Can the filter be turned off with the lights still on? If not how strong is the filter, Betta's don't seem to like a hard flow.
1630735
Yes there is two different plug-ins one for the lights and one for the pump. The pump can be adjusted down.
1630736
Yes it is two separate power cords . My Betta didn't like the strong flow much either. what I did was buy a Betta Hammock and turned it sideways.( so he cannot rest on it ) I put it close to the flow area and it blocks the current some, it does not bother him so much anymore. You can also adjust the flow it does have a lower setting, you can also move the flow piece inside the tank until you get it to where it does not bug the fish.
1630737
Yes and my filter is on with my betta I have it pointed up a little but he seems fine :)
973113
Use the tip of a ballpoint pen in the hole next to the red light indicating clean the filter. Takes a few seconds and the red light goes off. I haven't had a problem with this. Janice
1224994
I only turn it on for half an hour per day. It doesnt cause a problem for my betta.
2034586
I have two of these tanks, each with a male Betta who loves it. They make perfect Betta habitats. The filter is too strong out of the box though so best thing is turn it to lowest setting and then cut a small slit (or tiny hole) in the rubber tube that runs between the pump and outlet nozzle. Remember, you can always add another pressure vent hole, but can't remove one so experiment. Mine are more like 1/4'" slits. Flow is just right now!
357882
I have mine set to have the water flow out gently. The flow strength is adjustable. The water in the lower portion of the fountain has very little movement and the unit itself is very quiet. My cats love this fountain.
2143644
It is by far, the quietest filter I have. Any time you have movement, you have noise, so I don't like the word "silent" but the motor's hum is barely audible and only if you are right next to it. If you keep your tank topped off, there is no sound of waterfall or dripping. I highly recommend this filter. I use it for my betta tanks and am especially happy with the intake sponge that protects the bettas and provides additional filtration.
1527174
I'm not sure because I returned mine after my fish got pulled thru & stuck in the waterfall feature. The water flow even on the lowest setting is way to strong for Bettas
803424
Not much help here. Our light only came on about once & that was years ago. And there is no meter telling how many gallons have been used. We only change our filters about every 8 months. There are just 2 of us using them, so if you have more people in the house you'd probably need to change more often. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
2000404
When the lights comes on to change it, you can simply clean out the filters yourself then reset the light. When the filters get too bad or if you don't want to deal with all that, you can change them but they are expensive. I change about 6-9 months or when the filter is really bad.
396981
Some people do, but I didn't for my aquarium. You don't have to, and some people prefer to keep it dirty. Just a heads up, your tank will be very cloudy for a few days, but this is perfectly normal and it will settle on its own. Just keep your filter running.
1119616
Yes it is. Use a small air pump and you might want to turn the air outlet towards the back to reduce water turbulence since bettas like calmer waters. It's quite an efficient little filter.
2091926
No filter! Just a cheapie aquarium! I still use mine and have had it for a few years now however the light burned out pretty quick and I never could find a replacement. I actually use another light from a tank that does not fit and I have to balance it on the top, kind of a pain. Tank still going strong though!
1468625
So most everyone sees these bubbles as a problem? I miss them having switched from a pair of simple power filters. I have the eHeim intake on one end of the tank and the output dumping down into a bubble wand for a long strand of lots of bubbles. The fish - tetras, mollies, platys, loahces - tend to congregate on the intake side of the tank. Not cool?
1009877
This is normal. If the light is out so is your UV lamp. By the way. I have that same filter on my 30 monster Oscar Cichlids tank I have not change the water or clean the filter for 9 months. The numbers are great. Excellent filter for the price. Make sure you put some good bio rocks, carbon and ammonia media. Good luck
489351
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.
1164851
Not that hard. turn off the water, use the filter wrench to loosen and then hand twist off. they are pretty heavy, so that "big tub" underneath really does help control spills. Have the silicon grease and spare o rings on hand before you start the change over Silicon grease is pretty important so that the next time you take off the filter it does come off as expected.
507930
Yes the light can be turned off, the Diffuser has a AutoSafe feature in that it shuts off the diffuser when there's no water (the indicator light will stay on, but the diffusing will stop) See more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDTT1TXuBpE