Wavemakers

[thh9227]

I need recommendations for a wave maker for a 36G bow front.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I need recommendations for a wave maker for a 36G bow front.

What is your budget

 

[thh9227]

I’m still pretty new to the hobby but I don’t mind spending a little more for better quality. Maybe around $200.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Jump 2K Gyre Flow Pump (2,000 GPH)

Eliminate Deadspots with 24-Hour Programmable Laminar Flow Superior crossflow technology Achieve full, evenly-distributed circulation with minimal deadspots Near-silent operation with Sine Wave technology Can be mounted vertically or horizontally Controller included with large LCD display Fully...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Nero 3 Powerhead (2000 GPH)

Small, Powerful, and Smart! Max Flow - 2000 GPH Ideal for Aquariums 5-60 Gallons App control with MyAI, Mobius, or MXM Compatible with Glass Thickness up to .5" (13mm) Fish Guard Included to Protect Tank Inhabitants AquaIllumination's Nero 3 creates an adjustable broad flow that is strong...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

hygger Mini Wave Maker Aquarium Magnetic DC Powerhead with LED Display Controller for Saltwater Freshwater Tank GPH Circulation Pump 26 to 55 Gallon Black https://a.co/d/gcqIIIK

 

[Cichlid Dad]

All are adjustable flow, have different patters of flow or just a constant speed. I have a Nero and the hygger on my tanks. Love them. Will be buying the jump soon

 

[thh9227]

Thanks!

 

[thh9227]

All are adjustable flow, have different patters of flow or just a constant speed. I have a Nero and the hygger on my tanks. Love them. Will be buying the jump soon

Just one more question if you don’t mind. Do I need more than one flow pump or will just one of these work?

 

[Cichlid Dad]

In that size tank one will be plenty. Both of the aqua illumination will have to be turned down. But when you up size you will be ready. I run two Niro 5 on a 75 and run @75% on both

 

[thh9227]

Thank you so much for your replies.

 

[thh9227]

I promise one last question. What do you use for a battery backup? I think I’ve decided on the Nero 3 but I’m getting conflicting information on what to use for a battery backup.

 

[d2mini]

The highest reviewed one on bulk reef supply's website is the Octopulse. By a large margin. I have one and it's great. Quiet, lots of flow (controllable) and it has a large degree of rotation in all directions with it's concave magnetic mount.

 

[leepink23]

The highest reviewed one on bulk reef supply's website is the Octopulse. By a large margin. I have one and it's great. Quiet, lots of flow (controllable) and it has a large degree of rotation in all directions with it's concave magnetic mount.

I love my octopulses as well.

 

[EricR]

I promise one last question. What do you use for a battery backup? I think I’ve decided on the Nero 3 but I’m getting conflicting information on what to use for a battery backup.

Just a quick note:
My AI Nero 5 won't run on 12V so I use a DC buck boost converter to run 24V to Nero from 12V battery.
*will stop there but may be something to keep in mind

 

[Cichlid Dad]

The highest reviewed one on bulk reef supply's website is the Octopulse. By a large margin. I have one and it's great. Quiet, lots of flow (controllable) and it has a large degree of rotation in all directions with it's concave magnetic mount.

Good morning, op had a 200.00 budget, from what I see those may be out of his budget.

 

[jda]

If you can afford it, get a controllable Tunze like the 6055. Beyond reliable and in the US has the best customer support in the hobby. You probably will have this pump a decade.

 

[d2mini]

Good morning, op had a 200.00 budget, from what I see those may be out of his budget.

Doesn't mean we can't suggest better and let the OP decide. Sometimes budgets flex when we decide we like a certain feature or spec. And there is always the option of buying used.