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Circulation
Wavemaker / Powerhead
A propeller-based flow generator that produces turbulent, variable water movement - critical for reef tanks and beneficial for planted tanks.
Price: Mid
For: Both $40-$800
📖 Overview
Wavemakers push large volumes of water at low pressure - simulating natural ocean or river current. Reef tanks need 20-40x tank volume per hour in turbulent, chaotic flow to feed corals and prevent detritus settling. Planted tanks benefit from gentler, uniform circulation.
🏷️ Top Brands
MaxSpect Gyre, Ecotech VorTech, Tunze, Jebao (budget).