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Hey Kev off subject a little. I have a 20gal I'm getting ready for fish. It has bacteria in filter and all however the ammonia is 0.25. When I do my water change Monday should I do 50% and be good or what?
Ive watched about 15 videos for wavemakers, just clicked on yours. Holy crap you're no nonsense and right to the point. you answered like 5 of my questions just in this one video. Nice job man!
Since the last upload on wave maker in a tank I haven’t looked back, in fact I eventually bought another for the opposite side as advised by yourself. Kev, I find your advice and content invaluable and I’m sure so many viewers have also benefited from your advice. Many thanks 🙏
Hey Kev! Thanks for all of the inisights with you many video on how to keep my Cichlids happy. Yes, I have added a Wavemaker to my tank and gotten rid of the bubblers. However, my brain has been mulling over the "gas exchange" concept. Most everyone stuggles to keep the tops of the tank tight to prevent our friends from getting out and other critters from getting in. Yet when we almost seal off the top of the tank , , , how do we get fresh new air into the tank without air stones? With the top sealed we are keeping all of the bad gases in the tank and only exchanging bad gas with bad gas. As my Cichlids are not ever trying to jump out of the tank, I have removed the feeding lid from my setup. Now I believe I will be giving the tank access to some fresh air of the gas exchange to really happen. I have been without my feeding lid for about 2 weeks and have also found that I no longer have algee building up on the remaiing glass lid areas. Did I miss something in one of your videos or is this something that may need to be considered. Thanks, Chuck
I got the two wave makers that you used in your tank on my new 75 gallon and they really helped cycle that water around. I got a FX6 with this tank and the big fan along with the FX6 output flow make great surface agitation that I was amazed to see.
Hey Kev. Love the channel! You have helped me quite a bit with setting up my tank with your informational videos. I recently went away from using an air stone and converted to wave makers after watching your videos. I have a 55g tank, but am wondering if two is too much for a 55g. I currently have one up top for surface agitation, and one on the opposite end in the corner pointing towards the filter intake. What are your thoughts on this? Is one wave maker fine for a 55g? Or keep the two in there.
Wish I had teachers like you in college 😂 i had two wave makers set up for my baby Mbunas but noticed the current was a little too strong for them so I unplugged one and have the other on for surface agitation til they mature enough. So far they love it! Thanks Kev!
Appreciate the link. My juvenile mbuna appear not to dig the wavemaker current just yet. They run for the cover of their rocks and caves. I just put in two wavemakers about 4" from the surface pointing downward. One across the back glass, the other up front. They run 30 mins every three hours. The Hydors kick up detritus for sure. Additionally, I reinstalled the Eheim pre-filters on both canisters. Thanks for the information and conversation.
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Another banger Just got a wave maker for my 20 gallon . My filter is centered in back. Do put my wave make upwards position in the middle of the aquarium glass ?
Thank you for your videos! You’ve saved my life, haha. (From the missus) I brought a sunsun wave maker and it is dead silent! Where as my aquasyncro one, vibrants louder then my air pump does and at night all you can hear while trying to sleep is vibrating
Just found your videos, and they are great. Have a small 10 gal tank, as I'm just starting out, currently using my filter and one airstone for O2 surface agitation. Is there a minimum size tank that you should consider a wave maker?
Hi mr kev. Im frm Malysia. How are you. Very good explaination frm your youtube channel. I already used the wave maker. How long the wave maker to turn on?. Thanks mr kev.
Hey! I just found your channel and I’ve been checking out some vids and they’re amazing! I recently just got fish and I’m still figuring everything out! Do you think i should get a wave maker for my 9gal fish tank? Amazing video btw!
Thank you for all this information you gave to us it’s really help. but i would like to ask you if I have a kind of small fish do you think it’s working well with this fan it’s not death by sticking on it?!
If fish die for any reason, they will eventually stick to the wave maker. Doesnt mean the wave maker killed them. But with small fish you have to make sure the flow isnt too strong for them. They should still be able to swim where they want.
But fan of your channel brother. I know this video is about wave makers. The back ground you have in the aquarium is awesome. I would also like to buy it. Where did you buy this aquarium 3D background in the first peacock cichlid aquarium ? Appreciate your help brother!
02:36 ah yes, that Scuba diver guy 😆 My parents had that guy, (except he was pink) and we also had the pirate ship wheel, the treasure chest and a sunken pirate ship - all somehow stuffed in a 10 gallon tank 🤣
Hello from the Bahamas..we have 700 island, am from the one call Freeport grand Bahama..My wave maker don't have different settings..the one I have is called FreeSea FS-130..
Hello! I just found your channel and love it! It’s very informative and direct to the point. Keep the good content coming! Question: I’m setting up an Oscar tank (55 gal). I have a canister filter and will be adding a bio sponge filter. Would you recommend add the wave makers?
