{"product_id":"aqua-medic-smart-drift-3-1-current-pump-4-600l-h","title":"Aqua Medic Smart Drift 3.1 Current Pump-4,600L\/H","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact, app-controlled wavemaker for tanks up to 300 litres.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aqua Medic Smart Drift 3.1 is a magnetic-drive circulation pump rated up to 4,600 L\/h, built for reef and planted tanks that need broad, adjustable flow without a bulky powerhead taking up display space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the smallest of Aqua Medic's three-model Smart Drift range, sized for nano and standard-sized display tanks rather than the large systems the 7.1 and 11.1 are built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 4,600 L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e — continuously adjustable from the controller or the Aqua Medic App, rather than a single fixed speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow power draw\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3–15 W depending on the flow setting, run off a 24V DC pump head powered through the included 100–240V transformer, which accepts Australian 230V\/50Hz mains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic mount\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds through glass up to 10mm thick, so the pump body sits inside the tank with no visible bracket outside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully submersible\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated IP X8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp and controller control\u003c\/strong\u003e — set constant flow, pulse, ramp, or random wave patterns from the Aqua Medic App, or drive it from the included physical controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-pump sync\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair two or more Smart Drift units for master–slave or cross-flow patterns across a wider tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed pause\u003c\/strong\u003e — a one-touch pause on the controller stops flow during feeding, so food doesn't get blasted into the overflow before your fish find it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax flow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,600 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V DC pump; 100–240V\/50–60Hz transformer (AU 230V compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump body dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ65mm × 55mm (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum glass thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIP rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP X8 (fully submersible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqua Medic App + physical controller, 0–10V external input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — controllable flow range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Medic's own operation manual for the Smart Drift 3.1 states the flow is continuously adjustable between 30% and 100% of the rated 4,600 L\/h maximum — so from roughly 1,400 L\/h up to the full 4,600 L\/h, depending on the pattern and setting you choose from the controller or app. This is the manufacturer's documented control range rather than a single headline number, and it's what lets you run a gentle random wave for a planted tank one week and a strong constant flow for a reef the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Smart Drift do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax glass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Drift 3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,600 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ65 × 55mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Drift 7.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–25 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 800 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ75 × 65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Drift 11.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–35 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1,500 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ85 × 70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three models are physically different pump sizes, not the same body at different power settings — moving up a size means a larger pump head and a thicker maximum glass rating, not just a firmware change. For a nano or standard display tank up to around 300 L, the 3.1 is the right starting point; a larger reef or a tank over 300 L will outgrow its flow range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine tanks up to roughly 300 L that want app-controlled, patterned flow rather than a single fixed-speed powerhead. Not intended for glass over 10mm thick — the magnetic mount won't hold reliably beyond that, so check your tank's glass or acrylic thickness before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a second Smart Drift 3.1 for cross-flow in a wider tank, or step up to the 7.1 if you're planning a larger system later — the app supports mixed-model multi-pump sync.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Aqua Medic's manufacturer warranty in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run the Smart Drift 3.1 without the app?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included physical controller runs the pump and its flow patterns without needing a phone connected — the app adds remote control and additional pattern options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the minimum flow it can run at?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Medic's manual for this model documents a continuously adjustable range down to 30% of the rated maximum, so approximately 1,400 L\/h at the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit a rimless nano tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt mounts magnetically through glass up to 10mm thick, which covers the great majority of nano and standard display tanks — check your glass thickness if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it have a feeding mode?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a one-touch feed pause on the controller stops the flow for feeding, then resumes automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it fully submersible?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Aqua Medic rates the 3.1 at IP X8.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Medic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242281648419,"sku":"AA2463","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/aqua-medic-smart-drift-31-current-pump-4600lh-3000693-1600.jpg?v=1781836803","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aqua-medic-smart-drift-3-1-current-pump-4-600l-h","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}