Can large waves break a tank?

[serpentman]

Agreed. If I remember my college physics correctly, waves move through a medium in a vertical column so the force of the wave is dependent on the mass of the water in the wave, water depth and speed of the wave. In a nutshell, there is a huge difference between a large sloshing wave and gentle lapping of waves.

Furthermore, as is the actual ocean, the ground, sides of the tank and actual rock provide considerable drag on the wave as it moves through the tank. So its unlikely that the sides are being buffeted by the full force of the wave to begin with.

Here's brief refresher for anyone interested:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_power

 

[Fire-Reef]

Ya I would say personally I would not have a wave maker in my tank.....don't trust the seams to that kind of pressure

 

[dogstar74]

Yep, my math was "rough". But despite all the calculus, If ATM said it's ok, then it's Ok for me.

 

[3yellowtangs]

I have 2.5 " wave too on my tank but it's only 8x3x29" and it worries me so much, that is why I reduce my wave on the top to 1" but my corals waves is better I think !
From
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXbL_kmufs4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
To this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6hRgQzTu1s&feature=youtube_gdata_player


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How did you change the wave size?

 

[s_kelley]

17' tank? Can u say jealous????? Very nice! More pics, maybe a video?