Best size tank for Tunze nano wavebox

[xenon]

I always wanted a wavebox but it was always too big.

Now that we have a nano version I would love to setup a new tank just for it.

What is the ultimate size tank for the nano wavebox?

 

[Jar*Head]

IMO, the nano wavebox is perfect for tank up to 120g. But someone claim that it will work on 72" long tank....

 

[xenon]

Weird.

A 6ft tank is not exactly a nano.

 

[rvitko]

In my opinion it is ideal for 30"-60" long aquariums up to about 160 gallons in volume, once you get past 48" though the full size wavebox will undoubtedly create a bigger wave.

 

[felixdacat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13383271#post13383271 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rvitko
In my opinion it is ideal for 30"-60" long aquariums up to about 160 gallons in volume, once you get past 48" though the full size wavebox will undoubtedly create a bigger wave.

Would anything under 30" be too small for the wavebox. I was thinking of putting one in my red sea max and the length is 24"

 

[carb850]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13383142#post13383142 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jar*Head
IMO, the nano wavebox is perfect for tank up to 120g.

Would having the dual rear offset overflows negatively effect the nano wave box on a 120G?

 

[Jar*Head]

No, but you will need to play around with your durso pipe a bit by raise the water level inside your overflow box to avoid gurgling sound...

 

[rvitko]

The Nano Wavebox may work on a 24" tank but I have not personally tried it. I would wait until someone has tried it.

 

[trilinearmipmap]

How small of a wave height can be made? I have a 120 gallon tank, I am concerned about the waves lapping over the top of the tank. And if I have another powerhead in the tank (eg. 6045 or other powerheads) will they interfere with the function of the wavebox?

 

[Jar*Head]

The wave height is adjustable and it WILL not splash out of your tank . Your powerhead will not interfere with the wavebox...

 

[rvitko]

It is adjustable but if you cannot accomodate at least a 3/4" wave I would not spend the money, the effect won't be enough to be worthwhile.

 

[skey44]

could you get a 3/4" wave on a 60x30x24 aquarium? I love this small size compared to the full size wavebox. I will also be running two of the new 6105 in this tank.

 

[rvitko]

Your tank is very wide and as a result I don't think the Nano Wavebox will perform very well and I would advise against it. It also excedes the recommended volume.

 

[skey44]

thanks... guess I'll save up and try to hide the full size!

 

[DT's_Reef]

Hey Roger,

What about a 37x27x20 tank (rimless) for the nano wavebox? Would that work well?

 

[ClownReef®]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13508761#post13508761 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DT's_Reef
Hey Roger,

What about a 37x27x20 tank (rimless) for the nano wavebox? Would that work well?

Probably not. It does absolutely nothing on my 30x30x15..::mad2:

 

[rvitko]

It should work Darin.

Clown Reef, it should work, the wave won't be huge but you should get a wave, do you have any photos of the install? Is the transformer set to 24V and have you tried tuning the controller?

 

[DT's_Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13509006#post13509006 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ClownReef®
Probably not. It does absolutely nothing on my 30x30x15..::mad2:

Btw, I read your new tank thread. Lol, I think you've run the full cycle! Hope things are going well.

Roger, thanks

Darin

 

[ClownReef®]

Things are good DTs I just changed my lighting configuration to an ATI power module
Hopefully i can get this wave box to work...acccck!

 

[Jar*Head]

You will be fine Clownreef