Best powerhead for a 10 gal nano

[Grenadine]

This is my first post (I think) and I am looking for some information on good powerheads. I know some people swear by the koralias, but others prefer a bit larger maxijets or penguins, etc.

 

I at one point was intent on the koralia, but I almost find they stick out too much in the tank too much like a pod. I've seen some nanos who have managed to practically hide something like a maxijet behind the LR.

 

thanks in advance for your replies (i might forget about this post for a few days)

[Coastie]

well if you decide to go with a koralia nano (the smaller ones) bigalsonline,com is having a ridiculous sale on them right now.

[swayd]

Make friends with people at your LFS, thats how I got my stuff for dirt cheap!!!!!!!!!

 

But I think a Koralia Nano is nice, maybe a K1 depending on how much LR and the types of corals you will be keeping!

[1fishmonger]

Best = MP10.

 

Most practical - Koralias. Nano or 1 depending on what you're keeping. I would prefer 2 smaller powerheads over 1 larger one. It's good to have flow coming from different directions

[gulfsurfer101]

Best = MP10.

 

Most practical - Koralias. Nano or 1 depending on what you're keeping. I would prefer 2 smaller powerheads over 1 larger one. It's good to have flow coming from different directions

Smart answer right there.

[Grenadine]

Thanks for the quick replies, keep them coming!

I think I will enjoy this site more than just staring off into all the great pictures.

 

 

I wanted to do some zoas, palys, mushrooms, and maybe a hammer or a frogspawn as I'd like to get a pair of clown fish without having an anemone take over my tank. I know clowns are pretty common, but they are really cute. -I do want some shrimp too.

 

I was considering modding an AQ70 into a small fuge and was hoping I'd get the added flow from the down spout, and with a proper powerhead I'd get adequate flow.

 

Also, I am open to suggestions. But I really, really like the look of zoas.

[1fishmonger]

So you really don't need too much flow. You could probably get by with one Koralia Evo 425 but I would recommend 2 x Koralia Nanos at 245 GPH. One in upper left corner, one in bottom right corner..Both facing front center of tank and you're good to go

 

32.99

http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-Nano-A...8300&sr=8-2

 

29.99

http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-Nano-A...8300&sr=8-5

 

Those price will be tough to beat when you take shipping and tax into account (pending location)

 

Lighting is more important than flow, really... Look into get a small T5 fixture or PC fixture. No need for halides. If you and your wallet are up for it - Look into LEDs. Less heat transfer to tank, no bulb replacement...and yes, I think they're awesome. Well suited for what you want to keep.

[straydog]

The koraila wavemaker with 2 nano koralia would work nice . You could adjust the flow and the koraila that go with the wavemaker are a little smaller.

[ScubaJ]

32.99

http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-Nano-A...8300&sr=8-2

 

29.99

http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-Nano-A...8300&sr=8-5

 

Those price will be tough to beat when you take shipping and tax into account (pending location)

 

BigAlsonline has the 425's for $17... free shipping on $75 order.

[1fishmonger]

BigAlsonline has the 425's for $17... free shipping on $75 order.

 

 

 

Good deal - I looked at the site briefly but didn't see the nano or 425 listed.

[joy13]

Good deal - I looked at the site briefly but didn't see the nano or 425 listed.

 

 

Check the drop down http://www.bigalsonline.com/Koralia-Nano_9...&tc=default

[Grenadine]

I guess the consensus is to go for the Koralias. I'm Canadian (Toronto) so Big Als Online just had their Canadian sale on those puppies. I have a month so they might have a boxing day sale (day after christmas). They usually do.