In tank wave

Fishamatank · 09/05/2010, 07:00 PM

I understand that a wave can put some additional stress on the seams of a tank.
I have a Oceanic Tech 120, 48 x 24 x 24. 1/2" glass, eurobraced.
Is there any concern with a wave in this tank?
I have 2 MP40's and I have about a 1" wave going in nutrient export mode. I really like the look of the wave and I feel it's got to be good for inhabitants, but I'd rather not do any damage to the tank.

mike_cmu04 · 09/05/2010, 08:23 PM

Your tank will be fine if it is eurobraced. I would be more worried about your stand collapsing does it have bracing on it?

Fishamatank · 09/05/2010, 08:39 PM

It is the oceanic stand, constructed from plywood. I added some additional 2 x 4 supports in the corners just for piece of mind when I set the tank up. I really don't see the wave motion putting any significant additional stress on the stand.

rob.mwpropane · 09/05/2010, 10:01 PM

I've ran a ridiculous wave in a 75 gal for a while with no issues to see what I could do. No problems, but it is braced. I don't think I would run it all the time. No issues yet. Imho, I don't think a 1 inch wave will do anything, but I am no expert....

Fishamatank · 09/06/2010, 03:23 PM

Anybody else? The mode I have the pumps running in does not keep the wave going all the time. Probably 2/3 of the time during the day only there is a pretty good wave action going in the tank.

09/05/2010, 07:00 PM	#1
Fishamatank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,017	In tank wave I understand that a wave can put some additional stress on the seams of a tank. I have a Oceanic Tech 120, 48 x 24 x 24. 1/2" glass, eurobraced. Is there any concern with a wave in this tank? I have 2 MP40's and I have about a 1" wave going in nutrient export mode. I really like the look of the wave and I feel it's got to be good for inhabitants, but I'd rather not do any damage to the tank.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How should I set up waves in 90 gallon tank?	strike2867	Reef Discussion	13	08/07/2010 08:33 AM
Giannis' 15g Wave Nano Reef Build	Giannis86	Nano Reefs	2	01/18/2010 01:36 PM
Tearing down tank. Wave Master pro wavemaker FS	AC	Marine Aquarium Society of Colorado	8	04/03/2008 09:06 PM
small tank wave makers?	cephlopus	Reef Discussion	0	08/05/2006 10:22 PM

09/05/2010, 08:23 PM	#2
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	Your tank will be fine if it is eurobraced. I would be more worried about your stand collapsing does it have bracing on it?

09/05/2010, 08:39 PM	#3
Fishamatank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,017	It is the oceanic stand, constructed from plywood. I added some additional 2 x 4 supports in the corners just for piece of mind when I set the tank up. I really don't see the wave motion putting any significant additional stress on the stand.

09/05/2010, 10:01 PM	#4
rob.mwpropane Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 371	I've ran a ridiculous wave in a 75 gal for a while with no issues to see what I could do. No problems, but it is braced. I don't think I would run it all the time. No issues yet. Imho, I don't think a 1 inch wave will do anything, but I am no expert....

09/06/2010, 03:23 PM	#5
Fishamatank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,017	Anybody else? The mode I have the pumps running in does not keep the wave going all the time. Probably 2/3 of the time during the day only there is a pretty good wave action going in the tank.