Wavemaker with Tunze Nano's???

[taat2d]

Ok I have a 65gal tank. Setup with LPS, Zoo's, Softie's, and 2 Monti Digi frags, and a Monti cap frag. I am using 2 6025 Tunze Nano's. I am thinking of adding another one, and was wondering if putting them on a wavemaker would be a good idea to get changing water flows. I am asking this because I know the TUnze's kinda have a flow that is always exact I was just wondering if a wavebox COULD be used with them and if it's going to be a benefit to my tank.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Do you mean using the Tunze wavebox? If so, I think it's too expensive, because a RKII plus your power head can generate some what similar effects. With proper DIY you can actually create the same. A Tunze Wave maker with one box/powerhead is ~500 RKII is like $280.

 

[taat2d]

Sorry let me clarify. I meant just hooking up my nano's to a waveMAKER. Not using them with a Tunze Wavebox.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

The 55's are the only controllable nanostreams from their nano line.

 

[taat2d]

So would something like this not be good to use with the 25's?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...ll&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

No not good, I too am lookin for a nano sized controllable powerhead but they are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[taat2d]

No not good, I too am lookin for a nano sized controllable powerhead but they are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

That totally BLOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:party: LOL

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

250 for a controllable nanostream is more than blows :lol2:

 

[taat2d]

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: $250.00???? Turkish? I know you don't mean American.......:letitallo

250 for a controllable nanostream is more than blows :lol2:

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Now I just read on RC that if you let the pump cool off for a minimum of 15 minutes it should be ok to use on a timer. I am more confused now.

 

[taat2d]

So they're saying they can be put on a wave maker but ONLY if there's a 15 minute off time? What's the point in that?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I dunno.

 

[Deanos]

So they're saying they can be put on a wave maker but ONLY if there's a 15 minute off time? What's the point in that?

:tired: There is no point. They were not made to be used on wavemakers :smash:
However, if someone insisted on doing so anyway, the apparent recommendation is 15 minutes.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I think this is also because people wanted a "night mode" and wanted to put them on a timer.

 

[DevIouS]

The Tunze's propeller sometimes operates in reverse if it constantly gets disconnected.

 

[Wes]

The Tunze's propeller sometimes operates in reverse if it constantly gets disconnected.

sometimes is the understatement of the year. ..when i unplug my nano to clean it...i'd say it starts up the correct way about 50% of the time. I can't imagine trying to use these on a timer.

 

[taat2d]

I talked to a guy and he told me that the biggest problem with the nano's on a wavemaker or timer is the motor getting burned out.

 

[tripstank]

Awesome I just bought 2 thinking I could use them on a "wavemaker" or timer...... Oh well..... I guess 2 - 6025s running constantly in my soon to be 20l won't be a big deal.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I was going to order 1 to put in my tank but I don't know If I should anymore.

 

[taat2d]

The flow from them is pretty sporadic the way they are. Just would have been real nice if they could've been put on a wavemaker. I think it would've made them even better.