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Old 01-19-2008, 06:50 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Yes Lori I have a couple of #1s left. I didn't want to be the only person "selling" you on 2 #2s because, well, I'm the guy selling them. I wanted you to have other input. I agree with Carmie, two would be better than one.

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Old 01-19-2008, 06:58 PM   #27 (permalink)
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I did some reading on power head flow rates with various size tanks. I actually think Rob also did a pod cast about power heads. I have a 75 gal and ended up figuring 2 #3's would meet my needs acourding to what I learned doing the research. After putting them in a few months ago I noticed my corals didn't seem to look as nice when the power heads were on. So I turned them off for a couple months. Maybe a bad choice, idk. But it didn't seem to harm them at all having the power head's off. Well when I was at the LFS last week I mentioned this to them and they told me how beneficial it was for the corals to have the flow from them. So I turned them back on. One other thing and not sure if this is a bad thing but the power heads come with this little round black diffuser thing (lack of a better word) that falls off them a lot. I just took them off. I supose I could have glue them on, but I also didn't want the flow so much directed in a specific point. I liked it being able to move around more from not using the little black diffuser thingy's on the tip of the power head.
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:01 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Dick, what exactly do you have left now. I purchased one #3 because I thought you were out of the #2. I want to get one more of something. What to get? I don't want too much and then I don't want not enough. Sort of like Goldielocks and the 3 bears
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:07 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Oh and Tdkarl.
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:07 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Lori, I think you could use 2 3's in your 90. I have 2 2's in a 54.
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:12 PM   #31 (permalink)
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J/K CJo You think this is bad, you ought to see me in action at the drive thru. They hate me. I can't make up my mind! Ok Dick. I got a nutter one.
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:13 PM   #32 (permalink)
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I did some reading on power head flow rates with various size tanks. I actually think Rob also did a podcast about power heads. I have a 75 gal and ended up figuring 2 #3's would meet my needs acourding to what I learned doing the research. After putting them in a few months ago I noticed my corals didn't seem to look as nice when the power heads were on. So I turned them off for a couple months. Maybe a bad choice, idk. But it didn't seem to harm them at all having the power head's off. Well when I was at the LFS last week I mentioned this to them and they told me how beneficial it was for the corals to have the flow from them. So I turned them back on. One other thing and not sure if this is a bad thing but the power heads come with this little round black diffuser thing (lack of a better word) that falls off them a lot. I just took them off. I supose I could have glue them on, but I also didn't want the flow so much directed in a specific point. I liked it being able to move around more from not using the little black diffuser thingy's on the tip of the power head.
There is a definite school of thought that says flow is as important as light, perhaps more so. Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: Water flow is more important for corals than light. Part 1. Introduction to Gas Exchange
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:47 PM   #33 (permalink)
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10/4 Lori, They'll both go out Monday.

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Old 01-19-2008, 08:55 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Lori, I think you will like what you see with the 2 of them.
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:17 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Thanks Dick Carmie you always give the greatest links! That was some very interesting reading. Truly amazing.
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:43 PM   #36 (permalink)
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You are very welcome, Lori, thank you.
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:07 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Koralia Nano in stock

We have all sizes of Koralia pumps in stock, in limited numbers, including the Nano.

The following prices include shipping in the lower 48 states.

Koralia Nano 240 gph = $30
Koralia #1 400 gph = $34
Koralia #2 600 gph = $39
Koralia #3 850 gph = $45
Koralia #4 1200 gph = $54

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Old 08-07-2008, 11:21 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Hello, I am new here. I have had a 8 gallon biocube for the past 16 months and am going to up grade to a 20 gallon (not a biocube) aquarium. What size of hydor koralia pump would you recommend for a 20 gallon tank?
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Old 08-07-2008, 12:35 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Hi Pekoecat, welcome to TR.

I think one Koralia #1 would do fine. I have them in stock with free shipping.

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Anyone have any experience with the Seio Props? They have two models rated at 530gph and 1000gph. I love the idea of the wide flow these and the Koralia produce, but the Koralia is so darn big and ugly looking. The Seio have a nicer profile and look like they sit a lot tighter to the glass and produce similar flow. Just wish they made these a little shorter in profile.
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Old 08-12-2008, 08:47 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Hi Pekoecat and to TR.

Brian, I have not had any experience with Seio but I believe that they are made by Taam who also makes Rios. I had a bad experience with one of the Rio pumps and got zero customer service, as in not even a response, from Taam.
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