HOB filter or powerhead for circulation?
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jdak702 - Posts: 382
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Koralias are badass. Get them on ebay. Better value. One of my LFS charges $79 for one koralia 4. I bought three on ebay for $110 shipped.
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Ryand639878 - Posts: 80
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in my 46 gallon, if i have a marineland 350 filter giving off some good flow, how many powerheads shold i get? would one koralia 2 or 3 be suficient if im only planning on keeping live rock?
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jdak702 - Posts: 382
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I would recommend two of the smaller than one larger. That way you can point them at each other and create turbulence. If you only have one, you will create laminar flow and might end up with a dead spot or two.
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jdak702 - Posts: 382
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http://www.hydorkoralia.com/nano-1-2-3-4.php
Their website recommends two koralia 3s for a 40g tank...
Their website recommends two koralia 3s for a 40g tank...
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Ryand639878 - Posts: 80
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thanks jdak. u always help alot! I think since I'm not worrying about any corals or anything yet I may just by two minis or ones for now
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Ryand639878 - Posts: 80
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if i do decide to just get one though, where should i put it? I have my marineland 350 on the right side of the tank so where should i point my powerhead? I was thinking on the top left pointing towards the rock?
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jdak702 - Posts: 382
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Point it towards the surface. Pointed up. This will make more water reach the surface oxygenating the water. I don't know what price you are paying but my lfs was double priced from what this seller was. Just check it out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HYDOR-KORALIA-3-PUM ... 500wt_1182
Let me add also you should put it on the opposite side of the HOB filter. Maybe even pointing it toward the HOB itself. Making the two currents create turbulence.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HYDOR-KORALIA-3-PUM ... 500wt_1182
Let me add also you should put it on the opposite side of the HOB filter. Maybe even pointing it toward the HOB itself. Making the two currents create turbulence.
