What's your favorite powerhead for a nano?

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

The new office nano (Waterbox Peninsula Mini 25) is almost here, so I'm on the hunt for equipment recommendations. What powerhead do you guys prefer for a nano tank?

 

[blaxsun]

Ironically enough, I just added a Sicce Voyager Nano 2000 to my sump to create a bit more flow in one dead area. Easily attaches, whisper quiet and consumes less than 3 watts of power. I might suggest the Voyager 1000 as it's the same size but half the flow (200-ish Gph).

 

[BanjoBandito]

IM aqua gadget is what I use, I love it. Great lil' pump. Lots of power, adjustable but also can be set to not "blow the house down".

 

[DirkCourage]

Nero3 is a popular choice for this size, but they've been out of stock everywhere for months now. I've got an MP-10 on my 20cube and though it may be overpowered, I love it and do not regret the extra expenditure. The software is pretty easy to adjust and control. It's a generally low profile in the tank. Easy to clean. For something that is working in your tank 24/7, I think it's worth the money.

 

[biggie4jets]

I’m starting a new nano tank and I will be getting a Nero powerhead

 

[Lyss]

I have the Nero 3 in my max nano and love it. Easily one of the best purchases I made for the tank.

 

[biggie4jets]

I have the Nero 3 in my max nano and love it. Easily one of the best purchases I made for the tank.

Ya agreed. AI make awesome products and their app is great too!

 

[ZoWhat]

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I like this guy. Works great in my biocube 32 and was previously in an evo V. Can turn it down for smaller tanks and up if moved to larger tank. Can set to pulse or constant also. They are a tad noisy at first (just a little hum), but once it has some slime built up on it, almost silent.

Tunze Turbelle Nanostream 6040.

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[happyhourhero]

I have a couple of the hyggers (both sizes) and they are nice for gentle, wide cone flow. I think for sps I like my Nero 3 the most though. They are just very, very hard to find.

 

[MONTANTK]

I’ve been using the Nero 3 for a year now and I love it

 

[Pkunk35]

For sure Nero or tunze!

 

[Acros]

Jabeo SLW

 

[scottj6]

I have a pair of Nero 3s in my Biocube and love them

 

[Utubereefer]

I am using a Nero 3 but switching back to mp10. Nero has noise at high power. Not impressed. O btw will be selling Nero 3 soon lol

 

[Ocean’s Piece]

I have a Jebao OW-10 on my Biocube 32. Works great and is affordable

 

[Montiman]

Tunze 6040 I have one on my 30in long 6 gallon and it creates a nice standing wave even at 30% power I have also used in biocubes and other Nanos to great effect. Tunze reliability is legendary and they are very reasonably priced.

 

[Schraufabagel]

AI Nero 3 is what I use

 

[flyingscampi]

I use a single Tunze 6040 in my 15 gallon. For a 25 gallon, you could use 2 linked together to create a surge effect (easily programmed with the controller.)

I solved the bit of vibration you get on thinner glass with the 6040 by placing the polystyrene pad you get in the packaging to seperate the magnets between the outside magnet and the glass. Despite the pad, the magnet is still strong enough to hold the pump in place.

 

[olonmv]

I’ve been rockin the aqamai KPS. It’s quiet and has a bunch of pre-sets and customizable settings.