hygger Aquarium Wave Maker 18W, 511 L Cross-Flow Pump with LED Controller

The hygger Aquarium Wave Maker is an adjustable cross-flow pump for freshwater and marine reef aquariums, combining an 18W maximum power rating with a maximum flow rate of 1850 GPH (7,003 L/h).

• 360-degree cross-flow waves — circulates water across the tank to help reduce dead spots.
• LED display controller with five wave modes — lets you adjust water movement and choose additional operating modes.
• Upper, middle, or lower tank placement — creates different wave patterns, bubbles, or bottom-level debris movement.
• For aquariums up to 135 gallons (511 L) — sized for freshwater and marine reef tanks within that capacity.
• Magnetic base for glass up to 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick — helps position the pump in the tank.
• 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long and 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter — gives you the pump's dimensions for planning placement.

Still water can leave parts of an aquarium with limited circulation. This wavemaker is designed to move water throughout the tank in a pattern inspired by ocean flow, with placement and controller settings that let you shape its effect for your aquarium.

How does the cross-flow pump move aquarium water?

Its cross-flow design spreads soft waves through 360 degrees, helping activate water across the aquarium rather than directing movement in just one path. This circulation is designed to eliminate dead spots and create a fish-gathering pattern. The pump's head rotates, so you can direct waves from multiple angles.

• Cross-flow movement spreads water around the tank.
• A rotatable head changes the direction of the waves.

What settings can I control with the LED display?

The controller offers five wave modes: pulse wave, sine wave, constant wave, random wave, and cross-flow wave. Flow-rate and frequency settings each range from 30 to 100, giving you adjustable controls for the pump's movement pattern. Feeding, night, and linkage modes are also available.

• Choose from five named wave patterns.
• Adjust both flow rate and frequency from level 30 to 100.
• Select feeding, night, or linkage mode on the controller.

How does pump placement change the water pattern?

Positioning the pump on the upper side of the aquarium produces visible wave shapes. At the middle of the tank, it creates a continuous stream of small bubbles to simulate an ocean effect. Near the bottom, the flow can move debris and accumulated water.

• Upper placement: different visible wave shapes.
• Middle placement: a continuous stream of small bubbles.
• Bottom placement: moves debris and accumulated water.

What aquarium size and mounting thickness does it fit?

The pump is suitable for freshwater and marine aquariums up to 135 gallons, and its magnetic base fits tank thicknesses up to 1/2 inch. It uses 24V DC power and has a maximum power rating of 18W. Its maximum flow rate is 1850 GPH; the actual water pattern also depends on where you position the pump and which settings you select.

• Maximum aquarium capacity: 135 gallons.
• Maximum flow: 1850 GPH.
• Maximum tank thickness for the magnetic base: 1/2 inch.

The hygger Aquarium Wave Maker suits aquarium keepers looking to adjust circulation and create different water patterns in freshwater or marine reef tanks within its capacity. Its cross-flow movement, adjustable controller, and magnetic mounting base bring those functions together in one 18W pump.