Spa or swimming pool pump

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  1. jbaker

    jbaker Feather Duster

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    Any reason why I can't use a spa or pool pump for circulation on a tank?8)
     
    jbaker, Oct 8, 2009
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  2. horkn

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    I know of some that do actually.

    I don't know what model you need to use, but I assume it would need to have a non metallic (or SS or titanium at least) impeller. I bet most impellers are plastic, and the shafts are SS.
     
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  4. jbaker

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    Thanks guys. It seems when something is labled as being for a saltwater tank it automatically raises the price to outrageous.
     
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  5. mikejrice

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    Indeed it does.
     
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