Wavemaker

[Mental1]

Can the wavemaker be used on my 72 gallon? It is only 3 feet long ....

 

[rvitko]

It will work but honestly not well enough to justify the expense. I would look into something else. The wave will be very short and fast moving.

 

[Mental1]

What does Tnuze recommend for a tank like mine for flow?

 

[rvitko]

What do you plan to keep? What type of corals will you focus on and will you have a sand bed?

 

[Mental1]

Hi -- At the moment my plan is to have a "gulf"tank. My rock came from Richard at Tampa Bay Saltwater so I have a couple of hard corals, Oculina and Lesser Star, and then some soft -- gorgonians. I have a 3 inch sand bed. It is all low light -- the rest is yet to be determined. Is that specific enough?

 

[rvitko]

In that case I would suggest 2 6045 Nano Streams or 2 6055 if you want a controllable pump. Neither is readily availble, only a few 6045 have come in and the 6055 won't be out for a couple more months. The 6000 is another option, you could use one pump.

 

[Mental1]

How do these options improve the flow over the seios that I now have? What would make them better options?

 

[rvitko]

They will use much less electricity and add less heat. They also are smaller and should be more durable.

 

[Mental1]

I am not as worried about electricity or heat. The issues I have are dead spots in my tank and an inability to control the power of the flow. I am not sure exactly how to position pumps or nozzles to design something that replicate real reef flow. I have been reading but I guess I need to keep reading.