I would use it in hot summer to cool down water temperature especially during the day. More evaporation would occur which is good for a freshwater aquarium. However, it cannot replace a filter powerhead or air pump
Brother airpump is all time best only you need to buy according to your tank and more than this set this on proper place....because of air pump you got surface agitation thanks...your video are best and your channel i only keep my opinion and your new friend and subscriber here keep it up 😇👍
hey I just switched over to only wave maker in my 150 and my tank looks so much better without Sponge filters!! Great Video!! Will stay tuned with Sub!!
I still use an air pump for my sponge filter. With a 4 inch air stone disk it moves water, but the one benefit of a wave maker is that fish like swimming against the current to some degree. Even tiny fish like having just a bit of resistance. That's why I plan on getting one also. Been looking for days what is the most reliable one. Don't want to be spending $10 every month or every other month. That's gonna be $60-$120 a year. Thinking about getting a water pump but those aren't as effective due to the water coming out of a 1 inch hole.
@@everythingaquarium thanks. That has good reviews on amazon too. Yesterday I ordered a kedsum water pump. It's the blue one. I liked it because speeds can be adjusted. Got the weakest one 400gph for now. It's going in a 10 gallon for guppies and platy fish. If it's not strong enough I'll go one step up to the 660gph. Don't want the strongest one because it might be too loud.
I’m very late but thank you for the video! Can I ask what model you have you can turn it down? I just bought this guy & have been unsuccessful adjusting the pressure.
It's a marineland maxijet 900. There is technically no adjustment the only way to turn it "down" is to convert it to a power head using the included impeller. The mode I show is the wavemaker mode or "circulation" mode which moves alot more water!
I just dropped one in my 55 with red belly piranha and tiger barbs I’m running a wet dry trickle filter with an over flow the only thing in my tank is the overflow the return and the power head I keep good ph ammonia and DO readings I work in water treatment to it’s pretty easy to take a sample into work and test for all 3 the tank is less cluttered with the wet dry filter the only reason I run a power head is to keep my solids in suspension and get rid of dead spots
Extract the wind propeller with the air collecting feature outside of the window and you will get the air supplying to your aquarium. Quite and free watts. =)
Hi I wanted to ask if a wavemaker can be used instead of air pump? My aquarium has been on air pump since I’ve got it but now I’m thinking maybe a wavemaker will be able to be instead of it?
Air pump run at around 4w for a double outlet 4L/min output. Powerhead like your run at 20w-25w. On a show tank yes, in multiple tank the running cost start to add up really quick.
Do you think it's too powerful for a 29 gal? And your setup seems pretty quiet, would you say it doesn't make much noise? My tank is in my bedroom so I like to keep it quiet lol
This model specifically yes too powerful but, they have other models in size that would work just fine! Relatively quiet but not silent, they are pretty cheap so you kind of get what you pay for with it. If your looking for dead silent check out some more top tier wavemakers they usually are very nice.
Okay, thanks. Will the wave maker stress out my fishes? I have a 24 gallon tank.My fishes isn’t swimming around as much. Since I installed the wave maker.I run my wave maker 24/7 I only turn it off when Im feeding them.
Well it all depends, you should have a relatively small wavemaker for that size tank and the fish should be suitable for faster flow, some fish do not like fast flow. Do some research on your fish's preference of flow and depending on the wavemaker turn it down or maybe find a smaller one.
Most fish it will stress out. Especially in a 24 gallon unless you get a really really small one and you have African cichlids in there you will be okay with those
Great vid dude, I’ve got similar set up however a glass lid (aquaone nano 80 bow front) will this reduce oxygen? If so do you recommend an air stone as an addition?
Thanks! Actually if the circulation pump is pointed at the surface it will increase surface agitation causing more oxygen exchange therfore gassing off co2 and introducing more oxygen into the water column. So you should have plenty enough oxygen from just a circulation pump!
@@everythingaquarium it ripples the water but no “white water” is created. Thanks for the video dude, I’m looking to get Co2 eventually as we get more plants so may need the air stone to balance!
Why not use a siphon and make the water go up and drop it to the aquarium? It does not involve any electricity and provides the same effect that does devices enable.
