AI Nero 3- Buy or No

[Saltguy768]

I was looking at upgrading my powerheads in my Fluval flex 32.5G tank. Currently in the process of rebuilding it and have an Aussie torch, two clowns and one chromie. I am able to get an AI Nero 3 used for $100 CAD or approx $70 USD look like new. For context my power heads in there still work but the suction cups are starting to wear out maybe a year left in them. Plan to go fish and corals in the tank but wanted to get thoughts on if this is a good deal for the unit and thoughts on the powerhead or any other recs.

 

[shakacuz]

if its lower than retail, i say go for it. i've owned 3 of these wave pumps with only 1 ever going bad on me (which was my own fault for not cleaning/servicing it). i like the convenience of having control of lights, pump, etc from a single app.

 

[AmateurAlchemist]

I just purchased a new Nero 3 for a nano tank. It arrived making an absolutely unacceptable amount of noise / clicking. During disassembly, I found a bunch of metal swarf that didn't appear to be missing from any part of the pump. Removing that also didn't stop the noise. Needless to say it was returned. I went with a Tunze Nanostream 6040 instead.