Wavemaker for planted tank

[Weave]

I've got a sprayer bar on my canister filter's outlet, but it sits about three inches below the surface and even though I have the output angled upwards, it isn't agitating the water as much as I'd like. It used to, but I increased the water level since starting this tank. It is a planted tank with the usual culprits like anubias, anakaris, jade, jade moss and a large sword plant. The fish are a variety of neons, a variety of plecos, and three dwarf gouramis. It is a 70-75 gallon tank. I currently have an airstone going, but I really don't consider that ideal and I consider it a temp fix. So finally my question is should I consider a wavemaker for surface agitation? It seems the jury is out on having one in a planted tank and also what hours it should be run if used. Would love some good advice 🙂 

[Keeg]

I took one of those sponge blocks with a sticky side to it, usually meant for HOB and stuck it underneath my canister filter tubes so that one is higher. I also added a super strong air pump to a separate sponge filter because I wanted another open spot fin the duck weed. 

The black box thing is the sponge like material. I think its meant to quiet HOB filters 

[Weave]

That's a pretty good solution... I like it!! Thank you!!