2 maxi1200 or 900 for 55
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More like at least 20X(or more) for a typical mixed reef. It's all in how you use it it but that's a good general # to shoot for. The fish will enjoy it, not hate it, in fact they would likely prefer more
Your tank will also aprechiate the added flow due to increased oxygenation and the more effecient use of the bacterial surfaces present in your tank
hth, Chris
I'm a stickler for efficiency. The 1200s use 230% more power for a 27% increase in flow. For the 40W and 590 GPH of flow of (2) MJ1200s, you could have (3) MJ 900s with 690 GPH for 25.5W which is a little more power than 1 MJ1200. maybe not a big deal, but again, I like efficiency.
The 1200 handles head a lot better than a 900. If you have anything connected to the pump like a Hydor or any plumbing, it is much better.
Or....maybe a SEIO is another idea
M820 820gph 18W
M1100 1100gph 21W
The 1200 handles head a lot better than a 900. If you have anything connected to the pump like a Hydor or any plumbing, it is much better.
Or....maybe a SEIO is another idea
M820 820gph 18W
M1100 1100gph 21W
Kurt03
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do you think 2 seio m620's would be too much? i just want my sand to stay where its supposed to 
also does the seio output move on its own or is it for aiming? I was thinking about getting some of these if i got maxijets.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11363&rel=1
Has anyone used one of these? I saw one in the lfs and looked like it did a decent job for 10 bucks
also does the seio output move on its own or is it for aiming? I was thinking about getting some of these if i got maxijets.http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11363&rel=1
Has anyone used one of these? I saw one in the lfs and looked like it did a decent job for 10 bucks
I've never used the SEIO pumps (I use Tunze), but have heard the 620s are kind of weak. You could probably use (2) 820s?? The output is for aiming, it does not move. Most people dont use it and run the SEIO "Tunze style"
The Hydor Flo works well, but needs some umpf to move it. As I posted earlier, I would use the MJ 1200s if you want to use them.
If you want to go the SEIO route, I would post a new thread with that in the title to get some responses.
The Hydor Flo works well, but needs some umpf to move it. As I posted earlier, I would use the MJ 1200s if you want to use them.
If you want to go the SEIO route, I would post a new thread with that in the title to get some responses.
Kurt03
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thanks a bunch, I think i will give the maxi jets with the hydor flow a try unless i hear some bad things about them. I think my tank would benefiet from the more random flow, but i will be adding more heat and they are less efficient. Oh well, my fingers are crossed so its gotta work right?
Thanks again.
Kurt
Thanks again.
Kurt
I ran a seio 620 and a seio 1100 for a long time in my 55 (with a southdown DSB). I wanted more flow so I went to some modded mj 1200s. I am now running two mj 900s with the propeller mod, nothing beats that for efficiency. They use about 8 watts each and put out about 1500 GPH each.
What you are thinking about is definitely not too much flow for a 55. IMO it's not even close to enough if you want to keep SPS. Including my return I have about 3500 GPH in my 55.
What you are thinking about is definitely not too much flow for a 55. IMO it's not even close to enough if you want to keep SPS. Including my return I have about 3500 GPH in my 55.
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