can i install inside my aquirium under water
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I wouldn't suggest it, they aren't waterproof just water resistant. I'm almost positive they would get wet and short out and possibly pose an electrical hazard to you and your fish. They do make submersible led lights for your aquarium tho. I have some and they're worth the few extra dollars. Your local pet store probably has them for about $20. Hope this helps
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The strip is sealed. The connector is not. I think they would be fine as long as the ends, especially the end with the connector is above water. You might be able to seal the end with non corrosive RTV. You could try it in a bucket of slightly salty water before putting in your aquarium. These are very bright. The fish might get a tan if you use more than a foot or two.
890089
I have installed these on the outside of my boat and they have been subjected to some severe rain storms without any problem. Obviously you will have avoid making any wire connections in the water.
890090
You will need to purchase the waterproof (IP 67) models available on Amazon or HitLights.com for full submergence. These lights will not operate under water.
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Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be... » Read More Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. « Show Less
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I installed mine with the water level up at normal operating depth. My wife was insistent that we get one for this summer. It wasn't hard but it wasn't easy either. I would recommend installing when level is below the return.
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I have it mounted under an eve and live in Florida. Having said that it has seen some strong down pours. I have also silicones any gaps and seams around the main unit. So far no problems and clear.
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Jake if you have room I would install it at the bottom of the sump by your main one due to the float switch that comes with this unit is timed to run so many seconds which basically is a full sump,that's by design.
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It is supposed to be fully submerged. I bought it for an Aquafarm and it fits perfectly.
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It can be under the water, that's perfectly okay. Ive had mine for 3 years and have always had it underwater. I use it for circulation, so it works better underwater in my opinion! =)
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Not suitable for freshwater.. Perhaps reading this might help you.. http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Up-a-Freshwater-Aquarium
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You are supposed to have an enclosure that they go in. Mine has an enclosure to put the rocks in and air pumps through it which disperses the chemicals through the water. They cannot be put in the water by themselves.
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No. I think you would need something with a seal. This keeps water out but I'm pretty sure those pesky critters will crawl right in.
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No I dont think so. We have never submerged ours.My husband built a little covering for ours.
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Yes you can. Look at the water flow chart to see if this will supply what you need.
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YOu could frill a hole in the bottom/back and bring the supply in there instead of from underneath, or just bring your supp;y through the wall below the unit and then upwards through some flex. I do not believe this unit it rated for outdoor use (not waterproof, etc)
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No, I am using mine in a 2 1/2 gallon Aqueon Betta Tank housing a red male Crown-tail Betta & a dwarf African frog. If you face the exhaust nozzle towards the rear of the filter just against the wall behind the filter just below the water's surface the water turbulence will be greatly diminished. I hope this information was helpful.
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Yes, as in my case too, you can place the filter under your tank within the cabinet. There are no holes to drill, but you will have to make a couple of slots in your tank cover. These are for the inlet and outlet tubes. You probably already have one for your air tubing. Most of these tank covers have a plastic strip across the rear, with one or two glass plates forming the front of the lid. The back plastic strip usually cuts easily with scissors. Be sure and check out some of the great youtube.com videos on setting up Eheim filters. More good news - the filters are equipped with two inlet and two outlet valves with disconnects between each pair which greatly facilitate the removal and cleaning of the filter without the inadvertent release of water. Again, check out the applicable youtube.com videos. Also, since your filter canister will be within your cabinet, you might find it handy to install within your cabinet one of those inexpensive battery-powered adhesive-backed lights for when you need to access the canister or other stuff within the cabinet.
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Shouldn't be a problem since the transmitter box is fairly tight and should not allow water to get inside to electronics.
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I installed a PVC system for my unit and built it in such a way the the air must travel uphill for a ways thus making it more difficult for the water to get to the unit. I have had no problems with water in the unit. Hope this helps.