Another wave maker thread

T Diddy

T Diddy

Happy to be here
I’ve been out of the aquarium business since 2014. I want to get back to where I left off, but things have changed a bit since then. I used to have a coralife power head controller that seemed to work fine, but there are so many options today.
My question is this…is it worth the money for the big name/ big dollar stuff, or just go with “disposable” items and Amazon knock offs?
 
T Diddy said:
I’ve been out of the aquarium business since 2014. I want to get back to where I left off, but things have changed a bit since then. I used to have a coralife power head controller that seemed to work fine, but there are so many options today.
My question is this…is it worth the money for the big name/ big dollar stuff, or just go with “disposable” items and Amazon knock offs?
Click to expand...
You definitely don't have to break the bank to get good flow. Jebao have a very long positive track record now and are less than half the price of Ecotech or AI. Hygger on Amazon also have reliable flow pumps.

hygger.jpg
 
griss said:
Yep, I’ve used both Jebao and Hygger with great success.
Click to expand...
kharmaguru said:
You definitely don't have to break the bank to get good flow. Jebao have a very long positive track record now and are less than half the price of Ecotech or AI. Hygger on Amazon also have reliable flow pumps.

View attachment 32392216
Click to expand...
Thanks for the quick replies!

is everything connected wirelessly these days? I’d like to have two pumps running as master/ slave , but I’m not sold on the Wi-Fi aspect. I’d like modern functionality and wave options with night/day mode, but something as simple as plugging two pumps into one controller. Then again, if both pumps return to the programmed wave mode (after power outages), I don’t guess the zodiac would be too too problematic. I just don’t want to have to reconnect and sync every time the power goes out, or if I unplug and clean my equipment.

Thanks again for the input
 
Jebao Wavemaker work as master/slave via (I believe) Bluetooth. Got two running now with no issues. Not sure about the Hyggers as I’ve only had one of those.
 
Have the one shown (Hygger).....it was a replacement for Maxspect XF350's.......too big for my tank. The Hygger is perfect, easy controller, and automatic night mode sensor built in.......
 
I just added a second Hygger yesterday....(6ft tank).....glorious cross wave water movement.
Put 1st on master, turned on 2nd, put on slave and it linked......set-up within 30 seconds....
I would go with two.....
 
T Diddy said:
I’m thinking about trying the Hygger. Question is, just one, or go with two working in tandem? My tank is 48”x24”x30” tall

Any recommendations?
Click to expand...
You could also take a look at the Jebao crossflow pumps. They're a gyre knockoff. I got the scp-70 for my 4 foot frag tank and it was too much even on the lowest setting, so I took out for a future project. If i was keeping SPS i would have left it in there. I can't speak to the longevity obviously but it seems very well built, decent flow options, strong magnets, not cheap plastic at all.
 
OldReefGuy said:
I just added a second Hygger yesterday....(6ft tank).....glorious cross wave water movement.
Put 1st on master, turned on 2nd, put on slave and it linked......set-up within 30 seconds....
I would go with two.....
Click to expand...
I was leaning that direction, too.
 
OldReefGuy said:
its not even running at 80%...great movement and SUPER quite. Warning on the dry side magnet though.....its a little weak (I have pretty think glass thou). Ended up buying magnet rings from HD.....
Click to expand...
Can you please describe the magnetic rings?? The glass is pretty thick on my setup as well.
 
OldReefGuy said:
these are good also: but a little big

www.harborfreight.com

81mm Round Magnet

Amazing deals on this 81Mm Round Magnet at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com www.harborfreight.com
Click to expand...
One more thing…how deep do they need to be to prevent sucking air into the vortex? I don’t want a bunch of bubbles, and I’m trying to design a rock scape around this style of wave making
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

AGWL
BTA vs wave maker
Replies
14
Views
627
Twisk
Twisk
G
New 5.5 gallon Saltwater Set-Up
2
Replies
31
Views
2K
Sugar Magnolia
Sugar Magnolia
D
Algae issue - and I feel like I've tried everything
2
Replies
21
Views
1K
JCOLE
JCOLE
I
I'm out! Selling everything.
Replies
1
Views
664
insomniac2k2
I
K
Fish are dying one by one.
2
Replies
27
Views
1K
leebca
L
Back
Top