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4 Responses to “Is it ok to put a pond filter like this on a fish tank…?”
My only concern about the pond filter (as others have said) is the amount of flow (being that pond filters are usually costructed with a single outflow). The filter you are looking at is a decent looking filter though, and also has a UV sterilizer in it which would be very helpful if you have live plants in the tank and a lot of lighting.
You say that if you don’t use that you will go with three Fluval 405’s, That would be good too, but would be a lot of filtration on the tank. You can get the same amount or more out of a Fluval FX5, then you will have a single filter instead of three. Another choice would be to go with an Eheim 2260, either the FX5 or the 2260 would both give you the large amount of filtration that you are looking for, and then you are still using just a single filter. I will leave you links to the filters I am referring to below, if you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Iv used pond filters before and they have a great amount of flow and preasure, so just make sure you lower the flow. I would not recommend this for smaller fish though. Good luck!!
I’m using a pond filter on my tank now. i didnt lower the flow and yes it produces a good bit of current, but the fish are doing great and the water quality is excellent. i’ve used it for almost five years now and its still doing the job that i bought it for. i think you’d be wise to get it.
i use to have a fish tank almost 8 feet long
What a hassle it is like buying a diamond and
trying to sell it after you get bored with its wear,
not worth the am mount and time you put in too it.
took quite an ex pence to set it up,,and someone to come
regular to preform its up keep,, like a decorator whom
comes to do your lawn,
forget the fish they are just as impossible
they pick on each other get sick soon
they get you up tight [do not name them,
you might get a few you Favor,,
you have to study each breed before you start to mix
what you consider a community,,that turns out
to be a war of fighting tetras,*
buy two tanks buy a stand that holds them,
one on the bottom one on the top * or put them close together
two compartments
hire some one to arrange your tanks
but get ready BABY SIT,,
YOU CAN NOT SPEAK TO THEM,
THEY DO NOT CARE,
REMEMBER ONE THING
THIS IS A JOB,,NOT A HOBIE,
GO TO THESE retailers,,
see the up keep
takes more then a filter to care for them *
see how they run,,, they will be taking to you in fish language that you need an inhaler *
IN THE MEAN TIME,,
HOW NICE,, WHAT A PRETTY PICTURE,
BUY YOUR SELF A BIG WALL SCREEN T,V,
AND WATCH THE GAMES ON YOUR COUCH
I AM GOING TO THE BEACH, *
September 15th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
My only concern about the pond filter (as others have said) is the amount of flow (being that pond filters are usually costructed with a single outflow). The filter you are looking at is a decent looking filter though, and also has a UV sterilizer in it which would be very helpful if you have live plants in the tank and a lot of lighting.
You say that if you don’t use that you will go with three Fluval 405’s, That would be good too, but would be a lot of filtration on the tank. You can get the same amount or more out of a Fluval FX5, then you will have a single filter instead of three. Another choice would be to go with an Eheim 2260, either the FX5 or the 2260 would both give you the large amount of filtration that you are looking for, and then you are still using just a single filter. I will leave you links to the filters I am referring to below, if you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Fluval FX5 (can handle up to 400 gallon tank)
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/215445/product.web
Eheim 2260 (also can handle up to a 400 gallon tank)
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/211220/product.web
MFK
September 15th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Iv used pond filters before and they have a great amount of flow and preasure, so just make sure you lower the flow. I would not recommend this for smaller fish though. Good luck!!
September 15th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
I’m using a pond filter on my tank now. i didnt lower the flow and yes it produces a good bit of current, but the fish are doing great and the water quality is excellent. i’ve used it for almost five years now and its still doing the job that i bought it for. i think you’d be wise to get it.
September 15th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
i use to have a fish tank almost 8 feet long
What a hassle it is like buying a diamond and
trying to sell it after you get bored with its wear,
not worth the am mount and time you put in too it.
took quite an ex pence to set it up,,and someone to come
regular to preform its up keep,, like a decorator whom
comes to do your lawn,
forget the fish they are just as impossible
they pick on each other get sick soon
they get you up tight [do not name them,
you might get a few you Favor,,
you have to study each breed before you start to mix
what you consider a community,,that turns out
to be a war of fighting tetras,*
buy two tanks buy a stand that holds them,
one on the bottom one on the top * or put them close together
two compartments
hire some one to arrange your tanks
but get ready BABY SIT,,
YOU CAN NOT SPEAK TO THEM,
THEY DO NOT CARE,
REMEMBER ONE THING
THIS IS A JOB,,NOT A HOBIE,
GO TO THESE retailers,,
see the up keep
takes more then a filter to care for them *
see how they run,,, they will be taking to you in fish language that you need an inhaler *
IN THE MEAN TIME,,
HOW NICE,, WHAT A PRETTY PICTURE,
BUY YOUR SELF A BIG WALL SCREEN T,V,
AND WATCH THE GAMES ON YOUR COUCH
I AM GOING TO THE BEACH, *