Hydor Koralia on a wavemaker?

[arts007]

I run both my K2's on a DJ timer that has 4 outlets in either 2 or 4 channel mode. They sell it has a wavemaker for about 50 bucks but got it as the DJ timer for 25 bucks. They do clank once in awhile but works fine, there was a cleaner shrimp in it "cleaning" it and it came on and blew him across the tank, kinda funny

 

[Adam G]

I have three of the 4's on the Reefkeeper 2 wavemaker function. It has been going good so far. I do get the occasional clicks when it starts up, but not too often. Mine run on 6 minute cycles.

 

[litllespot]

I use my 4,s on a wavemaker, does fine. Never had a problem with my fish going in it.

 

[m2434]

I was looking at the Hydor Koralia as a wavemaker, but decided against after the feedback I got. Does anyone have any experience with a good wavemaker powerhead? I guess ideally I'd want something with a clutch that starts slowly, i.e. doesn't just start at full throttle. Any comments would be appreciated!

 

[TTSupra]

Most koralia's make a loud clunk on start up. Both of my 3's do, and I couldn't imagine hearing that noise every 30 seconds if they were on a wave maker. I'd suggest a different brand for it.

 

[BangkokMatt]

I run 2 Koralia 4s with a Seio controller. The results are excellent.
You need to run them with wavemakers which don't turn the powerhead off, but lower the voltage and power.

 

[Aquarist007]

wouldn't you like to hear from a Hydor rep right about now----I wonder if there is a sponsor out there that would like to comment on this ???

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10848165#post10848165 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
I can sort of see what you are saying, but I don't have that concern. On mine I added the screen that was part of a SEIO to the end of it -- the #4 was moving my sandbed too much otherwise.

If you look on the right hand side of this picture you can see what I am talking about.

is that an older model---it has a big opening on it compared to mine---
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1207565


I find the newer ones--directing the flow more out to the sides--then out the front---so they can be placed a litttle closer to the sandbed.
Plus I am only using a three in a 120-----yours might be a little too powerful for a 75

 

[derrikd]

i just got 3 #4's for my 125.... i am going to try a wavemaker.... any more updates on how they do please keep them comming

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10853267#post10853267 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
is that an older model---it has a big opening on it compared to mine---
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1207565


I find the newer ones--directing the flow more out to the sides--then out the front---so they can be placed a litttle closer to the sandbed.
Plus I am only using a three in a 120-----yours might be a little too powerful for a 75

I am not sure if it is an older model or not, it was given to me ( used ) by a fellow reefer. But it should be noted that I put the screen from a SEIO on the end of it to help prevent it from moving my sandbed so much.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10853414#post10853414 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
I am not sure if it is an older model or not, it was given to me ( used ) by a fellow reefer. But it should be noted that I put the screen from a SEIO on the end of it to help prevent it from moving my sandbed so much.

yeah---I think that accomplishes what the new ones are doing.

by the way the "new hydor 3 ' that I have ----placed 3/4 of the way up on a 28 high 120--will churn the surface and at the same time give enough flow across the substrate that you can see flake food carried away---------


now that's a pump boy---that's a pump

(eddie murphy--Delierious)

 

[Aquarist007]

sorry Todd---rude of me---that's a nice tank--I love the colour of that mushroom---all I seem to find around here are tan or beige

 

[Toddrtrex]

lol that wasn't rude at all.

But, calling my blue carpet ( haddonii ) anemone a mushroom was.

Mainly because I used to have mushrooms in that tank -- way too many. Ended up selling off all the rock because of them.

That is interesting about the new ones, I might have to try a smaller one on my 29. Sounds like the flow is a lot better.

 

[Aquarist007]

lol it looks exactly like my mushroom-- in the centre:

 

[Toddrtrex]

Nice tank.

Ahh, I see what you are talking about. Here is a close up of mine, easier to tell the difference.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10855059#post10855059 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
lol that wasn't rude at all.

But, calling my blue carpet ( haddonii ) anemone a mushroom was.

Mainly because I used to have mushrooms in that tank -- way too many. Ended up selling off all the rock because of them.

That is interesting about the new ones, I might have to try a smaller one on my 29. Sounds like the flow is a lot better.

all this talk about hydors---I just picked up a 2 on the way home from work---two three in each corner and the 2 in the middle---

Tim the tool man would be proud---ooh ooh power yes :smokin:

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10855888#post10855888 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
Nice tank.

Ahh, I see what you are talking about. Here is a close up of mine, easier to tell the difference.

nice--really nice--does that stay put ?

 

[Toddrtrex]

Except for when I redid the rocks, it hasn't moved at all.

 

[Aquarist007]

I asked this on another thread --can you figure out what these are--I think they attacked by bubble coral til I move it out of the way---they are hurting the xenia--but what does?

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10855916#post10855916 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
Except for when I redid the rocks, it hasn't moved at all.

If I placed one on the rock that the Rose is under--would they live in bliss together?