Ocean Currents experience?

[captexas]

I just got a Marine Depot catalog in the mail and noticed they sell Ocean Current wave makers. They seem to do the same thing as Sea Swirls. The information given does not mention using a motor and it is hard to figure out how the units actually operate when mounted with the suction cups shown in the pics.

Does anyone have any of these in their tanks? They are much cheaper than Sea Swirls so I am curious how well they work.

Thanks, Chris

[z28pwr]

Cap, I've never used these before but this is what I found.


Ocean Currents Wave Generators
Ocean Currents Wave Generators are perfect for creating natural wave actions and removing dead spots. Each model has a 5/8" inlet (3/4" hose) and comes with mounting suction cups.

A. Pulser: Creates a pressure wave by pulsing a flat fan-shaped stream of water.

B. Two-Port Pulser: Creates a pressure wave by pulsing water through two opposing ports.

C. Oscillator: Creates a pressure wave with a 100° back and forth sweep of water.

D. Rotating Pulser: Creates a rotating, pulsing, pressure wave by using a flat fan-shaped stream of water combined with a 100° sweeping discharge.

E. Rotator: Creates a pressure wave with a 360° rotation of water.

Here's a review.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/library/weekly/pr/aaproceancurrentWM.htm

[dow]

Here's a link to a review of them at Aquarium Frontiers:

Ocean Currents Wave Generators (http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish/library/articleview2.asp?Section=Aquarium+Frontiers+--+Product+Review&RecordNo=2636)

Additionally, here is a review by the same guy of the Sea-Swirl and the Zoo-Med Power Sweep:
Sea-Swirl/Power Sweep (http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish/library/articleview2.asp?Section=Aquarium+Frontiers+--+Product+Review&RecordNo=3144)

The basic consensus from the author is the the Wave Generator and the Sea-Swirl both did about the same, which wasn't much for the amount of water you have to put through them (back pressure takes its toll).

Stand disclaimers apply, i. e. no financial connection, etc., etc., yada yada Yoda.

[TexasState]

Don't buy it. THey are not driven by a motor.

[Tim Marvin]

Stick with the surge units. You can build them yourself and they provide a much better wave simulation for half the cost. Elaborate ones can be built for about $100 for a ten gallon surge.

[Chris]

Here's an interesting new product (http://www.3iqventures.com/index.htm)

There's a thread on RC about it here (http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=139546).

[TexasState]

I'll sale a new SCDW wave maker for $40.

I also trying out a Wave2K unit.
wave2k.com

[Chris]

Vinh have you gotten a chance to see/use the SCDW in action yet?

If no one buys it from ya think you could bring it to the meeting? I wouldn't mind taking a look.

:)