DIY Wavebox / Wavemaker

My DIY Wavebox using some acrylic pieces to make the box and a Tunze 6000 stream. I also made my own wave controller to create an adjustable pulse. The circuit is based on the 555 timer IC that takes the Tunze's +v from the DIN5 and chop it into pulses. The whole DIY project costs about $210 complete.

Parts List:
Tunze 6000 Stream: $200
Acrylic sheets: free
Weld-On #16: $5
Electronics: $5
TOTAL: $210

Please visit my thread at ReefCentral for more details: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1411393

xtmreef

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• tunze
• wavebox
• reef
• tank
• fish
• corals
• saltwater
• diy

[MrJimbobwae]

just to let you know, the creatures you have in the tank do not actually experience this wave shit in nature. havent you watch finding nemo. lmao.

[xtmreef]

@MrJimbobwae :: You're right, they don't. They experience MUCH larger and stronger waves in the wild.

[rawdog268]

gay

[xtmreef]

@rawdog268 That's NOT what your mom said.. ;)

[ryjack26]

so the most expensive thing was the powerhead? does it screw with the overflow?

[xtmreef]

@ryjack26 Nope. Overflow is fine

[Reefrestorations]

Cool concept but it has some tweaking to truly simulate a wave in the ocean. It needs to be toned down a bit, give time for the livestock to recover. Check out Reefrestorations com in the beginning of April for the newest and best replicated wave maker to hit the market.

[279howard]

just a suggestion place something on your tank around the water line level, maybe some lengths of wood that are the same color as ur stand so you can be more focused on the fish/corals rather than the water movement

[sony040]

uhhhh hows the glass do with this thing?  constant pressure on either side cant be too good. is it re-enforced?

[varmman]

hahahaha...vry nice and unique...how many gal is your tank?

[cheekybastard99]

my tank seems really lame now.

[TheBlackMambaKid1]

Cool. But lol if I was fish I would be pissed

[RaffleReefer10]

@xtmreef how do you make the box?

[timzhiquan]

wont you get a headache from staring at your tank for too long?

[justinsnewchannel]

awsome

[010404307]

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