any one use small pool filters. reason asking is I have a 90 gal. that had an over flow in it and i removed it. now im left with a large hole that I put a plug in. But had an idea to plumb a small pool filter through the bottom. any other ideas out there. certain types, brands to look for or is this just a crazy idea. my wife thinks so
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lots of us use pool pumps however you are going to need to do a lil more work than simply add a pump and call it done..
i understand. I also use HOB's. just thought it might help. so how is it that u guys incorporate these in your systems?
Those "kiddie" filter/pump units will not work as an aquarium filter.
1. Very loud
2. Will burn out pretty quick running 24-7
3. Use a ton of electricity for what they do
If you have an inline pump handy, plumb in a "whole house" water filter. These filters do a great job. Standard 20 micron cartridges are cheap and the "spin on" container makes changes a snap.
BTW: I use a 530gph kiddie filter as a powered gravel vac...Does work great for that.
1. Very loud
2. Will burn out pretty quick running 24-7
3. Use a ton of electricity for what they do
If you have an inline pump handy, plumb in a "whole house" water filter. These filters do a great job. Standard 20 micron cartridges are cheap and the "spin on" container makes changes a snap.
BTW: I use a 530gph kiddie filter as a powered gravel vac...Does work great for that.
thee powered vac. sounds like a good idea. just to add this was only an idea that i had cause of the hole in the bottom of the tank and wanted to utilize it some how