How deep can it be submerged? I have a 175 gallon tank which is very deep. Will it work if it is fully submerged?
1382955
The advertised answer is yes, but I don't need to in my tank so I've never actually done it. There is an extension that comes with the cleaner to add about 4 - 6 additional inches to its reach. I don't see anything that would preclude it from working submerged. It seems to be well sealed. I hope that's some help.
1382956
My tank is much smaller so I have never done that, but I've read reviews of people that have submerged it with no issues at all. The battery compartment is sealed, as well as the on/off button. Sorry I couldn't help further.
1382957
No...I don't think so...the motor is not enclosed and we have never submerged it...
997464
Not deep enough for real fish of substantial size or plants. Unless you had it shade the water would get to hot in South for them. Also mine bit the dust after one season.
22432
No I dont think so. We have never submerged ours.My husband built a little covering for ours.
720269
It needs to be covered with water or it wont work right So 6 inches I think wd be too close I have a turtle tank I got it for with not alot of water and it really doesnt work that great even if I cover it with water
1197389
I have a 3 or 3.5 gallon square tank and if I filled it up almost to the top (it has a lid) the water came to the min waterline for the water- I have a beta too- it seems to work way better then the under gravel flat disc types, of wich I had to use two to make any difference- however a few times it shut off and left the tank cold, I'm not sure why- but most of the time it seems to stay true to the temp u dial it to
1062852
unfortunately don't know the answer to this. we have never submersed it... but we are very very pleased with this having used it repeatedly!
1497720
Yes it can, I run my totally submerged. Only thing u have to worry about is that there is an opening that fish can get stuck in. . My female betta actually uses it as a bed
2068787
It does not have to be submerged in order to work, if the intake is supplied with water. Like at the low end of a closed loop system. But it won't pull water up from a reservoir.
1420387
Most likely not. This only works efficiently at depths no greater than 18 inches. A standard 55 gallon tank is about 21 inches deep, not that much of a difference, yet enough to restrict the amount of bubbles that are produced by one of these. It also depends on the animals involved with the tank. As some animals need more oxygen then others to survive.
1109916
The pump should be fully submerged -- it's quite small, but two inches might not be enough water, especially since the fountain causes quicker evaporation and you would need to keep it completely full at all times.
729778
I think it would depend on the dimensions of the tank. A good portion of the filter should be submerged. However, they do make a bottom filtration system, but they require more cleaning than these filters. I would still contact a pet store and ask someone what the best filter is for your environment.
1370108
It needs to be submerged around 10-12 inches, there is an optimal waterline on the skimmer. I would not use this skimmer for more than 20 gallons. It actually works very well for an airstone driven skimmer but it is no comparison for a needle wheel pump skimmer. The issue is that it doesn't move much water through it. It will pull some gunk out but needs to be adjusted frequently. IMO spend a little more and go with the sca 301 skimmer. It's around 80$ and will be good for up to 65 gallons and will actually perform as you want it to
76691
Depending on the size bubbler you intend to use it would probably work at depths to 20' or more until the water pressure exceeds the output pressure, which is substantial, I use it in 55 gallon drums and 100 gal stock tanks simultaneously with no loss whatsoever.
6011
It can be submerged most of the length of the cord, which is 14" long. Since I only have it in a few inches of water, though, I don't know if submerged that deep it would keep the ice from the top of the water, though I suspect it might since it's a really good heater. Sorry I can't be more help.
1610421
It will work at a 5' depth. Intake screen at bottom of pump must remain fairly clean. If it gets clogged, no water flow.
703232
It is fully submersible. I use it in a 2 gallon tank for a betta, shrimp, and dwarf frogs. Also extremely accurate.I just took a look at the reviews. First of all, this heater is for a small tank, maybe max of 2 gallons. The room it is in stays about 68 degrees, and this heater maintains the water temp at 78 degrees. Secondly, it has a minimum water line, but the entire unit can be submerged. One reviewer said that he didn't know what the factory preset was, I put it, started it up and then adjusted it up to 78 degrees. I think the preset was probably 72. This was the smallest heater I could find that was controlled with a thermostat. It is fully submersible. I use it in a 2 gallon tank for a betta, shrimp, and dwarf frogs. Also extremely accurate.I just took a look at the reviews. First of all, this heater is for a small tank, maybe max of 2 gallons. The room it is in stays about 68 degrees, and this heater maintains the water temp at 78 degrees. Secondly, it has a minimum water line, but the entire unit can be submerged. One reviewer said that he didn't know what the factory preset was, I put it, started it up and then adjusted it up to 78 degrees. I think the preset was probably 72. This was the smallest heater... » Read More It is fully submersible. I use it in a 2 gallon tank for a betta, shrimp, and dwarf frogs. Also extremely accurate.I just took a look at the reviews. First of all, this heater is for a small tank, maybe max of 2 gallons. The room it is in stays about 68 degrees, and this heater maintains the water temp at 78 degrees. Secondly, it has a minimum water line, but the entire unit can be submerged. One reviewer said that he didn't know what the factory preset was, I put it, started it up and then adjusted it up to 78 degrees. I think the preset was probably 72. This was the smallest heater I could find that was controlled with a thermostat. « Show Less
1477106
For very short bursts it will work... to have it work continuously you will need a 10 to 20 Gal tank, but if you are doing very small projects and have some patience it will work.... Good luck.