Anyone own a Hydor Koralia Smartwave?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Va Reef, Dec 26, 2013.

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Experiences with the Smartwave?

  1. Own one, no clicking

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  2. Own one, occasional clicking

    27.3%
  3. Owned one, got rid of it

    27.3%
  4. Wish to own one

    18.2%
  5. Other

    18.2%
  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Title says it. I've decided IF I'm going to spend some Christmas money, it'll be on one of these, but I'm curious about other's experiences.

    Poll for experiences, in-depth comments are welcome.
     
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  3. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    I have one Used it for a few month's then I recieved a Digital Aquatics reef keeper. So i unplugged it. I liked it it worked well. Only thing is if you want the wave system to run 24/7 your good just plug in adjust your current lenghts but if you want to have them turn off at night (like I did) you have to eather unplugg them or use an additional timer.
     
  4. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Do you still have yours? I'll buy it off you

    I'm curious, why turn your powerheads off at night?
     
  5. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Let me find the controller and plug it in and makes sure it is fully operational befor I sell it to you .. I will feel like a total Stink pickle if I sell it to you and it doesn't work..

    Why do I turn my power heads off at night..

    I turn all wave maker's (Power heads) off at night to give corals a lil break from constant water motion and give them the chance also to fully open if not already to filter feed on night time creepy crawly's or what ever is in the water colum. I do still leave main pump running and protien skimmer running. This is just what I do ..My tank seems to do well with it..
     
  6. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    I love mine. Got 4 power heads on it at 60 second intervals. The PH's aren't Karalia's either so it works with anything.
     
  7. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    no worries, waiting to hear back from a local reefer for his.

    And interesting, I used to turn mine off at night, but someone told me that the ocean waves/currents don't take a break just because its night (lol) so I turned mine back on at night
     
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  9. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    How long have you had it running on those powerheads? What kind of powerheads are they?
     
  10. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Every body takes care of there tank in many ways.. The way I look at it is aslong as you and everything living in your tank is Happy... That is all that matters..
     
  11. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    My tank is 2 months old. Had it running since day 1. I use Aqueon 1650's.
     
  12. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    No one said you're doing anything wrong haha

    I'm curious did your powerheads ever click or start in reverse? and what powerheads were they?