![]() Moreover, the return outlet adjusts on the 2016 model. All models come with a submersible pump, dual intakes, and return outlet. These filters allow for easy set-up and maintenance. Models from 2012 and on include a small feeding door on the front of the hood.Īll units provide a built-in filtration system. It may allow them to breach the tank and filter divider. This can be problematic for smaller fish. The hood covers both the tank and filter on all models. Moreover, the 2016 LED lighting can support high-light plant life. These models exist in 16-and 32-gallons sizes. The 2016 BioCube versions measure 2-inches taller. Pre-2016 BioCube models are available in 14- and 29-gallons variations. This is suitable for low- to medium-light plant-life. The 2012 models added 10,000-hour LED lights. Older versions of the BioCube did not include LED lights or a timer. This gives observers a clear view of the aquarium’s contents. This creates a single glass pane that wraps around all four sides of the tank. These aquariums provide modern, sleek designs. The Coralife BioCube series are fresh and marine-capable nano-tanks. Below, we compare these brands and their top-of-the-line units. Coralife and JBJ are two of the most renowned brands of nano-tanks. This includes features like LED lighting or aquarium heaters. Nano-tank products vary primarily due to inclusive upgrades. ![]() All-in One tanks typically come with filters and aquarium bodies. They are great for aquarium enthusiasts of all experience levels. ![]() The hobby in general is still learning what to do with all these newfound smart features of our controllable aquarium devices, but the AI Nero 3 really nails the sweet spot of value and performance for creating optimal water flow in the smallest of reef aquariums.A nano-tank is an all-in-one aquarium system. In all the important ways, the AI Nero 3 eliminates the previous need to compromise between choosing a weak or cheap powerhead, or a very pricey one. The effect of having a programmed period of very high flow automatically keeps the tank cleaner and healthier, reducing nutrient buildup and algae growth with no extra action required on our part. This scheduled ‘storm mode’ allows the extra water flow to flush out waste from the rocks and bottom so that they can be more completely processed by the filtration. ![]() Throughout all of our tanks one of the most useful scheduled program modes we’ve really come to appreciate with controllable pumps is the ability to have very strong flow in the middle of the night when the polyps are closed. Until you’ve tried it you might not place much value on having alternating periods of high flow to really wash out the whole tank and make those polyps flutter, periods of low flow to allow LPS polyps to expand to their fullest, and oscillating waves that create a hypnotizing sway to the entire display. The same could be said about full control of LED lights as well and while it may not be nearly as noticeable as having the light spectrum shift and adjust throughout the day, having scheduled periods of varying flow is both fun and beneficial. To be fair, most small and nano reef aquarium don’t really need full wireless and programming capabilities, but these two features really enable reefers to fine tune the physical environment of their smaller reef tanks. ![]() Once the Nero 3 pump is added to the myAI app, the drag and drop interface makes it incredibly easy to program the different water flow modes described above in order to benefit from a variability of water movement in the aquarium. The AI Nero 5 was one of the first controllable aquarium devices to use Bluetooth LE, making the initial setup and connection to the app nearly instantaneous with no need to go through a complicated setup process, something many controllable devices still struggle with. In this regard the myAI app used to control and program the AI Nero 3 has made great strides in being a very useful aspect of using this nano powerhead. More than ever before, it’s important for companies to not only design and engineer the best hardware, but also consider and really develop the software so it’s as user friendly and practical as possible. For about the price of one decent coral colony the AI Nero 3 does everything that larger propeller pumps can do but its small size practically disappears inside the aquarium and even includes an inline hardware controller for quick access to pump speed and water flow modes. See also Microchip shortage slows aquatic launches and productionĬonversely, the nano versions of high end pumps carry a high end price tag too, somewhat defeating the purpose of having a more affordable nano reef aquarium in the first place. ![]()
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