Thanks mtmckinley and others... you've been lots of help...

One last request. I found this website with plugins for Maya tell me what you think about them.

https://www.areteis.com/

Have a look at Psunami for Maya from these guys. It's no fluid effects I'm sure but it looks promising.

And lastly what version of Maya are you guys using?

(Complete or Unlimited, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, let me know)

Thanks again.