WMAS Discussion Forum : Ocean currents oscillator / rotator http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:02:11 +0000 Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:13:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1495 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : The effect of a Tunze pump appears...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12894&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12894 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 18 2003 at 3:13pm

The effect of a Tunze pump appears to be very beneficial.

The major noise my surge device made was a swishing splashing sound as the water gushed out. The short gurgle sound as it finished was easy to muffle. The sound and look made me feel that I was at a tide pool that gets splashed with water as each wave hits.
And just as Cpearce has described of his Tunze, my coral grew and looked spendid in this environment. The next tank I do will have a surge device.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:13:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12894&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12894 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : I am using a mag 9.5. It is just...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12876&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12876 Author: KeoDog
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 18 2003 at 9:49am

I am using a mag 9.5. It is just plumed in the same loop as my sump return. So no extra pump.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2003 09:49:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12876&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12876 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : Keodog - it is a 75. What size...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12866&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12866 Author: ssilcox
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 18 2003 at 7:21am

Keodog - it is a 75. What size pump do you use to power it?]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2003 07:21:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12866&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12866 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : You did not mention what size...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12856&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12856 Author: KeoDog
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 18 2003 at 5:37am

You did not mention what size tank you are going to use. I am using a SCWD $40 on my 72g and love it. Also stay away from the powersweeps. Mine failed also.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2003 05:37:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12856&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12856 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : I actually have wave pumps kinda...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12855&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12855 Author: tom-
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 18 2003 at 12:00am

I actually have wave pumps kinda like the tunze but the moter is external and sits on the tank and the impeller is what goes in the water.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12855&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12855 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : Mark, yes it was expensive, but...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12849&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12849 Author: Guests
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 17 2003 at 9:47pm

Mark, yes it was expensive, but compared to a one inch seaswirl and an extenal pump to run it, the tunze was cheaper.  Plus the tunze runs at a high flow rate compared to the seaswirls 550, 850, and 1100 gph, at only 15-17 watts of power and no extra piping needed.  Also a seaswirl costs 120, 160,180 respectively and doesn't come with a pump or a wavemaker controller like the tunze did.

Marcus, no you can't have any flowrate into the seaswirls, their max flowrates are 550, 850, and 1100 gph.  Probably why I read a few reviews of them breaking down is because people were trying to go higher then what they were rated for.  I also don't think you need two of them to get a different direction because of the way it is designed.  The tunze has a high enough flowrate to hit a wall and come back, thus changing its direction.

Also, since the tunze spreads out, the flow its all parts of the tank unlike a seaswirl that only hits the direction that the pipe is aimed.  Here is one review that I saw before, and I have seen a few more.
Rating: 2 Rating: 2

Toby T - Dublin, CA US
"The products [SEASWIRL] works as advertised, great wavemaking. The only problem is the life of the product. It only lasted 1 year. The 1/2" model only lasted 2 years" - 12/13/2002

Item #  DescriptionTotal Height
with fitting on top		Max Flow RatesPriceAquarium Supplies
  
 
  

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:47:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12849&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12849 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : Sea Swirl it is! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12845&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12845 Author: ssilcox
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 17 2003 at 9:03pm

Sea Swirl it is!]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:03:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12845&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12845 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : I didn&#039;t like my ZooMed at...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12844&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12844 Author: jfinch
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 17 2003 at 8:52pm

I didn't like my ZooMed at all.  It swept for about 4 months then stuck in one position .]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2003 20:52:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12844&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12844 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : Already, lets throw a new option...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12842&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12842 Author: ssilcox
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 17 2003 at 8:39pm

Already, lets throw a new option into the mix. What about these ZooMed power sweep power heads? They oscillate and the top one pumps 270 GPH. It is a pretty fast oscillation, though... Maybe 2 of these in the back corners?

I have heard good things about the scwd's also.



Edited by ssilcox]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2003 20:39:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12842&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12842 <![CDATA[Ocean currents oscillator / rotator : I do have a SeaSwirl and I&#039;m...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12836&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12836 Author: Shane H
Subject: 1495
Posted: December 17 2003 at 6:18pm

I do have a SeaSwirl and I'm very happy with it. I've had it for about four years. I run my return pump through it. It is centered with a "y" fitting to sweep both sides of the tank. I did have to return it after two years because the motor failed.
If money is not a factor, then get two SeaSwirls and mount them on opposite ends of your tank. IMO, this is the best thing short of a surge device.
If money is a factor - which it normally is - you may want to check into a SCWD. They are only about $40. I've heard good things about them - don't have any personal experience though. ]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2003 18:18:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1495&PID=12836&title=ocean-currents-oscillator-rotator#12836