+boognish Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I am looking for a wavebox or controller/powerhead system for an established 75gal mixed reef setup. From reading through this and other forums, it looks like I want a Tunze wavebox, but recommendations and/or suggestions are appreciated. I used to have a SCWD, but those wore out a bit too quickly for me. I'm sure several of you have the Tunze wavebox just sitting around gathering dust, so now's your chance to get rid of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lamont Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I don't want to be difficult but it all depends on the size of the tank and how the rock is stacked.(amongst other things)I use a wave box in my 75g. My rock is stacked on two separate sides of the tank and form a valley in the middle. I dont stack rock on any of my glass sides. My wave box is a wave 2K and it perfect for my set up. This allows me to get flow in every part of the tank. I was going to purchase a Vortech MP40 but i just happen to get a great deal on my wave box. I believe both boxes and pumps are efficient but i wanted to have the smallest footprint possible. I think the vortechs would have given me that but at the expense of $1000 for two.(OUCH)Other powerhead/controllers stick out in the tank too much for me. The Tunze wave box is awesome too. I believe the push/pull boxes would be the best configuration because the flow would not just come from one side. It gives the rocking chair effect and gives the corals/anemones the sway they need instead of a constant stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 For a 75G mixed reef, you can get by with a Tunze NANO wavebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxiq Reef Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 An mp40 can do a heavy wave on a std 75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+boognish Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Thanks for the advice, all. I am leaning towards the Tunze Nano. And my birthday is coming up on the 9th! A new cleanup crew AND a Tunze... I've been good and owe it to my reef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxiq Reef Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+boognish Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 Ended up finding a good deal on the Tunze NANO wavebox. Thanks for the recommendation, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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