I have a 46 gallon bowfront aquarium that is filled 11 inches high with water for my aquatic mud turtle. Is this skimmer right for the job?
1440417
Is there anything else in there besides the turtle? If you want to use this one just do the math and make sure there's enough room to fit the skimmer in there. The water level needs to stay pretty consistent, otherwise it doesn't work that great.
1440418
not sure you need one for a turtle but the Nano is for up to 35 gal of water so go from there sorry im not more help.
569687
It is a standard size to fit most skimmers; mine fit perfectly. Hope this helps!
309068
I believe this filter will do what you need it to do with ease. I have been astonished by how well this filter works. I think the recommendation for the 56 gallon aquarium is because you mentioned it was a column and the water cycling is a little harder to draw the water from the bottom. I think you will be fine with this Fluval C4.
2005193
i use it in a bedroom. the installation isnt that big, may interfere with youre aquarium top. make a niche and hide with live rock. mine is in a 30 gal and has been running smoothly for months. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIBC8mhIYJY this vid can let you determine how big the skimmer actually is
49478
The manufacturer recommends anywhere between 7-9 inches of water. When I originally bought this skimmer I had mine in 9" of water and it was flooding out the collection cup even when I had the adjustment all the way down to 0. I made a simple riser stand out of acrylic to take it to 7" of water and it has worked great for me. So to make the answer short and sweet yes 7" should be ideal depth for this skimmer. Hope this helps,Ben
1121400
If your skimmer measures the same size then yes. I bought it because the dimension were correct and it fit nicely. Hope this helps
1638965
I have a Reeves turtle that is considerably smaller than your RES in a 50 gallon tank but filled less than 1/2 way full. This has been the only filter in the tank for almost 3 years and it works great, the water stays very clear. Do remember to change at least half the water and the filter medium at least once a week or the impeller inside the filter can become clogged.
382164
The Fluval edge gravel cleaner works very well in my 6 gallon aquarium, the flow works using gravity. I am very pleased for the purpose I am using it. I would not suggest it for an aquarium that is much larger.
285689
First off, if you have an aquatic turtle he needs more water than that. If it is a tortoise enclosure, this filter will do just fine. It is not meant for heavy duty aquarium filtration. If you have 10+ gallons I would not recommend.
1050495
All depends on what you are using it for. Like Dham, I also use it for one large and dirty red eared slider and it works great . Right now he is in a 40 gallon tank w/ 30 gallons of water, I plan to move him to a 75 gallon tank with 50 gallons of water... it should still work well... but that's for a red eared slider ... just one. I'd run a 2nd one if I add another turtle. Depends on your use -- turtles are the messiest.
2266651
it depends on your intake.. if it's just a skimmer intake then you'll need adjustments..
329041
I didn't purchase it sorry, the skimmer wasn't in the right area for me, but should hold about 8,600 gallons
718277
I looked at the 2900 pump specs. It looks like the pump will fit. (skimmer is 24"x18", pump is 10.5"x11"). About half of the skimmer is taken up by the filter and brushes. My only concern would be it looks like the 2900 pump outlet comes out the side (mine comes out the top). Maybe you could put an elbow to direct the outlet upwards. The skimmer is rated to 16,000 LPH and the pump is only 11,000 LPH so no problem there. There are two outlet holes (one on each side) to run the hose / wires thru. The are near the top of the skimmer in the pump chamber. Hope this helps.
1785375
I think you'd have to keep it in a dry place. I use it for a 55g turtle tank indoors, and it works great. But I think for the price you could do better on outdoor "pond" filters.
846740
Not sure, do you have a soft pool, if so I believe the skimmer is smaller. The ones at walmart or kmart I now are smaller, and this wouldn't fit, too big.
1287671
I find the skimmer works best with water level half way up at minimum. I am running 1hp Hayward Superpump which seems to need additional water.
1074074
It's really not going to do it's job this skimmer is for up to a 45 gallon aquarium, fluval dose make the protein skimmer for 75 gallons and up.