Powerheads, flow, gph, etc.

fishstyx724 · 04-12-2011, 10:40 AM

Hey -
Is there a rule of thumb for how many gallons per hour of circulation/flow you want in a reef tank. Does this include the water coming back into the tank from the IFS chamber? I have a 45 gallon reef tank, one 600 gph powerhead and one 240 (very light, just in a back corner that gets no flow).

Thanks!

mec102778 · 04-12-2011, 10:43 AM

Here's a good article to read regarding powerheads.

Aquarium Circulation

fishstyx724 · 04-12-2011, 10:54 AM

Thanks very much - good link!

mec102778 · 04-12-2011, 11:11 AM

You're welcome. I hope it helps get you started. If you have additional questions post away that's why we are here.

phys · 04-13-2011, 02:57 AM

you need at least 20xtank size for your reef. more is better. your chamber does count but it cant be all the flow. you need flow over your rocks too.

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