does this prevent small fish from getting sucked up into intake portion? does it work like a screen?
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using the cage with filter media inserts can prevent fish from getting stuck to it, but it depends on how small the fish are and the Gallons Per Hour rate of the pump you are using it with. Using the 50 pump and having the cage and interior basket filled with filter media, I can't feel any detectable suction. It might be different for a small fish though.
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Its a single mold with a nut, has inner & outer threads, its to be inserted just as a bolt & nut, you can put the insert that prevents unwanted things or fish from getting drained, insert tube thats like a screen
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I cut a tiny piece of thin plastic and inserted it in front of the intake on the filter (leaving SOME room for intake, but covering at least half of the area). It works like a charm!
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Our filter is quite quiet, but I found it was somewhat noisy if not close to fully submerged; don't leave too much out of the water. Also, if you can cut a bit of netting (ie, screen-door netting) to cover the top part above the filter it will help prevent any biologics from getting in. I had an African Dwarf Frog which found its way into the filter via, I suspect, the top, so I tried this netting trick. Also, check that the suction cup at the bottom is attaching to the tank.
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It hooks onto the rim of the tank so part of it sticks out of the top. The lid on my tank can be made shorter to allow for pumps and filters. Hope this helps.
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I would say that these filters would keep sand from being sucked into your filter. I use them in the tank where I put newly born baby Guppies.
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the filter is in that black elongated tubing, it doesn't go down into the gravel. This only fliters the the water on top of the gravel. This fishtank only shows for glo fish. It only has a blue/black light, so it won't show up regular fish. I didn't know this and bought this for my betta fish.
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It comes with 2 small plastic chips/gates that fit into where the water water flows back into the tank. One with larger slits, one with smaller. I used the smallest for my guppy fry. It is a nice little box, the flow on mine was not very powerful as it is created by an air pump, and mine was a very small pump, also mine was very noisy, a lot of gurgling. But worked for what I used it for. I cleaned it with a turkey baster which worked well. Have also used it for a fish that was bullying another until I could take him back to the store. The large is quite large. Good luck!
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Yes there is a hard clear plastic cover with a small round feeding hole in the front. Good little tank but found the filter too strong for my betta so I got a sponge filter instead.
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I've since replaced the tank, but kept the filter. It still works perfectly. I use it for my Betta. It's not too strong for him but it does provide good water and air circulation. The filter takes the Small size Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge.
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it drapes over the flat back part of the aquarium. theres a space between where the water flows out, and the filter is located, on the underside
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Yes.. I have both a slim heater and a bubble filter in the back... Works great. I have two of these tanks and my Bettas are both thriving! I will try to attach a pic for you..i hope this helps. I love my Bettas please let me know if u have further questions..
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HelloI put a glass on the edge of the tank and then put the feeder on the glass, I note that the output of the meal is over water, but away from the bubbles, not to moisten the food.Regards
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My fountain has an inlet screen because I have a palm tree, and two flowering trees. You can put a small screen on your inlet to make sure you protect your pump. Otherwise, It depends on the pump size. A small aquarium type pump may take in debris, plug, and over heat. A regular 1/4-1/2 horse will chew this up.
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Yes, like a window screen. Keeps mosquitoes out. Have had the barrels for several years without any problems. I do, of course, drain them before the first freeze each year. They are not designed to withstand expansion of freezing water.
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Yes, mine did. My small betta is fine with it. It's good at catching small floating stuff, so I rinse it in the old tank water whenever I change his water.
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The fish feeder works excellent with small and medium pellets. I have a large acqurium and even sometimes use large pellets and I have never had a problem. I happily recommend the fish feeder.