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Aquarium Flow Pumps & Wavemakers

Aquarium flow water pumps, sometimes referred to as power heads, are designed for maximum aquarium water movement and can be used with both saltwater and freshwater aquariums. These fish tank pumps do not have inlets or outlets for connecting to plumbing or other equipment. Many of these pumps, such as the Hydor Koralia, have a very large round outlet. In recent years, we have seen the emergence of gyre-style flow pumps, such as the Maxspect Gyre and IceCap Gyre. The more sophisticated flow pumps either have a controller or can be connected to a controller to create wave flow.Related Products:Submersible Pumps for AquariumsFlow Pumps & Wavemakers for AquariumsIWater Pump Replacement Parts.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Aqamai

Hydor Aqamai KPS Wi-Fi Controllable Wavemaker Pumps2 Versions: up to 1050 GPH & up to 2700 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums. Controllable using a smart phone. No extra equipment needed. Variable speed. The Hydor Aqamai KPS Wi-Fi Controllable Wavemaker Pumps are very small, powerful, and affordable pumps. With flow up to 1050 gph or 2700 gph, wi-fi wavemaker control, and a magnet mount, this is the perfect choice for aquariums up to 50 gallons for the small Aqamai and 125 gallons for the large.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Ecotech Marine Vortech

Ecotech Marine Vortech Aquarium Propeller Pumps2 Versions: 2500 GPH & 5000 GPH. For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums. With the addition of Ecotech Marine's Mobius app compatibility, Vortech Propeller Pumps have never been more versatile or easier to use. VorTech pumps are designed by aquarists to be the standard in wave-making technology.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Hydor Koralia Evolution

Hydor Koralia Evolution Aquarium Pump10 Versions: the smallest is 240 gph & largest 2450 gph.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.Can be controlled with the Hydor Koralia SmartWave Circulation Pump Timer.The Hydor Koralia Evolution Pumps can be used with or without a controller. The recommended controller is the Hydor Koralia SmartWave Circulation Pump Timer (which turns the pumps on and off and does not ramp up and ramp down) that attaches to the aquarium with the provided magnet.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Hygger Lite

1 Versions: 792GPH. For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums. The Hygger 172 lite wave maker has a compact design, doesn’t take up much space in your tank, and easily to hide out of view. Its included controller provides easy-to-use customization options: 4 wave-making modes, 10 levels of speed set, and 9 minutes feed time. It also comes with a hard cover for the intake to prevent small fish and other soft-bodied animals from getting sucking into coral reef and freshwater tanks 4–120 gallons.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: IceCap Flow Pumps

3 Versions: up to 790 GPH & up to 4755 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.These IceCap Aquarium Flow Pumps are magnetic-mounted and can provide adjustable flow. The included controller includes five flow presets: Pulsing, Constant Flow, Stream, Random, and Cycle modes. Equipped with a controller lock setting, 20-minute feed mode, and a night mode that operates at the lowest flow rate when the controller senses low light levels.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: IceCap Gyre Generators/Pumps

2 Versions: up to 2000 GPH & up to 4000 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.Controllable using a smart phone & the IceCap Gyre Dual Controller. Variable flow..The IceCap 2K and 4K Gyre Flow Pumps are not only more powerful than their predecessors, they're now WiFi controllable, allowing you to fine-tune your flow effortlessly and wirelessly from your mobile device.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Maxspect Jump Gyre Flow Pumps

Maxspect Jump Gyre Flow Aquarium Pumps2 Versions (2K & 4K): up to 1849 GPH & up to 3962 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.Maxspect Jump Gyre Flow Pumps are the latest offering from Maxspect. This latest Gyre is fully programmable and utilizes crossflow technology to distribute flow evenly and eliminate dead spots. Unlike earlier versions, each Jump Gyre comes with its own controller. They also come with an extra set of black rotors.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: OASE StreamMax

OASE StreamMax Aquarium PumpsUp to 1320 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.The StreamMax Classics by Oase are high-quality flow pumps designed for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The water flow can be adjusted — the flow pattern can be switched between a wide and a narrow flow. With three sizes to choose from, this pump attaches to the aquarium wall with suction cups.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Reef Octopus OCTO

Reef Octopus OCTO Pulse Aquarium Wave PumpsUp to 4500 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.The OCTO Pulse 2 & OCTO Pulse 4 Pumps are fully controllable flow pumps that move large amounts of water while using very little electricity. The broad flow water movement will encourage coral growth instead of blasting it away with harmful "hot spots" associated with other wave pumps.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Sicce Voyager

Sicce Voyager Stream Aquarium Pumps2800 GPH to 4000 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.Sicce Voyager Stream Pumps come in four sizes. They feature near-silent operation and great durability along with magnetic support with rubber to prevent vibration transmission. They're compact and have a protection grid with fine slots for protecting the smallest fishes, corals, and sea stars.

Flow Pumps for Aquariums: Tunze Turbelle Nanostream & Stream Pumps

Tunze Turbelle Nanostream & Stream Aquarium Pumps11 Versions: 475 GPH to 3962 GPH.For Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums.Some versions come with controllers and are variable speed. The Tunze Turbelle Nanostream Pumps are relatively compact, high-powered, and energy-efficient. All models come with magnet holders and the larger versions come with a controller.

Wavemakers

aquarium pump wavemakersWe have a wide variety of flow pumps that can be used as aquarium wavemakers that are not in this section. The wavemakers in this sections are non-pump specific. For example, you could use the Hydor Koralia SmartWave Circulation Pump Timer with a variety of pumps. Most wavemakers these day are made for a specific pump or are built into the pump. The IceCap Gyre, and Maxpect Gyre are just a few examples.

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