carlos_fb
Caribe Piranha
Do you think I'm going to need some powerheads for some extra flow in my setup? I'm running 1" bulkhead drain (600 gph) with an Eheim 1260 external pump 3/4" return which I'm going to split into two 1/2" returns.
Am I going to need extra flow?
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carlos_fb
Caribe Piranha
It's a 60 gallon tank and I plan to start with lps and then go to sps.
Blazer88
Well-known member
I think you would need more flow. I've noticed my tank has dramatically improved once I went from my 400 gph return + 2 MJ1200's (about 1000 gph) to 400 gph return + 2 Seio 820's (about 2000 gph turnover). My tank is a 65 BTW.
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Krish
RF STAFF
I think you may need more as well, but it all depends on placement as well. My memory sucks today
, but if you've never seen this thread, check it out. It may give you some ideas where to shoot for in terms of flow
http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18140
, but if you've never seen this thread, check it out. It may give you some ideas where to shoot for in terms of flowhttp://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18140
I would defintly add some more flow. Are you opposed to powerheads? Seio 820's would work pretty well for adding some random flow to the tank. If your leaning towards SPS I personally would do two seio 1100's. If your leaning towards more of the fleshy LPS, Id stick with the 820's. The other advantage to the 1100's is that you can put them on seio's new wave controller for even more randomness for your flow.
Scooterman
Well-known member
I would go with two Tunze & a controller myself, or maybe the Eco-tech! I don't like the little PH's for flow when your keeping SPS. The PH's are good for top offs, small tanks & a variety other things but when you want corals there you need to keep them cleaned of stagnate waters!
carlos_fb
Caribe Piranha
I'm not opposed to powerheads at all, I just didn't want put more equipment inside the tank with such a big center overflow, also having blue background powerheads would really stand out but I will check out those Seio, thanks for the suggestions!
carlos_fb
Caribe Piranha
I really like those Tunze but they are kind of expensive so I guess I'm going to have to look into something more affordable for now, I'm getting a controller though.
DonW
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Krish
RF STAFF
Yeah Don...They are out now
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...Product_Code=RIO-SEIO-10136&Category_Code=RIO
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...Product_Code=RIO-SEIO-10136&Category_Code=RIO
DonW
R.I.P.
Yeah Don...They are out now
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...Product_Code=RIO-SEIO-10136&Category_Code=RIO
Thats cool, but any clue why they only work on the big ones.
Don
Krish
RF STAFF
No...Not sure. All the info on them is not up yet
carlos_fb
Caribe Piranha
Any other good powerhead that is relatively small in size at an affordable price that I can hook up to my Reefkeeper 2?
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j.and
Well-known member
While we are talking about flow and Seios...... I finally started setting up my tank last night. 72 Bowfront with a Remora Pro/Rio1400 and 2 Seio 620's. When I plugged them in I was somewhat dissapointed in thier output, is there a way to adjust them or was i just expecting to much?? I did remove the housing that comes on them as well. Also having some trouble getting all the salt to dissolve, still had undissolved salt this morning??
carlos_fb
Caribe Piranha
Any suggestions?
carlos_fb
Caribe Piranha
How about 2 Seio M620 ?
Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
To be honest Carlos, I would look into a Closed loop with a manifold. If appearance and room are an issue it maybe your best bet.
look at this: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2003/short.htm
look at this: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2003/short.htm
