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Xyres 07-08-2012 05:23 AM

Quick question about wavemakers, timers and powerheads.
 
So I am setting up a 55g tank with fish, live rock, anemones as well as some coral later on down the road. Would it be worth it to pony up the money for something like an mp10 now, or even getting a wavemaker and the proper powerheads for it, for the current control or would I be fine with two Tunze 6045's making a circular flow? Any help, advice or personal experiences would be great.

reefgirl189 07-08-2012 02:18 PM

What are you planning to put in it livestock/coral wise?

Xyres 07-08-2012 03:33 PM

As for fish it will be a jawfish, some clowns, orange spotted diamond goby, later on a blue mandarin goby and maybe some other stuff if I am not overloading my tank. As for the corals I don't really have a good idea of what I would put in there. This is my first salt tank so I am still rather new at this.

Xyres 07-08-2012 03:40 PM

I guess my main question would be is it alright to have continuous flow from the powerheads or should I be investing in a wavemaker system?

reefgirl189 07-08-2012 03:57 PM

You don't necessarily need a wave maker system, although they are nice and do have their benefits. Most people don't bother investing in one and they have beautiful, highly successful reef tanks.

Xyres 07-08-2012 04:35 PM

Alright, thanks for the info. You just made my choice a lot easier. :D


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