Thanks bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! Before thinking about wave makers...you need a bigger tank. Oscars get huge...and their minimum tank size requirement is about 75-125 for just 1 Oscar.....if you start out with an oscar in a 55 he will quickly outgrow it, and when he does he will be super stressed in that tank.
Mine have been on 24/7 (125g) for years now. I don't turn them off except when cleaning tank. I had 2 but one unit died and the 2nd one is showing it's age. I am about to buy another unit soon. I have the Fluval FX6 and extended the output and made it the 2nd unit to help push the water toward the intake side. Like your fish, my Africans Cichlids love the flow and have fun swimming into the flow.
I found your site and have learned so much! I have a 20 gallon long mainly with guppies and tetras. I have a double sponge filter, but I am noticing lots of detritus on the bottom of my tank. I have clear water with low nitrates because the tank is heavily planted. I am trying to decide if I should add a small wave maker, or add an HOB on the tank. Any suggestions?
Hi Kev, excellent channel, I used to have a much bigger tank a few years back but space is now at a premium so only a tiny 30gl tank now. I have a Fluval 207 filter, the outlet is at the opposite end to the inlet would a wave maker be better placed at the bottom of the tank as far away from the intake but still at the same end as it would continuing the the cycle flow? ( I hope this makes sense)
Hey Kev , in my 55 I was running one small wavemaker on the opposite side of the intake and had the output on the same side as the wavemaker. It was going pretty well. I bought a bigger wavemaker like the one you have on top and moved my output to the center and pointed it away from the intake . However I think the vortex I created is too strong for my 5 month old Oscar . Do you think I should keep just one wavemaker at the top like you suggest or go back to my old setup?
HEY, I have a 210L tank and just added some baby African cichlids to the tank after all water parameters were ok. The wave maker seemed to be too strong for them though! They kept looking for hiding spots away from currents almost. Am i correct in thinking I should wait until they're bigger to use it or maybe just use it for a few hours a day? Great channel btw and amazing content
If they look stressed from the current I would get a smaller one or remove it all together. They should still be able to swim freely if not its too strong.
Hey Kev, I’ve been tossing and turning about getting a power head / wave maker for a week now as I’ve noticed my cichlid tank has oxygenation issues (fish are gasping and ammonia and nitrite are zero). Your video literally had every answer for me so I really appreciate it! Just one question, what model would you recommend for a 150L African tank? Preferably I’d want one that I can adjust the flow rate of to get the best flow for my fish.
Hello. Thanks so much for the content. I have been researching on how to clear up the water in my 75g tank. I came across your channel and have been watching about wave makers. I have ordered one to start with and will see if I need a second one. The filter I have is on the back right corner of my aquarium. You state to put the wave maker on the same side as the filter. The question I have is will the water coming out of the filter interfere too much with the wave maker? Thanks in advance if you are able to answer.
When you say Back Corner, I have to assume you have an HOB filter. With these it is possible for the 2 flows to crash and create micro bubbles. Best way I advise is to keep wave maker on same side, but bring it as close to the front viewing glass as possible to try and avoid that crash. Good luck!
All fish are different. Some enjoy flow some prefer still water. First identify what your kind of fish prefer. But yes, if they like heavy current you will be able to tell.
Hello Thank you for you informative helpful videos . I got a question regarding red ear slifer turtle : 1 - Is wave maker good for turtles ? 2 - i found similar wave maker like the one you're using and found another expensive one , more like A Beam wave maker rather than circular , which one you suggest ??
Glad I found you man! I live in a small town and know no one in the hobby. Any advice on whether I need a wave maker for a 20 Long freshwater? No plants, just looking for add-ons I can use to get optimal water clarity.
Glad you found the channel too! 😊💪 A 20 is too small for a wavemaker, try adding a sponge filter, it'll add mechanical filtration! And download my free ebook on crystal clear water, it'll definitely help - bit.ly/H2O
I have 2 tanks. They arent that long but they are pretty deep. One of the is 60 cm wide and 55 cm in height (40 in depth, 120litre). Have a juwel bio something in the right corner. With a single fan wavemaker. The other is 60 cm wide and 75 cm in height (75in depth, 330litre) with a Fluval 407 with intake to the right and output on the left. Haven't got a wavemaker for that yet. (Gonna start the tank up in a couple of days) Where should I put my WaveMakers to get that detritus clearing effect? On the same side as the intake? Even if they are that deep? Learned a lot from you btw, encouraged me to get a second tank👍😃
Thanks for all the info, it's very useful, i guess you are right about all the facts. I got Arowana, Kaloi, Lampan with wave maker all live in harmony :)
I have a 60gal. tank with 4 American cichlids in it. I'm considering buying a wave maker just because of your RUclips video! My question is should I but the single head one or the double headed one?
