New Seio Pumps, similar to Tunze Streams

[Cedric]

Check this out!

SEIO

I'm not too sure if this is the same pump by RIO featured in FAMA recently.

[Cedric]

The reviews/comments I found on Reefcentral.

Reef Central - Rio Seio ~ Seaswirl Compatition?

[Cedric]

If anybody knows where we can get them, pls let me know! Thanks!

[Maxima]

THe SEIO from RIO u see is no going to be the model coming to S'pore. We will see the 4000L/hr model with rotating head available within the next 3 mths. THere is 6~8 models, but 1 model will be ready only.

Patience.

Max

[Achilles Tang]

I hope they fix their electrical problems.

Don't want SRC to be full of complaints like in RC about so many reefers with failing Rios or getting shocked by them!

[Cedric]

If I understand correctly from Reefcentral, the new SEIO pumps is modeled (similar with) after the new RIO Hyperflow which is supposedly better the previous RIOs with none of the "explosive" problems. But that remains to be seen.

I was wondering will any of our sponsors like Eaquanature, Seaquest Aquatics Trading, Bio-Ocean Aquarix, X-Glare, E Aquarists', Octopus Bay, Reef Depot or Coral's Ark have intention of bringing it in when available?

[Maxima]

If I understand correctly from Reefcentral, the new SEIO pumps is modeled (similar with) after the new RIO Hyperflow which is supposedly better the previous RIOs with none of the "explosive" problems. But that remains to be seen.

I was wondering will any of our sponsors like Eaquanature, Seaquest Aquatics Trading, Bio-Ocean Aquarix, X-Glare, E Aquarists', Octopus Bay, Reef Depot or Coral's Ark have intention of bringing it in when available?

You want, i can bring in........under bulk order. I was offer a free sample, but have to paid my own freight $$$$$$$$.

1 free SEIO + Freight charges $ = 1 Tunze 6060

I think there's 2 version of SEIO, the rest of the world version will be different from US as per RC. It will comes with a flow director that can change direction of targeted flow. The US version under testing will only be fix direction upon fixing to tank.

Max

[Cedric]

Thanks Max, I really prefer the "rest of the world" version!

[alois]

they look good, however you cant pulse them like the stream and they wont last as long. so i think the stream is still a much better product.

[Cedric]

they look good, however you cant pulse them like the stream and they wont last as long. so i think the stream is still a much better product.

Hi alois,

can I know exactly why are you saying that the new SEIO will not last as long as a tunze stream? Just like to find out what special insights you might have that preluded the rest of us.

[alois]

the tunze has a electronic motor so it can be slowed down and pulse . with the seio it is like a normal power head which is not good to turn on and off for wave making , so they dont last as long as the tunze.

[BarraCudaTM]

the tunze has a electronic motor so it can be slowed down and pulse . with the seio it is like a normal power head which is not good to turn on and off for wave making , so they dont last as long as the tunze.

The tunze also cannot be turn on/off frequently for wave making and its also a magnetic pump.

[Maxima]

the tunze has a electronic motor so it can be slowed down and  pulse . with the seio it is like a normal power head which is not good to turn on and off for wave making , so they dont last as long as the tunze.

Alois, I think you do not know what you are talking in the first place. Let me educate you

Tunze comes in 2 version.

1. The standard AC version that works exact like the SEIO

2. The DC version that draws 75% more power, but can be control thru Tunze controlled and a AC/DC converter comes standard.

The DC version cost 2.5X to 6X more than a standard Tunze--> $ depends on Controller type/model.

So when you compare, you need to compare apple to apple -> the standard Tunze to Seio.

BTW I'm not a fan to SEIO and also I've 2 spoilt Tunze cost over $1000 lying in my garage...less than 1 year old...you want to buy? Tunze are known to breakdown just as well, ask some of the other reefers, some of them having $2000+ worth of Tunze also have problems, especially SPS...........I wonder it's a "LUCK" thing or what

Max

[Cedric]

the tunze has a electronic motor so it can be slowed down and pulse . with the seio it is like a normal power head which is not good to turn on and off for wave making , so they dont last as long as the tunze.

Hi alois,

are you running the tunze stream yourself?

[alois]

i have the tunze 6100, which are fantastic, it runs off my iks computer.

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

Alois, I think you do not know what you are talking in the first place. Let me educate you

Tunze comes in 2 version.

1. The standard AC version that works exact like the SEIO

2. The DC version that draws 75% more power, but can be control thru Tunze controlled and a AC/DC converter comes standard.

The DC version cost 2.5X to 6X more than a standard Tunze--> $ depends on Controller type/model.

So when you compare, you need to compare apple to apple -> the standard Tunze to Seio.

BTW I'm not a fan to SEIO and also I've 2 spoilt Tunze cost over $1000 lying in my garage...less than 1 year old...you want to buy? Tunze are known to breakdown just as well, ask some of the other reefers, some of them having $2000+ worth of Tunze also have problems, especially SPS...........I wonder it's a "LUCK" thing or what

Max

so what you're saying is that the Tunze is lousy and what we all bought is a waste of money..... Care to recommend your brand of pump that works super well?

[Cedric]

Cool it! Nobody is saying that TUNZE is lousy.

Just that alois may not have read his instruction manual carefully or may have misunderstood or forgottened that tunze or not, it also cannot be turned on and off frequently else it will fail as well.

Which is what Maxima is trying to tell us, compare apples to apples, oranges to oranges. If both a tunze and SEIO is turned off and off repeatedly, both will probably fail just the same.

[alois]

i was comparing the tunze 6100 agaist the seio, the tunze seio does work well with a iks computer or the tunze wave controller,

the tunze 6100 has a electronic motor that can make waves etc.

[ReDDeviLs]

but wat abt price and the amt of elect consumed?

[Cedric]

i was comparing the tunze 6100 agaist the seio, the tunze seio does work well with a iks computer or the tunze wave controller,

the tunze 6100 has a electronic motor that can make waves etc.

Hi alois,

correct me if I am wrong, the 6100 has a DC motor which coupled with a controller that varies the power supply, can vary the power output of the stream. In no way is the stream being switched on and off.

A SEIO is using a AC motor which does not allow for power variation hence no "wave" making.

To compare them is not comparing apples to apples. Switching them both on and off will probably kill them both.

Hence I don't think it is fair to say a SEIO will not last as long. (YET)