Mantis Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 25

Description

Mantis Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 25 — Slim cross-flow wavemaker for tanks up to 250 litres

A single powerhead aimed across a tank pushes water in one direction and leaves the far corners flat, which is the gap a cross-flow design is meant to close. Mantis Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 25 (SKU: MA069304) is a controllable cross-flow wave pump built as a slim tube with sideway fins running along its length, so instead of a single jet it pushes water out sideways along its whole body and generates a broad, even wave rather than one narrow stream. The fins are what let the pump create a sheet of movement across the width of the tank, which Mantis says improves overall circulation compared with a single-point powerhead of similar flow.

The Reefvane 25 is rated at a flow of 7,500 L/H and a maximum of 25 W, sized for tanks from about 50 to 250 L behind glass up to 15 mm thick. The pump body itself measures about 220 × 33 × 67 mm, a slim profile meant to sit along the back or side wall without dominating the view the way a bulkier powerhead can. Five pump modes are built in: Constant for a steady, adjustable flow; Stream Wave for an undulating current at a fixed rate; Random for irregular wave patterns; Pulsing for on-off bursts that still keep water moving; and Cycle, which runs through changing patterns automatically. A larger Reefvane 45 (SKU: MA069305) is made for bigger tanks up to 450 L, sharing the same cross-flow body and mode selection at a higher flow and wattage.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Small to mid reef tanks: Systems from about 50 to 250 L needing broad, even circulation.
• Dead-spot correction: Replacing or supplementing a single powerhead that leaves corners flat.
• Coral placements needing varied flow: Random and Pulsing modes for corals that benefit from changing current.
• Glass up to 15 mm: Standard-thickness display and nano tanks within that range.

How to Use / Installation Process

• Choose a mounting spot: Position it along the back or side wall where a broad sideways flow is wanted.
• Confirm glass thickness: Check the pane is 15 mm or less before fitting the magnetic mount.
• Power on and select a mode: Start on Constant to judge the flow before trying Stream Wave, Random, Pulsing or Cycle.
• Adjust position and strength: Fine-tune placement and output once livestock settle into the new flow pattern.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Cross-flow body with sideway fins: Pushes water out along its length for a broad, even wave.
• Five pump modes: Constant, Stream Wave, Random, Pulsing and Cycle for varied flow.
• 7,500 L/H at 25 W: A flow-to-power balance aimed at tanks up to 250 L.
• Slim tubular profile: About 220 × 33 × 67 mm, discreet along a back or side wall.
• Magnetic fit to 15 mm glass: Suits standard-thickness display and nano tanks.

Product Details

• Brand: Mantis
• SKU: MA069304
• Product Type: Pumps & Wavemakers > Cross-Flow Wave Pump
• Flow Rate: 7,500 L/H
• Power: 25 W maximum
• Suitable Tank Size: About 50 to 250 L
• Maximum Glass Thickness: 15 mm
• Dimensions: About 220 × 33 × 67 mm
• Pump Modes: Constant, Stream Wave, Random, Pulsing, Cycle
• Other Sizes: Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 45 (SKU: MA069305)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine aquariums