They can bash and waste their money all they one. One day when that fancy smancy pump that costs 5X times more died and out of warranty just like my case they will learn from it. Again, they wanted $145 to fix a $220 pump.
It’s good that you’re being optimistic and I was too till it died on me. Long run? Sure maybe you and some has so far but certainly not for me and a lot people had the bad experiences.
Cheap Chinese stuffs? All my Jebaos are made in China but yet still running! Nero was prob made here in the states then because it’s a point of sale
If you would have READ my post in it’s entirety you would have noticed I said that I ran them for many successful years without issue. Maybe slow down and be open minded when reading other posts next time instead of finger slapping your keyboard as soon as someone says something that hurts your opinions. Cheers.
Still Jebaos
Very late to the party, but how have your NERO 3's been holding up? Thinking about buying one, but I'm very worried about the high fail rate these powerheads seem to have...
I picked one of these up used from another member of my local club. It has worked well for me. I can't speak for anyone else, but my only complaint is that I prefer the vortech style pumps that have no wires in the tank. But I knew that going into it.
Very much appreciate the feedback!
I will add that I have it in a 15 gallon waterbox mini peninsula, along with a beefed up return pump. I run the nero3 at relatively low speed, and it's as silent as the grave.
I've got a 25gallon mini peninsula. What return pump are you using?
Sicce 1.0 with an innovative marine spin stream. It's a relatively low flow tank, a zoa garden. No complaints though. I really like the app, and the fact that that ai prime light also works on the app. I know it's not for everyone, but both the light and the pump are serving me well and I have had zero issues.
Besides that both of mine makes noise above about 70%
Did you have to do any mods to get it to fit in the rear chamber?
Once above about 70% for mine, they’re noisy
Appreciate you sharing your feedback, thank you!
I didn't. I popped off the little intake grill thing and in it went. The hose was a different length than for the stock pump. I can't remember if it was longer or shorter though. I want to say I needed a longer hose. It's a little bit tight and only fits when oriented in one direction, but it is WAY better than the stock pump that came with the tank. The 15 and the 25 have the same chamber configuration, so it should work for you as well.
Awesome! Thank you so much for the recommendation!
