Seio

budjr8000 · 11/27/2006, 09:13 PM

Hello

I am looking to add some flow to my tank. Just wondering if any one has any comets or sorties on using the SEIO's, if so I would like to hear what you think about them. I mean for the money you get a high amount of flow.

Thanks mike

ACBlinky · 11/27/2006, 10:13 PM

I responded to this same question in the General forum (it's only necessary to post in one place, most of us read more than one section

) but I'll add my thoughts here as well.

I have an 820 and a 1500, no problems at all so far -- I adore them. If you're handy and like DIY you could try modding a maxijet, I chose to go for the Seios instead. Yes, for the money you get not only a lot of flow but it's also widely distributed so it's not as harsh as the flow coming from a smaller powerhead like a MJ. They're not designed for use with wavemakers, and some people have reported restart issues, but overall Seios have a good reputation.

a4twenty · 11/28/2006, 06:47 AM

i use seio's too, same as AC a 1500 and an 820. they can't be used with regular wavemaker but seio has come out with a controller now that ramps them up and down.

for the money and the amount of flow you can get, i definitely recommend them.

650-IS350 · 11/28/2006, 09:47 AM

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...io.asp?CartId=

Get the 1500s there good. I have 2 of them.. also the 2600 but don't use it since its tooo strong...

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...egory_Code=RIO

the controller-

2NDTIME AROUND · 11/28/2006, 09:48 AM

I have 2 820's, so far so good.

George Grogan · 11/28/2006, 10:01 AM

I have 3 620's. Everything's great so far...

Shooter7 · 11/28/2006, 10:08 AM

I have a pair of 1500's that are coming up on a year old and still doing fine. Also have a 620 that I bought used and use it for salt mixing and in my QT sometimes, have no idea how old it is but it's still running fine.

jasert39 · 11/28/2006, 11:40 AM

you hear some yrouble restarting stories but i have two 820;s and an 1100 and everything is doing perfectly.

11/27/2006, 09:13 PM	#1
budjr8000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 188	Seio Hello I am looking to add some flow to my tank. Just wondering if any one has any comets or sorties on using the SEIO's, if so I would like to hear what you think about them. I mean for the money you get a high amount of flow. Thanks mike __________________ Oh no, the cat has gone fishing... Again! Current Tank Info: 46 bowfront

11/27/2006, 10:13 PM	#2
ACBlinky Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada Posts: 4,954 Blog Entries: 20	I responded to this same question in the General forum (it's only necessary to post in one place, most of us read more than one section ) but I'll add my thoughts here as well. I have an 820 and a 1500, no problems at all so far -- I adore them. If you're handy and like DIY you could try modding a maxijet, I chose to go for the Seios instead. Yes, for the money you get not only a lot of flow but it's also widely distributed so it's not as harsh as the flow coming from a smaller powerhead like a MJ. They're not designed for use with wavemakers, and some people have reported restart issues, but overall Seios have a good reputation. __________________ "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef, 30g sump/refugium, LED lighting, 100lbs LR, coral beauty, flame angel, blue & yellow tangs, gobies, damsels, 6-line wrasse, lawnmower blenny, dottyback, clown pair, rabbitfish, shrimp, crabs, CUC.

11/28/2006, 09:47 AM	#4
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...io.asp?CartId= Get the 1500s there good. I have 2 of them.. also the 2600 but don't use it since its tooo strong... http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...egory_Code=RIO the controller- __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

11/28/2006, 09:48 AM	#5
2NDTIME AROUND Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: HOMOSASSA FL. Posts: 97	I have 2 820's, so far so good. __________________ Just another rocky shoal your ship must navigate on the sea of life. Current Tank Info: 120 galon drilled tank with 30 gal sum, refgium, nautilus te skimmer driven by mag7, mag12 return pump. 260 watts pc lighting

11/28/2006, 10:08 AM	#7
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	I have a pair of 1500's that are coming up on a year old and still doing fine. Also have a 620 that I bought used and use it for salt mixing and in my QT sometimes, have no idea how old it is but it's still running fine. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

11/28/2006, 06:47 AM	#3
a4twenty Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,603	i use seio's too, same as AC a 1500 and an 820. they can't be used with regular wavemaker but seio has come out with a controller now that ramps them up and down. for the money and the amount of flow you can get, i definitely recommend them.

11/28/2006, 10:01 AM	#6
George Grogan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 130	I have 3 620's. Everything's great so far...

11/28/2006, 11:40 AM	#8
jasert39 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 759	you hear some yrouble restarting stories but i have two 820;s and an 1100 and everything is doing perfectly. __________________ Trust the Process Current Tank Info: 75 gallon RR Display, 30 gallon sump, SRO INT1000, Jebao CP9's, Marsaqua LEDS.