hygger Lite Wave Maker for 50-120 Gallons

The hygger Lite wave maker is a small DC circulation pump with a big reach. It runs on DC 24V at 12W, reaches a max flow of 2114 GPH and is recommended for 50 to 120 gallons of freshwater and saltwater. It suits tanks 31 “-47” long and mounts with a magnet on glass up to 8mm thick.

Controller settings

• 4 wave modes: constant, pulse, sine and random
• 10 levels of speed in constant mode
• 10 levels of wave frequency
• Feeding mode with 9 minutes of pause

The digital display makes changes quick, so you can test a pattern and adjust without unplugging anything.

Why flow helps

Changing currents spread food and nutrients to corals and invertebrates, remove dead spots and push waste toward the filter. hygger also notes that moving water can reduce aggression in fish, since they spend more time swimming and less time squabbling.

Small and hidden

At 1.9 x 2.7 inches, the pump tucks behind rock or in a back corner. A hard cover on the intake keeps small fish and soft-bodied inverts from being drawn in.

Glass limits

The magnet holds on glass up to 8mm. Thicker glass on large tanks may need a stronger mount, so check before ordering.

Cleaning

If the impeller jams, the outer cage comes apart for cleaning. Do it every few weeks in a reef tank where coralline algae and snails build up.

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For more modes and wireless linking, step up to the hygger intelligent wave maker. For soft, wide flow, see the hygger cross flow model.

For a new setup, begin in constant mode at a low speed and raise it a level every few days. Watch corals for full polyp extension and fish for relaxed swimming. If sand starts to blow around, lift the pump higher on the glass or point it slightly upward so the current skims the surface instead of the substrate.