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Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Nvizn, Jul 16, 2010.

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  1. Nvizn

    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    I'm currently running 2 800gph powerheads in my 92 corner. I'm considering purchasing 2 Koralia as a replacement. I recently picked up the DA Reefkeeper Lite and I'm planning on cycling 1-3 second bursts for waves. Should I purchase Kora 3's or 4's? Currently a mixed reef with LPS and Soft.
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Normal Koralias dont work good with wavemakers the make specials ones that work with wave makers
     
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    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    Those you speak of connect directly to the WM. They don't have DC plugs. So, that's not an option.
     
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    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I don't see why you cant get a powerhead that connects to the WM. Isn't that why you go it? Did you not plan for this?
     
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    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    I didn't purchase a "wavemaker," I purchased a DA Controller that includes the WM functions A/B. DA Controllers have Power Controllers that are standard DC plugin's.

    http://www.digitalaquatics.com/saltwater/PC4
     
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    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Ahh, I see. Well then I'll be following along.
     
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    bama Humpback Whale

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    Hello I have 2 koralia EVO 1400's on the DA reef keeper lite. I have them working at 30 seconds each side. They work very well for me. You will really enjoy them.
     
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    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    Not too much for a 75?
     
  11. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I was going to have 3 evo 750's which is about equivalent. That would be fine depending on the corals you want to keep. For a 75, that much would be considered high flow.
     
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    bama Humpback Whale

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    no, I am going all SPS soon so I thought I would go ahead with it. Before this I ran 2 koralia 4s and 2 koralia 1s and had no trouble at all. Everything grows fast. Not to mention I still have one K 4 behind my rockwork making random currents low in the tank. Its 4000 gph or about 53X turnover. I like it a lot ;D