Anyone running a Maxi-Stream on a wavemaker?

[reefnewbie54321]

I was thinking of running 4 MaxiStreams on a wavemaker and wanted to know if anyone has fixed the propeller glitches and is running one on a wave maker. If not what do you think would happen if I did run them on a wave maker ... I figure I will just have to change out a damaged propeller every 4 months or so.

[dhnguyen]

What propeller glitches did you have in mind? If you have a stopper built in, then the propeller should be able to correct the reverse spinning. The one thing that I have heard people complained about is that they don't like the chatter startup noise it makes when the wave makeer changes.


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[reefnewbie54321]

I never finished reading the maxi mod threads but I remeber people saying that it couldnt be run on a wavemaker for some reason that had to do with the propeller stopper and the propeller wearing out realy fast.

Whats the cause of the chatter start up noise?

[dhnguyen]

It chatters because the propeller blade has to hit the stopper to correct itself. I suppose one could come up with a better stopper design that would be quieter but that would be trickier to do.


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[Obi-dad]

My maxi-mod runs on a Chauvet dj timer, changes every 5 minutes, no problems after a couple of months.

[Mr.Nudibranch]

mine too, no problems I mean.

[reefnewbie54321]

I was looking at these to wavemakers

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ve.asp?CartId=

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...Product=RS3611

which one should I go with? or not use either and go with another one?

[dhnguyen]

Why don't you save yourself a buck or 2 and get a Chauvet? IT works just as well if not better and is cheaper.

D.

[reefnewbie54321]

I just did a google seardch for chauvet timer and the only timer I found was this

http://www.axemusic.com/product.asp?...4453&PT_ID=205

I68$

vs.

58$ Natrual Wave Maker
110$ Red Sea Wavemaster

is there some cheaper model that I just cant find?

[dhnguyen]

Not THAT Chauvet. This one


http://www.djdepot.com/chauvet-sf400...ler-p-485.html

[dhnguyen]

even better price here

http://www.cheapdjlights.com/item--2...--SF-4005.html

[reefnewbie54321]

Thanks for the help

saving 28$ is never a bad thing

[Kenzy]

Personnally I think this would be a better option instead of a timer. SwirlerStien This creates a much better random flow than a pulse wave maker.
If you can mod a MJ then this little project would be a piece of cake.

[dhnguyen]

Agreed ^

[reefnewbie54321]

I'm trying to hide my powerheads in my rock work and the swirlerstien is going to stick out like a sore thumb.

Ive already made up some DIY Deco Rocks for the MJ900's ... although the swirler stien would provide more flow then trying hide PH's in my rockwork I would rather sacrifice flow then have it sticking out in my tank. Its a all softie tank so flow isnt to important anyways.

[ddenham]

Obi-dad & Mr.Nudibranch:

hows the noise with the chauvet? no chattering?

[Obi-dad]

There is sometimes a slight chatter on startup, only lasts for a fraction of a second and not very loud.