Nero 5 vs mp 10 vs ice cap 2k

[Jaco2420]

Hello everyone, I’m starting a mixed reef in a reefer 170 (34g display) and I’m wondering what everyone’s opinions are on these 3 pumps. I have a hydra 32 so I like that I can put the Nero 5 on the app too, so that’s what I’m swaying towards. I have a Hydor nano Powerhead at the bottom right now(425gph) and my pump pushes roughly 515gph after head pressure. So about 940gph total right now in the tank. 27x turnover in display. Should I even add another pump? I could also take out the nano and put one of these other options.

 

[scottedontknow]

Price lol. All three are great for moving water, it really just depends on what you’re plans for the tank are (sps only?, mixed?softies?) if SPS only go flow crazy they love it! As for pump choice I run an MP10 on my 20l tank and it’s perfect if it dial it down a bit, I will say I’m using it just because I have it. I do really like the new neros and have heard great things about them, same with the icecap 2k. I’m tempted to say go with the icecap because I do like the gyre and how they move water. I think again it comes down to price.. $300 for an MP10, $250 for the nero, or $210ish for the 2k!