First off, great videos you've been a huge help to the beginners in my household so THANKS! We added a Freesea wavemaker (from your affiliate links), do you know where I can find a manual for this item? Trying to adjust the flow and don't know which way (towards the motor or away from the motor) to slide the white adjustment for minimal flow. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks bro, glad the channel has been helpful for you. I know exactly what you mean. Took me a minute to figure it out as well, Sliding it away from the motor is a heavier flow, sliding it towards the motor is less flow.
What would you recommend as I have large tank with a sump. Weir is at the top and outlet is at the top on the same side. Would you face the outlet one way and put the wave maker the other side from the weir at the bottom in this case?
Hey msn watch your shit all the time...good stuff. Newsy I got 125 gallon thst I bought from my buddy .fish came with it and 2 cascade 1200s..so my question is this can I change out that filter media and put new stuff in..I got the bio balls,ceramic rings,the pro carbon pack I got the filter thst goes InThe tank ect..neway can I take the old filter media and maybe Soak it with the new media I got cause the old media looks pretty bad..just let me know and I appreciate ya
Hey Kev… My Uarus don’t like the current (like Discus) they drop down in a corner so I run wave maker periodically to clean up substrate.. I put a big sponge filter in my 150 man what a difference.. next filter clean I’ll put some poly fill in. You da man Kev✌🏽
Very informative! Everything you explained made perfect sense. My fish let me know if they like the current or not. Most love it but guppies don't. I have several tanks with several different currents, so I am intrigued with the Wave Maker.
Thank you for another great video 👍after seeing the video I bought an wave maker. Only have one question about it. I can set a setting for pulsing the waves or I let it run on a constant flow. What do you advise, are waves better for mbuna cichlides?
Probably a stupid question but all you guys got big tanks, would a wave maker be beneficial in a smaller tank? My sons tank is a 45 gallon with tropical fish in it, mostly rams, loaches and some tetras
Hey Kev, do you know if Paradise gourami and Tetras like the current from wave makers? I have a Freesea 130 in a 20 gallon that I just installed last night, put it seemed a little too powerful and the Paradise seemed to be hanging out near the bottom of the tank on the other end as if to avoid it, so I switched it off this morning. Couldn't find info specifically about the Paradise and Tetras specific to whether they like current.... Also the Freesea 130 looked like the cheapest and smallest, which seemed appropriate for a 20 gallon, but open to other wave maker type suggestions. Thanks!
Great information and beautiful, classic African Cichlid tank. I have a 125 gallon African setup with two Eheim 2217's and 2 FX6's. I'd still like more surface agitation though, so I am looking into a strong wave maker.
Your video is simply great 👍, I have a aquriam , I do water changer regularly but my water No2 very good and No3 very bad and GH also very high.... this is something my tap water already have them , How can I reduce the NO3 and GH apart from water change... I am already running 2nd filter should I add more media in it ? Also I don’t have weave maker I am going to add one soon
Hey man subscribed to you a while ago when setting up my first cichlid tank but keep forgetting to check in on videos! I have a 300l mbuna tank, all juveniles running an FX6. However lots of rockwork in there and fitted an Eheim pre-filter to intake which reduced flow ever so slightly. Think a wave maker would be good for pushing detritus out etc...I didn't realise it pulled it back so should be on intake side. If only using one wavemaker would you have it facing up for surface agitation or focus it downwards to push stuff off the sand bed?
If you're only go to use one always on top angled upward. It will pull the detritus to it from underneath so yes on same side as filter intake. I suggest hitting the notification bell on the channel so you'll always know when I upload new videos 😊
Hey kev, I was wondering if you could suggest a wave maker for my new 180 I'm setting up this weekend. I use a smaller sicce in my 75g but I don't have a clue how much more powerful one I would need for the 180...also trying to figure out if I should get 1 or 2. Thanks for the help bro
hey kev hey cool video on wave makers hey on a 60gal cichlids tank do you think it will be better to put the wave maker on the sunny side of the intake canister filter at the top or across from the intake at the top your personal opinion I'm asking and again great video
@@KaveManAquatics so the same side as the return hose thanks I appreciate your help so much your videos are great I just downloaded your free crystal water book 700 wavemaker too powerful for a 60 gallon
@@KaveManAquatics okay thank you kev I got it now I'm just new with aquarium still learning so glad I found your channel on RUclips thanks for taking time out out there I appreciate it
Hey Kev, quick question, Im planning on purchasing a new 125 gallon tank. In your opinion, would I have sufficient filtration if I ran 2 FX2 filters to keep the water clean ? I thought 2 FX2 canisters would be enough on a 125 gallon tank. What do you think?
