Turbelle® nanostream VS. Hydor Koralia 3

ninjamini

ninjamini

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Size? Flow? Any thoughts?
Hydor Koralia 3 $40
Dimensions:
Length = 4"
Width (middle) = 3" D
Outlet = 1.75" D
Flow Rate850gph
Power Absorbed 6.5W
Tunze Turbelle NanoStream Pump 6025 $70
Design is much more than only styling of existing products: It is the expression of an idea and a concept; it opens one’s eyes. Turbelle® nanostream combines aesthetics and function. This innovative circulation pump sets new records: At a diameter of only 2.75" it enables a water flow of 660gph at an energy consumption of only 7W. The pump includes a very large strainer for the intake which prevents premature soiling. The spherical shape permits an ingenious 3D setting of the direction of flow. As a standard feature, Turbelle® nanostream is supplied with a magnetic holder (holds up to 1/2" thickness), which enables uncomplicated attachment at any position on the aquarium pane.
For aquariums from 11-53gal
Flow rate: 660gph
Energy consumption: 6W
Voltage/Frequency: 115V/60Hz
Cable length: 78.7"
Dimensions: Diameter = 2.7"; Outlet Diameter = 1.5"/0.59
 
teen

teen

Active Member
tunze are definetly worth the extra money. plus, you can mod them to push even more flow at the same wattage.
im using 2 of the 6025's (both modded) in my 30 gallon along with a seio. ive got awesome water movement and they dont take up a lot of space.
 
myzislow

myzislow

Member
tunze, no comparison. I have a hydor 2 and hydor nano in with the tunze 6025, when the tunze is off its like there really isn't much flow at all. The tunze woke up my tank completely, its a great pump. My friend has the 6045 and hydor 4, and not only are the tunze more pleasant to the eye as they are smaller and less intrusive, but the 6045 is far superior to the 4 as well.
 
am00re34

am00re34

Member
what is this mod to the 6025? I have two of them and would be very interested at making them push more water.
BTW, the 6025's hands down. My buddy has the koralia and they produce a more direct flow and they are much bigger. They are only effective if you point them at a wall so the water can spread out because they will be to powerful if faced near corals.
 
teen

teen

Active Member
im not even sure. i bought them used/modded (actually traded for some frags) and i can tell they're pushing just as much if not more water than my seio.
 
katz

katz

Member
Just watch out for the tunze. I have the 45 and the magnet totally broke off
form the ball during the night and could not be fixed. Tunze still has yet to get back to me on replacing it. Mine was not even a year old when this occured.
 
andreyv

andreyv

Member
ninjamini: I have tried both and picked Tunze. It is a nice small package which produces a lot of flow (especially after the mod). Also it is smaller and to me it looks better. Don’t think that Koralia is a bad choice.
I had model #3 running for 6 months – no problems at all and really quiet. You will be happy with either. If it’s for 90G listed in your profile I would get at least 2.
Am00re34: google “tunze nano mod”. The first link will give you a lot of reading and useful info. You can make your 6025 to push 1100gph in 5 minutes. No special skills required.

Katz: Tunze has the best customer support. Go to the their forum (the sponsor section of --). Roget will take care of your problem promptly and free of charge. C-Clamp now has a more flexible and stronger design. I just had mine replaced.
 
ninjamini

ninjamini

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I already have the koralia 1 and 3. I was wondering if the nanostream is worth almost 2x the money for a lower rating on the flow. I will never mod anything. Nope just not going to do it.
 
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