To anyone still on the fence with these: I’ve had mine for 2.5 years now and zero issues. As quiet as day one in the tank. Cleaned maybe every 4-6months in a 1/50 part vinegar soak for 20-30minute and toothbrush clean rinse. The next best with similar programmability starts used or refurbished at 3X’s the cost. This should be touted as the pico/nano/sub 30 budget go-to. Thank you for making this video and offering confirmation to my personal experience with this model.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for posting how to use this I just got one and I love it! Directions directions don’t help at all. Thank you for making this video!
Hey Tom, I’m looking for a compact power head/wave maker that I can control night/day. Working with a 3 ft freshwater 21 gallon. Think this’ll be too weak? Also it’s been 3 years, do you still recommend?
Hi Daniel, yes I still use and recommend. It depends on how much flow you want in your tank. One would be less flow obviously two would be more try one first.
WOW! You should have made this for hygger! I couldnt understand a word the woman said! I have set the time so far and the factory setting is blasting my corals. I have a 36 gallon. This thing puts out! How do I change how hard its putting out? Is that the power or frequency? I am surpised you are setting yours so high with a small tank the way mine is hitting my corals at default setting. You said that u didint want it turbulant so thats throwing me! Does that mean the frequecy is how hard it hits the corals? I am so unsure as to what setting to set to. If I set at random then will that change all the time? I am thinking of using that one. I think you said or directions might have, is if I set at random then I dont have to set all the different times of the day! Is that correct? I have no idea what is best for my corals. I have lps and some zoas and shrooms. What would you recommend.? What If I left it at default? The screen right now is just displaying time so I have no idea what it is set at! I felt the flow against my hand and it cuts on and almost off for a fec seconds to its definitely not steady stream which is good. Is just a little to hard. Is it good to change the differ flows at different times of the day? I wish I knew what the ocean would be like? lol
Hi Jenna, the first number on the controller is the time of day. The second number controls the output. 1 being the least amount of flow. So, lets say 5128 is the setting. The 1, is your flow amount. 1 being the least amount. In that 5 gallon tank, I was hitting it off the front class which slowed it down. Later I did turn it down. These setting will give you the least amount of flow 1128, 2128, 3128 4128 5128. The 1 in each time of day setting is the softest flow. The 2 just before the 8 in each group is the wave pattern, it will rise and fall. 8 is the frequency which is actually the slowest. Try watching the vid. One more time. 👍🏻
@@TOMReefer thanks so much for the reply. I figured as much. Too bad there’s nothing smaller on the market. I have discovered some 3-D printed turbulent flow nozzles for power heads, and I think I may be able to get away with one of those on a v small pump.
Hi Bahama Reefer, when I made that video I wasn’t sure of the power of the mini wave. It was too much. Shortly there after, I used the lowest setting 1, sometimes 2. 😊 because of the position of the mini wave and the height of the tank. The 1-2 setting worked👍🏻not sure of the gallons GPH.
Tom I'm not a Reef guy....maybe a "Reefer guy," but no saltwater. You are however a great presenter and I'm following you for that reason. Who knows, maybe I will do a reef tank one day, but for now I will just enjoy your style!!!
Thanks for the explanation of the setting...I almost replaced these pumps because of the explanation in the manuals is not as user-friendly and customer service, well...I am still waiting after 4 months...
Hi i got mine yesterday .. but i noticed time mode doesnt change according to clock.. do i miss something? Should leave the screen on clock or wave settings?
Hi Syke, try resetting your clock to match your mode according to the direction. Sorry I can’t help more. It should matter what yo leave on the screen.
Hi Dan, my guess is no, because they only want them to be compatible with their own wave makers and products. You might want to try asking Echotech if they work with other wave makers. 👍🏻
Hey Kyle, I misread what video your question came from! Haha. It’s the hygger vid. 😃5 is small for the mini wave. I got away with it because my 5 gallon was 22 inches high. 👍🏻
Hey Hai, The magnet should be epoxy coated. I’ve had it in the tank for several months now and don’t see any problems. In my experience, it would take quite a bit of corrosion to effect inhabitants. 👍🏻
Hi Tom, hope all is well. Thanks for this video, I just got one of these, you're right, the instructions are kind of a mess, problematic translation from Chinese to English lol. Appreciate you deciphering them so I didn't have to. Seems like a really good value piece of equipment. I got one for my 55 gallon to get some extra flow to my new torch coral. I already have 2 main powerheads, but put the torch away from other corals to be safe, and it didn't have much flow. I added the Hygger at the lowest power to provide more to the torch and hopefully make it a little happier.
Hi BMW, I’ve heard good things about the Nero5, but have not used it. I’ve had the hygger for 2 years now. As long as you clean it frequently, it works well. 👍🏻
@@TOMReefer I need one for surface agitation.I have tried a few .Some are too strong and others are to weak .Any suggestions ? Also I like the App controlled units too.
Love these powerheads.I have two in a 32gallon tank. One of my bubble tip nems decided to move in the middle of the night last week. Of course he found the powerhead. I did a 90% water change that morning🙄
Hey huggyid, sorry to hear. Most power heads and anemones don’t coexist that well. It’s hit or miss. Sometimes months and months can go by before the inevitable. ☹️
oh no! Ij ust got two of them. One in each tank! I only bought them because the guy offered me 2 of them for 70 and they are the rainbow ones. My hubby traded some carpet cleaning and he took 70 0ff in exchange! I didnt think they would be able to fit inside something covered and small and blasting at them! I am glad I read this incase it happens. I wouldn't know to do a WC!
