About powerheads and pumps...

[MikeP471612]

I have a chance to get a couple of seio PH's they turn over about 1500 gph each and the price is $120 (can) for both. The tank I'm setting up is a 190g are these PH's suitable for it? I also need to know what I need for flow out of my pump. I will be getting an external pump but I'm not sure what brand yet, I want to start with knowing what specs I need and then find which pumps meet those specs.

Thanks

PS Does anyone now off hand what those seio's retail for? Is $60 ea a good deal?

[sir_dudeguy]

well as a general rule for reef tanks, go for at least 20, preferably 25 times total water volume turnover rate per hour...that means for a 190 its about 4700 gph...

[ACBlinky]

Here's a list of prices in Canadian dollars from MOPS.ca (http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/ushop/RIO-Power-Heads.html?L+scstore+bqyf3697ffb213b2+1158031997). If they're Seio 1500s they retail for $99.00 new

[MikeP471612]

Thanks guys.