Koralia 4 and 75G

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by praetorian24, Nov 12, 2009.

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  1. praetorian24

    praetorian24 Astrea Snail

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    Just wondering if 2 koralia 4's placed on both sides of a 75G aquarium too much for flow and should I downgrade to a koralia 3 or stay as is? :confused: Let me know your thoughts/opinions.
     
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  3. WuWu

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    I've got a single 4 on my 72 bowfront and its plenty for me but im sure opinions will vary heh !
     
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    praetorian24 Astrea Snail

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    Hey Wuwu, just wondering if you placed it in the middle of the tank or one of the sides?
     
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    Depends more on what type of corals you are planning on keeping.
     
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    praetorian24 Astrea Snail

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    Hi Mikejrice, I mostly have a couple of zoa colonies in there, 2 duncans, pulsing xenias, ricordea, colt, mushroom, and a frogspawn.
     
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    you can see my placement if u follow the link in my sig :)
     
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  9. praetorian24

    praetorian24 Astrea Snail

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    Ah missed that, thanks. ;D
     
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    That would give you a 32x turnover rate not including a return pump if you have one. that is a little on the high side for softies, but I've always liked to stay on the high side. It helps keep debris suspended so the filtration can pick it up. I would leave the K4's in and place one on each end of the tank angled to converge directly center of the front glass.
     
  11. WuWu

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    hey mike what would my turn over rate be ?
     
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    About 17x without return. That also puts you in the range that softies will do well in. I have kept softies in everything from 10x to 75x though so I see it as a pretty broad range.

    They don't look nearly as good past 50x though.