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Hey Kev off subject a little. I have a 20gal I'm getting ready for fish. It has bacteria in filter and all however the ammonia is 0.25. When I do my water change Monday should I do 50% and be good or what?
How do they relax and sleep though with a wave maker?
Please help
just thank you for being a brother that's not acting a fool about the hobby . you come across quite intelligent
Lol Thank you! I appreciate that 😊
Exactly why i subscribed! Just ran into one of your shorts & instantly sub'd Thank you!
That comment is offensive.
How a brother act as fool on the hobby? Haha
Passive aggressive but as a POC, I see what he’s saying. It’s great to see
Ive watched about 15 videos for wavemakers, just clicked on yours. Holy crap you're no nonsense and right to the point. you answered like 5 of my questions just in this one video. Nice job man!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful! 😁 I try to keep that same energy on most of the channel! Hope you enjoy!
Here’s another really good one - ruclips.net/video/-GxwWc_riuA/видео.html
Since the last upload on wave maker in a tank I haven’t looked back, in fact I eventually bought another for the opposite side as advised by yourself.
Kev, I find your advice and content invaluable and I’m sure so many viewers have also benefited from your advice.
Many thanks 🙏
So glad to hear the content has been helpful for you! Thanks for those words! 😊
I have used yout trick with water circulation. My aquarium looks amazing now and the aggression went down. Thank you for your help
Lukasz Kusmirek Thats awesome!! 👏 So glad I could help! 😊
Hey Kev! Thanks for all of the inisights with you many video on how to keep my Cichlids happy. Yes, I have added a Wavemaker to my tank and gotten rid of the bubblers. However, my brain has been mulling over the "gas exchange" concept. Most everyone stuggles to keep the tops of the tank tight to prevent our friends from getting out and other critters from getting in. Yet when we almost seal off the top of the tank , , , how do we get fresh new air into the tank without air stones? With the top sealed we are keeping all of the bad gases in the tank and only exchanging bad gas with bad gas. As my Cichlids are not ever trying to jump out of the tank, I have removed the feeding lid from my setup. Now I believe I will be giving the tank access to some fresh air of the gas exchange to really happen. I have been without my feeding lid for about 2 weeks and have also found that I no longer have algee building up on the remaiing glass lid areas.
Did I miss something in one of your videos or is this something that may need to be considered.
Thanks,
Chuck
One of the most methodical and straight forward fish people on YT...keep up the good work man, that really helped
Thanks for those words! Glad to hear you guys are finding the content helpful! 😊
First video of yours I have ever watched!! Great info, all made sense. Great channel!
Thanks bro, hope I made a Sub out of you! 😊
I came across your Chanel last night and so far I have watch almost all your starter vids and they are helping a hell of a lot
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Hi, appreciate all the great content. Question, are wave makers good for a discus setup?
Not typically. They prefer still calm water.
That adorable parrot fish in the beginning of the video is just as curious as we are. 😍🐟
Thank you very much for that very helpful information. 👍❤️
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it! Yes Gordo is full of personality 😁
Great advice, thanks so much. Gping to get my 2nd wave maker for the bottom of the african cichlid tank this weekend. 👍
Another fantastic video as always !
Much love from canada,
NewFound Aquatics !
Much appreciated! 😊
I got the two wave makers that you used in your tank on my new 75 gallon and they really helped cycle that water around. I got a FX6 with this tank and the big fan along with the FX6 output flow make great surface agitation that I was amazed to see.
That is awesome! Glad I could help! 😁💪
Hey Kev. Love the channel! You have helped me quite a bit with setting up my tank with your informational videos. I recently went away from using an air stone and converted to wave makers after watching your videos. I have a 55g tank, but am wondering if two is too much for a 55g. I currently have one up top for surface agitation, and one on the opposite end in the corner pointing towards the filter intake. What are your thoughts on this? Is one wave maker fine for a 55g? Or keep the two in there.
Same here. I installed one for surface agitation and waste picker-upper. The other is put away but not sure if I should install it either
Wish I had teachers like you in college 😂 i had two wave makers set up for my baby Mbunas but noticed the current was a little too strong for them so I unplugged one and have the other on for surface agitation til they mature enough. So far they love it! Thanks Kev!
Lol thanks...glad the info was helpful for you. You did the right thing, stick with one until they grow a bit 😊
Your parrot fish cracked me up! He was paying attention, but he was also like “who are you talking to, bro?” 😂
👁️👄👁️
🤣🤣 He has tons of personality like that 🤣
Appreciate the link. My juvenile mbuna appear not to dig the wavemaker current just yet. They run for the cover of their rocks and caves. I just put in two wavemakers about 4" from the surface pointing downward. One across the back glass, the other up front. They run 30 mins every three hours. The Hydors kick up detritus for sure.
