Pumps for my 75 Gallon Tank

[big pat]

I need more water movement in my 75 gallon tank. Right now the only thing moving the water is my Emperor 400 filter. I looked at some pumps on this website but I don't know which one to get. Is the Rio 17HF a good pump to get? It has 840 gphs for a good price. If this isn't a good choice tell me about a different pump. By the way I don't have a sump, so I need something that will just plug in and sit on the side of my tank.

 

[azaintcold]

A good powerhead with great flow for the cost is the hydor koralia line. I have 4 #3's in my tank and they pump tons with a nice wide flow. Others will agree.

 

[hydropistachio]

i have 4 #4s hydor koralias in my 80gal. They work the best that I have used so far.

 

[azaintcold]

4 #4s? Must look the the movie "The Perfect Storm" in there with all that flow.

 

[big pat]

Are those type of pumps even sold on this website, because if they are they are not called what you guys call them. But if I just don't see them, can you tell me what the name brand is?

 

[gillyweed]

Brand name is Hydor; pump name is Koralia. they have 4 models; just google the name

 

[big pat]

Thanks Gillyweed, you really cleared that up for me. I'm ordering one tonight.

 

[vicegrip]

Originally Posted by Gillyweed
Brand name is Hydor; pump name is Koralia. they have 4 models; just google the name

I have 2 of the #4's plus 400gph sump on my 75 G.
You will be very happy.

 

[big pat]

You have 2 #4s on a 75? Is there ALOT of water movement with those?

 

[vicegrip]

Originally Posted by Big Pat
You have 2 #4s on a 75? Is there ALOT of water movement with those?

I'd say it's just the right amount. I have them about 4" below the water. If you have sps you want about 30X water turn over.