Tunze Wave Box: Opinions

[caad3]

Was just looking at the Tunze Wave Box, looks like a cool device. Any opinions out there on likes or dislikes. One thing I did notice is it eats up a lot of real estate in the tank.

thanks, James

 

[ireefny]

J,
look into Vortechs, it can recreate a nice wave too with far less space

 

[pecan2phat]

Vortechs will not create a wave anywhere near what a wavebox can IMO

 

[neeko08]

I love the Tunze wave box but the only problem... they're hella expensive.

 

[pecan2phat]

Wavebox will create a wave in your tank but you will still need some linear flow from other sources.

Wavebox will run you about $600 with magnets but 2 Vortechs will cost $840!

 

[chazertis]

i've seen people fashion their own waveboxes....do a search and i'm sure you'll be able to find instructions on a DIY wavebox. their construction is rather simple

 

[Bob 1000]

I get the Tunze wave box for $540...And was thinking about that also... Ming has a sick wave going on with 2 vortechs... I was wondering if one would work if pulsed just right on a aga180gal???

 

[Pauper]

I have been using a wavebox for about a year now.

Positives
1) It moves all the water in the tank which is not easy to accomplish.
2) The wave is quite cool and pretty impossible to recreate IMO.
3) It seems to stimulate soft coral growth.

Negatives
1) Expensive
2) Takes up a decent chunk of real estate if you don't have a long tank.
3) Maintenance is a bit of a pain since you need to take the box out or leave a lot of room around the base to remove the cover and then the pump.
4) The waves can be noisy.

 

[cali_reef]

I have one for three years now, LOVE IT! It will only work with a 4 foot or longer tank.

Here is a video of a test I was running in a 300 gallon tank, water was coming out of the tank at peak wave.

http://www.amazingreef.com/misc/Wave%20Box.mov

http://www.amazingreef.com/misc/Wavebox.m4v

A regular tunze on a Neptune controller can get you bigger waves without the box.

 

[Bob 1000]

I have one for three years now, LOVE IT! It will only work of a 4 foot or longer tank.

Here is a video of a test I was running in a 300 gallon tank, water was coming out of the tank at peak wave.

http://www.amazingreef.com/misc/Wave Box.mov

http://www.amazingreef.com/misc/Wavebox.m4v

A regular tunze on a Neptune controller can get you bigger waves without the box.

Wow you just a question I had...So it will get good waves on a aga180 6ft tank... Thanks Calireef Or should I get a regular tunze I have a rk2 will this work???

 

[Bob 1000]

How about for sps...Do you think this is good for them??? Tunze box..

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Wow you just a question I had...So it will get good waves on a aga180 6ft tank... Thanks Calireef Or should I get a regular tunze I have a rk2 will this work???

RK2s will not interface with Tunzes.

You need an Aquacontroller III or better with a Aquasurf Module

 

[cali_reef]

ACjr will work with aqua surf too, just a bit limiting on the codes..

 

[ming]

I have one for three years now, LOVE IT! It will only work of a 4 foot or longer tank.

Here is a video of a test I was running in a 300 gallon tank, water was coming out of the tank at peak wave.

http://www.amazingreef.com/misc/Wave Box.mov

http://www.amazingreef.com/misc/Wavebox.m4v

A regular tunze on a Neptune controller can get you bigger waves without the box.

Thats quite impressive...
Overkill, yet impressive!

 

[Bob 1000]

Wow wish I had known this before I got the rk2... Thanks c3po for the shoot down...lol :kidding:NaCl-H20... Saltwater.....
Correct me but isn't it just a plugin and set it to turn off and on???

 

[caad3]

I'm trying to figure out if it would be worth it for 120 aga tank with two overflows buillt in. The tank is only 4 feet and the back has two overflows. It would seem that the tank might look over crowded and not benefit as much from a wavebox. Opinions welcomed... I would really hate to buy this pricey item to have buyer remorse later.

thanks, James

 

[Dace]

I personally would not recommend putting a wave box on a 4ft tank. I've done some research in the pass and a wave box on a 4ft tank in time can weaken the seams on a glass tank. i would feel safe only on a 6ft or bigger

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Wow wish I had known this before I got the rk2... Thanks c3po for the shoot down...lol :kidding:NaCl-H20... Saltwater.....
Correct me but isn't it just a plugin and set it to turn off and on???

Unfortunately it is not just a plugin, it is an entire Control Module for the Tunzes. Tunzes require a "driver" in order to function. When interfaced with AC Jr or ACIII you need to supply a driver, hence, the aquasurf.

Check out www.neptunesys.com

 

[Bob 1000]

Thank you Nacl...
Daceman do you think it would weaken any tank in the long run???

 

[Dace]

Thank you Nacl...
Daceman do you think it would weaken any tank in the long run???

Not a 6ft tank