So i got my spray bars running along the back spraying towards the front and upwards, like a typical 45degree setup, would that create a weird flow if i put in a wave maker too? OR perhaps remove the spray bars and have a duckbill pushing the same direction, im confused lol
Where to position the wave maker in accord to the HOB filter? Ive heard opposite side of the tank from where the filter is; then I was told the same side as the filter. Opposite end from the filter seems the most sensible. Any advice would be appreciated. (Looking for accurate placement of wave maker in a 30gal with using a HOB filter … filter is on the right side of tank. As of now, only have one wave maker ).
Not sure If anyone has replied but the wave maker and filter should be on the same side so that your tank can set up a proper circulation and all the floating debris flow into ur filters as the wave maker is sucking in water
You are correct. Typically wave makers go on the opposite side of the tank, that way debris is pushed towards the filter intake. I usually turn mine off before feeding.
any power filter can do it if you properly adjust the outlet. no extra wave maker needed. does not metter if it is internal filter or external. If you can adjust somehow the outflow direction and speed , you will get the same result. I've been doing this since my first power filter. Also, not every fish likes that strong current, so too much is not too good.
My juvenile angelfish just died getting sucked by my wavemaker. Im so sad. Urgh. Probably have to be careful when using wavemaker with juvenile thin fish urgh.
Those fish would not run out of air and die with a $10 air pump tbh you don’t need an air pump or that power head as you have a hang on back filter that moves the surface of the water.
My Alita AL - 6A is very quiet, Less run cost, Doesn't raise temp, has been running flawlessly for years, and can run 8+ tanks.... I'll stick with air.
Air pump is better. Not only are you breaking the surface tension when the bubbles reach the top and pop but you're also breaking surface tension where the bubbles are made. There is nothing better than an air stone. If you want the best of both worlds get an Expertmatic filter/wave maker/air stone. It does it all.
The problem is they're very loud, run hot and have too many moving parts to last long when run 24hr per day. They also don't perform superior to this. This is quiet, and the mechanics have less friction which means it's more likely to last for years.
@@westernartifact4163 Your right they are quiet and may last longer. I've never had one fail though but no matter how you look at it bubbles aerate better. You can also get internal pumps like the xpertmatic in tank filter that makes bubbles filters and moves a ton of water.
@@westernartifact4163 My Alita AL - 6A is very quiet, Doesn't raise temp, has been running flawlessly for years, and can run 8+ tanks.... I'll stick with air.
Brother that's just not doing a better job than an air stone 😂 you are looking athow much water you are moving, that's besides the point 😂 that's not breajing durface better than gas exiting the surface lmao 😅😂
Wait till he finds out about an actual wave maker lol that little box store toy doesn't move water st all. I have a pump in my 10g nano that was only $140, it moves almost 2000gph and it sits flush to the glass and works on and app from my phone. .
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Thanks for your review. I just ordered mine from Amazon.
I would use it in hot summer to cool down water temperature especially during the day. More evaporation would occur which is good for a freshwater aquarium. However, it cannot replace a filter powerhead or air pump
Brother airpump is all time best only you need to buy according to your tank and more than this set this on proper place....because of air pump you got surface agitation thanks...your video are best and your channel i only keep my opinion and your new friend and subscriber here keep it up 😇👍
My 1200 just arrived and you weren’t kidding wow thanks for the recommendation I’m glad you posted this vid!
hey I just switched over to only wave maker in my 150 and my tank looks so much better without Sponge filters!! Great Video!! Will stay tuned with Sub!!
Are wave makers or bubblers better for thanks?
@@Boo-pv4hn I think wave makers due to the circulation
I still use an air pump for my sponge filter. With a 4 inch air stone disk it moves water, but the one benefit of a wave maker is that fish like swimming against the current to some degree. Even tiny fish like having just a bit of resistance. That's why I plan on getting one also. Been looking for days what is the most reliable one. Don't want to be spending $10 every month or every other month. That's gonna be $60-$120 a year. Thinking about getting a water pump but those aren't as effective due to the water coming out of a 1 inch hole.
I personaly use the marineland maxijet and have never had any issues!