@@TOMReefer Thank you Tom! Your Channel is simply the best! If I may ask just one more question? What’s your thoughts on Hygger Heaters? I really liked the Cobalt’s (but, everyone’s out of them?) Are they still in business?? Thanks Rob
@@ABSOLUTfiftytwo hi Rob, I guess I was lucky, I just got a 200w from Amazon. My guess Is the hygger is worth a shot. I have 3 small ones 50W and they work fine. You have to tweak them a bit. The thermostat doesn’t quite match the actual temp. But once dialed in their fine. I have one coming now and I’m going to test it out to see how it is 500w 👍🏻
Hi Nguyen, it does change. It’s a bit tricky to set. 1-5, your first number, is the time of day, then the following numbers will set your wave pattern the way you want it 👍🏻 if it doesn’t change, return it, it should.
Not sure Cummin Cider? It wouldn’t make sense to me, because a plant a tank requires nutrients for it to thrive. By Carbon dosing your reducing your nutrients. 👍🏻
I set my own. Your settings should reflect the flow for your type of corals and the size tank, and ofc the amount of flow you want. I like the nutrition mode. It rises and falls like a wave pattern. But I also use a constant flow in my 10 gallon.
@@sportsallday4453 random is fine 👍🏻 I tried that. I choose nutrition because of my tank size. I have it in my 6 gallon. I didn’t want any time where it was too strong. The one in the 10 I have on constant flow. 😊Random would work though😃
@@TOMReefer Hey Tom, do you know if its ok to put the outside magnet of the hygger in water? I want to mount the Hygger on the back wall of my AIO. Thanks
Hi Tuan, it’s something I wouldn’t try unless you knew the magnet was water proof. If it’s not, over time it will deteriorate and cause problems. Why don’t you put it on the side in the back. Let it run across the back wall. I know you’re probably trying to push water towards the front from the back but your return can do that in place of putting the mini Wave in the back compartment 👍🏻
can you get this mini wave maker in the USA?? it a real nice unit . i have a 10 gal and have been using just a mini power head on it for years but love to upgrade.
Hi Scotty, it might be because your clock is not set correctly. I believe it uses 24 hr. Time. Or, you may have 5 set twice, evening and AM. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
Hey James, if I’m understanding you correctly, the lowest setting for nutritional wave setting would be. Any time of day. That’s the first number, so let’s say 1 time of day. So it would look like this 1128. 1( time of day) 1 (the lowest power setting) 2 ( nutritional wave) 8 ( the longest wave action) 😊👍🏻hope this is what you meant. If you want a continuous slow flow then it would look like this 1138
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Hi Ty, thanks for watching. You would probably need two. If it’s soft coral and you have a higher flow return, maybe? But if it’s a mixed reef then two, opposite sides.
Hey Tom, I have a 13.5 gallon and was wondering if this would work? And would I need to adjust the flow settings at all or anything for night time and day time? Also why is this better than other budget power heads like the hydor koralia because that’s another power head I’m thinking of.
Hi Mack, it would be a nice fit. I have one in my 10 gallon and works nicely. I set it at full power continuous flow, but that depends on what you will keep. You don’t need to change the settings for evening. It’s better because it’s controllable and very small, and quite powerful. 👍🏻
@@TOMReefer hey thanks for the reply, really appreciate it! How’s the sound level? Asking because reviews on the hydor tend to say it’s kind of loud so just wondering about that.
@@TOMReefer that’s perfect. Noise level is a pretty big thing for me since I have it in my bedroom. I’ve been having some cyano issues on the sand bed and things so I’m hoping extra flow can help take care of it, even if I can’t angle it. But again, thanks for the replies! Really helped a lot.
Hi phu, yes, I failed to explain that. Here is the setting to run low continuous. 1138, 2138, 3138, 4138, 5138. These are each time of day with the lowest setting continuous.
Hi Nick, not sure if Rick will answer, but my experience would say, in 40 gallons you could use 2. One on each side or one on the front side and one of the back side. Because they’re controllable, if they’re too strong, you can lower the flow rate.
Hey Josh, I would say yes, if it’s a 20 cube. Probably have to run at full power, which is fine. I run my MP 10 in my 20 cube less then 1/2 full. So, the mini should work. I have a sicce syncra 1.0 which adds to the flow in my 20. If you have a return that can give you a decent flow, then the mini will work fine. It’s small, but it’s design is like that of the MP 10. 👍🏻😊go for it.
I'm confused. So you have to wait until you are in a time frame to set the setting for that time frame? How did you in the vid jump from 13:00 (DAY) which is (3) to work on (DAWN) which is (1). I saw you tell someone in the comments that you have to wait until you are in a particular time frame to set the settings for that time frame?
Hi Justo, if you press M on the controller, and keep pressing it until you come the the frequency setting (which is the last number of the 4) ex. 1234 the frequency is 4. Then just press + or - to go from 8 to 2 😊👍🏻
Hi Tom - Love the videos. I just picked up the wave maker and for some reason I can’t get it to follow the preset schedule. It seems to adjust to the preset program based on the time I set but then it stays on that setting through the day. Any advice how I can get it to follow the program? Thanks in advance.
Hi Metsdynastyx, it’s kinda hard via comment. You should be able to adjust each time of day with the M button. 1-5 modes. It will only show the mode it’s in at that time of day. Once you set 1 time of day, that’s set. Then just use the M button to set the 2,3,4,5. Not sure if this will help.
