Powerhead for mixing saltwater

[105man]

Aquaclear 301, not fully submersible.

Samson, thanks much, but based on what everyone says I think I can go with an extra Rio I have, or possibly the AquaClear...I just find the not submersible a bit of a hassle for mixing.

Thanks, all.

 

[OrionGirl]

I have 301's in several aquariums, fully submersed. There is a line indicating a water level, but I've ignored it safely for several years now....

 

[105man]

Oriongirl, thanks...sounds like a voice of real experience. I was toying with the idea that it might be submersible...maybe the manufacturer wants to be extremely cautious.

For mixing, at least, I will submerse!

 

[Andy16]

I have submersed my AC 201 before the impellar fell down the drain I saw the line also but i decided that the it probably wouldnt matter, and luckily it didnt.

 

[mogurnda]

You sure that's not a minimum water line?

 

[kreblak]

The picture on the box for the AC 201 shows the thing submersed. I took that as an indication I could safely stick it completely underwater, which I have for some time now without incident.

 

[105man]

Good point...I wonder about that water line. I know there is no statement anywhere saying it is submersible. I think I had noticed the picture on the box also...plus, I had thought they were all submersible, until after I got it home.

Maybe I will go on the manufacturer's site and see...I think it's a Hagen product.

 

[kreblak]

Yeah, Hagan manufactures the Aquaclear line.

 

[105man]

From Hagen, Customer Service:

"Yes, this Power Head is fully submersible. The entire unit, including the electrical cord, can be placed under water.

Yes, it is the minimum water line."

 

[Guy W]

Originally posted by mogurnda
You sure that's not a minimum water line?

ding ding ding... we have a winner!