{"product_id":"aquaillumination-nero-powerhead","title":"AquaIllumination Nero Controllable DC Powerhead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall. Powerful. Smart.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AquaIllumination Nero is a controllable DC powerhead that creates a broad, gentle flow to eliminate dead spots and keep detritus suspended for your filtration to remove. Its wide-pattern propeller moves water without blasting corals directly, and Bluetooth control through the free MyAI or Mobius app lets you dial in modes and schedules. Available in three sizes for tanks from nano to 500 gallons and beyond. Explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquaillumination\"\u003eAquaIllumination gear\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003ereef gear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy the Nero\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, gentle flow that circulates water without blasting corals directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow modes: Random, Pulse, Constant, Schedule, Feed, and All-Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic mount with about 15 degrees of adjustment to aim the flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless control through the free MyAI or Mobius app, plus MXM compatibility with Neptune Apex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish Guard included to protect tank inhabitants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, energy-efficient DC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNero 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2,000 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 to 60 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$199.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNero 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3,000 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e40 to 100 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.63 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$269.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNero 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4,000 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e80 to 500+ gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.79 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$379.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eControllable DC powerhead, propeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2,000 to 4,000 GPH depending on model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 to 40 W max depending on model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMagnetic, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMyAI and Mobius apps, MXM compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Nero powerhead with Fish Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Nero controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x magnetic mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x power supply and quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerhead or return pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nero is an in-tank circulation powerhead. For return flow from a sump, see the AquaIllumination Axis pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The wide-pattern propeller produces a broad, gentle flow rather than a hard stream, so it circulates without blasting corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wirelessly through the free MyAI or Mobius app. Control through Neptune Apex requires the MXM module, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nero works in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaIllumination","offers":[{"title":"Nero 3","offer_id":49168583524571,"sku":"231837","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nero 5","offer_id":49168583557339,"sku":"211848","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nero 7","offer_id":49168583590107,"sku":"252160","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/231837-aquaillumination-nero3-submersible-pump-fr_46b3bd7a-6a1b-4813-8928-adbe2b7b8fe1.webp?v=1787391865","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaillumination-nero-powerhead","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}