Powerheads in a 180 besides MP40's

MattinIdaho · Mar 12, 2012

What size powerheads are you running? I am just setting up a 180 and right now I have 2 Koralia 6's and 1 Koralia 5 and that just seems like a ton of flow. I will have a mixed reef and I am afraid the lps will not like that much flow. It's also blowing my sand all over no matter how I try to adjust the angle of the powerheads. I was thinking about stepping it back to 4 Koralia 4's or something similar on a Smartwave. What is the experience of anyone else?
Thanks

bct15 · Mar 12, 2012

I had two koralia 6 and two koralia 5 on my 150 with no issues. There would be moments where all 4 would be on at the same time...seemed like not enough flow to me.

CUNAReefer · Mar 12, 2012

One issue with the Koralia Evolutions is that they do not always start after stopping. I have owned 9 Koralia evolutions, and they have all failed after some time. I end up having to remove the rubber bushings and shave down the main shaft.

With that said... I have purhcased a TUNZE 6205, a TUNZE 6105, and a TUNZE nano-stream. These are the best pumps I have ever owned. The controllable TUNZEs can be dialed back to suit your flow requirements, and they can be put on a wave maker (RKE, Apex, etc.) I suggest finding a turnover rate that you feel meets your requirements, and find a couple TUNZE powerheads that meet these requirements. You can place one pump on each end of the tank, then aim them at each other.

Warmest Regards,
James

Reef Breeders · Mar 14, 2012

Mp60s would work great

why not mp40s? Most def woth it

MattinIdaho · Mar 15, 2012

anemonekeeper said:
why not mp40s? Most def woth it

Because I can buy 2 Koralia 6's a Koralia 5 and Smartwave new for $250 or I could get 1/2 of an MP40.

dedubya · Mar 15, 2012

quality over quantity

MattinIdaho · Mar 15, 2012

dedubya said:
quality over quantity

I've seen a TON of smoking tanks that are getting along fine without the Vortechs. I'm sure they are awesome but so is a Lamborgini but I can only afford a Chev.

FishBeard · Mar 15, 2012

dedubya said:
quality over quantity

Agreed. I was patient and scored 2 gently used mp40wes pumps, grand total: $530 I can't wait to get my 180 this weekend and move them over. Going to be mixing more water in one weekend than I have in the past year, LOL! I'm thinking about just making a few trips to the LFS and buying the premixed just so I won't have to spend 3 straight days running the rodi filter!