Powerhead Recommendations?

padgett152 · 04/15/2009, 11:52 AM

I have a 75 gallon FOWLR( 125 lbs.). What type of flow should I have inside the DT? I was thinking a Koralia 3 and a Koralia 1. Is that good? I want to add some more softies eventually, but right now I am focusing on getting the coraline going. Everyone says I need good water movement. Let me know, open to opinions please.

padgett152 · 04/15/2009, 11:56 AM

Failed to mention right now I have 2 Maxi Jet 1200's. Not all that great though.

woz9683 · 04/15/2009, 12:09 PM

Are they standard MJs? You can do the Sure Flow mods to them to change the type, and drastically increase the flow. I'm sorry I don't know much about the koralia's, but just by glancing at their stats I think they'd be weaker than the modded MJs. Especially with the 1200s you can use the larger propeller that comes with the Sure Flow kit for up to 2000gph.

padgett152 · 04/15/2009, 12:32 PM

Actually, I just think the Koralia's are more appealing to the eye. Anyone else know how they stand up as far as performance?

dwilly · 04/15/2009, 12:46 PM

I have 3 mod 3 Koralia's in my 75 along w/ 1 mj1200. Ireally liketh K's, mine have been running fine now for over a year.

aquamn1999 · 04/15/2009, 02:15 PM

Go with a vortech mp40

Mr_Harry · 04/15/2009, 03:52 PM

The Tunze nano streams are very nice

04/15/2009, 11:52 AM	#1
padgett152 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	Powerhead Recommendations? I have a 75 gallon FOWLR( 125 lbs.). What type of flow should I have inside the DT? I was thinking a Koralia 3 and a Koralia 1. Is that good? I want to add some more softies eventually, but right now I am focusing on getting the coraline going. Everyone says I need good water movement. Let me know, open to opinions please.

04/15/2009, 11:56 AM	#2
padgett152 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	Failed to mention right now I have 2 Maxi Jet 1200's. Not all that great though. __________________ For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Current Tank Info: Biocube 14 gallon: 20 lbs live sand, 17 lbs live rock, DIY media rack filter modifications, 21LED 10" reefbars x 2

04/15/2009, 12:09 PM	#3
woz9683 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,029	Are they standard MJs? You can do the Sure Flow mods to them to change the type, and drastically increase the flow. I'm sorry I don't know much about the koralia's, but just by glancing at their stats I think they'd be weaker than the modded MJs. Especially with the 1200s you can use the larger propeller that comes with the Sure Flow kit for up to 2000gph. __________________ Michael Current Tank Info: 195G (125G Display, 70G Sump)

04/15/2009, 12:32 PM	#4
padgett152 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	Actually, I just think the Koralia's are more appealing to the eye. Anyone else know how they stand up as far as performance? __________________ For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Current Tank Info: Biocube 14 gallon: 20 lbs live sand, 17 lbs live rock, DIY media rack filter modifications, 21LED 10" reefbars x 2

04/15/2009, 12:46 PM	#5
dwilly Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Palatine, Illinois Posts: 475	I have 3 mod 3 Koralia's in my 75 along w/ 1 mj1200. Ireally liketh K's, mine have been running fine now for over a year. __________________ A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad. Bob Edwards Current Tank Info: 75 gl reef w/ 30 gl sump, Vertex In 100, 6 x 54w T5, 10 gl nano

04/15/2009, 02:15 PM	#6
aquamn1999 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 155	Go with a vortech mp40

04/15/2009, 03:52 PM	#7
Mr_Harry Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clay, NY Posts: 65	The Tunze nano streams are very nice