Koralia Power Head Placement

Ranchhand02 · 01/20/2009, 01:42 PM

I just got in two Koralia #3's today. i am going to put them in my 75 gallon tank and I was wondering where the best pace to put them would be? Where should I have them pointed?

Michael · 01/20/2009, 01:45 PM

have them on the sides pointing slightly to the front and at each other

Ranchhand02 · 01/20/2009, 01:48 PM

How deep in the water should I put them?

rhino509 · 01/20/2009, 01:49 PM

about half way down in the tank ,in my opinion,i also have a 75 gallon.

waxy · 01/20/2009, 01:50 PM

I point mine on the sides one closer to the front, one closer to the back.

So that it creates a circular motion. I do have more than just 2 pumps in a single tank though. Can never get enough flow these days.

Michael · 01/20/2009, 01:50 PM

half way down is fine and im sure a good idea, however id suggest 1 third down to start and if its not right then as rhino mentioned lower them to half way

Ranchhand02 · 01/20/2009, 01:55 PM

Sounds good, should I have one pointed behind the live rock and the other in front of the live rock or what? My rock is in the middle of the tank.

Michael · 01/20/2009, 01:59 PM

if you have 2 then no, i would as stated point them at each other slightlyforward, but theres probably no harm having another 3rd small ph at the back of the rock

Ranchhand02 · 01/20/2009, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the help, I will put them in the front about a third the way down and slighly point them ant each other, corect?

Michael · 01/20/2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ranchhand02
Thanks for the help, I will put them in the front about a third the way down and slighly point them ant each other, corect?

well thats what i would do, its easy to move them if its not working for you

jbird69 · 01/20/2009, 02:19 PM

Play around with them til you have good flow throughout without a sandstorm. I have mine creating a circular motion. then my sump return is coliding directly with my koralia3. This one is close to the top and pointed straight to get some good surface movement and direct waterborn junk to the overflow.

JEFFR259 · 01/20/2009, 03:19 PM

I don't know about other Koralia owners, but I initially HATED mine. I really got frustrated with the erratic water current pattern that they would emit. Now, I know this can be desired, I hated it for a couple reasons

-Sandstorms
-difficult to get desired flow amounts in specific areas (like to avoid LPS, to direct at SPS).

Therefore, I decided to install the little conical adapters on the Koralia (part of the accessories that came with the PH's). Flow is more focused (less erradic), so I can point and direct the flow much better.

rhino509 · 01/20/2009, 03:24 PM

theres also many aspects thatll change water flow over time too,youll notice after time,if you stock the tank with corals,youll have no choice but to move the powerheads to suit the tank better.

and ya Michael i was looking at my tank,they are closer to a third than half way.

01/20/2009, 01:42 PM	#1
Ranchhand02 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 532	Koralia Power Head Placement I just got in two Koralia #3's today. i am going to put them in my 75 gallon tank and I was wondering where the best pace to put them would be? Where should I have them pointed?

01/20/2009, 01:45 PM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	have them on the sides pointing slightly to the front and at each other __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/20/2009, 01:50 PM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	half way down is fine and im sure a good idea, however id suggest 1 third down to start and if its not right then as rhino mentioned lower them to half way __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/20/2009, 01:59 PM	#8
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	if you have 2 then no, i would as stated point them at each other slightlyforward, but theres probably no harm having another 3rd small ph at the back of the rock __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/20/2009, 02:19 PM	#11
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	Play around with them til you have good flow throughout without a sandstorm. I have mine creating a circular motion. then my sump return is coliding directly with my koralia3. This one is close to the top and pointed straight to get some good surface movement and direct waterborn junk to the overflow. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

01/20/2009, 01:48 PM	#3
Ranchhand02 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 532	How deep in the water should I put them?

01/20/2009, 01:49 PM	#4
rhino509 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: spokane,wa Posts: 552	about half way down in the tank ,in my opinion,i also have a 75 gallon.

01/20/2009, 01:50 PM	#5
waxy Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jan Sose, CA Posts: 972	I point mine on the sides one closer to the front, one closer to the back. So that it creates a circular motion. I do have more than just 2 pumps in a single tank though. Can never get enough flow these days.

01/20/2009, 01:55 PM	#7
Ranchhand02 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 532	Sounds good, should I have one pointed behind the live rock and the other in front of the live rock or what? My rock is in the middle of the tank.

01/20/2009, 02:02 PM	#9
Ranchhand02 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 532	Thanks for the help, I will put them in the front about a third the way down and slighly point them ant each other, corect?

01/20/2009, 03:19 PM	#12
JEFFR259 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 595	I don't know about other Koralia owners, but I initially HATED mine. I really got frustrated with the erratic water current pattern that they would emit. Now, I know this can be desired, I hated it for a couple reasons -Sandstorms -difficult to get desired flow amounts in specific areas (like to avoid LPS, to direct at SPS). Therefore, I decided to install the little conical adapters on the Koralia (part of the accessories that came with the PH's). Flow is more focused (less erradic), so I can point and direct the flow much better.

01/20/2009, 03:24 PM	#13
rhino509 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: spokane,wa Posts: 552	theres also many aspects thatll change water flow over time too,youll notice after time,if you stock the tank with corals,youll have no choice but to move the powerheads to suit the tank better. and ya Michael i was looking at my tank,they are closer to a third than half way.