Internal vs external pumps
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/382554/internal-vs-external-pumps/20#post_3340445
Meowzer with all the rock work and such you have in the 225, I'm still skeptical 1 MP40 will do it all. JMO. When I look at other build threads in that size range they utilize a tad more.
Exactly.....that is why I figure I would leave my 2 flow bars (that's top flow anyways), and then IDK LOL......
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/382554/internal-vs-external-pumps/20#post_3340445
Meowzer with all the rock work and such you have in the 225, I'm still skeptical 1 MP40 will do it all. JMO. When I look at other build threads in that size range they utilize a tad more.
Exactly.....that is why I figure I would leave my 2 flow bars (that's top flow anyways), and then IDK LOL......
btldreef
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Meowzer, you'd probably need one Koralia on the other side, possibly two, but I could see you eliminiting 4 easily.
I used to have 3 Koralia 4's and 2 Koralia 2's, plus the return pump and Fluval. Now I have a return pump, fluval and 1 MP40 on 85% Reef Crest mode. Honestly, at times it's a little too much flow in certain areas.
Flower, the flow that they create is much different than your standard powerhead. They have a pulsing current, it's much more like a natural reef.
I used to have 3 Koralia 4's and 2 Koralia 2's, plus the return pump and Fluval. Now I have a return pump, fluval and 1 MP40 on 85% Reef Crest mode. Honestly, at times it's a little too much flow in certain areas.
Flower, the flow that they create is much different than your standard powerhead. They have a pulsing current, it's much more like a natural reef.
meowzer
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yeah, I was thinking I would need to keep a PH or 2
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382554/internal-vs-external-pumps/20#post_3340532
Meowzer, you'd probably need one Koralia on the other side, possibly two, but I could see you eliminiting 4 easily.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382554/internal-vs-external-pumps/20#post_3340532
Meowzer, you'd probably need one Koralia on the other side, possibly two, but I could see you eliminiting 4 easily.
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flower
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382554/internal-vs-external-pumps/20#post_3340532
Meowzer, you'd probably need one Koralia on the other side, possibly two, but I could see you eliminiting 4 easily.
I used to have 3 Koralia 4's and 2 Koralia 2's, plus the return pump and Fluval. Now I have a return pump, fluval and 1 MP40 on 85% Reef Crest mode. Honestly, at times it's a little too much flow in certain areas.
Flower, the flow that they create is much different than your standard powerhead. They have a pulsing current, it's much more like a natural reef.
I have so much on my plate right now. Starting up the seahorse tank and such. When I'm ready to replace the power heads that will be the route I will plan to take, as long as they are functioning...I'm in no hurry..YET
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382554/internal-vs-external-pumps/20#post_3340532
Meowzer, you'd probably need one Koralia on the other side, possibly two, but I could see you eliminiting 4 easily.
I used to have 3 Koralia 4's and 2 Koralia 2's, plus the return pump and Fluval. Now I have a return pump, fluval and 1 MP40 on 85% Reef Crest mode. Honestly, at times it's a little too much flow in certain areas.
Flower, the flow that they create is much different than your standard powerhead. They have a pulsing current, it's much more like a natural reef.
I have so much on my plate right now. Starting up the seahorse tank and such. When I'm ready to replace the power heads that will be the route I will plan to take, as long as they are functioning...I'm in no hurry..YET