I've got a tall 30 gal tank, how far down into the tank does this in take tube go do i need extension?
1780788
I have been using theses filters for ever, I would suggest moving up to one size bigger, the larger has an extension tube that comes with it, this one only goes about 6" into the water. When it comes to filtration, bigger is better if you have room, the larger has 2 chambers/holds 2 media inserts, you will be much happier and the tank will be much cleaner, and there isn't a lot of difference in the cost.
1780789
No need for an extension, I have a 40 gallon tank and actually had to remove the second tube.
1780790
For tall tanks like yours, I would take the tube down to within three or four inches of the bottom if you can. This will give a better top to bottom turn over of the water. I agree that going to the bigger filter (#60) would be a good idea. It's hard to over filter a tank. If this will be the only system working, I would go to the #60 filter. If you are running an under gravel filter also, then the #40 will be fine.
30723
no prob I have a 30 gallon long & 3 red ears the need filtering & heat light & enough space to put a rock to climb on to bask good luck
1880741
At least 28 inches. It would probably go closer to 29 or 30 if you fully extended it.
714279
More than tall enough... I use it on a 125 gallon and it works great. As for the tube being too wide... May be overkill for a 15 gallon. A smaller one would work better if you can find one. Just my 2cents.
890275
Probably not plus you'll have a lot of splashing from the output. I imagine you could extend the intake and out take tubes but it's probably not a good idea. I leave mine running during water changes but I'm in around that 8" mark.
781128
You want it to be 25-30 gallons, long over tall or a normal framed one. And one with a secure hood. The places that do have openings you can actually tape screen over them so the filter isn't interrupted, they typically can't get up through those provided the sides around them are blocked.
1346675
I would make sure you have a vent on tank. I noticed on mine with a gravity feed it would drain very slow so I installed a breather. Worked great after that.
1286522
It's hard to say. I saw a Youtube video where a guy had to shorten the anode to fit a shorter water tank. He did it with just a normal hacksaw, cutting it to the length of the old anode. Hope that helps.
1598181
Yes, in fact the manual states is must be under the tank. Without at least a couple feet difference in height it can't get enough pressure to work properly.
598159
If you have a larger unit, such as the CoolMist HTM-6009 then it should go in the BASE (referred to as the reservoir on the packaging), not the tank. There is even a little hole for it between the two sides.
630814
The two sponge filters and the black T are about 5 inches tall. The outlet tube is adjustable from about 5 and a quarter inches to about 8. If you place the black T on the bottom of your tank, and do not have substrate, or submerge the T portion in substrate, you should be fine.
793847
No I brought a 30 gallon tank, but I guess you could use it but wont get much out of it.
1141075
I use mine in a 20 gallon Tetra tank no adjustments have been needed, I think you might have to go a 300w unit but check the site for their recommendations. Al
1002733
No extension did not reach bottom but I was using on 38 gal &45 so are deeper. I never could get to work so returned it
2248126
I just measured my tank with the bio-wheel for you. It is a 55 gallon long, not a corner tank but that should not make a difference. It sits five inches out from the wall, which leaves me one inch of extra room to reach behind the wheel in case I need to move power cords, air lines, or anything else. (Which is roughly the same amount of room all my other HOB filters require.)
1851956
Dave, you'll need to buy some hose and fittings. I converted my tank to 3/8" hose because the unit comes with 1/4" hose output. I used quick connect fittings also so unhooking hoses is a snap.
240660
Measure the top of your tank, as long as its within that range it should be just fine