wavebox and water hight

[suthrnmn]

I have a 84X24X30 pennisula tank. I have a closed loop system. Im going to have to add a wave box or two and/or 2 to 4 power heads (6105, 6205?).
I like the wave box idea but have concerns about the "wave" coming over the top of the tank. In my current configuration I have about 1.25" from the top lip of the tank. Can I get the "wave" from end to end with this amount of room.
I might could squeeze another .25", otherwise I would have to rout the grooves in my overflow deeper...not a very desireable option. In any event, I must get a lot more flow through out the entire tank and fast. All input is greatly appreciated.

 

[suthrnmn]

water height!!!

water height!!!

ok, done my homework....and I see that Tunze recs 50mm, about 2"....I might could get 1.5, so Im going to a "powerhead" config. Any input would be nice.

 

[shawnz28]

Are you willing to put power heads on each end of the tank or are you limiting to just one side? What kind of flow is the loop providing? I am guessing with the loop is doing a good amount of flow already and you were looking for some random current to add to it that 2 pumps will likely be enough. If the tank had only the Tunzes I would go with a pair of 6205s or 4 6105s.

 

[rvitko]

You can adjust the wave height as well, you would just turn down the power of the pump after you dial in the wave frequency. I wouldn't expect the wave would be much more than 1" high, especially if the overflow(s) are on the tank ends.

 

[suthrnmn]

..the overflow (1), is on one end. I have room on each side of it to put a wavebox. So, it would look like, wavebox then the overflow then a wavebox.
The way my tank is set up, I could not put the WB's on the other end, opposite of the overflow, which is the "show end" out in the middle of the room.
....does anyone have any experience with a hand held router where one might increase the depth of the overflow teeth by say an inch...then the water height issue would be mute.?

if i could get a good 1" wave....would that get me the detritus suspension I need thru out the tank?

 

[rvitko]

Yes, within reason, it won't lift a big tang turd, but small stuff, even 3/4" will do the job. Keep in mind though the flow is just a lift and suspend, a rocking motion with no direction, so you still need powerheads to sweep it away.

 

[suthrnmn]

...if I could just get the &^^% up off the rock I think my closed loop would
move it on out. So, would your advice be to go with 1 or 2 wbxs on the one end (with the smallish wave) and 1 or 2 pwr hds on the opposite end? or perhaps start with the 1 or 2 wbxs and then add on as needed. Im really ready to put this to bed,
thanks so much for the input.

 

[rvitko]

I would start with one, you shouldn't need an extension. If you need more flow I would add a 6105 on each end and alternate them every 6 hours or so.

 

[suthrnmn]

ok Ill do it, thx for your help.

 

[suthrnmn]

one more ? for u...what components do I need for a wave box and 2 6105s....will 1 controller handle all 3 or do they require seperate controllers? looking at the specs / dimensions..the nano would fit better for me...what if i used 2 nano boxes as opposed to one of the reg
sized boxes? I can fit the big one, but i would have to take out one of my cl outlets. the nano would fit above it no problem. but would this cause flow issues to have a cl outlet pushing about 600gph 2inches below the wave box.....maybe im just over analysing this...but then again we are talking over a grand for flow!! thx again

 

[shawnz28]

If you purchase the 7096 controller it would be able to control the wavebox along with the 2 6105s. If you do this I would purchase the Wavebox extention as you would not need the controller that is included with the standard Wavebox and if ever desired you could purchase it later.

 

[suthrnmn]

thx shawn....when i get this all worked out...ill visit your site...i saw last night you have big SALE goin on!!

 

[shawnz28]

No problem, here to help.