Do I need a wave maker? What GPH?

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  1. Hasuna91

    Hasuna91 Plankton

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    I have a 45 gallon tank, 36x24. Its currently still cycling and in a few weeks I plan on getting a couple clownfish and maybe a couple other small fish. I do plan on bringing in corals in a couple months. I currently have LR. Do I even need a wave maker? If so what GPH? Is there really much difference between the ones at my local LFS for $40-$100+ and the ones on ebay for less then half the price?


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    Hasuna91, Aug 18, 2013
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    No you do not need a wave maker. Yes there is a huge difference in performance IMO, you get what you pay for, the cheap ones are just that cheap.

    Two decent sized power heads should be more than a enough, you really do not need an surge action.
     
    Corailline, Aug 18, 2013
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  3. Coral Dreams

    Coral Dreams Astrea Snail

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    If you have a sump then you can use a SeaSwirl Oscillator they have a 1/2" and 3/4" return and bigger model's as well, all you have to do is hookup your return to it and your done. They optional mounting bracket if needed.
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    SeaSwirl Premium Aquatics - SeaSwirl Aquarium Supplies
     
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