{"product_id":"red-sea-reef-wave-45-15000-l-hr","title":"Red Sea Reef Wave 45 - 15000 L\/Hr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tank current for reefs too big for a single small powerhead.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea ReefWave 45 is a magnet-mounted gyre pump rated to 15,000 L\/h, built for tanks from 60 cm to 200 cm (2–6 ft) along its mounting wall. Where the smaller ReefWave 25 suits nano and mid-size tanks, the 45 is Red Sea's answer for large SPS reefs and big FOWLR systems that need serious, randomised flow without a wall of return-pump plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGyre cross-flow design\u003c\/strong\u003e — moves a broad, low-velocity mass of water rather than one narrow jet, so large tanks get even coverage instead of one hot spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–100% adjustable intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e — dial it back for a heavily-stocked LPS tank, or run it flat out for SPS demanding strong turnover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForward, reverse and alternating modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — forward flow runs roughly 3× stronger than reverse, so alternating mode genuinely shifts current direction rather than pulsing the same jet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReefBeat app control\u003c\/strong\u003e — schedule up to 10 time-slots a day, or run one of Red Sea's preset wave programs from your phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed mode\u003c\/strong\u003e — pauses flow for 30 minutes so food settles instead of blowing straight into an overflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-pump sync\u003c\/strong\u003e — group up to 3 ReefWave pumps for coordinated coverage across a long or wide display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic mount\u003c\/strong\u003e rated through glass or acrylic up to 20 mm thick — no drilling, no in-tank bracket, even on a thick-walled large tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReefWave 45\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000 L\/h (3,960 GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–45 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (external plug-pack supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControllable intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–200 cm (2–6 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax glass\/acrylic thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm (3\/4″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerhead dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 31.5 x 8 x 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefBeat app (WiFi) + onboard controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — flow and tank size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Sea rates the ReefWave 45 for tanks from 60 cm to 200 cm along the mounting wall, at a maximum output of 15,000 L\/h — double the 25's flow for roughly double the recommended tank length. Intensity is adjustable across the full 10–100% range from the ReefBeat app or the onboard controller. Forward flow is roughly three times stronger than reverse, which is what gives the alternating and randomised wave modes a genuine directional shift rather than a pulse on the same jet. Red Sea does not publish an intermediate flow-rate table between 10% and 100% — treat the percentage as the pump's own reference scale rather than a fixed L\/h figure at each step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn tanks toward the top of the 200 cm range, or on very wide tanks, two synced ReefWave 45 units at one end each generally gives more even coverage than a single unit pushed to its limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need? ReefWave 25 vs ReefWave 45\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth pumps share the same gyre design, app and control range — the difference is scale. Stay on the 25 for tanks up to about 120 cm; move up to the 45 once your tank runs longer than that, or where you'd rather run a larger pump at a lower percentage of its maximum output than a smaller pump flat out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReefWave 25\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReefWave 45\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–25 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–45 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–120 cm (1.5–4 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–200 cm (2–6 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax glass\/acrylic thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControllable intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefBeat app + onboard controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefBeat app + onboard controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for large marine and freshwater aquariums from around 60 cm up to 200 cm, including big SPS-dominated reefs that need strong, randomised turnover. Not intended as a return pump or for plumbed-in filtration — it's a standalone circulation pump, mounted directly in the display, and it's more pump than a small or lightly-stocked tank needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated power consumption is 8–45 W depending on intensity. Run continuously at the full 45 W output, that works out to approximately 394 kWh a year — around $118 a year at a flat 30c\/kWh — though most large tanks run the pump well below full intensity most of the time, so actual running cost is typically lower. Red Sea describes the pump as near-silent but does not publish a decibel rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuns from the included external DC power supply — keep the power pack itself out of the aquarium and any splash zone. As with any mains-powered aquarium equipment, run it through an RCD-protected circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the wet-side impeller assembly periodically and check it turns freely — salt creep and detritus are the usual cause of a noisy or reduced-flow pump on a large tank running long hours. Red Sea sells a dedicated service pack of wear parts for periodic maintenance on the ReefWave range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with a second ReefWave 45 for synced flow across a long tank, or with a ReefWave 25 at the opposite end of a large display for layered flow patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e24-month manufacturer warranty from date of purchase, non-transferable beyond the original purchaser, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Large-item parcel freight — check delivery timeframes at checkout for your postcode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the ReefWave 45 overkill for a 4-foot tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily — a 4-foot tank sits at the top of the ReefWave 25's range and the bottom of the 45's. If you want headroom to run at a lower percentage rather than a smaller pump flat out, the 45 is a reasonable choice; if budget is tight, the 25 will cover a 4-foot tank comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need Red Sea's controller, or does the app run it alone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe controller and DC power module are included and required to run the pump; the ReefBeat app connects to that controller over WiFi for scheduling and remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run two ReefWave 45 units on one large tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Red Sea's multi-pump sync supports grouping up to 3 pumps together via the app, which is the usual approach for tanks at the top of the 45's range or for very wide displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between forward and reverse flow?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eForward flow is roughly three times stronger than reverse on this pump, so alternating and randomised modes produce a genuine shift in current direction and strength, not just a paused pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with everything I need to install it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the powerhead, external wet-side magnet mount, controller and DC power supply are included; nothing else to buy to get it running.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55269636276515,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/52306810e88a6f1f8c058f1dbd2065d3d4788537_b95b486d-1bcc-4fc0-8931-963d454c74a0.jpg?v=1782107321","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reef-wave-45-15000-l-hr","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}