Additionally, I reinstalled the Eheim pre-filters on both canisters.
Thanks for the information and conversation.
Came for the wave maker, but that background is the best I’ve seen.
Thanks! 😁 All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊
Thanks Bro, this totally worked!
My water is super clear and It keep my sand super clean.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
I love all your videos, the best on youtube by far , you have helped me heaps , cheers mate
Thanks bro, So glad to hear that! 😊
Hey Kev, nice work again . Just wondering , you never mention the use of power heads. Why is that..?
I just prefer wave makers 😊
Hi Kave
Thanks a lot for this video
I have fixed wave maker in my chichlid tank and now my fishes are happy and healthy .
My Pleasure, Glad I could help!
Another banger
Just got a wave maker for my 20 gallon . My filter is centered in back. Do put my wave make upwards position in the middle of the aquarium glass ?
Hey! Where did you get your background from? Looks amazing!
Thanks, aquadecorbackgrounds.com
Check out this video of the install - ruclips.net/video/6oTolrohmXE/видео.html
Thank you for your videos! You’ve saved my life, haha. (From the missus) I brought a sunsun wave maker and it is dead silent! Where as my aquasyncro one, vibrants louder then my air pump does and at night all you can hear while trying to sleep is vibrating
That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! 😊
😊This was very helpful. Thank you!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Super simple and flow info as it should be, really nice guy channel, congrats!
Much appreciated! Thank you!!
Love your content. Can I use ware maker on Arowanas tanks? Thanks
Absolutely!
This was very clear and helpful. Thank you
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
This channel is a god send
lol, Thank you bro 😊😊 Glad you're enjoying the channel.
Just found your videos, and they are great. Have a small 10 gal tank, as I'm just starting out, currently using my filter and one airstone for O2 surface agitation. Is there a minimum size tank that you should consider a wave maker?
Hi mr kev. Im frm Malysia. How are you. Very good explaination frm your youtube channel. I already used the wave maker. How long the wave maker to turn on?. Thanks mr kev.
Thanks bro, If your fish are the type that enjoy the current, you can leave it on 24/7. I never turn mine off 😁
Hey! I just found your channel and I’ve been checking out some vids and they’re amazing! I recently just got fish and I’m still figuring everything out! Do you think i should get a wave maker for my 9gal fish tank? Amazing video btw!
Thank you, glad you're enjoying the channel. 9 gal is too small for a wave maker. Go with an airstone for good water movement and surface agitation
@@KaveManAquatics thank you!!!
Hey bro im a new subscriber. I love your set up. Thanks for the great videos. Keep it up...
Thanks bro, glad you’re enjoying the videos 😊
@@KaveManAquatics I see you have several OB's. What type is the one that looks rainbow? Or is it just your lighting?
@@jaredmartin4787 I have so many colors man you have to be more specific lol try taking a snap shot and send it to my IG or FB
@@KaveManAquatics ok dude I can't find you without your name
All the links are in the videos description. Same name as this channel on all social media
Love your content and your tanks. Both are very well put together. Keep it up, bro.
Thank you bro! will do! 😁
Thank you for all this information you gave to us it’s really help. but i would like to ask you if I have a kind of small fish do you think it’s working well with this fan it’s not death by sticking on it?!
If fish die for any reason, they will eventually stick to the wave maker. Doesnt mean the wave maker killed them. But with small fish you have to make sure the flow isnt too strong for them. They should still be able to swim where they want.
You're definetely on top of this shit Bruh! GREAT JOB!!!
Thank you my bro! 😁💪
But fan of your channel brother. I know this video is about wave makers. The back ground you have in the aquarium is awesome. I would also like to buy it. Where did you buy this aquarium 3D background in the first peacock cichlid aquarium ? Appreciate your help brother!
Thanks bro, check out Aquadecorbackgrounds.com and use code KaveMan10 for 10% off!
@@KaveManAquatics thanks bro. That’s a big help. Their prices aren’t for the faint hearted 🤣 This will surely help me out !
02:36 ah yes, that Scuba diver guy 😆 My parents had that guy, (except he was pink) and we also had the pirate ship wheel, the treasure chest and a sunken pirate ship - all somehow stuffed in a 10 gallon tank 🤣
🤣🤣🤣 brings back memories! 🤣
Very informative thank you so much 😁
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
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Great content! Keep them coming! Thanks
Thanks, will do!
Hello from the Bahamas..we have 700 island, am from the one call Freeport grand Bahama..My wave maker don't have different settings..the one I have is called FreeSea FS-130..
Check the link in videos description, the freesea 1600 can be adjusted.
Well said👏🏽
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Hello! I just found your channel and love it! It’s very informative and direct to the point. Keep the good content coming! Question: I’m setting up an Oscar tank (55 gal). I have a canister filter and will be adding a bio sponge filter. Would you recommend add the wave makers?
