Hydor Koralia Pumps

[backtotropical]

How good are they? Any problems with them?

I am considering one for my freshwater community tank, just for surface agitation, but would like some opinions on them first if poss.

Any replies appreciated. Cheers.

 

[n3ont3tra]

If all you want is surface agitation, just get a maxijet. They're way cheaper and still do the job. The Hydor Koralia's are new, so it's hard to say how reliable they are. But most of what I hear is good.

 

[n3ont3tra]

If all you want is surface agitation, just get a maxijet. They're way cheaper and still do the job. The Hydor Koralia's are new, so it's hard to say how reliable they are. But most of what I hear is good.

 

[andywg]

The hydors seem great. I would choose one over the MJ purely on economy grounds (far cheaper to run). The wider flow should be softer on any fish in front of it too.

 

[ReefKing]

I have one and would never go back. THe mj's concentrate the flow in one direction as the hydors are more like a boat moter which propells the water in many directions. It also will not damage the corals tissue unlike the MJ will if point it on top of the corals.

 

[shibby]

ive just ordered oen takign a while to get here but i agree with andy i like them for the use of lower watts and the fact its not a constant stream, my valentini is also less likely to be sucked into one lol!

 

[Musho3210]

i like my hydor so far, the swivel head can help you choose the amount of surface agiation you want easier.

I heard the hydor 1 arent that good but ive only heard good things (performance wise) on the 2,3, and 4's. I use a 2.

 

[Gazbo72]

I,ve got a hydor2 well happy with it very quite B)

I did get a hydor 1 first but as soon as I put it in the tank it was very noisy. I phoned the importer up too ask if this was normal and he told me I was the second person to ring that day about noisy k1,s he told me to take it back to the shop and exchange it for a K2.

He said it sounded like a dodgy batch ( I personally think the stainless shaft was the problem causing the pump to be out of balance) .

I can,t fault the customer service though, they was very helpfull and rang the shop to tell me I was taking one back and the reason why.

 

[shibby]

my hydor 3 is dead quiet and powerful! im gonna get a hydor 2 now as well for some good all round flow

 

[barker_23]

Hi, I have just taken delivery of the Hydor Korlia 2. (i am a newb to this so bare with me) I am planning on having 2 of these in my 180 litre tank.

Now i have not had any experience with any sort of powerheads but it seems these arent pumping as much circulation as i thought, also it seems that the center pin is restriciting the imperpellor slightly but this will prob go with with time, bedding in period.

Will 2 of these be ok in my 180 tank? Im starting to think i might need something more powerful, each one has a turnover of 2300 l/h?

If anyone can give me some advice i would be very appreciative

Thanks

Rich

 

[idlefingers]

Will 2 of these be ok in my 180 tank? Im starting to think i might need something more powerful, each one has a turnover of 2300 l/h?

2 x 2300 / 180L = 25.5x turnover per hour. Most people on here suggest that 20-30x is good so 25x should be fine.

I have 2 x Koralia 3 in my 240ltr tank and they seem quite good (only had it running for a few weeks though)

 

[barker_23]

Does everything seem ok with them, i have been told on another forum that i would need a different type. I havent fitted them in yet but i just want to make sure everything is ok before i plung into it.

Thanks for your reply

Rich

 

[Musho3210]

ive been through a lot of forums and i found that this forum is the best small community forum (there's this really big one that doesnt count since its so big.....) so i would quit your other forum (if its not that really big one) and just stick to being here

 

[rictheredneck]

i love the koralias! but tbh i havent tried many others. mine is powerful, silent and gives an awesome flow.

on the flip side ive heared people complain about the koralia 1, apparently there was a manufacturing fault with the pin or summat but all is ok now and replacements were issued... dunno how true this is...

 

[connorsbala]

Ive got a 1 in my tank and its dead quiet.... Its great,doesnt take up much room as it sticks to the glass so its great. Ive got a 1 and an interpet PF3 (loaded with carbon and all sorts) in my 12 UK gal tank..