Tetra Pond Filter on 240

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So, ive been wondering how i am going to filter my 240(8-2-2). While looking around for filters i came across the tetra pond external filters. Im wondering what you guys think about using one of these on a 240. It will be placed on a shelf that i have above the tank. Water will be pumped up into it from the tank and drain through a pipe back into the tank. The maxflow for the filter i would be getting is around 500 gallons per hour. This filter is rated for ponds of up to 1200 gallons. I will also be stuffing it with some more filter media than what it comes with.Think it will be good?
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I had a BioForce 2000 that I used on indoor tanks for over 5 years… I was very very pleased with it…

If you put the pump inline after the filter… water will be sucked through the filter as opposed to pushed into the filter. This will mean if the seal on the filter should leak, it will suck air into the filter (harmless) as opposed to pushing water out of the filter (harmful)…

Pumps are a little more efficient at pushing water than pulling water, but with indoor applications I felt the peace of mind was well worth the minor loss in pump efficiency. Keep in mind, Magnetic driven pumps are designed to allow the impeller to slip without putting any resistance on the motor so this will in no way “stress” the motor, cause any additional wear on the motor or use any additional electricity.

I’m not familiar with the Tetra Pond Filters, But I found my BioForce 2000 ran fine at zero head with a Mag Drive 18... But sucked air with a Mag Drive 24...

I was able to get the Mag Drive 18 & the Bio Force 2000 for $300... This gave me double the flow rate of a FX5 and double the media capacity of an FX5 for approx the same price.

I’ve shared this information with dozens of people as the FX5’s have become so popular… and to my knowledge no one has followed it… I also assure you I speak from experience at running this filter indoors, not speculating at it as a potential possibility…

Here is a picture of it on my 300 Gal Rubbermaid… I‘ve also used it (under canopy) on my 125 Gal…
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Thanks for the info nc_nutcase.

Any one else think the filter i posted will work on a 240. I forgot to list the fish stock in my first post. The tank will have one oscar, one jag, one silver aro, and temporarily one pacu.
 
the pump must be used be4 the filter its not a pressure filter , a great pond filter, should work great for you with the rite pump
 
JAFRIAS;3383713; said:
the pump must be used be4 the filter its not a pressure filter , a great pond filter, should work great for you with the rite pump
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I'm not sure abou thte Tetra...

But my Bio Force was labeled "Pressurized Pond Filter"...

...but following your suggestion of placing the pump before the filter... puts pressure in the filter... which would require it to be a "Pressurized Pond Filter"...

No offense, but please do not give speculative advice... it's only misleading...

Based on personal experience with the BioForce :D I had no issues using the pump inline after the the filter... despite the manual telling me to put it before... and despite the above warning...
 
Anyone else think the filter i posted will work? I need some answers quick cause my dad wants to finish the tank before he goes on his trip. Thanks
 
808;3387004; said:
I think what hes saying is the filter is not sealed like a canister filter.
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Again, I cannot speack for the Tetra version... but my Bio Force Pond Filter is a "Pressurized Pond Filter"... and is sealed better than most canisters I've owned...

houie925;3389408; said:
Should work fine but pump does have to be placed before the filter if you are placing the tetra filter above water level.
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Why?...

Again, I have no experience with the Tetra version... But ample experience with the Bio Force... and they use the same general design...

Pushing water into the filter puts pressurized water pressing out against the seals... therefore if the seal leaks, water squirts out of the cansiter onto your floor...

Pulling the water through the filter with the pump inline after the filter... puts a pulling pressure on the seals... therefore if the seals do leak it sucks water into the canister and tiny air bubbles come out of your filters return instantly notifying you that there is a problem without doing any damage to your home...

There is ample reason to place the pump inline after the filter... and per ample personal experience it is possible on the BioForce... and reviewing the onoline photos and overviews, I see absolutely no reason why it would not work with the Tetra version...

Priming may be a bit difficult but this "problem" can be very eaily solved with a couple of well placed "quick disconnects" which are common on most quality canister type filters...
 
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