Thanks bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! Before thinking about wave makers...you need a bigger tank. Oscars get huge...and their minimum tank size requirement is about 75-125 for just 1 Oscar.....if you start out with an oscar in a 55 he will quickly outgrow it, and when he does he will be super stressed in that tank.
@@KaveManAquatics yeah, that’s what I’m reading everywhere. That’s for your input
My pleasure, good luck bro 💪
Would like to see you do a review of the maxspect gyre pump.
Can I use a wavemaker on my 20 gallon? If so, what size. Im having black scum on my glass and plants. I do have a spoge filter and airstone already
Mine have been on 24/7 (125g) for years now. I don't turn them off except when cleaning tank. I had 2 but one unit died and the 2nd one is showing it's age. I am about to buy another unit soon. I have the Fluval FX6 and extended the output and made it the 2nd unit to help push the water toward the intake side. Like your fish, my Africans Cichlids love the flow and have fun swimming into the flow.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! 👍
I found your site and have learned so much! I have a 20 gallon long mainly with guppies and tetras. I have a double sponge filter, but I am noticing lots of detritus on the bottom of my tank. I have clear water with low nitrates because the tank is heavily planted. I am trying to decide if I should add a small wave maker, or add an HOB on the tank. Any suggestions?
Hi Kev, excellent channel, I used to have a much bigger tank a few years back but space is now at a premium so only a tiny 30gl tank now. I have a Fluval 207 filter, the outlet is at the opposite end to the inlet would a wave maker be better placed at the bottom of the tank as far away from the intake but still at the same end as it would continuing the the cycle flow? ( I hope this makes sense)
Thank you for the valuable guidance 🙏❤
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
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@@KaveManAquatics sure I will
I use sicce voyger 3, voyager2 & voyager 4 😊 after seeing ur video but eagerly waiting to see The Best Medicine video on SWIM BLADDER - TIA
Hey Kev , in my 55 I was running one small wavemaker on the opposite side of the intake and had the output on the same side as the wavemaker. It was going pretty well. I bought a bigger wavemaker like the one you have on top and moved my output to the center and pointed it away from the intake . However I think the vortex I created is too strong for my 5 month old Oscar . Do you think I should keep just one wavemaker at the top like you suggest or go back to my old setup?
Excellent Kev!
Hey boss hope all is well. Got a question for ya. Will a wave make be ok in a 55gal tentra tank. Will they be ok with the current?
HEY, I have a 210L tank and just added some baby African cichlids to the tank after all water parameters were ok. The wave maker seemed to be too strong for them though! They kept looking for hiding spots away from currents almost. Am i correct in thinking I should wait until they're bigger to use it or maybe just use it for a few hours a day?
Great channel btw and amazing content
If they look stressed from the current I would get a smaller one or remove it all together. They should still be able to swim freely if not its too strong.
Hey Kev, I’ve been tossing and turning about getting a power head / wave maker for a week now as I’ve noticed my cichlid tank has oxygenation issues (fish are gasping and ammonia and nitrite are zero). Your video literally had every answer for me so I really appreciate it!
Just one question, what model would you recommend for a 150L African tank? Preferably I’d want one that I can adjust the flow rate of to get the best flow for my fish.
The adjustable ones are more expensive but here’s the one I use - amzn.to/3bcBdDr
Appreciate the helpful tip bro!
No problem 👍
KaveMan Aquatics I got one for my tank today and works like a charm.
@@kennythach8919 Nice! Glad I could help! 😊
Love the videos any questions I have RUclips always directs me to your channel! Definitely smacked that sub and like button !!!! 🔥
Awesome! Thanks for the sub! I appreciate that! 😁💪
Hello. Thanks so much for the content. I have been researching on how to clear up the water in my 75g tank. I came across your channel and have been watching about wave makers. I have ordered one to start with and will see if I need a second one. The filter I have is on the back right corner of my aquarium. You state to put the wave maker on the same side as the filter. The question I have is will the water coming out of the filter interfere too much with the wave maker? Thanks in advance if you are able to answer.
When you say Back Corner, I have to assume you have an HOB filter. With these it is possible for the 2 flows to crash and create micro bubbles. Best way I advise is to keep wave maker on same side, but bring it as close to the front viewing glass as possible to try and avoid that crash. Good luck!
@@KaveManAquatics Thanks for the reply. I will try that.
Kev about the wave maker , do most fish enjoy the flow ? Will it be obvious if they enjoy it or not ? As always thanks for your help ...db
All fish are different. Some enjoy flow some prefer still water. First identify what your kind of fish prefer. But yes, if they like heavy current you will be able to tell.
Hello
Thank you for you informative helpful videos .
