what would you do with this pump?

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  1. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    My father in law took down his pond in his back yard..he has a mag 9.5 that was in the pond used as a return..he wanted to know if I could use it for my tank(as I'm already using the same for my return)..what do you guys think.can it be cleaned/disinfected enough for me to use as a back up pump..I was thinking vinagar bath first then a bleach soak,then rinsed with ro/di water..but let me know if its worth it..pump is only 1 1/2 yrs old..TIA..
     
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  2. duoc9119

    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Just clean it up real good. If you have a sump for a tank in the 30-50 gallon range it would be a great return pump.
     
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  3. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    heck yea I would get it esoically if its for free!!! and I really see no harm In just a vigar bath and rinse in RODI water.
     
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  4. Zeyphon

    Zeyphon Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Isn't that a little much for that size tank? I'm using a Mag 9.5 on my 95 gallon?
     
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  5. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    nah its all about the turnover and head LOL ;D
     
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  6. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Yeah I will prob go that route.thanks.

    yeah it would be prob to much,and have to be turned down alot. I wouldnt recomend using it on that small of a tank,unless it was SPS dominant..
     
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  7. N8thanExpl0sion

    N8thanExpl0sion Astrea Snail

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    I have one on mine but I also have it do more since I have power to spare. I piped mine to be the return, the feed for the UV light and the feed for the GFO. Just a couple Tees and a few valves and boom there you go.
    Removed two feeding pumps from my setup :) less power, less heat.. I know I am happy
     
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