Powerhead advice needed...

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2010
    Messages:
    354
    Well first off THANK YOU 3reef... I am bombarding you guys with a million questions and am very grateful I found this forum!

    Once again.. I have a 29 gallon tank FOWLR (almost done with cycing)...

    Question is.. I am working on a veryyy tight budget! Do I need a powerhead and if so what is a cheap (but reputable) one you may recommend??
     
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2008
    Messages:
    5,958
    Location:
    Chesterfield, VA
    sostoudt, Sep 3, 2010
    sostoudt, Sep 3, 2010
    #2
  3. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2009
    Messages:
    2,161
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    I would also put in a powerhead. Check around and see if anyone has some Koralias. They just phased out the old line so some places might still have sales on them. I've never heard anything bad about the Koralias and I have two K-1's running on my 29 gal reef.
     
    anpgp, Sep 3, 2010
    anpgp, Sep 3, 2010
    #3
  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    10,056
    Location:
    Northwest Ohio
    Seano Hermano, Sep 3, 2010
    Seano Hermano, Sep 3, 2010
    #4
  5. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2010
    Messages:
    354
    If I were to get 1 Koralia nano would that suffice or is the consensus being atleast 2 or maybe 1 koralia 1?
     
    Last edited: Sep 3, 2010
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    #5
  6. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    10,056
    Location:
    Northwest Ohio
    All depends upon what you want to keep. Softies then LPS then SPS, is the order for flow that corals like. Softies being the least flow, SPS the most.(correct me if I am wrong)

    If you just want to stay FOWLR then flow is not as big a deal.you will want at least one PH so to keep a good amount of O2 in the water though. That's mainly the reason to have PH's in a FOWLR tank.

    You have a FOWLR. You won't need much flow then. You could also add more if you want, later on...
     
    Seano Hermano, Sep 3, 2010
    Seano Hermano, Sep 3, 2010
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2010
    Messages:
    354
    Thanks Seano... Since I plan on doing FOWLR and budgetary reasons I will probably get a Koralia nano for now and another one in the future if need be.
     
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    #7
  8. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2010
    Messages:
    4,780
    Get the bigger one, the 425, as I think the 250 is going to be a bit too little to keep from having stagnant areas.
     
    blackraven1425, Sep 3, 2010
    blackraven1425, Sep 3, 2010
    #8
  9. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2010
    Messages:
    354
    Blackraven: I took the plunge and bought one online for $28 including shipping and yes before I read your post, I ended up seeing the 425gph and opted to go for it... Big reason for this was SAME size but MORE power so i feel as though I made the right call :)
     
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    NYGiants, Sep 3, 2010
    #9