Nero 5 or MP10

[fishnchip]

Hey guys!

So I'm looking into upgrading my powerhead to either an MP10 or a Nero 5. I have a 32-gallon biocube so I'm worried the nero could be a little too strong. I was thinking about getting it so that if I decide to upgrade one day I'd have a pump I could already use and wouldn't have to buy another one. Wondering your thoughts?? Thanks!

#reefsquad

 

[Crabs McJones]

I really like the MP10, the different modes. And no wires in the tank. And can handle larger tanks

 

[Scotty Buttons]

The neros are so new it's hard to say, but I've seen a couple people on here saying they really like them and there really slim, AI makes quality products. If it was me I'd probably just buy whichever is cheaper.

 

[Justfebreezeit]

I've only experience with the mp10 but it would be hard to imagine liking another pump more.

 

[Stickboy15]

I have a mp10 on my sps biocube and love it

 

[fishnchip]

I really like the MP10, the different modes. And no wires in the tank. And can handle larger tanks

Are you using the wireless one? And yes I’ve onky heard amazing things about this pump!

 

[fishnchip]

I have a mp10 on my sps biocube and love it

All I needed to hear!

 

[fishnchip]

I've only experience with the mp10 but it would be hard to imagine liking another pump more.

Works for me haha

 

[fishnchip]

The neros are so new it's hard to say, but I've seen a couple people on here saying they really like them and there really slim, AI makes quality products. If it was me I'd probably just buy whichever is cheaper.

Waiting to see if there are any Black Friday sales haah

 

[Crabs McJones]

Are you using the wireless one? And yes I’ve onky heard amazing things about this pump!

Yup, I have two on my 40 breeder synced together, love em

 

[Scotty Buttons]

The MP10s are a bit cheaper and they don't have a cord in the tank, for that reason alone I would probably go with it. Ive seen some pretty cool YouTube videos of the MPs. They can create some awesome water movement

 

[fishnchip]

Yup, I have two on my 40 breeder synced together, love em

I’m sold

 

[saltyhog]

Even if it wasn't cheaper its 1) probably more appropriate sized for your tank, 2) a proven technology 3) and has almost infinite ability to be adjusted to your needs.

I have two on my 6 foot tank to augment my primary MP40's.

 

[fishnchip]

Even if it wasn't cheaper its 1) probably more appropriate sized for your tank, 2) a proven technology 3) and has almost infinite ability to be adjusted to your needs.

I have two on my 6 foot tank to augment my primary MP40's.

Yeah I think that’s the way to go. I’ve onky heard good thing about the ecotech pumps so I think my decision is made appreciate it!!

 

[fishnchip]

This is probably obvious but I'm missing it. What part of the MP10 wireless is wireless...? I'm comparing the wireless one to the nonwireless one and they seem to be exactly the same

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

This is probably obvious but I'm missing it. What part of the MP10 wireless is wireless...? I'm comparing the wireless one to the nonwireless one and they seem to be exactly the same

you can sync multiple together wirelessly. i also have an mp10 in my biocube 32 and love it.

 

[hart24601]

I would go with the AI. I have the cheaper reef breeders with a similar blade design and have been really impressed with that style of pump and flow characteristics. I also have an mp10 on same tank and these feel like the next generation improvements.

 

[fishnchip]

you can sync multiple together wirelessly. i also have an mp10 in my biocube 32 and love it.

awesome thank you!

 

[fishnchip]

I would go with the AI. I have the cheaper reef breeders with a similar blade design and have been really impressed with that style of pump and flow characteristics. I also have an mp10 on same tank and these feel like the next generation improvements.

do you think it would be too much power for a 32?

 

[hart24601]

do you think it would be too much power for a 32?

No as you can turn it down and they have a very wide flow pattern plus should your coral grow a lot and need more flow or if you get a larger system you have it.

On my 34g deep blue I run 2 reef breeder rp-m (like the Nero), 1 mp10 and 1 tunze DC (forget the model). All pulse mode. If I didn't have some lps I would have even more flow!