@@everythingaquarium thanks. That has good reviews on amazon too. Yesterday I ordered a kedsum water pump. It's the blue one. I liked it because speeds can be adjusted. Got the weakest one 400gph for now. It's going in a 10 gallon for guppies and platy fish. If it's not strong enough I'll go one step up to the 660gph. Don't want the strongest one because it might be too loud.
I’m very late but thank you for the video! Can I ask what model you have you can turn it down? I just bought this guy & have been unsuccessful adjusting the pressure.
It's a marineland maxijet 900. There is technically no adjustment the only way to turn it "down" is to convert it to a power head using the included impeller. The mode I show is the wavemaker mode or "circulation" mode which moves alot more water!
I just dropped one in my 55 with red belly piranha and tiger barbs I’m running a wet dry trickle filter with an over flow the only thing in my tank is the overflow the return and the power head I keep good ph ammonia and DO readings I work in water treatment to it’s pretty easy to take a sample into work and test for all 3 the tank is less cluttered with the wet dry filter the only reason I run a power head is to keep my solids in suspension and get rid of dead spots
Extract the wind propeller with the air collecting feature outside of the window and you will get the air supplying to your aquarium. Quite and free watts. =)
Thank you for the info.
Can this be used lower in the tank to push co2 and better circulation around the tank?
It would work, but I would go with a smaller-sized power head.
Hi I wanted to ask if a wavemaker can be used instead of air pump? My aquarium has been on air pump since I’ve got it but now I’m thinking maybe a wavemaker will be able to be instead of it?
Yes
Air pump run at around 4w for a double outlet 4L/min output. Powerhead like your run at 20w-25w. On a show tank yes, in multiple tank the running cost start to add up really quick.
Not true, I have an oase stream max 4000 wave maker and it's only 5w
Do you think it's too powerful for a 29 gal? And your setup seems pretty quiet, would you say it doesn't make much noise? My tank is in my bedroom so I like to keep it quiet lol
This model specifically yes too powerful but, they have other models in size that would work just fine! Relatively quiet but not silent, they are pretty cheap so you kind of get what you pay for with it. If your looking for dead silent check out some more top tier wavemakers they usually are very nice.
I got the 600 marineland and it is blasting in my 45gallon. How did you adjust the strength?
I recently purchased one about 500 ghp at petco. And i have a wide 20g tank. Is it okay to use on guppies? And removing my air pump?
So could u like take a mini fan and place it at the surface of the tank to blow the water to agitate it ??
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Going to try this out thanks!
Awesome let me know your results!
Wait what you are showing in the box and what's in your tank is different 😩
Sorry never mind I looked up the Amazon link. This makes so much sense 😊
Great info. Subscribed to your channel 😊
Thanks!
Okay, thanks. Will the wave maker stress out my fishes? I have a 24 gallon tank.My fishes isn’t swimming around as much. Since I installed the wave maker.I run my wave maker 24/7 I only turn it off when Im feeding them.
Well it all depends, you should have a relatively small wavemaker for that size tank and the fish should be suitable for faster flow, some fish do not like fast flow. Do some research on your fish's preference of flow and depending on the wavemaker turn it down or maybe find a smaller one.
If your flow in your tank is fast get some zebra danios they love fast flowing waters. In they r schooling fish so I recommend 7 or more
Most fish it will stress out. Especially in a 24 gallon unless you get a really really small one and you have African cichlids in there you will be okay with those
Great vid dude, I’ve got similar set up however a glass lid (aquaone nano 80 bow front) will this reduce oxygen? If so do you recommend an air stone as an addition?
Thanks! Actually if the circulation pump is pointed at the surface it will increase surface agitation causing more oxygen exchange therfore gassing off co2 and introducing more oxygen into the water column. So you should have plenty enough oxygen from just a circulation pump!
@@everythingaquarium it ripples the water but no “white water” is created. Thanks for the video dude, I’m looking to get Co2 eventually as we get more plants so may need the air stone to balance!
Algae caused by high water flow plus light
Why not use a siphon and make the water go up and drop it to the aquarium? It does not involve any electricity and provides the same effect that does devices enable.
