Opinion request on the 530gph pool filter

MrParker · 10-20-2009, 09:49 PM

I got an Intex Krystal Clear 603 Pool Filter/Pump for $5. The thing says it pumps 530 gallons per hour. I just got done testing it out using the bathtub haha. It's pretty cool.

Here's a picture:
http://www.coolinflatables.com/files...ded/58603E.jpg

It is meant for the big "bag-like" pools people put up. But I thought it could be cool if i could rig it with some mesh bag of carbon in it with the filter cartrige, and then create some fish friendly intakes and output heads so none of them get sucked up and the output doesnt destroy the aqua scape.

What are your thoughts on the idea?

MoneyMitch · 10-22-2009, 06:58 AM

would be pretty awesome, that flow is monster your def going to want to be carefull with that lol. Never thought of using a pool filter before though, kinda like a can filter if you think about it.

MrParker · 10-27-2009, 01:09 AM

exactly like a canister filter. but i went to the hardware store and found piping and tubing and after i build my own media holder it will have cost me a total of $50. I could get a decent canister filter off ebay for that. So i might just buy a canister filter and abandon ship on the pool filter.

widebody2 · 10-27-2009, 01:34 PM

I own a pool company and use pool equip on ponds all the time. In your case its not even close to worth the hastle since the tank is 45 gallons

epond83 · 10-27-2009, 01:57 PM

I think that much flow from a single source would be way to high.
Carbon isn't really neccary on a filter unless you have nasty stuff in your tap water.
Seems like the filter is small and doesn't have much of a place for good bacteria to grow which is the main point of a fish tnak filter. That seems more set up to just get debri out of the pool.

10-20-2009, 09:49 PM	#1
MrParker Medium Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 419	Opinion request on the 530gph pool filter I got an Intex Krystal Clear 603 Pool Filter/Pump for $5. The thing says it pumps 530 gallons per hour. I just got done testing it out using the bathtub haha. It's pretty cool. Here's a picture: http://www.coolinflatables.com/files...ded/58603E.jpg It is meant for the big "bag-like" pools people put up. But I thought it could be cool if i could rig it with some mesh bag of carbon in it with the filter cartrige, and then create some fish friendly intakes and output heads so none of them get sucked up and the output doesnt destroy the aqua scape. What are your thoughts on the idea? __________________ Current - 45 Gallon :: 3 otos :: 1 Chinese Algae eater :: 16 neon tetras :: 1M & 3F Fancy Guppies :: 5 Ghost Shrimp :: 2x32WATT T8 6500K :: DIY CO2 :: Substrate From SandDunes :: Wisteria :: 4 Melon Sword :: Microsword 3 10 Gallon Tanks Empty 2004 - 10 Gallon ::9guppy fry(4 weeks old)::5Ghost shrimp, 1 amano::2 SAE::3 otos::4 neon tetras:: 2 Redwag Platies :: DIY CO2::My own Substrate:: ::anacharis::Wisteria::Ovalis::Lilaeopsis brasiliensis(Microsword)::Limnophila indica(ambulia)::

10-22-2009, 06:58 AM	#2
MoneyMitch Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 33	would be pretty awesome, that flow is monster your def going to want to be carefull with that lol. Never thought of using a pool filter before though, kinda like a can filter if you think about it. __________________ Fish keeping is easy don't over complicate it

10-27-2009, 01:09 AM	#3
MrParker Medium Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 419	exactly like a canister filter. but i went to the hardware store and found piping and tubing and after i build my own media holder it will have cost me a total of $50. I could get a decent canister filter off ebay for that. So i might just buy a canister filter and abandon ship on the pool filter. __________________ Current - 45 Gallon :: 3 otos :: 1 Chinese Algae eater :: 16 neon tetras :: 1M & 3F Fancy Guppies :: 5 Ghost Shrimp :: 2x32WATT T8 6500K :: DIY CO2 :: Substrate From SandDunes :: Wisteria :: 4 Melon Sword :: Microsword 3 10 Gallon Tanks Empty 2004 - 10 Gallon ::9guppy fry(4 weeks old)::5Ghost shrimp, 1 amano::2 SAE::3 otos::4 neon tetras:: 2 Redwag Platies :: DIY CO2::My own Substrate:: ::anacharis::Wisteria::Ovalis::Lilaeopsis brasiliensis(Microsword)::Limnophila indica(ambulia)::

10-27-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
widebody2 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 66	I own a pool company and use pool equip on ponds all the time. In your case its not even close to worth the hastle since the tank is 45 gallons

10-27-2009, 01:57 PM	#5
epond83 Medium Fish Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 470	I think that much flow from a single source would be way to high. Carbon isn't really neccary on a filter unless you have nasty stuff in your tap water. Seems like the filter is small and doesn't have much of a place for good bacteria to grow which is the main point of a fish tnak filter. That seems more set up to just get debri out of the pool.