New Hydor pump
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dhnguyen is right. The 2's and 3's were recalled because of the stray voltage. Hydor is great to deal with. Contact them and send the pumps back for replacement.
Contact:
Bruce Azzarito
BAzzarito@hydor.com
Contact:
Bruce Azzarito
BAzzarito@hydor.com
Re: Re: Which koralia should I get?
Re: Re: Which koralia should I get?
Yeah.. but I don't know if 45x water change is seen all over the reef. I am sure that there are species that need high flow but I am concerned about putting tiny clowns in that kind of flow. It seems like having two k3s in a 37 gallon would give the clowns no places where they can seek refuge from the current.
Is there a max flow rate that different fish would like and not feel stressed by? In this case a small clown. We do want to get a nice assortment of soft corals... but we would stay away from species that would need a rate of flow greater than the clowns can handle. I was just very surprized by the flow rates that some others here are going for. Is it normal to go for 30-40x the volume of the tank flows? Is is normal to have that much flow when you have a mixed reef with fish?
Thanks
Re: Re: Which koralia should I get?
Yeah.. but I don't know if 45x water change is seen all over the reef. I am sure that there are species that need high flow but I am concerned about putting tiny clowns in that kind of flow. It seems like having two k3s in a 37 gallon would give the clowns no places where they can seek refuge from the current.
Is there a max flow rate that different fish would like and not feel stressed by? In this case a small clown. We do want to get a nice assortment of soft corals... but we would stay away from species that would need a rate of flow greater than the clowns can handle. I was just very surprized by the flow rates that some others here are going for. Is it normal to go for 30-40x the volume of the tank flows? Is is normal to have that much flow when you have a mixed reef with fish?
Thanks
<<< I am concerned about putting tiny clowns in that kind of flow. It seems like having two k3s in a 37 gallon would give the clowns no places where they can seek refuge from the current.
Is there a max flow rate that different fish would like and not feel stressed by? >>>
It all depends on each individual tank and how the rock is positioned and where the pumps are pointed, etc. In a tank with extensive live rock the flow is dispursed and fish are not getting blown around in a direct line of current.
Is there a max flow rate that different fish would like and not feel stressed by? >>>
It all depends on each individual tank and how the rock is positioned and where the pumps are pointed, etc. In a tank with extensive live rock the flow is dispursed and fish are not getting blown around in a direct line of current.
KyleO
Premium Member
I agree with HowardW.........I like a lot of LR to give fish and inverts lots of places to hide which also gives them lots of protection from any current that is too strong.
Keep in mind also that the Koralias give a very dispersed stream as opposed to the direct current of a lot of powerheads out there.
Keep in mind also that the Koralias give a very dispersed stream as opposed to the direct current of a lot of powerheads out there.
sgallagher7
Member
I had some broken ceramic shafts for my k-3's. I emailed him about them. The next day he emailed me back and had replacements in the mail that day. A solid guy and company.
sgallagher7
Member
They broke when taking the pump apart to clean. You need to be extreamly careful when putting the shroud back on. These snap like twigs. Some people have used titanium shafts from MJmods.
CaptiveReefSystems
In Memoriam
I was told they made the move to the ceramic shafts because the Germans told Hydor in Italy that ceramic was the only way to go. You have to be very careful or they will break without any effort. Hydor does replace them free of charge. I'll bet they go back to the stainless steel.
Remember what happened last time the Italians listened to the Germans? :lol:
Anyway this is a bad idea switching to ceramic IMO. The fact that ceramic breaks extremely easily far outweigh the little performance gain if any you get from using ceramic to cut down on resistance. Better to go back to stainless steel IMO.
maxxII
Super Housemonkey!
The email I sent to Mr Azzarito.....
Mr Azzarito,
On 01-23-2007, I ordered a pair of Korallia 2's from Dr's Foster & Smith for
my 58 gallon reef aquarium. I was very happy with the flow they provided,
until 5-13-07, when I discovered I had one shorting out and leaking stray
voltage into the water. I shut them both down and removed them from my tank.
I have been made aware of a recall involving the Korallia 2's and 3's, and
I'm hoping that my pair of Korallia 2's is covered by the recall. Can you
tell me if this is the case? If it is, where can I send them to?
Thank you for your time.
His reply
Hello Nick,
Yes, if you Koralias are effected by the defect, we will replace them for you. Please look on the label on the pump for the three digit lot number. If it's 649 or 703, you could have a defective pump. If the lot number is 713, then it is the new model. If you have a defective Koralia, please send it to the following address along with your name, address and phone number.
Hydor USA
4147 Northgate Blvd
Suite 6
Sacramento, CA 95834
Thanks for contacting Hydor USA with your Question,
Bruce Azzarito
Hydor USA
www.hydor.com
Checking the 3 digit number he's talking about, mine are both 650's....
We'll see what he says.
Nick
Mr Azzarito,
On 01-23-2007, I ordered a pair of Korallia 2's from Dr's Foster & Smith for
my 58 gallon reef aquarium. I was very happy with the flow they provided,
until 5-13-07, when I discovered I had one shorting out and leaking stray
voltage into the water. I shut them both down and removed them from my tank.
I have been made aware of a recall involving the Korallia 2's and 3's, and
I'm hoping that my pair of Korallia 2's is covered by the recall. Can you
tell me if this is the case? If it is, where can I send them to?
Thank you for your time.
His reply
Hello Nick,
Yes, if you Koralias are effected by the defect, we will replace them for you. Please look on the label on the pump for the three digit lot number. If it's 649 or 703, you could have a defective pump. If the lot number is 713, then it is the new model. If you have a defective Koralia, please send it to the following address along with your name, address and phone number.
Hydor USA
4147 Northgate Blvd
Suite 6
Sacramento, CA 95834
Thanks for contacting Hydor USA with your Question,
Bruce Azzarito
Hydor USA
www.hydor.com
Checking the 3 digit number he's talking about, mine are both 650's....
We'll see what he says.
Nick
CaptiveReefSystems
In Memoriam
I think he meant to say if its 649 through 703 then they need to be replaced.
CaptiveReefSystems
In Memoriam
I have read that others are using the controller, but from the info on the seio controller, it was not designed to handle the higher wattage pumps. The Hydor people told me they are working on controllers and hope to have them available by the end of the year. Just in time for Christmas.
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