Powerheads In 55gal Mbuna Tank

I just purchased a pair of sunsun powerheads rated at 800gph for my 55gal mbuna tank , to circulate the dead spots and push the debris into filter. Just wanted to know if anybody has expiernce with powerheads. Do you keep them on 24/7? Do I have to much gph or is fine for mbuna?

 

You may find that you will need only one, since a flow rate that roughly 10x the size of the tank seems to do well in most setups (aka filter and powerhead roughly equating to 550g/h).

Its your choice if you want to leave the the powerhead running all night long, when I had one I use to leave it running 24/7, but if you prefer to turn it off - find it noisy, want fish to have 'calm waters' (which they be fine either way!) or to save power - then you could without issue.

 

You may find that you will need only one, since a flow rate that roughly 10x the size of the tank seems to do well in most setups (aka filter and powerhead roughly equating to 550g/h).

Its your choice if you want to leave the the powerhead running all night long, when I had one I use to leave it running 24/7, but if you prefer to turn it off - find it noisy, want fish to have 'calm waters' (which they be fine either way!) or to save power - then you could without issue.

oh okay thanks ill take note of that. I already put them in the tank, I put one near the surface and one below, I really like the flow rate and I notice the debris clear out right away and also the fish seem to like it

 

Glad to hear that they are enjoying it and that it is working well!

 

Glad to hear that they are enjoying it and that it is working well!

yes and for the price they work great