Fountain Pumps?

[tomato clown]

I can get 3 large commercial size (industrial strength)fountain pumps, but was wondering what the difference was between these and what I need for my 120gal.
I do know that a fountain pump sits under water, and that they sell in-line pumps and such....I'm just very dumb on this topic.
Dan
[ December 08, 2001: Message edited by: Tomato Clown ]

 

[broomer5]

I'd research the materials of construction on "any" pump not manufactured for the saltwater aquarium trade. There most liekly will be metal components in these industrial pumps that are exposed to the saltwater. Could cause premature pump failure, or worse .. could chemically pollute your tank water and critters.
Brian

 

[tomato clown]

Thanks Broomer,
I decided against the pumps due to the fact they are 1 year old and have spent most of this time in high concentrations of chlorine.
I did some looking into them and I would also have had to scrape debris and suck off of thier metal gratings in order to provide continuous use without them overheating.
Dan
[ December 11, 2001: Message edited by: Tomato Clown ]