pond filter vs aquarium filter

[Rj37]

has or does any one use pond filters for there large aquariums.. i have a 360g tank and i neeed to buy filtration for it and i was looking at filter that all seemed to cost a lot (for ligit filtration). and i was wondering if i could use a pond filter for my tank? does anyone know and pros or cons about doinh this?
thanks,
Rj

 

[floridagar]

depends on the pond filter if i were you the best way to make it cheaper is buy a cheap tank and make a sump for your 360 gallon, you get alot better filtration when you have a sump.

 

[kendragon]

has or does any one use pond filters for there large aquariums.. i have a 360g tank and i neeed to buy filtration for it and i was looking at filter that all seemed to cost a lot (for ligit filtration). and i was wondering if i could use a pond filter for my tank? does anyone know and pros or cons about doinh this?
thanks,
Rj

Most pond filters cost more than aquarium filters mainly because of it's size and pressure rating. I run a closed system with bio-bead and a 3000gph pump on my 225g cichla tank. All piping is 1 1/2" PVC. Not cheap but great for my application.

 

[chisoxjoe]

Try the Ocean Clear 380 with the UV. I have a Turbo Sea pump running mine as an extra to my sump. It is great way to go. The filter itself goes for about 225 or so online. good luck.