Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:28 pm **Sunsun filter is here**

Can it sit next to the tank though? The tank is sitting on a wooden platform, but it's only a couple inches off the ground. So either the filter needs to sit next to the tank, or I need to find a stand.

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:02 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

Should have came with instructions ? Most canister filters need to sit lower than the tank. But i guess you can always try it.

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:19 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

Try it, you may have some problems priming. If that is the case you may need to start the filter from a bucket or container above the tank, once the filter is going and all the air is out of the system move it into the tank.

Most canister filters work by gravity, they typically have to sit lower than the tank for best performance.

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:12 am **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

I can not find a used stand, most people are selling them with a tank.

Would something like this work? Or does it need to be supported all the way to the edges of the table?
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/fuo/3738116568.html

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:39 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

Anyone?

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:38 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

I don't see why it wouldn't work...

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:43 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

I just worry about the distribution of weight since the table isn't supported along the edges.

Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:10 am **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

That should work but I would offer $10 or $15

Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:31 am **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

What size tank would this be for?

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:36 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

55 gallons, but I actually have a friend who is willing to build a stand for $60 delivered.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:50 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

There ya go even better!

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:27 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

Yes, and he builds furniture for a living, so I trust that it will be well built. I pointed him to a couple of threads here to see stands others have built so hey! if you're reading this!

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:22 am **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

For $63 or $75 you can get a metal one with free shipping from Petco. I bet if you do some internet shopping or look for deals / coupons it would be cheaper. (not trying to discourage you from having a stand built... just trying to provide another option)

http://www.petco.com/product/114367/Aqu ... 1515436235

http://www.petco.com/product/119923/Pet ... SiteSearch

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:48 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

How do you like your new Sun Sun filter?

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:07 pm **Re: Sunsun filter is here**

I was just about to post a new thread about it. We can't get it to work.

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