Kaix
07-27-2006, 02:30 PM
Overhead Filters
Another type of external power filter is what we call Overhead Power Filter (some call it Gravity Filters). A filter box is place on top of the tank and a power head is used to pump water up into the filter box and the water flows through the filtering media and back into the tank. Personally, I dislike the way the dirty water flows back into the tank whenever the filter wool is removed for cleaning. Most suitable for 24" long tanks only.
Overhead Filters are neat and can be hidden.
Design is compact
Good for upto 24” Tank only although 36" models are available.
Dirty water tend to drain back when cleaning.
Relatively Cheap
Another type of external power filter is what we call Overhead Power Filter (some call it Gravity Filters). A filter box is place on top of the tank and a power head is used to pump water up into the filter box and the water flows through the filtering media and back into the tank. Personally, I dislike the way the dirty water flows back into the tank whenever the filter wool is removed for cleaning. Most suitable for 24" long tanks only.
Overhead Filters are neat and can be hidden.
Design is compact
Good for upto 24” Tank only although 36" models are available.
Dirty water tend to drain back when cleaning.
Relatively Cheap