TROPHEUS:

Tropheus is a small genus of eight species of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Annecten, Black, Brichardi, Duboisi, Ikola, Moorii, Mpimbwe and Red. The genus Tropheus is widespread across all regions of lake Tanganyika, from Burundi in the North to Zambia in the South. Males and females are relatively similar as they are monomorphic. All species maternally mouthbrood their eggs and fry and it is this characteristic that provides their latin name. The name Tropheus is derived from the Greek "trophos" which means "to nurture". Most species occur along the coastal fringes of the lake at depths of less than 3 metres. These rocky shores, with numerous rocky outcroppings and boulder formations form a habitat that provides shelter and, due to the shallow depth and the long hours of strong sunlight, heavy algal growth on which the Tropheus feed. The only tropheus species to dwell further out and deeper in the lake is Tropheus Duboisi which in general inhabits deeper regions of the lake down to around 15-20 metres. All species are algal grazers and have underslung mouths adapted to rasping algae and microinvertebrates from submerged rocks

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wharfrat
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Jebao wp25 wavemaker Apr 20, 2016 2:25:40 GMT -5

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Post by wharfrat on Apr 20, 2016 2:25:40 GMT -5

This thing on 50% power on the lowest frequency on W1 creates a 1.5 to 2.0 inch wave on my tank. It is on the same side as my output so it pushes detritus towards my intake on the FX6. This is a 90 gallon tank. The wp25 almost seems like too much. The Calvus and Tropheus behavior changes. Right now I only have it on a timer for 1 hour at about 10am & 10pm. I just want to blast the rocks and get the daily detritus to the intake. Should I run a wavemaker 24/7 or will it be too much?

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jumpman Junior Member Posts: 217	Jebao wp25 wavemaker Apr 20, 2016 5:01:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jumpman on Apr 20, 2016 5:01:17 GMT -5 Would getting a smaller version be better for running 24/7? There's a wp10 I believe....
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Jebao wp25 wavemaker Apr 20, 2016 9:16:12 GMT -5

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Post by Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 on Apr 20, 2016 9:16:12 GMT -5

I have the WP-60 (5200gph) on my 180g and it comes on and turns off with the lighting.

I have mine set to the slowest wave frequency which seem to be 1 second pulse intervals. It's set to 50% power... I have it pointed slightly at the surface but mainly in the direction of the output so it makes the waste flow to the opposite end of the tank where the intake is and it's been doing very well. The Moshi started spawning again so we'll see how it affects that.

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crawdaddy New Member Posts: 3	Jebao wp25 wavemaker Apr 5, 2017 0:34:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by crawdaddy on Apr 5, 2017 0:34:56 GMT -5 Apr 20, 2016 2:25:40 GMT -5 wharfrat said: The Calvus and Tropheus behavior changes. What do you mean by this, good or bad changes?

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