Tunze Wavebox Experiences

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9485952#post9485952 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jtarmitage
How large of a wave will these create, and does it affect overflow boxes water intake? I really like the idea, but the cost and unkown effects bother me a bit.
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The best is if you have a central overflow, as overflows on the ends of the tank will surge as the wave moves back and forth. As for the noise, well... that depends. You may have extra splashing if your overflow is not in the center of the tank. Also, there is often some splashing from inside the wavebox... but its minimal.
 
So let me ask this question: I have an AGA 72 x 24 x 29 that has 2 overflows that are on the back wall, not in the corners but not centered either. They are the standard AGA overflows. I currently have 2 6100's and a 7095 controller. Do you think that it would be better to add another stream or add the wavebox?

Thanks
 
Ah, you mean the megaflows, yes? The wavebox will add more movement to the WHOLE tank, even behind rocks. As for addressing your concerns about the overflows, contact rvitko in the Tunze forums and as him what he suggests. I dont think it should be too bad though.
 
Wavebox is sweet. Adds a very natural motion difficult to replicate otherwise.

Caveats: You want your overflows centered in the tank. You need an inch of clearance on the topside for the wavebox. In tanks with trim/bracing this can be a problem.
 
The thing about not having the overflow in the middle is that you get up and down surging in the overflow. It's not that they don't work, but it's relatively noisy. With the overflow in the middle, the overflow doesn't really see water level changes.
 
Thanks guys. Well based on the recommendations I went ahead and picked one up this weekend. Once I got it tuned (very easy) it started generating a nice >1" wave. Of course the problem I have is that I don't have enough room so the wave kept crashing against my bracing/trim. I had to dial down the strength a little :( but it is still splashing on the trim... So now I just need to figure out how to lower my water level in the tank so that I can take full advantage of the wavebox. (I'm thinking of taking a dremmel and just making the overflow teeth longer...)
 
A friend on mine has a PCX70 for a return one on both sides of the tank and the wavebox with corner overflows. His is and in wall tank so noise isn't a problem. If it wasn't I think it would be to loud. The corner overflows also take away some wave action. With his tank you can see when the wave crosses. The torch corals changes direction. His has two smaller waves.
 
how about sand disturbence.I am looking into getting a wave box aswell.With a closed loop system and a wave box I was wondering if this will cause a sand storm.I was thinking to go bb but aan inch or two of sand makes for a nicer look
 
Sand is not a problem even for very small grain sizes. The water motion is relaltively gentle, but the whole water column sways back and forth in a very natural movement. Tunze does recommend having one powerhead for directional flow though, and this can kick up a little sand if it is placed incorrectly (obviously.)
 
I second what Wryknow said. Set it up this past weekend and haven't seen any disturbance in the sand. The motion is gentle (not concentrated like most powerheads) but you get the whole water column going... Very cool. It really does make the aquarium look more natural.... One down side.... I can't stop staring at the swaying motion of my damn Aptasia (time to pull out the kalk paste since those peps may be too well fed :D )
 
Try sodium hyroxide for the aptasia. Works the best by far. A little goes a long ways. You need to be very careful where it settles. Kills everything died.
 
I spoke to Roger about that exact issue, he said to dremel down the teeth to lower the water level. :)


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9513315#post9513315 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Morpheus'Reef
Thanks guys. Well based on the recommendations I went ahead and picked one up this weekend. Once I got it tuned (very easy) it started generating a nice >1" wave. Of course the problem I have is that I don't have enough room so the wave kept crashing against my bracing/trim. I had to dial down the strength a little :( but it is still splashing on the trim... So now I just need to figure out how to lower my water level in the tank so that I can take full advantage of the wavebox. (I'm thinking of taking a dremmel and just making the overflow teeth longer...)
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I am a Wavebox junkie. I am currenlty running three boxes on my tank and love the water movement. I actually designed my tank to maximize the performance and I am now getting a 2" wave.

Here are some vids







 
Anyone using the wavebox with an external overflow? My setup is kinda unique becasue my 150g tank is in a wall that devides two rooms, that way you can see both sides of the reef. I have an external overflow on each end of the tank draining to my sump in the basement. Is a wavebox even an option for me?
Greg
 
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