So i got my spray bars running along the back spraying towards the front and upwards, like a typical 45degree setup, would that create a weird flow if i put in a wave maker too?
OR perhaps remove the spray bars and have a duckbill pushing the same direction, im confused lol
Where to position the wave maker in accord to the HOB filter? Ive heard opposite side of the tank from where the filter is; then I was told the same side as the filter. Opposite end from the filter seems the most sensible. Any advice would be appreciated. (Looking for accurate placement of wave maker in a 30gal with using a HOB filter … filter is on the right side of tank. As of now, only have one wave maker ).
Not sure If anyone has replied but the wave maker and filter should be on the same side so that your tank can set up a proper circulation and all the floating debris flow into ur filters as the wave maker is sucking in water
You are correct. Typically wave makers go on the opposite side of the tank, that way debris is pushed towards the filter intake. I usually turn mine off before feeding.
any power filter can do it if you properly adjust the outlet. no extra wave maker needed. does not metter if it is internal filter or external. If you can adjust somehow the outflow direction and speed , you will get the same result. I've been doing this since my first power filter. Also, not every fish likes that strong current, so too much is not too good.
Good information
My juvenile angelfish just died getting sucked by my wavemaker. Im so sad. Urgh. Probably have to be careful when using wavemaker with juvenile thin fish urgh.
Thanks!
Bro is it ok to have a Plastic aquarium?
I myself dont use a air stone and I find the water is much clear,i guess it's due to the wave maker keeping the detritus moving and into the filter.
I use one in my 75 gallon tank, keeps substrate clean.
Yeah, I did away with air pumps back around 2000 only now I need them again for hydroponics (DWC). :/
Those fish would not run out of air and die with a $10 air pump tbh you don’t need an air pump or that power head as you have a hang on back filter that moves the surface of the water.
My Alita AL - 6A is very quiet, Less run cost, Doesn't raise temp, has been running flawlessly for years, and can run 8+ tanks....
I'll stick with air.
Your choice
Cory fish will d the same .. keep debris moving for the the filter to take in the poop.
Thanks for information 🙂. New sub. Let's stay connected
Tidal or aqua clear 110 does this and filters the tank.
Love my aquaclears. Had one on this tank at some point.
@@everythingaquarium :)
Air pump is good when transferring fish only thats forsure. ..
Air pump is better. Not only are you breaking the surface tension when the bubbles reach the top and pop but you're also breaking surface tension where the bubbles are made. There is nothing better than an air stone. If you want the best of both worlds get an Expertmatic filter/wave maker/air stone. It does it all.
The problem is they're very loud, run hot and have too many moving parts to last long when run 24hr per day. They also don't perform superior to this.
This is quiet, and the mechanics have less friction which means it's more likely to last for years.
@@westernartifact4163
Your right they are quiet and may last longer. I've never had one fail though but no matter how you look at it bubbles aerate better. You can also get internal pumps like the xpertmatic in tank filter that makes bubbles filters and moves a ton of water.
@@westernartifact4163 My Alita AL - 6A is very quiet, Doesn't raise temp, has been running flawlessly for years, and can run 8+ tanks.... I'll stick with air.
nice tank :)
Cant choose a filter like cant choose the words. Filtration and oxygenation are 2 very different processes brah,
Cool. You should get some real plants for your fish
Check out my waterbox 20 gallon it's fully planted hi tech!
Mine is too loud why is that yours isn’t
It all depends on the quality of the wavemaker
Bro i have a fluval cp4 WaveMaker it gives me a nice flow bro you should get 1 four the other side of your tank
Yea ill look into it forsure man. Thanks!
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Hi can you please help me do you leave it on all night
Yes 24 hours a day
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They are so loud
Yea most people go cheap = dead fish = scratching head why did all my fish die? Ans you were being a cheapskate.
Brother that's just not doing a better job than an air stone 😂 you are looking athow much water you are moving, that's besides the point 😂 that's not breajing durface better than gas exiting the surface lmao 😅😂
Wait till he finds out about an actual wave maker lol that little box store toy doesn't move water st all. I have a pump in my 10g nano that was only $140, it moves almost 2000gph and it sits flush to the glass and works on and app from my phone. .
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You have no idea what your talking about