Hello I'm new to the site. I have been given a hot tub and i am trying to figure out how to turn it into a fish pond It cracked over winter so I'm just going to seal it.. It works ... So can I use the jets and it has a little built in waterfall ???I know the jets are powerful so I would have to find a way to weaken them.... Any ideas.... I would like to use as much as the original hot tub as possible .

Check out the airjet tubs (Bain Ultra and Aquatic). They blow air to circulate the water and then blow plain air after the sensor detects that the tub is empty to make sure no water is left standing in the system. Another thing to consider w/a whirlpool type tub is that the water may get very cold while you sit. The Aquatic tubs have a line (HotSoak) that has a heater included that helps the water stay warmer. We're actually buying an Aquatic soaking tub with a heater (not for whirlpool) Here is a link that might be useful: Aquatic HotSoak Features

I did a lot of research on this since I had been so unhappy with the tub we had in our previous house. We had the typical jetted whirlpool tub. Even with weekly cycling bleach through the piping, we would still get black flecks pumped into a clean filled bath when the jets got turned on. If you Google "black flecks/flakes/gunk whirlpool" you'll get lots of info on this. When I looked into the air tubs, it seemed that there was still about 1/2 cup of water that would sit in the piping and could mold etc. I found out about Sanijet tubs and looked at their website and spoke to a couple of very helpful people when I called Sanijet. They have a pipeless system where individual jets intake water and the jets are easily removable and can be cleaned in a dishwasher. (View videos of this on the website) Another huge plus is that these jets are much less noisy than the typical whirlpool tub. Ours is ordered but not yet installed. We got a big 2 person tub. I think it measured 72 x 42. They run specials periodically. We got ours at 50% off list price. The company has no showrooms. Fergusons used to carry them but I read that Kohler (which is their main brand) made them discontinue that line since Sanijet states how hygienic Sanijet tubs are which I guess infers that the other tubs aren't. I hope to be able to report back here once I get into the new house. The company will tell you the nearest Bed and Breakfast or hotel that has their tubs installed so you can try them!

Also what is an integrated tile flange? Since this will be a bath/shower, I am told I need to get one with an integrated tile flange, but I don't know what that is?