i need something to improve airflow in a 55 g tank. i do not want an undergravel filter w power head. would it attach in somehow?
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This is a water pump. If you want air bubbles, get an air pump. If you want to move water, get a water circulator or "wave maker"
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Hard to say if this will work in your application, without more information. You will need to discribe your application and what your are trying to accomplish. I'm not familiar with the filter or how much air flow restriction it creates. Tell me more and I will try to give you a better answer.
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No, a power head is not needed. It connects to the aerator. Bubbles create a vacuum which suck up the debris through the tubes and to your filter canister.
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You probably will need an additional air stone. I've used this filter and I'm still trying to figure out what exactly the purpose of that air tube is.
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The honest answer is a NO unless your have very light stock aquarium, the flow rate too weak for anything bigger than 75G. You will need 2x G6 system for 135G tank. I'm using G6 just because the easy maintenance and I'm using 2x G6 for my 125G Cichlid tank and I have to clean mechanical filter every 3 days to keep the flow optimal.
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Robert is correct, I was wrong. It seemed at the time I had a little more of flow but it is impossible. If you have a pressurized tank there should be a shrader valve on the tank to check the air pressure of the bladder inside of the tank to boost water pressure, you may be low on pressure in the bladder. You may need to use an air pump to raise the air pressure but be careful, I don't remember what the pressure should be. Check with Watts Premier web site.
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Depends on the actual tank. Remove your control head on the sears unit. You need a 2.5" threaded opening on the tank and a 1" riser tube.AFW Filters
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I have mine next to the tank, and the hoses are just about long enough. I don't think they'd be long enough to connect the filter under the tank. You could always just buy hoses from your local hardware store, but you can't have it too low -- the pump won't lift the water very high.Good luck!GBose
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I wouldn't recommend air filter. These engines don't respond well to a non stock air intake setup.
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I don't know. I put an undermount in. You should get ahold of Kraus and have them tell you.
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Yes it will , I am using the same one on a 55 gallon tank and it works great !
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Whatever place you put it, be sure it is secure. It should also complement air flow for dust collection and heat or ac sources? My concern is also access to changing the filters as they clog? It's an odd size filter. I'm considering making a pre filter frame to use cheaper filters from the box store. Good luck, be safe!
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No. The 60 filter fits on a 55 gallon tank, but the rim on the 75 or bigger tank is wider and the filter will be lifted up and this will cause more splashing as the water has further to fall. The filter will work though.
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It won't fit your tank. My recommendation would be to get a canister filter. You will have more control over filtration, water flow and currents. Canister filters also work better and are more efficient than a hang on back.
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No reason you can't just let it hang off in space somewhere. I just put mine in a quite unusual place that is out of the way and works beautifully. Better airflow intake that way. Think outside the box and it's less important. To answer the question, I would guess 90% likely the generic will work.
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No! Unless u run your a/c all day with the bottom vents open provided u have enough NEG pressure on your fan/filter combo... Hope this helps!!!
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Under the tank...and all "canister" filters are for under the tank ;). This is a great canister filter, comes will everything you need to get setup, and is great price for 350g/hr.