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DIY Wavemaker & Surge Device Plans

From simple to powerful, here are do-it-yourself wavemaker, oscillator and other types of surge device plans for building your own unit to assist with saltwater aquarium and reef tank water circulation and oxygenation.
Simple Wavemaker Plans by Don
Contributed by Don Carner for posting at About Saltwater aquariums, Don shows you how to make a simple wave motion device without having to use expensive electronic wavemaker or timer devices.
Wavemaker Plans by DBW
From the OZ Reef Marine Park DIY Plans, a wavemaker project by DBW, with a modification section from Shane Broadbent.
Wavemaker Plans by Mike
From the OZ Reef Marine Park DIY Plans, a wavemaker project by Mike Stroub.
2 Gallon Silent Surge Plans by Snailman
From Snailman's Reef DIY projects page, here is Jon Garner's plans with instructions and photographs on how he built this compact, quiet and simple to use surge device.
Flapper Valve Surge Bucket Plans from AquaTouch
From the AquaTouch site, simple instructions with photos on how to make a surge device that operates through the use of two floats which open a toilet bowl flapper. Written by Devon Bolt, CEO of AquaTouch, Inc.
Water Circulation Sprinkler Device Plans by Snailman
From Snailman's Reef DIY projects page, Jon Garner has creatively taken and modified an Orbit Saturn III Gear Drive Sprinkler to make this circulation device to help solve dead spots in his tank caused by the gaps between powerheads.
Water Circulation System Plans by DBW
From the OZ Reef Marine Park DIY Plans, a water circulation project eliminating the use of powerheads in the aquarium, by DBW.
>> Wavemaker & Oscillator Reviews
Your About Guides Debbie and Stan provide a list of what may be considered some of the top wavemakers and oscillators on the market, with reviews, price comparisons and other tips about each brand included.

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