Wave maker and powerhead

[Benny503]

Are there a difference between wave maker and powerhead? Or they both just a one but difference people call it with different name?

[reef-fisher]

They are different. A 'powerehead' refers to the pump that actually moves the water. The 'wavemaker' is usually a controller of some sort that turns the powereheads on and off, or from low to high frequency. When set up properly, the powerheads will create a wave-like current in the water column. If you do not use a controller, the powerheads simply run at full bore constantly. HTH.

[JManrow]

Wavemakers can also be include various devices such as Ocean Motions, Sea-Swirls,and Do-It-Yourself devices such as the “Carlson Surge Device” and the “Toilet Flapper Valve Surge”.

 

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_2/cav2i5/wavemakers/Wavemakers.htm

[andy]

Not to mention periodic displacement types like the Tunze Wavebox and DIY equivalents

[mrgreenthumb]

Here is another wavemaker http://www.wave2k.com/product.htm. I have seen these in action and they are amazing.

[JManrow]

Some DIY Water Movement Projects at Oz Reef. http://ozreef.org/diy_plans/water_movement/

[Benny503]

Thanks all (rock2)