TUNZE® Nano Wavebox
TUNZE® Nano Wavebox and Wavebox are suitable wave generators for all reef biotopes. They produce oscillating waves which produce water movement almost identical to reef zones. Nano Wavebox and Wavebox are controlled by means of Wavecontroller 6091, which utilizes the principal of resonance frequency to create wave motion. The resonance frequency is set on the Wavecontroller; it is the frequency, at which the waves can reach the maximum height in the aquarium. At very little power consumption, an enormous water movement is produced very efficiently. All of the water in the tank is in movement, which means that water also laps around areas behind stones.
In large tanks, a Wavebox 6212 and a Wavebox Extension 6212.50 should be fitted, the latter being a Wavebox 6212 without Wavecontroller 6091 which is used as an extension. Nano Wavebox and Wavebox can be fitted in any corner of the aquarium.
A special Wavebox pump is used as a wave generating pump, which belongs to the family of the Turbelle ® stream pumps. It pumps the water out of the box at a high speed. The Wavecontroller 6091 stops the pump after a short time; the water returns into the housing of the Wavebox.
The Wavecontroller 6091 controls the pump in such a way that switching on and off corresponds to a certain frequency. The frequency is determined when the unit is set up, which then remains constant. Given a strong growth of coral, this frequency should be re-adjusted after some time. In order to ensure night-mode operation, the Wavecontroller 6091 has been fitted with a photoelectric cell: In this case the Wavebox will be set to standstill for the night. The Foodtimer integrated in the Wavecontroller switches the Wavebox off when food is dispensed. The wave generation is interrupted for about 7 to 9 minutes to permit feeding. The break in wave movement whilst the fish are fed ensures that no food gets into the stone structures and that the fish can feed undisturbed by the wave movement.
Dimensions: L 125 x W 55 x H 220 mm (L 4.9 x W 2.1 x H 8.6 in.).
Immersion depth: approx. 180 mm (7.0 in.), on average 10 W, 230 V / 50 - 60 Hz (115 V / 50 - 60 Hz).
For tanks from 150 to 600 litres (39 to 158 USgal.)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Great
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Another great Tunze product!
by rayray
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Experience Level: Intermediate
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Posted on 9/29/2008
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Comments: I waited months for this, now I finally have it! This is a standing wave generator, not a flow powerhead. I placed it on the long axis of my 75g (48inch wide) and tuned in the knob to the 12 o'clock position, it took 5 minutes to get the right frequency. The crests of the wave are at the ends, which swell almost 2 inches! No lie, even the coral and anemonae between rocks in caves sway because the whole tank is oscillating. This was important because my SPS grew large and blocked any direct flow from powerheads. The appearance of the LPS/tentacles swaying is unbelievable! I slaved the controller with my 7095 controller so my stream pumps sweep away all new sediment the wavebox suspended. The coral were irritated at first by all the new suspended crud, now the tank is cleaner than ever and the polyps are wider open than ever. I've never given Tunze products full stars because of the cost, but in all cases it has been worth it. Also, Roger at Tunze has always responded to my e-mails same day. My complaints are that the box is still an eye sore (even this nano verion), the magnet mount doest not prevent rotation of the box, and it makes a hum as if the tank were breathing (most noticible at night).
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.
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