Tunze Wavebox Question

[13threefmaniac]

I'm currently setting up a 120G, 48"x24"X24" rimless aquarium. One aim is to have as little visible equipment in the display as possible. My question is whether a wavebox, placed towards the rear of the left hand panel be sufficient in proucing the bulk of the flow? The swaying of soft corals due to the wave motion is what im going for? Would there be a need for added powerheads?

The return will be a Ehime 1262. Rockwork will be 2 inches off the back wall and 3 inches off the front and sides.

Thanks in advance.

 

[rvitko]

You really would need to use at least one good sized powerhead in addition, the wavebox flow is very different, it has no real direction so it just lifts and suspends detritus and you have to somehow sweep it away.

 

[13threefmaniac]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11849094#post11849094 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rvitko
You really would need to use at least one good sized powerhead in addition, the wavebox flow is very different, it has no real direction so it just lifts and suspends detritus and you have to somehow sweep it away.

Which tunze would you recommend? This will not be an sps dominated reef so super high flow isn't really a priority.

 

[rvitko]

Either a 6055 or a 6101, you could also use a 6060 since the wavebox will give some randomness to the flow so a controllable pump may not be necessary- especially with a non sps tank.

 

[13threefmaniac]

Thanks for your time and advice. 3 hours more and i'd have settled my flow issues. Thanks again.