Tunze wavebox ?

SFish · 01/20/2014, 06:48 PM

Are these things any good? Also if I get one then would I still need power heads? I was looking at two 500 something gph power heads would the wave box do the same thing/job?

Mark Bianco · 01/20/2014, 07:43 PM

Hmmm. I have both a wave box and two 6105 in my 210gl 6' tank. IMHO The wavebox will give you a smooth rhythmic wave across the whole tank top and bottom, and I believe the corals especially the LPS benefit from this action that no other pump can replicate. (Don't shoot me yet people) Let me explain It does not matter if we are talking Tunze, Echotech, or Jeabo. stand alone pump. Where the difference is, is in the box. It makes a difference. Now the sps need more movement and the pumps on the backside ends provide this, and also help keep the water circulated all around.

Mark

SFish · 01/20/2014, 07:51 PM

So would I have to have power heads along with the wavebox? My tank is only a 55 gal.

Mark Bianco · 01/20/2014, 08:16 PM

If I had to choose just one then I would go for some type of controllable powerheads, and as you can tell I am big fan of Tunze they are dead silent and being able to position them at any angle I want. There are some here that like the Jeabo wp series. Never had one but they are a knockoff of the Tunze, but less expensive. I can only assume the parts and materials they use are of lesser quality.

The person/s I would ask would be Roger or Craig in the Tunze forum here at Reefcentral. Both are great to work with and will give you excellent advice.

Dmorty217 · 01/20/2014, 08:22 PM

A wavebox for a 55g maybe a little overkill, you definitely won't be able to turn one up. The wavebox moves the entire water column but not like a powerhead does, so IMO both are needed. One draw back to a wavebox on a glass tank is the amount of stress it will put on the tank. I took my wavebox off of my 220 because salt creep started showing from the top lip of the tank in one area, since I took it off I haven't seen the salt creep again

SFish · 01/20/2014, 08:37 PM

I was looking at the nano wave maker.

Thanks guys

01/20/2014, 06:48 PM	#1
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	Tunze wavebox ? Are these things any good? Also if I get one then would I still need power heads? I was looking at two 500 something gph power heads would the wave box do the same thing/job?

01/20/2014, 08:22 PM	#5
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	A wavebox for a 55g maybe a little overkill, you definitely won't be able to turn one up. The wavebox moves the entire water column but not like a powerhead does, so IMO both are needed. One draw back to a wavebox on a glass tank is the amount of stress it will put on the tank. I took my wavebox off of my 220 because salt creep started showing from the top lip of the tank in one area, since I took it off I haven't seen the salt creep again __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

01/20/2014, 07:43 PM	#2
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	Hmmm. I have both a wave box and two 6105 in my 210gl 6' tank. IMHO The wavebox will give you a smooth rhythmic wave across the whole tank top and bottom, and I believe the corals especially the LPS benefit from this action that no other pump can replicate. (Don't shoot me yet people) Let me explain It does not matter if we are talking Tunze, Echotech, or Jeabo. stand alone pump. Where the difference is, is in the box. It makes a difference. Now the sps need more movement and the pumps on the backside ends provide this, and also help keep the water circulated all around. Mark

01/20/2014, 07:51 PM	#3
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	So would I have to have power heads along with the wavebox? My tank is only a 55 gal.

01/20/2014, 08:16 PM	#4
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	If I had to choose just one then I would go for some type of controllable powerheads, and as you can tell I am big fan of Tunze they are dead silent and being able to position them at any angle I want. There are some here that like the Jeabo wp series. Never had one but they are a knockoff of the Tunze, but less expensive. I can only assume the parts and materials they use are of lesser quality. The person/s I would ask would be Roger or Craig in the Tunze forum here at Reefcentral. Both are great to work with and will give you excellent advice.

01/20/2014, 08:37 PM	#6
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	I was looking at the nano wave maker. Thanks guys