Canister Filter Question

melancthon · 02-18-2007, 08:33 PM

Is there any problem with using an old pool canister filter on an aquarium (assuming, of course, it's all clean and has a new filter and all that)? Don't ask me why - she brought up that option.

Randy · 02-19-2007, 01:40 AM

Check out this page:
DIY Canister Filter

You'd spend a ton of money in replacement filter elements using the little pool filters. Personally I prefer to use filter socks, but this canister filter does work like a charm.

roddey · 02-25-2007, 06:34 PM

I like this idea randy. I think I will put one in my sump.Thanks for the link

Randy · 02-25-2007, 07:37 PM

The canister filter is excellent for polishing the water every once in a while but not as convenient as filter socks when it comes to 'every day filtering'.

The canister does remove all particles from the water.

02-18-2007, 08:33 PM	#1
melancthon Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 15	Canister Filter Question Is there any problem with using an old pool canister filter on an aquarium (assuming, of course, it's all clean and has a new filter and all that)? Don't ask me why - she brought up that option.

02-19-2007, 01:40 AM	#2
Randy Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 103	Re: Canister Filter Question Check out this page: DIY Canister Filter You'd spend a ton of money in replacement filter elements using the little pool filters. Personally I prefer to use filter socks, but this canister filter does work like a charm.

02-25-2007, 06:34 PM	#3
roddey Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calif. Posts: 21	Re: Canister Filter Question I like this idea randy. I think I will put one in my sump.Thanks for the link

02-25-2007, 07:37 PM	#4
Randy Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 103	Re: Canister Filter Question The canister filter is excellent for polishing the water every once in a while but not as convenient as filter socks when it comes to 'every day filtering'. The canister does remove all particles from the water.

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