So I was walking around lowes looking at wood and stuff for the tank stand im going to start building this weekend for my 240 gallon I just got. It is going to have a 45 gallon sump and a fx5. I have been looking around at pumps to use in the sump. I want it to pump around 1200 gph at around a 6 foot head. Well anyway, I saw this pump on sale for 60 bucks at lowes and I was wondering if it was safe to use in the sump. Is it aquarium safe? All of the pumps I have been looking at on thatpetplace.com and drfostersmith.com and other aquatic websites that are powerful enough to pump what im looking for are running around $120 and up. So this would save me alot of money if I can use this one. However, it is a bit big, but i can deal with that.
Here is the pump
http://www.lowes.com/pd_309016-1564...entURL=/pl_Pumps_4294820778_4294937087_?Va=51
Type Utility pumps Impeller Material Plastic Inlet Diameter 1 Inlet Connection Garden Hose Outlet Diameter 1 Outlet Connection NPT Cord Length (Feet) 10.0 Amps (Amps) 13.0 Application small utility sump needs Package Quantity 1.0 Package Contents 1/6 hp utility sump Sub Type Submersible utility pump Horsepower (HP) 0.6 Water Flow (GPM) 26.0 Warranty 1 year Volts 115 Material Plastic Switch Type Switchless Submersible Yes
Here is the pump
http://www.lowes.com/pd_309016-1564...entURL=/pl_Pumps_4294820778_4294937087_?Va=51
Type Utility pumps Impeller Material Plastic Inlet Diameter 1 Inlet Connection Garden Hose Outlet Diameter 1 Outlet Connection NPT Cord Length (Feet) 10.0 Amps (Amps) 13.0 Application small utility sump needs Package Quantity 1.0 Package Contents 1/6 hp utility sump Sub Type Submersible utility pump Horsepower (HP) 0.6 Water Flow (GPM) 26.0 Warranty 1 year Volts 115 Material Plastic Switch Type Switchless Submersible Yes
