Powerheads/Pumps

Al Bendiksen · 04/21/2008, 02:57 PM

Hello,

I will be receiving a 120g tank in a few days, and i was wondering if y'all could help me out.

Powerheads: From DFS i am considering getting two Koralia 4 for tank. (is that too little?)

But i was wondering if it i should get the pump controller. It seems like a lot of money, and im not sure if i really need it.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=18915

And what would be a good PUMP that you recommend for me to use in the 120g.

Thank you,
Al

Al Bendiksen · 04/22/2008, 04:11 PM

As a side note, how many power heads would you recommend for a 120g?

And i was planning on using plastic tubbing, or should i go with PVC?

TikiDan · 04/22/2008, 04:14 PM

2 koralia 4's would be a good start, but I would invest in 1 or maybe 2 vortechs instead. they are great for massive water movement or controllable to make waves, or lagoon like flow. A very well rounded pump that will grow with you.

Al Bendiksen · 04/22/2008, 08:33 PM

Sounds like a good deal!

Thanks

captainobvious · 04/22/2008, 09:00 PM

I'd go with 3 of the Koralia 4's. You'll still need two Vortechs and they'll cost alot more.
The Koralias have been greta for me and many others I know.
I have 3's in my 75g but for your size, (3) Koralia 4's should do nicely

04/21/2008, 02:57 PM	#1
Al Bendiksen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 528	Powerheads/Pumps Hello, I will be receiving a 120g tank in a few days, and i was wondering if y'all could help me out. Powerheads: From DFS i am considering getting two Koralia 4 for tank. (is that too little?) But i was wondering if it i should get the pump controller. It seems like a lot of money, and im not sure if i really need it. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=18915 And what would be a good PUMP that you recommend for me to use in the 120g. Thank you, Al __________________ "Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind" -JFK "There's never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments." Current Tank Info: Starting a 120g

04/22/2008, 04:11 PM	#2
Al Bendiksen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 528	As a side note, how many power heads would you recommend for a 120g? And i was planning on using plastic tubbing, or should i go with PVC? __________________ "Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind" -JFK "There's never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments." Current Tank Info: Starting a 120g

04/22/2008, 04:14 PM	#3
TikiDan Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 2,022	2 koralia 4's would be a good start, but I would invest in 1 or maybe 2 vortechs instead. they are great for massive water movement or controllable to make waves, or lagoon like flow. A very well rounded pump that will grow with you. __________________ "We have two options in life, medically and emotionally, give up or fight like hell! " - Lance Armstrong Current Tank Info: formerly a 120 gallon Planted Sea horse Tank. Click the house for the thread.

04/22/2008, 08:33 PM	#4
Al Bendiksen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 528	Sounds like a good deal! Thanks __________________ "Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind" -JFK "There's never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments." Current Tank Info: Starting a 120g

04/22/2008, 09:00 PM	#5
captainobvious Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 102	I'd go with 3 of the Koralia 4's. You'll still need two Vortechs and they'll cost alot more. The Koralias have been greta for me and many others I know. I have 3's in my 75g but for your size, (3) Koralia 4's should do nicely