gph of filter

[fishyperson3010]

Hi
I have a juwel Rio 180 and was wondering what the gph of the filter is?
Ifyou don't know is there a way for me to work it out
Thanks

 

[blert]

If it has the BioFlow 600 then it is rated by the manufacturer at 600 liters per hour. So ~158.5 gallons per hour.
Google is your friend.

 

[tonedogz]

the rio 180 is 120 gph but at1foot its 85 at 2 feet its 45

 

[fishyperson3010]

Thanks both of you
Is that bad and should I upgrade?

 

[manbeast]

liters divided by 3.8 equals us gallons

 

[blert]

Thanks both of you
Is that bad and should I upgrade?

That would depend on a few things, but first, are you talking about the Juwel Rio 180 aquarium with the BioFlow 600 filter or the Rio 180 water pump?

 

[fishyperson3010]

That would depend on a few things, but first, are you talking about the Juwel Rio 180 aquarium with the BioFlow 600 filter or the Rio 180 water pump?

Bioflow

 

[blert]

Bioflow

You are getting about three times tank turn over from that filter. Typical "rule of thumb" is 4-6 times if conservatively stocked and 6-10 times if moderately-heavily stocked. So, while what you have is not the end of the world if you are lightly stocked and you feel the tank has adequate flow, I would consider upgrading the filter.

 

[fishyperson3010]

You are getting about three times tank turn over from that filter. Typical "rule of thumb" is 4-6 times if conservatively stocked and 6-10 times if moderately-heavily stocked. So, while what you have is not the end of the world if you are lightly stocked and you feel the tank has adequate flow, I would consider upgrading the filter.

That's what I'm thinking
I've started another thread with the ones I can afford and I think would be ok for my tank
Thanks for your help