Hey blasterman789, thanks for watching, the led lights on the controller show you the speed as it increases and decreases. It’s about 10secs to peak, then 10 secs down 👍🏻
Tom do you have to continue programming like that for all 5 time periods? Do you have it ruin the nutrition transfer wave all the time or do you have the waves stop overnight?
I’ve run it the same most of the day. You can change the program for each time of day, but I choose not to. The last setting of the day you can dial it back if you want. But I wouldn’t turn it off. More natural to keep it running. Reefs don’t stop at night, tidal surges slow but don’t stop, right?😃👍🏻
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching. Yes, it’s a bit of an issue. You have to wait until the controller is in the specific time of day to adjust the setting for that particular time frame. You can’t set them all at once, unless you change the time clock for each one, then reset to the correct time. I have not tried it this way though.
Hi Andrew, sorry you’ re having difficulty. The video that I made is step by step on settings. If you need to push S twice to change modes, then it might be an issue with the controller? S should only make it change from the time setting to the M setting. Then you use M and + and - to change the settings. Sorry I can’t help more.
Thanks for the tutorial. Just received mine today, for use in a new WB Cube 20. I've also decided to lie about my local time because I run my lights 10am to 10pm and want the flow cycle to match.
Thanks so much for this video it helped out so much I had no clue how to set it up when I got it the instructions Did not help out at all. I have a evo 13.5 and this powerhead is prefect for it wish I bought it a year ago
Great Job again Tom! This was the First Video I clicked this morning🙂 Have not used Hygger products as of yet - just Jabao pumps , so this was a nice introduction. It would be great to get Vortech pumps but man so expensive!
Thanks BRM45! This little pump works great for under 20gal. $69. I’m not familiar with Jabao, I’ve heard of them though. The Vortech MP10 that I have, took me a while to commit to the money, but is a great pump. Thanks again 👍🏻😊
Hi HIK! Thanks for watching and your thoughts. I have a few vids that show this. Check out my playlist on PARAMETERS, and vid PERFECT PARAMETERS . There’s a few more that touch on Nitrate and Phosphate reduction. Thanks again!
They work well! good for sps in under 30 gallons, and doing ok in my mixed 75gal for now.😃as things grow, I’ll need more flow I’m sure. Probably mp10 at that point.
Excellent. Thank you for creating this. It's just what I needed. I bought this unit, and you are so right about the directions. But, you made it seem so simple. I have a 29g Biocube, so I saw that you recommend two units on opposite ends facing each other. When you have done that, did you program both units exactly the same? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hey Lonnie, thanks! What I might do with a 29 cube is possibly try one to start. Maybe counter current to your return in some way. My recommendation on using 2 was if you had a 20G regular or greater. Then the distance across the tank would be a bit far. However, having 2 would give you a lot of flexibility. Counter current flow is the best type of flow you want. So settings could be different. You might have to play around with the flow depending on how your corals are placed and reaction to the flow. 👍🏻 good question for Water Change Wednesday video! 😊
I got mine today and keep having the same issue, it started five minuets after setup and I've reset it multiple times, it went on for a few hours and did it again
Nice tutorial Tom. I managed to figure out a bit of the programming and I'm at the stage of playing with the settings. A couple of things I learned (for those after me) I simply set the clock on the Hygger back 5 hours so that the programming would match my lighting. You can change the settings at any time no matter what time it is. What I am looking for now is actual settings that work. It is too much flow for the corals in my BioCube 16 at full power and I found that the constant stream wasn't awesome. Currently I am 1123, 2228, 3118, 4128, and 5123 but I'm guessing a bit and playing around. Someone I read has X128 across the board and is seemingly fine with it. I also read another person who has 2040 and 4040 (Sunrise and sunset) set to random but I feel like 100% is too much. Anyone who has this want to share settings? I've been trying to figure out what corals naturally want. To me the Day and Night settings are the more critical because they are on longer than the other ones. Thoughts?
Hey Scott! Thanks for watching! You have some great advice to offer👍🏻I found you need to play a bit with the settings. I have mine set the same across the time settings 4328. It’s nutrition transfer wave 2. I find this to give all the corals a bit of everything. Stronger flow, then it eases down. My tank is 22 inches high, so I found I needed to max out on the power 100%. It also hits off my front glass which slows it down throughout the aquarium. You’re definitely headed in the right direction. Good luck! 😃
Does anyone know what the factory default is if you just set the time? I have a 36 bowfrot and its blasting pretty hard. It speeds up and then almost off. I have it back left of tank and a jeabo sow 20 I believe it is towards the middle on the right front. My lfs said that gives you more of a circular flow. I used to have then facing each other! I was thinking of just leaving it at random flow. Does that change the flow all the time to the different modes? I just now put it in my tank so havnt fooled with it much. How do you know what it is set at? It just shows the time on the screen right now? I appreciate any advice. This thing is a little complicated but offers a bang for the buck!
Was just setting the time that I was making the video. You can set your wave action to any time. Hyggers idea of day time was wacky, those were not my instructions. The whole instruction Manual was very poor.
it's not aol days, you don't need to tell us what you're GOING to do in the video, just make the video and get to your point please 😁 (maybe I got bored, but while skipping through the rest of the video, I didn't see any tank?)
