Seaswirl v. Wavemaker or combination?

[Ryan22]

Just wondering what your opinions are on which would be more beneficial to my, or any tank. Would a combination of Seaswirl and a wavemaker be overkill? The tank is 72 gal, mag 9.5 return pump, and three maxijet 1200 powerheads.

TIA,

 

[liquid]

Can't see why both would hurt. If I had the $$ I'd probably do it...

Shane

 

[DK]

I am using both in a tank with SPS corals and they are looking great. In another of my tanks with soft and LPS corals, I think it would be overkill.

 

[Anonymous]

Why not just put those three MJ on a timer strip. I think that would be plenty of flow for a 72G.

I had three MJ 1200's on my 75 and took of them out. Three just took up to much space. I haven't noticed any difference since taking the 3rd one out.

Louey

 

[esmithiii]

Sea Swirls on a closed loop!

Ernie

 

[Ryan22]

opps

 

[Ryan22]

Why not just put those three MJ on a timer strip. I think that would be plenty of flow for a 72G.
Louey

You mean this thing http://www.marinedepot.com/a_wm_asnw.asp?CartId=

I guess I should tell you guys a bit more about my plans with this tank. I only want to do softies and LPS, possibly an BTA for my maroon clown. Anyone ever use those strip timer things? I haven't heard much about them.

TIA,

 

[esmithiii]

For softies and LPS, go with the wavestrip. No need for closed loop.

Ernie

 

[bowfront]

Anyone ever use those strip timer things? I haven't heard much about them.

The natural wave strip works fine with maxijets (same manufacturer). It doesn't use so called soft start but Maxi jets don't require that. BTW, I have a tank the same size as yours. I ran it for a few years with a wave strip and 3 mj 1200's. I then moved to 2 3/4" Sea-swirls specifially to do away with all the PH's and try the swirls. I like the sea-swirls a lot but for what you have planned you could get by cheaper with the wave strip and maxi's. You will have plenty of flow and save some $$$.

 

[Ryan22]

You will have plenty of flow and save some $$$.


Well I can't say that I mind saving money, that's for sure

Thanks for the input,