Help finding a mini wavemaker for 5 gallon cube.

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I'm currently trying to find a wavemaker that will create a very tiny nutrient flow, but very very low flow for my 5 gallon nano tank. I'm having the hardest time and I don't want to waste more money. I really only need like 50-100gph flow. Are there any out there that let me only use like 1-5% of the total flow? I was considering the nero3 or maybe a jebao?

The other requirement is it had to be very compact. It's a small cube 5 gallon. Any ideas would be great. Even if it has a higher flow reading but I can fully customize it to way lower prevents would be fine.
 
I used to have Hydor pico and can add a Hydor flo to create circular flow or check this one out:

hygger Quiet Magnetic Aquarium Powerhead, 1600GPH 2600GPH Wave Maker with Digital Led Display Controller, Submersible Water Inverter Circulation Pump for Fish Tank 3-55 Gallon
 
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I used to have Hydor pico and can add a Hydor flo to create circular flow or check this one out:

hygger Quiet Magnetic Aquarium Powerhead, 1600GPH 2600GPH Wave Maker with Digital Led Display Controller, Submersible Water Inverter Circulation Pump for Fish Tank 3-55 Gallon
I actually have that one currently and it's too strong. It only lets me set it to 40% of Max flow. I need one with better customization
. the size is perfect though
 
I actually use one of the spin stream nozzles on my return in my nano/pico. It cuts down the flow on the return pump, so I upsized accordingly. Does a pretty good job.
 
I actually use one of the spin stream nozzles on my return in my nano/pico. It cuts down the flow on the return pump, so I upsized accordingly. Does a pretty good job.

Regarding the Spin Stream...

1) what GPH did you have originally and what GPH did you upgrade to?
2) What return pump did you get?
2) What kind of pico tank do you have? (gallons, regular/cube/peninsula)
4) Any dead spots still with the Spin Stream?
5) Having experienced the Spin Stream, would you stick with it or get a mini DC pump like the Hygger noted above?
 

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