can this be used as a pre-filter for an exsisting hang on filter or does it require a power head?
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It depends on the type of hang on filter you have. The only way to make suction is through the nozzle for it to be affective is to use an air pump. So it's best for tanks that house fish that produce little waste and around 5 gallons or less. I no longer use it but, when I did it worked great and also produces bubbles for the tank.
1694899
Yes it can be used as a prefilter. I have one installed on the end of my HOB in place of the strainer normally on the end of the intake.
377932
There is a fan in the unit. If you want to use a filter, it would have to be custom made, and attached to the backside of the unit.
323454
Your question is rather vague, however, if you're asking about the quality of this item; yes it works well. You will need a power head to operate it.
570945
Handy, but not a plumber. No, this item is not a stand alone component. The power head only works with another part that is soldered into the outflow. It is only a cheap fix if you already have a zone valve. Zone valves are less expensive than circulators for each zone, but zone valve heads, or relays only last 4 or 5 years, so it is a trade off against initial installation. Short answer, the head alone won't do....John...CT
899308
Sara - I seriously doubt that this filter would work for your particular application as it works on a "siphoning" principal which would mean that the intake tube would have to be submerged at all times allowing no air whatsoever to impede the flow of water. Additionally, the filtering unit must sit lower than the tank to work properly.
795068
You can with adapters, but the water lines that come with this filter are really small, so you won't get much volume or pressure.
679099
just received this item, i put the female and male end to it so that way i can unhook it from the compressor when need be, i didn't get the filter but you should be able to put the ends on the filter and hook that up first to the compressor and then hook the regulater to the filter.
654456
No pre-filter is used with the debris handling pump and that is the beauty of this pump. hose it off to get rid of leaves and algae. It is a high volume pump for my pond so I put a TEE in to send half the water through an above ground positive pressure pond filter and the other side fills a jug full of rocks and bio balls that overflows into the pond.
1697461
The filter does impede the flow of the powerhead, and the bubbler adapter for the powerhead relies on the high flow of the water to suck air down from the surface. Adjust the bubble knob to get the most airflow possible, make sure the filter is set to the highest flow setting, and ensure that the entire assembly is not too far beneath the surface to draw air down to the outflow. Also make sure the filter is not clogged; a clogged filter will impede water flow from the powerhead far more than a clean one will. It can be rinsed clean several times before the filter media needs to be replaced.
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This is a stand alone filter that sits at the bottom of the fish tank. You need to supply the filter with an airline/powerhead to function correclty. I use these in multiple fry and grow out tanks, they work fantastic for what I need. I would recommend rinsing the filter out with fish water, at least once a month, depending on the use.
1599151
technicaly iam not sure ,,but i guess it will make double safe filteration ,,but you should ask a technician better,,thank you
1442976
Haven't the slightest idea. Take other people's advice at your own risk.Use what is recommended OR call them. When my filter holder broke they were very helpful.
1093683
As long as your filter intake tube is round, the various adaptors for this pre-filter will work with almost any filter. I have had two for almost a year now and love them for my breeding tanks because the fry don't get sucked up the intake. Definitely a good investment.
1578296
Yes. A power head, such as the Aquaclear, can be connected to the tubing that comes with the filter. The adapter on the power head fits within the riser tube.
2217290
You may likely need one with a power head...this model does not have that...I suggest you call Miele and ask for there recommendation...
336422
Yes. Should go thru a pressure regulator, or fill slowly, or filter will not get a chance to do its job. But it did a good job of filtering .
1892830
Yes it is and I would not use it for longer than you have to. I recommend upgrading to a hang on the back type filter. I thought I had lost one of my fish and couldn't find it. When I upgraded the filter, I found him. He had swam over the edge of the filter and had gotten stuck in there. Luckily he was still alive. I don't have that problem with the traditional filter.