How many GPH does a 120 gallon tank need?

120 gallons of display tank is enough to set your flow rate. Anything between 480 GPH (4x) and 240 GPH (2x) will do it.

How do you calculate return pump size?

For reef aquariums, the general rule among hobbyists is a turnover/flow rate of 5 to 10 times the tank volume per hour. For example, a return pump for a 50-gallon tank would equal a flow rate of 250-500 GPH (at the point of returning to the display tank).

What size pump do I need for a 125 gallon fish tank?

What Size Pump for a 125 Gallon Aquarium? A large 125 gallon freshwater tank will need to use a pump that has a flow rate of at least 625 GPH (gallons per hour). A planted 125 gallon tank will only need a pump that has a flow rate of 500 GPH.

How many GPH does a 100 gallon tank need?

1000 gph
It’s appropriate for 100 gallon to have 1000 gph.

How many GPH do I need for a 90 gallon reef tank?

Most reef ready 90 gal tanks have a flow rate of 750 gph. For your return pump you need to take into account the head of height pressure.

How many gph pump do I need for a 55 gallon tank?

275 GPH
A 55 gallon aquarium needs a pump with a flow rate of at least 275 GPH. A pump with a flow rate of 220 GPH should be used for a 55 gallon aquarium.

How many GPH does a 40 gallon tank need?

200 GPH
A good flow rate is 5 times the amount of gallons your tank holds. The 40 gallon x 5 turn over is equivalent to 200 GPH flow rate. You would want it to be at least 200 GPH.

What is a return pump used for?

When building an aquarium with a sump or using an all-in-one aquarium, you will often hear the term “return pump.” This refers to the main pump that returns water from the sump/filter back into your display tank. There are a wide variety of water pumps available to suit every aquarium application.

What size sump do I need for a 90 gallon tank?

While more volume is better (so, as big as you can get), i’d wager that a 40gallon ish sump would be a good size. Pretty much anything that you can get under the stand and be able to work comfortably around if needed.