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AMR22
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posted 03-26-2004 07:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for AMR22     Edit/Delete Message
just got a new 55 gal 40 long aquarium i have a penguin 170 filter and a 120 watt heater is this ok????????

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t_chelle16
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posted 03-26-2004 08:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for t_chelle16     Edit/Delete Message
Sorry, but you're going to need more filtration and another heater.

The general rule for filtration is a 10x turnover rate for HOB filters (ie 550 gph) or 4x - 5x with biowheels & canisters (ie 220 - 275 gph). And for heaters the general rule is 3 - 5 watts/gallon (ie 165 - 275 watts). However, if the tank can be maintained at 78* (assuming you have tropical fish & not goldfish) with that one heater not having to be constantly on, you should be fine.

-Chelle

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