Jebao wave maker choices

[Yamaha1634]

Looking to set up a 180l reef tank. Dimensions will be 90x45x45cm (36x18x18inches) will be keeping LPS low level and some SPS higher up, Monti, birds nest...

Considering which wave makers i should be using. Want to create a back and forth flow.

Anyone have any advice on the below options or other ideas ...

2x Jebao SOW-2 or SOW-4, one each end pointing at each other and alternating wave patterns, so as one is blowing the other isn't to create a back and forth motion.

2x Jebao SLW-10 or SLW-20 positioned same as above

1x Jebao MCP-90 or MCP-120. The 90 should suit as the tank I have is 90cm but would be tempted to trade up to the 120 for additional power if needed

 

[Spare time]

I have the SLW 20 and 30. My only coimplaint is that, like the nero, they are very open in the back and a small fish could easily get injured. I do like the wide flow.

 

[burban94]

I also have the slw-20. Didn't want my anemone or fish to be sucked into it, so I added a guard. Works fine.

 

[Shooter6]

2 slw 20 or 30 lower to the bottom either both on the back wall or on the side walls but opposite corners.
And 2 cp40, scp90,mcp90 on the upper sides or back wall depending on where the slw are placed. I'd put them on opposite panels from the slw. Put them all on else mode and adjust the speed and wave timing to get random flow that's enough for sps but not to much for the lps. This is similar to how I have my 8x3x2 400g set up. Ten jebao wavemakers and 4 jebao mcd10000 return pumps on a closed loop. All that cost less then 2-3 mp60 lol

 

[Yamaha1634]

Watching some reviews of the gyre pumps and I'm liking the thought of one over the two powerhead option.

I can get the Jebao SCP-90 or the SCP-150 from Amazon shipped to the UK as they're hard to find over here. Unfortunately the SCP-120 isn't in stock.... will the 150 be too much even turned down? I know the 90 should be ideal for my 90cm tank but I like to have a little extra in case I need it. The 120 would have been the obvious choice. As the 150 is only $23 more I'm tempted to get the 150 and turn it right down. However I'd be worried that the 150 on its lowest setting may still be too much!

Should I get the 150 or stick with the 90? I do have a small 1000l/h Fluval powerhead I could use as an extra if needed.

 

[Shooter6]

Watching some reviews of the gyre pumps and I'm liking the thought of one over the two powerhead option.

I can get the Jebao SCP-90 or the SCP-150 from Amazon shipped to the UK as they're hard to find over here. Unfortunately the SCP-120 isn't in stock.... will the 150 be too much even turned down? I know the 90 should be ideal for my 90cm tank but I like to have a little extra in case I need it. The 120 would have been the obvious choice. As the 150 is only $23 more I'm tempted to get the 150 and turn it right down. However I'd be worried that the 150 on its lowest setting may still be too much!

Should I get the 150 or stick with the 90? I do have a small 1000l/h Fluval powerhead I could use as an extra if needed.

In my opinion 2 of the 90's and 2 of the slw like I described will give you ultimate flow and control. You can turn them up or down as needed to get the best currents throughout your display. If you decide to put the 90s on opposite sides put them into master slave mode. The slw leave running independently. All on else mode.

 

[Yamaha1634]

In my opinion 2 of the 90's and 2 of the slw like I described will give you ultimate flow and control. You can turn them up or down as needed to get the best currents throughout your display. If you decide to put the 90s on opposite sides put them into master slave mode. The slw leave running independently. All on else mode.

I'm afraid finances won't allow me to buy 2 gyre pumps and 2 power heads!

 

[Shooter6]

I'm afraid finances won't allow me to buy 2 gyre pumps and 2 power heads!

Since it's a new build just buy as you can afford. I don't know about Amazon but on ebay you can find deals where it's 2 slw for a lower price then individually. And also refurbished gyres. I had a gyre die after 5 years continuous use. I replaced it with a refurbished cp120 for 70.00 u.s.
From ebay