Too much flow?

[rritchie6]

So I've got an empty 55 gallon tank setup, and I'm wanting to stock some freshwater fish. Right now I've got 2 Penguin 350's and my question is...

Is my flow rate to high for most fish? I'm up for fish that can stand a higher current or I can take on of the filters off (it just seemed like there wasn't enough movement on the other side of the tank!).

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[kenjivaj]

You should be fine. Just add the fish and check on how the like the water flow is. Than decide if you want to make the change.


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[SubRosa]

Get some Rainbow Shiners. I kept a school in a 30 gal tank with a SEIO 2600 powerhead running. That's 2600 gph. It was like a Jacuzzi and the fish loved to play in the current!

 

[tanker]

The 2 "Penguins" would not be too much flow in a 55.

 

[stormywendyann]

It is only 700 GPH for 2 penguins. You need to run at LEAST 550 GPH for a 55 gallon tank, so you are in about the right range. Now 3 of them might be a little too much!

 

[rritchie6]

Thanks for the help. Just wanted to make sure I was off to a good start!


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