Wavemaker settings

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  1. Tbstr3

    Tbstr3 Skunk Shrimp

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    i just got a 28g nano cube that has been up for four years im just wondering what the wavemaker should be set to turn on pumps there are 2 of them should one b set to come on every so many seconds and one evry couple min what you guys think thank you
     
    Tbstr3, May 9, 2009
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  2. Tbstr3

    Tbstr3 Skunk Shrimp

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    anybody?
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    i dont have expierence with them, but i would think every couple of a seconds would give you good random flow
     
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  4. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    I tend to change mine, I set it to every 10 secs for a few days then change it to every 2 mins for a few days then both on constant for a day or so and just mix it up. I find the corals don't seem to mind either way.
     
    invert phil, May 10, 2009
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