Are there openings for a filter to be placed? is there a way to open it to let oxygen in (betta)? Will this bulb grow plants?
998866
Yes, you have to break out the openings you wish to use-they're preformed and you break them out like model parts. It's not too difficult to do but take your time. It's a 15 watt bulb so it's not too strong but I imagine it could grow plants. The hood fit perfectly in my hex tank so I'm overall happy. I did find the opening for the filter to be a bit too narrow so I Dremeled it a bit and it's perfect.
1080082
No this is an extra layer of filter. It will not supply enough oxygen to your tank.
653537
Yes you can, it opens up and you can place any filter medium you wish. I will gladly answer anymore questions you may have.
748860
I talked to aquarium owners and store owners alike and for betts as long as you can clean it once a week or so its perfectly fine. I have hung it underneath a recessed light which generates enough heat to keep it warm, but this may not work for all situations. There is no filtration, but if you wanted to get creative im sure there is a way, but they live in those tiny jars for most of their early lives so its definetely an upgrade from that
1510013
Depending on the size of tank you have (I had a 5.5 gallon tank), this filter may be too strong for a betta. It definitely was for mine. But I'd say there is a possibility of harm to your betta.
1284773
there is an opening on top, not very big. I have an automatic feeder clipped up top, not very pretty but it works. Every time the feeder turns, it will bang against one of the wall. It is like Pavlovian conditioning all the fishes swim close to the drop point. Anyways I found the filter design for this aquarium is not good enough, so I added Chemipure 5oz pack where the pump is now it works out great! No more cloudy water.
1598179
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.
1302637
Absolutely. It has suction cups so you can put in anywhere in or out of the tank. I use mine out of the tank. I popped the bulb out of my aquarium hood, and attached 2 of these lights on the top glass of my aquarium lid in place of the white bulb I had.
1582931
There is an attachment with suction cups that helps to support the unit. It will also fit a number of intake tubes as the attachment for that piece is a cone that gradually increases in size. It does not, however, come with any tubes to connect it to a filter. Users must supply these.
2108476
From what I can tell, it doesn't look possible without doing damage. I wondered the same when considering it. I have it set up with an oriental look - a pagoda looking bell house and a "rock garden". It's beautiful. My Betta is healthy and happy as a clam in it. I haven't regretted my purchase for a minute.
1456923
It looks like it would only fit on the side, and that would greatly detract from the looks of the aquarium, plus you have a built in filter, so that function would be overkill. I would look for a in tank UV light, or a different aquarium option.
837632
You need to replace the oxygen for the fish to breathe that is what it does. Not all fish breath through guills so you need to know if any of your fish do. Some kinds of filter systems do provide some oxygen but I still prefer the air pump.
2272163
It's supposed to be the first stage in a canister filter. If you have one you'll notice that there something that looks like a black sponge/foam. It's supposed to either be used with it or in place of it. It does provide a growing environment for bacteria, but it's not as good as I would have liked.
816529
It has an opening for the hanging ones. Also you can use a canister or inside filter if you want. I am going with aqua clear 110.
1571364
there is a flow adjustment - works great! flow needs to be set before setting up pump, a little clumsy but it works fine for my betta on low setting without any other adustments - good luck
527869
Its pretty strong. What you can do is add stuff to the filter....some carbon and maybe that biomax stuff.... The fuller it is the less strong the current is (as long as you don't clog it) and that way you actually have a chemical filtration too...rather than just a sponge. I inadvertently lowed mine by doing this. If you have patience and are willing to go through the trial and error, you can slow it down...not sure if its slow enough for a betta....but I wouldn't want mine any slower or else I'd question its effectiveness. Hope this helps :-\
370320
I have it in a 1.5 gal glo fish tank. It's a square, 7.5 " tank and the depth is a little under 7". The filter fits it perfectly. The filter that came with it was too small to be useful. This gets good flow and it is a cartridge filter system so they replace easily. I've had 2 of the tetra glo fish and a cory cat for about a year now. They do fine in the tank, I have a small plant in front of it to diffuse the intake some and the fish have been fine. In your question you asked about the half moon. That one I would not recommend due to the shape and space, but a square tank with the filter in either back corner should be fine.