Nero 5 for Fluval Evo 13.5??

JayChen · Feb 5, 2020

I have been running my tank for about 5 months and I just added a birdsnest acro in my tank. I added and reorganize my rock work and I realized there is some dead spots in my tank. I'm running the stock pump with a RFG adapter and everything grows well. I am thinking about adding a smart wave pump, and have been looking at the Nero 5, I know this pump will be overkill for the tank but I will upgrade to a big tank in the future so I can just place the pump there. Has anyone used it in a nano tank? Or any other suggestions?

Here is my tank btw.

Mrx7899 · Feb 5, 2020

It will probably be to strong on its lowest setting. I have a aqamai kps in my evo and it works very well its really small but puts out good flow and its programmable

JayChen · Feb 5, 2020

Mrx7899 said:
It will probably be to strong on its lowest setting. I have a aqamai kps in my evo and it works very well its really small but puts out good flow and its programmable

Yeah, forgot to mention I had my eyes on it too, and it's much cheaper. May I ask what return pump did you use? Are you using any RFG?

Kjgaeta · Feb 5, 2020

JayChen said:
Yeah, forgot to mention I had my eyes on it too, and it's much cheaper. May I ask what return pump did you use? Are you using any RFG?

I have a Nero 5 in my Evo and it isn’t too much flow for my aquarium. Highest I run it is 35% and it isn’t chaotic. It’s such a wide flow that it’s dispersed evenly.
The one problem I am noticing after running it for months is that one side of the aquarium the side the Nero5 is facing toward it is pushing the glass and stressing the silicon. Still not enough too worry me too much.

chowberg · Feb 5, 2020

Kjgaeta said:
I have a Nero 5 in my Evo and it isn’t too much flow for my aquarium. Highest I run it is 35% and it isn’t chaotic. It’s such a wide flow that it’s dispersed evenly.
The one problem I am noticing after running it for months is that one side of the aquarium the side the Nero5 is facing toward it is pushing the glass and stressing the silicon. Still not enough too worry me too much.

It is good to hear you experience with your pump and size tank. Just like the OP, I was looking at getting a Nero 5 in a similar sized 20 gallon AIO (AquaJapan) tank and was worried about it being too much flow. I read a thread (below) about how even at the lowest setting it is pushing like 900gph. I plan on keeping only softies so it might be overkill still, what do you have in your tank?

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...

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JayChen · Feb 5, 2020

Kjgaeta said:
I have a Nero 5 in my Evo and it isn’t too much flow for my aquarium. Highest I run it is 35% and it isn’t chaotic. It’s such a wide flow that it’s dispersed evenly.
The one problem I am noticing after running it for months is that one side of the aquarium the side the Nero5 is facing toward it is pushing the glass and stressing the silicon. Still not enough too worry me too much.

So the Nero 5 would produce some nice random flow in all directions? Or is it solely one directional?

SacReefer · Feb 5, 2020

It might be a tad bit overkill but something that you could potentially justify if you are planning on upgrading to a bigger tank in the future. I did the same thing... picked up a Nero 5 for my IM Nuvo 30L (now upgrading to IM Lagoon 50). I think it should be fine if it’s higher up in the tank and on the lower end of the power (1-5% which is still over 950-1,000 gph).. here are my current settings.

Sisterlimonpot · Feb 5, 2020

aren't they coming out with a smaller one soon? I heard something about a 3???

JayChen · Feb 5, 2020

Sisterlimonpot said:
aren't they coming out with a smaller one soon? I heard something about a 3???

Are they? Do you know when?

JayChen · Feb 5, 2020

SacReefer said:
It might be a tad bit overkill but something that you could potentially justify if you are planning on upgrading to a bigger tank in the future. I did the same thing... picked up a Nero 5 for my IM Nuvo 30L (now upgrading to IM Lagoon 50). I think it should be fine if it’s higher up in the tank and on the lower end of the power (1-5% which is still over 950-1,000 gph).. here are my current settings.

Good to hear, I might go with the KSP if my LFS has one

Sisterlimonpot · Feb 5, 2020

JayChen said:
Are they? Do you know when?

No idea, watch the video, maybe you can get more info from it. 15:57 there's 2 nero 3's

NanoDJS · Feb 5, 2020

I use an aquamai kps in my 13.5 , Nero 5 in my 48x24 ,

Kjgaeta · Feb 5, 2020

chowberg said:
It is good to hear you experience with your pump and size tank. Just like the OP, I was looking at getting a Nero 5 in a similar sized 20 gallon AIO (AquaJapan) tank and was worried about it being too much flow. I read a thread (below) about how even at the lowest setting it is pushing like 900gph. I plan on keeping only softies so it might be overkill still, what do you have in your tank?

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

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chowberg said:
It is good to hear you experience with your pump and size tank. Just like the OP, I was looking at getting a Nero 5 in a similar sized 20 gallon AIO (AquaJapan) tank and was worried about it being too much flow. I read a thread (below) about how even at the lowest setting it is pushing like 900gph. I plan on keeping only softies so it might be overkill still, what do you have in your tank?

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

Sorry these pictures aren’t the best but here is so you can get an idea. I was worried at first it would be too much flow but it all honesty at 35% I could still ramp it up even more. Might be overkill but I’m loving this pump and the flow it provides. Sorry the tank isn’t in picture worthy conditions at the moment!

Kjgaeta · Feb 5, 2020

Here is another picture from farther away.

JayChen · Feb 5, 2020

Kjgaeta said:
Here is another picture from farther away.

Thanks!!! I thought it would look bigger in the Fluval but seems okay. I really like the look of it comparing to the kps but the price is twice as much lol

Kjgaeta · Feb 5, 2020

JayChen said:
Thanks!!! I thought it would look bigger in the Fluval but seems okay. I really like the look of it comparing to the kps but the price is twice as much lol

Of course, that is for you to ultimately decide. Pump is great and have had no issues. Isn’t too noticeable and it looks great either way. As for the other question flow I’d directed where you would like to direct it. You can adjust it pretty good to where you would like it.

JayChen · Feb 5, 2020

Kjgaeta said:
Of course, that is for you to ultimately decide. Pump is great and have had no issues. Isn’t too noticeable and it looks great either way. As for the other question flow I’d directed where you would like to direct it. You can adjust it pretty good to where you would like it.

Does it provide good amount of flow in all directions?