powerhead for 10 gallon?

LoudBimmer · 08/17/2011, 04:36 PM

Right now i have Hydor Koralia Nano Aquarium Pump, 4.5 Watts powerhead, but i'm afraid it's not enough. Should i get bigger powerhead?

here's my tank

Also, now i added 1-1.5" of sand, after taking that picture.

Ron Reefman · 08/17/2011, 04:59 PM

That pump is rated at 425gph and you don't think that is enough? In a 10g tank you're turning your water over 40+ times/hour. It should be more than enough, maybe even too much in a tank that small. Two smaller pumps with one at either end might be a better solution.

LoudBimmer · 08/17/2011, 05:07 PM

looked like it wasn't enough. I can still put corals in right?

Ron Reefman · 08/17/2011, 05:23 PM

How long has the tank been running? Is it cycled? What kind of light do you have? And after all that, the answer is ... maybe.

LoudBimmer · 08/17/2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

How long has the tank been running? Is it cycled? What kind of light do you have? And after all that, the answer is ... maybe.

it's running cycle now, and i have T5 lighting , 18" light bulbs in it. I was planning on getting easy to take care of corals.

Ron Reefman · 08/17/2011, 05:41 PM

Let it cycle and then you should be OK with easy (hearty) corals. But I'd consider a small basic crean up crew first (a snail or two, a hermit crab or two, maybe a peppermint shrimp... these are all inexpensive). And odds are that somewhere down the road in the next few months, you are going to have some kind of an algae bloom. Don't buy anything expensive until after that happens. Take your time and it should work out OK. Rush it and you'll likely have a mess on your hands.

LoudBimmer · 08/17/2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

Let it cycle and then you should be OK with easy (hearty) corals. But I'd consider a small basic crean up crew first (a snail or two, a hermit crab or two, maybe a peppermint shrimp... these are all inexpensive). And odds are that somewhere down the road in the next few months, you are going to have some kind of an algae bloom. Don't buy anything expensive until after that happens. Take your time and it should work out OK. Rush it and you'll likely have a mess on your hands.

For CUC i was planning on getting 4 snails, 2 hermit crabs and 2 peppermint shrimps. Not planning on buying expensive corals until i'll upgrade to nano cube.

Thanks for the help

jong11 · 08/17/2011, 08:06 PM

I have two koralia 240gph in my 10gal with no problems

CodeMan28 · 08/17/2011, 09:29 PM

i had the nano 425 in my 10g nano tank. It work great, my torch loved it.

cloak · 08/18/2011, 10:54 AM

The GPH on those Koralia pumps are notoriously inaccurate IMO. I use a Koralia 1 to mix water in a 5 gallon bucket and the water hardly moves. I can't imagine using that in a 10 gallon tank as my only circulation pump. I can see the scum on top of the water now. You might want to consider either upgrading or adding another powerhead.

SneakyPete · 08/18/2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloak

The GPH on those Koralia pumps are notoriously inaccurate IMO. I use a Koralia 1 to mix water in a 5 gallon bucket and the water hardly moves. I can't imagine using that in a 10 gallon tank as my only circulation pump. I can see the scum on top of the water now. You might want to consider either upgrading or adding another powerhead.

I agree that they are a little low, but I use a Koralia 240 to mix my salt water in a 5 gallon bucket and it works great. I have a Evolution 750 and a nano 425 in my 40B DT right now and it moves the water quite well. I have an extra 750 and might replace the 425 with the 750, but i don't think I would have to.

Anyway, a 425 would be fine alone in a 10g. I think 2 nano 240s would work "better" just because you could get a little more of a random flow.

stewartms · 08/18/2011, 11:52 AM

Looks like you have a HOB filter as well. This is also adding flow. You will prob be ok with what you have. A little more might not hurt, but Some on this site will mount a 300hp outboard in their tank as soon as they can figure out how to do it.

jamest0o0 · 08/18/2011, 02:27 PM

vortech mp10

08/17/2011, 04:36 PM	#1
LoudBimmer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 26	powerhead for 10 gallon? Right now i have Hydor Koralia Nano Aquarium Pump, 4.5 Watts powerhead, but i'm afraid it's not enough. Should i get bigger powerhead? here's my tank Also, now i added 1-1.5" of sand, after taking that picture.

08/17/2011, 04:59 PM	#2
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	That pump is rated at 425gph and you don't think that is enough? In a 10g tank you're turning your water over 40+ times/hour. It should be more than enough, maybe even too much in a tank that small. Two smaller pumps with one at either end might be a better solution. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/17/2011, 05:23 PM	#4
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	How long has the tank been running? Is it cycled? What kind of light do you have? And after all that, the answer is ... maybe. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/17/2011, 05:41 PM	#6
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Let it cycle and then you should be OK with easy (hearty) corals. But I'd consider a small basic crean up crew first (a snail or two, a hermit crab or two, maybe a peppermint shrimp... these are all inexpensive). And odds are that somewhere down the road in the next few months, you are going to have some kind of an algae bloom. Don't buy anything expensive until after that happens. Take your time and it should work out OK. Rush it and you'll likely have a mess on your hands. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/17/2011, 08:06 PM	#8
jong11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 396	I have two koralia 240gph in my 10gal with no problems __________________ 10 gallon nano - par 38 led bulb, 2 hk nano 240gph, 75w jager heater, aquaclear 70 (w/ ac 20 impeller), rkl controller Current Tank Info: 10 gal nano, 40 gal breeder (in progress)

08/17/2011, 05:07 PM	#3
LoudBimmer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 26	looked like it wasn't enough. I can still put corals in right?

08/17/2011, 09:29 PM	#9
CodeMan28 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 113	i had the nano 425 in my 10g nano tank. It work great, my torch loved it.

08/18/2011, 10:54 AM	#10
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	The GPH on those Koralia pumps are notoriously inaccurate IMO. I use a Koralia 1 to mix water in a 5 gallon bucket and the water hardly moves. I can't imagine using that in a 10 gallon tank as my only circulation pump. I can see the scum on top of the water now. You might want to consider either upgrading or adding another powerhead.

08/18/2011, 11:52 AM	#12
stewartms Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jacksonville Florida / Bay Area California Posts: 110	Looks like you have a HOB filter as well. This is also adding flow. You will prob be ok with what you have. A little more might not hurt, but Some on this site will mount a 300hp outboard in their tank as soon as they can figure out how to do it.

08/18/2011, 02:27 PM	#13
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	vortech mp10 __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

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