Seio Pumps

hawkfish21 · #1 03/28/2005, 06:09 PM

I am looking to ditch the maxi-jets in my 135 for more flow. I really like the Seio Pumps. How many and what size does everyone have in 100 gallon plus size tanks? My reef tank is mainly LPS and Zooanthids.

moggyhill · #2 03/28/2005, 06:13 PM

I have 2 820's in a 120 gallon.

J_Geisinger000 · #3 03/28/2005, 08:25 PM

I have 2 820's in my 90
you might want to go with 2 or3 1100 gph
remeber the flow is coming out of a much bigger openig than your maxi's so its a more getnle flow

bergzy · #4 03/28/2005, 08:55 PM

2 820's would do great in your tank...

i would keep the ph's on a wavemaker pointed in such a way to break up the laminar flow that the seio's will create. corals do not like a laminar flow...it's like blowing into a dog's face...

but dont ask me why they like their head out of a car window!

sherm71tank · #5 03/28/2005, 08:58 PM

I would recommend 2 or 3 of the 820's.

Mstamic · #6 03/28/2005, 09:05 PM

i have 2 620's in a 75 gal display on alternating DIY wally world timers for that wave effect....though i have a few other smaller PH in the rockwork.

link to the wally world variable water flow timers

I really like their broad stream though where they're placed in a 4' tank i really have to becareful with what they're pointing at...some of the corals don't like that much flow.

hawkfish21 · #7 03/28/2005, 10:17 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

sjm817 · #8 03/28/2005, 10:21 PM

I thought there was a problem running Seio's on a timer?

antony1103 · #9 03/28/2005, 10:25 PM

Thats what i heard too.

moggyhill · #10 03/29/2005, 07:06 AM

there is a problem. They are supposed to be coming out with their own version of a wavemaker timer that works with the seios.

Ironman · #11 03/29/2005, 03:04 PM

I just installed a 1500 and an 1100 in my 110.

drock59 · #12 03/31/2005, 09:23 PM

any recomendations for SEIO's in a 55g?? I have four maxi jet 1200 right now but i would like wider flow.

sherm71tank · #13 03/31/2005, 09:29 PM

2 of the 820's will give you plenty of flow.

drock59 · #14 03/31/2005, 09:32 PM

Do you think that will be too much flow with four maxi 1200's and a my mag 9.5???

sherm71tank · #15 03/31/2005, 09:36 PM

I would remove the maxi's and just go with the 820's. Then if you arent happy or can't get the flow the way you want try addding a maxi back in. I think you will be happy with the 820's, they move alot of water and its a gentle current to.

Lionfan · #16 03/31/2005, 09:45 PM

I am istalling a seio 1500 on a 72g bowfront, can the flow be adjusted and do you think I will have to adjust it. I will be putting it in back corner pointed toward the middle front of the bow.

sherm71tank · #17 03/31/2005, 10:03 PM

That is going to be alot flow! The good thing is that if it is to much ( I don't know what your preferences are or what corals you intend on keeping - I would say it is to much for softies though ) you can adjust the flow easily.

Lionfan · #18 03/31/2005, 10:18 PM

Thanks Sherm, The 72 will be barebottom and yes I have mostly zoos, ricordia, leathers. Is there just a knob to turn down flow and does it stress out motor to do so??

The Hawk'ster · #19 03/31/2005, 10:29 PM

Mstamic pumps Look brand new, what kind of problems have you heard about the seio being on a wave maker. I have 2 820 on a blueline for about 6 mos now. Do they burn up? cause electrical problems? etc.... Has anyone Experience any problems? now I am worried.

drock59 · #20 03/31/2005, 10:33 PM

I also have a bare bottom if that makes any difference in my tanks needs for the SEIO.

herefishyfishy2 · #21 04/01/2005, 09:50 AM

I have 2 1100s in my 75 gallon mixed reef. When they are open all the way its a little too much for the LPS. I have both of them throttled down all the way and it is great. No more loud maxi-jets on a wavetimer and better general flow in the tank.

Ironman · #22 04/01/2005, 12:33 PM

My Seios are ceating to much water flow even turned all the way down to the minimum. May have to take one out because all my lps are closed up.

sherm71tank · #23 04/01/2005, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lionfan
Thanks Sherm, The 72 will be barebottom and yes I have mostly zoos, ricordia, leathers. Is there just a knob to turn down flow and does it stress out motor to do so??

There is a ring just behind the impellor that you can turn flow up or down with. It is a very easy adjustment.

DJ88© · #24 04/01/2005, 07:33 PM

Three 620's to supplement my two T-4 closed loops. WIll probbaly add a fourth 620.

Mix of LPS, softies and SPS.

Great mounting brackets and flow.

from me.

drock59 · #25 04/01/2005, 07:36 PM

could someone post a link to a thread that shows the mounting braket mod for the SEIO's.