Which mode is best for a 55 gallon tank?
1265970
It depends what you want to use it for. To just circulate water I think the one below the 1200 is good for a 55. I Have a 90 and it's plenty powerful.
1265971
If you're looking for serious circulation the circulation set up is the best, but you won't need the 1200 for a 55 gallon. I would recommend a 900 or maybe even smaller to keep from blowing your tank up.
1265972
Depends what you are using it for but I dont recommend these pumps the blades are cheap and will break
1265973
It would depend on what you were wanting to use it for. I don't recommend this pump at all though! The new impeller is cheap and is way prone to breaking... That being said, with the old models with better impellers, a Maxijet 1200 will move some water pretty well in a 55 gallon tank in its original configuration.
1265974
Use the wave maker mode, other settings are not very strong and would give almost no movement
1265975
Not this one. Even though this was rated at the higher gallons per hour it just couldn't keep up , don't get me wrong nice little pump, we put it in the fountain outside , was not a good fit for our big fishtank however.
1232618
I use it for my 55 gallon, with the filstar L filter. There is a very noticeable drop in water flow with the heater. I would be concerned with a tank that large, however that depends on how your tank is stocked, and how often you do water changes. I would estimate a 25-35% drop in water flow. But it does work great! Keeps the temp very stable
1715580
same wattage... the lights are just spread out further to cover more area... I have two 16s for my 75 gallon and I like them a lot... with two I program the lights to follow across the tank as if the sun is rising passing over and setting.... having one light you could not do that... how ever, I would think on a 55 one 24 inch would suffice because it should cover more of an area than one 16 inch... same watts but more area covered.
2106617
I think that this would be a bit much for a 40 gallon tank. I would go for a lesser model. it works well on my 55 gallon tank but I would not go lower than that
1003987
This is the first of this style that I have owned. But it is powerful. I have mine in a 55 gallon and it moves the water around good. My tank is fresh water. My answer would be yes but I'm no expert on the subject.
1828965
They only recommend the 3152 for tanks up to 50 gals. so the 3155 might be a better option for you.
495203
No.....2 of these do not fit a 55 gallon tank. You need to search for the proper ones for a 55 gallon tank. This is strictly a glass lid for the tank, not a light. Therefore it does not have bulbs
1972005
i would get a 300 W heater for a 55 gal. I believe the general rule is 5 W per gallon of water. 200W isn't quite enough.
450274
It's a bit weak for a proper 5 gallon tank. Go for the Hydor Theo 25 watt submersible. It has adjustable temperature settings and doesn't cook my snails when they crawl over it.
1027838
I only have a 29 gallon and my tank is loving the lights. My personal opinion is that it would be better to run two with a 60 gallon. Current is great though. You will love it!
1332162
I have the same fixture over my 55, and it has a decent space between the light and the top of the tank to allow for heat exchange. It'll be fine with a glass top.
771721
Hey Jeff,The dimensions for 75/90 Gallon tanks are usually 6 inches wider (front to back) than that of the 55 Gallon tanks. I personally know this because I have both a 55 gallon and 90 gallon tanks in my home. If you have a 55 gallon, Amazon also has the 55 gallon stand: Aquatic Fundamentals 55 Gallon Upright Aquarium StandPersonally, for the price, these (manually put together) stands are solidly strong and a steal of a deal. I would easily consider picking up another one if the opportunity arises.Hope this helps. Hey Jeff,The dimensions for 75/90 Gallon tanks are usually 6 inches wider (front to back) than that of the 55 Gallon tanks. I personally know this because I have both a 55 gallon and 90 gallon tanks in my home. If you have a 55 gallon, Amazon also has the 55 gallon stand: Aquatic Fundamentals 55 Gallon Upright Aquarium StandPersonally, for the price, these (manually put together) stands are solidly strong and a steal of a deal. I would easily consider picking up another one if the opportunity... » Read More Hey Jeff,The dimensions for 75/90 Gallon tanks are usually 6 inches wider (front to back) than that of the 55 Gallon tanks. I personally know this because I have both a 55 gallon and 90 gallon tanks in my home. If you have a 55 gallon, Amazon also has the 55 gallon stand: Aquatic Fundamentals 55 Gallon Upright Aquarium StandPersonally, for the price, these (manually put together) stands are solidly strong and a steal of a deal. I would easily consider picking up another one if the opportunity arises.Hope this helps. « Show Less
1922572
I would go with at least the 50 watt. Probably the 100 would be better. You can always put it a little bit diagonally in the tank. it is ok to fully submerge even the top part. I would consider going with 2 50watt heaters with one on either end of the tank for a more even heating effect. Plus both heaters would last longer because neither one would have to work as hard.
645345
A 75 Gallon is usually 36" in width or length, so I would recommend the 36" to 48". That way, when you have the LED lights on, it will be a bit brighter in the right and left side of the tank, as well. My suggestion, though, is if you want it pretty bright, then I'd go with the Double Bright LED lights.
2275750
I bought 2 on different occasions for a 55 gallon....which takes 2 to cover the tank.
1967631
Thanks for your question. I think that a 55gal would be the max tank I would use it for. You would have to use it to the max adjusting but it should work fine. Good luck and have fun
309066
I am using that model on a 55 gallon along with a fluval fx5 under the tank which is supreme overkill but it works great. I like this filter because it is easy to remove and replace media and is better constructed than most and is quiet as well. It is worth a few extra bucks for the quality alone and it has been working great for the past months in my r artificial reef setup. I use two main filters on all my tanks but that is just me.