Koralia powerheads and the cone attachment on the end

zero26 · 08/26/2009, 03:28 PM

I have seen alot of tanks that run without the flow thing on the end of the powerhead, do alot of you guys run with them off?

woofu · 08/26/2009, 03:43 PM

i have mine on

Aqua Keepers · 08/26/2009, 04:09 PM

The flow is more dispersed without them and that is what most people like.

scuba guy ron · 08/26/2009, 04:13 PM

can someone post a link for what this attachment is. I dont remember getting one with my korilia

wab · 08/26/2009, 04:38 PM

Both of mine are still in the box. I think its for a more direct flow.

Poeticlydead · 08/26/2009, 04:46 PM

I run with them off but have used plastic gutter guard to make a fish guard for the front of my Koralia 4s. I just wasn't comfortable with the size of the opening in the front of them especially since I shut them down for feedings and maitenance.

Aqua Keepers · 08/26/2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wab
Both of mine are still in the box. I think its for a more direct flow.

This is correct.

Frogmanx82 · 08/26/2009, 08:10 PM

But without it you really can't shut the pump off at night. You need some guard to prevent fish from going in when the pump is off so I put it on.

reefscape15 · 08/26/2009, 08:14 PM

Yes fish could get in there, but there has been a few threads that I've read that suggest keeping the flow on 24/7 is the best for your tank. The surface of the ocean may be a little calmer at night than in the day, but the under water currents are just as strong at night. I have my guards off, but I run my Korallias constant

sedor · 08/26/2009, 08:19 PM

I had mine off forever, then I put them on and I don't notice much difference. I think I am going to remove them again just because they seem to catch a lot of stuff on the grates. I've never had a fish get in the Koralia.

I guess if I was to walk into a big fan i'd expect to get pretty beat up. I figure the fish should feel the same way

Aqua Keepers · 08/26/2009, 08:49 PM

There's no reason to turn your pumps off at night unless you REALLY need to save a couple pennies on electric, but if you need those pennies that bad, you should not be in this hobby.

08/26/2009, 03:28 PM	#1
zero26 MoneyPit Maestro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington MO Posts: 1,866	Koralia powerheads and the cone attachment on the end I have seen alot of tanks that run without the flow thing on the end of the powerhead, do alot of you guys run with them off?

08/26/2009, 04:13 PM	#4
scuba guy ron Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,455	can someone post a link for what this attachment is. I dont remember getting one with my korilia __________________ Ron Current Tank Info: 6yr old 37 Gallon Column mixed reef

08/26/2009, 04:38 PM	#5
wab Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nj Posts: 512	Both of mine are still in the box. I think its for a more direct flow. __________________ 1 year plus and still I DON'T KNOW!!!! LOL Current Tank Info: 45 high 30 breeder sump/refuge diy

08/26/2009, 04:46 PM	#6
Poeticlydead Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 414	I run with them off but have used plastic gutter guard to make a fish guard for the front of my Koralia 4s. I just wasn't comfortable with the size of the opening in the front of them especially since I shut them down for feedings and maitenance. __________________ No, I can't spell and no I don't care how it is spelled. Current Tank Info: 90gal reef tank, 40g FOWLR, couple of nanos

08/26/2009, 08:10 PM	#8
Frogmanx82 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,515	But without it you really can't shut the pump off at night. You need some guard to prevent fish from going in when the pump is off so I put it on. __________________ Exodus 8:2 Check my homepage for tank pics and details. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 2x maxspect R420R LED, 4 Ocellaris Clowns, Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Flame Angel, Foxface Rabbitfish, Banggai Cardinals, Azure Damsel, rock flower anemone, cleaner shrimp, serpent star

08/26/2009, 03:43 PM	#2
woofu Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: peoria, il Posts: 191	i have mine on

08/26/2009, 04:09 PM	#3
Aqua Keepers Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 2,915	The flow is more dispersed without them and that is what most people like.

08/26/2009, 08:14 PM	#9
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	Yes fish could get in there, but there has been a few threads that I've read that suggest keeping the flow on 24/7 is the best for your tank. The surface of the ocean may be a little calmer at night than in the day, but the under water currents are just as strong at night. I have my guards off, but I run my Korallias constant __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

08/26/2009, 08:19 PM	#10
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I had mine off forever, then I put them on and I don't notice much difference. I think I am going to remove them again just because they seem to catch a lot of stuff on the grates. I've never had a fish get in the Koralia. I guess if I was to walk into a big fan i'd expect to get pretty beat up. I figure the fish should feel the same way __________________ Ryan

08/26/2009, 08:49 PM	#11
Aqua Keepers Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 2,915	There's no reason to turn your pumps off at night unless you REALLY need to save a couple pennies on electric, but if you need those pennies that bad, you should not be in this hobby.