Pressurized Pond Filters? Info Anyone?

[BMueller777]

I was wondering if anyone on here uses Pressurized Pond Filters for their tanks indoors?

I've searched online but all my findings have been either misleading or confusing...

So if anyone has any insight or a good link please let know

Thanks,
Brian

 

[spiff]

I'm using a couple and I like them so far. The whole thing including the media lasts forever and they're self cleaning.

 

[BMueller777]

I'm using a couple and I like them so far. The whole thing including the media lasts forever and they're self cleaning.

so you just buy the filter and plumb everything yourself??

what's your set up like?

I want to put one on a 90g, have it be the only filter with a decent bio load inside the tank.

 

[spiff]

so you just buy the filter and plumb everything yourself??

what's your set up like?

I want to put one on a 90g, have it be the only filter with a decent bio load inside the tank.

That's right. Some have their own pumps, but the ones I have do not. They come in different sizes for different applications. The instructions do mention that they are great for aquariums though too, not just ponds. The smallest one of this particular brand would probably be overkill on your 90.

There is a picture of my filter setup on my thread: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259560

Here is a link to the line up. (not the cheapest source for them though)
http://www.adamsaquatics.com/adams_aquatics_2_020.htm

 

[BMueller777]

So if I get the smallest model and plumb it with a 4' spray bar for a return and (2) intakes, think the flow rate will be slowed down enough for it not to be a 90g whorl pool? lol

 

[spiff]

So if I get the smallest model and plumb it with a 4' spray bar for a return and (2) intakes, think the flow rate will be slowed down enough for it not to be a 90g whorl pool? lol

I couldn't say. The pump will probably be the deciding factor, but I think a certain amount of flow is needed to adequately backflush these types of filters once the media gets caked down.

 

[FSM]

Why do you want to use a pond filter on a 90 gallon tank? Get two AC110s, it will cost a lot less and work fine.

 

[PeacockBassMan]

I have a pressurized pond filter running on my indoor pond. Once you get over the fact that the O rings that hold the water in under pressure have to be PERFECT the thing works great.

 

[JakeH]

Once you get over the fact that the O rings that hold the water in under pressure have to be PERFECT the thing works great.

I would imagine thats true... Thats kinda the way o-rings work. I hope you didnt learn this the hard way!