bananags Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) I am thinking about building a wavebox using a Tunze 6100,6200 type there are many website and you tube on this DIY my question here is: if the same controller is use to control the same tunze powerhead, why would one prefer a wavebox over just one Tunze powerhead i guess, I am asking what pros and cons between using the power head as is or but it in a box, ain't they both can create waves in the tank? why go through the extra step to build a box around it Also, if someone has a wavebox, please let me know if the outlet should be placed closer to the top of the tank, in the middle or below, or does it matter for creating wave? thanks Anh Edited October 17, 2008 by bananags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananags Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 here is the thread on RC on the DIY wavebox, just in case http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...hreadid=1411393 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renman303 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I am thinking about building a wavebox using a Tunze 6100,6200 typethere are many website and you tube on this DIY my question here is: if the same controller is use to control the same tunze powerhead, why would one prefer a wavebox over just one Tunze powerhead i guess, I am asking what pros and cons between using the power head as is or but it in a box, ain't they both can create waves in the tank? why go through the extra step to build a box around it Also, if someone has a wavebox, please let me know if the outlet should be placed closer to the top of the tank, in the middle or below, or does it matter for creating wave? thanks Anh I have both the wavebox and the Stream. Personally, in my 225 gallon, the wavebox does all of the work. I really don't understand the stream? It can also vary in power and frequency but doesn't seem to create the waves that the box will. Secondly, it's waaaayyyy overpriced (stream) for $300+. I also have a SEIO 1500 that moves 1500 gph and only costs $70! Not sure of your tank size? Placement of the wavebox has a "Blue" line on it. That should be level with your water level when there is no motion. The wavebox works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 The wave box will move the water vertically. The stream will move the water horizontally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The water level changing in the box is what creates the wave. A stream can give you pulsing current but not a wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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