Power Head Questions...

[brooksie]

Thinking of adding a Koralia 3 with a 850 GPH flow-rate and Koralia Nano with a 240 Flow-rate to my 26 Gal FOWLR. Is this too much?

Also any recommendation on lighting that is not going to break the bank. I would like to add some corals in the near future. The tank measure 18in across.

 

[deejeff442]

i would just put a #2 on each end.i love my koralias.i have a couple of knock off brands that look like the koralias but dont compare in quality.

 

[mrdc]

That 3 is moving a lot of water and may be too much. You can go with a small compact unit or a halide pendant for lights. I would consider what type of corals you may be interested in the future. Don't skimp too much on the lights because if you decide you want certain corals in the future, you want to make sure you have the proper light the first time around. Don't do like me and end up ugrading your lights 3 times which adds up in money!!

 

[jaxfishgirl]

Originally Posted by Brooksie
http:///forum/post/3240829
Thinking of adding a Koralia 3 with a 850 GPH flow-rate and Koralia Nano with a 240 Flow-rate to my 26 Gal FOWLR. Is this too much?

Also any recommendation on lighting that is not going to break the bank. I would like to add some corals in the near future. The tank measure 18in across.
I think the Koralia 3 would be an overkill in a 26 gal. For a 26, I would not go larger than the Koralia 2. I have the Koralia 3 in my 55 gallon and it kicks out some water. I think that would be too much for a 26. I would try the Koralia 1 and Koralia 2.

 

[brooksie]

Originally Posted by JAXFishGirl
http:///forum/post/3240837
I think the Koralia 3 would be an overkill in a 26 gal. For a 26, I would not go larger than the Koralia 2. I have the Koralia 3 in my 55 gallon and it kicks out some water. I think that would be too much for a 26. I would try the Koralia 1 and Koralia 2.
Thanks!

 

[brooksie]

Originally Posted by mrdc
http:///forum/post/3240833
That 3 is moving a lot of water and may be too much. You can go with a small compact unit or a halide pendant for lights. I would consider what type of corals you may be interested in the future. Don't skimp too much on the lights because if you decide you want certain corals in the future, you want to make sure you have the proper light the first time around. Don't do like me and end up ugrading your lights 3 times which adds up in money!!

Is there a brand you would recommend?