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fdelity 16-10-2012 09:58 AM

Battery powered filter
 
Hello all, i know this may sound absurd, i need a battery powered filter due to the placement of my tank where there's no power socket near it & extension cords will be unsightly and tripping hazard. Small capacity will do, Anyone came across such filter? Does any LFS sell them? Thanks in advance

ymmij 16-10-2012 10:08 AM

We would need more information on the tank setup and the fishes you plan to keep.

I have not heard of battery powered filter but there are many ways of filtration through air.

fdelity 16-10-2012 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ymmij (Post 9182495)
We would need more information on the tank setup and the fishes you plan to keep.

I have not heard of battery powered filter but there are many ways of filtration through air.

Thank you for the reply. Are battery powered air pumps available? Would like a simple setup with max 6 tetras in a 1ft moss tank.

Censis 16-10-2012 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fdelity (Post 9182616)
Thank you for the reply. Are battery powered air pumps available? Would like a simple setup with max 6 tetras in a 1ft moss tank.

Battery portable air pumps are available, but don't think they will last long.

ymmij 16-10-2012 01:34 PM

For 1 feet tank you can consider under gravel filtration. Sponge filter may be a little "bulky". Or maybe corner filter.

There are many batteries operation air pump so you have have to keep changing batteries. Using rechargeable batteries would solve your issue.

itchy 16-10-2012 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdelity (Post 9182616)
Thank you for the reply. Are battery powered air pumps available? Would like a simple setup with max 6 tetras in a 1ft moss tank.

Maybe this setup no need airpump? tetras are so not high demanding :)

matthew 16-10-2012 03:37 PM

How abt keeping bettas instead?;)

Censis 16-10-2012 03:52 PM

Auctually for these small fishes you don't really need a filter, just make sure no food left uneaten, and just siphon the waste and top up water regularly should be fine:)

GarLover 16-10-2012 03:56 PM

Maybe u can plug an air pump but u use a long tube to connect to the setup and use air aperated filters?

FanAromatic 16-10-2012 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdelity (Post 9182616)
Thank you for the reply. Are battery powered air pumps available? Would like a simple setup with max 6 tetras in a 1ft moss tank.

Battery operated air pump can last only a few hours, it usually for emergency use, you still need lighting if you having a moss tank, unless using sunlight, then moss will create oxygen for your fish, in this case no filter, no power required. Just my thought.


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