wavebox in glass aquarium??

reefkeeper135 · 08/08/2007, 08:19 AM

I see lots of posts on the wavebox and lots of pics in acrylic tanks is there any problems with putting a WB in a 135 glass tank? and in your opion which would produce the best results...a wavebox or a turbelle kit with 2 6101's and the controller?

reefkeeper135 · 08/08/2007, 09:16 AM

ANYBODY???

HDAlien · 08/08/2007, 09:17 AM

Waveboxes are not recommended for glass tanks as it will weaken the seals over time.

Der_Iron_Chef · 08/08/2007, 09:24 AM

But plenty of people DO use them in glass tanks.

For me, the choice would come between what is most intrusive and what is not. Which would be more inconspicuous in your tank, the wavebox or the pumps? I'm not sure!

reefkeeper135 · 08/08/2007, 09:54 AM

I think the WB could be hidden in the back behind some rock, which would bw the best to help rid the aquarium of dead spots?

The Cardinal · 08/08/2007, 10:37 AM

No problem and I definately recommend a wavebox. The term wave is often misused in the hobby by manufacturers and more often than not implies changing currents without an actual wave effect. If you want a wave and the associated benefitial effects get a wavebox. The surprisingly common notion that the tank will explode onto your floor if you install a wave box is a huge exaggeration imo. I have seen no record what so ever that a tank will crack/leak due to a wave box. Tunze is playing it safe and says that it will shorten the life time of your tank a bit (you might have to change your tank after 18 years instead of 20). This is probably true but I suspect that could be said for a tank with strong circulation vs a tank with low circulation as well.

People are missing out of a great invention because of this largely unfounded fear.

08/08/2007, 08:19 AM	#1
reefkeeper135 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 531	wavebox in glass aquarium?? I see lots of posts on the wavebox and lots of pics in acrylic tanks is there any problems with putting a WB in a 135 glass tank? and in your opion which would produce the best results...a wavebox or a turbelle kit with 2 6101's and the controller?

08/08/2007, 09:17 AM	#3
HDAlien Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 476	Waveboxes are not recommended for glass tanks as it will weaken the seals over time. __________________ ¡ʞuɐʇ ʎɯ ǝʌo1 ı Current Tank Info: 220 gal. reef

08/08/2007, 10:37 AM	#6
The Cardinal Swede living in Finland Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 221	No problem and I definately recommend a wavebox. The term wave is often misused in the hobby by manufacturers and more often than not implies changing currents without an actual wave effect. If you want a wave and the associated benefitial effects get a wavebox. The surprisingly common notion that the tank will explode onto your floor if you install a wave box is a huge exaggeration imo. I have seen no record what so ever that a tank will crack/leak due to a wave box. Tunze is playing it safe and says that it will shorten the life time of your tank a bit (you might have to change your tank after 18 years instead of 20). This is probably true but I suspect that could be said for a tank with strong circulation vs a tank with low circulation as well. People are missing out of a great invention because of this largely unfounded fear. __________________ Helsinki Low Iron Reef - 910 Liters http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2225394&highlight=helsinki Last edited by The Cardinal; 08/08/2007 at 10:44 AM.

08/08/2007, 09:16 AM	#2
reefkeeper135 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 531	ANYBODY???

08/08/2007, 09:24 AM	#4
Der_Iron_Chef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 841	But plenty of people DO use them in glass tanks. For me, the choice would come between what is most intrusive and what is not. Which would be more inconspicuous in your tank, the wavebox or the pumps? I'm not sure!

08/08/2007, 09:54 AM	#5
reefkeeper135 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 531	I think the WB could be hidden in the back behind some rock, which would bw the best to help rid the aquarium of dead spots?