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princer7
Mon, 26th May 2008, 11:35 AM
I'll be needing more flow that the returns from the sump on the upcoming 215 gallon tank. Not really sure which method would work the best. Any suggestions are welcome. Right now, I have several Koralia 3's and a 4.
LoneStar
Mon, 26th May 2008, 12:14 PM
My vote? Wavebox. With a tank that size it would work nicely. Its cheap to run and will move a lot of water too! Add the Koralia's throughout the tank for spot flow, you sps should be happy.
cpreefguy
Mon, 26th May 2008, 12:23 PM
Wavebox gets my vote. Or you could do the wavebox+wavysea :D
Ping
Mon, 26th May 2008, 12:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1duSSdjRb4
ismvel
Mon, 26th May 2008, 12:47 PM
nice....not having owned anything but a wavebox for about a week now...LOL....I say wavebox also..

I have mine tuned in to almost a 1.5" wave....it's cool....and they seem fairly readily available (used) on Reef Central for sale forums...unless you want to fork out $600+
SoLiD
Mon, 26th May 2008, 01:32 PM
There are so many satisfied Tunze WaveBox owners\users that love it and recommend it. It really is one of the best inventions for our hobby. I bought one 3 months ago and will be putting it in to my main system very soon. I can't wait to see what it does.
princer7
Tue, 27th May 2008, 05:20 PM
The wavebox is on its way!! I cannot wait to see this tank up and running.
cpreefguy
Tue, 27th May 2008, 05:42 PM
Great choice! Nothing beats the wave action that the wavebox puts out
captexas
Tue, 27th May 2008, 05:47 PM
It also kind of depends on how your tank will be plumbed. For the Tunze you don't need any drain or return lines. For the Sea Swirl, you will need a return line from either your sump or closed loop to feed it. If it's from your drain line/sump, then that is not really adding extra current, it is simply giving some change in wave/flow action from what existing flow you have from your return pump. If it's going to be fed by a closed loop, then that means more holes drilled in your tank, more plumbing, another pump, etc. Also, the gph is restricted depending on the size of the Sea Swirl. I have used Sea Swirls on a few tanks and love them, but they are big/bulky and you have to account for them in your plumbing plan.