N Ninja Member Sep 17, 2014 85 13 Mar 27, 2015 #1 Pumps Hey Guys, is it ok to use a freshwater pump in a saltwater tank? Please advise.
CodyS Member Sep 22, 2012 236 151 Mar 27, 2015 #3 Depends on the pump, some have metal shafts which can rust.
Ian3145 Member Mar 15, 2014 556 183 Dumbalk, Sth Gippsland Mar 27, 2015 #4 Azedenkae said: Yes. Click to expand... Dangerous advice.Many freshwater pumps are not suitable for salt. Corrosion can poison tanks and in extreme cases, cause electrical failures.
Azedenkae said: Yes. Click to expand... Dangerous advice.Many freshwater pumps are not suitable for salt. Corrosion can poison tanks and in extreme cases, cause electrical failures.
A Azedenkae Member Jun 17, 2013 191 40 Mar 27, 2015 #5 Yeah apologies, I actually forgot about that. Disregard my advice. It will depend on your particular pump.
Yeah apologies, I actually forgot about that. Disregard my advice. It will depend on your particular pump.
