Will sucked-up algae be retained by the filter when water is released or is the filter only for designed to retain larger particulate?
1963483
it retains almost everything down to the sand particles. If treated the algae normally turn to solid so I would guess it could. Never have I had to deal with algae then again I own a spa.
1963484
it will suck it up, but when pulling the Vac out of the pool let it drain over the side as the filter does Not retain the algae, it will fall back into the pool.
1896078
Yes it will, but it may not discharge them through the discharge hose and you might have to clean the filter. Most of the small leaves and algae go right through the machine and out the discharge hose, which saves a lot of time.
1067700
Scroll down to "product description" (under "product details"). Brief explanation is that is uses bubbles to remove trace particles from the water that regular filters can't fix. I had a severe algae problem in my tank. This got rid of it. I had too many nutrients hanging out in my water
801944
Yes, It attaches to your sink to make clean water for the aquarium which will help keep algae down.
1642206
Must be filled to the top (glass cover only), otherwise the filter pump will not have enough power to lift the water into the filter media. You can leave probably up to an inch below the glass cover if you want to, but you are risking filter failure and fish death due to lack of oxygenation (it happened to me...).
843508
First off, the filter starts out removing all particles 5 micron or larger and they get caught in the fibrous material. When enough contaminants get captured the available path for water flow is reduced and eventually the flow of water will stop. Degree of water soil will dictate how long you can go before the flow is so reduced as to become unusable. For that reason I change the filter once a month.
2156257
I think it depends on the filter to get the particles out of the water to make it clear. The way it works is that it makes the fine particles cling together so that they catch in the filter better.
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I have a 100 gallon tank with 6 giant cichlids, snails, plants etc... And my Fluval 406 keeps it crystal clear. Best filter ever.
1271045
The filter should be below the tank, as it works best as a gravitational suction system - but you could probably have it alongside the tank provided it is below the water level.
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I don't believe it will! I believe it is a taste and sediment filter only! As far as I know the filtration of microbes or bacteria is beyond this filters capability!
1207886
I've never had an issue with algae build-up, since the water is filtered. I do run the bowl through the dishwasher every couple of weeks and I change the filter regularly.
1193850
It picks up dead algae just fine, especially with a filter bag. To pick up live algae, you need to press down pretty hard. Use algaecide first, or right after, and it will clean up easily. I love mine because it does go through the filter, making opening and maintaining much easier.
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I stopped using the filter on my fountain, because it grew algae very fast. It runs fine without the filter, and like you, I did not want to spend a fortune replacing the filter weekly. I think as long as you keep the water changed very regularly there is not problem at all. Remember, dust will settle on the water because it is a large basin.
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I have an all in one filter/UV/fountain, the light is in the unit, in the water. I haven't had green water or string algae since I started using a UV light system in my pond. I highly recommend it.
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Its not exactly a filter, but yes, there is a removable metal mesh on the front spout that could be exchanged and/or washed/cleaned. It would not remove small particles, but only bigger parts (calcium deposits from hard water for example).
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No, it will not filter water but it is a very good particulate filter.I use this filter just upstream of my water separating filter.
943284
I use the filter because I don't like the sediment on the bottom of the coffee cup. I hope this helps you with your decision.