Nero 5 or Jebao SLW20

Miguel Negron · Jan 6, 2020

What do guys think? I’m upgrading to a Waterbox 20G Cube and I am deciding on whether should I get the Nero 5 or just get the Jebao SLW20? They look similar but does having the “Legit” in make a difference? Any input is appreciated!

Ravsta · Feb 2, 2020

Did you end up buying one? Which one did you buy? I’m after another wave maker and am considering either Nero or an MP40

Tuan’s Reef · Feb 4, 2020

Never tried the Nero 5 but I do have the Jebao SLW 20 running for 1 month now. Strong and silent with a wide flow . It’s basically the Nero 5 without the wireless functions and price.

Sailingeric · Feb 4, 2020

I have had a Nero for awhile now, maybe close to a year in my 75 gallon tank. It has worked flawless. Quite and my corals and fish love the random wave action it can make.

UnderDaSeas · Aug 10, 2020

Sailingeric said:
I have had a Nero for awhile now, maybe close to a year in my 75 gallon tank. It has worked flawless. Quite and my corals and fish love the random wave action it can make.

Do you have just the Nero 5 in your 75g? I have the same but I'm trying to decide how slow I should keep my Jebao CP90 & Nero flowing.

Sailingeric · Aug 10, 2020

UnderDaSeas said:
Do you have just the Nero 5 in your 75g? I have the same but I'm trying to decide how slow I should keep my Jebao CP90 & Nero flowing.

Just the Nero. I have mine on random flow during the day, around 50 percent during the night

billwill · Aug 10, 2020

I have both, and they both work nicely and have a great form/function to them. The Nero is definitely more powerful though. Easily hits opposite side of 4’ tank. Jebao less so, but likely great match for a 20g

masja205 · Apr 1, 2024

billwill said:
I have both, and they both work nicely and have a great form/function to them. The Nero is definitely more powerful though. Easily hits opposite side of 4’ tank. Jebao less so, but likely great match for a 20g

Hey would you suggest going one up for the Jebao to compensate for the power. I have a WB peninsula mini 25 gal with a length of 60mm. Setting it up for a fowlr tank and want flow to avoid cyano outbreaks but also not move my sand around...