Wavemaker controller/Reefkeeper 2?

I had thought that I would get a Tunze controller for my three Tunze 6100's and then I decided to try the wavemaker function on my Reefkeeper 2. My question is this: is their a huge difference or advantage to using the Tunze model over the RK function? Have any of you used both? Either? I'd just like some input. If a Tunze controller isn't going to do much different that my RK, then why buy another expensive piece of equipment?
On another note......I really like the look of sand in a tank but now that I have really powerful powerheads, I'm finding that it's not easy to keep the sand where you want it. I'm not sure how to deal with that other than take out some of the sand and learn to live with the fact that it will be gone in the places where the Tunze are directed.

 

Thanks Bill, I will try that.  What type of wavemaker do you have yours on?

 

Ahh, now that makes sense Lee. I posted this on three sites and you are the only person that explained what the Tunze controller does exactly.   I took my Tunze off the wavemaker function (RK) because I thought it must be bad for the Tunze to be turned off and on every few minutes (although the function was easy to program and worked exactly as it was suppose to.)  I think I'll get the Tunze multicontroller when I get some more cash flow.  Hubby is really noticing any new items these days (I wonder why......he just installed a bunch of new equipment!)

 

Posted By einsteins on 08/29/2008 12:39 PM
Keep them towards the top of the tank...I have 2x 6101's in my short tank and in wave mode they dont move sand at all but you can see everything at sand level rocking back and forth.
Bill, I moved them up to the top and not only do I like how it looks better, my sandstorm is almost nill!!!
I am so grateful that you made this suggestion before I started taking out sand.  Since the Tunze on their magnets tends to point down anyway, I think I'm still ok with the flow.

 

Would you mind telling me (reminding me) the location of your Tunze's in your tank (front corners?) how many, placement and what your wave sequence is and why?   I'd like to learn from your setup.
Thanks!