I agree, my older videos were really slow. Newer ones are better. 👍🏻😊 I have a portion of a video for skippers like you. Go skip around someone else’s video😃
To anyone still on the fence with these: I’ve had mine for 2.5 years now and zero issues. As quiet as day one in the tank. Cleaned maybe every 4-6months in a 1/50 part vinegar soak for 20-30minute and toothbrush clean rinse. The next best with similar programmability starts used or refurbished at 3X’s the cost. This should be touted as the pico/nano/sub 30 budget go-to. Thank you for making this video and offering confirmation to my personal experience with this model.
YW crypto
Just wanted to say thank you so much for posting how to use this I just got one and I love it! Directions directions don’t help at all. Thank you for making this video!
Hey Shaq, YW! Glad it helped. And agreed, the directions were quite difficult to follow😃👍🏻
I am glad I remembered you posted this. I just grabbed a Hygger and this video made setting it up super simple.
Hi relapsed Reefer, glad you found the video! 👍🏻good luck with the mini wave.
Hey Tom, I’m looking for a compact power head/wave maker that I can control night/day. Working with a 3 ft freshwater 21 gallon. Think this’ll be too weak? Also it’s been 3 years, do you still recommend?
Hi Daniel, yes I still use and recommend. It depends on how much flow you want in your tank. One would be less flow obviously two would be more try one first.
WOW! You should have made this for hygger! I couldnt understand a word the woman said! I have set the time so far and the factory setting is blasting my corals. I have a 36 gallon. This thing puts out! How do I change how hard its putting out? Is that the power or frequency? I am surpised you are setting yours so high with a small tank the way mine is hitting my corals at default setting. You said that u didint want it turbulant so thats throwing me! Does that mean the frequecy is how hard it hits the corals? I am so unsure as to what setting to set to. If I set at random then will that change all the time? I am thinking of using that one. I think you said or directions might have, is if I set at random then I dont have to set all the different times of the day! Is that correct? I have no idea what is best for my corals. I have lps and some zoas and shrooms. What would you recommend.? What If I left it at default? The screen right now is just displaying time so I have no idea what it is set at! I felt the flow against my hand and it cuts on and almost off for a fec seconds to its definitely not steady stream which is good. Is just a little to hard. Is it good to change the differ flows at different times of the day? I wish I knew what the ocean would be like? lol
Hi Jenna, the first number on the controller is the time of day. The second number controls the output. 1 being the least amount of flow. So, lets say 5128 is the setting. The 1, is your flow amount. 1 being the least amount. In that 5 gallon tank, I was hitting it off the front class which slowed it down. Later I did turn it down. These setting will give you the least amount of flow 1128, 2128, 3128 4128 5128. The 1 in each time of day setting is the softest flow. The 2 just before the 8 in each group is the wave pattern, it will rise and fall. 8 is the frequency which is actually the slowest. Try watching the vid. One more time. 👍🏻
Can I use this in my 12 gallon maxspect dice?
Yes👍🏻
I have a 6x6x17” 3.8gal pico, would this be too much even if it’s located pointing the long way at its lowest setting?
Hi Max, yes, that’s very small.
@@TOMReefer thanks so much for the reply. I figured as much. Too bad there’s nothing smaller on the market. I have discovered some 3-D printed turbulent flow nozzles for power heads, and I think I may be able to get away with one of those on a v small pump.
IS THE MAGNET WATERPROOF? I want to add it to my chamber on my fluval 13.5
I haven’t tried it. If it were me? I would try it😃but I haven’t had a need to
Great video, just got my wave maker and couldn't catch on with the paper instructions. Glad I found your video.
Hi JB, Great to hear! Yes, instructions are poor 👍🏻😊
Subscribed! You use 100% on your 5 gallon? What’s the max Gph for this wave maker? That seems like a lot!
Hi Bahama Reefer, when I made that video I wasn’t sure of the power of the mini wave. It was too much. Shortly there after, I used the lowest setting 1, sometimes 2. 😊 because of the position of the mini wave and the height of the tank. The 1-2 setting worked👍🏻not sure of the gallons GPH.
Tom I'm not a Reef guy....maybe a "Reefer guy," but no saltwater. You are however a great presenter and I'm following you for that reason. Who knows, maybe I will do a reef tank one day, but for now I will just enjoy your style!!!
Hey Kerry, haha! Thanks! I appreciate that you watch just for Tom Reefer style😃👍🏻
Thanks for the explanation of the setting...I almost replaced these pumps because of the explanation in the manuals is not as user-friendly and customer service, well...I am still waiting after 4 months...
YW Aquaplex 😊👍🏻
THIS VIDEO!!! Thank you so much, made setting up my Hygger Mini a breeze! Going to help get the mangrove pico rocking!
Hi King Tide, YW! Good luck with that Pico 😊👍🏻
Does 2 of these move enough water for a 42 gallon tank?
(1) the different time periods
(2) pump power
(3) flow modes
(4) frequency on/off
Hi i got mine yesterday .. but i noticed time mode doesnt change according to clock.. do i miss something? Should leave the screen on clock or wave settings?
Hi Syke, try resetting your clock to match your mode according to the direction. Sorry I can’t help more. It should matter what yo leave on the screen.
Can there be too much flow in the tank because I have this in my tank and i was wondering if it’s too much for my clowns and my anemone
Yes, there can be too much flow. Try the hygger on its lowest setting 1128,2128,3128, 4128,5128.
Ay my G. I am going to buy one for my 14 gallon nano. Do you recommend this size or the bigger one. Is it the same footprint? is my question.
