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Old 05-18-2008, 10:07 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Am trying to make a purchase decision and hopeing someone here that uses/have used can assist in making it.

I want to get some more flow into my 125 gallon. I like the looks and reported
operation of the Hydor Koralia pumps...

But cannot decide between getting two #2 pumps or one
#4 pump.

I don't plan on putting on switching timer.

Both $ and power consumption wise, for same amount of flow, the single #4 makes more sense (I am thinking...)


Any suggestions??? (and if less $ elswhere)



Hydor Koralia 2 Aquarium Circulation Pump
* Flow Rate: 600 GPH
* Power Absorbed: 9 W
* 115 V 60 Hz
$27.99




Hydor Koralia 4 Aquarium Circulation Pump
* Flow Rate: 1200 GPH
* Power Absorbed: 12 W
* 115 V 60 Hz
$33.99




While at it think I am going to get the Nano model also from same seller (mtndewman1) wonder, is this the same "mtndewman" that used to post here long ago?


What would you think best choice for 12 gallon NanoCube?

Hydor Koralia 1 Aquarium Circulation Pump
* Flow Rate: 400 GPH
* Power Absorbed: 3.5 W
* 115 V 60 Hz
$19.99

or

Hydor Koralia Nano Aquarium Circulation Pump

* Flow Rate: 240 GPH
* Power Absorbed: 3.5 W
* 115 V 60 Hz
$17.99

Am thinking "size" may be significant issue here. The #1 sounds like too much flow for nano...



Any tips or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.



Wound up getting two #4's and One Nano Koralia...

Turns out 1 #4 was more then enough to meet desired flow needs in main tank. (So now I also have a "backup")

Makes all the difference in the world having little one in Nano.

Am happy.

Thanks all for above.

(Jason, will try Maxijet Mod when need an upgrade...)


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