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Aqua Illumination

Nero Series

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Good for up to 90 US gal · 340 L
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AI's DC powerhead line — silent, magnet-mounted, wireless via myAI. The most-mentioned uncovered brand+model across WWC's 44 display tanks.

Pump type
Single-axis propeller, magnet-mount
Power
12 W DC
Flow
3,000-7,000 GPH
Control
myAI wireless + free cloud schedules
Glass max
19 mm

Summary

Silent DC wavemakers by Aqua Illumination — the wireless competitor to Vortech MP and Maxspect Gyre. WWC uses 12+ Nero units across their display gallery. Chained via myAI for programmable schedules.

Best for50-300 US gallon reef, chained across bigger footprints Mountin-tank magnetic (up to 19mm glass) Skill beginner

Flow pattern

powerhead 12-30 W DC (controllable) 3,000-7,000 GPH flow range tank wall
DC controllable propeller throws a gyre-style flow stream — aim across the tank, not into the rock

Full specifications

Pump type Single-axis propeller, magnet-mount
Power 12-30 W DC (controllable)
Flow 3,000-7,000 GPH
Control myAI wireless + free cloud schedules
Glass max 19 mm (5/8 in)
Warranty 1 year (AI US)

What sells it / What holds it back

Pros
Silent operation — quieter than same-class Vortech MP models
Wireless myAI is free (no ReefLink hub required)
Chain multiple Neros under one app for gyre-style flow
Cons
Magnet-mount only — no through-glass option like Vortech
Motor sits in-tank (Vortech's dry-side design is cleaner)

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Pump type Single-axis propeller, magnet-mount
Power 12-30 W DC (controllable) 7 W DC, controllable 30 W max DC
Flow 3,000-7,000 GPH
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Glass max 19 mm (5/8 in) 19 mm (5/8 in)
Warranty 1 year (AI US) 2 years (Tunze EU) 2 years (Ecotech US)

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