Sump pump for water flow?

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I have a 75 gallon tank set up for about 3 weeks now and I have this sump pump from a aquarium a couple years ago. It is a surge 3500 that is rated 660 GPH. Do you think I could use this like a power head to get better flow or would it be over kill. I just want to have good current but not to much. Please help.
     
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  2. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    my only concern would be exposed metals inside the pump. Aquarium pumps are made specifically with this in mind. I would err on the side of caution and not use it but that's just me. by the way, you need more than that 660 gph by far for a 75 gallon tank.
     
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  3. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    it is a aqua rated pump though. Would you still not use it. Some of the specs are at this site. Power Heads
     
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    jptrson Feather Duster

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    Some older sump pumps are oil filled, and do leak oil when hot.
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    So what kind of power heads would you recommend for a 75 gallon and how many.
     
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    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    I would recommend a couple of Koralias or that above mentioned maxijet pump and mod. Great wide flow, unlike most power heads which have a concentrated stream. DrsFosterSmith.com has the Koralias on sale.
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Thanks I'll check them out
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    What size Koralias
     
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    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    ebay has some pretty good deals on Koralias as well. That's the route I am going to go.
     
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