--- product_id: 2334449 title: "Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Basic Controller, Dual Pump, 12V, DC" brand: "hydor" price: "Β£69.69" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Hydor" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334449-hydor-koralia-wavemaker-basic-controller-dual-pump-12v-dc store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 12V DC power for efficient energy use Dual pump control with alternating flow modes Programmable timing from 5 seconds to 6 hours Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Basic Controller, Dual Pump, 12V, DC **Brand:** hydor **Price:** Β£69.69 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Master the art of aquatic flow with Hydor’s smart wave control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Basic Controller, Dual Pump, 12V, DC by hydor - **How much does it cost?** Β£69.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334449-hydor-koralia-wavemaker-basic-controller-dual-pump-12v-dc) ## Best For - hydor enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hydor brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with most 12V Koralia pumps for flexible aquarium setups. - β€’ **Feeding Mode Convenience:** Pause water movement effortlessly during feeding to protect your aquatic life. - β€’ **Customizable Flow Control:** Set synchronized or alternating pump modes to mimic real reef currents. - β€’ **Compact & Splash Resistant:** Discreet design fits inside cabinets with splash-proof durability. - β€’ **Natural Currents, Perfected:** Recreate authentic aquatic environments with dual pump alternating flow. ## Overview The Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Basic Controller is a 12V dual pump system designed to simulate natural water currents in aquariums. Featuring programmable alternating and synchronized flow modes, feeding pause functionality, and a compact splash-resistant design, it supports up to two Koralia pumps for enhanced aquatic health and dynamic water movement. Ideal for reef and freshwater tanks, it offers reliable, energy-efficient performance with easy installation and universal pump compatibility. ## Description Smartwave helps recreate the natural currents that promote a healthy aquarium by controlling one or more pumps. Easy to use, smartwave has 2 different movement programs, alternating and sychronized, with exchange times between 5 seconds and 6 hours and 2 different feeding programs, manual or programmed. Compact smartwave is easy to conceal by positioning it inside the aquarium cabinet. Smartwave works with most movement pumps available on the market compatable with quick on-off programs. Each channel or outlet can handle up to 100-watt. Review: Perfect Wave Maker Controller - Flawless! Perfect so far. I use this controller to operate two Hydor Nano 240 wave pumps. The tank is 40 gallons of freshwater. Other equipment on the tank are as follows: Sunsun UV sterilizer, Fluval U2 internal filter, and Eheim Surface Skimmer. The controller alternates the operation of the two pumps. It has been operating steadily and reliably for almost two months. The Nano 240 wave pumps operate silently. I have not experienced any issues. This controller is very reliable and very easy to set up. You can operate the wave pumps without a controller. I suspect most people who just want to add circulation to their tank can simply purchase a wave pump and leave it running all the time. I bought this controller because I was considering the purchase of Buffalo Head Cichlids. This species come from a fast moving river environment. I bought the controller in order to have better control of the two pumps. You can set it up so that all of the pumps are running together. You can also set it up so that the pumps take turns. I have mine set to alternate in order to change the direction of the current every fifteen minutes. The controller itself is perfect and it will work with any wave pump. There is a switch on top of the unit to turn the system off. There is also a feature that allows you to temporarily turn off the pumps during feeding time. Highly recommended. This is an excellent product from Hydor. Review: Great pump. Easy fix - Great, simple, cheap wave controller. Wife got it for me as a Christmas gift and I love it. As for the knocking and reverse flow on the pumps, with a couple tweaks it works like a charm. For me, I removed the little rubber button washer that connects to the little rod on pump cap, now its quiet and work perfectly. Hope this info helps others. ## Features - The Koralia Wavemaker Controller promotes a healthy environment by recreating natural currents found in nature. - Great flexibility; Connect 1 or 2 Koralia 12V pumps same or different models; Easy to use and splash resistant - Alternate flow with pumps one at each side of the aquarium operating on minimum and maximum controls. - Feeding mode; Easy to use fuction allows feeding of fish and invertebrates in reef aquariums. - The Wavemaker has a built in hanger for wall or cabinet mounting ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005TJCU0U | | Best Sellers Rank | #212,735 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #844 in Aquarium Water Pumps | | Brand | Hydor | | Brand Name | Hydor | | Color | Natural | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 620 Reviews | | Flow Rate | 0.36 Gallons Per Minute | | Included Components | Hydor Koralia Smart Wave Pump 2 Channel Controller | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7"L x 1.25"W x 2.75"H | | Item