Does this filter come with a prefilter sponge that goes over the intake tube to prevent small fish/shrimp from being sucked into the filter?
1418560
yes mine did just bought month ago ,very good for small tank (I'm using it on a 5 gallon)
1418561
Well, it does have a prefilter sponge, but it is in the reservoir that the pump sends water to be filtered and back to the tank. (right side of the picture).Nemo couldn't get sucked up the intake, but a small shrimp could. The tube diameter is big enough for a pencil to stick up into, but small enough that a Sharpie couldn't.Hope that helps.
1418562
Yes, mine did. My small betta is fine with it. It's good at catching small floating stuff, so I rinse it in the old tank water whenever I change his water.
2028193
No. The sponge works as a great biofilter in itself though, so the bioballs are not needed. If you want a better biomedia, Seachem Matrix in a small media bag might fit. This filter is very small, meant for tiny little tanks like a 3-5 gallon betta tank.
148711
If you mean the filter sponge inside, yes. You have everything you need to start using it.
974693
No filter, but I bought one from Amazon and it worked well with it. There is a notch for a filter cord, so don't worry about the lid not fitting right. If you decide on a filter, makes sure you choose one suitable for a 1 gallon aquarium because bettas don't like turbulence (bubbles) that much. A filter for a 3-5 gallon aquarium would be too overwhelming and might suck the betta in.
215603
Yes it does. You will eventually need a filter cleaning kit and I also put K&N;'s waterproof cover on mine (just to ensure no moisture gets in the intake).
477086
No, it does not. I had a divider from a previous Aquawave that I bought from Walmart and used the divider from that. You can purchase the same item without the air pump and under gravel filter from Walmart for $20 and buy a small filter ($6) unit and heater for the price at Amazon. The tank over all is very nice and the lights make the fish look their best.
302544
This filter has a "lip" that allows the filter to hang over the tank into the water. I hope that answers your question!
322548
No, Not really. the cartridge type filter unit is like those $1000 tanks use. The sponge itself is for bio filtration a carbon pack and BIOPAK sack also. a narrow heater actually fits in by the pump, leaving the take clear. 'worked well for me. Hope this helps.
709658
Yes, it comes with a complete filtration system using a traditional charcoal filter cartridge to remove chemical wastes. There is no biological filter, though. I personally removed the charcoal filter cartridge and replaced it with a mesh bag full of bioballs for biological filtration, behind a fabric rectangle for physical filtration. I rinse them during water changes and the water quality remains good. Of course, it took a few weeks to get the bioballs inoculated with beneficial bacteria before I could introduce fish again.
709655
Yes it does. It has an entire compartment in the back to house the filter. Theres a slot for a Large aqueon filter cartriage that it comes with and a rather strong filter pump with adjustible settings. It works pretty well IMO.If youtube videos will work, heres a video that will give you a good look at what the filter looks like and some tips for it.Www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-op9DP2uvc
613993
I am not quite sure. I only used what came with the tank. I do agree that the filter is a little too powerful for this small of a tank. I would just ask that question on google.
2245929
That depends on what you plan on using it for. If keeping shrimp or fry just an air pump and some tubing. If using in a larger tank with multiple fish you will need an additional filter ( HOB or Canister )
830802
yes, a filter basket is included. I don't use the filtration system either. No complaints about the pot....
2238506
hello Rachel , it comes with the filter there is one below and one in the upper part it works really well
601584
the filter is included in the aquarium not the air pump with bubbles, you would need to buy pump, air hose and air stone separately.
586731
Allison, Yes it does come with the filter. I had it for a month or so and it stopped working. I had to get a refund. Not very good. My advise don't get it.
886661
Yes it does. Mine was an older system with a smaller filter cartridge. The intake holes were different and the replacement cartridge wad bigger, much bigger. Once installed, it fit in the space available, has worked fine for two months and no leaks. I have gone mindless about it now as I subscribed for this product for deliver every six months, so when it arrives, I will just replace the current one.