Aqueon 500 vs Hydor Koralia 425

710Reefer · 08/02/2014, 12:21 AM

Ok so I've been using this Aqueon 500 for the cycle of my (20gL) tank, I'm getting a bunch of sand particles floating around the tank. Although I have nothing in it, i turned on the lights tonight for a few minutes just to check it out and noticed the problem.

I do have a hill of sand building up on the left corner opposite of the circulation pump. I have the 500 facing up and still get that sand blast.

Now my question is will the Koralia 425 better suited for my tank, or will this give me the same effect of the 500? I also have a Koralia 240 running inside the tank and i must say i like the flow pattern of the 240 much better, would two 240s be better then a single 240 & a 425?. I used the CaribSea Bahamas sand, and my tank has been cycle for only 13 days.

710Reefer · 08/02/2014, 01:08 PM

Maybe its my sand? Any info on what circulation pump you guys would prefer would be cool. I know one of the 100 people who viewed this has a Koralia 425 or two 240s.

Thanks though!

08/02/2014, 12:21 AM	#1
710Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 203	Aqueon 500 vs Hydor Koralia 425 Ok so I've been using this Aqueon 500 for the cycle of my (20gL) tank, I'm getting a bunch of sand particles floating around the tank. Although I have nothing in it, i turned on the lights tonight for a few minutes just to check it out and noticed the problem. I do have a hill of sand building up on the left corner opposite of the circulation pump. I have the 500 facing up and still get that sand blast. Now my question is will the Koralia 425 better suited for my tank, or will this give me the same effect of the 500? I also have a Koralia 240 running inside the tank and i must say i like the flow pattern of the 240 much better, would two 240s be better then a single 240 & a 425?. I used the CaribSea Bahamas sand, and my tank has been cycle for only 13 days. __________________ -Robert “For every dark night, there’s a brighter day” Current Tank Info: 20gL- 2 Koralia Nano 240s, 60gph powerhead, AquaTop PFE9 power filter, Surface skimmer, Biocube protein skimmer, T5 Lights, AquaTop LEDs, 24lbs live rock, 25lbs live sand,

08/02/2014, 01:08 PM	#2
710Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 203	Maybe its my sand? Any info on what circulation pump you guys would prefer would be cool. I know one of the 100 people who viewed this has a Koralia 425 or two 240s. Thanks though! __________________ -Robert “For every dark night, there’s a brighter day” Current Tank Info: 20gL- 2 Koralia Nano 240s, 60gph powerhead, AquaTop PFE9 power filter, Surface skimmer, Biocube protein skimmer, T5 Lights, AquaTop LEDs, 24lbs live rock, 25lbs live sand,