looking for cheap wavemaker

JS_racer · 05-13-2005, 03:49 PM

I am looking for a cheap wavemaker to run 2 maxi900s. might go the hydor route if i cant find a wavemaker.

Thanks for the time,
Joel

oyam123 · 05-13-2005, 04:54 PM

squid with a pump....or ask Dirk to bring some hydro things to the next meeting.

aka_bigred · 05-13-2005, 06:32 PM

I had seen a post somewhere that used a DJ light controller as a wave maker. It's what they use to create the hypnotic make-you-shake-your-booty lighting, and has 6 or so outlets and I think runs a couple different on/off patterns. They were pretty cheap if I remember. Don't know too many more details, but do a search here and over at reefcentral and you should find it.

I had thought about using it sometime eventually.

aka_bigred · 05-13-2005, 07:08 PM

Found one. I had seen a different model before that was $20 IIRC but you get the idea and they all do the same thing essentially. Just look into the exact specs b4 you buy.

Here's the controller for $30:
http://www.djtronix.com/chsf24chti.html

Here's the thread over on RC:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...=diy+wavemaker

Looks pretty cool. For 30 bucks you get a programable chase (1-15mins) on either 2 or 4 channels, plus it's got a sound activated feature. :P

Let us know how it works out if you go this route.

JS_racer · 05-13-2005, 07:56 PM

yep, ive seen that one before and herd about it. seems to be a good price. I can see $30 for switching 2 powerheads but 100+ for one is more than i'm willing to spend for the red sea one. I might concider the strip, not the coralife one but the other strip that alternates.

mnreefgeek · 05-13-2005, 09:19 PM

JS - I am in Farmington and have a Red Sea that I could part with for $50. As far as I know all works correctly. I have it in my 46 now running 3x MJ1200 and my Mag 7 return. I am flying out to California tomorow, back Monday night. Let me know if you are interested.

JS_racer · 05-14-2005, 07:34 AM

can i use the red sea with only 2 powerheads? I would use my skimmer and fuge on #4 i guess. That leaves 2 maxi900s. I am looking to alternate or alternate and some both on times. while running both on all the time, some things get angry. I have the 900s in the back corners with the defusers and streams colide about mid tank, if i aim for the front oposite corners, my xenia and frogspawn get constricted.
CHAUVET SF-4005 is the lighting timer i was debating, 30 shipped. simple 2 ch alternating. Would the red sea for 50 have added benifits for only 2 powerheads ?

Frogbone · 05-14-2005, 08:01 AM

night mode and feed button are nice features of the Red Sea Wavemaker. Not sure if there are two versions, regular and Pro, but the Pro that I have has these functions. And yes, you can run it with only two and have the 4th outlet set to always on for skimmer and fuge.

mnreefgeek · 05-14-2005, 10:34 AM

I have received several PMs on the Red Sea. Will answer in the order that they were received.

Frogbone · 05-14-2005, 10:37 AM

I have one available for sale also in case there are more people wanting one

JS_racer · 05-14-2005, 10:50 AM

frog, will u take 50 too ??

I would like to buy one soon, today, this morning, soon. MN, i can be there within 30 min

cash in hand.
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