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Mike
02-28-2011, 05:07 AM
I decided to get the controllable Korallias. I got the #6 pumps (2) of them with the dual controller. I keep needing to remind myself that this tank is not nearly as big as my old one. These pumps will go from 800-2500 GPH. They run between 4 and 10 watts. It is also a better deal for me right now than getting vortechs. The other advantage is being able to direct the flow. I only really need to get the dosing pump. I can do that next month to be up and running. When controllers go on sale again then I will get either the Apex or the Reef Keeper.
demonclownfish
02-28-2011, 06:06 AM
sounds sweet mike! get that baby up :)
Sea of Sorrow
02-28-2011, 07:24 AM
We run Koralias, Mike. They are a great pump. Ours have been running strong for a few years now. We are running a (non-controlled) #7 and #8 on our 180. I think two controlled #6 on that new tank will rock!
Mike
02-28-2011, 07:26 PM
These made economical sense to me. I can get the performance and almost the profile I want for about half of what the other pumps would cost me.
Mike
03-01-2011, 09:58 AM
Was thinking of getting the reef keeper lite just to control the lights with and monitor the PH. I find that I dont use a lot of the other extra stuff that is available. Anyone have opinions?
binford4000
03-01-2011, 07:06 PM
Was thinking of getting the reef keeper lite just to control the lights with and monitor the PH. I find that I dont use a lot of the other extra stuff that is available. Anyone have opinions?

I think the lite's a cool controller.You can easily upgrade it and it does allot for a fair price.Great for sensable reefers or someone on a budget.
Mike
03-01-2011, 10:24 PM
I am trying to keep it to a budget so I have money for corals later on :)
Mike
03-03-2011, 02:00 PM
The skimmer came today (SWC 180 cone) so I am pretty much in business to cycle once I pick the tank up hopefully Monday.
Burke
03-08-2011, 04:56 PM
I have a controllable koralia powerhead that you could have super cheap if you wanted. I bought it to try and see if I could get it to work my controller, but it needs some dumbass ac signal that I cant reproduce. I did cut the connector which would need to be resoldered on. But I could do that. PM if you are interested
Mike
03-08-2011, 08:24 PM
These are DC versions.
Burke
03-25-2011, 08:41 PM
I know. but the controllable ones are not a true dc signal. They are a low voltage ac signal. Its quite strange..