koralia 4

sanababit · 05/06/2007, 01:06 AM

hello guys

just got 2 hydor koralia 4 pumps for my tank, i was really excited because all i had for water movement was a POS powersweep, anyways i proceded to install one of them, first the freaking pump is enormous, second i turn that thing on and it created a sandstorm in there, my fishes werent happy at all, anyways these pumps give me 1200 gph movement and i have 46 gal tank, in your best opinion what pump can i get to create very good movement i n there without causing a sandstorm, p.s. i will keep pumps because probably i will be going to a 150 gal in about 6 months.

i have read about rio, penguin, mj, but cant decide, BTW the tank is a bowfront (dont know if that matters)
thanks

sana

GreenPuffers · 05/06/2007, 07:26 AM

Try using 1, you can point it anywhere in the tank and that might be enough!!!

zyglow · 05/06/2007, 08:08 AM

The #4 is too much for a tank that size. The #2 would be a good fit.

laserjim · 05/06/2007, 08:39 AM

I have a 2 in my 46 and it works out fine.

Secondgen · 05/06/2007, 09:03 AM

Do you only have one #2 in your tank laserjim?

fewells · 05/06/2007, 09:39 AM

2 koralia 4's should be fine in there. mount them about halfway down and point them at each other and up some and you should be fine. That is how mine are aimed.

laserjim · 05/06/2007, 09:56 AM

Yes I only have one,plus my return flow at about 400-500gph. You could probably put 2 #2's. My softies don't really like a lot of flow so I haven't needed to add another.I also didn't want to add any more heat.I have a skimmer,UV sterilizer,koralia,and return pump all heating up my 46.I don't want to buy a chiller.I have to alternate from skimmer to UV as it is.

GSMguy · 05/06/2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zyglow
The #4 is too much for a tank that size. The #2 would be a good fit.

wrong

sanababit · 05/06/2007, 01:29 PM

gsmguy why using a koralia 2 on my 46 gal tank is wrong, have u tried them before, is it the flow, the heat, to much circulation, not to much circulation, anybody????

sana

PPi · 05/06/2007, 02:02 PM

I have 2 Maxi 1200's and a 900 and was actually looking at two #2's in my 46 Bow. Does anyone have a pic. If I can reduce clutter, I am all for that. Just didn't think they would be small enough. Much appreiciated

aquarius77 · 05/06/2007, 02:44 PM

I have 1300 gph in my 20g high with the return and 2 maxis and a #1 korilla, its a softie tank, I have a sand bottom as well. Flow all depends whats in the tank and how it is setup, i get away with all that flow beause my live rock is stacked to the surface of the water and it breaks up the flow ALOT. Now if i had just a little live rock in the tank with those pumps i would most certainly have a sandstorm and be blowing flesh off corals.

Any chance of a full tank shot of your setup?

zyglow · 05/06/2007, 06:57 PM

Here is a picture of a #4 and #1 in my 36x18x24 tank. You can see how much surface turbulence the #4 produces, as well as the large dip in the substrate.

Shagsbeard · 05/06/2007, 08:23 PM

I got to get me one of those.

Raibaru · 05/06/2007, 08:27 PM

I got the 4 from Drs. Foster and Smith and they let me return it for a different one because it was too powerful.

If I were you I'd go for the 3. I got the 4 for my 36g tank and it was way to much. My corals closed up instantly and barely came out at all by the end of the next day. I decided to take it out and get the 2 and now I'm kind of wishing I got the 3 instead. Unfortunetly, no one local carries them or I would of tried the 3 next, but I wasn't going to push my luck returning the pump for a second time.

sanababit · 05/06/2007, 09:12 PM

i was going to get a KORALIA 2, raibaru do you think is to low of a flow for my 46 gal bowfront, or just go for the 3 and point it at the rocks, i got some softies in there and im worried about the turbulence that thats going to produce, any more input greatly appreciated.

