will this filter work when I have sand on the bottom of my tank?
1139183
Sure it will. It has the 3 different settings you can have the water flow high up in the water or spread throughout the middle or have it at the bottom. I would say with the sand you would be better with the middle or higher setting.
1139184
Yes. I have a 75 gallon planted tank with sand substrate. It is set up for my turtle so it is only half full and I mounted the filter sideways. I do have to keep it on a low setting or it will dig holes from the current. I use the spray bar setting and it works beautifully.
1011709
I would have to say no, because this is a powerful filter, it would for sure suck the stones off the bottom of tank. I've never tried it in 18 or so years I've owned these 350 Marinelands...........maybe someone else out there has tried it.
2079741
Yes. A lot of power if aimed @1/4 level from the bottom ,will reduce waste hitting the bottom. A filter rated for a 60 gal. Will clean up nice. Goldfish like water movement. You can add some small bottom feeders to get a variety. My 1050 has been perfect for 4 months of nonstop use
1444670
Yes, if it is the kind that mounts to the side of the pool than you will. Just install this (I used a little bit of silicone too around the O ring) and plug in your new hoses for your sand filter.
1830770
if you have an above ground/ standard depth, yes - should be fine; it's a great filter - worth every penny.
488258
yes...I am getting sand in my pool even though I do not have a sand filter????? That is one of the reasons I bought it!
720270
Yes, but the unit will have to be positioned horizontally at that shallow water depth. You can remove the bracket and lay the filter directly on the bottom of the tank to make the profile shallower. This unit is larger than most people expect, but as long as the vents on the side are covered with water, you should be fine.
1489139
I have a sand filter and there is a screen it passes through before the filter. If you are set up similar to mine, Yes you can just utilize the one before the filter. Hope that helps.
1956967
Yes. The inlet and outlet are threaded 1.5". I replaced the sand filter on our smaller 7,000 gal. in-ground fiberglass pool with this filter and have had excellent results. We are into our 2nd season and other than clogging up with dead algae at the opening, these filters last a long time. I suggest buying an extra cartridge to alternate and clean them with a pressure washer.
1256501
Absolutely, but i highly recommend purchaseing a REAL filter. The one it comes with is worthless, i threw it out and just frequently clean my tank, and do often water changes.
906525
Yes. This filter will work fine on the pool you describe. I put one on a system with similar specs and it works great!
1492347
Yes. I am using mine with a saltwater setup. We have a sand filter and we just turn the salt generator off while vaccuming the pool.
267800
Dont know. This filter will only work for a small pool reguardless what they claim. I finally went to a sand filter and the water is very clear and very little work to maintain it.
2238237
it'll work but not properly. if you stop the water level at the lip of the filter you are fine. as for the noise it's not noisy at all you can barely hear it!
2133073
This works wonderful with me. My 35g approx tank is filled with sand. It cleans the almost two inch thick layer effectively. You can do cleaning of layer by lightly brushing on the layer or can push it deep to clean the content deep down. You need not to worry if it sucks the sand it will not go above half length and not go in the sink at all as per my first hand experience. Go for it, you are missing a great product
1112972
Yes it will, as long as the flow rate on the sand filter pump is between 1,000 and 4,000 gph (gallons per hour). Call us if you have more questions! 800-704-9684
1754196
Yes, but don't buy the sand at home depot or lowes. The sand is a specific grade, so read the instructions! This thing is heads and tails above the paper filter unit. It has required virtually zero maintenance all summer. I'm picky!