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Lighthouse Aro 19-04-2018 01:44 AM

Pump Flow Rate & Tank Size
 
I am planning for either a 522 or 422 tank with sump filtration. Keeping Aro. Previously I was using OHF. I am new to Sump filtration. Hope you guys don't mind if I asked some basic questions.

What is the ideal pump flow rate for these 2 tanks? Sump tank volume must also be included correct?

Is 5 cycles of filtration per min sufficient? Any difference for adult or juvenile Aros?

Any brands to recommend? Eheim seems popular.

Need additional Air pump for this size tanks?



Thanks!

CZQ 19-04-2018 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lighthouse Aro (Post 10010785)
I am planning for either a 522 or 422 tank with sump filtration. Keeping Aro. Previously I was using OHF. I am new to Sump filtration. Hope you guys don't mind if I asked some basic questions.

What is the ideal pump flow rate for these 2 tanks? Sump tank volume must also be included correct?

Is 5 cycles of filtration per min sufficient? Any difference for adult or juvenile Aros?

Any brands to recommend? Eheim seems popular.

Need additional Air pump for this size tanks?



Thanks!

Gold or red aro? If possible a 2.5 width. Can get a 5000l for 422 and 6000l for 522. Eheim is good. Can consider fluval and laguna. Air pump can get Ranger 90000 for the back up battery or hi blow baby.

Lighthouse Aro 20-04-2018 02:16 AM

RTG. Thanks for advice

CZQ 20-04-2018 08:50 AM

No problem. If you getting more than 5000l, eheim does not have more than 5000l pump. Can consider other brands and take note of the max height. Can look at the performance curve. Normally for sump, the height, pipes and bends will reduce the flow rate.

FanAromatic 29-04-2018 09:21 PM

Preferred 522 for RTG, more space to swim.

bian27 29-04-2018 10:25 PM

Bro, are u talking about 5 cycle per hour?
5 cycle per min your tank going to have tsunami..😂😂😂
Quote:

Originally Posted by Lighthouse Aro (Post 10010785)
I am planning for either a 522 or 422 tank with sump filtration. Keeping Aro. Previously I was using OHF. I am new to Sump filtration. Hope you guys don't mind if I asked some basic questions.

What is the ideal pump flow rate for these 2 tanks? Sump tank volume must also be included correct?

Is 5 cycles of filtration per min sufficient? Any difference for adult or juvenile Aros?

Any brands to recommend? Eheim seems popular.

Need additional Air pump for this size tanks?



Thanks!


Lighthouse Aro 30-04-2018 12:28 AM

You are right. My mistake. I was referring to 5 cycles per hour:)


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