wavebox in a 100 gallon cube?

[Geddex]

I have read that the wavebox can be used for any size tank, but my question is: with what result?

Can it be recommended to use the wavebox on a tank with the lenght as short as 75cm uhh about 30 inches?

I immagine that the water will move back and forth a lot faster in a tank my size compared to the 2m tank in the videos.
Is there a formula telling the wavelength relative to the length of the tank?

Thanks!

 

[rvitko]

There is a formula. I will try to got through my notes from the product development and give an answer later today.

 

[Geddex]

Thanks Roger, I appreciate your help!

 

[rvitko]

Actually, I have a lot of formulas but no formula for frequency. I can roughly guess a frequency of .45s from our data on a 70 by 50 by 50 aquarium. The wave height would be approximately 40mm on such an aquarium.

 

[Geddex]

The frequency of 0.45s then meaning the complete wave cycle and not just the movement of water from one side of the tank to the other?

40mm waveheight actually being difference in waterlevel between the crest and the trough of the wave?

Thanks again

 

[rvitko]

Yes- 40mm crest to trough. .45s being the pulse frequency of the wavebox which will create a wave.

 

[Geddex]

Roger, what would be your recommended setup for this tank?

I dont want to see any pumps so for that reason I am thinking about a TS07 in a stream rock at the lower left corner and to let it pulse diagonally towards the 3000l/h return in the upper right corner.

 

[rvitko]

As long as you can get to the Stream for cleaning this would work, just don't place under the rocks where you can't get to it easy.

 

[majesticangelfish]

Roger, what would be your recommended setup for this tank?

I'm leaning towards this type of tank next. Roger, what should i use? the wavebox?, wavebox + stream(s)? just stream(s)

Thanks.

 

[rvitko]

THe wavebox is generally not a stand alone solution, it moves all the water but the flow has no direction, it is a rocking motion. A directional current is required to move the detritus to the filters. The wavebox is a useful source of flow because dead spots become impossible but it really cannot work alone in most situations so I would pair it with another source of directional flow.

 

[majesticangelfish]

Thanks for your help! Cheers Josh

 

[majesticangelfish]

Yes- 40mm crest to trough. .45s being the pulse frequency of the wavebox which will create a wave.

in a 30"30"30" Isn't that about 80000 ltrs/hr (21333gph)?!?! wow