready. I run two Niro 5 on a 75 and run @75% on both

 

[thh9227]

Thank you so much for your replies.

 

[thh9227]

I promise one last question. What do you use for a battery backup? I think I’ve decided on the Nero 3 but I’m getting conflicting information on what to use for a battery backup.

 

[d2mini]

The highest reviewed one on bulk reef supply's website is the Octopulse. By a large margin. I have one and it's great. Quiet, lots of flow (controllable) and it has a large degree of rotation in all directions with it's concave magnetic mount.

 

[leepink23]

The highest reviewed one on bulk reef supply's website is the Octopulse. By a large margin. I have one and it's great. Quiet, lots of flow (controllable) and it has a large degree of rotation in all directions with it's concave magnetic mount.

I love my octopulses as well.

 

[EricR]

I promise one last question. What do you use for a battery backup? I think I’ve decided on the Nero 3 but I’m getting conflicting information on what to use for a battery backup.

Just a quick note:
My AI Nero 5 won't run on 12V so I use a DC buck boost converter to run 24V to Nero from 12V battery.
*will stop there but may be something to keep in mind

 

[Cichlid Dad]

The highest reviewed one on bulk reef supply's website is the Octopulse. By a large margin. I have one and it's great. Quiet, lots of flow (controllable) and it has a large degree of rotation in all directions with it's concave magnetic mount.

Good morning, op had a 200.00 budget, from what I see those may be out of his budget.

 

[jda]

If you can afford it, get a controllable Tunze like the 6055. Beyond reliable and in the US has the best customer support in the hobby. You probably will have this pump a decade.

 

[d2mini]

Good morning, op had a 200.00 budget, from what I see those may be out of his budget.

Doesn't mean we can't suggest better and let the OP decide. Sometimes budgets flex when we decide we like a certain feature or spec. And there is always the option of buying used.