New Hydor Koralia powerheads! - Page 4

BHinAK · 02-01-2007, 01:15 AM

As you can see i've been adjusting the pic size with Jpeg resizer and brought the res down from 7.1 to 5 Megpix. Anyone have the same towel

Woodstock · 02-01-2007, 05:32 AM

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.

boozeman · 02-01-2007, 10:30 AM

saltyfishtanks · 02-01-2007, 11:37 AM

Any body get these in yet?

ckimble · 02-01-2007, 11:49 AM

I ordered two #3's and should have them today... Fed-Ex tracking says on truck for delivery. Will let you all know

saltyfishtanks · 02-01-2007, 11:56 AM

do you know if they come with the magnet mount ?

JFK_Jr · 02-01-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltyfishtanks

do you know if they come with the magnet mount ?

The magnets come standard with the pumps.

saltyfishtanks · 02-01-2007, 01:34 PM

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

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 · 02-01-2007, 05:31 PM

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

boozeman · 02-01-2007, 05:35 PM

thanks for sharing

JFK_Jr · 02-01-2007, 07:27 PM

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.

boozeman · 02-01-2007, 07:29 PM

jfk...did you hear that by cutting notches into the nanostreams interior impeller housing you can increase the flow

JFK_Jr · 02-01-2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

jfk...did you hear that by cutting notches into the nanostreams interior impeller housing you can increase the flow

Haven't heard that... how is it done?

Where's the linkman?

boozeman · 02-01-2007, 08:26 PM

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

Medic415 · 02-22-2007, 07:38 AM

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.

02-01-2007, 01:15 AM	#46 (permalink)
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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,847 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! 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. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! Any body get these in yet? __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

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ckimble Tubeworm Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! I ordered two #3's and should have them today... Fed-Ex tracking says on truck for delivery. Will let you all know

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saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! do you know if they come with the magnet mount ? __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

02-01-2007, 01:34 PM	#53 (permalink)
saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! 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 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? __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

02-01-2007, 05:31 PM	#54 (permalink)
ckimble Tubeworm Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! 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

02-01-2007, 05:35 PM	#55 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! thanks for sharing __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! 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. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

02-01-2007, 07:29 PM	#57 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! jfk...did you hear that by cutting notches into the nanostreams interior impeller housing you can increase the flow __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

02-01-2007, 08:26 PM	#59 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! 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 __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

02-22-2007, 07:38 AM	#60 (permalink)
Medic415 Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northeast Pa. Posts: 70 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Hydor Koralia powerheads! 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.

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