Hydor Korlia

canadawest · #1 03-08-2007, 03:36 AM

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 · #2 03-08-2007, 05:25 AM

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

DocReefer · #3 03-08-2007, 05:33 AM

Ya, where did you get yours?

canadawest · #4 03-08-2007, 05:10 PM

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 · #5 03-09-2007, 03:35 AM

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 · #6 03-22-2007, 08:31 PM

ocean aquatics has them I believe!!!!

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #7 05-23-2007, 06:55 AM

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

Anthony

andresont · #8 05-23-2007, 10:30 AM

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.