Koralia 4 vs 6 or 8 - thoughts?

[westwind77]

I have a Koralia 4 in my 110 x-hi and I thought it would be a good addition to flow, but i realize I think I need more! The 4 is rated at 1200gph but I would like to move up to either the 6 or the 8, for the price there is no reason to go with the 7.
Question would the 6 (2200gph) or 8 (3200gph) be too much?
Also, I have read a couple different on-line sites and the dimensions they list are greatly different. How much bigger is the magnum series vs a 4?
I have an issue with flow as only can mount equipment on one end of the tank, so I tend to have a dead spot at the end as everything blows away from there. I was hoping with enough flow that side would move too.
Thanks!

 

[meowzer]

Just out of curiosity....Why can you only mount on one side of tank?

 

[i<3reefs]

I'm guessing it is setup as a room divider. Front, back, and one side viewable with one side against the wall.

 

[fanker]

the 5 i have is huge i hate how big it is. good flow but just huge idk how big the 6-8 r but probably bigger

 

[stanlalee]

Originally Posted by fanker
http:///forum/post/3050116
the 5 i have is huge i hate how big it is. good flow but just huge idk how big the 6-8 r but probably bigger
all the magnums are the same size (huge)
go with the 6's. four 8's would be too much unless its bare bottom and sps dominated. (or you use them on a wave maker).

 

[westwind77]

I would be replacing the 4 with one of the magnums. I saw the specs showing they are all the same size so I figured it was just a matter of flow. It is interesting because the measurements do not seem that much larger than the 4, but people seem to say there is a huge difference. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find a side by side photo?
Thanks!