SRC Member Hairul Hakim Posted March 29, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hi All, Need some feedback from those using these wavemakers in a 3 feet DT tank. Planning to run on w1 for wave motion effect. Placing these on opposite ends, will it create too much turbulence since the timing wont be sync? Or will it be better placing both on 1 end of the tank, one near the top, other near the bottom, for more wav coverage? Any thooughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofubox Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Great pump! Best to buy and try different placements till you are satisfied. I've seen alot of tanks who have them opp sides by not facing each other. Eventually u can get the jebao twin controller if any LFS bring in, or can order to get the syn up. Quote I Love Stagsss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Hairul Hakim Posted March 29, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2014 Oh. Any ideas how much these controllers costs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofubox Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Check out the sponsors thread, aquamarin/madpetz/delighting and couple other LFS carries them Quote I Love Stagsss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 29, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2014 Great wavemaker so far..for wave n flow, got to try n error the position n mode n power..I have got 2 x wp40 on the same side of the tank, 1 at the back n 1 at the front, 1 on w1 mode and 1 on else mode, both power s1..fishes r happy swimming around..cheers Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonwater Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 i'm using 2 wp25 on my 3 footer tank, both on the same side blowing towards the overflow, 1 on W1,S1 and the other on else mode, Depending on what you keep, for my own tank, i find that its too strong for LPS, depending on location, have to hide some LPS behind the rocks lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfyie Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I'm thinking of getting one too but I'm confused a lil. Currently using a boyu. Can't remember which model but the medium size one I think. But when I stick my hand at the end if the tank there is like no flow leh. I see particles moving though. I want to change to a slightly stronger once cause I think my live rocks are quite chunky and when it was cycling there were dead spots and one of the live rocks grew mould. Worried it will happen again. Do u guys think one wp25 would be enough for my tank? I'm a 3footer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 29, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2014 I'm thinking of getting one too but I'm confused a lil. Currently using a boyu. Can't remember which model but the medium size one I think. But when I stick my hand at the end if the tank there is like no flow leh. I see particles moving though. I want to change to a slightly stronger once cause I think my live rocks are quite chunky and when it was cycling there were dead spots and one of the live rocks grew mould. Worried it will happen again. Do u guys think one wp25 would be enough for my tank? I'm a 3footer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Depend on ur tank width n height too..Depend on ur return pump power oso..u can try to blow air into the wavemaker using a air tube.. Can see bubbles flowing ard ur tank..can see the current flow..cheers Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 29, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2014 Btw, r urs reef tank or FOWLR?..FOWLR is better with more current flow in the tank.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Hairul Hakim Posted March 29, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2014 It's gonna be a mixed reef, mostly Lps with some beginner sps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfyie Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Depend on ur tank width n height too..Depend on ur return pump power oso..u can try to blow air into the wavemaker using a air tube.. Can see bubbles flowing ard ur tank..can see the current flow..cheers Oh cool! Never thought about using that method. Will give it a try I think my tank is 3x1.5x2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 Btw, r urs reef tank or FOWLR?..FOWLR is better with more current flow in the tank.. Bro u sure about this statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeneryx Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 i always thought more flow is needed for corals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfyie Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Yeah I tot corals needed stronger currents?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 Bro u sure about this statement? Bro, what's wrong?..FOWLR more current flow n reef more return flow..correct me if I m wrong..cheers Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 Yeah I tot corals needed stronger currents?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not all corals need strong current.. The tissue of some corals can't take that strong current n will b ripped off..they need higher return flow.. for return flow, it depend on ur setup..I believe in higher return flow make the water cleaner..my FOWLR with ard 18000Lph is running good..cheers Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 Not all corals need strong current.. The tissue of some corals can't take that strong current n will b ripped off..they need higher return flow.. for return flow, it depend on ur setup..I believe in higher return flow make the water cleaner..my FOWLR with ard 18000Lph is running good..cheers U sure bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 U sure bro? I m sure bro..whats ur take?..cheers Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 I m sure bro..whats ur take?..cheers For a reef tank given your tank size, 2 x wp40 might not be enough. Does that mean u need to add more wavemaker for your fowlr tank as u say fowlr need more current than reef tank? Or if the 2 x wp40 is enough for your fowlr, does it mean i can use only 1 wp40 for a reef tank but need to increase my return rate higher than 18000l/hr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 I m sure bro..whats ur take?..cheers And something which got me very curious. I can only know if a fish is healthy, but how do u tell if a fish is happy? I seen u commenting a few times saying your fishes are happy, wish to know how u tell.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 For a reef tank given your tank size, 2 x wp40 might not be enough. Does that mean u need to add more wavemaker for your fowlr tank as u say fowlr need more current than reef tank? Or if the 2 x wp40 is enough for your fowlr, does it mean i can use only 1 wp40 for a reef tank but need to increase my return rate higher than 18000l/hr? Bro, we r not talking about what's enough flow n what's not here..all setups r different..can u setup a tank n can guarantee 100% success?..I believe that 2 x wp40 is enough for a reef tank my size..example at AM 's DT.. My FOWLR current flow is strong so far..still figuring out how to position my 2 wp40 so that sand bed dun have botak patches around..cheers 1 Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 And something which got me very curious. I can only know if a fish is healthy, but how do u tell if a fish is happy? I seen u commenting a few times saying your fishes are happy, wish to know how u tell.... Bro, did I say my fishes r happy?..maybe I m meaning my fishes r more active..swimming around n feeding well..I hope my fishes will b happy..by giving them proper current, enough food n adequate shelters to zzz during nite time.. We r sidetracking the topic..i m sorry to the TS for this.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 Bro, we r not talking about what's enough flow n what's not here..all setups r different..can u setup a tank n can guarantee 100% success?..I believe that 2 x wp40 is enough for a reef tank my size..example at AM 's DT.. My FOWLR current flow is strong so far..still figuring out how to position my 2 wp40 so that sand bed dun have botak patches around..cheers Bro u got me confused. 1st u tell ppl that a fowlr need more current n reef need high return. And i am asking u regarding this matter and yet now u are saying diff setup are diff? 2nd question if u are asking me? Yes I can guarantee 100% success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted March 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2014 Great wavemaker so far..for wave n flow, got to try n error the position n mode n power..I have got 2 x wp40 on the same side of the tank, 1 at the back n 1 at the front, 1 on w1 mode and 1 on else mode, both power s1..fishes r happy swimming around..cheers Did I see happy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfyie Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Not all corals need strong current.. The tissue of some corals can't take that strong current n will b ripped off..they need higher return flow.. for return flow, it depend on ur setup..I believe in higher return flow make the water cleaner..my FOWLR with ard 18000Lph is running good..cheers Oh noted! So just to clarify, a reef tank (I'm assume corals only or more corals than fish) would require less flow than a fowlr. But placement of corals will depend on what kinda flow they will require. Correct? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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