Hydor 2-Way Basic Wavemaker with 2 x Koralia Controllable Pumps/Powerheads

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Great product! by NWROGERS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/21/2009 from BINGHAMTON, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: I just got my Hydor Wave Maker 2 with 2 K4's this week and I think it is really nice. It won't make a wave like the tunze wavebox but that is not what I bought it for anyway. It provides a nice wide flow and alternates from one side of the tank to the other. In my opinion the wave action that many waveboxes create is not enough water movement for a tank by them self, you still need to have laminar flow. The Hydor Wave Maker 2 simulates a reef crest which exactly what I was aiming for. It provides laminar flow from one side and then at a predefined increment (I have mine set at 13 seconds) it switches to the other side, then back again and so on and so forth. This is really a much more useful feature IMO than the function of a wavebox or similar device. With all of that said the Hydor Wave Maker 2 with 2 K4's is a very nice product provided you buy the appropriately sized pumps for your system. IMO the K4's at 1400 GHP are only sized for a 65 or 75 gallon tank. Anything much bigger than that and you will need to get the koralia magnum pumps. Remember when calculating your GPH requirements that only one of these pumps are going to be on at full power at a time. In conclusion the Hydor Wave Maker 2 is a great product (so far) just don't expect 2 K4's to be enough flow for a 120 gallon tank because it won't even be close. You will need to look at the Koralia 5-8 Controllable Pump/Powerheads. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Happy Fish and Corals by Mike

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/11/2009 from NEWNAN, GA UNITED STATES

Comments: Overall, I am very happy with the product. My only complaint with the wavemaker is the feeding mode. When the unit is in feeding mode it will still run the pumps at the minimum pump setting which in the case of the Koralia 3 is 370gph per pump. So in my case I need to turn the unit off for feeding. Everything else is great! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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WaveMaker by REEFTANK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/8/2009 from TURLOCK, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Great Product! Pulled the parts out of box, put together components, set dials, and was in business. Well built equipment. I have the light sensor which works great to drop to slow speeds in the evening (works great). I just shut it off to do feeding and it starts back up right where it left off on power up (it also has some button to push for feeding mode). It would be nice if the slow speed was able to go a little slower. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product! by GARY JONES

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/5/2009 from MANTECA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I was torn between the Hydor and the Vortech wavemakers for my new 70g reef show tank. After reading reviews on the noise issues with the VorTech and listening to a member in my reef club about his disappointment with the VorTech, the choice was easy. I am extremely happy with the Hydor. Setup is simple with really the only functions you will need. The low voltage pumps give off almost no heat and the cords are plenty long to remotely set up the controller. I purchased the optional "electric eye" to lower the flow at night and it worked perfect. I have the tank set up in my living room and did not want to noise issues with the VorTech. The Hydor pumps are silent. I highly recommend this product! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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hydro 2 by KEVIN INGOLD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/13/2009 from COLUMBIA, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: i love t and same with my corals that open more and seem to be doing better.I would tell anybody to bye one ther worth the money kevin Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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WORKS GREAT !!!!!!!!! by MARK B.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/26/2009 from MONTGOMERY, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: Wavemaker and Koralia are a gteat combination and were a cinch to set up. Pumps are very quiet and were up and running in a few minutes. The night mode sensor was a little touchy, but once I found the right spot, it worked perfectly. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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wavemaker by PEADAR MCCANN

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/1/2008 from DUBLIN, IRELAND

Comments: I am only a beginner, would like to get a wavemaker have a beta tank 750 ltr very interested.Juct cannot afford it at the moment. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great price and great product! by TJ

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/5/2008 from NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: Having had Koralia pumps for a while, I needed a wavemaker but didn't want to have to give up on the great performance of the Koralias I have, So, decided to take the plunge and get the Koralia 2's with the wavemaker. They work great together! There is no noice at all from the pumps as they spin down and up and the controls of the wavemaker are simple and easy to remember. I like the flexibility that the controls give you to set the speed and frequency to whatever you desire. If I had to come up with one con for this unit it would be the blue led lights on the front of the wavemaker. They're very bright and distracting so you'll need to have the unit in a cabinet or at least facing the wall so you don't have to watch them. But overall a great product for great pumps. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Sweet by BARRY GELLER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/22/2008 from NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: With the photo cell this thing puts a vortech to shame. It has the same power as the vortech but doesnt need to be lined up all time. A+ Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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wavemakers by JAMES BREDEHOFT

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 5/20/2008 from MARTINEZ, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: the best wavemaker i have ever used corls growing a lot better Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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