Small, Powerful, and Smart!
- Max Flow - 3000 GPH
- Ideal for Aquariums 40-100 Gallons
- App control with MyAI, Mobius, or MXM
- Compatible with Glass Thickness up to .63" (16mm)
- Fish Guard Included to Protect Tank Inhabitants
AquaIllumination's Nero 5 creates an adjustable broad flow that is strong but gentle at the same time. Traditional propeller designs produce a hard stream that can irritate corals, while the Nero 5's innovative propeller pushes water in a wide pattern that can move foods, detritus, or other free-floating particles around without blasting corals directly. Powerheads have many different uses around a reef tank, but the main goal is to produce enough flow to keep low-flow spots from forming in your tank and help elevate detritus to be sucked into the filtration. With Bluetooth LE technology, you can set up the pump using one of the pre-set flow modes, or create your own custom flow schedule to change up the flow throughout the day.
Easy App Control
The Nero 5 can be conveniently controlled with the free MyAI or Mobius app - your choice! By connecting your pump to the app, you unlock the ability to choose a flow mode and pump speed as well as the ability to create a full-blown daily schedule that cycles through different modes.
No smart device? No Problem! The included controller only has one button but is very powerful. Pressing or holding the button for different lengths of time can change the speed, mode, or turn the pump off or on without having to open the app.
Flow Modes:
Random: Keep your tank guessing with the random flow mode. The Nero 5 will randomly change its flow rate throughout the day creating natural water movement throughout your reef tank.
Pulse: Creating a standing wave can be done with the Nero 5 in Pulse Mode. The pulse interval can be changed to harmonize with your aquarium, along with the max flow rate. Having a wave can cause additional stress on your aquarium, but is a great method for lifting settled detritus from hard to reach areas.
Constant: Set it and forget it! Just set the appropriate flow rate and the Nero 5 will keep flowing at that speed until you change the mode or flow.
Schedule: Create a schedule that can utilize multiple different flow modes. With the MyAi app creating a schedule for your flow is simple and can be done in minutes!
Feed: If you target feed, having a pump with feed mode is a requirement. Just hold the driver button for 2-5 seconds to put the Nero 5 into feed mode for 10 minutes.
All-Off: Turn off your pump whenever you want with full control over when they turn back on. Just hold the driver button for 6 or more seconds to turn the pump off. Touching the button again will restart the pump.
Compatible with MXM
Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, and AquaIllumination have joined forces to bring MXM to life. Now all your favorite EcoTech and AI pumps and lights can be under the wireless control of Apex & Apex Fusion—the user-friendly, yet powerful, interface you already know and love. No more switching between multiple apps.
Magnetic Mounting
Mounting the Nero 5 only takes a minute and with the included magnetic mounting system, moving the pump around only takes a second. Giving around 15° of movement, you can angle the Nero 5 to direct flow in your aquarium where you need it most. The two-part mounting system incorporates an inner magnet and an outer magnet that can couple together through 0.63" of glass or less and the pump then sits into the beveled inner magnet for an isolated and quiet mounting system.
Specifications:
Max Flow: 3000 GPH
Max Glass Thickness: 0.63"
Dimensions (wetside): 2.1" x 2.8"
Power Consumption: (variable) 30W @ 120VAC max
What's Included?
Nero 5 Powerhead
Nero 5 Fish Guard
Nero 5 Controller
Magnet Mounting System
Power Supply
Instruction Set
| SKU | 211848 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 653341188229 |
| Aquarium Type | Saltwater, Freshwater |
| Variable Speed | Yes |
| Gallons Per Hour | 600 - 1000 GPH, 1000 - 2000 GPH, 2000 - 3000 GPH |
| Control Type | Bluetooth, Digital DC Control (Controller Included) |
| Included Mounting | Magnetic |
| Power Type | DC |
| Power Consumption | 30W |
| Power Cord Length | 6 Feet |
Product Questions
Having a powerhead on each end will reduce the individual intensity needed per pump and can also help prevent dead zones depending on your aquascape as well.
Yes they are the latest version with bluetooth.
Take care
The outer magnet is sealed and safe for submersion.
Take care
At this time this pump is not controllable through the Apex. Have a great day!
This is something I played around with when writing a video for them. Along with that, I've programmed a standing wave in a couple of my tanks before, using an aquarium controller. What I found is that with most commonly sized tanks intervals of less than 1-second ON/OFF will typically create a wave like effect. I'd recommend starting there and working down by 1/10th of a second until you find that sweet spot!
How would u do anti-sync with Nero 5. Thanks
https://youtu.be/xX0JvMoO1Lc
The Phase option allows a user dial in an exact flow pattern when using 2 or more Nero powerheads.
0 Degrees:
Your Nero pumps will have an identical flow setting. You can also think of 0 Degrees as a "sync" mode. For example, if your first Nero is at 100%, your second Nero would also be at 100%.
90 Degrees:
Your first Nero will turn on at the 0.0 second mark and turn off at the 1.0 second mark. Your second Nero will turn on at the 0.5 second mark and turn off at the 1.5 second mark. 90 Degree settings help create a very dynamic flow pattern.
180 Degrees:
The second Nero will be on the exact opposite schedule of the first. For example, if your first Nero is at 100% the second Nero would be at 1%. You can think of 180 Degrees as an "Anti-sync" mode.
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