Hydor Koralia reviews wanted.

prow · 05-15-2007, 03:15 AM

hey everyone. i am looking at either getting a couple more MJ mods or maybe a couple hydor koralia ph. its been a little while and was wondering for those who have had the hydor koralia powerheads how are they working out? any issues or things you notice that might be of concern, clogging easy, ball joint gets loose, magnet/suction cups holding up? anything else? compared to the MJ mods what are the pro's and con's, if you know?
thanks for any input, i plan on getting a couple of them this week. one thing though, i dont want to sound *%&#$% but i really only want to hear for those that have had them for at least 3 months or so, just because most everything works good for the first couple months. unless of course you had issues before that, i just dont need to hear "they work great but its only been in operation for a couple weeks". the MJ mods i know hold up to running on a wavemaker, at least mine work the same as the day hooked them up a year ago. dont know about how the koralia's fair operating under similar conditions. can anyone enlighten me

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burning2nd · 05-15-2007, 07:00 AM

from what i was told, its a mock up of a tunze.... but not a tunze......

look like they might have some power behind em....

if your looking for a wave maker, why not get the tunze set up with controler... and just be done with it?

InLimbo87 · 05-15-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by burning2nd

if your looking for a wave maker, why not get the tunze set up with controler... and just be done with it?

Easier said than done. Wouldn't that run him somewhere around 600-700 dollars? Quite a bit more expensive than the other alternatives.

You could look into doing a simple stopper mod on the hydors to get them to run safely on the wavemaker.

Woodstock · 05-15-2007, 07:26 AM

Please share your 'stopper mod' with me. I have two korallia #3's on a wave maker for one month. Sometimes they make a clicking sound for 1-2 seconds. I just plan on replacing them if/when they fail but a 'stopper mod' would be nice....

prow · 05-15-2007, 09:40 AM

ahhh ic they are not wavemaker friendly. i have been enlightend

i have tunzes already but they are to big and bulky for my taste on this system. even though they have been on it for a year already. i have one 900 ocean flo mod too, wish i got more when they were still selling them. i think i can get away with 4x 900 MJ mods. i have a aqua jr controller with 2x DC8's so no worries, just want to clear it up some for better viewing and swimming room for my fishes.

so if aside from if the korallia's had the stopper for a wavemaker how do you guys like them other wise?

Woodstock · 05-15-2007, 09:49 AM

My two #3 are very nice. The flow is broad yet strong and the ability to swivel it in different directions is extremely convenient. Even if mine don't hold up (we'll see) to the wavemaker's on/off cycles, I would purchase them again. I have several maxijets in my storage trunk that will likely never see water again...

prow · 05-15-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

I have several maxijets in my storage trunk that will likely never see water again...

now that is some good info.

did you use the MJ or ocean flo mods with them? i think i heard something about mods for the korillia's but have not looked into it yet. how long have you had them?

Woodstock · 05-15-2007, 12:28 PM

Mods for korallias?? My #3 already has a lot of flow and a wide spread, what would I want a mod for??

I had the Oceanflo.com mod for both my maxijet 1200 and 900. The 1200 kits were WAY too strong for my 4' tank (with sand bed) and I sold both kits. The oceanflo kit for the 900 worked great on my wave timer while I used it. All clicked for 1-2 seconds just as my korallia does.

I have only had the korallia's for one month. They cycle on/off frequently on my wave timer but so far are still working fine.

burning2nd · 05-15-2007, 04:12 PM

ill just say what i say with everything else....

"do it nice, or do it twice" (or in some cases 3 or 4 times)

Woodstock · 05-15-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burning2nd

ill just say what i say with everything else....

"do it nice, or do it twice" (or in some cases 3 or 4 times)

Are you implying that Korallia's are inferior?? I disagree completely. IMO, Korallia powerheads are a very good product.
Have you ever tried them?

burning2nd · 05-15-2007, 05:10 PM

no i havnet tryed, them buy why would i try them when i have tunze's?

and no im not saying there inferior.... but compaired to tunze's id say that.

ive hurd good things about the koralia pumps.

matronga · 05-15-2007, 05:24 PM

I have two #4 in my 180.They have been running for two months.They have yet to fall off and when directed awaay from corals in to each other the flow in my tank is great

MR PALM BEACH · 05-15-2007, 09:29 PM

I have 2 K4 In a 90, but I have only had them running for about 2 weeks now. I must they say they are really easy to adjust and redirect flow to another direction If needed. Im happy so far.

prow · 05-15-2007, 09:30 PM

humm my last reply did not post.
thanks the info. everyone.

woodstock the mods i am thinking about is the stopper for use with a wavemaker, but no luck finding them so far.

burning2nd i agree the tunzes are a couple steps up from the MJ's or the koralia's. i have tunzes on it now. but my tank is only 20" high and 18" front to back so they take up alot of room and i have to becareful where they point because they are sit right on about level with the top of my rock. i needed to mod them to point more up. i will be using them on my 300gal when i get it going sometime by the end of the year.

