1000 gph to much??

[ecancienne1983]

I just switched my power head from 230 gph to circulation mode which is now 1000 gph is that to much flow for a 55 gal tank ?? No corals yet just fish but corals and anenomes in a few mths

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

Ya that's still on the low side at about 20x turnover

 

[bribo12]

Yeah if you want a mixed reef I'd shoot for 30-35 x turnover.

 

[ecancienne1983]

So u are saying 1000 gph isnt enough flow eithor?

 

[ecancienne1983]

And not to sure what yall mean by the turnover thing is this a formula or something?

 

[bribo12]

So u are saying 1000 gph isnt enough flow eithor?

It is right on the low end for a reef tank in a 55. I have more flow than that in my 20 at times

 

[bribo12]

And not to sure what yall mean by the turnover thing is this a formula or something?

Basically multiply your tank size by turnover rate. So 30 x turnover in a 55 would be 55 x 30= 1,650 gph

 

[ecancienne1983]

Ok i see the formula but where did the number 30 come from for turn over rate?

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

That's just a good aiming point for a mixed reef

 

[ecancienne1983]

That just seems like crazy flow bc with the 1000 gph circulation pump the fish are getting blown around everywhere lol

 

[bribo12]

Have you ever swam in the ocean? Gone snorkeling? diving? The current is insane. These fish are adapted to live in that type of environment. You want two powerheads to create random flow. The maxi jets just kinda put out very directional flow. I'd get a koralia 650 and stick it on the other side.

 

[ecancienne1983]

Ok thanks

 

[bribo12]

Ok thanks

No problem . Good luck

 

[ecancienne1983]

What if i get 2 koralia 425 will that be enough? I see them on amazon for 30 dollars

 

[Dav3]

Turnover is the amount of water that gets moved in an hour. Reef you will want 30-60 times your tank water volume. For your 55 gallon tank that means 1650-3300 total gph from all pumps in your tank.

That being said, a single 1000 gph is too much from a single source for your size tank. You need to split it out between 2-3 powerheads.

 

[ecancienne1983]

Dont see the 650

 

[ecancienne1983]

Ok i understand now

 

[bribo12]

Sorry 600 not 650.

 

[ecancienne1983]

Not sure what my hob filter does for current eithor

 

[Dav3]

Which hob filter? Brand and model?