is this pump ideal for a 55 gallon tank? or is it too strong or too weak?
1967631
Thanks for your question. I think that a 55gal would be the max tank I would use it for. You would have to use it to the max adjusting but it should work fine. Good luck and have fun
1967632
I think this pump would handle a 55 gal. tank That's probably on the upper level limit of its capability. I personally us it for smaller containers-but don't have to turn it up full.
352747
I think this would be way too big and strong for a small tank. You're better off with a siphon type vacuum like the Aqueon mini siphon vacuum but you may want the medium size one. I use the mini one in my 5 gallon.
925893
I use it for pumping water into 55 gallon food grade barrels and then when need into my campers holding tank. actually as pump for my campers water system-no i think it would work but you would need a pressure switch to activate. i don't believe its as durable a water pumps that are designed for campers . but i'm sure it would work. I hope i answered your question. jerry m
1265970
It depends what you want to use it for. To just circulate water I think the one below the 1200 is good for a 55. I Have a 90 and it's plenty powerful.
1439152
I also own a 65gal with several different kinds of fish and have never had a problem with this pump.
1093013
We pump out of 55 gallon drums to 5 gallon and work is needed. Maybe once it gets started 15-20 pumps to fill up a 5 gallon quicker. It has really good suction though.
1828965
They only recommend the 3152 for tanks up to 50 gals. so the 3155 might be a better option for you.
311346
I have a 100 gal tank and it works great for me. The pump is great. With any of these pumps if you have to high of demand it's not the pumps fault if it can't keep up. I would purchase another if I needed one tomorrow. It's a good pump.
1918599
We were using it in a 5 gallon tank with a betta and a bristlenose pleco and it wasn't too strong.
1265971
If you're looking for serious circulation the circulation set up is the best, but you won't need the 1200 for a 55 gallon. I would recommend a 900 or maybe even smaller to keep from blowing your tank up.
744816
I use this on a 20 gallon tank. It does not seem to have a very strong flow for its size I would not recommend using this in a small tank such as yours. The unit itself would be too large for your tank and too strong. If you have a good filter pump for your tank I would think that it would be sufficient for circulation.
984861
I have both 20 gallon Brutes and 32 gallon Brutes and this works on both, so I would imagine it would work on a 55 gallon as well.
801942
Yes you can use it on a 55g salt water aquarium it will just take a bit for it to fill as it only creates 50gpd of water.
1726761
It's definitely strong enough. I have a 75 gallon tank full of corals and they are thriving. I'm very happy with this light.
977428
That wattage will be sufficient for your aquarium. 200 to250 handles a 55 gallon salt water tank easily.
98367
To answer your question truthfully... it all depends on your tank and what you're trying to do. You may be okay with a 500. This is my experience with the 750 pump on my 75 gallon heavily planted FW tank. I bought it when I had only one 55/75 aqueon filter because I wanted to circulate the water better. I think for my intended purpose, I bought TOO big of a pump because it kept uprooting my live plants despite it being placed close to the top of the tank and aimed up. I felt like the pump size I bought was too big and instead of buying a smaller size circulation pump, I opted to take it out and buy a second 55/75 aqueon filter. With two filters running, my tank has plenty of circulation so I don't feel like I need to add a circulation pump to my tank. Even though I don't use it in my tank(s), I feel it was a good purchase as I felt it was doing a good job of moving the water and it was quiet. Plus, I still use it occasionally to circulate the water in my bathtub while I'm curing big pieces of driftwood that I can't boil.
276938
This will be too strong because of the wattage, if you can find a 75w then go for it. I use mine on a 55 gallon tank but I wouldn't d use it on a tank that small.