How much turnover?
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can u provide more info about the tank?
i.e.
-stock
-tank size
-type of filtration desired, (Canister, HOB, Sump) etc.. etc...
the least i have on any of my tanks is 5X and the most i have is 20X.
i.e.
-stock
-tank size
-type of filtration desired, (Canister, HOB, Sump) etc.. etc...
the least i have on any of my tanks is 5X and the most i have is 20X.
DAZZA;4232087; said:
From personal experience, I will give an exapmple of what I do........For a 100g.....I p[lace two AC101 and a canister filter.....As time went along, I learned how to build wet dry filters for under $100.....So buildiny a DIY wet/dry-sump is not onlybeneficail for the fish but also good for the owner(you) in enjoying the hobby more........
8 seems to be a good turnover rate, but knowing your set up will help, also you should be able to figure it out once set up for a little while, but start with around 8 and see how that goes for you
Totally agree with:
Originally Posted by MeAko
In general, most respectably maintained aquaria and ponds have 0 Ammonia and Nitrites. If your ammonia and nitrites are achieved at say 2x or 20x turnover, any x above it just helps with oxygenation and water current, that's all.
My Tank is only at around 5X but the water tests perfectly so why increase??? - That is still 5000 litres per hour!
Originally Posted by MeAko
In general, most respectably maintained aquaria and ponds have 0 Ammonia and Nitrites. If your ammonia and nitrites are achieved at say 2x or 20x turnover, any x above it just helps with oxygenation and water current, that's all.
My Tank is only at around 5X but the water tests perfectly so why increase??? - That is still 5000 litres per hour!
Here's a calculator:
http://www.aqadvisor.com/AqAdvisor.php?AqVolUnit=gUS&AqTempUnit=C&AqLengthUnit=inch
http://www.aqadvisor.com/AqAdvisor.php?AqVolUnit=gUS&AqTempUnit=C&AqLengthUnit=inch
I alway go for 4X as the min. For example if I had a 100 gallon tank, I would have a filter that had a 400 gallon flow rate.
You also have to be careful of how manufactures state the performance of their products. IMO all of them overstate that their filters can do. Most test and measure the flow rate without any media in the filter. Once you add media and factor in some ware and tare, you can cut that measurement in ½.
These are my rules of thumb that I have used with great success. My tanks are farely well stocked, but not over stocked
You also have to be careful of how manufactures state the performance of their products. IMO all of them overstate that their filters can do. Most test and measure the flow rate without any media in the filter. Once you add media and factor in some ware and tare, you can cut that measurement in ½.
These are my rules of thumb that I have used with great success. My tanks are farely well stocked, but not over stocked