Powerhead on 40B

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  1. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    I am starting to look at power heads for my future 40B reef tank, Any advise as to what i should be looking at? Like how many powerheads, What rating, I am comepletly new to this hobby. Thank you for all and any advice!
     
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  2. marks270galreef

    marks270galreef Flamingo Tongue

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    im a big fan of koralias i would look at 2 that would push around 600 to 800 gph. in my opinion ... are you wanting to keep softies and lps ... or sps
     
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    You won't find a better option than a Vortech MP10, but if that's not in your budget, Koralias would be a great option also.
     
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  4. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    I would like to keep some of everything. So I want two that can push around 600 to 800 each? What is a good price for koralias rated at 800?

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  5. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    If I could afford an MP10 that would be amazing, sadly I'm looking for something more economical

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    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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  7. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I have two of the Evo 750s running on my 40b right now. I also wanted the wave making options so I just ordered the Hydro Smartwave to work with them. It's only $70 and gives your Koralias wavemaking capability.
     
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  8. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    koralias are good, personally i prefer to have say 4 smaller pumps placed around my tank than 2 large ones.
     
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  9. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    If i did go with the MP10 would one be enough?

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  10. rainmkr07

    rainmkr07 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Yes. 1 would be great.
     
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