05-15-2007, 03:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,239 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. hey everyone. i am looking at either getting a couple more MJ mods or maybe a couple hydor koralia ph. its been a little while and was wondering for those who have had the hydor koralia powerheads how are they working out? any issues or things you notice that might be of concern, clogging easy, ball joint gets loose, magnet/suction cups holding up? anything else? compared to the MJ mods what are the pro's and con's, if you know? thanks for any input, i plan on getting a couple of them this week. one thing though, i dont want to sound *%&#$% but i really only want to hear for those that have had them for at least 3 months or so, just because most everything works good for the first couple months. unless of course you had issues before that, i just dont need to hear "they work great but its only been in operation for a couple weeks". the MJ mods i know hold up to running on a wavemaker, at least mine work the same as the day hooked them up a year ago. dont know about how the koralia's fair operating under similar conditions. can anyone enlighten me ?

05-15-2007, 07:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 2,026 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. from what i was told, its a mock up of a tunze.... but not a tunze...... look like they might have some power behind em.... if your looking for a wave maker, why not get the tunze set up with controler... and just be done with it? __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

05-15-2007, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. Please share your 'stopper mod' with me. I have two korallia #3's on a wave maker for one month. Sometimes they make a clicking sound for 1-2 seconds. I just plan on replacing them if/when they fail but a 'stopper mod' would be nice.... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-15-2007, 09:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,239 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. ahhh ic they are not wavemaker friendly. i have been enlightend i have tunzes already but they are to big and bulky for my taste on this system. even though they have been on it for a year already. i have one 900 ocean flo mod too, wish i got more when they were still selling them. i think i can get away with 4x 900 MJ mods. i have a aqua jr controller with 2x DC8's so no worries, just want to clear it up some for better viewing and swimming room for my fishes. so if aside from if the korallia's had the stopper for a wavemaker how do you guys like them other wise?

05-15-2007, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. My two #3 are very nice. The flow is broad yet strong and the ability to swivel it in different directions is extremely convenient. Even if mine don't hold up (we'll see) to the wavemaker's on/off cycles, I would purchase them again. I have several maxijets in my storage trunk that will likely never see water again... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-15-2007, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. Mods for korallias?? My #3 already has a lot of flow and a wide spread, what would I want a mod for?? I had the Oceanflo.com mod for both my maxijet 1200 and 900. The 1200 kits were WAY too strong for my 4' tank (with sand bed) and I sold both kits. The oceanflo kit for the 900 worked great on my wave timer while I used it. All clicked for 1-2 seconds just as my korallia does. I have only had the korallia's for one month. They cycle on/off frequently on my wave timer but so far are still working fine. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-15-2007, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 2,026 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. ill just say what i say with everything else.... "do it nice, or do it twice" (or in some cases 3 or 4 times) __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

05-15-2007, 05:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 2,026 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. no i havnet tryed, them buy why would i try them when i have tunze's? and no im not saying there inferior.... but compaired to tunze's id say that. ive hurd good things about the koralia pumps. __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

05-15-2007, 05:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
matronga Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. I have two #4 in my 180.They have been running for two months.They have yet to fall off and when directed awaay from corals in to each other the flow in my tank is great

05-15-2007, 09:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. I have 2 K4 In a 90, but I have only had them running for about 2 weeks now. I must they say they are really easy to adjust and redirect flow to another direction If needed. Im happy so far. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

05-15-2007, 09:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,239 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hydor Koralia reviews wanted. humm my last reply did not post. thanks the info. everyone. woodstock the mods i am thinking about is the stopper for use with a wavemaker, but no luck finding them so far. burning2nd i agree the tunzes are a couple steps up from the MJ's or the koralia's. i have tunzes on it now. but my tank is only 20" high and 18" front to back so they take up alot of room and i have to becareful where they point because they are sit right on about level with the top of my rock. i needed to mod them to point more up. i will be using them on my 300gal when i get it going sometime by the end of the year.

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