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Looking for recommendations on power heads

Started by Jeff1192, October 25, 2008, 10:52:05 AM

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Jeff1192

I'm looking for a small powerhead or 2 to improve circulation in my tank. Right now I have the 2 spraybars from my canister filters running. I would like to add a couple of small, lower flow power heads. I want them small because I really don't like seeing equipment in my tank. I really like the idea of the Koralia Nanos because you hardly notice them. But the flow is in around 240 gph. Anyone know of any other similar small powerheads but with slower flow?

Thanks,

Jeff
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Tsukiyomi-sakura

You can get mini Korrlia's They are around 29$ I think, Or if you get them you can aim them at the glass to desperse the flow.

dan2x38

Jeff you can remove blades off of the impellor to reduce flow.
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fischkopp

I just installed MaxiJets 400 for the same reason in two of my tanks. Works nice, I am happy with it.

Personally, I am not a big fan off the Koralia. I got one for another project and find that it sticks too much into the tank. It is also quite limited when it comes to adjusting the flow direction.
be aware of the green side

Tyler.L

its because its disperssed flow...i like koralias great powerhead going to get some tunzes for my 65 i think though

fischkopp

Quote from: Tyler.L on October 26, 2008, 01:42:19 PM
its because its disperssed flow...

This is actually a feature I like too. I was referring to the 'feet' of the Koralia: the joint only allows to direct the flow in a conical sphere with something lile 90° opening angle. This is probably ok for most applications, but you wont be able to direct the flow parallel to the glass.
be aware of the green side