Wave2K Center Unit Wavemaker

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good movement by JACK HALL

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/14/2009 from LECANTO, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a fantastic wavemaker. I have never seen powerheads deliver the chaotic water movement provided by the W2K. When properly adjusted it is as quiet as the fans in my light fixtures, so I don't consider noise a problem. The moter is completely external so there is no transfer of heat to the water like there is with powerheads (discounting the small amount inevitably generated by friction). It does require space behind the tank for installation, and periodic oiling of the motor shaft. The only true downfall is the volume it will occupy in the tank. It produces a true wavelike action across the top of the water. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Generally Satisfied by RONALD HATTIE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/1/2009 from PHOENIX, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I installed this into my 90 gal tank 8 months ago - here are my musings to date: Pros: Great water flow in the middle of the aquarium. The machine has run reliably over the 8 months without any issues (I haven't had the malfunctions some others have described). Cons: LOUD - like a locomotive going on in my living room. I tried to adjust it to get the noise under control, but finally just accepted it. Also, while the flow was great in the middle of the tank, Once I added in rockwork I had dead zones in the sides of the tank, having to add in powerheads to generate flow (The point of putting the Wave2K in was to avoid having to do this). I recently replaced this unit with a couple of Vortechs.. For a more square shaped tank the Wave2k would be great - for a long rectangle you'd need two units on the sides to avoid dead spots. If they could get rid of the belt this unit would be SOO much quieter! BTW - you can;'t use this on an acrylic aquarium (it slides down immediately inside/outside so there's now room for a lip on the top of the aquarium). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Not Good by ARTHUR MINER

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/4/2009 from SANDY, UT UNITED STATES

Comments: Unit is very loud and needs constant attention. As the belts wear they drop tiny pieces of burnt black rubber into your tank. TunzeWavebox is a million times better. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Unsatisfactory

waste of money by MIGUEL SOLORIO

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 7/29/2008 from CUPERTINO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I got 2 units which did not work, poor instructions, motor not powerful enough to move the water up, very noisy a waste of $600 and many hours of trying to set this up. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Finicky but worth it by TIMOTHY WYDEVEN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/14/2008 from BROOMFIELD, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: I waited a year to write this review and I've had my share of trials and tribulations with this product. Here's a list of do's and don'ts for this product. DO...make sure you can get it out without destroying half of your rockwork! It needs to be serviced every now and then, so plan for it. However, the design is very simple with minimal moving parts, and servicing it is very easy. DON'T...get this product without the optional metal drive pin if you run Kalkwasser. The plastic pin gets eaten fairly quickly if you dose alot of Kalkwasser! DON'T...Get angry if it is noisy, but you will have to adjust it till it's quiet. This unit truly needs to be "tuned". If you tune it right it WILL be very quiet. Once I finally took it apart I figured out how to make it quiet. The adjustment for up and down shaft movement is very finite and will take a little work sometimes. DO...Call the folks who make it for advice. They are VERY helpful and will get you any needed parts very quickly. They can help you correctly tune it aswell. DON'T...buy this unit if you plan on sticking it under a glass top. I made mine work, but the process was not pretty. DON'T...stack heavy rockwork on the unit as it can stall the flap inside. You will also have to move that big piece of rockwork every time you need to service the unit (see #1 DO). Overall, once I figured out how to service it and dialed it in correctly I was, and am, very happy with the unit. The water movement is VERY good in my 180G with just one unit in the center and a few small power heads in the corners. The challenges of this unit are far outweighed by the sheer simplicity and servicability of this product. Have patience, it's worth it. I would love to see a few different sizes to work with different tank depths, and it's a little ugly. Those problems ignored it's a great and functional concept. Remember folks, we are all still waiting for the perfect wavemaker. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

wave2k by robo's tank

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/6/2007 from CRESCENT CITY, CA UNITED STATE

Comments: I have both a corner unit and a center unit in my 75 gal. reef tank. The units I use alternately throughout the day. They keep the fish happy, and clean the gravel with the wave action. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Wave 2k by ROBERT DERIGGI

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/21/2007 from KINGWOOD, WV UNITED STATES

Comments: Did numerous hours of research. Agree with others regarding the unsightliness initially. Manf. was kind enough to make 2 custom corner units for my 130. I rotate them on timers and simultaneously during peak of the day. Once system got regulated, no continuos problems. Really moves the water. You do sacrafice some space but with a larger tank, its worth the effort. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

WAVE2K by ANDREW LENTOWSKI

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 7/12/2007 from GOULDSBORO, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: When looking at the thing coming out of the box, it looked ugly. It does take up a bit of space and is unsightly. However, it works very well and produces great wave motion. It took zero (0) adjustment to get it working properly. It makes next ot no noise - my light fans are louder. The customer service is beyond reproach. I have no complaints, other than now I have to figure out some way to conceal it. A~ Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Carmel Malta by CARMEL

Comments: I have a corner unit and a centre unit both of them work great in my 450 gallon tank just fix and leave them alone they work great . Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Unsatisfactory

wave2k by LORI HALL-UNDERWOOD

Comments: The unit worked for 3 days and the motor died! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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wave2k by koplin

Comments: very effective at alternating current, only complaint is that can take to set up just right Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awesome wavemaker! by Thomas Carter

Comments: I love this unit. Natural-like wave motion; near-silent operation. Easy to install at the back inside of the tank. I am very pleased with it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

The Wave2k by Rykna Olson

Comments: The ocean has finally made it to the midwest!! My coral thought they had returned home. It's like having the ocean in your living room. No more power heads junking up your tank! Thankyou! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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wave2k by tony

Comments: too loud, other then that it was great Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Wave2K by Kurt

Comments: This is the best wave machine out. My reef has looked much better ever since I installed it. The motion it makes is a great look. Also there customer service at wave2K is great!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great concept by Standman

Comments: Simple design, efficent flow. I like the product. I have mine side monted so its a little unsightly and it has a noise thats hard to get use to. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good product by J.G

Comments: A little bulky, would not recommed if you have a well established reef tank and don't want to move things. Other than that, the product works great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Wave2K by Jack

Comments: wonderful water movement. I have center unit for my 150gal tank with new mod allowing flush mount against back wall. A bit noisy I've had it set upfor 9 months, required 3 small adjustments. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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modified rating! by squidkid

Comments: Sent email to company for complaint of noise level after this review. Sent immediate response and new parts. Wave2K is now quieter than my pumps and works great. Terrific polyp extension... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Corals love plug your ears by squidkid

Comments: W2K creates realistic wave motion and fish love to play in its surge. Corals definately thrive in it. Minor issues with stall after unplugging. VERY loud and noisy. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Great

You'll need patience, BUT... by STEVAN

Comments: Looked like a box of junk at 1st but once set up and TUNED it works great with not much sound. It's in my bedroom tank so I know. Be advised that the motor is large and visable after setup. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Has pros and cons by Kenneth

Comments: The Wave2K has great cyclic water movement. However, with that said, it seemed I was constantly tweaking this device to keep it working. Has a tendency to stall if it is not adjusted just right. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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