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trikkonceptz · 10-13-11, 01:24 PM

As an update ...

I continue to learn more and more about my hobby everyday and moving into a tank this size poses its own challenges. I was able to find a powerhead that gives me about half the water volume (2400gph) I currently move (5500 gph) at 13.9 watts. My current pump uses 200 watts.

So what I figured is I would use whats called a wave maker and run / alternate this power head and the main pump in intervals.

This would not only change the current inside the tank but also cut back on the power usage of the main pump. I figured since I am not running a reef tank the lack of filtration during the pumps downtime would not be a big deal.

Once I locate the proper wave making timer I can ask for additional opinions on intervals etc based on what I have.

10-13-11, 01:24 PM	#20
trikkonceptz Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 44 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	As an update ... I continue to learn more and more about my hobby everyday and moving into a tank this size poses its own challenges. I was able to find a powerhead that gives me about half the water volume (2400gph) I currently move (5500 gph) at 13.9 watts. My current pump uses 200 watts. So what I figured is I would use whats called a wave maker and run / alternate this power head and the main pump in intervals. This would not only change the current inside the tank but also cut back on the power usage of the main pump. I figured since I am not running a reef tank the lack of filtration during the pumps downtime would not be a big deal. Once I locate the proper wave making timer I can ask for additional opinions on intervals etc based on what I have.