Aquaclear powerheads
 

I just bought an aquaclear 30 for my 30 gal tank. The instructions were terrible but I have it working now. I was wondering if any knows if I can fully submerge it? I have it hanging off the back now with the top out of the water. But I would rather have it all the way under.

Thanks

AC powerheads come with a suction cups attachment. Whenever I've used them, the powerheads never stay in place :confused: That being said, I pretty much only use the 70s (or 802s as they used to be called).

I like my powerheads up high to give better surface movement and air exchange, so hanging them off the back of the tank suits me better anyway.

I can't stand Hagen powerheads. I think that MaxiJets are way better, & more compact at a reasonable price.

Anthony

I'd rather have it near the top aswell. I could hang it off the back and still have it near the top and just barely underwater. So can this powerhead go all the way under?

I fully submerge all of my powerheads - regardless of the brand. They're still going after several years.

When I bought one a couple years ago it had a water level sticker on it and said do not submerge .

I have an RBTA and a GBTA in the 120g that I use Hagen powerheads. I use modified Quickfilter attachments and fill it with foam. This performs two functions - 1) prevents the BTAs from becoming stuck in the intakes, 2) provides me with mechanical filtration with the foams which are thoroughly cleaned weekly during water changes.

I have an aquaclear 30 & 70, Both are completey submerged. The AC30 is in the rocks somewhere.. so Yes you can submerge it. the electrical components are sealed with epoxy. An answer to your question. :)

Thank you, I just wasn't 100% sure and like I said above, the instructions sucked.

You're not suppose to because it doesn't meet CSA standards to be submerged. Everyone does though, because, quite frankly, the entire motor casing is a solid block of water-tight epoxy.

Personally, I find that traditional flow powerheads are a waste of money unless you're trying to do a non-flow related app. (eg. kalk mixer).