Too much flow for clown?

[sov82]

I have a smallish clown...my tank turns over probably 9X an hour. Is that too much for him. He always seems to be swimming pretty hard...but he doesnt really look like he is struggling....I think I just feel bad for him but I want to make sure .

 

[viper_930]

9x isn't really a lot. around 15x turnover would be even better, so 9x isn't too much.

 

[clown_nut]

holy crap 15x would be 250gph which is exactly what is goin on in my 10 gallon...you sure thats not too much current for a clown???

 

[sov82]

ya i have another powerhead to turn it up to around 15-16X...but its currently being repaired.

 

[viper_930]

Originally posted by clown_nut
holy crap 15x would be 250gph which is exactly what is goin on in my 10 gallon...you sure thats not too much current for a clown???
Wouldn't 15x on a 10 gallon be 150gph? And then the 250 gph is 25x.

 

[clown_nut]

oops..yeah your right..sorry late night typeing there...well crap maybe i should shut off my hang-on filter till i need the carbon every once and a while. 25x seems like quite alot..