Sponge filter lift tube question

[Tom Randy]

Hello all,
I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need to be
completely under water or is it alright for the top of the tube to be
above water in air? This may sound like a stupid question but after
googleing I haven't found an answer yet. I just set up and started
cycling a 10 gal. tank for freshwater fish but I'm starting a 2.5 gal
tank to have a little fun growing those Triops shrimp.

IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut the
lift tube down to fit?

Thanks for any help you can give!

Tom

[Billy]

"Tom Randy" > wrote in message
. ..
| Hello all,
| I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need
to be
| completely under water or is it alright for the top of the tube to
be
| above water in air? This may sound like a stupid question but
after
| googleing I haven't found an answer yet. I just set up and
started
| cycling a 10 gal. tank for freshwater fish but I'm starting a 2.5
gal
| tank to have a little fun growing those Triops shrimp.
|
| IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut
the
| lift tube down to fit?
|

Sounds more like you're describing an undergravel filter? If so, the
top of the tube must be below the waterline to allow water to rise up
and out of it, and yes, you can trim it down as needed.
If this doesn't answer your question, sorry. Clarify the type of
filter for me?

[Cindy]

Tom Randy wrote:
> Hello all,
> I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need to
> be completely under water or is it alright for the top of the tube
> to be above water in air? This may sound like a stupid question but
> after googleing I haven't found an answer yet. I just set up and
> started cycling a 10 gal. tank for freshwater fish but I'm starting
> a 2.5 gal tank to have a little fun growing those Triops shrimp.
>
> IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut the
> lift tube down to fit?

Yes, it must be under water or it won't circulate the water, and it is okay
to cut it to fit.

Cindy

[Tom Randy]

On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 03:47:27 +0000, Cindy wrote:

> Tom Randy wrote:
>> Hello all,
>> I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need to
>> be completely under water or is it alright for the top of the tube to
>> be above water in air? This may sound like a stupid question but after
>> googleing I haven't found an answer yet. I just set up and started
>> cycling a 10 gal. tank for freshwater fish but I'm starting a 2.5 gal
>> tank to have a little fun growing those Triops shrimp.
>>
>> IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut the
>> lift tube down to fit?
>
> Yes, it must be under water or it won't circulate the water, and it is
> okay to cut it to fit.
>
> Cindy


Thank you SO MUCH Cindy!

[Tom Randy]

On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 20:30:21 -0700, Billy wrote:

>
>
> "Tom Randy" > wrote in message
> . ..
> | Hello all,
> | I have a question about sponge filters. Does the lift tube need
> to be
> | completely under water or is it alright for the top of the tube to
> be
> | above water in air? This may sound like a stupid question but
> after
> | googleing I haven't found an answer yet. I just set up and
> started
> | cycling a 10 gal. tank for freshwater fish but I'm starting a 2.5
> gal
> | tank to have a little fun growing those Triops shrimp.
> |
> | IF the tube has to be completely underwater is it alright to cut
> the
> | lift tube down to fit?
> |
> |
> Sounds more like you're describing an undergravel filter? If so, the top
> of the tube must be below the waterline to allow water to rise up and out
> of it, and yes, you can trim it down as needed.
> If this doesn't answer your question, sorry. Clarify the type of
> filter for me?


No, it's not an underground, it's a Hydro 1 filter. 4 inch in diameter
sponge type. Cindy answered it though, it must be submerged. Thanks for
replying.

TOm

[Cindy]

> Thank you SO MUCH Cindy!

My pleasure.
:)
Cindy