Can this filter run totally submerged?
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Yes it can, I run my totally submerged. Only thing u have to worry about is that there is an opening that fish can get stuck in. . My female betta actually uses it as a bed
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The unit is not designed to stop filtering when the bottom container is full. It will run over if you over fill it.
224663
Looking at the filter you are talking about, I don't think so. At least not without modifications. The MSR in-line microfilter used by the Marine Corps will though.
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You can but it will not filter the water due to the fact that the water being filtered is separated by the filter and the inlet on the back side of the pump. If the pump is completely submerged the water will simply flow over the top of the pump and bypass the filter
1065231
I don't think so. This is for the water resavour and it prevents the filter from molding.
71174
Not really. These filters should not be changed underwater. They are screw on type similar to what is used on SLR lenses.
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I've had mine completely submerged before. While in use. With no problems at all.
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It will not run unless submerged in water. If I remember correctly, it says that in the manual.
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Can you add a badket? You could possibly run it straight to filter pump. Depends on what kind of filter you have.
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it should or you can set filter housing on some rock to bring to leave you want. I run mine without the head and recirculates underwater. good if you do not want to hear the water
503994
Most probably, the filter is about 2 in diameter, and when on filled with water, it empties a bit when disconnected but never is fully empty. I would expect it to freeze and damage at least the filter media if not the case. Also, if you left it dribble it would it use up its capacity in a short time.
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I'm afraid not. The water enters at the top and must flow through via gravity to the bottom. It's not built to be pressurized--the water will leak around the outside of the filter medium if you try that.
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It would have to be a huge frig. It is not applicable for this use. It is however the best filter we as a family have ever had.
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No, water is fully filtered, but if running a hard water filter (as I have) system you need to have this unit firs in line.
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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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The answer is "no." The filters I use have threads have threads on both sides. Most of them do so this shouldn't be a problem.
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undergravel filters are not used with plants as it promotes the type of organisms which decays all the roots. I don't think it would work well in only several inches of water