Good filter for 55 gallon tank?
- thenewpufferintown
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Good filter for 55 gallon tank?
i'm hopefully in the process of buying a used 55 gallon tank that comes with a Penguin 330 filter. I was wondering if it was a decent enough filter?
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Aquarist
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Re: Good filter for 55 gallon tank?
Looks like it pumps 350 gallons per hour. As a minimum you want to be able to turn the whole tank over 10 times an hour. You will need atleast 200 more GPH.
55x10=550
turnover rate=10x
gph needed: 550
currently has: 350
needs: 200 extra.
350+200=550=10x/hour turnover.
55x10=550
turnover rate=10x
gph needed: 550
currently has: 350
needs: 200 extra.
350+200=550=10x/hour turnover.
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Brandon8521
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Re: Good filter for 55 gallon tank?
I would go with a AC110. I used 2 50's on my 33 when it was FW and BW and i have moved one over to add to the AC110 thats on my 55.