Corals need water movement that mimics natural ocean surge — shifting, gentle, and broad — rather than one fixed jet blasting the same spot around the clock. The Sicce Xstream line delivers that wave-style flow from a compact, magnetic-mount body across four fixed-speed sizes.
Why Wave-Style Flow Benefits Coral
Corals evolved with variable, multi-directional water movement, and a single static powerhead can leave polyps constantly bent in one direction or create localized dead spots elsewhere. Wave pumps like Xstream are built to move water more like the ocean actually does.
Choosing a Size
- Xstream 3500 — 925 GPH — the entry point into the Xstream line, a compact magnetic-mount pump for small to medium tanks needing gentle circulation.
- Xstream 5000 — 1320 GPH — for small to medium reef tanks needing gentle, natural water movement without a bulky powerhead.
- Xstream 6500 — 1720 GPH — steps up flow from the 5000 in the same compact body.
- Xstream 8000 — 2120 GPH — the highest-flow model in the standard Xstream line, for larger reef tanks needing strong circulation from a compact unit.
Setup Tips
- Position for broad coverage across the tank rather than aiming at one fixed spot.
- Pair multiple units at different points for more natural, multi-directional flow.
- Confirm mounting glass or acrylic thickness before ordering.
The Sicce Xstream line is available at Marine Concept Supply across all sizes — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop Xstream 3500, 5000, 6500, or 8000, and browse more aquarium pumps.