Type Name | Hydor Koralia Smartwave Circulation Pump Timer | | Item Weight | 14.4 ounces | | Manufacturer | Hydor USA, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | J02101 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer's warranty | | Material | cotton | | Material Type | cotton | | Model Number | J02101 | | Power Source | Ac/dc | | Product Dimensions | 7"L x 1.25"W x 2.75"H | | Product Style | Submersible | | Specific Uses For Product | Aquarium Supplies | | Style | Submersible | | UPC | 798549190664 634252047119 841421009247 014891421295 | | Unit Count | 1 Fluid Ounces | | Voltage | 12 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Hydor - **Color:** Natural - **Item Weight:** 14.4 ounces - **Manufacturer:** Hydor USA, Inc. - **Material:** cotton - **Maximum Flow Rate:** 0.36 Gallons Per Minute - **Power Source:** Ac/dc - **Product Dimensions:** 7"L x 1.25"W x 2.75"H - **Style:** Submersible - **Voltage:** 12 Volts ## Images ![Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Basic Controller, Dual Pump, 12V, DC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619BOJJ7xJL.jpg) ![Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Basic Controller, Dual Pump, 12V, DC - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61p2ZWgL2rL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Wave Maker Controller *by C***I on March 31, 2016* Flawless! Perfect so far. I use this controller to operate two Hydor Nano 240 wave pumps. The tank is 40 gallons of freshwater. Other equipment on the tank are as follows: Sunsun UV sterilizer, Fluval U2 internal filter, and Eheim Surface Skimmer. The controller alternates the operation of the two pumps. It has been operating steadily and reliably for almost two months. The Nano 240 wave pumps operate silently. I have not experienced any issues. This controller is very reliable and very easy to set up. You can operate the wave pumps without a controller. I suspect most people who just want to add circulation to their tank can simply purchase a wave pump and leave it running all the time. I bought this controller because I was considering the purchase of Buffalo Head Cichlids. This species come from a fast moving river environment. I bought the controller in order to have better control of the two pumps. You can set it up so that all of the pumps are running together. You can also set it up so that the pumps take turns. I have mine set to alternate in order to change the direction of the current every fifteen minutes. The controller itself is perfect and it will work with any wave pump. There is a switch on top of the unit to turn the system off. There is also a feature that allows you to temporarily turn off the pumps during feeding time. Highly recommended. This is an excellent product from Hydor. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pump. Easy fix *by M***S on December 25, 2020* Great, simple, cheap wave controller. Wife got it for me as a Christmas gift and I love it. As for the knocking and reverse flow on the pumps, with a couple tweaks it works like a charm. For me, I removed the little rubber button washer that connects to the little rod on pump cap, now its quiet and work perfectly. Hope this info helps others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid & simple *by S***. on November 8, 2016* I like the smart wave, but I just wish it had a wee bit more functionality/controllability. There are three distinct modes, a fish feeding mode, a "I" mode and a "II" mode. The fish feeding mode basically cuts off both pumps. The "I" mode puts the pumps into opposition, so when one is on, the other is off. There are two lights at the bottom that show this. I think this mode works well and allows opposition for up to 6 hours at a time based on how you dial it in. The "II" mode has both pumps going at once, but here's what I don't like. They both shut down as well. So you can get them both going together for up to 6 hours (same dial as used in mode "I"), but when they both turn off, you lose all flow. What would be nice would be an additional mode, a mode "III" that fired up both, and then went into an opposition mode. This would allow for you to stir up detritus with both pumps, but then shift over to a more normal 'tidal' flow for the remainder of the day. Yes, I do have a tank controller, a DA Reef Keeper Lite and in theory I could program that to control these pumps. However, the DA RKL only has a 4 outlet power strip and those are already spoken for, so I would have to pickup another power bar at $100 and then do some rewiring. I picked up the smart wave for $40, and I'll be using it in mode "I" for the most part. For the pluses, it is really easy to setup and use. No learning curve associated, no difficulties with programming whatsoever. Once upon a time I had a Neptune Apex...a great controller IF you programmed it correctly, just too painful to play with overall and I wasn't a fan. So for simplicity, this pump controller gets high marks. With a minor tweak it could be amazing. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Basic Controller, Dual Pump, 12V, DC - Hydor Koralia Evolution Circulation & Wave Pump , 750-850 GPH, 115 Volts, Black - Hydor Koralia Evolution Circulation & Wave Pump , 1400-1500 GPH --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334449-hydor-koralia-wavemaker-basic-controller-dual-pump-12v-dc](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334449-hydor-koralia-wavemaker-basic-controller-dual-pump-12v-dc) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*