Powerhead Question

dstipple · 07/24/2011, 08:05 PM

I found 4 used Hydor Koralia Evolution 1400 GPH Power Head's on my local craigslist for $30 a piece. My question is will this/these units make too strong of a current for a 46 bow front if I bought two? One?

Orcrone · 07/24/2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dstipple

I found 4 used Hydor Koralia Evolution 1400 GPH Power Head's on my local craigslist for $30 a piece. My question is will this/these units make too strong of a current for a 46 bow front if I bought two? One?

Unless you are heavy into SPS I'd say so IMO. Others will probably disagree. I'd look for two in the 750 - 900 gph range.

LAKEM0NSTER · 07/24/2011, 09:14 PM

I agree, even one would probably blow all your corals too much. I think one 750 would be plenty. If you wanted more you could always get another.

What livestock are in your tank?

Potsy · 07/24/2011, 09:56 PM

I have two 750s at opposite diagonal corners and one 1050 on a wavemaker angled downward behind the rocks in my 50 gallon breeder. Makes for some moderate currents at the sides and turbulent strong flow in the middle.

The 1050 can move a lot of water so one or more 1400s would probably be overkill.

dstipple · 07/25/2011, 05:28 PM

Ok, thanks for the advice guys! Lakemonster, i just bought a tank and havent set it up yet because I'm waiting until I go back up to school to set it up. I really havent thought too much about any corals but most likely the most hardy and easiest to keep will be the only ones I go with as this will be my first setup

07/24/2011, 08:05 PM	#1
dstipple Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 185	Powerhead Question I found 4 used Hydor Koralia Evolution 1400 GPH Power Head's on my local craigslist for $30 a piece. My question is will this/these units make too strong of a current for a 46 bow front if I bought two? One?

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07/24/2011, 09:14 PM	#3
LAKEM0NSTER Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 160	I agree, even one would probably blow all your corals too much. I think one 750 would be plenty. If you wanted more you could always get another. What livestock are in your tank?

07/24/2011, 09:56 PM	#4
Potsy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kinnelon, NJ Posts: 1,827	I have two 750s at opposite diagonal corners and one 1050 on a wavemaker angled downward behind the rocks in my 50 gallon breeder. Makes for some moderate currents at the sides and turbulent strong flow in the middle. The 1050 can move a lot of water so one or more 1400s would probably be overkill.

07/25/2011, 05:28 PM	#5
dstipple Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 185	Ok, thanks for the advice guys! Lakemonster, i just bought a tank and havent set it up yet because I'm waiting until I go back up to school to set it up. I really havent thought too much about any corals but most likely the most hardy and easiest to keep will be the only ones I go with as this will be my first setup