large tank filtration questions

greatgman · 08/01/2006, 06:53 PM

does ne1 know of any pros and cons for using outdoor pond equipment for your large tanks?
there is a canister filter for a pond i'm looking at that has a built in uv
how abut using a swimming pool filter and/or pump in the basement
along with the sump and prop tank?

nyvp · 08/01/2006, 07:24 PM

alot of those items arent able to handle the salt water.

jnarowe · 08/02/2006, 09:44 AM

Nothing wrong with being creative! Make sure you really want a canister filter before you invest the money.

08/01/2006, 06:53 PM	#1
greatgman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181	large tank filtration questions does ne1 know of any pros and cons for using outdoor pond equipment for your large tanks? there is a canister filter for a pond i'm looking at that has a built in uv how abut using a swimming pool filter and/or pump in the basement along with the sump and prop tank?

08/02/2006, 09:44 AM	#3
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	Nothing wrong with being creative! Make sure you really want a canister filter before you invest the money. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

08/01/2006, 07:24 PM	#2
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	alot of those items arent able to handle the salt water.