How many GPH does a 29 gallon tank need?
How many GPH does a 29 gallon tank need?
A good rule of thumb to follow is that a pump should have a flow rate of 5 GPH (gallons per hour) for every gallon of water in the aquarium. For example, if you have a 29-gallon aquarium you will need a pump with a flow rate of at least 145 GPH to effectively turnover the tank.
Can you keep cichlids in a 30 gallon tank?
African cichlids that are four inches or less will fit in a 30-gallon aquarium, but if they grow to between four inches and six inches, a 45-gallon tank will be more appropriate. Species that grow up to eight inches require a tank that 55-gallons at the very least.
How do I stock a 29 gallon tank?
29 & 30 Gallon Tank Stocking Ideas
- 3 killifish + 2 bristlenose plecos + 5 cherry barbs.
- 10 neon tetras + 7 guppies.
- 6 kuhli loaches + 5 cherry barbs.
- 4 Molly fish + 8 neon tetras.
- 3 bristlenose plecos + 4 mollies.
- 4 cory catfish + 3 killifish + 6 neon tetras.
- 5 cherry barbs + 7 neon tetras + 2 bristlenose plecos.
How many GPH powerheads do I need for a 30 gallon tank?
Here are the best powerheads for 20 and 30-gallon reef tanks: For a 20-30 gallon coral reef aquarium, you’d need a water turnover ranging from 400 to 1200 GPH depending on your livestock. This is following the tule that LPS corals need 20x total volume turnover, where SPS corals prefer it at a 40x multiple.
How many GPH do you need for a 30 gallon tank?
120 gph
We generally recommend that on average, you turn over your aquarium volume four times per hour. This means that if you have a 30 gallon tank, you need a pump and filter with flow rates of around 120 gph.
How many convict cichlids can I put in a 30 gallon tank?
Each Convict Cichlid requires 20-30 gallons of space, therefore you can house only 1 in a 30-gallon tank. You might get away with 20 gallons per fish, but that is pushing the limits, and it all has to do with their aggressive nature.
