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04-01-2007, 01:09 PM
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Rockin-Roll Mod
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Coal Valley Illinois
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Anybody have Koralia pumps in there tanks?
Im just wondering about these pumps, they look pretty good and the price dosent look to bad, im thinking on replacing my maxijet 1200's.
Brent.
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Last edited by Brent Cone; 04-01-2007 at 01:14 PM.
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04-01-2007, 02:00 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Glasgow
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Ive got one yes.
Its the Koralia 4. I love it. Moves one heck of alot of water for its size. Bit pricy here in the uk though @ £80 for the Number 4 one.
I dont even need those 2 AquaClear 50 now. I actually have 3 of them. Im keeping them though for the time being.
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04-01-2007, 02:54 PM
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Tankless Poser
Join Date: Aug 2005
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they look cool, I was thinking of getting one too.
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04-01-2007, 03:01 PM
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Talkingreef Live Co-Host
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The Frag Farm
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i will give my review of them tomarrow when the 3 i ordered arrive, and i get them in the tank.
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04-01-2007, 09:37 PM
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It can be rebuilt.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Pittsboro, NC
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i have 3. so far they are working great.
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04-01-2007, 09:39 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pismo Beach, CA
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Arent they a little large for their output? I was deciding between those and the TUnze 6025... I thought it said that the Koralias were a little larger....
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04-01-2007, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: spartanburg, south carolina
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I just got two of the Koralia 4's for my 90 gal tank. They are getting good reviews from what I've seen, much less expensive than the Tunze's but they are bigger. Keep in mind that they had a recall of the 2 and 3 models, so if you get one of those, call the manufacterer to make sure you got a good one.
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04-01-2007, 09:50 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pismo Beach, CA
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66% model recall doesnt exactly strike me with an impression of reliability and excellence lol. $48.99 on the Koralia, $61 for the Tunzes.... I'll pay the $12 more per. If your tank is larger though, the size difference wont really mean much though. I just have a 60g though, which I already am feeling like is too small and I havent even got it up and running. So space is an issue. So on something even 75 long and up, the size wouldnt be an issue.
Sorry if it seemed like Im knocking them, which Im really not. The size just happens to be a the break point for me....
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04-01-2007, 09:57 PM
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I'm sorry.......
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: South West Florida
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I have 2 of the model 4's and they push a lot of water in my 110 gallon.  |
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04-02-2007, 08:44 AM
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Rogue Water is Trouble!
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upstate, NY
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I have 1 of the 4's. I really like it. It has a nice wide, gentle flow and it pushes a lot of water. The fish really like the flow, much better than the SEIO's, it is a much more natural flow for them I think.
I give the 4, 2 thumbs up!
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04-02-2007, 08:45 AM
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Rogue Water is Trouble!
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upstate, NY
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PS...Brent, where did you see them for $48.99 each?? They are $59.99 on Marine Depot...
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04-02-2007, 08:56 AM
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I'm sorry.......
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: South West Florida
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Frank this is where I purchased mine for $49.99
http://www.tfjpetcenter.com/index.as...S&Category=104
Great people to deal with. There was a slight problem and they called me almost right after the order and worked out the issue. I purchased the 3's and one was out of stock but they had 2 of the 4's so I got them and am very happy with them. |
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04-02-2007, 09:02 AM
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Rogue Water is Trouble!
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Wow...that is a great price. Thanks...
I (and the fish) really like them over the SEIO's and they use a lot less power.
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04-02-2007, 09:48 AM
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Rockin-Roll Mod
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Coal Valley Illinois
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frankandmaura
PS...Brent, where did you see them for $48.99 each?? They are $59.99 on Marine Depot...
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Brent. 
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04-02-2007, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Jflip2002
66% model recall doesnt exactly strike me with an impression of reliability and excellence lol. $48.99 on the Koralia, $61 for the Tunzes.... I'll pay the $12 more per. If your tank is larger though, the size difference wont really mean much though. I just have a 60g though, which I already am feeling like is too small and I havent even got it up and running. So space is an issue. So on something even 75 long and up, the size wouldnt be an issue.
Sorry if it seemed like Im knocking them, which Im really not. The size just happens to be a the break point for me....
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From what I heard though, those that had models recalled, they have been receiving excellent support from the company on getting replacements. So that was encouraging to hear.
I agree, they are a little large for what they move. I have my MJ1200's actually mounted up in the canopy so that the actual powerhead is not in the water generating heat. Plus, you don't see a powerhead in the tank which I prefer.
I do however like the fact, that as someone said, it is a wider range of flow instead of a burst of flow like my MJ put out. I will probably try one anyway due to the great reviews people have been sharing. 
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