MarbleShark
Active Member
I think a power outlet
Sorry I had too!
I meant inside the tank or to the part on the outside?
New Hydor Koralia powerheads!
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I meant inside the tank or to the part on the outside?
BHinAK
Active Member
The good news is that its well made "in Italy" Its quite and the flow is good. No where in the instructions does it mention Do not use with a wave maker. At 4 ins below water level theres no vortex to the surface from the intake.
But as you can see the motor is small and it shows 12Watts on motor but its advertised (also in the the instructions) as 8.5 watts. The magnetics are common ones not the super strong Neodymium.
But as you can see the motor is small and it shows 12Watts on motor but its advertised (also in the the instructions) as 8.5 watts. The magnetics are common ones not the super strong Neodymium.
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Thank you BHinAK for the review 
I like the way you used a memory card to show the size 
karma to you~
Munki, they are different because the flow is strong/wide (not a thin jet stream), the price is low, it can swivel, and has low power consumption. Most other PH with a strong/wide flow are VERY expensive (tunze,seio). Hopefully, these will prove to be durable.
I like the way you used a memory card to show the size karma to you~Munki, they are different because the flow is strong/wide (not a thin jet stream), the price is low, it can swivel, and has low power consumption. Most other PH with a strong/wide flow are VERY expensive (tunze,seio). Hopefully, these will prove to be durable.
saltyfishtanks
Member
Any body get these in yet?
saltyfishtanks
Member
do you know if they come with the magnet mount ?
The magnets come standard with the pumps.
saltyfishtanks
Member
nice i am seriously concidering these pumps my seio 1500 are not only bulky but they are to powerful in a 4ft tank unless it is sps only
Dam 4ft tank whats wrong with me should have gotten a 180g:hammerhea
i am going to wait to read your guys reviews and for my $$$$$ to get in check before i try them out
is there a controller?
Dam 4ft tank whats wrong with me should have gotten a 180g:hammerhea
i am going to wait to read your guys reviews and for my $$$$$ to get in check before i try them out
is there a controller?
ckimble
New Member
Here is a shot of the #3 rated at 850gph
Compared against the Maxi-jet I have this thing really puts out the flow and it seems to be a much wider flow pattern.
Observations so far...
Both powerheads took a little work to get spinning, one was shipped with the prop out of the center support. Easy to fix by popping off the cover and realigning. Both took a little spin with my finger to start turning. The magnets aren't overly powerful, but strong enough to hold it in place. The back magnet did require support when repositioning as it fell off sever times while trying to swing the head into position.
I think for the price, thery are very nice
Compared against the Maxi-jet I have this thing really puts out the flow and it seems to be a much wider flow pattern.
Observations so far...
Both powerheads took a little work to get spinning, one was shipped with the prop out of the center support. Easy to fix by popping off the cover and realigning. Both took a little spin with my finger to start turning. The magnets aren't overly powerful, but strong enough to hold it in place. The back magnet did require support when repositioning as it fell off sever times while trying to swing the head into position.
I think for the price, thery are very nice
I also received 2 Hydor Koralia #3's and have put them in my tank. The quality of my Tunze Nanostream is higher than the Hydor, but like the prior reviews... it's a nice pump for the money.
The magnets are definitely weaker than the Tunze. I have 1/2" glass... so anyone with thicker glass considering them... the magnets will not work for you.
The magnets are definitely weaker than the Tunze. I have 1/2" glass... so anyone with thicker glass considering them... the magnets will not work for you.
sorry..don't remember where i saw it. the person removed that interior housing that covers/shrouds the impeller. then someone from tunze said that voids the warranty ...then someone else said that it was there to prevent the fins from spining out of control..so someone suggested to notch it instead and voila! it worked by obstructing it less thus increasing flow thru into the impeller.
I did find a link to someone who already modded the Koralia on RC thread id=1023416
...then someone else said that it was there to prevent the fins from spining out of control..so someone suggested to notch it instead and voila! it worked by obstructing it less thus increasing flow thru into the impeller.I did find a link to someone who already modded the Koralia on RC thread id=1023416
I ordered 2 pumps last week from Foster&Smith, knowing they were on back order and nobody else had them. Well Marine Depot is showing them in stock today, $10.00 cheaper than F&S accross the board. Tried to cancel my order this morning, but was told can't cancel the order is in the final processing, the only thing I can do is recieve them and send them back for either store credit or loose money on a restocking fee. Probably the last order from F&S for me.