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Pet Forum / Aquaria / Cichlids / October 2004Sponge filter lift tube question
Hello all, I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need to be completely under water or is it alright for the top of the tube to be above water in air? This may sound like a stupid question but after googleing I haven't found an answer yet. I just set up and started cycling a 10 gal. tank for freshwater fish but I'm starting a 2.5 gal tank to have a little fun growing those Triops shrimp. IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut the lift tube down to fit? Thanks for any help you can give! Tom | Hello all, | I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need to be [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] | IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut the | lift tube down to fit? Sounds more like you're describing an undergravel filter? If so, the top of the tube must be below the waterline to allow water to rise up and out of it, and yes, you can trim it down as needed. If this doesn't answer your question, sorry. Clarify the type of filter for me? > | Hello all, > | I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > If this doesn't answer your question, sorry. Clarify the type of > filter for me? No, it's not an underground, it's a Hydro 1 filter. 4 inch in diameter sponge type. Cindy answered it though, it must be submerged. Thanks for replying. TOm > Hello all, > I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need to [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut the > lift tube down to fit? Yes, it must be under water or it won't circulate the water, and it is okay to cut it to fit. Cindy >> Hello all, >> I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need to [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Cindy Thank you SO MUCH Cindy! |
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