Powerhead suggestions that wont break the bank

[RWhitt907]

I've had two Nero 5s for just under a year and I'm over them. Constant issues with both of them shutting down with multiple errors. Any suggestions for a solid replacement?

 

[VintageReefer]

I've had two Nero 5s for just under a year and I'm over them. Constant issues with both of them shutting down with multiple errors. Any suggestions for a solid replacement?

What size is the tank and what types of corals

 

[VintageReefer]

You have a 75 like me. One used mp40 would be great for most situations. I have mine on 40-50% power and it will make waves across the whole tank and have corals flowing in the other side if I want.

It’s a great pump and I’ve had mine 10 years. And I bought it used.

 

[Hooz]

Jebao. I have some Jebao MLWs (Nero clone) that have been running perfectly for a few years now. No issues, quiet and cheap.

 

[RWhitt907]

Jebao. I have some Jebao MLWs (Nero clone) that have been running perfectly for a few years now. No issues, quiet and cheap.

What size would you recommend for a 4ft 75g tank?

 

[Hooz]

What size would you recommend for a 4ft 75g tank?

What kind of flow were you running on your old ones?

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Jeabo, cheapest bang for the buck.

 

[ADAM]

Jebao, the SLW series are similar to Nero design.

 

[RWhitt907]

What kind of flow were you running on your old ones?

Around 1300-1500 gph during lights on

Did you happen to know of a good anemone cover for these?

 

[Roatan Reef]

Jebao. I have some Jebao MLWs (Nero clone) that have been running perfectly for a few years now. No issues, quiet and cheap.

Fyi...I so regret buying a $315+tax Red Sea Reef Wave 25. I finally got it dialed in, but I still almost want to sell it and get rid of it. My 2 favorite LFS run Jebao on everything....they are half the price, will blow your tank away, even on a quarter of the power , and they are made in the same factory as the more expensive name brand crap!

100000000% on anything from Jebao!

 

[VintageReefer]

Around 1300-1500 gph during lights on

Did you happen to know of a good anemone cover for these?

Etsy has anemone covers for lots of jebao pumps

 

[NorCalReefing]

Fyi...I so regret buying a $315+tax Red Sea Reef Wave 25. I finally got it dialed in, but I still almost want to sell it and get rid of it. My 2 favorite LFS run Jebao on everything....they are half the price, will blow your tank away, even on a quarter of the power , and they are made in the same factory as the more expensive name brand crap!

100000000% on anything from Jebao!

I had two of the ReefWave 45s before moving to my MP60s. Absolute worst experience ever. Both constantly got clogged up and I had to replace the washers all the time.

Before that, I would buy the cheap Hydor ones from my LFS. Worked fine for years until I noticed one had a bad wire and was giving the tank a small jolt.

Cheap, I’d go Jaebo or Hydor. But I have noticed how much better my flow has been with the MP60s.

 

[VintageReefer]

Every jebao for me has lasted 1-2 years. I’ve bought 5 different models

My mp10 is 8 or 9 years old and my mp40 is 10+ And. I bought them both used. I Clean them once every 2 years

 

[Hooz]

Around 1300-1500 gph during lights on

Did you happen to know of a good anemone cover for these?

I use iSeaLive anemone guards on my Jebaos.

 

[Roatan Reef]

I had two of the ReefWave 45s before moving to my MP60s. Absolute worst experience ever. Both constantly got clogged up and I had to replace the washers all the time.

Before that, I would buy the cheap Hydor ones from my LFS. Worked fine for years until I noticed one had a bad wire and was giving the tank a small jolt.

Cheap, I’d go Jaebo or Hydor. But I have noticed how much better my flow has been with the MP60s.

My 2 Aqua ZKSJ slimpros from Amazon were the **** bam bizzle...tons of flow, app controlled etc...I'm still running 1 of them along with the Red Sea Reef Wave 25, ...I made the mistake of listening to the wife...lol...I spent so much money, when she complains or says I need to do X, I have to listen, even for a minute, just to prove her wrong .

It is what it is. Should have never FAFO'D $350 With shipping I'll never get back.