Habitat System
Shallow Reef Wave Tank
Real waves building and breaking over a living shallow reef.
A shallow-reef habitat that simulates the surge zone — programmable waves that build and break over the reef, 12-channel reef lighting and full marine life support, for exhibits and coral research.
Designed, fabricated and tested in Cincinnati, Ohio
Runs on Aquafab Workbench — programming, calibration and data logging built in
Lifetime technical support, plus optional installation and training
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The Shallow Reef Wave Tank brings the surge zone indoors. Programmable wave makers build real waves that roll in and break over the reef, just as they do on a shallow reef flat — paired with high-output reef lighting and full marine life support.
Highlights
- Programmable waves, from gentle surge to breaking sets, on a daily schedule
- 12-channel full-spectrum reef lighting for soft to SPS corals
- Marine life support with temperature control and monitoring
- Designed, built, installed and controlled in-house with Aquafab Workbench
A striking public exhibit, and a research platform for studying flow, light and reef physiology under realistic wave energy.
| Option | Choice | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Public exhibit | |
| Teaching | ||
| Research | ||
| Coral types | Soft corals | |
| LPS | ||
| SPS | ||
| Mixed reef |
Manuals, quick-start guides and Aquafab Workbench software are delivered with every system and are available to owners in our Resource Library.
Every Aquafab system is backed by the people who designed and built it.
- Warranty: standard systems include a 2-year warranty on Aquafab-fabricated components and electronics.
- Lifetime support: phone, email and remote support for as long as you own the system.
- Installation & training: optional on-site installation, commissioning and hands-on training for your lab or teaching staff.
- Maintenance: on-site maintenance visits and replacement parts on request.
Questions?
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Not sure which options fit your protocol? We're happy to help you specify the right system — no obligation.