does the water spout from the top of whale? or flow down to from under whale to be functional?
1839715
From the bottom. It doesn't change the way the water comes out. That hole at the top is for the thing at the top of the spout that turns the shower on....whatever that's called....
1290064
Our rainbarrel does flow out the front. In the back, we put hoses that lead to the gutter outlet so that it doesn't go toward the house. We found that you have to bank it forward somehow though because the top doesn't empty out as well as we thought it would and standing water results.
257611
No because the flow will be strong enough to repel the shrimp away. Still I would place the pump as high as possible ( as they should be placed) for optimal flow. Also this prevents shrimps from swimming up from the sides and landing on the pump.
1417384
It can be either way. It is completely under water right at this time because when I cleaned the tank my Jack Dempsey got a little feisty when I tried to put the suction cups back on. So I left it. I personally like the top above the water level.
1602840
I don't see any reason that would prvent it from working in the vertical position as long as you follow the inlet/outlet flow positions. it's the directional flow of the water and not gravity that gets the job done.
14936
I wish I could post a picture but to answer your question, yes, the water drains out the bottom. The foot is open. It's just like a foot that goes all the way around.
677553
No. It just bends when the top is close so nothing leaks out. But, other than that it's just a regular straw.
1284774
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.
1802456
Holes along the side allow for the flow of water. Plus, getting in and out over the sides naturally introduces water into the bottom. Having the dog sit in cool, refreshing water on a hot day while remaining afloat is one of the floats' best features. Let's me have my float all to myself!
816682
The Big Dog Pet Fountain puts out a good bit of water, the stream of water is pretty good. Our dog loves it. Have you moved the the flipper located on the right side(which is in front of the motor) if you are facing the fountain. Move it to the right to increase flow. We have used this fountain for a long time, both our cat and dog love drinking from the stream so guess it enough for them
22344
That's what I have done; because of my hood, I can't raise the lip of the filter very much above the level of the water. I would have liked to be able to; that way there would be some aeration. I do have a smaller model in my 5 gallon betta tank that I don't have supplemental air. Because of this, occasionally I notice a sheen on the surface of the water. If your fish can handle extra circulation, I say go ahead and do it. I've been using a Top Fin pump from a local business that is still going strong after a year
1246177
No. the water level needs to be above the level of the top of the pump (as Pictured) for the float valve to trun on. I suggest a Sump.
1863086
Yes, there is a hole near the top. If water reaches that level, it goes out the hole, through a flexible pipe and away from your house. You need to purchase the overflow pipe separately if I remember correctly.
1877707
I have noticed that as the water level drops, less and less water covers the top "dome". Can you get water to cover more of the dome if you slightly tilt the fountain while plugged in? It might be that the fountain is sitting off level enough that the water can only easily cover part of the dome which is lower. Also, make sure the dome is firmly snapped into place. It shouldn't take too much force. I would just make sure it doesn't wobble when popped in.
226900
The water does not rise above the large gray part of the fountain. It comes out of the top of the fountain and flows down the walls of the blue part of the feeder. My large dogs drink from the top and the cats and small dogs like to lick and drink from the sides.
816684
It moves a trickle down the spout, like what is shown in the picture. It's enough for a dog or cat to lap up. For bigger dogs or dogs that are really thirsty, they can drink out of the bowl, too. I would say the trickle is about what you'd use when leaving a hose on a tree during a dry-spell -- nice and slow. Oh, and I haven't had any problems with the motors on either of the two fountains I have from Drinkwell, and I've had them for several years now.
1898191
My filter does float just under the green top. The water in mine bubbles up..like a slow rolling boil. Hope that helps. I have 3 cats..one took to it right away and the other 2 were a little shy a first. Now they all love it. I will gladly answer any other questions. Hope your pets enjoy it!!