Koralia Magnums

IFbettas · 08/14/2008, 10:25 AM

It seems that now koralias are really taking it to the next level. With flow rates up to 3,250 gph it seems they are starting to compete with tunze. The prices are also going up, a koralia magnum 8 costs $169 on sale for preorder on marine depot. I'm just wondering if you think these will be a good buy.

Heres a link:
http://www.hydor.it/en/products/show/35

mille239 · 08/14/2008, 10:42 AM

I'd love to find out how these perform. Especially on a wave timer. Anyone know their release date?

IFbettas · 08/14/2008, 12:13 PM

I'm not sure when they'll be out. It didn't say on the website.

Logzor · 08/14/2008, 12:22 PM

Too bad. I heard on smaller tanks like 55g youd have the risk of slippage so you shouldent really risk using magnums.

Slakker · 08/14/2008, 12:43 PM

HHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

IMO Koralia's been competing with Tunze for a while now, at least the nano-streams.

Logzor · 08/14/2008, 12:50 PM

I hope they are more compact in size. At this point I may as well just stick a motor boat propeller in my tank.

Chef Reef · 08/14/2008, 12:53 PM

sweet. i found some new pumps to get. i like koralias. mag 8's here i come

IFbettas · 08/14/2008, 01:14 PM

Logzor, what do you mean by slippage? I wouldn't use these on a tank that small anyway. That would be a lot of flow. My sand bed already goes all over the place using 2 koralia 3's on my new 55.

mille239 · 08/14/2008, 01:27 PM

best I found is... release date mid-late August... so Soon hopefully. somebody put in a pre-order and get one of these bad boys and give us the low down!!!

Slakker · 08/14/2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by IFbettas
Logzor, what do you mean by slippage?

I think it was a Trojan joke.

swjim · 08/14/2008, 01:40 PM

I'm really excited by the fact that we're getting more options for high performance equipment that is energy efficient. I've been hesitant to bring my 135 (my "big" tank) back online with energy prices the way they are but with the improvements in pump and lighting efficiency that we've seen over the past few years it might become a reality sooner than I had planned.

The K2 that I have in my 30 nano works great, I really hope these do as well.

BuddhaKiss · 08/14/2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slakker
I think it was a Trojan joke.

jnc914 · 08/14/2008, 10:18 PM

I have been eyeing the Magnums since I got a promo card in the mail. They certainly look impressive, plus the GPH give the Tunze's a run. However I wonder if they will be as reliable as my Tunze's have been.

Jflip2002 · 08/14/2008, 10:28 PM

I dont think you can count on them being as nice as the Tunzes. But for half the price, if theyre half as nice, youre still doing ok, right? lol

widmer · 08/14/2008, 10:31 PM

It looks like they caught on to the aftermarket mod people here on RC have been doing to them. I'd still just buy the #4 and do the 5 minute algae free prop mod.

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Originally posted by Logzor
I hope they are more compact in size. At this point I may as well just stick a motor boat propeller in my tank.

No Kidding, that's why I went with a few nanos across the back rather than a couple 3's or 4's.

mille239 · 09/05/2008, 11:01 AM

Anyone tried these out yet? They've been released. Would love to hear some reviews

acrodave · 09/05/2008, 11:43 AM

I got one in the shop i work at ...the new thing on them is a AHS ...anti-heating system guarantees extra safty. this system automatically detects if the impeller is blocked and after 3 start up attempts cut the power supply to the pump preventing the motor from overheating ...I have not tryed it yet but it looks like a monster ... the 5 = 1650..6-2200..7=2700...and the 8=3250gph

luntiz · 09/05/2008, 12:58 PM

They look like the size of a football though.

I actually found a way to get upto 2x the amount of flow from a K4. It requires a bit of modification, but it'll be much cheaper.

Just buy the Algae-Free SureFlow mod and use the black impeller and replace the stock orange one with it. Very easy and the output is AMAZING!

08/14/2008, 10:25 AM	#1
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	Koralia Magnums It seems that now koralias are really taking it to the next level. With flow rates up to 3,250 gph it seems they are starting to compete with tunze. The prices are also going up, a koralia magnum 8 costs $169 on sale for preorder on marine depot. I'm just wondering if you think these will be a good buy. Heres a link: http://www.hydor.it/en/products/show/35

08/14/2008, 10:42 AM	#2
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	I'd love to find out how these perform. Especially on a wave timer. Anyone know their release date? __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)

08/14/2008, 12:13 PM	#3
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	I'm not sure when they'll be out. It didn't say on the website. __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

08/14/2008, 12:43 PM	#5
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	HHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! IMO Koralia's been competing with Tunze for a while now, at least the nano-streams. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

08/14/2008, 01:14 PM	#8
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	Logzor, what do you mean by slippage? I wouldn't use these on a tank that small anyway. That would be a lot of flow. My sand bed already goes all over the place using 2 koralia 3's on my new 55. __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

08/14/2008, 12:22 PM	#4
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Too bad. I heard on smaller tanks like 55g youd have the risk of slippage so you shouldent really risk using magnums.

08/14/2008, 12:50 PM	#6
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	I hope they are more compact in size. At this point I may as well just stick a motor boat propeller in my tank.

08/14/2008, 12:53 PM	#7
Chef Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hallandale, FL Posts: 2,189	sweet. i found some new pumps to get. i like koralias. mag 8's here i come

08/14/2008, 01:27 PM	#9
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	best I found is... release date mid-late August... so Soon hopefully. somebody put in a pre-order and get one of these bad boys and give us the low down!!! __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)

08/14/2008, 01:40 PM	#11
swjim Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 884	I'm really excited by the fact that we're getting more options for high performance equipment that is energy efficient. I've been hesitant to bring my 135 (my "big" tank) back online with energy prices the way they are but with the improvements in pump and lighting efficiency that we've seen over the past few years it might become a reality sooner than I had planned. The K2 that I have in my 30 nano works great, I really hope these do as well.

08/14/2008, 10:18 PM	#13
jnc914 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,008	I have been eyeing the Magnums since I got a promo card in the mail. They certainly look impressive, plus the GPH give the Tunze's a run. However I wonder if they will be as reliable as my Tunze's have been. __________________ "Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion." -Jack Kerouac 13 years strictly salty Current Tank Info: 180 gallon FOWLR Angel dedicated tank

08/14/2008, 10:28 PM	#14
Jflip2002 Eagles & Tigers Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,543	I dont think you can count on them being as nice as the Tunzes. But for half the price, if theyre half as nice, youre still doing ok, right? lol __________________ I hate cheap powerheads. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder

09/05/2008, 11:01 AM	#16
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	Anyone tried these out yet? They've been released. Would love to hear some reviews __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)

09/05/2008, 11:43 AM	#17
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	I got one in the shop i work at ...the new thing on them is a AHS ...anti-heating system guarantees extra safty. this system automatically detects if the impeller is blocked and after 3 start up attempts cut the power supply to the pump preventing the motor from overheating ...I have not tryed it yet but it looks like a monster ... the 5 = 1650..6-2200..7=2700...and the 8=3250gph __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

09/05/2008, 12:58 PM	#18
luntiz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 612	They look like the size of a football though. I actually found a way to get upto 2x the amount of flow from a K4. It requires a bit of modification, but it'll be much cheaper. Just buy the Algae-Free SureFlow mod and use the black impeller and replace the stock orange one with it. Very easy and the output is AMAZING! __________________ 14,200gph and counting... I need more circulation!