what size seio?

CKreef · 06/02/2006, 01:49 PM

I have a 58g tank should i go with an 820 or 1100? Thanks

ChickenCannoneer · 06/02/2006, 01:50 PM

I would say get a couple of 820's and aim them from the corners to the front. HTH, Tim

xtrstangx · 06/02/2006, 01:52 PM

What would be even better is 2 620's or 2 820's.

ChickenCannoneer · 06/02/2006, 01:56 PM

Hmm that sounds like a good idea xtrstangx

CKreef · 06/02/2006, 02:06 PM

Already an mj 1200 in the tank

xtrstangx · 06/02/2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CKreef
Already an mj 1200 in the tank

No problem. Use 2 620's.

Wryknow · 06/02/2006, 02:24 PM

Using the 1100 would work well in combination with a MJ1200 or two on a timer. The 1100 would provide a nice constant stream across the length of the tank and then the MJs on a wave timer would provide good current variation. Just a thought.

Of course, I understand that TAAM is releasing a SEIO controller in the near future so you may want to factor that into your decision. Two 620s or 820s would work well too but they would cost more I think.

ChickenCannoneer · 06/02/2006, 02:52 PM

Also don't get your hopes up about the Seio controller it controls two pumps and controls them exactly the same and isn't able to alternate the power level to them. Price is also going to be about $200. Just something to think about, Tim

Andrew · 06/02/2006, 03:10 PM

Do you have sand in the tank? If it's BB then you can up the flow some.

CKreef · 06/02/2006, 03:12 PM

its sand

Andrew · 06/02/2006, 03:20 PM

O. Two 620s or 820s would be perfect then. I used two 620s in my 75 ( 4' ) when I had sand and it was a good amount of flow but not enough for my liking.

nathansinger · 06/05/2006, 04:39 PM

I run my 65 w/ 2 620s and my 80 w/ 2 820s and it works great. Gives you lots of options for the direction you would like the flow and also some lower flow areas for ricordea and the like.

xlayedoutx · 06/05/2006, 05:18 PM

I run my 75 with a seio 1100 and a seio 620. Judgeing by the way my corals blow around I'd say its almost to much flow, but they seem to be doing fine.

06/02/2006, 01:49 PM	#1
CKreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland City Posts: 1,614	what size seio? I have a 58g tank should i go with an 820 or 1100? Thanks

06/02/2006, 02:24 PM	#7
Wryknow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,203	Using the 1100 would work well in combination with a MJ1200 or two on a timer. The 1100 would provide a nice constant stream across the length of the tank and then the MJs on a wave timer would provide good current variation. Just a thought. Of course, I understand that TAAM is releasing a SEIO controller in the near future so you may want to factor that into your decision. Two 620s or 820s would work well too but they would cost more I think. __________________ You cannot use reason to change the opinion of a person that did not use reason to form their opinion in the first place. Current Tank Info: 65 G RR, w/ 50 G sump/refugium, DIY LED lighting, AquaMaxx CO-1 skimmer, Tunze 1073.050 return

06/05/2006, 04:39 PM	#12
nathansinger Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 54	I run my 65 w/ 2 620s and my 80 w/ 2 820s and it works great. Gives you lots of options for the direction you would like the flow and also some lower flow areas for ricordea and the like. __________________ Me, fail English? That's unpossible!! Current Tank Info: 65 and 80 reefs, 4 20 gallon growout and quarantine tanks

06/05/2006, 05:18 PM	#13
xlayedoutx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clovis Ca Posts: 383	I run my 75 with a seio 1100 and a seio 620. Judgeing by the way my corals blow around I'd say its almost to much flow, but they seem to be doing fine. __________________ I may be new but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Current Tank Info: 40G Breeder with built in overflow, (2) Hydra 26HD’s, (4) T5’s, BM Nac 3.5 Skimmer

06/02/2006, 01:50 PM	#2
ChickenCannoneer Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hudson, OH Posts: 1,268	I would say get a couple of 820's and aim them from the corners to the front. HTH, Tim

06/02/2006, 01:52 PM	#3
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	What would be even better is 2 620's or 2 820's.

06/02/2006, 01:56 PM	#4
ChickenCannoneer Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hudson, OH Posts: 1,268	Hmm that sounds like a good idea xtrstangx

06/02/2006, 02:06 PM	#5
CKreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland City Posts: 1,614	Already an mj 1200 in the tank

06/02/2006, 02:52 PM	#8
ChickenCannoneer Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hudson, OH Posts: 1,268	Also don't get your hopes up about the Seio controller it controls two pumps and controls them exactly the same and isn't able to alternate the power level to them. Price is also going to be about $200. Just something to think about, Tim

06/02/2006, 03:10 PM	#9
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Do you have sand in the tank? If it's BB then you can up the flow some.

06/02/2006, 03:12 PM	#10
CKreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland City Posts: 1,614	its sand

06/02/2006, 03:20 PM	#11
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	O. Two 620s or 820s would be perfect then. I used two 620s in my 75 ( 4' ) when I had sand and it was a good amount of flow but not enough for my liking.