Prevent fish from going into old koralias

buddythelion · Apr 25, 2012

I have the older versions of koralias, the ones without the grates (Only realized this after I bought them...). Anyone know a mod to make grates on them to prevent fish from going in? I use them on a wavemaker so the potential for fish to swim inside, like a blenny, is possible. Or should I just upgrade to the new koralias?

_sludgefactory · Apr 25, 2012

U should be able to buy the nose guards from koralia. I also know there is another site u can but parts for them.

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_sludgefactory · Apr 25, 2012

Boom 4 bucks.

http://aquaticpumpparts.com/categor...05145F0DF7F74DDF937.qscstrfrnt02?categoryId=5

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buddythelion · Apr 25, 2012

What's the diff between the nose cone and the concentrated?

_sludgefactory · Apr 25, 2012

You need both pieces. The fish screen locks into the concentrator then it snaps on to the front of the pump.

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buddythelion · Apr 25, 2012

Ah haaa! Making sense. So I can't just snap it onto the koralia's already existing head?

_sludgefactory · Apr 25, 2012

No, you need the concentrator. Hence the reason the sell it as a kit. It increases the flow a bit but it narrows the stream coming out of the pump. If i still had mine I'd just give em to ya.

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buddythelion · Apr 25, 2012

My question is, the pump should already have this: Koralia #4 vented nose cone XP1926 - Aquatic Pump Parts on it right? It's what comes with the koralia.

So then I only need to buy this: Koralia #4 concentrator nozzle/fish grid XP1951 - Aquatic Pump Parts correct?

_sludgefactory · Apr 25, 2012

Yea, they both come with it but i think a lot of people end up not using the concentrator and fish guard. Then they lose it. I'm guessing you bought them used?

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buddythelion · Apr 25, 2012

Yeah, got the pumps used. So I just need to buy the concentrator nozzle/fish grid combo and good to go? Is the site good?

Thanks for all the help so far.

_sludgefactory · Apr 25, 2012

Yea, i bought parts from them before. They're like the only place that sells parts for them. Just make sure you buy the correct guards for your model. The 2 and 3 use the same parts though.

No problem. Another thing you can do is make a notch into the area where the ball joint goes into the socket. If you make it the same width as the post on the magnet you can get a better range of movement.

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buddythelion · Apr 25, 2012

Sounds good, just placed my order.

I don't understand what you mean by making a notch etc... I'll shoot you a pm when they arrive so I can see in person what you mean. Unless you have a vid/pic?