Aug 29, 2013 #1 Mijo51380 Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 268 What is a good flow rate for a canister filter for a 55 gallon aquarium I think mine is at 185 gph is that ok or should it be higher
What is a good flow rate for a canister filter for a 55 gallon aquarium I think mine is at 185 gph is that ok or should it be higher
Aug 29, 2013 #2 Mebbid Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Mar 1, 2013 Messages 12,626 Location Michigan USA It will work but you might want some more flow than that. It won't circulate the water in the tank particularly well.
It will work but you might want some more flow than that. It won't circulate the water in the tank particularly well.
Aug 29, 2013 #3 Prediscus23 Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Aug 6, 2012 Messages 259 Location Alexandria, LA I'd say 225- 250