Tunze, Seio, look out, new kid on the block!

[cee]

The Hydor Koralia

Up to 1200 gph at 8.5 W for $50 is pretty good and includes a magnet mount! Can't be speed-controlled, though (from what I read), but if you want flow, this may be for you. I may have to order one just to try it out. Available at drsfostersmith.com.

Dave

 

[ct_vol]

I have the NanoStream 6025... I really like it... They look very similar in design... But they run about $62... Worth every penny IMO... Comes with a magnet mount too... Oh, but only 660 gph... Big difference there... Maybe I'll try one in my 75...

 

[rcmike]

Cool, the only thing that I am wondering about it durability. I may have to try one also.

 

[cee]

I wouldn't be surprised if Tunze manufactures their equipment in China, ships it to Germany, and we get nailed on pricing because of the unfavorable Euro exchange rate.

 

[ct_vol]

Four spot wrasse??? Pic???

 

[cee]

I hate common names, but everyone else likes them, so ya gotta go with the flow. Problem is, it goes by white wrasse, 3 spot wrasse, 4 spot wrasse, and a few lesser ones. Halichoeres trispilus avoids the confusion.

 

[crumbletop]

Yeah, those pumps definitely look like they are worth a try. The prop looks like a spiral to me, and so I wonder if it blows water "around" as well as out.

 

[Angela Short]

I saw something like this at A critter but you could dial it up and down. It moved water very well. I also think the electrical cord was on the outside of the tank. Still for $50 for that much flow you can't beat it.

 

[gflat65]

That's something to check into... The open flow makes most things really happy.

Angela, I think you're thinking of the Ice Cap Vortex-~$350... Nice, though. I like the idea of electricity being separated from salt water.

 

[fishdoc11]

Here is a thread on them I have been following FWIW.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=983152

They look pretty neat.

Chris

 

[fishdoc11]

Has Icecap fixed the Vortex's overheating problem?

Chris

 

[TitansFan]

Hmmm those pumps do look very promising. I did read about concerns on the strength of the magnets. I have had a powerhead fall into the sandbed of a reeftank.... not a very fun experience to say the least. The size seems quite large though.
1,200 gph 8.5 3-1/4" x 6-1/4"

So that large pump is going to stick out half a foot into my tank?

As far as speed control I wonder if they could on a unit that does not do start and stop but lowers voltage abit and raises.

And darnit I just did my salt order from dr fosters.. I would have grabbed one to try it out.

 

[pitbullpooch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9025161#post9025161 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitansFan
The size seems quite large though.
1,200 gph 8.5 3-1/4" x 6-1/4"

So that large pump is going to stick out half a foot into my tank?

that was my reasoning for going with the nanostreams over these. these are to big for my taste. they also look a bit flimsy but you cant really tell untill you try one out.

 

[crumbletop]

Looks like someone just about fried his tank with one of these.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1036495

 

[acrodave]

well i have seen them work and i have to say it seemd to work its about the same a a seio 1100