Hydor Smartwave will hit in August

Discussion in '3reef Radar' started by Matt Rogers, Apr 18, 2011.

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  1. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    Do these type of units completly shut off or do the keep the pump going at a lower speed.

    I ask this because on the koralia's i have now then they get shut off they jitter when they restart. I would hate to have a wavemaker that klicks all day.

    I also reference to the JBJ model. I wonder if that one keeps the wavemakers moving at a slow speed.

    Just curious.
     
    pjracer, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Yes. I believe that is how it was explained to me.

    Great question. Soft-start has always been important with wavemakers. I'll try to find out. But this might be a question for a 3reef beta-tester. :)

    matt
     
    Matt Rogers, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. KhensuRa

    KhensuRa Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I saw this pump in action at reefstock in Colorado and can't wait for it to come out. I was really hopping that it would come out in May though.
     
    KhensuRa, Apr 19, 2011
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  4. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    What type of powerheads does this use? I mean will it take their normal Koralia Evos and such, you know the kind you plug into an outlet, or does it take their controllable powerheads.
     
    anpgp, Apr 20, 2011
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  5. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I believe that is how it works.
     
    Matt Rogers, Apr 21, 2011
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  6. TylerB

    TylerB Plankton

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    Just seen one of the guys that i follow on youtube at a convention were they had these. Cant wait, figure its worth a shot for the price!
     
    TylerB, Jun 6, 2011
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  7. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    I'm excited for these!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    lynnmw1208, Jul 27, 2011
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  8. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Ditto and a decent price that doesn't cost an arm and a leg for!

    Looking forward to these!
     
    Foreverfishy, Jul 27, 2011
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    That is a great price.

    Can the Koralia Nanos be used on these or is it only for the Koralia Magnum pumps?

    I would like to run one of these with 3 koralia Nano 425s...for my 29g reef.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jul 27, 2011
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  10. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    to me it sounds like any pump can be used. koralia recommends the evolution line and the magnum line. I know some of their powerheads have been having issues with being turned on and off.
     
    lynnmw1208, Jul 27, 2011
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