What find of powerhead should i use?

beachbabies · 10-21-2009, 03:09 AM

I'm starting up a reef tank (30g L) 30"x18", and was wondering what kind of powerhead to get. should i use the Korilia, if so what size, do I need a hydor flo, or does the unit come w/ it? Or would a vortech work out better? Help please!

JNicho · 10-21-2009, 03:17 AM

Vortech are hard to beat, but the price difference is quite substantial...the Hydor Flo's will not fit the "propeller type" power heads so don't worry about those...if you're on a budget a couple of Koralia's on either end pointed at each other will do a pretty good job.

lcstorc · 10-21-2009, 09:56 AM

I love my Koralias. For a 30L I would probably go with 2 #2s. I have a #1 on my 20 and it is just not enough. Maybe a 1 and a 2 depending on what you want to keep.

chipmunkofdoom2 · 10-21-2009, 10:06 AM

It was a little expensive, but you can't beat the flow:

Rhodes19 · 10-21-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chipmunkofdoom2

It was a little expensive, but you can't beat the flow:

LMAO!!

Hey, I can use my Nisson 5 on my 180. I'll have to DIY some propeller guards first though!

nightfire76 · 10-21-2009, 10:33 AM

that and the noise might be a tad loud

kilted celt · 10-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Are you controlling these with a wavemaker? I think that piece of equipment is far more important then the kind of powerhead...

chipmunkofdoom2 · 10-21-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kilted celt

Are you controlling these with a wavemaker? I think that piece of equipment is far more important then the kind of powerhead...

Yes and no. Some powerheads (Koralias from what I've read) don't really fare the best when cycled on and off by a wavemaker. So yes, a wavemaker can help, but you have to do some research and be sure the pumps hold up well when constantly turned off and on.

beachbabies · 10-21-2009, 03:12 PM

I don't have anything yet, I have spent the past 8 years creating current free or gentle flow systems (for seahorses). This whole concept of creating water movement is insane! So I'm not sure what to get, or what to use or how to set it up. please help me!

I plan to keep SPS and clams. domo arigato in advance for the help!

BigAl07 · 10-21-2009, 04:31 PM

I'd say if you can afford it go for the Vortech MP-10. It's controllable and a VERY nice unit.

The beauty of the MP line is they are amazingly controllable and "programmable" to simulate many "natural" water flow conditions. Expensive but well worth it if you have the cash!!

If you're wanting SPS more is better

sohal1025 · 10-30-2009, 06:37 AM

I have the Vortech MP-20 and love it.

jkburton1s · 11-02-2009, 05:30 AM

i have 4 korilas in my tank and im not too impressed with them. i switched to seio's 530's and 1000's, much much much happier and then i put a wave maker on it , im sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happyy now.

Rhodes19 · 11-02-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jkburton1s

i have 4 korilas in my tank and im not too impressed with them. i switched to seio's 530's and 1000's, much much much happier and then i put a wave maker on it , im sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happyy now.

What were the biggest differences you noticed?

TylerHaworth · 11-02-2009, 10:46 AM

I went from koralias to an MP40... The vortech is simply amazing

jkburton1s · 11-07-2009, 03:53 PM

they offer so much more flow with less pressure. if you want leave me your addy and ill send you a pic of my updates.
i decided to use the old K's in another tank, just becuze they were around. if i didnt need them id get rid of them quickly. the seio's just seem to do the job alot better all around. i have them in my big tank, and i will put them in my 180 when the time comes to set it up as well. i found my new powerhead

10-21-2009, 03:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
beachbabies Bryozoan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment	What find of powerhead should i use? I'm starting up a reef tank (30g L) 30"x18", and was wondering what kind of powerhead to get. should i use the Korilia, if so what size, do I need a hydor flo, or does the unit come w/ it? Or would a vortech work out better? Help please!

10-21-2009, 03:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
JNicho Bryozoan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 56 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What find of powerhead should i use? Vortech are hard to beat, but the price difference is quite substantial...the Hydor Flo's will not fit the "propeller type" power heads so don't worry about those...if you're on a budget a couple of Koralia's on either end pointed at each other will do a pretty good job. __________________ 125 Gallon Reef + 55 Gallon Sump + 10 Gallon Frag + 2 x 24 Gallon Aquapod Nano Reef's + 24 Gallon Cardiff Reef Visit my website www.reef-a-holic.com

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What find of powerhead should i use? I love my Koralias. For a 30L I would probably go with 2 #2s. I have a #1 on my 20 and it is just not enough. Maybe a 1 and a 2 depending on what you want to keep. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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beachbabies Bryozoan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 53 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What find of powerhead should i use? I don't have anything yet, I have spent the past 8 years creating current free or gentle flow systems (for seahorses). This whole concept of creating water movement is insane! So I'm not sure what to get, or what to use or how to set it up. please help me! I plan to keep SPS and clams. domo arigato in advance for the help!

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BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What find of powerhead should i use? I'd say if you can afford it go for the Vortech MP-10. It's controllable and a VERY nice unit. The beauty of the MP line is they are amazingly controllable and "programmable" to simulate many "natural" water flow conditions. Expensive but well worth it if you have the cash!! If you're wanting SPS more is better __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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jkburton1s Serpent Star Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What find of powerhead should i use? they offer so much more flow with less pressure. if you want leave me your addy and ill send you a pic of my updates. i decided to use the old K's in another tank, just becuze they were around. if i didnt need them id get rid of them quickly. the seio's just seem to do the job alot better all around. i have them in my big tank, and i will put them in my 180 when the time comes to set it up as well. i found my new powerhead

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