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06/16/2016, 07:20 PM
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40 gallon breeder return pump size
What are you guys running? I have an Aqueon AQ1700, just standard from petco, and its 264-449gph. Someone who has not been in the aquarium hobby for 20 plus years but is a government engineer told me my pump was too small. What should I be aiming for?
Thanks!
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06/16/2016, 07:23 PM
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For a decent flow its mainly measured by water volumex10 so 400-600 GPH sounds about a decent flow for you
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06/16/2016, 07:26 PM
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Some people run high, but all you really need is about 3-5x the tank volume per hour on the return pump. Yours is just fine.
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06/16/2016, 07:27 PM
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