Flow qeustion!

[tiger33]

I have a standard 75 gal tank and a 30 gal 30x25x10 frag tank. Both are z/p tanks. How much flow, as in power heads and gph, should each tank have? Any recommendations on power heads, like models numbers and stuff? I have a couple small power heads in my frag tank but I'm pretty sure it's not enough flow. The two in my display are mid sized power heads but I have no idea how much gph they are pushing. Help!!!

 

[trackfast]

At the minimum I would think 20x the water volume for flow. 30x would be better and if you're going to keep SPS at some pint I think 40x is recommended by some. Vortech MP pumps are great but expensive. Koralias are good also. I also use the Maxijet Pro powerheads.

 

[Lil BamBam]

Hummmm.. Me love z/p

75gal
2 -Koralia 750
2-Koralia 1050

Should give you a nice easy flow

2 on the back pointed towards the glass.. The 1050 on the sides..

Hope that helps and Welcome!!

 

[tiger33]

How about the frag tank? Its only 10 inches deep. That's where most of my issues are with flow.

 

[lysy85reef]

my 75 gal
lps, zoas,palys, some easy sps
2- tunzes 6045 (both moded +- 1300gph maybe more)
1- tunze 6025( moded +- 1000gph)

 

[Lil BamBam]

How about the frag tank? Its only 10 inches deep. That's where most of my issues are with flow.

30Lx25Tx10W is that correct?

 

[tiger33]

30lx25wx10t

 

[Lil BamBam]

30lx25wx10t

Ouch!!! One MP40 will rock that tank perfect... :thumbup::thumbup:

Now on powerheads anything over 1250gph might work..

I have a 1400gph PH and can reach the other end on my 75gal with NP..

 

[tiger33]

Ouch! those are expensive!!! Too rich for my blood. Any good alternatives?

 

[Lil BamBam]

I only trust two powerheads Koralia & Tunze vs not spending top cash.. MP are nice but get ready to drop $$$.$$

I know someone selling Tunze's 6025 if you are interested..