sana

Raibaru · 05/06/2007, 09:22 PM

I'd give the 3 a shot personally. I haven't seen it in action first hand, but I kinda wish I got the 3 instead of the 2. And your tank is 6" larger then mine.

sanababit · 05/06/2007, 09:27 PM

ok i will try it, btw i got 2 of the koralia 4 fron dr foster, and tought that it will creat some great flow, but when i installed one of them omg a sandstorm no matter where i pointed it, anyways im going to keep both 4 since i will probably go with a much bigger tank (if the wife approves my master plans) and order a 3 right now and i will let you know how it goes, thanks everybody for input.

sana

Raibaru · 05/06/2007, 09:33 PM

Good luck. I hope to set up a 65g tank this summer if everything goes well here. However, I plan to get a reef-ready system and have all the flow from the returns or a closed loop type system so I have no equipment in the display.

sanababit · 05/06/2007, 09:42 PM

what is a closed loop system, in kind of new to this??

sana

05/06/2007, 09:03 AM	#5
Secondgen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 132	Do you only have one #2 in your tank laserjim? __________________ Thank God always! Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon Reef

05/06/2007, 09:39 AM	#6
fewells Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks, MO Posts: 356	2 koralia 4's should be fine in there. mount them about halfway down and point them at each other and up some and you should be fine. That is how mine are aimed. __________________ When you look this good you don't have to know anything. Current Tank Info: 90 reef

05/06/2007, 09:56 AM	#7
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	Yes I only have one,plus my return flow at about 400-500gph. You could probably put 2 #2's. My softies don't really like a lot of flow so I haven't needed to add another.I also didn't want to add any more heat.I have a skimmer,UV sterilizer,koralia,and return pump all heating up my 46.I don't want to buy a chiller.I have to alternate from skimmer to UV as it is. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

05/06/2007, 01:29 PM	#9
sanababit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uranus Posts: 3,094	gsmguy why using a koralia 2 on my 46 gal tank is wrong, have u tried them before, is it the flow, the heat, to much circulation, not to much circulation, anybody???? sana __________________ Senior Member of the "Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Current Tank Info: 90RR inwall, Octopuss Skimmer, 2 MP40 wQD, 1 MP10 WQD, 2 Radions G4 Pro, Apex Doser, Apex Controller, 400w heater, 30 Gal Sump, Biopellets, Carbon, Gfo, Macroalgae

05/06/2007, 09:12 PM	#15
sanababit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uranus Posts: 3,094	i was going to get a KORALIA 2, raibaru do you think is to low of a flow for my 46 gal bowfront, or just go for the 3 and point it at the rocks, i got some softies in there and im worried about the turbulence that thats going to produce, any more input greatly appreciated. sana __________________ Senior Member of the "Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Current Tank Info: 90RR inwall, Octopuss Skimmer, 2 MP40 wQD, 1 MP10 WQD, 2 Radions G4 Pro, Apex Doser, Apex Controller, 400w heater, 30 Gal Sump, Biopellets, Carbon, Gfo, Macroalgae

05/06/2007, 01:06 AM	#1
sanababit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uranus Posts: 3,094	koralia 4 hello guys just got 2 hydor koralia 4 pumps for my tank, i was really excited because all i had for water movement was a POS powersweep, anyways i proceded to install one of them, first the freaking pump is enormous, second i turn that thing on and it created a sandstorm in there, my fishes werent happy at all, anyways these pumps give me 1200 gph movement and i have 46 gal tank, in your best opinion what pump can i get to create very good movement i n there without causing a sandstorm, p.s. i will keep pumps because probably i will be going to a 150 gal in about 6 months. i have read about rio, penguin, mj, but cant decide, BTW the tank is a bowfront (dont know if that matters) thanks sana __________________ Senior Member of the "Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Current Tank Info: 90RR inwall, Octopuss Skimmer, 2 MP40 wQD, 1 MP10 WQD, 2 Radions G4 Pro, Apex Doser, Apex Controller, 400w heater, 30 Gal Sump, Biopellets, Carbon, Gfo, Macroalgae

05/06/2007, 07:26 AM	#2
GreenPuffers Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 519	Try using 1, you can point it anywhere in the tank and that might be enough!!! __________________ If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn? Current Tank Info: 20g with fish that swim and coral that grows.

