– This shows the effect of the wave generator in an aquarium. An OceanicSystems 110 gallon Flat-backed Hex aquarium is shown. The length of the aquarium is six feet. For referance a piece of yellow 8.5 x 11" paper is attached to the right side of the aquarium. The animated gif is two sequences taken back to back. The actual period of water motion is just under 2 seconds per cycle.
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Notice the formation of patterns in the sand at the bottom of the aquarium. For effect there are 1.5" PVC pipe connectors in the bottom of the aquarium.