How long do you run your pump?

[Al3xx]

I have a 50 gal tank just finished the set up and I'm not sure how long do I run the pump for??? I've heard 24/7 but not sure.

[Dustin1300]

What pump are you talking about? Are you talking about powerheads, return pump, skimmer pump, etc???

I see no reason to turn any of these off as they should be running non-stop.

[bertoni]

[welcome]

Pretty much every pump should be running 24x7. I can't think of any exceptions except an ATO system. :)

[poolkeeper1]

I have a 50 gal tank just finished the set up and I'm not sure how long do I run the pump for??? I've heard 24/7 but not sure.

If your talking about a return pump or a canister filter pump they need to run 24/7 to keep the water oxygenated and the bacteria alive. Simple explanation i suggest you read some good books on the subject of Saltwater aquariums. Hope this helps
Bill:thumbsup:

[gonorth16]

welcome!!! return pump 24/7

[tozzi]

Welcome! I think u know 24/7 by now, right? HAHAHA. Return and skimmer r 24/7. Some people might turn a powerhead off at night for a calmer time period. Other than that most are 24-7

[Al3xx]

thank you for the replies... I'll post pic's once I get my rock and sand

[Dustin1300]

Welcome! I think u know 24/7 by now, right? HAHAHA. Return and skimmer r 24/7. Some people might turn a powerhead off at night for a calmer time period. Other than that most are 24-7

And when Tozzi mentions this....Not all powerheads would be turned off. Some of the powerheads might be shut down or dialed back during night.

[stu3796]

only things not 24/7 in my tank are the lights.

[Dustin1300]

only things not 24/7 in my tank are the lights.

....and heater, dosing pumps, ATO, cooling fans across SUMP, etc..

[tozzi]

And when Tozzi mentions this....Not all powerheads would be turned off. Some of the powerheads might be shut down or dialed back during night.

Yea thats right

[Pickupman66]

all of my pumps (2) run 24-7. Never turn them off except for Maintenance.