new hydor koralia powerhead

[editour2]

Anyone have any opinions on the new hydor koralia pumps? I currently have 2 Seio 820's, (attached by suction cups). The Seio 820 pump with a magnet would cost $70 apiece. The equivalent with Hydor, (850gph), is $40 and they come with the magnets. Any history on this product line regarding durability, water movement, noise level etc?




http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...&Product_Code=HY-P19301&Category_Code=koralia

 

[herman]

They are still too new. Here is a previous link on the pumps:

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum...water-circulation-pump.html?highlight=koralia

 

[herman]

Dean, youre getting rusty:Up_to_som

 

[DevIouS]

Who told Deen he can take a break?!?


Dean has one & the last we talked, he liked it.

 

[inline6]

?????
Dean is slipping.

 

[Deanos]

I'm one of the few Seio "advocates" remaining , but the Koralia blows them out of the water, IMO. It's still too early to analyze durability, but the Koralia provides a wider flow pattern and makes virtually no noise...even on startup. Throw in a magnet and directionalability (i just made that up :grumpy: ) and you have a head to head winner.

 

[editour2]

So in your opinion you thing the Hydor model 3 is a better overall pump than the Seio 820? I currently have 2 X seio 820's and was thinking of substituting the 2 Hydor model 3's, (850gph). I have an 85 gal flat back hex with a panworld rtn pump, (1190 gph).

 

[Deanos]

Yes. I replaced my 820 with a Model 3. I want to replace my 1500 with a Model 4, but have been just too lazy to order one

 

[reefman]

i am debating between this n the nanostream. i want some that doesn't take up 2 much space.

 

[inline6]

Guys, that link for 123fish - they do not have it in stock - instead they referred me to another company that has them in stock.

http://www.aquariumconnection.com

 

[editour2]

How are the Koralia's on servicing? Is it easy to move the outside magnet and to pull the pump out of the tank for cleaning etc?

 

[inline6]

How are the Koralia's on servicing? Is it easy to move the outside magnet and to pull the pump out of the tank for cleaning etc?

EZ

 

[herman]

I was at New World yesterday in Manhattan. They just got a large shipment of all models. Got a model two and a model three. Nice design, easy to use, directional capabilities is phenomenal. The water flow pattern seems to go in a spiral. Servicing this thing is beyond easy. So far I am impressed with these suckers. Time will tell. The build quality of the Koralia seems very durable.

 

[KathyC]

Great to hear Herman!
I also order a #2 & 3..I expect delivery today.

 

[herman]

Great to hear Herman!
I also order a #2 & 3..I expect delivery today.

Youre definitely going to like them. A lot of thought was put in the design of these things. The whole magnet assembly with the soft rubber pads will really put your mind at ease as far as the glass scratching. The flow is not harsh but reaches quite far.

 

[Quang]

Anyone have pics of it working in their tank?
I like visuals.

 

[ming]

Can someone post a pic of it with reference to a ruler?
Just want to see exactly how big it is

 

[nyumpa]

what about the tunze 6025 vs it?

 

[Quang]

Can someone post a pic of it with reference to a ruler?
Just want to see exactly how big it is

Ming and I think alike. :party:

 

[Deanos]

Who needs a ruler? :scratch: The dimensions are here.