Wave Maker Choices

[jmkelly2166]

Hey! New to Saltwater and deciding what wave maker to use! I've heard that the Ecotech Mp series (10 and 40) are the best. I have a 54 gallon (the display) which has a 35.5''x20'' footprint. What would work best for me? Or is there another system that works good? Any recommendations is greatly appreciated!

 

[bmitchell138]

I'm really liking the Maxspect Gyre XF130 in my 29g which is 32X12x18. I was on the fence about the XF130 or an MP10 (or two). Both have their pros and cons. I like only having one unit in the DT to do the job and it gets it done well running on pulse mode at 30% power. Some people don't like having the power cord in the DT - a plus for the MP's, but that wasn't an issue for me. So far the 130 has been quiet running and trouble free for me.

Just my .02

 

[mcgyvr]

"so far" I've been happy with my Jebao PP4 powerheads.. (running 2 in my 40G breeder on 75% speed)
Far less "costly" compared to Maxspect/Ecotech products..

Not sure how long it will last..
I had the older WP style and it gave up the ghost after a year or so..
Supposedly the RW series is decent too..

 

[scooter31707]

I think you will really hear different opinions and different personal likes about each wavemaker. So I don't think you will get a true evaluation of them. Personally, I am love the Ecotech over the Gyre, Tunze, and Jebaos. It's really your preference and what your budget will allow.

 

[thegrun]

I agree there are pros and cons to all the systems. If you are choosing simply between the MP-10 or MP-40 for your system I would go with the MP-10's unless you are considering up-sizing your tank in the next year or two. The MP-40 would need to be dialed down so much that there would not be much variance between the minimum and maximum flow delivered, which is the biggest advantage to having a variable flow powerhead. All MP pumps will only slow down to 20%, even if you program them to 10%, so if you stay with the MP-40's there would not be a substantial reduction in flow from your maximum setting.

 

[Bent]

I'm happy with my Jebs.

 

[jmkelly2166]

So would 2 mp10s be a good bet?

 

[Sk8r]

I've gone with the Gyre and am delighted. It's replaced all the powerheads and provides complete 'stirring' of the depths and heights of the tank. Spendy, but inconspicuous and highly efficient. It's a 105 wedge, deep, and it's the 130. I reined it back when my fish began to look challenged in swimming.

 

[jmkelly2166]

Do you use 1 or 2?

 

[Sk8r]

I have a quarter cylinder, 36"x36"x36....deep, and with a pyramid of rockwork. I use one Gyre 130, at 60 to 70 percent of power, horizontally mounted 2" from top of left wall and get all I need. Small fishes in far corner fight to hold place in the current.

 

[jmkelly2166]

Does a mp40 and a mp10 seem like overkill?

 

[BigEZ77]

Gyre! Done and done.