Flow generator for nano

[keef reeper]

Im looking for recommendations for a flow generator for a 15g. I had bought one from my lfs that they had said would work well but it turns out it's waaaaay too powerful haha. Any recommendations i would greatly appreciate. Last time i had made a post it wouldn't let me respond to people. It would glitch and was super frustrating. Hopefully it will allow me to respond this time. If not then im sorry but i do appreciate your feedback

 

[jackson6745]

An AI nero 3 is great, depending on your budget. Very controllable, wide flow pattern. One would be great on a 15g.

 

[keef reeper]

I was just looking at those

 

[jackson6745]

I was just looking at those

I have 2 on a 25g SPS tank. You can have strong random flow or light random flow. Nice that you can easily control with the app.

 

[geeked]

I was just looking at those

Well worth the price. I have two nero 5's. I set mine on random mode and leave them be. I use the fish guard that ai sends if you request

 

[keef reeper]

I have 2 on a 25g SPS tank. You can have strong random flow or light random flow. Nice that you can easily control with the app.

Thats what i want something i can adjust for my tiny tank haha thanks man

 

[keef reeper]

Well worth the price. I have two nero 5's. I set mine on random mode and leave them be. I use the fish guard that ai sends if you request

Ok cool thanks i appreciate it

 

[PR_nano]

VCA make some good ones you can use on your return

 

[keef reeper]

VCA make some good ones you can use on your return

Oh really? I haven't checked those out yet no. The one i got from my lfs was some bootleg flikn tsunami maker in my 15g lol

 

[doubleshot00]

If this is a cube like a im15 a nero3 is gonna be way overkill. I use a Jebao slw5 turned all the way down. If i turn it up any more my sand corals don’t like it.

 

[keef reeper]

If this is a cube like a im15 a nero3 is gonna be way overkill. I use a Jebao slw5 turned all the way down. If i turn it up any more my sand corals don’t like it.

Ok for sure. Ya the one i had just dug up a pile of sand in one corner and wasn't adjustable. Ill check that one out too.

 

[yanni]

Nah nero 3 all the way. Low profile, can run super low settings. They’re amazing, i absolutely love mine. Waterbox 20 cube. I run mine high flow, but it’s literally perfect. Can run all the way down to like 1%, or even like 20% would be good

 

[yanni]

+ app fine tuning is great. Super easy to work out, multiple settings and can easily set up a good routine

 

[Hooz]

Nah nero 3 all the way. Low profile, can run super low settings. They’re amazing, i absolutely love mine. Waterbox 20 cube. I run mine high flow, but it’s literally perfect. Can run all the way down to like 1%, or even like 20% would be good

This is a common misconception about wavemakers. DC pumps can only run about 30% of their rated flow. It takes that much for the blades to overcome the resistance of the water and actually turn.

If you check the flow in the MyAI app, at 1% the Nero 3 is pushing around 600gph. That's as low as it goes.

 

[keef reeper]

This is a common misconception about wavemakers. DC pumps can only run about 30% of their rated flow. It takes that much for the blades to overcome the resistance of the water and actually turn.

If you check the flow in the MyAI app, at 1% the Nero 3 is pushing around 600gph. That's as low as it goes.

Ya im not sure if 600gph is going to be too high for ny little 15g. I feel like the offbrand one i had got was 600gph as well and it was too rough. I guess im looking for closer around 300gph haha something chill.

 

[Hooz]

Ya im not sure if 600gph is going to be too high for ny little 15g. I feel like the offbrand one i had got was 600gph as well and it was too rough. I guess im looking for closer around 300gph haha something chill.

Jebao ELW-5m. I run one in my Nuvo 10.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I am really liking my hygger mini wave maker. Controllable dc pump that is super small and quiet. Great price too. I am picking up another one for my Fusion 15

 

[Hooz]

I am really liking my hygger mini wave maker. Controllable dc pump that is super small and quiet. Great price too. I am picking up another one for my Fusion 15

1600gph max, minimum setting is 40% which is 600gph. It is small, though.


I just got a Jebao ELW-3m. About the same size as the Hygger, but more controllable and MAX flow is 660gph.