This one has been great in my 10 gallon for well over a year now. It is the same size footprint. I have not used the higher GPH however.
@@TOMReefer thanks g. So you think the larger one is overkill for a nano tank
Will those work with a vortech battery back up???
Hi Dan, my guess is no, because they only want them to be compatible with their own wave makers and products. You might want to try asking Echotech if they work with other wave makers. 👍🏻
You think this would be a good fit for a 5 gallon?
Hi Kyle, if you used it as a temporary UV, it would fit, but not sure about permanent for 5 gallon 👍🏻😊
@@TOMReefer gotchya, thank you!
Hey Kyle, I misread what video your question came from! Haha. It’s the hygger vid. 😃5 is small for the mini wave. I got away with it because my 5 gallon was 22 inches high. 👍🏻
I was wondering if you can place the magnet inside the water? Thank you for the tutorial Tom!!
Hey Hai, The magnet should be epoxy coated. I’ve had it in the tank for several months now and don’t see any problems. In my experience, it would take quite a bit of corrosion to effect inhabitants. 👍🏻
Thanks for the video. This thing would be a nightmare to program without it.
Thanks Shane. Happy it helped
Hi Tom, hope all is well. Thanks for this video, I just got one of these, you're right, the instructions are kind of a mess, problematic translation from Chinese to English lol. Appreciate you deciphering them so I didn't have to. Seems like a really good value piece of equipment. I got one for my 55 gallon to get some extra flow to my new torch coral. I already have 2 main powerheads, but put the torch away from other corals to be safe, and it didn't have much flow. I added the Hygger at the lowest power to provide more to the torch and hopefully make it a little happier.
Hi Tim, YW! Good choice on the mini wave. Once you figure out the programming, it’s a good value wave maker. It should do it for you👍🏻
If the power goes off , do you have to reprogram it?
Hi MBTravel, no it holds it’s program👍🏻
looking for surface agitation for my 55 gallon. would you recommend this one or the Nero5
Hi BMW, I’ve heard good things about the Nero5, but have not used it. I’ve had the hygger for 2 years now. As long as you clean it frequently, it works well. 👍🏻
@@TOMReefer I need one for surface agitation.I have tried a few .Some are too strong and others are to weak .Any suggestions ? Also I like the App controlled units too.
@@bmw3842 the hygger will be strong enough. If you like app control, it doesn’t have that.
@@TOMReefer I read that. Such a disappointment.
Thank you ❤
Love these powerheads.I have two in a 32gallon tank. One of my bubble tip nems decided to move in the middle of the night last week. Of course he found the powerhead. I did a 90% water change that morning🙄
Hey huggyid, sorry to hear. Most power heads and anemones don’t coexist that well. It’s hit or miss. Sometimes months and months can go by before the inevitable. ☹️
oh no! Ij ust got two of them. One in each tank! I only bought them because the guy offered me 2 of them for 70 and they are the rainbow ones. My hubby traded some carpet cleaning and he took 70 0ff in exchange! I didnt think they would be able to fit inside something covered and small and blasting at them! I am glad I read this incase it happens. I wouldn't know to do a WC!
@@TOMReefer There is a guy that makes 3d prints of nemguards for these pumps.
Do I need one or two hygger mini (1600gph) for my 40 gallon Breeder tank?? Thanks Rob
Hi Robert, you’ll need 2 for that size. Probably one on each end👍🏻
@@TOMReefer Thank you Tom! Your Channel is simply the best! If I may ask just one more question? What’s your thoughts on Hygger Heaters? I really liked the Cobalt’s (but, everyone’s out of them?) Are they still in business?? Thanks Rob
@@ABSOLUTfiftytwo hi Rob, I guess I was lucky, I just got a 200w from Amazon. My guess Is the hygger is worth a shot. I have 3 small ones 50W and they work fine. You have to tweak them a bit. The thermostat doesn’t quite match the actual temp. But once dialed in their fine. I have one coming now and I’m going to test it out to see how it is 500w 👍🏻
I just got this one but I realized that the pump did not automatic change the channel to drawn, sunrise, day, night. Do you have the same issue ?
Hi Nguyen, it does change. It’s a bit tricky to set. 1-5, your first number, is the time of day, then the following numbers will set your wave pattern the way you want it 👍🏻 if it doesn’t change, return it, it should.
How do you shut it off? Just got mine today
Hi Mike, there is an F button that will pause the pump for 10 minutes. If you want it completely off, you need to unplug it. 👍🏻
Would u recommend this on a 16 gallon fresh water planted tank?
Not sure Cummin Cider? It wouldn’t make sense to me, because a plant a tank requires nutrients for it to thrive. By Carbon dosing your reducing your nutrients. 👍🏻
Hi Tom, do you keep all default settings or you set your own on the hugger? Thanks again
I set my own. Your settings should reflect the flow for your type of corals and the size tank, and ofc the amount of flow you want. I like the nutrition mode. It rises and falls like a wave pattern. But I also use a constant flow in my 10 gallon.
@@TOMReefer I’m using Random mode for most of the day in my fluval 13.5. What do you think of random mode? Why are you not using in your tank? Thanks
@@sportsallday4453 random is fine 👍🏻 I tried that. I choose nutrition because of my tank size. I have it in my 6 gallon. I didn’t want any time where it was too strong. The one in the 10 I have on constant flow. 😊Random would work though😃
thanks for the review Tom. I picked this up for my new Fusion 15 nano.
