If I find that the filtration isn't sufficient enough, would I be able to find something else that would still be able to fit? Modify anything else?
1304237
The filter died after 3 months so we bought another one - tank deep enough to accomodate other models. 3 months later, the bottom of the tank cracked dripping 10 gallons of water all over our living room. Product overall is shoddy quality. Do not recommend.
1304238
I am sure that is possible. The unit we use has two nice filters. Honestly with about six small fish we have only changed filters about three times. So maybe four times a year. Which is not bad. Great little tank. The filter unit hangs on the edge so that is all you need if you wanted to upgrade something that will connect to side or top lip. We actually had a problem with the light unit. I had to buy one to attach to the side. I was able to cut the plastic cover and make room for addition.
1304239
I just attended a seminar from the guys that do the show "Tanked" on Animal Planet. They recommend (if additional filtration is needed) an outside filter that sits adjacent to the tank. These supposedly provide much more thorough filtration than an in-tank system, and dramatically cut down on the biomass debris from food that can cause algae bloom and fish kills.
1304240
I think fitting a new filtration system in the place of this one is possible because it just hangs at the back of the tank. If you don't overload the tank this filtration system is just perfect. I have 3 tetras and two dwarf frogs and this filtration hasn't failed me .. great tank overall !
1304241
I am sure that is possible.The unit we use has two nice filters. Honestly with about six small fish we have only changed filters about three times. So maybe four times a year. Which is not bad. Great little tank. The filter unit hangs on the edge so that is all you need if you wanted to upgrade something that will connect to side or top lip.We actually had a problem with the light unit. I had to buy one to attach to the side. I was able to cut the plastic cover and make room for addition.
2186647
I have no idea. I guess it would depend on the composition of the filter that you have. This is good stuff.
1137036
It'll work, you might want to go a little bigger though. The reason for the popularity of this particular filter is that the replacement pads can be cut up with an exacto and replaced with standard filter material (so you don't have to pay for expensive proprietary filter pads)
901319
Nancy, My significant other thinks it's possible. Best thing to do would be to contact Filtrete. Hopefully, you'll get an honest answer. :)
1663916
don't think so. You need to match the pump with the filter. Find the manufacturer's name on the filter - you should be able to replace just what you are looking for.
341103
depends on what type of filter you have. Can we have a little more information or the model of what filter you have?
335126
I tried to do it but it was not satisfactory. Howevwer, you can use filters.
903310
Kind of you need to cut it down on the long edge about half an inch to get it to fit. Cut 1/2in off long edge and place both filter in cartridge at same time or oder the ones K. Ashurex suggested :-)
1552872
Yes, there is another filter you can purchase for it. I did, and have not had to use it yet.
1014032
You are wise to buy too much filter for your small tank and yes, you can adjust to outflow to whatever you want.
1882065
You most likely will need a filtering box to make it work. That is what I am using and it works great!
1760917
I never had any reason to fill it more than what fits below, so don't know. I don't know if the filter would float, but you would be mixing the waters.
1091792
I'd say no. With the bottom base removed, it is 8 inches (maybe a bit shy of 8 inches) from base to the bottom of the filter cup. It would be a very tight fit if you were able to get it under there.
2133703
A few weeks ago I would have had the answer. Threw the old filters away (don't have part number). Just get the measurements from your old filters and match them up with the new and you will be fine.
620889
Thank you so much for the information. I bought some 58mm filters and an adapter and have held them in front. I will look for some 37mm so I can do your workaround. Thank you for the information.
433952
I have not tried at this time, my guess is that you can, this is a pretty common filter and is in wide use. I purchased my first one from a farm supply house.
617938
I'm not sure, it wouldn't hurt to try- it's a cheap and easy fix. My problem was that I couldn't prime the filter, like there was air getting in.