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Whisperer · 08/04/2009, 08:16 AM

Saw this CoralVue High Seas 202B double propeller and labeled to deliver 3000 gph (combined output for both propeller) for $44.95. Has anyone used this before?

iFisch · 08/04/2009, 08:33 AM

Mixed. Some say it's not quite up to the quality of the original Koralia, and some say its a decent unit.

I'd go Koralia or this one:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&pcatid=20171

I'm getting rid of my Koralia for the one above. I actually may go two 320's instead of one 530.

JMO.

Whisperer · 08/04/2009, 08:39 AM

Thanks. Looked at the Seio you were talking about. Their P1500 for the same price as the coralvue is only rated 1500 gph. Also, seio powerheads/pumps had quite a reputation if I remember correctly.

iFisch · 08/04/2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally posted by Whisperer
Thanks. Looked at the Seio you were talking about. Their P1500 for the same price as the coralvue is only rated 1500 gph. Also, seio powerheads/pumps had quite a reputation if I remember correctly.

I think it's about 75% like it, 25% don't. Not too bad.

As long as you get it from a reputable place, if anything goes wrong, just return it for a refund.

I know DFS is very generous about returns. So I'm actually going to do 2x 320's.

Sugar Magnolia · 08/04/2009, 08:46 AM

Seio is made by the Rio folks, and their reputation is pretty poor. Melting powerheads in the tank IIRC. I haven't heard alot about the Seio's being a bad powerhead though.

iFisch · 08/04/2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by Sugar Magnolia
Seio is made by the Rio folks, and their reputation is pretty poor. Melting powerheads in the tank IIRC. I haven't heard alot about the Seio's being a bad powerhead though.

I know Rio made some junk, but it looks like they have a decent PH in the SEIO Prop.

It's worth the shot for me, because I need a Koralia 2, but in my 14g it just isn't happening. WAY to big.

Aside from a MP10, this is my last option.

Whisperer · 08/04/2009, 09:07 AM

Agree that the koralias are too bulky. I don't like mine either. Was thinking I can replace 2 of the koralias with the coralvue. Although I am not sure about the dimension of the latter.

iFisch · 08/04/2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by Whisperer
Agree that the koralias are too bulky. I don't like mine either. Was thinking I can replace 2 of the koralias with the coralvue. Although I am not sure about the dimension of the latter.

Here you go:

http://www.aquacave.com/SearchResult...CategoryID=752

Whisperer · 08/04/2009, 09:38 AM

Thanks.

spw4949 · 08/04/2009, 09:57 AM

I have the seio 1500 in my 46 bowfront...It's kind of bulky IMO, of course it's in a 46 so take that for what it's worth. As far as how it works, it's pretty good, I don't have any real complaints.

08/04/2009, 08:16 AM	#1
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	Feedback on this powerhead Saw this CoralVue High Seas 202B double propeller and labeled to deliver 3000 gph (combined output for both propeller) for $44.95. Has anyone used this before? __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

08/04/2009, 08:39 AM	#3
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	Thanks. Looked at the Seio you were talking about. Their P1500 for the same price as the coralvue is only rated 1500 gph. Also, seio powerheads/pumps had quite a reputation if I remember correctly. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

08/04/2009, 08:46 AM	#5
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Seio is made by the Rio folks, and their reputation is pretty poor. Melting powerheads in the tank IIRC. I haven't heard alot about the Seio's being a bad powerhead though. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

08/04/2009, 09:07 AM	#7
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	Agree that the koralias are too bulky. I don't like mine either. Was thinking I can replace 2 of the koralias with the coralvue. Although I am not sure about the dimension of the latter. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

08/04/2009, 09:38 AM	#9
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	Thanks. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

08/04/2009, 08:33 AM	#2
iFisch Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 3,068	Mixed. Some say it's not quite up to the quality of the original Koralia, and some say its a decent unit. I'd go Koralia or this one: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&pcatid=20171 I'm getting rid of my Koralia for the one above. I actually may go two 320's instead of one 530. JMO.

08/04/2009, 09:57 AM	#10
spw4949 Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany, N.Y. Posts: 1,594	I have the seio 1500 in my 46 bowfront...It's kind of bulky IMO, of course it's in a 46 so take that for what it's worth. As far as how it works, it's pretty good, I don't have any real complaints. __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump.