power heads

musicalrebellion · 08/30/2008, 07:17 AM

how many gallons per hour should you have for a 55 gallon?

as well, what is the best power head?

thx

Michael · 08/30/2008, 07:35 AM

very difficult to answer because we do not know what you intend to keep, id suggest between 20-60 times per hour of flow, however this margin is large so more info is required, this of course is dependent on the use of living rock, hopefully you will re-post with more information

Capt_Cully · 08/30/2008, 07:47 AM

with a name like that, shouldn't you know the answers to everything already????

Just kidding, welcome to RC. Michael is right, it depends on the type of system you plan to keep, or are keeping. Certain systems like SPS corals need HIGH turn over. Other Soft Coral systems can be run with very little turn over (~10x and hour), and do fine.

So send us a little more info about your system and what you're keeping or plan to keep.

musicalrebellion · 08/30/2008, 09:50 AM

i have a bak pak system (biofilter and protien skimmer) and i think i'll be running a reef tank (with live rock). I have a pretty good lighting system but, i don't know what it is. (got it from a relative).

08/30/2008, 07:17 AM	#1
musicalrebellion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 124	power heads how many gallons per hour should you have for a 55 gallon? as well, what is the best power head? thx __________________ Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.-winston churchill Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Nano- Koralia two (with Koralia Nano propeller), Koralia one (JBJ Pulse Wave Maker), Eshopps PSK-75, 6 T5's, and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium (in progress... looking for the light [pm me if you know of a good and inexpensive one])

08/30/2008, 07:35 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	very difficult to answer because we do not know what you intend to keep, id suggest between 20-60 times per hour of flow, however this margin is large so more info is required, this of course is dependent on the use of living rock, hopefully you will re-post with more information __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

08/30/2008, 07:47 AM	#3
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	with a name like that, shouldn't you know the answers to everything already???? Just kidding, welcome to RC. Michael is right, it depends on the type of system you plan to keep, or are keeping. Certain systems like SPS corals need HIGH turn over. Other Soft Coral systems can be run with very little turn over (~10x and hour), and do fine. So send us a little more info about your system and what you're keeping or plan to keep. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

08/30/2008, 09:50 AM	#4
musicalrebellion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 124	i have a bak pak system (biofilter and protien skimmer) and i think i'll be running a reef tank (with live rock). I have a pretty good lighting system but, i don't know what it is. (got it from a relative). __________________ Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.-winston churchill Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Nano- Koralia two (with Koralia Nano propeller), Koralia one (JBJ Pulse Wave Maker), Eshopps PSK-75, 6 T5's, and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium (in progress... looking for the light [pm me if you know of a good and inexpensive one])