Does this filter include long hoses so that it can be mounted under the tank (in the base of the tank)? Or is it designed to "hang on the back of the tank only"?
73319
I have mine next to the tank, and the hoses are just about long enough. I don't think they'd be long enough to connect the filter under the tank. You could always just buy hoses from your local hardware store, but you can't have it too low -- the pump won't lift the water very high.Good luck!GBose
73320
The hose length is not long enough to be mounted underneath the tank. You'll have to buy your own hose. You definitely can mount it under the tank but I would not. I'm not sure the pump pressure is enough to overcome the height. It can be mounted on the tank hanging on the back. I have mine sitting right next to the tank.
73321
yes; functions both ways it has separate hosing attachments for both purposes
302542
Yes it hangs on the back of your tank I am not sure of the size because I have the larger one which I wouldn't recommend I had a flood in my house because it leaked and I didn't know it the way my tank is set up I can't see the back of my tank.
306847
No allowances for HOB filter from back, it would allow for small filter inside tank with tube or wire up back at corners of lid, space visible in photo.
574581
Not a good idea with this model since the filter media slides into a slot on the top, if it were fully submerged the waste that'd be filtered out would then be released back into the tank, making it largely useless. There is a fill line indicated on the filter and you can adjust how high/low to set the filter. Hope this helps!
98690
it should be hung vertically otherwise you will spill lots of water when you change the filter. :-)
465814
There's a partition separating the main tank from the filter part. there is a "vent" in the bottom right corner of the tank that allows the water to pass through to the filter section.
245222
Do you mean external as outside the tank versus internal as inside the tank? If these are your definitions for external vs. internal then this filter is EXTERNAL. Mine sits underneath the tank in the cabinet. Hoses coming up the back of the tank connect to the inlet/outlet nozzles secured inside the tank.
201606
Hi Tina - It just hooks onto the back of your aquarium with the tube towards the front so it and the lip where the water runs back into the tank will be on the inside of the tank and the tube will be submerged in the water. The rest of the unit will sit behind the aquarium. It works great! Hope that helps!
951016
No, it is set up for the disposable tanks. If you want to hook the grill up to a larger tank you must buy a longer hose w/adapter.
410852
The part of the filter that hangs outside of the aquarium is apx. 3" to 4" thick. You may want to give yourself a few more inches for the space.
1206409
This tank comes with a below gravel pump, but the outlet tube takes up a lot of the center of the tank. I thought it was kind of ugly, so I ditched it for a side-mounted filter. I'd recommend an internally-powered one, smallest you can find. They make ones which will fit the cutouts included in the tank lid.
828898
I just "shoved" the hose onto the filter cylinder. It has held on there with no problem.
994607
It can be positioned vertical or horizontal..... It can be placed completely under water. Ours is placed horizontal more than half way down in the tank.It is a real space saver compared to other filters.
1434741
Yes it will also work as an external diy filter pump. I used it for that but the pump won't be very helpful if it's more than 3 feet below the tank as the flow rating is not very high
4850
This goes on the outside of the tank... you hook it on the back you will like the filter it works aresome and is very quiet
1363801
If you detach the small plastic strip on the back (easily done), I imagine that a hang-on-back filter would fit just fine.
1399236
My unit has a rubber air bladder within the tank, separating water and air. This allows the tank to be mounted in virtually any position without affecting the air/water ratios. The bladder contains your air charge, water occupying the rest of the container.