Wave pump suggestions - Waterbox Peninsula 25

[heyitskelton]

Hello, I am new to saltwater and got a Waterbox Peninsula 25, but I noticed that the flow isn't too good so I need a wave pump that is quiet, small, but puts out good flow. Any recommendations?

 

[LovestheReefer]

Hey. I would recommend a Nero 3 pump with a custom green Nem Guard. I also have a Mini Penn 25.

 

[heyitskelton]

Hey. I would recommend a Nero 3 pump with a custom green Nem Guard. I also have a Mini Penn 25.

I have been looking at the Nero 3, thanks! Is the New Guard from the kraken reef? I have a lid and overflow from there.

 

[LovestheReefer]

I have been looking at the Nero 3, thanks! Is the New Guard from the kraken reef? I have a lid and overflow from there.

Yes it is. The filter cup is also quite useful.

 

[LovestheReefer]

I’ve been big worrying about this clam. It’s only a few days old. But I think it should be open more.

 

[LovestheReefer]

I’ve been big worrying about this clam. It’s only a few days old. But I think it should be open more.

I’m also thinking of getting a 2nd Nero 3 or an Icecap 2K gyre pump just for more flow.

 

[heyitskelton]

Yes it is. The filter cup is also quite useful.

I’m also thinking of getting a 2nd Nero 3 or an Icecap 2K gyre pump just for more flow.

Thank you for the suggestions! I'll look at the Icecap 2K gyre pump as well.

 

[LovestheReefer]

Have u thought about upgrading the return pump? Mine runs on a Sicce 1.0 and it works great. Lots of flow and super quite.

 

[LovestheReefer]

This is the thread from when I started my tank. Currently shopping for a bigger tank lol.


https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-reefer-waterbox-mini-penn-25-loves-to-see-what-y’all-think.806223/page-3#post-8866594

 

[heyitskelton]

Have u thought about upgrading the return pump? Mine runs on a Sicce 1.0 and it works great. Lots of flow and super quite.

I upgraded it to a Tunze 1073.008, had good reviews on amazon. Its silent, has pretty good flow. I think my coral and fish would like some more flow. I don't see much agitation on the surface of the water either. Thanks for the thread, I will definitely check it out!

 

[heyitskelton]

Do you know much about dunkin corals? I have one that looked really good until I got a Midas Blenny, now it is always closed. Do you think the new fish has something to do with it? I have a bicolor hammer and it is doing great.

 

[LovestheReefer]

Do you know much about dunkin corals? I have one that looked really good until I got a Midas Blenny, now it is always closed. Do you think the new fish has something to do with it? I have a bicolor hammer and it is doing great.

Not too much. Mine is currently closed but it’s growing a few heads. My clownfish used to nest it and it was just fine. Sometimes they just close up then come back better.

 

[heyitskelton]

Not too much. Mine is currently closed but it’s growing a few heads. My clownfish used to nest it and it was just fine. Sometimes they just close up then come back better.

Oh, good to know! Thanks!

 

[LovestheReefer]

Do you know much about dunkin corals? I have one that looked really good until I got a Midas Blenny, now it is always closed. Do you think the new fish has something to do with it? I have a bicolor hammer and it is doing great.

Unfortunately I do not

 

[N1CK]

I have Aqua Medic Ecodrift 4.2 in my PM25, its really handy for being able to tilt whatever direction you want which is an advantage over the Nero 3 and why I chose it. Cant go wrong with either I think

 

[AirIck]

is there a wet side and dry side for the Nero 3 like there is for the MP10?

 

[miran2782]

is there a wet side and dry side for the Nero 3 like there is for the MP10?

the "dry" side is just a magnet. The wet side has the power cord and motor.

 

[slagman]

Thank you for the suggestions! I'll look at the Icecap 2K gyre pump as well.

I have a maxspect 3500 but it to large tried installing it on back with filter but I dont know if its safe to sumerge magnet. Also magnet may steal room from skimmer

 

[FilthyFifty]

I would go with the Nero or if you could find 2 smaller power heads that can push and pull water on opposite pulses to optimize flow that might work a little better.

 

[lil sumpin]

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