Nano powerhead?

[SlugSnorter]

In a 15 gallon, I need moderate flow, My return pump has a decent amount of it, But I may need a bit more, powerhead suggestions?

 

[Lou City Reefing]

I'm starting a 20 gallon long tank. I have been looking at the Nero 3 or Nero 5 for a powerhead. It may be worth looking into one of those as well for a 15 gallon.

 

[Kellie in CA]

I really like the Aqamai KPS.

 

[Midrats]

Tunze 6040.

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

A Jebao SLW-5 would be great for that tank. Same design as the Nero but you won't be paying top dollar for a pump that'll be running at 2% in such a small tank!

 

[malacoda]

AI Nero 3 or Tunze 6040. Only two nano pumps I've tried so far. Nero 3 on a 10g and the 6040 on a 24g.
The Nero's safety stop is a little more finicky ... even the slightest little 'obstruction' will cause it to stop. But both have worked great for me.

 

[SlugSnorter]

AI Nero 3 or Tunze 6040. Only two nano pumps I've tried so far. Nero 3 on a 10g and the 6040 on a 24g.
The Nero's safety stop is a little more finicky ... even the slightest little 'obstruction' will cause it to stop. But both have worked great for me.

alright, thanks

 

[shadow_k]

I agree I have a Nero 3 on a 20 gallon running 15-35% random I just have softies and LPS

 

[Lou City Reefing]

I agree I have a Nero 3 on a 20 gallon running 15-35% random I just have softies and LPS

Do you think a Nero 3 will be sufficient enough for a 20 gallon long or would you suggest going to the Nero 5?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

For such a small tank, I would just get a cheap sunsun powerhead. Otherwise need to spend a lot of money for a powerhead with a controller just so you can turn it down to the very minimum power setting.

 

[shadow_k]

Do you think a Nero 3 will be sufficient enough for a 20 gallon long or would you suggest going to the Nero 5?

Since it’s a long tank I would get 2 lower rated power heads and place them on opposite sides to get maximum flow and no dead spots but a Nero 3 would be okay for a 20 long

 

[happyhourhero]

Hygger mini series are my go to. They are about the size of a silver dollar.

 

[chipchipbro]

Tunze 6040 is pretty nice in my 20g.
I wouldnt change it

 

[Lou City Reefing]

Since it’s a long tank I would get 2 lower rated power heads and place them on opposite sides to get maximum flow and no dead spots but a Nero 3 would be okay for a 20 long

That makes sense! So, I shouldn't count my HOB (Tidal 55) as part of my flow?

 

[shadow_k]

No it doesn’t really add to tank turn over rate and if it does it’s very little.

 

[malacoda]

Do you think a Nero 3 will be sufficient enough for a 20 gallon long or would you suggest going to the Nero 5?

Unless you have an incredible amount of rock packed into it, the 3 should be plenty of flow for a 20g.

 

[Lou City Reefing]

No it doesn’t really add to tank turn over rate and if it does it’s very little.

Thank you, I really appreciate this information!

 

[Lou City Reefing]

Unless you have an incredible amount of rock packed into it, the 3 should be plenty of flow for a 20g.

I don't plan on packing it with rock. I plan to aquascape it and leave enough space from the glass so I can clean the sand bed if needed. I believe I will go with the Nero 3. I only asked about the Nero 5 because WWC's 20 gallon tank runs a Nero 5.

 

[Tamberav]

I would get two jebao sow-4

Multiple powerheads are just more versatile for getting that perfect flow.

 

[shadow_k]

Thank you, I really appreciate this information!

No problem ! The Nero 3 has a wide flow pattern so it’s pushing a lot of water but not in such a straight motion