Koralia / Taam Seio Prop Powerheads

[daveverdo]

A discussion of these powerheads started in another thread so I thought I'd start a thread for comparing.

Taam Seio

https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4586+20171&pcatid=20171

Koralia

https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4586+15955&pcatid=15955

Compare two models based on their information:
Koralia 2, 600gph, 9 watts, 2 7/8" x 5 7/8", $28
Taam Seio P530 530 gph, 7.5 watts, 3.2" x 1.9" x 2.3", $30


I have both. I bought the Seio to replace a broken Koralia. Maybe because the cage on the Koralia broke so easily I think the Seio is made of stronger plastic. They both seem to do the job intended, that is produce good circulation without high velocity direct flow.

I also like the look of the Seio, it is smaller and less obtrusive in the tank. Considering they both come with the magnet mounts included the price is not bad. They also use less energy than something like a maxijet.

If I were to buy another I would most likely get another Seio.

Anyone else have experience with both and want to comment?

Dave

 

[reefscape15]

I've only had Korallia powerheads, but I've been needing to up my flow some, and have been looking at the following powerheads:

Taam Seio P1500 Prop Powerhead-
1500gph / 25watts / 2.8"H, 2.4"W, 5.2"D
$49.95
http://www.aquacave.com/taam-seio-p-1500-prop-br-powerhead-2352.html

Korallia 4-
1200gph / 8.5watts / 3.25" x 6.25"
$47.95
http://www.aquacave.com/koralia-4-power-head-by-hydor-1543.html

CoralVue High Seas 201B High Output Dual Prop Driven Powerhead-
1500gph / 12watts / 6.5" x 4.5"
$44.95
http://www.aquacave.com/coralvue-hi...-br-driven-powerhead-1500-gph-br12w-2595.html

All 3 of these have magnetic adjustable mounts, and all have prop-type flow patterns instead of just one direct stream. The CoralVue powerheads are brand new, but they look pretty nice for the money, and I would like having 1500gph split in two directions, but not taking up more room than one powerhead. I've liked my Korallia's that I have, but was just weighing my options. Any suggestions? I'm leaning towards just getting the CoralVue to try it out.

 

[daveverdo]

FYI, Drs Foster and Smith has powerheads on sale. The prices are a little lower than the ones you listed for the K4 and the Seio.

Dave

 

[Piazzon12]

at the higher flow end, and MJ sureflow mod:
1600 gph, 20W @ ~$35

 

[daveverdo]

at the higher flow end, and MJ sureflow mod:

Does that include a magnetic mount? I hate suction cups

Dave

 

[reefscape15]

No mag mount with the MJ powerhead. But the modded one's do push a lot of water, though, not quite as wide a spread as a Korallia.

Yes I saw that the K-4 was around $38ish, but that CoralVue looks so tempting to me for some reason! We shall see I guess. There is also a Reef Octo HOB skimmer that i'm waiting on Ebay for, lets see if i'm a winner or a looser