WavySeas or Wavebox

[THP]

Title says it all. I'm contemplating which to use for an SPS only 180g tank. As the footer says, currently using a closed loop on an OceansMotions. Inlet to closed loop is at the center, back of the tank. The 4 outlets are positioned 2 per side mid-way.

Sump return is on a split adj top drilled center nozzle. I have a brand new mag 1200 from a few years back that can be used if I go with a pair of WaveSeas (1 at each end) or is the Wavebox way more superior even though I have 2 short depth overflow boxes at each end of the tank.

Opinions please.

Cheers

[THP]

hmm, alright. Anyone have a preference from experience with both?

[Denadai]

I have a wave box....I love it....you can see the polyps going back and forth.

For SPS, the water washes the SPS for inside and I think this is a good reason to buy one

Regards

[hatfielj]

I vote for wavyseas if you're going for sps. I think it creates a more realistic random flow for sps. The wave box's just kind of rock stuff back and forth and I personally don't think they are as good for sps. Just my opinion though. If I were you I would try to go see them in action on someone else's tank first and see which one you like better in person. Good luck!

[CUNAReefer]

I like the wavebox. I have it in my 120 and love it. All of my SPS polyps are extended to the max. Other than the return pump, this is the only water movement equipment I have in my tank.

[IPT]

wavysea and I like it. Since the ohter pump is linear the changing direction from the Wavysea helps stir things up nicely.

[checkinhawk]

i have a wavebox and love it,all my sps have awesome PE and seem to like the rocking.the wavebox rocking does a fantastic job of keeping solid waste and particles suspended in the water for your filters to remove.

[rogergolf66]

I can't comment as I don't know what a wavysea is. but I think the wavebox is great. I am looking for a used one right now.

Roger

[marinelife]

Wave box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have two and they are great. Back and forth motion is how the ocean works!

[saltywet]

I have four wavy seas plus on each corner of my tank for sps for my closed loop using a hammerhead pump. My tank size is 240 gallon. I get awesome random flow, but not a swath of water movement like a wavebox can make.

Real estate is important to me and I did not want to put a wavebox in my tank.

Therefore, I was looking into 2 vortechs for awhile becasue I saw clips of them making waves in people's tank. Look at Eco Techs forum to see if this may be right for you.

My tank size is 240 gallon.

[THP]

Thanks everyone for the opinions. Seems 1/2 and 1/2 between each and excellent reasons for either. The only downside I see to the wavebox is its shear size. So with that, I'm leaning towards 3 WavySeas but not sure of that many yet. Like someone said, if I could see both cases in action I could make a better decision.

The current return is split between two adjustable pcv returns. I'm thinking a wavysea at that point would be a much better approach. Since the oceans motions 4 way is stiring things mid-way, 2 per side from each end of the tank, I could use my mag pump to run 2 extra oceans motions on a timer. 1 at each front, near surface end of the tank. The sides of the tank are not vueable as its a somewhat in wall tank.

[spykes]

hey THP i didnt want to hijack your thread, but since we are on the topic of wavebox. How efficient do you think a wavebox would be in a 3ft tank? i seen many 6ft tanks with wavebox but has anyone tried them on smaller tanks?

[rogergolf66]

4 foot still worked well.

[Holyreefer]

i vote for wavysea

[xtm]

go to youtube and see them in action. The wavebox is awesome..