Twisted_blenny
Reefing newb
Was wondering what you guys/gals think what kind of powerhead should I use for my new 55g setup and how many?
Power heads?
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
I think you should have two powerheads -- one placed in each of the back corners. What is your budget? MaxiJets are cheap and pretty good. Hydor Koralias are a little bit more expensive, but better quality than the MaxiJets. If you have more money to spend, a lot of people like Vortechs. If you go with a Vortech, you would probably only need one. I'm sure other people will chime in here -- I have always only used MaxiJets and Koralias.
Twisted_blenny
Reefing newb
How many gph should it be rated for
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Here is a related thread that just came up:
https://www.livingreefs.com/koralia-pump-question-t42064.html#post569636
You want at least 20 times turnover in your tank, so 55 gallons x 20 = 1100 gallons per hour for your powerheads (combined). You can very easily go higher than that, though.
https://www.livingreefs.com/koralia-pump-question-t42064.html#post569636
You want at least 20 times turnover in your tank, so 55 gallons x 20 = 1100 gallons per hour for your powerheads (combined). You can very easily go higher than that, though.
Twisted_blenny
Reefing newb
Wow thanks Biff! That was an intense thread!
SarahSmile
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I have a 60 gallon and it little fish's advice have qty 2 of the 1400 koralias. Got them off ebay for maybe $40 each? I've had them since September and have been very happy with them. The magnets are strong, they stay in place, no vibration or noise, my corals and fish seem happy.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
That is a benefit of the Koralias over the MaxiJets that makes them worth the price -- magnetic mounts. Any powerhead that uses suction cups will eventually fall off!
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
If you have the cash, I prefer vortechs for their wiiiide flow, smaller footprint in the tank, built-in programs, wireless capabilities between multiple vortechs, and available backup battery for power outtages.
One MP40 would push a lot of water in that tank.
One MP40 would push a lot of water in that tank.
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SarahSmile
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Yeah, for $450 that vortech better push a lotta water Dennis!
I'll stick to the koralia duo for under $100 myself, but, everyone has different tank budgets.
I'll stick to the koralia duo for under $100 myself, but, everyone has different tank budgets.
SarahSmile
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Actually, for $450 it better push a lotta water AND make me dinner every night. Or at least include a turndown service and a mint on my pillow. Cause that's a whole lotta chedda'.
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
haha, yup... it's a lotta dough. That's why I prefaced it with "if you have the cash". ;)
After owning koralias and tunzes, I prefer the features of the vortech. They're more than just a "water pusher". ;)
After owning koralias and tunzes, I prefer the features of the vortech. They're more than just a "water pusher". ;)
NcStateFisher
Reefing newb
when I get my 55 running I plan to have two koralia evo 750s
KelliZackMOM
Amy
I have a 55 set up ad I have 2 powerheads I got off of Ebay, each is 800 GPH. They were an off brand, I think called Sun, but they are doing the job. I only paid 28 bucks for both of them including shipping. They are quiet too. It depends on your budget I guess on what you get.
Just a quick note about the Koralia, and yes this has been stated before. Make sure you keep them clean! Every 4 months or so pull them out and take them apart. Soak them in vinegar and make sure you pull the prop out. They will lose flow rapidly as they get dirty. I assume this goes for all brands. I was astonished at how bad mine had gotten! Just keep them clean is all I can say.
They also like to reverse when they power down then back up. Its easy to fix, just keep cycling the power until they turn the right direction!
They also like to reverse when they power down then back up. Its easy to fix, just keep cycling the power until they turn the right direction!
bjohanson1234
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Keeping them clean helps prevent them from going in reverse also.
bjohanson1234
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Guess I am lucky. Mine only do that when they are full of crud. :dunno:
Bifferwine
I am a girl
If you go to Koralia's webpage, there's a place where you can enter your info and they will send you a free part that prevents them from doing it. I had the same problem (right out of the box) will all of mine too.
kevdogg
Reefing newb
I just go the Sicce Voyager 4 and it pushes a TON of water. I would put it as a good mid/high grade.
