Mp40 or Nero 5

[CaptRob]

Ok I need advice on which powerhead. I have a 5ft 180 gallon mixed reef tank. My LFS has New Nero 5’s for $200 each and Used MP40’s for $250 each. Which ones should I get?

 

[Cherub]

mp40 push more water and the cable is outside. That being said, I wouldn't want a used mp40 over a new product. The neros have been known to chop up fish

 

[mike550]

Same as @Cherub I have a MP40 that I really like. Buy it new and pay attention to aligning the wet and dry sides. There’s also a recommended two week (?) break in period that’s shown on the Ecotech website. I have a nemprotect guard on mine.

 

[Macdaddynick1]

Mp40 100%.

 

[Lunardogz]

Both are good, but MP40 hold it value through time and much easier to replace parts.

 

[Hop2jr]

I have 2 Nero 5 like them because you can aim the direction of the flow and have guards on them so no chopping of snails or fish yet lol the flow is wider too.

 

[Homebrewer]

Nero 5 can be controlled via Bluetooth directly, no link or Apex required. I absolutely love my two, though the wire outside the tank on the EcoTech pumps is very nice.

I debated this same question over a year ago, and I landed on the Nero’s. Both are good choices and each have their pluses and minuses.

 

[a4edwin]

How thick is the glass on your tank? That’s the only drawback to the neros

 

[Waynerock]

Dont get a used MP40! never get a used mp anything. Neros are great and if you have small fish a 10-20 dollar guard will fix that.

 

[Waynerock]

How thick is the glass on your tank? That’s the only drawback to the neros

If you get the newer nero in the small square box they have been updated with stronger magnets.

 

[Hop2jr]

I have 12mm glass and my nero’s hold fine

 

[mariano]

I would definitely go for a Nero 5, I use one on a RedSea 170 and it creates a lot of flow , the app is also very easy to use and play with, I love the feed mode. chopping fish? I haven't had that problem with mine, but I like sushi. my fish and anemone don't go near it

 

[CaptRob]

Well I went all in.

 

[naterealbig]

Well I went all in.

Excellent choice, my friend. These pumps are in a completely different category.

 

[4Bushpilot]

I'm just getting into reefing. No one prepared me for the decisions. It's like decorating a new house, so many choices. So much research.

 

[Homebrewer]

I'm just getting into reefing. No one prepared me for the decisions. It's like decorating a new house, so many choices. So much research.

Yeah but you’re doing the right thing by researching a ton before you dive in. People that don’t are often on here asking for how to correct something about that could have been avoided. Ups and downs in this hobby are inevitable, but doing the research will give you the best chance at long term success with minimal hiccups along the way.

 

[PirateMonkeyReefer]

Yeah but you’re doing the right thing by researching a ton before you dive in. People that don’t are often on here asking for how to correct something about that could have been avoided. Ups and downs in this hobby are inevitable, but doing the research will give you the best chance at long term success with minimal hiccups along the way.

Buy once, cry once! As someone getting back in this is spot on. Also congrats on the Vortech pumps you won’t regret it!

 

[Trever]

The Nero 5's now ship with a fish guard. That may fix the concerns there. Personally, I have 20 large tangs in my 1" cube and the one Nero 5 does an amazing job of helping to prepare dinner for us, so I keep the guard off. (Hail Nero!)

Seriously though I have the same dilemma. Decisions decisions. MP10 or Nero 5...