Aquarium lab
Real filter-flow estimator
Allow for common losses between a headline pump rating and installed output.
- Result updates as you edit
- Units and limits shown
Starting scenario
- Rated flow600L/h
- Media loss20%
- Plumbing loss15%
Result408L/h
Aquarium inputs
Calculation workbench
Adjust the inputs. The result updates immediately, with the calculation method explained below.
Calculation logic
What it calculates
Formula
Rated flow × media factor × installation factor.
Limits
Losses are not always independent and generally rise as the system accumulates debris.
Next step
Use this for purchasing estimates, then replace it with a timed flow measurement.