Mantis Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 45

Description

Mantis Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 45 — High-output cross-flow wavemaker for tanks up to 450 litres

A big display tank needs enough horizontal movement to reach every corner without a wall of powerheads cluttering the view, and a longer cross-flow body is one way to spread that movement without adding more units. Mantis Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 45 (SKU: MA069305) is the larger of the two Mantis cross-flow wave pumps, a slim tube running sideway fins along its body so it pushes water outward across its full length rather than from one single outlet. That sideways push is what creates the broad, even wave Mantis describes, giving more complete circulation across a wide tank than a single narrow jet aimed from one corner.

The Reefvane 45 is rated at 15,000 L/H and up to 45 W, sized for tanks from about 50 to 450 L behind glass up to 19 mm thick, both noticeably higher than the smaller Reefvane 25. The pump body measures about 290 × 33 × 67 mm, longer than the 25 to spread its sideways flow across a wider tank while keeping the same slim profile along the wall. The same five 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, and Cycle for a rotation through changing patterns. For smaller systems the Reefvane 25 (SKU: MA069304) shares the same cross-flow mechanism and mode set at a lower flow, wattage and glass-thickness rating.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Larger reef tanks: Systems from about 50 to 450 L needing strong, even circulation.
• Wide or long tanks: A longer cross-flow body spreading sideways movement further than a point-source pump.
• High-flow coral placements: Random and Pulsing modes for corals that need stronger, varied current.
• Glass up to 19 mm: Thicker-pane display tanks beyond the Reefvane 25’s rating.

How to Use / Installation Process

• Choose a mounting wall: Position the longer body where its sideways flow can span the tank’s width.
• Confirm glass thickness: Check the pane is 19 mm or less before attaching the magnetic mount.
• Power on and test a mode: Start with Constant, then try Stream Wave, Random, Pulsing or Cycle.
• Fine-tune for livestock: Adjust position and output once corals and fish settle into the new flow.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Longer cross-flow body: Spreads sideways flow across a wider tank than the Reefvane 25.
• 15,000 L/H at up to 45 W: Higher output matched to larger systems.
• Five pump modes: Constant, Stream Wave, Random, Pulsing and Cycle.
• 19 mm glass rating: Suits thicker-pane display tanks.
• Slim profile despite the length: About 290 × 33 × 67 mm, still discreet along the wall.

Product Details

• Brand: Mantis
• SKU: MA069305
• Product Type: Pumps & Wavemakers > Cross-Flow Wave Pump
• Flow Rate: 15,000 L/H
• Power: 45 W maximum
• Suitable Tank Size: About 50 to 450 L
• Maximum Glass Thickness: 19 mm
• Dimensions: About 290 × 33 × 67 mm
• Pump Modes: Constant, Stream Wave, Random, Pulsing, Cycle
• Other Sizes: Reefvane Cross Flow Pump 25 (SKU: MA069304)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine aquariums