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The AI Nero 5 offers a staggering 3,000 GPH (gallons per hour) flow rate. This creates an even and gentle, yet simultaneously powerful, flow. Instead of a narrow stream of movement slicing through a tank, broadened flow patterns manipulate large sections of water. #1: Smarter Water Movement - Flow Rates & Patterns.īroad flow patterns are quintessential features of high quality powerheads.

After using it in my grow-out tank, there’s three distinct qualities worth mentioning.īefore delving further, it’s important to note that while my experience with the Nero 5 Powerhead is limited to grow-out tanks, it’s versatility makes it ideal for main display reef tanks, as well. Nero 5 Powerhead Review - Innovative Design & Function.īuilding upon industry standard specs, Nero 5 by AI is a sleek, quiet and potent powerhead for a variety of tanks. Sold under the AquaIllumination brand, this advanced flow pump satisfies each preference, and then some.īefore diving into its features and performance, let’s start at the beginning. Ultimately, my preferences led to the Nero 5 Submersible Powerhead. In many ways, flow pumps hack grow-out tank efficiency and livestock heartiness.

Consistent water movement enhances filter system - better nutrients export (purer water quality).

Fish consume more food, and as a result, grow faster and healthier.

Increased activity results in hungrier fish (food replaces spent energy stores).

Stronger flow increases fish activity (energy usage).

There’s several good reasons why powerheads also belong in a grow-out tank: Even still, the flippant attitude some have toward grow-out tank setup borders on counterproductive. Think of it as more like a hotel than a house. After all, grow-out tanks are temporary homes. Grow-out tanks are, like its name suggests, tanks used as temporary living quarters for baby fish from 2 months old.īecause of its purpose, some feel a return pump offers sufficient water movement.

Ultimate Clownfish Grow-Out Tank Hack: Flow Pumps.