Nero Series

Name: Aqua Illumination Nero Series
Brand: Aqua Illumination

Flow · Powerheads / Wavemakers

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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

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	—	—
Control	myAI wireless + free cloud schedules	Tunze Multicontroller 7096 / 7097 compatible	QD driver + ReefLink WiFi / EcoSmart app
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)