wavebox for my upgrade

[chuckbuc]

I am going to be upgrading to a marineland dd 300 gallon tank ,its 6ftx36x27 ,will the wavebox work on this tank ? I also have an mp40 I can throw on will this be enough flow

 

[rvitko]

The wavebox is generally not a good source of flow on it's own. It is a great addition to a good directional current from other powerheads but outside of some specialty set ups of filter feeders or anemones, I would start with a base of a couple of good powerheads and add the wavebox, 2 6105's and a 7096 would be a better initial investment, if you went with the wavebox the Mp-40 and one other pump should be used.

The bottom line is the wavebox creates a wave, if you have ever been to a sea shore or large lake the sand you kick up just washes back and forth and largely goes no where unless a current carries it away. The wavebox will do just that, things wash back and forth, they lift and suspend, but something has to sweep that to the filter or overflow.

 

[chuckbuc]

Ol got u so I already have a mp40 ,I would need one more powerhead if I do.the wave box

 

[pyton]

Where would be the best placement for the wave box in this tank?

On a side or on the back glass?

 

[rvitko]

Waveboxes always work best on the side with a clear shot down the length of the tank.

Yes, it doesn't have to be anything fancy, a 6065 would do the job, but you do need a bit more directional current in my opinion.