giant tank filtration

[Turbotad]

what do you guys know about hayward pool sand filters as a filter for a giant tank i know ppl do it but is it a good system of filtration with their only being sand in the filter? plz explain or tell me some good ways to filter a 3000 gal tank

 

[BadOleRoss]

The Hayward pool filter wold make a good mechanical fitler. If I were using that to filter a large tank I would return the water to the tank through a large overhead sump for biological filtration.

 

[pacu mom]

what do you guys know about hayward pool sand filters as a filter for a giant tank i know ppl do it but is it a good system of filtration with their only being sand in the filter? plz explain or tell me some good ways to filter a 3000 gal tank

A couple of Ultima II filters

 

[kdrun76]

Why not just use 40 or 50 FX5's? (I am kidding!)

 

[js302]

I'd never use it alone.

Its good for mechanical - and nitrate removal (the anaerobic environment) if properly set up..

Just like BadOleRoss said, return the water through a sump.

 

[AOmonsta]

Hey I was wondering the same thing about these Hayward pool filters.

How big a tank could you use one of these on? Say one that has 50 psi and 60 gpm?

 

[MonsterChef]

Looking at them as well today while researching the best set up for the 770.

Maybe a Hayward into a Ultima with a 6000gph pump?

 

[MonsterChef]

Thoughts?

http://www.lesliespool.com/browse/H...0-sq-ft/D/30100/P/1:100:13000:1300020/I/42236

 

[alexmuw]

Converting a pool into a pond are we?

No experience with pool filters (I do have a hot-tub), but I would think it would only have mechanical filtration (as previous poster mentioned). Your still going to need bio, which is THE most important type.

I think you would be better off building a sump (can buy 300+ gallon rubbermaid livestock bins, or build a wood tank and line with pond liner). 3000 gallons is a monster!

 

[importracer]

Converting a pool into a pond are we?

No experience with pool filters (I do have a hot-tub), but I would think it would only have mechanical filtration (as previous poster mentioned). Your still going to need bio, which is THE most important type.

I think you would be better off building a sump (can buy 300+ gallon rubbermaid livestock bins, or build a wood tank and line with pond liner). 3000 gallons is a monster!

Yes, biological filtration is a must.........