Hi Tuan, it’s a good little wave maker. Perfect for that size tank👍🏻😊
@@TOMReefer Hey Tom, do you know if its ok to put the outside magnet of the hygger in water? I want to mount the Hygger on the back wall of my AIO. Thanks
Hi Tuan, it’s something I wouldn’t try unless you knew the magnet was water proof. If it’s not, over time it will deteriorate and cause problems. Why don’t you put it on the side in the back. Let it run across the back wall. I know you’re probably trying to push water towards the front from the back but your return can do that in place of putting the mini Wave in the back compartment 👍🏻
can you get this mini wave maker in the USA?? it a real nice unit . i have a 10 gal and have been using just a mini power head on it for years but love to upgrade.
Hey Chris, yes👍🏻Amazon, search Hygger Mini Wave Maker👍🏻😊it’s perfect for 10 gal.
Do you have to adjust the settings daily or does it automatically save your settings set for each time of the day?
Hey Kayla, it saves the settings 😊👍🏻
Hello, great video! Will this work for a 32 gallon Bio Cube?
Hey Marcus, yes, perfect for that. It’s quite powerful for a little wave maker 👍🏻😊
It’s the morning and it’s still on the night time setting of “5” any reason why?
Hi Scotty, it might be because your clock is not set correctly. I believe it uses 24 hr. Time. Or, you may have 5 set twice, evening and AM. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
Is there a way to adjust to the lowest setting of the nutritional wave? As one permanent light to get just light wave power
Hey James, if I’m understanding you correctly, the lowest setting for nutritional wave setting would be. Any time of day. That’s the first number, so let’s say 1 time of day. So it would look like this 1128. 1( time of day) 1 (the lowest power setting) 2 ( nutritional wave) 8 ( the longest wave action) 😊👍🏻hope this is what you meant. If you want a continuous slow flow then it would look like this 1138
Will it be same power through out the day and night if I set it up 1138? I just wanna make sure it does not change
Nutritional would be less intense that the constant correct?
You will have to change the first number for each time of day so, 1138, 2138, 3138, 4138, 5138. 👍🏻
Nutritional is a wave action, it’s not constant. It goes up and comes back down over and over. 😊
I keep getting ERR2..How to solve the problem..or it is dead
Sounds like you need to return it👍🏻
We actually need a couple of storms over here in dry Cali...
I know, you guys should be called the Fire State! Hang in there! You probably know my bro’s. Company. He just sold it. Performance Years GTO Firebird? Pypes is his too, and his new one is Cold Case Radiators 😃69Cams. are just plain cool!
@@TOMReefer Yes I have heard of it, hopefully this covid crap isn't hurting his business...
would you recommend this for a 20 gallon long tank?
Hi Ty, thanks for watching. You would probably need two. If it’s soft coral and you have a higher flow return, maybe? But if it’s a mixed reef then two, opposite sides.
I bought one for my fresh water planted and working great good product
Hey Tom, I have a 13.5 gallon and was wondering if this would work? And would I need to adjust the flow settings at all or anything for night time and day time? Also why is this better than other budget power heads like the hydor koralia because that’s another power head I’m thinking of.
Hi Mack, it would be a nice fit. I have one in my 10 gallon and works nicely. I set it at full power continuous flow, but that depends on what you will keep. You don’t need to change the settings for evening. It’s better because it’s controllable and very small, and quite powerful. 👍🏻
@@TOMReefer hey thanks for the reply, really appreciate it! How’s the sound level? Asking because reviews on the hydor tend to say it’s kind of loud so just wondering about that.
@@mackwilliams4976 hi Mack, the mini it’s literally silent. 👍🏻
@@TOMReefer that’s perfect. Noise level is a pretty big thing for me since I have it in my bedroom. I’ve been having some cyano issues on the sand bed and things so I’m hoping extra flow can help take care of it, even if I can’t angle it. But again, thanks for the replies! Really helped a lot.
@@mackwilliams4976 good luck! Try ChemiClean for cyano. I use it when I get an out break. It’s not always because of flow. 😊👍🏻
Can i put the magnet inside the water? Or it should be always on the dry side?
Good question Jade! Like inside a back compartment of an all in one tank? Not sure, maybe if you clean it often.
Yup! I wonder if i can put it in the back chamber. I just got the hygger and i want it to blend the color along with the back chamber
My man Tom, could I use this on a 10 gallon nano or is it too powerful?
Hey Ethan, Sure! It’s perfect for that. I have one in my 10 gallon. 👍🏻you’ll just set it on its lower power setting, either 1 or 2.
Can I set up the lowest mode to run all the time only?
Hi phu, yes, I failed to explain that. Here is the setting to run low continuous. 1138, 2138, 3138, 4138, 5138. These are each time of day with the lowest setting continuous.
Thank you for the tutorial. I have a question my friend. For a 40 gallon which of Hygger nano would you recommend. 😎👍
Hey Rick, there is only on Hygger Mini Wave maker. Probably to weak for 40 gallons. Maybe if you use 2, one on each end. 😊
Thanks u so much. Enjoy the rest of the day.
@@rickrodriguez6675 did you get 2? Wondering how that is..
Hi Nick, not sure if Rick will answer, but my experience would say, in 40 gallons you could use 2. One on each side or one on the front side and one of the back side. Because they’re controllable, if they’re too strong, you can lower the flow rate.
@@TOMReefer thanks it gets confusing reading all the different opinions I was worried they wouldn't be strong enough really..
