turning off wavemaker

[SSC]

Hi Bros, do your switch off your wavemakers? If so, how frequent and for how long?

I noticed that some sps polps extensions seem to be better when wavemakers are off. Also, how much "wave" is enough for sps tank?

Thanks for sharing.

[asg]

Mine is LPS tank. I dont switch off wavemaker, just on night mode from 11pm to 6am.

[Guest]

I don't use wave maker due to strong return pump. Polyps movement can be observe. Full extension for hammer coral torch .. sps ? There's polyps around their tiny skeleton. :< Not really expert in sps.

[Shadow Walker]

Hi Bros, do your switch off your wavemakers? If so, how frequent and for how long?

I noticed that some sps polps extensions seem to be better when wavemakers are off. Also, how much "wave" is enough for sps tank?

Thanks for sharing.

I dun switch off my wavemaker but I suppose we should or at least tune to smaller wave during the "sleeping" time of your tank. May consider using the timer for my display tank lights.

Some wavemakers do have nightmode included where it will be smaller waves if they are in a dark environment.

[SubzeroLT]

Using Apex Neptune controller here.

- It is programmed to turn off the return pump & wavemakers during feeding.

- At the 7 minute mark, wave makers makes a quick 5second pulse to redistribute food then stops again. It waits another 8 minutes before resuming normal operation.

[Bulldozer]

I don't use wave maker due to strong return pump. Polyps movement can be observe. Full extension for hammer coral torch .. sps ? There's polyps around their tiny skeleton. :< Not really expert in sps.

Care to share.....

When you mention Strong Return Pump .. Which Model are you using?

[Guest]

Care to share.....

When you mention Strong Return Pump .. Which Model are you using?

Sicce syncra silent 5.0

[ShadowHunter]

I use two WP-10 for my 30G SPS reef at different frequencies. Off from 12am-12pm. One minute off every 30min to create the sudden surge. SPS look happy. FYI.

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[superbee]

I on throughout the day, is it ok?

[woyeng**]

I hv 4 wm runing in 90 gal. I turn off 3 of the 4 wm. So far looks ok