Will koralia 3 impeller fit to koralia 2 for more flow?

pusanpa · 12/24/2008, 06:29 PM

I need some more flow in my tank and was wondering if koralia 3 impeller can fit to koralia 2 to get more flow? Maybe even 4?
The part is only $7.

Ehgemus · 12/24/2008, 07:59 PM

I was thanking to same thing except, if the #2's would fit in the #1's

nikon187 · 12/24/2008, 08:25 PM

no. different sized magnets and shafts

pusanpa · 12/24/2008, 11:46 PM

Can I cut the front and superglue it to the koralia two magnet?

pusanpa · 12/28/2008, 10:58 PM

bump!

rgrobe · 12/28/2008, 11:06 PM

IMO you are asking for trouble when you try to modify something that was never intended to be modified. The size of the impellor and motor are matched depending on size. Placing a larger impellor on the smaller motor increases the load which may cause excessive heat, overload and eventual failure. The additional load could also cause the coil to overheat and trip a breaker or GFCI. If you are not home when that happens who knows how much collateral damage could be caused.

Garage1217 · 12/28/2008, 11:06 PM

A #3 cannot fit into a #2. However a #4 will fit into a #3

Have modified the crud out of koralias for a LONG time. Never had an issue. Best mod is to use a black sureflow kit prop & mag in a k4 or k3. Makes it one wicked little powerhead.

rgrobe · 12/28/2008, 11:34 PM

Garage 1217

I know there is a sureflow kit for maxi-jets but I was unaware that there was a mod kit available for Korallia. Can you provide a link to that product. I use Korallias and would be intersted in a mod kit if available. Thanks.

nikon187 · 12/29/2008, 12:19 AM

They are the same kit. The prop just happens to fit the K4 as well as the maxi jet

Akronviper · 12/29/2008, 12:34 PM

My #3 impeller fits just fine in my #2. Been like that for months with no problems. I even remember reading on here a few months back that the only difference between the two was the impeller.

12/28/2008, 11:06 PM	#7
Garage1217 GET OFF MY LAWN Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Globally Posts: 5,863	A #3 cannot fit into a #2. However a #4 will fit into a #3 Have modified the crud out of koralias for a LONG time. Never had an issue. Best mod is to use a black sureflow kit prop & mag in a k4 or k3. Makes it one wicked little powerhead. __________________ No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness ~ Aristotle If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? ~ Albert Einstein I'm just as bent as ever. Hellishly so ~ Captain Jack Sparrow Current Tank Info: Systems and goodies by Lee-Mar / Coralvue / Neptune Systems / Jager / Spectrapure / Cree / Meanwell + more!

12/29/2008, 12:19 AM	#9
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	They are the same kit. The prop just happens to fit the K4 as well as the maxi jet __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

12/29/2008, 12:34 PM	#10
Akronviper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Akron, Oh Posts: 398	My #3 impeller fits just fine in my #2. Been like that for months with no problems. I even remember reading on here a few months back that the only difference between the two was the impeller. __________________ Barry Never argue with and idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal AGA RR w/4x54 watt T-5 Retro, Icecap 660, Euro-Reef RS80, AC Jr, 29 Gal Basment sump/ 20 gal ref

12/24/2008, 06:29 PM	#1
pusanpa Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cupertino Posts: 1,497	Will koralia 3 impeller fit to koralia 2 for more flow? I need some more flow in my tank and was wondering if koralia 3 impeller can fit to koralia 2 to get more flow? Maybe even 4? The part is only $7.

12/24/2008, 07:59 PM	#2
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	I was thanking to same thing except, if the #2's would fit in the #1's

12/24/2008, 08:25 PM	#3
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	no. different sized magnets and shafts __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

12/24/2008, 11:46 PM	#4
pusanpa Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cupertino Posts: 1,497	Can I cut the front and superglue it to the koralia two magnet?

12/28/2008, 10:58 PM	#5
pusanpa Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cupertino Posts: 1,497	bump!

12/28/2008, 11:06 PM	#6
rgrobe Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego area Posts: 416	IMO you are asking for trouble when you try to modify something that was never intended to be modified. The size of the impellor and motor are matched depending on size. Placing a larger impellor on the smaller motor increases the load which may cause excessive heat, overload and eventual failure. The additional load could also cause the coil to overheat and trip a breaker or GFCI. If you are not home when that happens who knows how much collateral damage could be caused.

12/28/2008, 11:34 PM	#8
rgrobe Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego area Posts: 416	Garage 1217 I know there is a sureflow kit for maxi-jets but I was unaware that there was a mod kit available for Korallia. Can you provide a link to that product. I use Korallias and would be intersted in a mod kit if available. Thanks.