tunze wave box help

[andrzadr000]

I bought a rinse 4608 wave box and I get get it to set up a bigger wave than one inch. I have a 72 gallon bowfront. Ive tried the auto adjust and it doesn't seem like there much of a differences between waves

 

[Buzz1329]

Swap the 12 volt thingy for the 24 volt.

Or take the top off the wavebox and be amazed at the waves you have there in your tank. All seriousness aside, going beyond an inch may cause structural problems so proceed at your own risk.

 

[mt4sure]

Not sure about this 4608 wave box but I have a 6208 and some simple but effective things to keep in mind is to not submerge the whole wavebox into the water (leave about 3cm or about a 1inch) of the top of the box out of water and definitely replace out the pin (usually has it with a 20v default with my wavebox) with the higher 24v pin (comes in a baggy with different v pins). It might also not be feasible to make waves of 1+ inch depending on your tank layout and rockscape.

 

[andrzadr000]

Ok thanks. The frogspawn I have and other los are barely moving so I'm just trying for more current

 

[Craig Borowski]

Bowfront aquariums are not really a good shape to sustain a proper standing wave. Because there's more water volume in the middle of the tank than on the two ends, the wave will have a sloshing effect as these volume differences equalize for each wave cycle.

But you should definitely be able to get some good movement for the frogspawn. I'd try repositioning the Wavebox in the tank, try both back corners and try with the outlet facing forwards and also facing down the length of the tank. Much depends on how your rock is arranged, so experimenting is needed. If you want to post a picture I might be able to give more specific advice.

Use the Auto Adjust function to find the right 'ballpark' for the timing. When you see a good amount of wave movement, take it out of Auto Adjust mode and then use the +- keys to fine tune the wave from there. Push the +or- only once at a time and observe for several seconds before pushing one again.

 

[andrzadr000]

Bowfront aquariums are not really a good shape to sustain a proper standing wave. Because there's more water volume in the middle of the tank than on the two ends, the wave will have a sloshing effect as these volume differences equalize for each wave cycle.

But you should definitely be able to get some good movement for the frogspawn. I'd try repositioning the Wavebox in the tank, try both back corners and try with the outlet facing forwards and also facing down the length of the tank. Much depends on how your rock is arranged, so experimenting is needed. If you want to post a picture I might be able to give more specific advice.

Use the Auto Adjust function to find the right 'ballpark' for the timing. When you see a good amount of wave movement, take it out of Auto Adjust mode and then use the +- keys to fine tune the wave from there. Push the +or- only once at a time and observe for several seconds before pushing one again.

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I put the 24v fuse in and i dont see a difference. But then towards the end of the auto adjust it was shooting tons of air/ bubbles. Its was set up exactly one inch above the water. Right were it says osmolator top off line.

 

[Craig Borowski]

Ok, that height should be good. And you won't see any difference between the different jumpers until you get the box properly located and timed.

Is that it in the back left corner? If so, try rotating it so the opening faces the front pane. (If it's already facing the front pane, then rotate 90 degrees so it's facing/pointing down the length of the tank.) It might help to turn off any other flow while using Auto Adjust.

 

[ReeferAl]

I could get 3" waves in my former 400 gal with 2 wave boxes. That was only with other flow turned off. When I turned on the return pump the waves would decrease to just over 1". Basically, any other flow in the tank has the ability to work against the resonant effects of the wave box to decrease the waves. See what kind of waves you can get with all other pumps off. That will be the maximum waves possible. Then work with other pumps to see if you can minimize their effects. I suspect that they wouls have the least effect if they blow perpendicular to the tank length.

 

[andrzadr000]

Ok, that height should be good. And you won't see any difference between the different jumpers until you get the box properly located and timed.

Is that it in the back left corner? If so, try rotating it so the opening faces the front pane. (If it's already facing the front pane, then rotate 90 degrees so it's facing/pointing down the length of the tank.) It might help to turn off any other flow while using Auto Adjust.

That in the corner is my overflow. It's positioned a little in front point towards the length of the tank. Ill turn my overflow off and try

 

[andrzadr000]

So every time i raise the box more than half inch above the water it shoots a bunch of air. I tried putting it in the corner, it maid to much current on one side and to much on the other.

 

[Craig Borowski]

I've sent you a PM.