Would you recommend this for a cube 20 if you can't afford an mp10?
Hey Josh, I would say yes, if it’s a 20 cube. Probably have to run at full power, which is fine. I run my MP 10 in my 20 cube less then 1/2 full. So, the mini should work. I have a sicce syncra 1.0 which adds to the flow in my 20. If you have a return that can give you a decent flow, then the mini will work fine. It’s small, but it’s design is like that of the MP 10. 👍🏻😊go for it.
I'm confused. So you have to wait until you are in a time frame to set the setting for that time frame? How did you in the vid jump from 13:00 (DAY) which is (3) to work on (DAWN) which is (1). I saw you tell someone in the comments that you have to wait until you are in a particular time frame to set the settings for that time frame?
No, you can change the settings any time of day.
@@TOMReefer got it! Thanks 😊
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Hello just a question how you lower the frequency from 8 to 2 thank you
Hi Justo, if you press M on the controller, and keep pressing it until you come the the frequency setting (which is the last number of the 4) ex. 1234 the frequency is 4. Then just press + or - to go from 8 to 2 😊👍🏻
@@TOMReefer hello friend that was my question because is not - in my controller no minus sign is just S M + F.
@@JH-yj4ms my bad! Just keep hitting the plus, it will pass over and the start from 1 again 😃sorry about that!
@@TOMReefer thank you very much very nice communication and help god bless you.
Hi Tom - Love the videos. I just picked up the wave maker and for some reason I can’t get it to follow the preset schedule. It seems to adjust to the preset program based on the time I set but then it stays on that setting through the day. Any advice how I can get it to follow the program? Thanks in advance.
Hi Metsdynastyx, it’s kinda hard via comment. You should be able to adjust each time of day with the M button. 1-5 modes. It will only show the mode it’s in at that time of day. Once you set 1 time of day, that’s set. Then just use the M button to set the 2,3,4,5. Not sure if this will help.
Hi Tom...how long is the nutrional wave cycle between peak to peak at the longest cycle (8).?
Hey blasterman789, thanks for watching, the led lights on the controller show you the speed as it increases and decreases. It’s about 10secs to peak, then 10 secs down 👍🏻
So there is no choice to keep it flowing all the time like a regular power head?
Yes, there is a choice, I believe it’s 3 in the wave settings. This will be a continuous flow 👍🏻
Tom do you have to continue programming like that for all 5 time periods? Do you have it ruin the nutrition transfer wave all the time or do you have the waves stop overnight?
I’ve run it the same most of the day. You can change the program for each time of day, but I choose not to. The last setting of the day you can dial it back if you want. But I wouldn’t turn it off. More natural to keep it running. Reefs don’t stop at night, tidal surges slow but don’t stop, right?😃👍🏻
@@TOMReefer Awesome thanks Tom. Thank you for your videos. They help a lot
YW Angy, thanks for watching!
Impeller 😊
Do I need to adjust the settings for each time frame ? Like morning, day, night
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching. Yes, it’s a bit of an issue. You have to wait until the controller is in the specific time of day to adjust the setting for that particular time frame. You can’t set them all at once, unless you change the time clock for each one, then reset to the correct time. I have not tried it this way though.
TOM Reefer can you make a vid to help or something please🙏mine only goes on the different modes when I push S twice
Hi Andrew, sorry you’ re having difficulty. The video that I made is step by step on settings. If you need to push S twice to change modes, then it might be an issue with the controller? S should only make it change from the time setting to the M setting. Then you use M and + and - to change the settings. Sorry I can’t help more.
Thanks for the tutorial. Just received mine today, for use in a new WB Cube 20. I've also decided to lie about my local time because I run my lights 10am to 10pm and want the flow cycle to match.
Hey Chris, good to hear you found the tutorial useful! And good idea on the lying 😃
Finalmente una pompa piccola per i nani poco reef
sì! una piccola pompa fantastica! 😃👍🏻
Thanks so much for this video it helped out so much I had no clue how to set it up when I got it the instructions Did not help out at all. I have a evo 13.5 and this powerhead is prefect for it wish I bought it a year ago
Hey Vincent! Glad to hear! It’s a great little wave maker 😃👍🏻in tomorrow’s video, I speak a bit about it! Good luck with your 13.5 😊
Just wanted an update! Are they still working after all this time?
Hey Kevin, yes, the mini wave is a great pump for the money. I would put one on any 20 and under tank 😊👍🏻
Just purchased this unit ..
Hey Noe, excellent choice 😊👍🏻
50.99 on Ali express! Just got one and will be here in a month
Great deal! 👍🏻😊
Great Job again Tom! This was the First Video I clicked this morning🙂
Have not used Hygger products as of yet - just Jabao pumps , so this was a nice introduction.
It would be great to get Vortech pumps but man so expensive!
Thanks BRM45! This little pump works great for under 20gal. $69. I’m not familiar with Jabao, I’ve heard of them though. The Vortech MP10 that I have, took me a while to commit to the money, but is a great pump. Thanks again 👍🏻😊
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its good to see u safe, can u make video reduce nitrates in nano tank bro ?
Hi HIK! Thanks for watching and your thoughts. I have a few vids that show this. Check out my playlist on PARAMETERS, and vid PERFECT PARAMETERS . There’s a few more that touch on Nitrate and Phosphate reduction. Thanks again!
Ive been wondering about these. Im a big fan of the jeabos. Easiest controllers ever. I had an ai nero 3 and it died after 2 months
They work well! good for sps in under 30 gallons, and doing ok in my mixed 75gal for now.😃as things grow, I’ll need more flow I’m sure. Probably mp10 at that point.
