Traditional powerheads mount with suction cups that lose grip over time and clutter the display with visible hardware. Reef Octopus Octo Pulse magnetic flow pumps mount cleanly through the glass, delivering broad, gentle wave-style flow in two sizes, with or without a HYDROS WaveEngine LE controller.
Why Magnetic Flow Pumps
A magnetic mount holds firmly through glass or acrylic without suction cups to replace, and Octo Pulse pumps are built around a broad, gentle flow pattern designed to move water naturally across the tank rather than blasting one concentrated jet.
Choosing a Size
- Octo Pulse 2 — a fully controllable magnetic flow pump moving up to 1,600 GPH while drawing no more than 10 watts.
- Octo Pulse 4 — steps up to 4,500 GPH max flow while drawing no more than 32 watts, for larger tanks.
Choosing a Configuration
- Pump only — the bare pump for keepers with an existing compatible controller.
- Standard bundle (Octo Pulse 2+/4+) — the pump paired with its wave-pump controller.
- With HYDROS WaveEngine LE Controller — pairs the pump with app-based WiFi control, letting you build custom flow schedules through the HYDROS ecosystem.
Setup Tips
- Check glass or acrylic thickness before ordering to confirm magnetic mount compatibility.
- Position for broad coverage rather than pointing directly at one spot, to take advantage of the gentle wave-style flow pattern.
Reef Octopus Octo Pulse pumps are available at Marine Concept Supply across all configurations — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop Octo Pulse 2, Octo Pulse 4, 2+, 4+, or with the WaveEngine LE (2) / (4) controller, and browse more aquarium pumps.
