Ai Nero 5

[Zepman323]

Got a Nero 5 today, do you guys think one will be enough for a 36x24x24 tank?

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Got a Nero 5 today, do you guys think one will be enough for a 36x24x24 tank?

Depends on rockwork and intended reefing. I have two in my 48x24x24 and a gyre due to my unique rockwork, some beginner lps and lots of dead spots otherwise.

 

[Spieg]

I have 2 in my 36x18x26, but running on pulse mode at about 50% max.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Got a Nero 5 today, do you guys think one will be enough for a 36x24x24 tank?

These guys are fairly strong. Try the one and determine if another is needed. I think the one will do fine

 

[Robin316us]

Depends on rockwork and intended reefing. I have two in my 48x24x24 and a gyre due to my unique rockwork, some beginner lps and lots of dead spots otherwise.

Got pic? I too have same size tank.. looking for placement ideas

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Older pic, but I ran this way until recently, kinda was more of a random whirlpool style flow. I was OK with it, just wanted a bit more flow so they are now on the back wall and the gyre is on the side wall.

 

[jaganshi066]

These guys are fairly strong. Try the one and determine if another is needed. I think the one will do fine

Extremely strong, I got one for my 30 gallon which is 3ft long and I keep it at like 16%

 

[vetteguy53081]

Extremely strong, I got one for my 30 gallon which is 3ft long and I keep it at like 16%

For a little component- it can move current - no doubt

 

[jaganshi066]

For a little component- it can move current - no doubt

Should have went with a Nero 3

 

[vetteguy53081]

Should have went with a Nero 3

Well, if you ever upgrade to a larger tank, you won’t need a larger pump

 

[blaxsun]

Sounds like a 70-gallon (ish) tank? At most you want 10-20x flow, and the Nero 5 is capable to 3,000Gph so one should be more than sufficient.

 

[jaganshi066]

Well, if you ever upgrade to a larger tank, you won’t need a larger pump

I have three Nero 5s on hand, two sitting haha

 

[Homebrewer]

Check out the table I developed in this thread. It will help you dial-in your Nero 5 depending on what your flow goals are. Bottom line, the percentages can be deceiving:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/nero-5-settings-and-actual-flow.556272/#post-8100298

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Check out the table I developed in this thread. It will help you dial-in your Nero 5 depending on what your flow goals are. Bottom line, the percentages can be deceiving:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/nero-5-settings-and-actual-flow.556272/#post-8100298

Your post helped me immensely when setting up my Nero 5's, appreciate the work.

 

[jtichenor]

I have one on each upper side of the tank. One runs for 30 seconds and then the other runs for 30 seconds. This does a very good job of stirring up the water without creating dead spots.

 

[Homebrewer]

Your post helped me immensely when setting up my Nero 5's, appreciate the work.

You’re welcome, happy I could help. That’s what this community is all about!

Good luck to your Sox the rest of the way