Question on wavemaker with pump

reefwisher · 02/28/2020, 10:10 PM

I've always used Hydor Koralia and tired of replacing impellar so I'm looking for a wavemaker with pumps. Is there a wavemaker with pumps that ramp up and down without stopping the impeller?

mcgyvr · 02/29/2020, 07:41 AM

There are pumps like the Jebao dcq that have "wave functions" ..I think the reef octopus pumps van do that too.. BUT they have impellers too.. And are really intended for closed loop setup.
Then there are plenty of actual wavemakers (the hydor is a powerhead not a wavemaker) .. Depending on your budget there are plenty to choose from...jebao to ecotech to tunze,etc...
Frequent impeller replacement is not common and shouldn't be a driving factor when looking to create water movement in a tank.. Just get a proper wavemaker 8f you want to make waves

02/28/2020, 10:10 PM	#1
reefwisher Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 402	Question on wavemaker with pump I've always used Hydor Koralia and tired of replacing impellar so I'm looking for a wavemaker with pumps. Is there a wavemaker with pumps that ramp up and down without stopping the impeller?

02/29/2020, 07:41 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	There are pumps like the Jebao dcq that have "wave functions" ..I think the reef octopus pumps van do that too.. BUT they have impellers too.. And are really intended for closed loop setup. Then there are plenty of actual wavemakers (the hydor is a powerhead not a wavemaker) .. Depending on your budget there are plenty to choose from...jebao to ecotech to tunze,etc... Frequent impeller replacement is not common and shouldn't be a driving factor when looking to create water movement in a tank.. Just get a proper wavemaker 8f you want to make waves __________________ Who me?