Advice on new powerhead

CHG107 · 12/26/2012, 06:27 PM

One of my powerheads just died on me (was a piece of junk anyways). I would LOVE to get an MP10 but just had to dump $600+ into my car so money is tight for the next 2 months so only can afford around $100 for two new ones. Plus I really need to get an RODI unit as well.

http://www.marksplaceofpetstuff.com/...l.php?prod=718

Was looking into the hydor pumps? Seem to have pretty good reviews for what it does. The price is right for me at the moment so any feedback would be great. Thanks!

thebkramer · 12/26/2012, 06:53 PM

good choice.. I have 2 1400s in my tank! love them!

black hills tj · 12/26/2012, 06:59 PM

I have a Koralia 4 in my 72...awesome. And you could get 2 for 100 bucks.

CHG107 · 12/26/2012, 07:30 PM

Ok great! Glad to see some good feedback about them. I am going to try and attempt to pick up a used MP10 if I can get it for the right price, otherwise going with these.

hglumac · 12/26/2012, 10:05 PM

I'm not sure where in NY you live but there was a used mp10 on buffalo Craigslist last week...wanted $130 or so. Check it out.

I was going to grab it but cash is too tight with Christmas.

L_Spec · 12/26/2012, 10:20 PM

Yup, Koralias are great pumps. I've only had issues with them when I put them on a wavemaker and they constantly had to go on/off. I loved them so much I used to have four Koralias in my 60 gallon (sometimes 6 when I was experimenting with my wavemaker!).

I've since gotten an mp40 and I have not looked back. I sold off four of my Koralias, but I would still buy one in a heartbeat if I needed a dependable and affordable backup powerhead. I also agree with taking a look at any used aquarium equipment. For an mp10, I've seen some at pretty low prices. Good luck!

kenc87 · 12/27/2012, 12:57 AM

I agree that koralias are great powerheads at a good price. However if you are looking for used mp10s and are not in a rush deals can most certainly be had. A perfect example of this is over the summer I found a couple used ones for less than 220 dollars for 2! That's less than one new one and they are wireless and work perfectly. Granted I had been actively searching for a few months so in the mean time it may be worth it to use the koralias.

Pearson · 12/27/2012, 01:20 AM

I have 3 1400's in my tank and i've had no problems with them. I can't justify the price of mp10's or mp40's to the wife so they work great for me.

BAGGERZ13 · 12/27/2012, 04:50 AM

I have a 240 gph and a 750 gph love them both, they are great pumps and have given me no problems.

Dexters Reef · 12/27/2012, 09:47 AM

I have two evo 1400's on a JBJ wavemaker. The new ones are ok for wavemaker use, and mine have been turning on and off every 10-60 seconds (I change it often) for 9 months now. I did have one fail to start, but a cleaning algae out fixed it so that was my fault not the pumps.

djroxy · 12/27/2012, 01:34 PM

biggest bang for the buck....1400 Koralias by Hydro....u will be very satisfied. cost is 50-60$........

12/26/2012, 06:27 PM	#1
CHG107 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 205	Advice on new powerhead One of my powerheads just died on me (was a piece of junk anyways). I would LOVE to get an MP10 but just had to dump $600+ into my car so money is tight for the next 2 months so only can afford around $100 for two new ones. Plus I really need to get an RODI unit as well. http://www.marksplaceofpetstuff.com/...l.php?prod=718 Was looking into the hydor pumps? Seem to have pretty good reviews for what it does. The price is right for me at the moment so any feedback would be great. Thanks!

12/26/2012, 06:53 PM	#2
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	good choice.. I have 2 1400s in my tank! love them! __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

12/27/2012, 01:20 AM	#8
Pearson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 212	I have 3 1400's in my tank and i've had no problems with them. I can't justify the price of mp10's or mp40's to the wife so they work great for me. __________________ 125g: 40g long sump w/ fuge, asm-g3 skimmer, hydor koralai powerheads, magdrive pumps 90g: Currently in the building process (will be replacing the 29g) 29g: fw community/lightly planted Current Tank Info: 29 gal fw and 125 gal salt

12/27/2012, 04:50 AM	#9
BAGGERZ13 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harford County MD Posts: 331	I have a 240 gph and a 750 gph love them both, they are great pumps and have given me no problems. __________________ Tank Setup: RSM 130D Current Tank Info: Red Sea Max 130D

12/27/2012, 09:47 AM	#10
Dexters Reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 730	I have two evo 1400's on a JBJ wavemaker. The new ones are ok for wavemaker use, and mine have been turning on and off every 10-60 seconds (I change it often) for 9 months now. I did have one fail to start, but a cleaning algae out fixed it so that was my fault not the pumps. __________________ 75G RR, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S sump, 2x250 MH and 4x54W T5HO, Octopus Diablo XS160, 4" DSB, 2 x MP40wES, 85 lbs LR, 2 x BRS Dosing Pumps, Finnex 300w titanium heater, Surf2 Algae Turf Scrubber

12/26/2012, 06:59 PM	#3
black hills tj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 65	I have a Koralia 4 in my 72...awesome. And you could get 2 for 100 bucks.

12/26/2012, 07:30 PM	#4
CHG107 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 205	Ok great! Glad to see some good feedback about them. I am going to try and attempt to pick up a used MP10 if I can get it for the right price, otherwise going with these.

12/26/2012, 10:05 PM	#5
hglumac Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near Pittsburgh Posts: 73	I'm not sure where in NY you live but there was a used mp10 on buffalo Craigslist last week...wanted $130 or so. Check it out. I was going to grab it but cash is too tight with Christmas.

12/26/2012, 10:20 PM	#6
L_Spec Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Regina Posts: 133	Yup, Koralias are great pumps. I've only had issues with them when I put them on a wavemaker and they constantly had to go on/off. I loved them so much I used to have four Koralias in my 60 gallon (sometimes 6 when I was experimenting with my wavemaker!). I've since gotten an mp40 and I have not looked back. I sold off four of my Koralias, but I would still buy one in a heartbeat if I needed a dependable and affordable backup powerhead. I also agree with taking a look at any used aquarium equipment. For an mp10, I've seen some at pretty low prices. Good luck!

12/27/2012, 12:57 AM	#7
kenc87 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 610	I agree that koralias are great powerheads at a good price. However if you are looking for used mp10s and are not in a rush deals can most certainly be had. A perfect example of this is over the summer I found a couple used ones for less than 220 dollars for 2! That's less than one new one and they are wireless and work perfectly. Granted I had been actively searching for a few months so in the mean time it may be worth it to use the koralias.

12/27/2012, 01:34 PM	#11
djroxy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: so calif... Posts: 7	biggest bang for the buck....1400 Koralias by Hydro....u will be very satisfied. cost is 50-60$........