Who uses wave makers

Do you use a wave maker?

Why or why not?

What kind of wave maker do you use?

Would you recommend the one you have?

 

Vortech... Expensive, but well worth it. I am actually saving up for another one.

 

I have an electronic solenoid valve on my closed loop controlled by a Reefkeeper elite controller. i am not really sure what all the benefits of it are, I was getting the controller anyway so seemed a shame not to use the wavemaker function.

 

from all that I've read it seems like a great investment and I've definitely been thinking about getting something. as much as I want a vortech, I'm thinking about just getting a controller to use with my evo's. maybe the ReekKeeper Lite, which has a wave making mode plus inputs for moonlights, temp, etc.

 

I have a couple. One is a closed loop using a Ocean Runner 3500 pump through an Oceans Motions Squirt two way.
Another is a Reefkeeper Lite controlling Hydor Koralia Evolution 1400 powerheads, switching at 1 minute intervals.

Both are great.

 

This is very helpful. I didn't even consider the Reefkeepers.

 

Running two MP40's on anti-sync reef crest mode. I find that the random flow of water seems to keep the nutrients in the water column instead of settling down on the rockwork.

 

Starting at $99 you can't beat the RKL with all its functionality and options, even the base unit is a bargain but add the other modules and you can eliminate a lot of other equipment. I sold off my Ranco dual stage temp controller, 6 timers, two outlet strips, Red Sea wavemaker, three 1w Coralife moonlight pods, Milwaukee pH controller and my chiller and replaced them all with a RKL level 3 with a MLC moonlight module and a couple fans.

 

I don't use one now but was looking at getting something simple like: Aquarium Systems Natural Wave Wavemaker

I had a cheapo powersweep that actually worked really well.

 

I use Vortechs.

Large amounts of the broadest flow patterns I've felt.
The pump never turns off so you don't have to worry as much about snails or fish going inside it when it's off.
Low power consumption for the amount of flow provided.
Very little heat added to the tank since the motor is on the outside of the tank.
Very small in-tank profile.
No potential for electricity leaks into the tank.
Very easy to clean, you don't have to deal with removing cords etc, you can just pull the wet side out and leave the motor in place.
Wirelessly synching pumps is awesome, provides very chaotic water movement.
I'm not bothered by the amount of noise they make, it's very small IMO.
I'm also not concerned about the motor being on the outside of the tank, I much prefer to focus on the aesthetic inside the tank. Plus I have plenty of room outside the tank but inside I'm very limited.