Proper gph flow in 10 gallon quarantine tank?

[sonofgaladriel]

Have two magnificas coming Wednesday. Setting up 10 gallon quarantine tanks for potential treatment. Ordering small powerheads and heaters.
80gph sufficient flow for 10 gallon tank? Placed near surface for good surface agitation and aeration.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EWENMAU?psc=1
50 watt or 100 watt heater?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQRJSG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Thanks!

 

[pfan151]

Have two magnificas coming Wednesday. Setting up 10 gallon quarantine tanks for potential treatment. Ordering small powerheads and heaters.
80gph sufficient flow for 10 gallon tank? Placed near surface for good surface agitation and aeration.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EWENMAU?psc=1
50 watt or 100 watt heater?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQRJSG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Thanks!

I use the cheap hydor pumps. I think mine are the 425s

 

[pfan151]

And I definitely would trust those cheap heaters. I use 25w ehiems on a ranco controller. With only a ten gal water volume it is really easy to overheat your tank.


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[sonofgaladriel]

Thank you!

 

[pfan151]

Sorry, just re-read my last post. Meant to type would NOT trust those heaters.

 

[OrionN]

I agree regarding the heater. I use a Finnex digital heater controller. I really like this controller but often have to change every 4 years or so of continuous use. The most important feature is it give warning prior to failure, and it fail in the off position, will not kill your tank.
I use a Vortec MP10 for my current. I have used small PW bounce of the wall and surface before to keep adequate flow. I like the controllable feature of the MP10.