Size of Water Pump

smacdone · 01/24/2007, 10:17 PM

okay so i am setting up a 55 gallon tank and the old pump i got used doesnt create much water flow i was just looking for advice on the size of pump to get or if anyone has a link to a good one to purchase. Thanks!

Dubbin1 · 01/24/2007, 10:22 PM

If you are asking about powerheads then a couple maxijet 1200's would do the trick.

MR PALM BEACH · 01/24/2007, 10:24 PM

I use a RIO3100 (900gph) for an return pump. Its pushing about 700-750 GPH after the Incline of head feet. And Its used In my 29G. IMO I think the flow can be Increased, Its not too much for the fish nor the flow of the tank.

smacdone · 01/24/2007, 10:28 PM

i was looking for a good return pump

01/24/2007, 10:17 PM	#1
smacdone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 129	Size of Water Pump okay so i am setting up a 55 gallon tank and the old pump i got used doesnt create much water flow i was just looking for advice on the size of pump to get or if anyone has a link to a good one to purchase. Thanks!

01/24/2007, 10:24 PM	#3
MR PALM BEACH Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 802	I use a RIO3100 (900gph) for an return pump. Its pushing about 700-750 GPH after the Incline of head feet. And Its used In my 29G. IMO I think the flow can be Increased, Its not too much for the fish nor the flow of the tank. __________________ And I thought buying an puppy would be to expensive! Current Tank Info: 23" LCD with Windows Aquarium screen saver.

01/24/2007, 10:22 PM	#2
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	If you are asking about powerheads then a couple maxijet 1200's would do the trick.

01/24/2007, 10:28 PM	#4
smacdone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 129	i was looking for a good return pump