Hydros & AI Nero

[Rovert]

Is there a way to get the AI Nero to work with the Hydros WaveEngine? I'm looking for a low profile powerhead for some supplemental circulation at the bottom of my tank, and the only other option that would be less obtusive is a Maxspect gyre. Another option would be the H2Pro unit, but no word on compatability. Yes, I know the Ecotechs are possible, but they're just too pricey for me.

 

[blaxsun]

WE?

 

[Rovert]

WE?

Corrected the post.

 

[drolmaeye]

Unfortunately, you cannot run an AI Nero with Hydros stuff (including their wave engine) in any way (except switching pump on/off using a Hydros XP8 or Wi-fi power strip).

See their compatibility chart here:

HYDROS WaveEngine - Pump Compatiblity Chart

Is your pump compatible with the HYDROS WaveEngine? Currently supported: Abyzz, IceCap, Maxspect, Reef Octopus, Tunze, Waveline, and more!

www.coralvuehydros.com

As an owner of Hydros (soon to be installed) and Nero 3's I would love to see this change, but the way Neros are wired I just don't see it happening. There are lots of great DIY efforts with the Hydros stuff, but driving pumps is not an area where the DIY'er can do much.

Disclaimer: I have very little Hydros experience at this point, so would be happy if the more seasoned vetrans correct any of my possible mistakes.

 

[Rovert]

Unfortunately, you cannot run an AI Nero with Hydros stuff (including their wave engine) in any way.

See their compatibility chart here:

HYDROS WaveEngine - Pump Compatiblity Chart

Is your pump compatible with the HYDROS WaveEngine? Currently supported: Abyzz, IceCap, Maxspect, Reef Octopus, Tunze, Waveline, and more!

www.coralvuehydros.com

As an owner of Hydros (soon to be installed) and Nero 3's I would love to see this change, but the way Neros are wired I just don't see it happening. There are lots of great DIY efforts with the Hydros stuff, but driving pumps is not an area where the DIY'er can do much.

Disclaimer: I have very little Hydros experience at this point, so would be happy if the more seasoned vetrans correct any of my possible mistakes.

Yeah, I checked the chart but was hoping some enterprising reefer may have found a solution. Anyone know if the H2Pro will work?

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[n2585722]

Isn't AI owned by the same company that owns Apex and BRS? If so I doubt they will ever be compatible since it would require AI working with Hydros to make it happen.

 

[drolmaeye]

Yeah, I checked the chart but was hoping some enterprising reefer may have found a solution. Anyone know if the H2Pro will work?

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While I don't know from experience that it will not work, I would point out it is not listed as a direct-drive pump, and it does not appear to have any 0-10 V input to support analog drive from a third-party device. I do not think it will work with Hydros controllers or wave engine.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Isn't AI owned by the same company that owns Apex and BRS? If so I doubt they will ever be compatible since it would require AI working with Hydros to make it happen.

This. That whole Apex v. Hydros deal is a bummer all around.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

While I don't know from experience that it will not work, I would point out it is not listed as a direct-drive pump, and it does not appear to have any 0-10 V input to support analog drive from a third-party device. I do not think it will work with Hydros controllers or wave engine.

This Nero's use a software suite that's cloned with EcoTech's mobius thus no 'classic' options like 0-10v anymore :(

 

[Poochaku]

Octopulse 2 is great

 

[Lemonzest12]

The only other way to run a Nero is via a 24v Force Port on the Kraken