Will this filter suck up the sand and mess it up?

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Filter question

will the Tetra Whisper Internal Power Filters suck up the sand and mess up the motor cause i noticed that the slits where the water enters the filter is pretty big on the 15-40 gallon models.
 
Re: Filter question

Hi Derm,

I am not familiar with this type of filter. However if you keep the intake above the sand level I shouldn't imagine you will have a problem. Trial and error I guess.

Good Luck
 
will do i was thinking of putting a smooth rock underneath thank you
 
Hi Derm,

Placing a rock underneath the intake is a good idea. I think just as long as you place your intake a significant distance from the sand, it shouldn't be a problem. If you are still concerned, perhaps you can wrap a mesh gauze netting over the intake point?

http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/filters.shtml

Cheers
 
thanks i'll give the rock a try when i get a bigger tank next month and if that doesnt work i'll see about the mesh cover
 
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