Is a wavemaker a powerhead?

Is a wavemaker a powerhead?

You can have two powerheads set up like a wavemaker. But they are very different. A wavemaker moves the whole body of water back and forth. A powerhead just moves part of the water.

Is a wave maker necessary?

The simple answer is no. A wave maker is not necessary. Having an air pump with an air stone or even a simple sponge filter setup will provide surface agitation for proper oxygen transfer. But adding a wave maker can be very beneficial for certain tank/fish setups.

What kind of wave maker do I need?

Powerheads/wavemakers for reef tanks should be able to turnover 20 times the tank’s capacity every hour. So a nano wavemaker for a 15-gallon reef tank needs a 300 GPH powerhead to be adequate (20 x 15 = 300).

How many GPH wave makers are there?

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Do Mbunas like current?

Mbunas appreciate lots of flow, they even enjoy swimming in it like it is a game.

What are the benefits of a wavemaker?

Wave makers are especially helpful in a marine aquarium since lack of circulation can cause poisonous substances to grow in marine aquariums and wave makers eliminate any such problems. Wave makers also help deliver food to corals and other invertebrates that cannot search for food on their own.

Does my aquarium need a wave maker?

Do cichlids like high flow?

Members. If you are talking about water flow in a cichlid tank, more flow won’t hurt. If you keep planted or labryinth fish tank, more flow can drive off CO2 or bubble nesting fish crazy.

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