@@TOMReefer I might try an MP10 but I dont think it's worth the hype
Excellent. Thank you for creating this. It's just what I needed. I bought this unit, and you are so right about the directions. But, you made it seem so simple.
I have a 29g Biocube, so I saw that you recommend two units on opposite ends facing each other. When you have done that, did you program both units exactly the same? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hey Lonnie, thanks! What I might do with a 29 cube is possibly try one to start. Maybe counter current to your return in some way. My recommendation on using 2 was if you had a 20G regular or greater. Then the distance across the tank would be a bit far. However, having 2 would give you a lot of flexibility. Counter current flow is the best type of flow you want. So settings could be different. You might have to play around with the flow depending on how your corals are placed and reaction to the flow. 👍🏻 good question for Water Change Wednesday video! 😊
@@TOMReefer Thank you so much for such a quick reply!!
Idk if youts is defective but mine is strong asf even at 40%
Hi apdroid geek, I guess it depends on your and my view of strong. 😊they are quite powerful 👍🏻
I got my tank I’m in the brown stage now
Hi X, get yourself some astrea snails and hermit crabs. 1 of each for every 2 gallons. They will remove it quite quick. But be patient 😊👍🏻
To turn it off, will it reset if I disconect it?
No, it keeps it’s settings 👍🏻
Err7 out the box
Continuous? That happens sometimes. Did you unplug and try again?
I got mine today and keep having the same issue, it started five minuets after setup and I've reset it multiple times, it went on for a few hours and did it again
I still don't know what settings I want.
Hi Ninja, it takes some experimenting. Most of all it should be what your corals need 👍🏻😊
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Thanks Simon! 👍🏻😊
@@TOMReefer no problem, love your set up 👍
Nice tutorial Tom. I managed to figure out a bit of the programming and I'm at the stage of playing with the settings. A couple of things I learned (for those after me) I simply set the clock on the Hygger back 5 hours so that the programming would match my lighting. You can change the settings at any time no matter what time it is. What I am looking for now is actual settings that work. It is too much flow for the corals in my BioCube 16 at full power and I found that the constant stream wasn't awesome. Currently I am 1123, 2228, 3118, 4128, and 5123 but I'm guessing a bit and playing around. Someone I read has X128 across the board and is seemingly fine with it. I also read another person who has 2040 and 4040 (Sunrise and sunset) set to random but I feel like 100% is too much. Anyone who has this want to share settings? I've been trying to figure out what corals naturally want. To me the Day and Night settings are the more critical because they are on longer than the other ones. Thoughts?
Hey Scott! Thanks for watching! You have some great advice to offer👍🏻I found you need to play a bit with the settings. I have mine set the same across the time settings 4328. It’s nutrition transfer wave 2. I find this to give all the corals a bit of everything. Stronger flow, then it eases down. My tank is 22 inches high, so I found I needed to max out on the power 100%. It also hits off my front glass which slows it down throughout the aquarium. You’re definitely headed in the right direction. Good luck! 😃
Hey Scott, I just bought this same pump. I was wondering what are your current setting now?
@@joseamedeestradaje good question. I’m at 1128, 2040, 3040, 4040, and 5128.
@@J4Photo thanks man appreciate it
Does anyone know what the factory default is if you just set the time? I have a 36 bowfrot and its blasting pretty hard. It speeds up and then almost off. I have it back left of tank and a jeabo sow 20 I believe it is towards the middle on the right front. My lfs said that gives you more of a circular flow. I used to have then facing each other! I was thinking of just leaving it at random flow. Does that change the flow all the time to the different modes? I just now put it in my tank so havnt fooled with it much. How do you know what it is set at? It just shows the time on the screen right now? I appreciate any advice. This thing is a little complicated but offers a bang for the buck!
I liked the product but the manual was so poorly written/translated. This video helped a lot.
Glad to hear Trevor! 😃👍🏻
My clowns are too small for it they get scare hahah
Haha, thanks for watching Victor😃👍🏻
Bro, you have your times all wrong from 930 to 1400 which is 2:00 then from 2 to 1630 which is 4:30
Was just setting the time that I was making the video. You can set your wave action to any time. Hyggers idea of day time was wacky, those were not my instructions. The whole instruction Manual was very poor.
@@TOMReefer no what I’m saying is in the video you called 1630 -“3:30” when in fact, it is 430 that’s what I’m saying
@kevinr3533 oh ok 🤪thanks. I still mess up 24hr time.🫤
it's not aol days, you don't need to tell us what you're GOING to do in the video, just make the video and get to your point please 😁 (maybe I got bored, but while skipping through the rest of the video, I didn't see any tank?)
I agree, my older videos were really slow. Newer ones are better. 👍🏻😊 I have a portion of a video for skippers like you. Go skip around someone else’s video😃
I don't know man, that seems very complicated for a wave maker. I think I am more old school.
Hey Zac, haha, you could be right? However, once I figured it out, it’s been real nice. Perfect for under 20 gallon tanks 😃👍🏻thanks for watching 😊
Too muck talking!
You’re probably right 😃 you learn as you go
Hi I used your vid to set ine up after 3 weeks its says Err 7 -anyone familiar?
Hi dharas, try unplugging and restart. Make sure your connections are tight.
@@TOMReefer i took it apart and washed under water it seems to be working now. thank you