how many Koralia's and what size?

taz13777 · 08/23/2008, 09:43 PM

What size and how many koralias do I put in a 90 gallon reef?

rookiegirl · 08/23/2008, 09:46 PM

I have two 3's and my in-flow for my 90g and they work great. I think 4's would be too much and anything less wouldn't be quite enough.

Michael · 08/25/2008, 01:44 AM

i have 1x1, 2x2s 1 tunze 6025, 2 maxi jet 1200s and a 960 gallon per hour return and im still finding dead spots, i have to keep adjusting 1 or 2, its suprising how much flow can be needed, id suggest starting with a 3 each side of the tank and see how it goes, if you want more then get anothe 2 or something like it, if your really unsure try 2 2s then add another later, its difficult to really answer you correctly as we have no info at all about your set up except its 90 gallon, so heres some questions for you

[1] what are you planning on doing reef or fowlr
[2] if reef what type of corals
[3] even though a 90, what actual size is the tank in inches
[4] have you got a sump with return pump
[5] whats your long term ambishions with this tank

with these questions answered it will be a lot easier to advise you on what flow you need and then what power heads you need
it may be that koralias wont be best for you, we just dont know do we

welcome to RC by the way, nice to have you on board

abulgin · 08/25/2008, 05:41 AM

I have 3 K3s in my 90 and that is plenty, along with the return flow. Plenty of turbulent flow and several pockets where my fish have to swim hard against the current.

08/23/2008, 09:43 PM	#1
taz13777 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 56	how many Koralia's and what size? What size and how many koralias do I put in a 90 gallon reef?

08/25/2008, 01:44 AM	#3
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i have 1x1, 2x2s 1 tunze 6025, 2 maxi jet 1200s and a 960 gallon per hour return and im still finding dead spots, i have to keep adjusting 1 or 2, its suprising how much flow can be needed, id suggest starting with a 3 each side of the tank and see how it goes, if you want more then get anothe 2 or something like it, if your really unsure try 2 2s then add another later, its difficult to really answer you correctly as we have no info at all about your set up except its 90 gallon, so heres some questions for you [1] what are you planning on doing reef or fowlr [2] if reef what type of corals [3] even though a 90, what actual size is the tank in inches [4] have you got a sump with return pump [5] whats your long term ambishions with this tank with these questions answered it will be a lot easier to advise you on what flow you need and then what power heads you need it may be that koralias wont be best for you, we just dont know do we welcome to RC by the way, nice to have you on board __________________ 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)

08/23/2008, 09:46 PM	#2
rookiegirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 248	I have two 3's and my in-flow for my 90g and they work great. I think 4's would be too much and anything less wouldn't be quite enough.

08/25/2008, 05:41 AM	#4
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	I have 3 K3s in my 90 and that is plenty, along with the return flow. Plenty of turbulent flow and several pockets where my fish have to swim hard against the current.