DaToo 800 GPH Mini Circulation Pump

The DaToo mini circulation pump is a 3W wavemaker rated at 800GPH, packed into a body only 1.18 x 1.18 x 2.68 inches. It sticks to the glass with a suction cup, turns on a ball joint through 360 degrees, and works in both freshwater and saltwater tanks, including reef setups.

What a wavemaker does

Filters push water along one path, which leaves still corners where waste settles. A wavemaker breaks up those dead spots, keeps food and debris suspended until the filter catches them, and moves the surface so more oxygen dissolves. In reef tanks, flow also carries food to corals and clears waste off their tissue.

Small body, strong output

Given its size, this pump is easy to hide behind rock or a plant. Its output is strong for the footprint, so think about where fish rest. Aim it along the back glass or across the top rather than straight at a sleeping spot, and give slow swimmers a calm corner.

Fish-safe intake

DaToo fits a dense filter cover over the intake to stop fish from being drawn in. The brand also uses what it calls control reversal technology to stop reverse suction and keep the flow pointed forward.

Build

The impeller rides on a ceramic shaft, which resists corrosion and wear better than plain metal in saltwater. The motor is sealed and waterproof. The pump must be fully under water whenever it runs.

Quiet running

The suction cup base doubles as a damper, soaking up vibration so the glass does not hum. If you hear rattling, clean the cup and the glass, then press it on again.

Warranty and alternatives

DaToo includes a one year warranty. For a pump with clear tank size guidance, compare the AQUANEAT 480 GPH wavemaker.

Before switching it on, rinse the pump in tank water and check that the cup is seated firmly. Watch your fish for a day; if they hide or struggle to hold position, turn the head toward the glass or move it higher so the current loses force before it reaches them.