I want to use this item in a bare bottom turtle tank. Is the bottom of this unit se like a suction cup or must I weight it down?
1858740
No suction cup. I used mine in a 55g fish tank, but it doesn't float. I move it when I vacuum the gravel, and it sinks again right away and doesn't stay on it's side. You could use some aquarium safe silicone to attach a suction cup
1858741
There is not a suction cup. Mine is used in a fish tank and I have to weigh it down.
1858742
No it does not have a suction cup, but it's easy to keep down because there are suction cups to hold the air line tube and the power cord. So that holds it in place fairly well, because it has many suction cups to hold it in place all the way up the back of the aquarium.
2270031
I think it should be okay, I don't have any bare bottom tanks myself though. The suction is pretty good if the batteries are not running out. Since you are not worried about sucking up gravel you can just not attach the fluted piece if it is not able to pick up debris. The bottom extension part is 2 pieces but if I were to not use the fluted piece I would just vacuum up all my gravel.
730641
These are very light items. They need to be held down by something heavy enough to keep them weighed down. I have rocks in my 55 gallon tank. I have it held down and hidden under one of the rocks under the gravel. The rock holds it down and it still blows lots of bubbles without any problems.
1535995
This is not freestanding. There is a thin metal rectangle attached to the telescoping pole, to stabilize it you place the thin base under the tank. If you place a sand bag or other weight you may be able to use this, but it is really made to be slid under a stationary object like a tank, or cage, or other habitat.
1969051
Make sure you have a restrictor on the discharge of the unit. Also check the presure in teh holding tank, it should be between 6 and 9 lbs. Hope this helps.
1901552
Sorry I just found the email buried in my inbox. It is fairly lightweight about a 1lb or 2. I think that is what makes it somewhat ineffective. Like I said in another review. If there is a lot of debris it not useful if it is just like dirt it works. I do not have a lot suction through this one like I do with my one with the little wheels. This one really helps to do the sides of the pool. As I said before if you want less work hire somebody else to do it. If you are like me you will use what ever you have and do it yourself. I hope this helps.
173891
This tank is mainly for arboreal animals. I'm not sure why you would need the extra ~2.5' of vertical space for a slider. I have no idea about the amount of water it can retain. Go for a shorter tank. It's a little cheaper and doesn't take up as much room. http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/turtle_terrarium_large.php
1623143
Yes, the unit is very lightweight. I would think heavy duty Velcro or better yet a little bit of liquid nails would work fine.
710886
Both. It comes with suction cups and a clip to hang it by. I definitely recommend using the suction cups, but depending on your tank you may or may not want to use the clip. The clip is definitely better to keep it in place, but if your tank is too short or you don't have a lid that accommodates the clip you can just go without it.
1366619
Mine did not come with suction cups. It came with two metal strips that bend in opposite directions to hold the tank inside the main aquarium. It has a groove on each side that you slip the metal strips down inside to attach the little tank to the main aquarium. But keep the baby tank away from your filter. The filter will suck out the babies.
1610528
Hi Ivor, I don't think a conventional suction cup would hold the weight. Perhaps a heavy duty clamping cup. I don't believe its offered by the seller, but you might be able to rig one if you're mechanically inclined.
994606
Can be positioned vertically or horizontally. Using horizontally for turtle tank with only 2-3" of water. Was recommended for low water levels and horizontal positioning. Works great so far!!
796733
The two prongs slide under and through the handle of the tote tank. The two prongs will then secure to the top of the tank. I was rather skeptical at first, because I have a 30 gallon tote tank and I thought the weight of the tank when full would be punctured by the two prongs; but I was wrong. The two prongs rested securely on top of the tank, with no problems. It definitely worked out for me this summer at Boyd Lake, Colorado, where I had to tote my waist water. It was definitely worth the investment.
1599873
I used it in my console as a flushmount! The footprint of the base is pretty small. Even though it is small i would use at least a 1.5" ball Ram Mount to reduce the vibration if you are going to be in any amout of rough water! JMO Hope this helps!
909626
Bett....there are extensions for the intake and will work at a lower level. The output doesn't come with exemptions, however something could be made very easily (if needed). In my 120gal aquarium, my intake is closer to the bottom. I can drain the tank to just above the intake and it still runs fine. Keep in mind, these filters have a strong output. I do not have turtles and if the output is above the waterline, it may get a tad rough in there. Someone more familiar with turtles could probably touch on that a bit more.
2208556
Has a suction cup that sticks to the side of the tank. Good for all tropical fish in a tank under 3 gallions
474156
Yes. I use it for 4 aquatic turtles when I travel. It comes with a mounting bracket that can attach to the side of the aquarium. The only down side is it can be a little tough to setup the feeder to dispense an exact amount each time, but overall it is pretty good for the price.