Powerheads

[MrA123]

Not directly related to marine but you guys have the kit I need opinions on and no one is replying on general discussion.

So, I need a powerhead for my 100 gallon tank is it has too many dead spots.

What are you guys using and would recommend?

I had a 1200LPH maxijet in my old 50 gal it was okay but not that powerful.

Would 2000LPH be too powerful?

Opinions please soon as I want to get one for my birthday!

Thanks

 

[MrA123]

http://shop.aquakoiaquatics.com/hydor-koralia-evo-2800-circulation-reef-pump-3566-p.asp

This is the front runner, thoughts?

 

[jtalley]

I have several Koralia 1200 gph, and have used one on a 4x2x2 (120 gallon), in FW setup and it didn't seem like too much.

 

[MrA123]

The one I'm looking at is 2800, would that be too much for FW?

The 1200 I had before didn't seem to even reach the other side of the tank and it was only 4ft. Now it is 5ft and 100 gall.

 

[jtalley]

I'm using gph units, not lph, equivalently I'm saying 4500 lph was not too much for me.

 

[MrA123]

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[MrA123]

Oops sorry the old imperial measurements confusion there!

Thanks it sounds like the best option for me then as I like the magnet base and the option of 360 degree rotation.

Cheers

 

[TMartinez]

I would do 2 Koralia's, one at each end. I have one 750gph in my 30g and have virtually no dead spots. Just point them in oppsing corners and you'll be set

 

[pimpercrombie]

I have a 125 reef with four 4 powerheads 2 koralia magnum 5 and 2 koralia 1400, its funny to wacth the turbo snails struggle to hang on I dont know how much flow you want but the mag 5 does like 3000gph it is a little pricey but I am a fan of the koralia brand

 

[FLESHY]

It is hard to have too much flow.

Koralias are a good choice, much more spread out than the maxi's.

Just get what you think your fish will like to swim in. If your fish like calm water, you are going to have to buy more small powerheads, whereas if your fish like moving water you can get a couple big ones instead probably.