Wave Makers and Circulation Pumps

[Pea Puffer 67]

Hello everyone! I’m a bit new to this hobby, so please be patient with me as I ask some silly questions along the way. I’m building a 40g breeder that’s going to be a mixed reef. Anyways, could I use 2 circulation pumps instead of 1 circulation and 1 wavemaker? I would just tilt the circulation pump up a bit to act like a wavemaker. If not, how do I go about this?

 

[stanleo]

A wavemaker is a device that turns one circulation pump on and one circulation pump off to create a randomized flow. It doesn't refer to something that breaks the surface of the water.

This is a wavemaker

Koralia Smart Wave Controller USA

Promote a healthy aquarium with the Hydor Koralia Smart Wave Pump Controller. Control one or more pumps on two separate channels with a wattage limit of 100 Watts each. Smart Wave installation is a breeze with a convenient built in mounting eyelet and water resistant body allowing you to hang...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I have that one and it has one pump on the right side about 4 inches below the water line and one on the left facing each other. They run in fifteen minute intervals. I have a weaker powerhead (circulation pump) on the back wall pointed up to break the surface which is important to promote gas exchange between the water and the air.

 

[Pea Puffer 67]

Thank you for the explanation.