Can't make wave

[vnwind]

Hi

I need some advice of what setting should i do to create wave in my tank (really want my LPS waving left and then right)

I have three controller pumps: 1x 6015 and 2 x 6055 with 7095 controller Here is what how i place my pumps

My tank is bow front and bare bottom, dimensions is 72x18x 24, any advice is appreciate of where to locate my pumps better and what setting should i put on down to interval and pulse timing.

Also, are these pumps enough for my tank?

I have tried hours of different setting and just could not make it happening

Thanks

 

[rvitko]

You will need to have the pumps facing straight across the tank at each other and a controller which can produce a wave, of our controllers only the 6091 or 7096 can do this. The pumps will have to alternately turn off and on on each side every .5-.8 seconds about to produce a wave.

 

[vnwind]

This is what i need http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/product-info.php?product_ID=tz-con7096?

Also, do i have enough pumps for the size of my tank? Can i hook up my 7095 with 7096 or 7095 is useless if i have 7096?

Thanks

 

[vnwind]

Roger,

Assume i can't buy 7096 right now. What is the best position for my current pumps and setting so that i minimize all deadspots in my tank?

Thanks

 

[rvitko]

Using the pumps to create a wave is considered completely experimental, it may work, it may not so I can make no promises, it most likely will work. I think your existing placement is fine. The ideal if you want a wave would be to add a wavebox extension, this is a wavebox with no controller but if you get the 7096 it will run the wavebox so you don't need the controller.

 

[vnwind]

Hi Roger

How certain do you think 7096 controller will work? I am in dilemma of whether to buy the 7096 controller with another pumps or buy the wave box. Can 7095 control the wavebox? Buying 7096 would save me some money so i can buy another pumps, but if i can't make wave then it is for nothing. I also prefer adding another pumps to make wave rather putting in wave box so more space for my tank.

Thanks

 

[rvitko]

I would get the 7096 and try it, because you can still add a wavebox extension and use the 7096 to control it and it is a much nicer controller than the 6091 that comes with the wavebox. The 7095 doesn't have a wave mode.

 

[vnwind]

Thanks Roger. You are da best