Ai Nero 5

Zepman323 · Oct 3, 2021

Got a Nero 5 today, do you guys think one will be enough for a 36x24x24 tank?

Lbrdsoxfan · Oct 3, 2021

Zepman323 said:
Got a Nero 5 today, do you guys think one will be enough for a 36x24x24 tank?

Depends on rockwork and intended reefing. I have two in my 48x24x24 and a gyre due to my unique rockwork, some beginner lps and lots of dead spots otherwise.

Spieg · Oct 3, 2021

I have 2 in my 36x18x26, but running on pulse mode at about 50% max.

vetteguy53081 · Oct 3, 2021

Zepman323 said:
Got a Nero 5 today, do you guys think one will be enough for a 36x24x24 tank?

These guys are fairly strong. Try the one and determine if another is needed. I think the one will do fine

Robin316us · Oct 16, 2021

Lbrdsoxfan said:
Depends on rockwork and intended reefing. I have two in my 48x24x24 and a gyre due to my unique rockwork, some beginner lps and lots of dead spots otherwise.

Got pic? I too have same size tank.. looking for placement ideas

Lbrdsoxfan · Oct 16, 2021

Older pic, but I ran this way until recently, kinda was more of a random whirlpool style flow. I was OK with it, just wanted a bit more flow so they are now on the back wall and the gyre is on the side wall.

jaganshi066 · Oct 16, 2021

vetteguy53081 said:
These guys are fairly strong. Try the one and determine if another is needed. I think the one will do fine

Extremely strong, I got one for my 30 gallon which is 3ft long and I keep it at like 16%

vetteguy53081 · Oct 16, 2021

jaganshi066 said:
Extremely strong, I got one for my 30 gallon which is 3ft long and I keep it at like 16%

For a little component- it can move current - no doubt

jaganshi066 · Oct 16, 2021

vetteguy53081 said:
For a little component- it can move current - no doubt

Should have went with a Nero 3

vetteguy53081 · Oct 16, 2021

jaganshi066 said:
Should have went with a Nero 3

Well, if you ever upgrade to a larger tank, you won’t need a larger pump

blaxsun · Oct 17, 2021

Sounds like a 70-gallon (ish) tank? At most you want 10-20x flow, and the Nero 5 is capable to 3,000Gph so one should be more than sufficient.

jaganshi066 · Oct 17, 2021

vetteguy53081 said:
Well, if you ever upgrade to a larger tank, you won’t need a larger pump

I have three Nero 5s on hand, two sitting haha

Homebrewer · Oct 17, 2021

Check out the table I developed in this thread. It will help you dial-in your Nero 5 depending on what your flow goals are. Bottom line, the percentages can be deceiving:

Nero 5 - % Settings and Actual Flow

First, I want to say that I love these pumps. If I were writing a review on a vendor website, it would be "5 stars" and "yes, I would recommend to a friend." These are my first controllable pumps and I find the app to be really easy to use, fun to program, and I think built-in flow meter is...

www.reef2reef.com

Lbrdsoxfan · Oct 17, 2021

Homebrewer said:
Check out the table I developed in this thread. It will help you dial-in your Nero 5 depending on what your flow goals are. Bottom line, the percentages can be deceiving:

Nero 5 - % Settings and Actual Flow

First, I want to say that I love these pumps. If I were writing a review on a vendor website, it would be "5 stars" and "yes, I would recommend to a friend." These are my first controllable pumps and I find the app to be really easy to use, fun to program, and I think built-in flow meter is...

www.reef2reef.com

Your post helped me immensely when setting up my Nero 5's, appreciate the work.

jtichenor · Oct 17, 2021

I have one on each upper side of the tank. One runs for 30 seconds and then the other runs for 30 seconds. This does a very good job of stirring up the water without creating dead spots.