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September 12th, 2008, 12:23 AM
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Power heads
What power heads should I get for my 165 I am setting up? Return is pushing around 600-700gph.
I like the design of the Koralia. If I get this product how many should I get and what size? Thanks Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs 
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September 12th, 2008, 12:27 AM
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Re: Power heads
For that size tank,I'd go with at least 4 of the K4s to start.Then you can add more if you think you need to.
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September 12th, 2008, 12:40 AM
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Re: Power heads
I won't buy anything but the Koralia power heads. They have a great design and are fairly reasonably priced. However, do you have the option of drilling the tank instead? You would keep more room in the tank for fish and coral. Just a thought.
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September 12th, 2008, 12:42 AM
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Re: Power heads
Yote, Do you like the Koralia best?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs
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September 12th, 2008, 12:51 AM
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Re: Power heads
Drill it and do a closed loop with a Dolphin pump.
Powerheads are fugly.
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September 12th, 2008, 12:59 AM
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Re: Power heads
As far as "AFORDABLE" power heads go,Yeah I love my Koralias.
You can get Tunze,But they cost nearly double and are a lot bigger.
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September 12th, 2008, 01:05 AM
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Re: Power heads
koralia made some new ones already and HOLY CRAP they are awesome
check out the magnum 5-6-7-8 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...m?pcatid=15955
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75G SW Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Ike took it Other Intrests: Gaming(PC)
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September 12th, 2008, 03:19 AM
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Re: Power heads
yeah but look how much more expensive those are
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September 12th, 2008, 03:21 AM
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Re: Power heads
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yeah but also look at their wattage less wattage but also more power
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75G SW Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Ike took it Other Intrests: Gaming(PC)
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September 12th, 2008, 03:29 AM
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Re: Power heads
HMM,4 of those magnium 8s would make some decent flow in 125.
But they are as expensive as the Tunze.
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