Jebao SCP WiFi Sine Cross Flow Pump Wave Maker with Controller (SCP-70M)

Just got this up and running and I’m impressed. I have a 32.5 gallon Fluval Flex AIO tank and was apprehensive about buying this because of the reviews stating it was too powerful. Not true.This thing is giving me great surface agitation, absolutely zero dead spots in the tank now and doesn’t blow sand everywhere to boot. I can turn it low enough that it’s just a gentle current. From the start it stirred up all kinds of detritus that’s now been cleared by my filter and not sitting in the tank anymore.I didn’t have any issues connecting to wi-fi as others seem to have had. The app is disappointing though. All it allows is on/off and connecting other Jebao products like lights, dosing pumps and such.I did have an issue at startup with it making some noise and the impeller seeming to bind up on lower setting. Some silicone lubricant on the plastic ends of the impellers solved it immediately. Smooth and quiet as a mouse now.Other then that everything was pretty self explanatory so really no need for instructions short of what the various settings are.And if I upgrade to a lager tank I have the ability to slave multiple units together.Can’t speak for longevity yet but what a steal for $80! Compare to others for $300. They’re almost disposable at that price point.Way better and less intrusive then a standard power head.Now that I have it in hand I’ve realized most bad reviews are from people who have no idea how to use these. Worst case scenario if it’s too much you can take one of the two impellers off and cut flow in half. Nozzles are completely adjustable for direction of flow so there’s absolutely no reason to “run it upside down” as one review I saw stated.Just adhere to the recommended tank sizes. When it says minimum 80 cm it means it. With these it’s more about matching the appropriate tank dimensions then it is about gallons per hour. Turnover doesn’t matter here. Just flow pattern. And that is size dependent. The goal isn’t to turnover the total volume of water x amount of times per hour. It’s to engineer a perfect wave pattern to make your corals feel at home.Cheers and happy reefing!Update as of 1/17/2024:Still performing well with no issues. Not a day off since purchase. Good little unit. Recommend highly.Update 4/30/2025. Still going strong. No issues.

I bought two of the SCP-180M's (wifi capable) to replace two Maxspect Gyre 250's that I had, one of whose motors failed after over 7 years of continuous use (not bad!). On first glance, these pumps feel sturdy and they install easily and securely to the 1/2" glass on my tank. Longevity is yet to be established, of course. If there are any surprises (like premature failure), I'll try to remember to update this review.The SCP-180Ms definitey produce more flow than my old Gyres (an important consideration for my 220 gallon SPS-dominated reef tank), so I've dialed back the pumps to 70% flow in the daytime and 30% at night. Setting up wifi was a bit of a pain because these pumps only connect on 2.4 GHz wifi and require you, on your phone or tablet using their automatic setup method, to connect at 2.4 GHz for setup. This won't do if you have a 5 GHz wifi network running at home or a 5/2.4 GHz network (I have an Orbi mesh network that doesn't allow me to shut off 5 GHz wifi independently of the 2.4 GHz wifi) but your phone connects preferentially to the 5 GHz network. Anyways, I learned that the way to connect in my case was to use the AP (access point) mode after which wifi setup was straightforward.The SCP-180M capabilities meet my needs, but the included directions are difficult to understand. But, with some effort, I was able to figure out the different modes and how to access/change different settings. I'm sure that there's a video somewhere that might have helped, but I managed without. The real keys to the kingdom, for me, was figuring out that the AP connection method was the way to go.

I've ordered this model (SCP-70M) before, without any issues. I don't use that device in Wifi mode, so I cannot vouch for that function, but the manual mode worked right out of the box and continues to do so roughly a year later.However, I just ordered a second device (same model) for another aquarium, and the control module doesn't function. It remains stuck in "feed mode" with no way to exit to any other mode.The build quality and user experience for the two devices is about the same: cheap, utilitarian, and very dated interface. But, when it works, it seems to do a good enough job. Using the SCP-70M in a 40 gallon breeder tank, I have the power set to 50% for a brisk current.The major selling point is the price, but the reviews speak for themselves. If you really need a functional device and can't afford time delays due to device errors... you're probably better off with something else.

It's a good wave maker. Wifi connection is a little hard so I skipped it and us the on board interface anyways. 1 bad thing is it down make some noise and can't enjoy looking at the tank with silence. But over all it's good