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hygger 18W Adjustable Cross Flow Wave Maker
The best all-round wave maker: an 18W cross-flow pump with an LED display controller and a magnetic mount, rated for tanks up to 135 gallons, for both reef and planted tanks. Well-reviewed and genuinely adjustable.
86/ 100 T&T score
Ranked 1st of 6 powerheads & wave makers
Owner rating4.5★ (404)
Best price today$63.20
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Score breakdown
Flow & Coverage88
Controllability90
Build & Mount84
Owner Satisfaction86
Value80
What we like
- +Cross-flow design spreads a wide, gentle current across the tank
- +LED display controller with adjustable flow and modes
- +Magnetic mount for easy, stable placement
- +For freshwater and marine tanks up to 135 gallons
Watch out for
- −Cross-flow suits even coverage more than a focused blast
- −Controller is one more thing that can fail over years
Specifications
FlowAdjustable (18W)
Tank RangeUp to 135 gal
ControlLED display controller
MountMagnetic
WaterFresh & salt
TypeCross-flow wave maker