Koralia 4.. Too much power?

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  1. texasmarinetank

    texasmarinetank Astrea Snail

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    i bought a used koralia 4 for 10 bucks today and put it in my tank. the problem is that i only have a 30 gallon system. I just hooked it up and I tried aiming the powerhead at the front glass and towards the top of the system, but the sand is still being stirred up a little bit. is this setup just not going to work, or will the "dust settle" after a little while?
     
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  2. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    1200 GPH is alot of flow in a 30 for one powerhead. 1200 GPH total flow for that tank isnt out of line, but I personally would spread it over 2 or 3 powerheads instead of one. Obviously you understand why lol.
     
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  3. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    that is a little high, then again I am running 2 Korlia 1400s that I have on a timer..alternating times in 15 minute intervals 24hrs.
     
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  4. texasmarinetank

    texasmarinetank Astrea Snail

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    the sand really has settled since i first turned it on. but it still seems a little strong tho. I guess i will give it a day or so.
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I use one on my 28 gal, not too much flow for me.
     
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  6. Reefing Madness

    Reefing Madness Skunk Shrimp

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    Put it mid level in the side of the tank, and point it towards the surface.
     
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