05/06/2007, 08:08 AM	#3
zyglow Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 77	The #4 is too much for a tank that size. The #2 would be a good fit.

05/06/2007, 08:39 AM	#4
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	I have a 2 in my 46 and it works out fine. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

05/06/2007, 02:02 PM	#10
PPi Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 136	I have 2 Maxi 1200's and a 900 and was actually looking at two #2's in my 46 Bow. Does anyone have a pic. If I can reduce clutter, I am all for that. Just didn't think they would be small enough. Much appreiciated

05/06/2007, 02:44 PM	#11
aquarius77 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland, Il Posts: 2,198	I have 1300 gph in my 20g high with the return and 2 maxis and a #1 korilla, its a softie tank, I have a sand bottom as well. Flow all depends whats in the tank and how it is setup, i get away with all that flow beause my live rock is stacked to the surface of the water and it breaks up the flow ALOT. Now if i had just a little live rock in the tank with those pumps i would most certainly have a sandstorm and be blowing flesh off corals. Any chance of a full tank shot of your setup?

05/06/2007, 06:57 PM	#12
zyglow Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 77	Here is a picture of a #4 and #1 in my 36x18x24 tank. You can see how much surface turbulence the #4 produces, as well as the large dip in the substrate.

05/06/2007, 08:23 PM	#13
Shagsbeard Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Morro Bay, CA Posts: 2,143	I got to get me one of those.

05/06/2007, 08:27 PM	#14
Raibaru Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 979	I got the 4 from Drs. Foster and Smith and they let me return it for a different one because it was too powerful. If I were you I'd go for the 3. I got the 4 for my 36g tank and it was way to much. My corals closed up instantly and barely came out at all by the end of the next day. I decided to take it out and get the 2 and now I'm kind of wishing I got the 3 instead. Unfortunetly, no one local carries them or I would of tried the 3 next, but I wasn't going to push my luck returning the pump for a second time.

05/06/2007, 09:22 PM	#16
Raibaru Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 979	I'd give the 3 a shot personally. I haven't seen it in action first hand, but I kinda wish I got the 3 instead of the 2. And your tank is 6" larger then mine.

05/06/2007, 09:27 PM	#17
sanababit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uranus Posts: 3,094	ok i will try it, btw i got 2 of the koralia 4 fron dr foster, and tought that it will creat some great flow, but when i installed one of them omg a sandstorm no matter where i pointed it, anyways im going to keep both 4 since i will probably go with a much bigger tank (if the wife approves my master plans) and order a 3 right now and i will let you know how it goes, thanks everybody for input. sana __________________ Senior Member of the "Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Current Tank Info: 90RR inwall, Octopuss Skimmer, 2 MP40 wQD, 1 MP10 WQD, 2 Radions G4 Pro, Apex Doser, Apex Controller, 400w heater, 30 Gal Sump, Biopellets, Carbon, Gfo, Macroalgae

05/06/2007, 09:33 PM	#18
Raibaru Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 979	Good luck. I hope to set up a 65g tank this summer if everything goes well here. However, I plan to get a reef-ready system and have all the flow from the returns or a closed loop type system so I have no equipment in the display.

05/06/2007, 09:42 PM	#19
sanababit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uranus Posts: 3,094	what is a closed loop system, in kind of new to this?? sana __________________ Senior Member of the "Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Current Tank Info: 90RR inwall, Octopuss Skimmer, 2 MP40 wQD, 1 MP10 WQD, 2 Radions G4 Pro, Apex Doser, Apex Controller, 400w heater, 30 Gal Sump, Biopellets, Carbon, Gfo, Macroalgae