Nero 3

[KeepSwimming12]

I wanted to ask a question about the Nero 3 wave maker. I’ve heard some horror stories of people losing their fish to their wave makers and this is my first time buying an AI branded wavemaker. Does anyone have any positive/negative experiences with this wavemaker with regard to their fish? Any piece of advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Octane13]

Nero 5 was the fish killer. But they all ship with the guards now. I will say that cerith snails can make it into the prop still.

 

[berry79]

Was just debating the same thing, lol. I read the Nero now comes with a fish guard and decided to just order one based on all the positive reviews. Should be here today and I can double check to make sure the guard is in the box.

 

[KeepSwimming12]

Nero 5 was the fish killer. But they all ship with the guards now. I will say that cerith snails can make it into the prop still.

Was just debating the same thing, lol. I read the Nero now comes with a fish guard and decided to just order one based on all the positive reviews. Should be here today and I can double check to make sure the guard is in the box.

I heard quite a bit about the Nero 5 being dangerous to fish which was quite alarming. I’ll ask my LFS if his Nero 3’s have the guard. Thanks berry79, it’d be great to know your experience with the Nero once you’ve unboxed it!

 

[berry79]

I heard quite a bit about the Nero 5 being dangerous to fish which was quite alarming. I’ll ask my LFS if his Nero 3’s have the guard. Thanks berry79, it’d be great to know your experience with the Nero once you’ve unboxed it!

I’ll definitely post back once it arrives. The one I ordered is the Nero 3

 

[KeepSwimming12]

I’ll definitely post back once it arrives. The one I ordered is the Nero 3

Awesome, that’s the one I’m considering too. I looked at the Red Sea Reefwave but it’s just so expensive idk if it’s worth it

 

[Octane13]

both come with guards. Also add that only "weaker" swimmers were subject to the 5's wrath

 

[KeepSwimming12]

both come with guards. Also add that only "weaker" swimmers were subject to the 5's wrath

I do love my weak swimmers like Hawks so I’ll definitely be careful with what wavemaker I buy. Do you have any experience with the Red Sea Wavemaker?

 

[Octane13]

No experience. I have MP40's , Nero 5's and one nero3. I have a few Jaebo for QT and a 10 gallon too but would not recommend.

 

[Gedxin]

Quite happy with my Nero 3. My fish are doing fine with it and the guard it comes with protects well.

 

[SchrutesReefs]

Love my Nero 3. Works amazing for the cost, and the app is very user friendly. Also, if for some odd reason your LFS stocks extremely old verisons without the guard AI should ship you one.

 

[jaganshi066]

Nero 5 was the fish killer. But they all ship with the guards now. I will say that cerith snails can make it into the prop still.

My Nero 5 killed 3 haha, but not after the guards!

 

[Bxr126]

I have been using Nero 5s for 2 years with zero issues.

 

[KeepSwimming12]

My Nero 5 killed 3 haha, but not after the guards!

Sorry, are you saying that even with the guards, your Nero 5 still killed fish?

 

[jaganshi066]

Sorry, are you saying that even with the guards, your Nero 5 still killed fish?

No, I’m saying after the guards no fish has died! Overall pretty happy with the Nero 5

 

[KeepSwimming12]

No, I’m saying after the guards no fish has died! Overall pretty happy with the Nero 5

Oh okay that’s much better news lol I thought you meant the guards killed the fish which would really make me worry about that wavemaker

 

[berry79]

My Nero 3 arrived today. Came with the fish guard and seems really well made.

 

[a.t.t.r]

My Nero 3 arrived today. Came with the fish guard and seems really well made.

Seems Ok made.. the plastic feels a lil weak and if you twist it open the locking mech is questionable at best. I got mine yesterday and am so far very impressed overall. Does yours become audible once you hit about 58 percent.

 

[berry79]

Seems Ok made.. the plastic feels a lil weak and if you twist it open the locking mech is questionable at best. I got mine yesterday and am so far very impressed overall. Does yours become audible once you hit about 58 percent.

I can start to hear around 70ish. Maybe if I put my ear closer I could here it sooner. I have only been running at around 40% as it’s stirred up some sand in the beginning. My tank is new though, so going to take some time for everything to settle. App scheduling is really nice. My last tank was many years ago and we didn’t have any of these fancy features. Pretty crazy how things have changed

 

[a.t.t.r]

I can start to hear around 70ish. Maybe if I put my ear closer I could here it sooner. I have only been running at around 40% as it’s stirred up some sand in the beginning. My tank is new though, so going to take some time for everything to settle. App scheduling is really nice. My last tank was many years ago and we didn’t have any of these fancy features. Pretty crazy how things have changed

Same here. I got out shortly after 1st gen vortechs came out