Is a wave maker necessary?

[12 Volt Man]

I was thinking about doing that but what the arowana and bichirs who jump I didn't want to risk it

ya that true either one might be able to jump up the water fall especially when they are smaller

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Not necessary, but it gives you a nice amount of circulation, helps with airation. And if you get the right one you can vary the current and point them in the right direction to get everything perfect. I've got a pair of 20K lph powerheads in by 440L tank.

 

[Irecruitfish]

Not necessary, but it gives you a nice amount of circulation, helps with airation. And if you get the right one you can vary the current and point them in the right direction to get everything perfect. I've got a pair of 20K lph powerheads in by 440L tank.

Do keep the pair on the same side or on opposite ends of the tank with one higher and one lower?

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Used to be opposite sides one higher one lower, but with the current tank the wires aren't long enough. So, both near the top, one pointed a little up the other one down. They have a light sensor that switches them off when it's dark.

 

[Irecruitfish]

Used to be opposite sides one higher one lower, but with the current tank the wires aren't long enough. So, both near the top, one pointed a little up the other one down. They have a light sensor that switches them off when it's dark.

Nice I'll look into those if they are not costly

 

[Newtrybe]

anytime i use a wavemaker i try to have the current push any debris into one area. very helpful for cleanup time!

 

[Irecruitfish]

I need one then! Do you place it towards the bottom?