BigBossPants Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 I have an old hang on filter which I want to use for my turtles but I think it may leak. Is it safe to use it as an internal filter with the powerhead under the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 If it is not designed to be under water your turtle could become very laid back after electric shock treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 So probably not wise then... its a tetra whisper triad 3000. On closer inspection it doesnt leak so might give it a go as intended, not sure it will have the power needed to lift the water that high tho... a bit of diy required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Do you want a canister filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Only if its free lol no you have done enough for me but thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 sorry to say but, yes it is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 depends if the powerhead part of the filter is usually submerged in water within the confines of the filter usually? If not then I wouldn't risk it. Internal filters are cheap as. Hailea probably make the best bang for buck units, or aqua one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I decided not to risk it, but definitely need something so will keep looking. I may have a working powerhead in the garage I can rig up as an internal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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