Gravity vs. powerhead strength?

[poly-nomial]

I need to know how powerful a powerhead for a 240g with an output of of around 2000gph around that. I feel like an idiot having 1000gph on my 55g and having low gph on my big tank.

 

[JakeH]

I dont really understand the question... Do you want powerhead recommendations?

 

[chesterthehero]

I need to know how powerful a powerhead for a 240g with an output of of around 2000gph around that.

I feel like an idiot having 1000gph on my 55g and having low gph on my big tank.

i think your feelings may be appropriate...

 

[fwiffo]

sounded a like good thread topic but the question's garbled, unless i'm daft!

 

[dawnmarie]

I need to know how powerful a powerhead for a 240g with an output of of around 2000gph around that. I feel like an idiot having 1000gph on my 55g and having low gph on my big tank.

1000 GPH in a 55 gal. tank ? What kind of fish needs that high a turnover rate ?
I have 1050 GPH on my 240 giving me a 4X turnover , maybe this is not enough ?
Maybe I didn't understand the question either.

 

[Potts050]

?????

 

[JAFRIAS]

i dont know but your 55g is perfect on youtube u do good work

 

[beex215]

i am sure i understood..

yes the powerhead would work as a pump to your large tank. ofcourse its not gonna pump the max amount but still would be a nice flow regardless

 

[JakeH]

I'm just gonna whip one out here, since the OP hasn't clarified... If you want to use a powerhead for more water movement, you cant go wrong with a Koralia. If you need more filtered turnover, an AC110 (or 2) never hurt anyone. Cheapest & most reliable 500gph filter you will find. Obviously you could use any combination of HOB & powerhead, or look into a more traditional powerhead with a pre-filter attachment. I know the AquaClear powerheads work well with the optional pre-filter. Hope that helps!

 

[poly-nomial]

I'm just gonna whip one out here, since the OP hasn't clarified... If you want to use a powerhead for more water movement, you cant go wrong with a Koralia. If you need more filtered turnover, an AC110 (or 2) never hurt anyone. Cheapest & most reliable 500gph filter you will find. Obviously you could use any combination of HOB & powerhead, or look into a more traditional powerhead with a pre-filter attachment. I know the AquaClear powerheads work well with the optional pre-filter. Hope that helps!

I have 2 on my 55g. And the tank does get dirty still. I need to update my tank because it is looking really outstanding. if i might say so my self

i dont know but your 55g is perfect on youtube u do good work

Thanks buddy, first compliment i've gotten in a while..

1000 GPH in a 55 gal. tank ? What kind of fish needs that high a turnover rate ?
I have 1050 GPH on my 240 giving me a 4X turnover , maybe this is not enough ?
Maybe I didn't understand the question either.

having copious amounts of filtration allows leeway if you forget a week of cleaning, or OD on something or whatever. I find extra filtration to be fantastic.