I want to use a pump and filter with this tank. Are there tiny holes in the dividers so all the water can be filtered, or are the dividers solid?
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The dividers are solid. This tank is pretty small. It looks good but not a lot of room for anything, not even decorations.
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All debris is contained beneath the filter and in the gravel. A gravel vac will clean the bottom but under the filter is a different story. You can push a narrow hose thru the uptake fitting to vacuum out some of the debris. A lot will remain inaccessible because the plastic is pushed down providing "support" legs. It's the area between the legs that is near impossible to access. The only way to completely clean is to empty the aquarium. I have the filter you have inquired about. It's a good product however I have a concern about the build up as I have observed gas bubbles rising from the gravel. I now just run my Fluval C3 HOB filter and it does a fine job. This is my aquarium set up and in no way reflects on the efficiency of under gravel filters as a whole. In my case when I tear down in the future for cleaning I won't replace it. My Fluval C3 is a bit more than I need for a 29 gal. but will be perfect for the 40 gal. I will be purchasing from Petcos' dollar a gallon sale. Hope this helps.
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The back is all open so you can easily put the filter tank and tubes out through the back. I have a marineland c-360 inside mine. I can send photos if you would like.
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There is a sub-pump inside, and it pulls the water through the rocks. The sub-pump is very small though, and should not be your only source of filtration. (...especially a smaller tank with several fish or a turtle..) This system is more or less a biological filtration system. ..ie... good bactetia growing on the rocks, to convert harmful amonia. In addition, it's not very tall at all, and your water level will be low. I set mine up in a 55 gallon, and my water level was only half-full. It's just not a very practicle system, and your better off with a canister system, either outside or an in-your tank system. Even a large waterfall filter would be better. Hope this helps.
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Ummm ... sort of. Tank is like a gallon jug with screw-on lid at top. Opening is just over 3 inches diameter. Rest is ok to clean. Not a lot of cleaning required if you use filtered water in it.
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Mine is about two years old, after I read the second resposne from someone who said there were filtering holes - I went back and double checked - again, in mine at least - there are no filtering holes of any sort. the only thing you can see is ceramic work where the spout is attached to the kettle that perhaps someone mistook for holes.
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I have two of these tanks, each with a male Betta who loves it. They make perfect Betta habitats. The filter is too strong out of the box though so best thing is turn it to lowest setting and then cut a small slit (or tiny hole) in the rubber tube that runs between the pump and outlet nozzle. Remember, you can always add another pressure vent hole, but can't remove one so experiment. Mine are more like 1/4'" slits. Flow is just right now!
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Hello, we had the same problem with 5 gallon buckets that we used with the filters. My husband drilled two very small holes in the very top of the bottom bucket to allow air in and it speeded up the filtration rate significantly. Hope this helps.
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I am not a pro but have used it in my flowering water ponds and have not had any trouble with my filters or pumps. I do not have fish in this pond.
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Yes,... I've fill the onboard reserve tank using a hose and filter. You need to flush out the filter first beforehand though.
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The filter inside the tank is delicate and an essential part that keeps the unit working properly. This may cause damage to it and while I put the basket in the dishwasher I don't recommend you put the tank in. I think the directions even state that it is not dishwasher safe.
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The pump I have you can remove the slotted cover and underneath is a threaded intake. The filter tube has a threaded end that fits that hole.
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We had ours undermounted and had a hole punched in the upper left for soap and the upper right for filtered water. No problems at all.
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This unit is not very big, I use it as a daytime supplement to my larger electric pump to keep the water moving in a water fountain on my deck. Since it is very small it only needs to be submerged in a couple of inches of water. I don't know if there is a built-in filter - I've had no problems with the pump but the water is always clear - not debris or dirt in it. Sorry I can't help with that part of your question.
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I don't use a standard filter on these tanks (we have 5 betta fish). Instead, I use a disc bubbler under the gravel for aeration in each one. Love these tanks and their design, but not too happy with Amazon shipping b/c all of the tanks came with at least one divider broken or cracked. Also, don't like the solid glass lids. In fact, I was leaving those off entirely at first, but one of our bettas leaped out of the water while I was at work. I didn't even know a fish would or could do that! So hubby made me some wire mesh covers for them. But now I'm rambling, sorry. If you want to use a filter, I'd get the smallest one you can find. I think they do make filters for 5 gallons and under. Again, I haven't had to use a filter. I use a disc bubbler, and lay it on top of a cottony pouch that has charcoal in it. I have to change the charcoal out only about once every three months. Bettas are so clean and if you don't overfeed, their tanks stay nice for a long, long time. Love the idea and design of these tanks, that's why all my bettas are in them, but see preceding for adjustments we've made over time. Hope this helps.
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Mine has one hole only. It sometimes drips too slowly because the filter sticks. You have to reposition the filter when it clogs.
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I just use the regular filters, poke a hole in the center and put the grounds on top. The filter doesn't come all the way up the sides, but it works well enough for me. Any grounds that would get in would sink to the bottom and would be below the spout so I haven't noticed grounds in my coffee. I don't know where to get bigger filters though.