Seio Powerhead Reccommendations

[TheReefGeek]

I am thinking about trying some Seio powerheads instead of my closed loop. I like my closed loop, but have never tried the Seio/Tunze style of powerheads and would like to experience the kind of flow they offer.

My tank is a 180g, 6x2x2

Should I go with 2, 1500gph models, one in each corner? Or a single 2600gph model shooting across the tank?

I like the idea of a single powerhead because it puts less clutter in the tank, and I could build my rockwork such that it is hidden well. But is this flow going to be enough?

[Joe Reefer]

Buy a Tunze instead.

[TheReefGeek]

I would love too!

But for just testing, the cost of the Seio's is much more reasonable, the 2600gph model can be had for $70-80 US plus shipping etc. will be $100 or so.

[muck]

If you are lucky you may be able to squeek on to FragFactorys Canada Day weekend Sale yet..

http://www.fragfactory.ca/index.php?...&productId=234

[TheReefGeek]

That is where I found out about the 1500 and 2600gph Seio's, I had only heard of the 3 smaller models before that.

Maybe they can make it a 4th of July sale.

[reeferaddict]

I have 2 Seio 1500's and 2 Tunze 6100's in my 135... The Seio's are nice and I've been very pleased with their flow and reliability... (I have my Seio's staggered to turn on and off only once per day, buried in the rocks to provide flow along the back wall and through the rockwork)... but man, if you want REAL flow... and realistic water movement... go with the Tunze... I was skeptical at first, and holy crap did it hurt my wallet, but the first one made me immediately go out and buy a second one... nothing else I have seen moves the water like this... IMHO you would need at least 4 - 1500's or 2 - 2600's to get any decent flow in a 6 foot tank...