Pool filter

[scott_n06]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone here has ever used a pool filter on an aquarium.

I have an old pool filter I was thinking of adapting for my 30gal. The only problem I see is the fact that it is rated for 530gph. If my math is right thats going to turn over the water 17.6 times an hour, which if I wanted to raise trout may be nice.

I was wondering if I put ball valves in the lines would I be able to lower the flow enough for this tank?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[scott_n06]

No one at all has tried this?

 

[yogurt_21]

you're talking an intex pool filter? take the pump out of it and junk the rest.

or I guess you could take the media out of it and put in some mesh and some bio media. might be a cheap canister, although quite bulky. I still say the pump is the only thing worht anythign though.

 

[LoganBlade]

put in a sump "y" the output. one to tank one back into sump. use the ball valve to get proper turn over with less over kill

 

[dawnmarie]

Pool pumps are loud, energy inefficient and not designed to be run 24/7.
Other than that it would work in concept.
I use "pool" cartridges in my Mechanical filtration (think Ocean Clear).

 

[gavinwr]

you could use a pool filter but you would have to modify it first

 

[scott_n06]

Thanks for the input guys. I think Im going to scrap the idea and save it for when I build my big tank. Im thinking it would work good to do water changes with since it isnt very good to run 24/7. Eventually I am planning on building around a 400gal plywood tank as soon as me and the mrs move somewhere more permanent.

Thanks,
Scott