Hydor Koralia Controllable Pumps & Wavemaker kit

Azurel · Nov 18, 2008

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4588+18915&pcatid=18915

With holiday pay and christmas money coming in the next month I am thinking of getting this kit for more variable water flow.....I want the Nano kit which should give me enough flow....Has anybody delt with these and how is the quality of the wave maker and pumps?

Pitcom · Nov 18, 2008

Azurel said:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4588+18915&pcatid=18915

With holiday pay and christmas money coming in the next month I am thinking of getting this kit for more variable water flow.....I want the Nano kit which should give me enough flow....Has anybody delt with these and how is the quality of the wave maker and pumps?

I think one of our site sponsors here was selling them pretty cheap just recently. Maybe they still have some, i know the prices were fantastic.

FateX8 · Nov 18, 2008

for that much money id rather get a vortech or tunze

Azurel · Nov 18, 2008

Pitcom said:
I think one of our site sponsors here was selling them pretty cheap just recently. Maybe they still have some, i know the prices were fantastic.

Do you know who? PM me if you want.....

The Vortech MP20 is a possibility, the only thing I don't like is the current would always come from the same direction right? On the Vortech.....Where if I had 2 kors on each side of the tank I could get the back and forth motion......I will have to do a bit more research I guess....

rarelyseriousb · Nov 18, 2008

it was sea shells. Form michigan. I think it is at cost but dont quote me. Not sure of details but I know its there. I have seen it in person.

Atomikk · Nov 18, 2008

Guys, Koralia's leak excess electricity into your tank. I know of many people that had been shocked by their pumps. In fact, I know of one person who had a tank crash due to him Koralias leaking too much zap. I turned my off, and will never turn it on.

Azurel · Nov 20, 2008

I will go with the MP20 and then at some point get the upgrade......Since it's going into a 60g cube, I don't really need the flow of the MP40 but the upgrade is still cheaper then getting a MP40......

BShells · Nov 20, 2008

You will be better off with the MP20. Vortech makes a great pump with so many options, you can't really go wrong with one of them. The upgrade option is probably the best feature of the MP20.

cbau45 · Nov 25, 2008

I've never had any problems with my Koralias leaking stray current and if it was too extreme my GFCI would kick them off. I have 3 of them in my 60cube right now with excellent flow.

As for the vortechs, yes the flow comes from one direction, however you can get it to produce a wave-like action in your tank. If you really crank it up you can get about 1" waves out of it, give or take. For a 60cube an MP20 with upgrade would be pleanty.

Pitcom · Nov 25, 2008

I run koralias and have never heard of the leaking voltage.

alvieman · Nov 25, 2008

Atomikk said:
Guys, Koralia's leak excess electricity into your tank. I know of many people that had been shocked by their pumps. In fact, I know of one person who had a tank crash due to him Koralias leaking too much zap. I turned my off, and will never turn it on.

Never heard of this happening. I have been running a variety of them for 2+ years now with nothing but great success. I suppose anything with a cord into your tank potentially could, but to say "koralia's" as in all of them do this is a bit extreme. Many people? Do they have proof it was the Koralia's? Did they just nick their cords? Again, you are literally the ONLY person I have ever heard have a bad experience with one. I've heard some unhappy with the wide flow, but never this. Do we have anything to substantiate this?? Would like to see as I do run them myself as do many of my friends.

PS
I would say the MP20 for sure, great flow and all you will ever need. Love my Koralia's but not a big fan of potato's mounted to the side of my tank

Pitcom · Nov 25, 2008

Would an MP20 be good for a 34 cube? I'm not familiar with the vortechs.

korndogg091 · Nov 25, 2008

has anyone hooked their koralias up to a wave maker? how do they last with the constant restarting?

cbau45 · Nov 25, 2008

korndogg091 said:
has anyone hooked their koralias up to a wave maker? how do they last with the constant restarting?

I wouldn't do it unless you have the controllable ones. Otherwise the motors burn out relatively quickly on them.

BShells · Nov 25, 2008

Pitcom said:
Would an MP20 be good for a 34 cube? I'm not familiar with the vortechs.

The MP20 would work great for a 34 cube. It is a bit more than you need, but you can dial it down. Or you can turn it up if you get a bigger tank, or you can upgrade it if you get an even bigger tank. IMO vortech has the best, most versatile pumps.

alvieman · Nov 25, 2008

BShells said:
The MP20 would work great for a 34 cube. It is a bit more than you need, but you can dial it down. Or you can turn it up if you get a bigger tank, or you can upgrade it if you get an even bigger tank. IMO vortech has the best, most versatile pumps.

I have a 34g cube and ALMOST bought one, would be amazing in it, just dial down. But since i'm uppin to a 60 i'm gonna drill for a closed loop