Can i use pond filter for aquarium

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MFK Member. May 19, 0 0 Sydney, Australia. I am thinking of setting up a foot tank soon and I would like to know if the following setup would work. I currently have a FX5 and I am also thinking of also using a pond filter as well as the flow rate looks impressive. Is there any reason why you wouldnt use a pond filter. Is there any real difference from a pond filter than a canister filter. Thank you. Dec 28, 15, 27 89 Very much south.. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

Jun 19, 0 0 KY. That would filter a gallon tank wonderfully. Is there any need to worry about radiation exposure from the UV light since this is made to be used for a outdoor pond and not a aquarium? I just want to be safe. No, there shouldnt be. People use uv sterilizers on their aquariums all the time. It kills misc. For every pond that has been set up there has to be a filtration system incorporated into the design to keep the water fresh and free from harmful contaminants.

There are many too choose from on the market and all different sizes to suit different ponds. Indeed, many pond keepers have become skilled enough to make their own filters.

Hopefully by answering the following questions, it should be clear which filters are required and why they are necessary. If you are looking at a natural wildlife pond, then sometimes it is not required. The plant life in the pond will soak up any nitrates present in the water. As well as filtering the water mechanically particles are removed as they pass through a set of sponges , it also converts any ammonia that is created by fish waste and rotting vegetation into nitrates by hosting beneficial bacteria that do the work.

The size of the filter required is rated by the size of the pond. Any filter used should be capable of turning over the total water volume of your pond every 1 to 2 hours. It is virtually impossible to over filter your pond, especially if your stocking level is high. So if you have a pond that contains litres, your filter should be capable of turning over at least litres per hour.

If the pond has a few fish with lots of plants then a litre pond will probably only need a filter that is capable or turning over litres per hour. The set up in these requires a pump that feeds the water from the pond up to the filter and then the water is returned by means of gravity.

The only drawback with these is the fact that the filter needs to be higher than the water level of the pond for it to work efficiently. These are ideal for the smaller ponds as the water is fed into the filter via a pump and leaves the filter under pressure as the filter is a sealed unit. These take up less space and can be positioned anywhere. The gravity fed filter is often used in large Koi ponds, the water is fed to the filter by means of drains in the bottom of the pond and then pumped back into the pond afterwards.

These are very complex and usually fitted by experts. A mechanical filter is purely used for removing particles and debris from the water. The filter will contain varying grades of sponges to perform this task. These are sometimes used in very small ponds and do not take up a lot of space.

With any bought pond filter there will be a pump that will feed the filter, this needs to be placed below the water surface at all times. By the means of piping this will be connected to the filter inlet.

The filter box needs to be placed at the side of the pond; with some models they can be submerged in the ground to hide them. If the filter is a gravity return, remember it needs to be higher than the water level of the pond. The water is then returned to the pond by more piping. Any pump will have its rating on the packaging, or even on the pump itself. The rating will be displayed in litres or gallons per hour.

Some of the ammonia will never make it to the filter, and algae will develop and give your water a green-tinge. How your Pond or Aquarium Filter Works. What Do Filters Do? Mechanical Filtration Mechanical filtration is the simplest form of filtration. Filter Media Different filter media are adapted to different tasks between mechanical and biological filtration.

They help with mechanical filtration a little too.