Is there such a thing as going to big with an air pump? i have a 55 gallon tank and curious if i should buy the 100 gallon pump, just in case..?
294327
I got one for 10 gallons and it doesn't have enough air for two 5 gallons tanks I have so I think we have to go big ;-)
294328
I am sure you can buy bigger then needed how ever you can always turn it down with a valve or bleed it off if you feel you went to big. I always buy bigger (go over kill) myself and never had any trouble with filters or air pumps.
294329
Pumps depend on the depth of the tank and not the number of gallons the tank will hold. Some long tanks can use undersized pumps while tall configurations may need higher air pressure due to increasing depth.
2106784
Used this pump all summer on a hydrophonic system with a 40 gal tank. One large air stone and worked well for this type application. If you need a lot of water movement then this unit may not produce enough air.
1221421
Yes, You Will need a pump, You need a pump at least ten times your tank size, if your tank is 50 gallons you need 500 GPH pump
497199
Yes, you need to have an air pump to run the flow in this breeding box. If you don't have it, you'll need to get one. I like the Whisper air pumps. I have a small Whisper pump, I think the one graded for 10-15 gallon aquariums, running a breeder box just fine. I usually get larger Whisper pumps like Whisper 30-60 because they have multiple air outlets and can run multiple breeder boxes and sponge filters. Good luck! :)
1337613
I got the 300 watt for my 55 gal. seems to do fine. I rather have a higher watt and turn it down lower. Besides after they get old and don't work as well a higher watt seems to do better. I think a 250 would do the job for a 55 gal
731690
I am running this for a 15 gallon system and it isn't anywhere near enough. I just ordered a new one myself. You have at least 170 gallons. You can never have too much air, go to the full blown big commercial one and you won't be sorry that you did. You might spend 80 to $100 dollars now, but trust me, if you have that many tanks already, you will ultimately need it anyways.
1106836
I used it in a 20 gal tank for angel fish fry and it worked out just fine. Just make sure your air pump is rated for the 29 gallon and not too high. I had one that was for a sixty gallon and the air flow was too strong.
1207720
Easily, I have it in a 60 gallon. You only need some air not a huge amount.
1818428
Sorry. I don't understand the question. It works perfect in my tank of 40 gallon. It shouldn't have air coming out.
1194433
It depends on the flow rate you need. If you have a 750 GPH overflow (or 900 in my case) this pump will work fine. If you require more, you'll want to go larger. Typically, a general rule of thumb is 10 GPM/gallon (i.e. 1000 GPM for a 100 gal tank) but its up to you and depends on how much overall flow you want/need in the tank.
2118103
We are using it to run two air stones in a 15 gal. tank and it works great. It is a great pump for that. Check what they recommend for your size tank, would be the best way to know for sure.
437187
Likely much too big. Try a turkey master. Works well on tanks up to 10 gallons.
344739
I am using the 300 watt in a 120 gallon for aquaculture, it seems to handle very well, even outside. I would probably use 2 or a larger one for 300 gallon?
1073407
Aquarium i dont know i put these Recirculation pumps in a 5 gallon tank to mix my nutrients for Gardening. i'd say for a 55 gallon maybe its okay i don't know
487344
I actually have this hanging on the back of a 20L right now. It's my quarantine tank. Doesn't take up a ton of room. Maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of the length of the back. Make sure you get a good pump to pump through it. You don't need much volume (90gph is plenty), but the brand I bought is just about dead after only a year of use.
1074263
any type of air pump will work but depending on what size skimmer you are getting you will need to deal with the water pressure, so i would recommend a decently strong air pump, some people suggest using 2 air pumps but i only have a Tetra whisper for 40 gal and it works fine.
555590
depends on the size of your tank i have a 7 gallon reef tank i bought the pf15 for and i love it you can slow the rate down and all my corals are fine aquatop seems to make a nice pump to fit the sizes you need i am happy i bought mine hope this helps