seio pumps catching fish

volivier · 01/31/2007, 05:43 PM

I added two seio 2600's to my tank last month. I've got my large foxface, he lived, stuck on it and just lost a clown tang, about the size of a business card. Anyone else have this happen and how can I stop it from happening again?

lhoy · 01/31/2007, 07:05 PM

I doubt a healthy foxface would just get stuck to a powerhead (or a clown tang for that matter). Did you see them get sucked up or just find them that way?

Lee

proboscis · 01/31/2007, 07:06 PM

i had one kill two small black percula's sucks i think it sucked em in when they were sleeping it cut the back of they're body off to the bone. make's me sad

volivier · 01/31/2007, 07:10 PM

i didn't have the safety case on it for maximum flow. i just put them on. They were eating and healthy. I just found them on them.

RokleM · 01/31/2007, 08:17 PM

Since it's the SPS forum, put an encrusting SPS over all the holes to completely shut down the pump?

Your best bet would be the equipment forum.

Cody Ray · 02/01/2007, 02:39 AM

Many fish will use a pump as a "bed" so it is possible for a fish to become stuck.

RichConley · 02/01/2007, 09:22 AM

pull off the flow adjusting collar too..it makes the intake way too restrictive.

volivier · 02/01/2007, 10:40 AM

i asked admin. to move this to equipment thread area.

BUT, do you think the placement of the seio's is good for my 135 gal. oceanic tank? the two 2600 on the ends toward the front, and the other seios in the back facing to the front?

someone said I should take the covers back off the seio 2600's? I only put them on to stop fish from getting sucked in.

Rays · 02/01/2007, 11:17 AM

Your choice, more flow, and less fish, or less flow, no losses.

volivier · 02/01/2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RichConley
pull off the flow adjusting collar too..it makes the intake way too restrictive.

?adjusting collar?

I see some of the italians tanks have lots of fish, I want it all too! LOL

besl · 02/01/2007, 11:32 AM

Happened to me as well with 2 - 1500s. Yellow tang just didn't see it coming. The way I stopped it from happening was by exchanging them for mj's and aquaclears.

dmoneymaker · 02/01/2007, 11:50 AM

A healthy fish should not get caught in the seio

volivier · 02/01/2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dmoneymaker
A healthy fish should not get caught in the seio

the foxface is still alive and doing fine, eating, swimming, etc. If he isn't healthy he shows no sign of illness, other than getting stuck to the seio pump. I agree with you, but.....the fish is still fine.

mhurley · 02/02/2007, 06:50 AM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

MR PALM BEACH · 02/02/2007, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChinChek787
Many fish will use a pump as a "bed" so it is possible for a fish to become stuck.

I have prec that at night I guess you can say when he/she sleeps It goes about 1" underneath my M/J 1200 for the night. No problems yet.

Driftwood · 02/02/2007, 08:52 AM

My two baby false percs sleep on top of my MJ900 in my hex tank. I just ordered 2 Seio 1500's for my 75! I hope none of my fish get sucked up! I'll probably run the pumps restricted anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Dave

01/31/2007, 05:43 PM	#1
volivier Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 335	seio pumps catching fish I added two seio 2600's to my tank last month. I've got my large foxface, he lived, stuck on it and just lost a clown tang, about the size of a business card. Anyone else have this happen and how can I stop it from happening again? __________________ Valerie 224 gallon acrylic, MP 60, 2 jaebo pumps, w 80 gal. sump, octopus extreme 300 skimmer, uv 25IL, 2 radion, aquatic life 12 bulb T5 fixture Current Tank Info: 224 acrylic, 80 gallon custom sump, Deltec skimmer, lifereef calcium reactor, radions

01/31/2007, 07:05 PM	#2
lhoy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 431	I doubt a healthy foxface would just get stuck to a powerhead (or a clown tang for that matter). Did you see them get sucked up or just find them that way? Lee __________________ I'm not A.D.D., I'm just . . . Hey look, a Squirrel! Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Current Solana, (2) Tunze Nanostreams 6025, (1) Koralia Nano, Current Outer Orbit 150 Watt X 2 65 Watt PC, Current Prime 1/10th Chiller, Soon to be upgraded Skimmer

01/31/2007, 07:10 PM	#4
volivier Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 335	i didn't have the safety case on it for maximum flow. i just put them on. They were eating and healthy. I just found them on them. __________________ Valerie 224 gallon acrylic, MP 60, 2 jaebo pumps, w 80 gal. sump, octopus extreme 300 skimmer, uv 25IL, 2 radion, aquatic life 12 bulb T5 fixture Current Tank Info: 224 acrylic, 80 gallon custom sump, Deltec skimmer, lifereef calcium reactor, radions

01/31/2007, 08:17 PM	#5
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	Since it's the SPS forum, put an encrusting SPS over all the holes to completely shut down the pump? Your best bet would be the equipment forum. __________________ -Eric-

02/01/2007, 02:39 AM	#6
Cody Ray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,101	Many fish will use a pump as a "bed" so it is possible for a fish to become stuck. __________________ Limit 1 stupid question per day Current Tank Info: Mr. Aqua 7.5g bowfront

01/31/2007, 07:06 PM	#3
proboscis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 278	i had one kill two small black percula's sucks i think it sucked em in when they were sleeping it cut the back of they're body off to the bone. make's me sad

02/01/2007, 09:22 AM	#7
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	pull off the flow adjusting collar too..it makes the intake way too restrictive. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

02/01/2007, 10:40 AM	#8
volivier Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 335	seio placement i asked admin. to move this to equipment thread area. BUT, do you think the placement of the seio's is good for my 135 gal. oceanic tank? the two 2600 on the ends toward the front, and the other seios in the back facing to the front? someone said I should take the covers back off the seio 2600's? I only put them on to stop fish from getting sucked in. __________________ Valerie 224 gallon acrylic, MP 60, 2 jaebo pumps, w 80 gal. sump, octopus extreme 300 skimmer, uv 25IL, 2 radion, aquatic life 12 bulb T5 fixture Current Tank Info: 224 acrylic, 80 gallon custom sump, Deltec skimmer, lifereef calcium reactor, radions

02/01/2007, 11:17 AM	#9
Rays Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Mansfield, Ma Posts: 948	Your choice, more flow, and less fish, or less flow, no losses. __________________ What! I need this too? Current Tank Info: 90 seahorse, 60 hex seahorse, 55 reef

02/01/2007, 11:32 AM	#11
besl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boston-burb, MA Posts: 800	Happened to me as well with 2 - 1500s. Yellow tang just didn't see it coming. The way I stopped it from happening was by exchanging them for mj's and aquaclears. __________________ Why did kamakazi pilots wear helmets? Current Tank Info: 55 Gal, 260W CF, 60 lbs LR, CC base, 7 fish, 10 corals, Aquafuge - chaetomorpha & grape

02/01/2007, 11:50 AM	#12
dmoneymaker Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 86	A healthy fish should not get caught in the seio

02/02/2007, 06:50 AM	#14
mhurley RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Illinois'ish Posts: 38,805	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 60G Cube

02/02/2007, 08:52 AM	#16
Driftwood Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gardiner, ME Posts: 841	My two baby false percs sleep on top of my MJ900 in my hex tank. I just ordered 2 Seio 1500's for my 75! I hope none of my fish get sucked up! I'll probably run the pumps restricted anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem. Dave