Aqua Ninja 185 GPH — DC Return Pump 9W Controller Included 5-30 Gallons - Reef Casa

The Aqua Ninja is a 185 GPH DC return pump for all-in-one aquariums. It ships with its controller, which gives you feed mode and flow adjustment.

The manufacturer's numbers

• Flow rate: 185 GPH — 700 L/h
• Max power: 9 W
• Supply: DC 12 volts
• Tank range: 5 to 30 gallons

Reef Casa lists it as working with its Pico, Studio, Cube, Tide and frag tanks.

The controller is what changes things

An ordinary return pump runs at one speed: the one it has. Want to feed your fish without the food shooting into the filter chamber? You unplug it.

With a DC controller you dial the flow to suit your tank and cut it for the length of a meal with one button. The manufacturer puts the controller in the box — it isn't sold separately.

What the manufacturer states

• DC controllable for optimal flow
• Small and powerful
• Silent operation, per the manufacturer
• Energy efficient

On noise: that's the manufacturer's word. A DC pump mounted well, on something that doesn't rattle, disappears; sitting against a thin panel, any pump makes itself heard. The manufacturer publishes no decibel figure.

What's in the box

• The return pump
• The DC controller
• Double sided mounting tape
• 15 mm and 12 mm hose adapters

What goes with it

• Reef Casa Studio 12 — 12 gallon nano reef, inside the pump's range.
• Reef Casa Cube 15 — 15 gallon nano reef.
• Reef Casa Surf Mini — the wavemaker, for movement inside the display.
• Reef Casa Filter Floss — mechanical filtration for the chamber.

Why buy it at ReefSolution

We are an authorized Reef Casa dealer. Secure shipping anywhere in Canada. Free shipping available depending on your order total.

Frequently asked questions

What tank size does it suit?

Reef Casa rates it for aquariums from 5 to 30 gallons at 185 GPH (700 L/h), and lists it as compatible with its Pico, Studio, Cube, Tide and frag tanks.

Is the controller included?

Yes. The manufacturer lists the DC controller in the box contents, along with mounting tape and 15 mm and 12 mm adapters.

How much power does it draw?

9 watts at maximum, on 12 volts DC. That's the figure the manufacturer publishes.