Saio 1100 in 25g tank for flow?

dpsa98 · 06/25/2006, 11:03 AM

Right now I have 2 AquaClear 30 powerheads in my tank 175gph flow rate and I am not sure if that is enough flow for my tank I am just starting out and I'm keeping a mixed reef eventually I will add 2-3 fish. My question is If I just keep one of my powerheads in and add a Saito 1100 in the middle pointing to the front of the tank would that be too much flow or would it push the water against the front wall and distribute it nicely around the tank?

Thank you ,
Dave

Arik · 06/25/2006, 12:42 PM

I don't think your fish would be able to swim in that tank!

paulhines · 06/25/2006, 12:45 PM

I have an 820 in a 29g high tank alone with a Mag 7 for return, and it's a nice gentle flow. I would imagine a Seio 1100 would be a little more, but still fine.

I'm not sure about the other powerhead...

xtrstangx · 06/25/2006, 12:58 PM

Too much flow if you have sand, IMO.

dpsa98 · 06/25/2006, 01:44 PM

ohhh yeah I forgot I do have sand , I guess it would look like a sandstorm in there all the time. I guess I could go with a saio 620 or an 820

crumbletop · 06/25/2006, 01:55 PM

Too much flow. It will likely throw water out of the tank if mounted as you describe. A 620 or 820 would work better, IMO.

ddboy · 06/25/2006, 05:34 PM

I would go with the 620 for your set up

badpacket · 06/25/2006, 05:47 PM

I've had an 1100 and a 1500 in a 29g with sand. The 1500 does lift sand up, no matter where it is placed. The 1100 I run along the rear back side of the tank, and it then comes forward along a side and out to the front. The 4 anenomes and clowns all seem to love the flow along with the assorted softies.
I would suggest a couple of 820's pointing forward diagonally.

Bagz · 06/25/2006, 06:35 PM

thats so much flow for your 29 gallon i have a 620 and 820 in my 60 there pointed towards the front and if there not adjusted right i get a sandstorm

ReeferMonkey · 06/25/2006, 08:19 PM

I wouldn't recommend it. I have 2 820s in my 20L and I think it would be better of with multiple maxijets on a wavetimer. I had an 1100 in the tank for about 5 minutes but it was too big and pushed WAY too much water around.

06/25/2006, 11:03 AM	#1
dpsa98 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fallon,Nv Posts: 234	Saio 1100 in 25g tank for flow? Right now I have 2 AquaClear 30 powerheads in my tank 175gph flow rate and I am not sure if that is enough flow for my tank I am just starting out and I'm keeping a mixed reef eventually I will add 2-3 fish. My question is If I just keep one of my powerheads in and add a Saito 1100 in the middle pointing to the front of the tank would that be too much flow or would it push the water against the front wall and distribute it nicely around the tank? Thank you , Dave

06/25/2006, 01:55 PM	#6
crumbletop Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 4,718	Too much flow. It will likely throw water out of the tank if mounted as you describe. A 620 or 820 would work better, IMO. __________________ "Misers get up early in the morning; and burglars, I am informed, get up the night before." - GK Chesterton Current Tank Info: 90 gallon AGA RR. 20 gal sump. 6x54W T5. AquaController Jr.

06/25/2006, 12:42 PM	#2
Arik Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fairport NY Posts: 593	I don't think your fish would be able to swim in that tank!

06/25/2006, 12:45 PM	#3
paulhines Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 331	I have an 820 in a 29g high tank alone with a Mag 7 for return, and it's a nice gentle flow. I would imagine a Seio 1100 would be a little more, but still fine. I'm not sure about the other powerhead...

06/25/2006, 12:58 PM	#4
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	Too much flow if you have sand, IMO.

06/25/2006, 01:44 PM	#5
dpsa98 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fallon,Nv Posts: 234	ohhh yeah I forgot I do have sand , I guess it would look like a sandstorm in there all the time. I guess I could go with a saio 620 or an 820

06/25/2006, 05:34 PM	#7
ddboy Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Covina, California Posts: 282	I would go with the 620 for your set up

06/25/2006, 05:47 PM	#8
badpacket Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,459	I've had an 1100 and a 1500 in a 29g with sand. The 1500 does lift sand up, no matter where it is placed. The 1100 I run along the rear back side of the tank, and it then comes forward along a side and out to the front. The 4 anenomes and clowns all seem to love the flow along with the assorted softies. I would suggest a couple of 820's pointing forward diagonally.

06/25/2006, 06:35 PM	#9
Bagz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: cali Posts: 366	thats so much flow for your 29 gallon i have a 620 and 820 in my 60 there pointed towards the front and if there not adjusted right i get a sandstorm

06/25/2006, 08:19 PM	#10
ReeferMonkey Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,099	I wouldn't recommend it. I have 2 820s in my 20L and I think it would be better of with multiple maxijets on a wavetimer. I had an 1100 in the tank for about 5 minutes but it was too big and pushed WAY too much water around.