Benefits of a Wave Maker

[Timbits]

What are the benefits of a wave maker? Please share your experiences here.

[Madreefer]

I prefer the random flow modes.
Stirs up detritus to me is one of the biggest advantages.

[Slyguy00]

Aside from looking cool, lots of random flow is pretty beneficial to everything in the tank. Removes waste and brings food. I usually run my mp10s on nutrient transport mode.

[Timbits]

Is there a difference from putting two power heads facing each other or a mp10 as the 2 power heads facing each other would create random flow too.

[Madreefer]

No
Mp10s and Mp40s have different programs, you can adjust the rate and flow and pulse time as well. The can be synced together or in anti-sync. There really is no comparison between wave makers or controllable power heads to the conventional power heads.

[Slyguy00]

Im sure that would work just fine, its more the controllability of the mp10s that appeals to most people. That and they are quite powerful for what they are. I only have 2 in my 75 and there is plenty of flow. But having waves is far from necessary more just a luxury. Well worth the investment though. IMO anyways.

[StirCrazy]

the best thing about a wave maker is that if you have a lot of soft corals it makes them sway back and forth.

Steve

[Dez]

I've had a wave maker from day one of my tank of 4.5 years. I love it, especially the fact that my wave box is external

[BlueTang<3]

Originally Posted by Dez

I've had a wave maker from day one of my tank of 4.5 years. I love it, especially the fact that my wave box is external

Plus 1 I liked it so much when we saw it copied his idea, have the 2 external wave boxes. Altho I love flow so I supplemented with a 3 rd wave box pump and 4 mp 40

Never enough flow I think.

[lastlight]

in both my 97 and 400 the improved polyp extension after i added waveboxes was noticeable. i'd love to run one on my current tank but have no room.