Hydor Koralia 4 - any good?

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  1. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    Just wondering how you guys rated the Hydor Koralia 4 - my tank's 350 litres, but it already has some water movement, so I was thinking of getting one of these. What are your opinions?

    Thanks again, 3reef! ;D
     
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  2. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    Well i dont know how many gallons equal a litre lol and i dont feel like hitting up google BUT i do know the hydors are a awsome power head and well worth the money!
     
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  3. Elliot09

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    We have the problem of US and UK gallons, too, don't we :p

    Edit: I googled - says it's 92.4 US gallons - unsure what the true volume would be, of course!
     
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  4. tatted4ever

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    A K4 is perfect for that tank size. I have 1 in my 90 gallon tank.
     
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  5. oceanparadise1

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    What power heads are currently in the tank, and what corals are in the tank? SPS,LPS zoas softies?
     
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  6. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    Currently got a rather non-descript Eheim pump, generating enough current to blow through my leather toadstool, which is about 3.5 feet away from the pump. It's not a proper powerhead though - so I'm looking at removing it entirely if possible.

    Other than the leather - I've got a small colony of star[burst] polyps, which are close to the pump, without receiving a direct blast.

    It's only a couple of months old, and I don't have a whole lot of cash after buying LR and the tank etc. so I'm stocking slowly, which I've heard is never a bad thing.
     
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  7. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    Firstly - great tank! :)

    It's quite similar to what I ultimately aim for, too. It's good to see someone else having success with equipment before buying it.
     
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    I would get the ehiem out as its a return pump most likely and not a power head. If i where you id add two k3s or a k4 and a k3 to start with. You dont have any sps so really you could get away with 2 k3s untill or if you ever wanted to get some sps
     
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    I love my K4's.. Got mine on ebay $35.
     
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  10. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    Heading over to my LFS on Tuesday, I should think. Busy working weekend for me haha (which means I'll have cash to burn at the LFS :p)! I'm probably going to get a K4 to begin with, and add the K3 when I have the cash, then.

    As for the Eheim - is it alright to leave it in for now, just to keep the water circulating?
     
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