Seio or Tunze Stream?

weap0n_X · 02/28/2006, 04:13 PM

Hi, I am upgrading my (2) Seio 620's. I am debating weather to get a Stream or Seio. The flow comming out of the Seios were not as strong as I wanted. My tank is a 72g, soon to have alot of SPS, clams, and some lps. Which seio would you reccomend and how many? Or should I get a one Tunze Stream 6000 w/Controller?

Thanks.

PiNaPLeX · 02/28/2006, 04:16 PM

If you have the money, I say go with the Tunze. But if cost is an issue, I think 2 seio 820's or 2 seio 1100's would do the trick.

reg828 · 02/28/2006, 04:19 PM

get one seio one seio 2100 and one 1100. that would be enough. and cost less

trmiv · 02/28/2006, 04:31 PM

I own both. Although they both move water, they really don't compare. The Seios are good power heads, but they really don't compare to a Tunze, especially the controllable Tunze. I own two Seio 820's, one 620, and a Tunze Stream 6000 with a single controller. The Tunze is simply the coolest aquarium device I've ever owned. Reliable, powerful, efficient, adjustable. It's so cool with the pulse action going on.

Of course, the cost is the big factor. If you can't justify the cost of the Tunze, the Seio's are good powerheads. They move a lot of water, and do it at a reasonable price. Some of the models (my 820 and 620) can be prone to not starting after being turned off, and sometimes just stopping for no reason though.

weap0n_X · 02/28/2006, 04:52 PM

I am thinking about getting 2 1500's. Would that be too much flow for my tank? Also, would it disturb the sandbed?

dhnguyen · 02/28/2006, 05:20 PM

If you can afford it get a Tunze if not you might want to consider modding your SEIO to get better flow.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=35

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=36

Swapping out that "fancy" SEIO impeller with a regular RC boat propeller will increase the flow greatly.

OR... Get yourself a Maxijet and do this. Much better than SEIO's IMO.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=26 (scroll half way down)

D.

02/28/2006, 04:13 PM	#1
weap0n_X Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N. Virginia Posts: 393	Seio or Tunze Stream? Hi, I am upgrading my (2) Seio 620's. I am debating weather to get a Stream or Seio. The flow comming out of the Seios were not as strong as I wanted. My tank is a 72g, soon to have alot of SPS, clams, and some lps. Which seio would you reccomend and how many? Or should I get a one Tunze Stream 6000 w/Controller? Thanks.

02/28/2006, 04:16 PM	#2
PiNaPLeX Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 439	If you have the money, I say go with the Tunze. But if cost is an issue, I think 2 seio 820's or 2 seio 1100's would do the trick. __________________ PiNaPLe X - If fate really exsists, then it HATES my guts! Current Tank Info: 29g glass tank, Penguin 330 filter, AquaC Remora Skimmer, 2x65w PowerCompacts (10k & actinic), 90g RR AGA tank /w Megaflow(in progress), 40g Sump/Fuge, 2 x Seio 1500, Dolphin 800, 2x250W MH (XM 10k), 2x54W T5 (Actinic Plus + True Actinic)

02/28/2006, 04:31 PM	#4
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	I own both. Although they both move water, they really don't compare. The Seios are good power heads, but they really don't compare to a Tunze, especially the controllable Tunze. I own two Seio 820's, one 620, and a Tunze Stream 6000 with a single controller. The Tunze is simply the coolest aquarium device I've ever owned. Reliable, powerful, efficient, adjustable. It's so cool with the pulse action going on. Of course, the cost is the big factor. If you can't justify the cost of the Tunze, the Seio's are good powerheads. They move a lot of water, and do it at a reasonable price. Some of the models (my 820 and 620) can be prone to not starting after being turned off, and sometimes just stopping for no reason though. __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return

02/28/2006, 04:19 PM	#3
reg828 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	get one seio one seio 2100 and one 1100. that would be enough. and cost less

02/28/2006, 04:52 PM	#5
weap0n_X Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N. Virginia Posts: 393	I am thinking about getting 2 1500's. Would that be too much flow for my tank? Also, would it disturb the sandbed?

02/28/2006, 05:20 PM	#6
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	If you can afford it get a Tunze if not you might want to consider modding your SEIO to get better flow. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=35 http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=36 Swapping out that "fancy" SEIO impeller with a regular RC boat propeller will increase the flow greatly. OR... Get yourself a Maxijet and do this. Much better than SEIO's IMO. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=26 (scroll half way down) D.