AquaIllumination Orbit Cross-Flow Pump

Flow comes full circle. The AquaIllumination Orbit is a controllable cross-flow, or gyre, pump that moves water across the entire length of your aquarium in a wide, circular pattern, recreating the tidal flow of a natural reef. It lifts detritus so your filtration can capture it, and its reversible motor with multiple modes lets you fine-tune movement. Control it wirelessly from the free MyAI or Mobius app. Available in two sizes. Explore more AquaIllumination gear and reef gear.

Why the Orbit

• Wide cross-flow current for broad, natural, gyre-style water movement
• Reversible flow: run forward or backward, and pair two units for full-length circulation
• Flow modes: Constant, Pulse, Random, and Reverse
• Magnetic mount with a submersible driver
• Wireless control through the free MyAI or Mobius app, plus MXM compatibility with Neptune Apex
• Pairs perfectly with the AquaIllumination Nero for a mix of broad and directional reef flow

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Specifications

What is included

• 1x AI Orbit pump with integrated driver
• 1x mounting magnet
• 1x power adapter with universal plug set
• 1x quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cross-flow pump? Instead of a narrow jet, the Orbit produces a wide sheet of flow across the length of the tank, similar to a gyre, for more natural circulation.

Can it run in reverse? Yes. The Orbit spins forward or backward, and two units can alternate to keep flow moving across a longer tank.

How do I control it? Wirelessly through the free MyAI or Mobius app. Control through Neptune Apex requires the MXM module, sold separately.

Freshwater or saltwater? The Orbit works in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.