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RMCG
- 2,050
- 48
I upgraded to a 485GPH 'Aqueon' 2500 pump (found at Petco/Petsmart, cheaper online) to increase 'total turnover' of the reservoir. I only went with that model because I could verify the 1/2" pump fitting.
While longer 'contact' time is better for beneficials to do their thing (~10 mins IIRC?), I wanted just a little quicker res turnover than the 285GPH was providing.
A 'cycle' from when water enters the unit to when it exits is about 45s - 1 minute, but my 100g res will be completely turned over 4x/hr.
While longer 'contact' time is better for beneficials to do their thing (~10 mins IIRC?), I wanted just a little quicker res turnover than the 285GPH was providing.
A 'cycle' from when water enters the unit to when it exits is about 45s - 1 minute, but my 100g res will be completely turned over 4x/hr.