Hydor Korlia

[canadawest]

OK, so I finally got my Hydor Koralia 4 on Saturday and have had it operating since.

All I can say is, wow this is a fine investment of $60!!

These powerheads are great! They are dead silent when operating, and produce a very nice, highly diffused flow.

Materials wise they seem a bit low-end (cheap), but seem solid in operation. The included magnet and suction-cup system is magic, and the positioning possibilities with the ball-joint are excellent.

Not nearly as powerful as the Tunze 6060 I have, and definitely more diffused flow compared to the Tunze, but a decent output for the size/cost. (And I realize that the comparison to the Tunze 6060 is outrageous, but I have one in operation so it's only fair to compare from my actual experience)

The Koralia 4 makes a tiny bit of chatter occasionally at startup (I have it on a timer, turns on/off about 6 times a day), but once operating you hear nothing.

Overall, I think these are a best buy! They output nearly twice the gph as a Tunze Nano 6025 for less money, and are slightly more powerful than even the Nano 6045 for nearly half the price! And the power consumption is comparible too.

With the great range of outputs/sizes, I think there is going to be some serious competition in the propeller-based powerhead arena now which is always good for us the consumer!

Thats my $0.02! ;)

[justinl]

where did you get yours if you don't mind my asking?

[DocReefer]

Ya, where did you get yours?

[canadawest]

I ordered it from an online store in the US (Tropical Fish Outlet) and had it shipped to my mailbox in Blaine, WA.

Price was US$44.99 + $8.99 shipping.

As far as I know there are no Canadian retailers that have them yet, or anytime soon?

[dreef]

Yes they are in canada,it's a store but i spoke nice, and so was the owner,he agreed to ship to sask.They start at 50 and go up 10 bucks the next model

Sea u marine

10 Apple Creek Boulevard,
Markham, ON L3R 5Z1
Tel. : 905-475-1089

[atcguy]

ocean aquatics has them I believe!!!!

[ref leppard]

ocean aquatics has them I believe!!!!

OA always have the good stuff !

[robzilla]

OA always have the good stuff !

i 2nd that!!

[trilinearmipmap]

How long is the power cord?

[albert_dao]

I have them too :D

[Carrera75]

I saw the Hydor Koralia at J$L Aquatics a while ago. I have actually been thinking about replacing the Maxijet Powerheads that I currently have for one single Hydor Koralia - 4 Water Pump (1200 GPH) but I wonder if this Koralia would be too strong for my 30 gallon reef tank.

[cole004]

I just wanted to say thanks for starting and adding to this thread. I am new to the hobby and decided to pick up two of the Hydor Koralia 1's for my 46g bf. Dropped them in on last Tuesday, I love them and more importantly the fish love them, my dom damsel sits about five inches away from one and swims for ages in the stream. I would advise anyone thinking about these to take the plunge, well worth the cost.

[niloc16]

i was in hidden reef yesterday and they have a whole bunch. apparently they are a hot item. i was pretty impressed after looking at them. i think the housing looks a little cheap but overall very nice units

[fishoholic]

I wonder if this Koralia would be too strong for my 30 gallon reef tank.

We have a Hydor Koralia 4 and it was almost to strong for our 65g, it would be to powerful for a 30g. By the way Saltaddict is selling a hydor koralia 4 on the buy/sell section on page2.

[DanG]

I picked up a 1 the other day. So far, it's a great little powerhead. I'm very impressed with it.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Just picked up one of the HK4s today. Very impressed with this unit. Good buy.

Anthony

[andresont]

Sounds like a very good choice , however if one has a controller this is no use unless you want to put a timer on every pump wich i have done before and now i want them on the controller.
Re too much flow i have Tunze 6100 (3000 gal/hr) at %100 in my 36" inch tank and there is never enough flow IMO.
I was seriously thinking about HK4 but decided to wait for Nano Tunze.
may be by 2010 i will get it... And they said that these pumps will be in by Xmass 2006 ! LOL.

[daddy01]

Pacific aquaics in Newton has some int I believe also
Jim

[Slick Fork]

Are any of you guys using them on half inch glass? I like the ph, but have heard the magnet may not be powerful enough to be used on half inch glass.

[Chin_Lee]

Pacific aquaics in Newton has some int I believe also
Jim

where is Pacific aquaics in Newton?

[saltaddict]

It says on the hydor website that the magnet is good for 15mm glass thickness, Which is 0.591 inches. The design also incorporates the magnet into a suction cup, so you would think it should work fine.

http://www.hydor.it/inglese/koralia.htm

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Mine is attached to my 220g, which is 1/2" glass. It works but not as strongly as my NanoStreams' magnets. The HK4 stays in place & that's all I ask of the magnets.

Anthony

[daddy01]

It is behind Costco on King George hwy, #108-7633 76 I believe, I go there every day but can't remember street number.
I picked one up the other day Great device.
Jim

[k_jenkinson]

Paul's Aquarium <- Wholesale Outlet. they have plenty in stock and is recommending the HK's if your worried about too much flow they have sizes 1 through 4

[DanG]

Anybody got a 6 month update they'd like to share?

I'm currently running a 1 and a 3 in my 40, and I still love them. Easy to clean, no chatter and no problems.

[k_jenkinson]

I just bought a couple of #1's the other day and they are working great no noise at all. doesn't feel like there is much flow though not use to the disburstment that they give out.

I would also like to know if anyone has any problems with them.

[Skimmin]

I'm in the middle of trying to choose between 2 Koralia 4's or 2 Tunze nanostream 6045(1189gph). Tough decision. Heard lots of good about Koralia and Tunze. I'm not sure if a Koralia is designed to work with a wavemaker though.

[k_jenkinson]

No they aren't i was talking to a guy today about that and the motors burn out because they aren't ment to be turned on and off appearently. My advice i was given was if you want it hooked to a wave maker i would spend the extra cash and get something garuanteed to work

[jasond]

I have had my Hydor #2 for a good couple months, and no problems whatsoever. I will be buying a couple more here soon too.....

[Snappy]

I'm in the middle of trying to choose between 2 Koralia 4's or 2 Tunze nanostream 6045(1189gph). Tough decision. Heard lots of good about Koralia and Tunze. I'm not sure if a Koralia is designed to work with a wavemaker though.
I have both and prefer the Tunze.

[Puff]

i got a koralia 1 from bigals USA for like 20-25$. couldnt be happier with it. these are GREAT powerheads.