There are 2 different versions of this tank. Is this the one with the power driven filter or the air filter with tubing etc? Thanks
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The one I have is the power driven one I believe. Unfortunately though, I just ordered a new pump cause the flywheel stopped working on mine. : (
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The electrical system drives an underwater pump that pumps the water from the lower level up and through the filter. The water then flows out the upper portion and streams out very queitly. the same electrics work the lights. All in one plug. I think the fish need more air, so I added a second pump with a bubble stone. I have 12 Neon Tetras and one Loche. For one to 3 fish you don't need anything else. There are no tubes. It is plug and play....so to speak.
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If you don't like the tubing, this is the unit for you. It just has the electrical plug. All else is contained in the black base. The light is very bright. You may want to add some colorful things. Oh by the way; I did find you may also want to stock up on the filters pads. They come in multi packs at your favorite store. I have found that fish are like any pet; they need alot of cleaning.
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The brand is the same as the tank, gravel I believe is extra. However I would not recommend this tank. The light is directly above the filter so half of the tank is dark and the filter gets a lot of algae due to the direct light on it. One the filter is covered in algae, this system allows the water to just pass over...so the filter doesn't work at that point.
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This is the filter and housing. You can buy extra filters separately. I have it mounted a head of a honda 75 and it works well.
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Yes. The filter is in the back of the tank and contains two "chambers". The filter cartridge is on the intake side and the pump is on the other side. An all in one (AIO) contains the filter inside the tank.
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This filter didn't work out for me. Mine started making noises too. It then stopped working all together. I've replaced it with the Tetra whisper power filter. We have three tanks all using this filter and have had no problems.
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The filter tank. Ones with the regular valve fittings (inlet/outlet). Your valve should easily connect to it. If your o-rings are worn out or scratched better get a set of new ones. Don't forget to grease the rubber seals before hocking the valve set into the filter unit.
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It's a canister filter. The canister and motor assembly are placed where you want. Mine is in the cabinet under my tank. Then you have intake and out hoses that go from the canister to the tank. You place the intake and out heads where you want. I have everything in one back corner for a cleaner look. This is so much better than an over the tank filter. Cleaner and quieter. No big filter hanging off the back.
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It is a precharged tank, but also has the air valve. Mine came ready for hook up.
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I replaced the filter with a fluval filter. Yeah, it was strong and dangerous in my opinion. I just sold this tank! It is an awesome tank! More on the fluval mini filter, you can adjust the current. Make sure you can return it because I have found some models of the filter to be noisy.
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It is a cold air intake. It comes with the heat shield that surrounds the filter to allow it to suck in cooler air.
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It has one they recommend include and it does need replacing. The down side I found was how often you have to soak the unit in vinegar to get rid I the minerals in the water. You can also soak the filter to prolong life but sooner than you would want , it falls apart. This machine performs really well, but, with refilling the tank and cleaning, it's a lot of maintainence. However, it think they all are.
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I know the filter goes in between the grid, duh. Thats not my question. I have a green eco filter. What is the flow side?
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As long as it is a single tank. This is a single function reservoir. The dual tank takes the dual function reservoir. It doesn't come with filter and filter is not listed correctly at parts stores. To buy at part store look up 85 f250 fuel injected 5.0l cartridge filter.
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The tank is filled via a common Schrader air valve of the type that you find on your automobile or bicylce tire. It's located just to the left of the red knob you see on the tank.
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Thanks for all the answers, folks. :) I spoke with Tetra, and they said they sell different versions of this tank. The version sold at Walmart has a detachable cube light and filter, so it would be a handy-dandy little plastic cube I could rinse in the sink. It appears this one does not have a detachable light. This one costs less than the Walmart version.
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well, the more expensive unit has a filter in it, where the fotz9k044a does not have any in it, but i just bought a cheap napa filter and mounted it between the tank and the fotz9k044a and btw im using this smaller unit on a 460 (or 7.5 liter) big block V8 eng, contrary to professional advice, and it works fine for me. plenty of power and no hesitation, even towing a heavy trailer and under heavy acceleration, no problems.
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The tank is the filter the water runs through. The water flows at the same volume the entire time it is turned on. Love this product. Been using it for about 3 month and have not complaints or issues.