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calculating turnover rate

Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:12 pm
by n00dl3
This is a stupid question but how do you calculate turnover rate for a tank. Lets say I have a 30 gallon tank, a powerhead at 400 gph. What is my turnover rate per hour? thanks

Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 9:01 pm
by McEve
In your case:

400 gph divided by 30gallon (400 divided by 30) = turnoverrate of 13,3 gph

Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 9:29 pm
by n00dl3
Thanks!

n00dl3