Can I use an air pump that is stronger than the 10-20 gallon size with this sponge filter?
751707
Yes I have mine as a secondary filter in a 55 gallon tank with a 60 gallon air pump
751708
Yes. U can buy in-line regulator valves that can control the bubble flow. I use a 75 gal pump on mine, it is split to run air stones as well.
837633
It may not be, it depends on the bioload of the tank and the size/type of filter. If good circulation and surface movement is being achieved by the filter, extra airstones or wands are usually not necessary. Don't overstock the tank, and make sure your filter is adequate and you will likely not need extra airstones. Research the species you are keeping, some such as danios are adapted to more water current, others such as Angelfish and Bettas prefer still water.
600676
On the package it says you can you use this Air Bubbler in 20-50 gallon Tanks, but with a one way check valve with an adjuster that can controls air flow you can use it for 5-10 gallon Tanks as the air pump is strong for smaller Tanks. I currently use this in a 5 gallon Tank with a one way check Valve with a airflow Adjuster and it works just FINE
245875
You need to replace the sponges IMMEDIATELY with a better filter medium. Look through the reviews and you will find what to use. Otherwise this is a great, quiet little filter for very small aquariums.
2263519
Yes, it will work, however, it may create a stronger flow than anticipated. This flow can be diminished by increasing the height and distance from the pump to the filter, as needed and desired.
2204871
Mounts internally. Air pump flows air through a wooden block inside the skimmer which creates bubbles that collect waste from your tank water. Yes it would work fine in a 10 gal tank
307413
If you use It for extended time periods the more gallons the compressor has the more even the power will be. A 20 gal is mid range. A small compressor will do ok for small amounts of time but might struggle for prolonged usage.
2263518
Yes, i have a 1300 pump better read the limits. Dont want to push the filter to the limit went gets a lot of junk inside will slow down and pressure will built inside
1129319
the undergravel Filter system Fit a 20 gal. Aquarium if u want to buy this item
1823101
Its really a question of how big a tank you have this filter is more than adequate for a 20 gallon tank in fact it may be too powerful
1466950
I believe this filter might be too small. I use it for the 5 gallons whisper quiet pump.
1904005
You will need a much bigger pump than this one I have a three hundred gallon tank for fish and this unit can barely keep enough oxygen in it for my fish. Four feet deep and can hardly put any bubbles out of the stone. Wayne
725232
This prefilter is just a foam cylinder that has a hole through it. It is not specific to any particular brand of pump. I use them on a PondMaster pump. The important dimension is the diameter of the plastic inlet tube. If it is approximately 1-1/4" diameter, these filters should work. They are about 6" long but can be cut to fit if necessary.
1364947
I have this pump and filter on a 24'x54" above ground and it is more than capable. I love it and I don't think you will go wrong with this set up.
1074263
any type of air pump will work but depending on what size skimmer you are getting you will need to deal with the water pressure, so i would recommend a decently strong air pump, some people suggest using 2 air pumps but i only have a Tetra whisper for 40 gal and it works fine.
1681342
You can buy one of the very small internal filters and run it with Matrix or Seachems DeNitrate. Hagens Elite Mini (an electric internal) or the Elite Sponge Filter (air driven). Replace all or part of the sponge media with Matrix. Either would work.
919294
No but it the wrong type of filter/pump . You would need an external canister filter pump.