I got a question regarding red ear slifer turtle :
1 - Is wave maker good for turtles ?
2 - i found similar wave maker like the one you're using and found another expensive one , more like A Beam wave maker rather than circular , which one you suggest ??
I have a 250 gallon tank. 1 can on the left and top filters on the top 1 on each side. I have very larg cichlids
Good content. Subscribed
Thanks for the Sub! 💪
Great video... can and how do you adjust the "flow mode" for the free-sea wavemaker?
Thanks! 😊 Those dont have adjustment. The bigger Uneclife wave maker does.
Glad I found you man! I live in a small town and know no one in the hobby. Any advice on whether I need a wave maker for a 20 Long freshwater? No plants, just looking for add-ons I can use to get optimal water clarity.
Glad you found the channel too! 😊💪 A 20 is too small for a wavemaker, try adding a sponge filter, it'll add mechanical filtration! And download my free ebook on crystal clear water, it'll definitely help - bit.ly/H2O
@@KaveManAquatics I’ll definitely download! Subscribed and looking forward to more brother! 👍🏼
Awesome!
Very informative bro. Now I am considering a wave maker to help with aggression. Definitely gotta do research for central and north American cichlids.
Definitely helpful for aggression, like night and day for my guys! 😊
@@KaveManAquatics Very helpful bro especially when it comes to the best places to put them in the tank. Makes a lot of sense, thank you.
Love your videos
Thanks
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
I have 2 tanks. They arent that long but they are pretty deep. One of the is 60 cm wide and 55 cm in height (40 in depth, 120litre). Have a juwel bio something in the right corner. With a single fan wavemaker.
The other is 60 cm wide and 75 cm in height (75in depth, 330litre) with a Fluval 407 with intake to the right and output on the left. Haven't got a wavemaker for that yet. (Gonna start the tank up in a couple of days)
Where should I put my WaveMakers to get that detritus clearing effect?
On the same side as the intake? Even if they are that deep?
Learned a lot from you btw, encouraged me to get a second tank👍😃
Thanks for all the info, it's very useful, i guess you are right about all the facts. I got Arowana, Kaloi, Lampan with wave maker all live in harmony :)
Awesome!
I have a Kamfa fish(Flowerhorn family). Can you tell me if should I install a wave maker?
same question. Did u install it? if so, how is the fish react?
I have a 60gal. tank with 4 American cichlids in it. I'm considering buying a wave maker just because of your RUclips video! My question is should I but the single head one or the double headed one?
Its really just personal preference, and make sure the cuurent isnt too strong for your guys
Thanks...I do plan on adding more cichlids, so I'm going to go with the double headed one!
😊👍
First off, great videos you've been a huge help to the beginners in my household so THANKS! We added a Freesea wavemaker (from your affiliate links), do you know where I can find a manual for this item? Trying to adjust the flow and don't know which way (towards the motor or away from the motor) to slide the white adjustment for minimal flow. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks bro, glad the channel has been helpful for you. I know exactly what you mean. Took me a minute to figure it out as well, Sliding it away from the motor is a heavier flow, sliding it towards the motor is less flow.
@@KaveManAquatics Perfect, thanks!
I am ordering my wave maker today thank you so much for this advice😯
My pleasure! Glad I could help! 😊
Appreciate you using my affiliate links 👍💪
What would you recommend as I have large tank with a sump. Weir is at the top and outlet is at the top on the same side. Would you face the outlet one way and put the wave maker the other side from the weir at the bottom in this case?
Hey msn watch your shit all the time...good stuff.
Newsy I got 125 gallon thst I bought from my buddy .fish came with it and 2 cascade 1200s..so my question is this can I change out that filter media and put new stuff in..I got the bio balls,ceramic rings,the pro carbon pack I got the filter thst goes InThe tank ect..neway can I take the old filter media and maybe Soak it with the new media I got cause the old media looks pretty bad..just let me know and I appreciate ya
Would wave makers be good for a tank with bottom feeding fish ?
What about puffers ?
Hi Kev, in an overstocked cichlids tank, do we really need to run a wave maker in winter?
You dont ever "need" to run a wave maker. But if you choose to run one the season really doesnt matter. They'll enjoy it all year round 😊
Hey Kev… My Uarus don’t like the current (like Discus) they drop down in a corner so I run wave maker periodically to clean up substrate.. I put a big sponge filter in my 150 man what a difference.. next filter clean I’ll put some poly fill in. You da man Kev✌🏽
Thanks bro, Glad I could help! 😊
Very informative! Everything you explained made perfect sense. My fish let me know if they like the current or not. Most love it but guppies don't. I have several tanks with several different currents, so I am intrigued with the Wave Maker.
Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful 😊
Hey Kev, i followed this set up and it was great. But I’m wondering what’s the usual temperature of your tank? Thanks 👍
African cichlids do well at 78-83...I keep mine at 80
Thank you for this info. Very useful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for another great video 👍after seeing the video I bought an wave maker. Only have one question about it. I can set a setting for pulsing the waves or I let it run on a constant flow. What do you advise, are waves better for mbuna cichlides?
Thank yo bro, glad you enjoyed the video. Either one is fine, they'll love them both. It's more just a personal preference.
@@KaveManAquatics Thanks 👍
Probably a stupid question but all you guys got big tanks, would a wave maker be beneficial in a smaller tank? My sons tank is a 45 gallon with tropical fish in it, mostly rams, loaches and some tetras
Hey Kev, do you know if Paradise gourami and Tetras like the current from wave makers? I have a Freesea 130 in a 20 gallon that I just installed last night, put it seemed a little too powerful and the Paradise seemed to be hanging out near the bottom of the tank on the other end as if to avoid it, so I switched it off this morning. Couldn't find info specifically about the Paradise and Tetras specific to whether they like current.... Also the Freesea 130 looked like the cheapest and smallest, which seemed appropriate for a 20 gallon, but open to other wave maker type suggestions. Thanks!
Great information and beautiful, classic African Cichlid tank. I have a 125 gallon African setup with two Eheim 2217's and 2 FX6's. I'd still like more surface agitation though, so I am looking into a strong wave maker.
Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful. Great set up you have there. Check out my more recent videos, I now have a 210 African Set up 😁
Your video is simply great 👍,
I have a aquriam , I do water changer regularly but my water No2 very good and No3 very bad and GH also very high.... this is something my tap water already have them ,
How can I reduce the NO3 and GH apart from water change...
I am already running 2nd filter should I add more media in it ?
Also I don’t have weave maker I am going to add one soon
A second filter and/or more media will not reduce Nitrates. Only water changes and live plants can reduce nitrates.
Love your videos 👏
Thank you! 😊
Just learned something new, goldfish don't like current.... you are on your game my man💯🙏
Thank you bro, glad I could help 😊
Hey Kev, I just started using wave makers after watching your videos. Do I need 2 in a 55 gal tank, it seems a bit much after installing them.
One will be more than enough 👍💪
Hey man subscribed to you a while ago when setting up my first cichlid tank but keep forgetting to check in on videos!
I have a 300l mbuna tank, all juveniles running an FX6. However lots of rockwork in there and fitted an Eheim pre-filter to intake which reduced flow ever so slightly.
Think a wave maker would be good for pushing detritus out etc...I didn't realise it pulled it back so should be on intake side.
If only using one wavemaker would you have it facing up for surface agitation or focus it downwards to push stuff off the sand bed?
If you're only go to use one always on top angled upward. It will pull the detritus to it from underneath so yes on same side as filter intake. I suggest hitting the notification bell on the channel so you'll always know when I upload new videos 😊
@@KaveManAquatics cheers, I had worked it out from finishing your video.
Top man thank you
I know it’s an old video, but I have a 20 gallon tank with some Tangs in it. Is a wave maker gonna be too much for that tank?
Hey kev, I was wondering if you could suggest a wave maker for my new 180 I'm setting up this weekend. I use a smaller sicce in my 75g but I don't have a clue how much more powerful one I would need for the 180...also trying to figure out if I should get 1 or 2. Thanks for the help bro
Good content my brother
Thank you bro! 😁💪
I have a 75 gallon with 1 large Oscar I looked online and they prefer slow current what type of wave maker set up would I need?
hey kev hey cool video on wave makers hey on a 60gal cichlids tank do you think it will be better to put the wave maker on the sunny side of the intake canister filter at the top or across from the intake at the top your personal opinion I'm asking and again great video
Same side of the intake on top 👍
so not same side of return hose thanks kev I appreciate you your videos they are great keep them coming
@@roystevenson1297 No same side as the intake.
@@KaveManAquatics so the same side as the return hose thanks I appreciate your help so much your videos are great I just downloaded your free crystal water book 700 wavemaker too powerful for a 60 gallon
@@KaveManAquatics okay thank you kev I got it now I'm just new with aquarium still learning so glad I found your channel on RUclips thanks for taking time out out there I appreciate it
Hey Kev, quick question, Im planning on purchasing a new 125 gallon tank. In your opinion, would I have sufficient filtration if I ran 2 FX2 filters to keep the water clean ? I thought 2 FX2 canisters would be enough on a 125 gallon tank. What do you think?
Thanks for sharing. I love your shirt.
Thank you! You can find it in my shop - kavemanaquatics.com/kaveman-merch 😊
Would you recommend 1 or 2 wave makers for a 3ft tank?
Electric Blue Acara. More flow? Or less flow? Thanks.