Can a pond filter be used for an aquarium???

[ROB_B]

Hello,

I am planning on getting a 150 gal - 250 gal tank and I was thinking of my filter options? Would a small pressurized pond filter work for that purpose? At least if I decide to go with a bigger tank later, I would still be able to only use the same filter.

Maybe something like this: http://www.pondfilter.com/proecocpf-180pressurizedpondfilter.aspx (just as an example)



Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[Hot Slime]

Sure why not I see no harm in using a strong arse filter for a tank. Though I would like to use a wet/dry instead of a pond filter, you could just build your wet/dry larger than what ur tank needs incase of an upgrade, then ur wet/dry would be big enough.

 

[ROB_B]

Thanks for the response.

I just like how canister / pressurized pond filters look - everything in one can.

Any suggestions as to which brand, model, etc? What are the pros and cons vs using a regular "for aquarium" canister filter like the eheim 2262?

 

[Gun]

Yes u can.
also i hv seen a pond filter with a wet dry section inside the filter, but sorry i don't know what brand.

 

[reptileguy2727]

Just make sure it is one with a backwash option (like the Ultima IIs). This will make water changes and filter cleaning super simple.

 

[ROB_B]

Would a pond filter require an external pump? Aren't they built like the regular aquarium canister filters that have the pumps built in?

 

[cichlid2006]

The type I am going to assume you are asking about are called "pressurised pond filters" and I haven't seen one with a pump built in. From the research I did a while back you will be cheaper buying a sump, plumbing and pump.
Pressurised pond canisters aren't that cheap, they are large but you have the added expense of buying and running an external pump.

 

[demonknight]

searched for pond filters and chanced upon this thread.

for my new 180G [6x2x2] which is going to house my 14" Banjar Red Aro, 6" Florida Gar, Three 10-12" Ornate Bichirs, 8" Endii, Two 7" Senegals and 9 Clown Loaches of varying sizes and a Bristlenose pleco, been looking at Claritec 3000 and a ViaAqua pump.

like OP said, a canister just looks better and well wanted to know your thoughts on the combo

thanks