Generally how many GPH of flow rate should you have per gallon for a reef setup ?
beefcake Member Nov 19, 2002 #1 Generally how many GPH of flow rate should you have per gallon for a reef setup ?
plum70rt Active Member Nov 19, 2002 #2 it depends how big of a tank you have, I flow 3000 GPH, thats alot if you have a 29 gallon tank
beefcake Member Nov 19, 2002 #4 thanks plum. didnt know if there was a general rule of thumb there like 100gph per 10gal or something.
thanks plum. didnt know if there was a general rule of thumb there like 100gph per 10gal or something.
plum70rt Active Member Nov 19, 2002 #5 Im learning that in this hobby there are no general rules its what works for you
cap'n pete Member Nov 19, 2002 #6 I prefer around 10x through the sump and return, with an additional 5X with powerheads in the tank pointing at target locations. But like all ready stated, your tank.
I prefer around 10x through the sump and return, with an additional 5X with powerheads in the tank pointing at target locations. But like all ready stated, your tank.
danrw84 Active Member Nov 19, 2002 #7 IMO i like having good cirulation....you know, just like blood!
