Wavebox maintenance

[fkshiu]

Hey Marie, I think your wavebox became what is known as a "cryptic zone" where a whole bunch of very interesting stuff grows out of light and high flow. Anthony Calfo (I think) was quite a big fan of cryptic zones a while ago although I haven't heard much about them in a while. Those sponges you found are filter feeders and great for, well, filtering! I know some people who set up cryptic zone refugiums, but it seems like you had one going without even knowing it!

[Mrfish55]

Sorry my visit turned into a make work project for you I take mine apart and clean it up about every six months, my sponge fell apart a long time ago and ran fine without it, I dont know if the sponge is necessary (keep stuff out of the impeller) or if it is to make it fit snug in the box to stop it from banging around and making noise. Thanks for the coffee by the way and your tank looks awsome!

[Chowder]

The sponge is to keep it in there snug. I just got one from J&L and believe they had another in stock.

[Tom R]

I clean mine about every 6 months. There is a small disc at the bottom of the impeller that needs to be cleaned. It has 3 or 4 holes in it and they must be open. If they get plugged they will trigger an alarm that is just annoying.

Tom R

[RuGlu6]

I clean mine with vinegar spunge included.
Sponge over night only, the rest is for about 48-72 hrs
Works very well.