Dec 10, 2018 #8 GoVols Cobb / Webb - 1989 Reef Squad Leader R2R Supporter As of now each has their own intakes & outlets going into the tank but I been thinking (A dangerous thing, I know.) This step is fairly simple and involves much of the same prep as the intake. So first of all, separate the motor housing from the canister filter by unlocking the clamps. You should have both intakes on one side of the tank and both outputs on the other. I just cleaned out the filter, took out and scrubbed the propeller and rinsed some algae out of the intake pipe. Free Shipping everyday on orders over $75 with code FREE75. This is the Eheim Return Spout for the Pro 4+ Canister Filters (2271/2273/2274/2275 & 2371/2373). Easy enough. canister filter placement. Replacement Intake/Output Kit for is suitable for: Fluval 307/407 Canister Filter (A446, A449) Product details Product Dimensions : 9.84 x 13.78 x 3.15 inches; 11.64 Ounces Product Reviews; Question & Answer; bvseo_sdk, net_sdk, 3.2.0.0 . The primer is a white handle located on top of the filter and attached to the hose connector. Filter Intake/Output Placement. I thought of the intakes on either side and the outputs in the middle. The canister filter, unless cleaned thoroughly and frequently, will tend to become a nitrate farm. The CEL came on and threw a P1101 & P0106. I would personally put them at different levels, but if you have a sprayer bar, you could put that on one side and have the intake on the other. Canister Filter intake inside Overflow Box 4/2/09 . The other is placed how most people recommend, which is Input is bottom right side and output is top left side so in effect all the dirty water to the right and the clean comes out from the left and slowly pushes the dirt back right. Amazon.com : Hydor Professional External Canister Filter - Aquarium External Filter - Telescopic Intake Tubes, Easy Priming - EcoSystem in a Box - Biological, Mechanical, Chemical Filtration - 190 to 345 gph : Aquarium Filters : Pet Supplies Add to Wishlist; Add to Compare; . can usually be fixed with one or more wave makers to keep water cycling well across the entire tank or even moving your intake and output hoses for your canister filter a little lower into . Then pull out all the media baskets from the canister filters. Report post. Be aware that when it is in this position, it is unlikely that you will be able to use the venturi pipe or spray bar as it will not be out of the water. 2 Buy a small wave maker or powerhead and use that to produce current on the other side. Call 1-888-THAT-PET to order. Keeping the output across the intake manifold would imply water enters one way and leaves another. That may lead to having more buildup on one side of the tank, but that'll probably be negligible. This is a filter you can show off instead of just shoving it into a cabinet. Position them so that the hoses are long enough to reach the filter. These are called hang-on-back HOB or cartridge filters. I used to be able to actually see the . . I'm an equipment junky, but hate seeing it. Hello I have 55 gallon tank and 2 canister filter what is the best placement for inlets and outlets Thanks The Eheim Professionel range have powerful output but are very energy efficient with quiet, smooth running. 225. Planning on having 2 FX5s in a 180g. Weight- 19.9 pounds. C Series Canister Parts; Intake Tube Set for C-160 and C-220; Intake Tube Set for C-160 and C-220 . I will be moving from a 55 gallon tank with 2 HOB Topfin-75 filters to a 180 gallon tank with a Fluval FX6 Canister Filter. Can never have too much filtration. 3/8 x 1/2 inch (9/12mm) - Fits 3/8 inch filter tubes (Fits 9-10mm) 1/2 x 5/8 inch (12/16mm) - Fits inch filter tubes (Fits 12-13mm) 5/8 x 7/8 inch (16/22mm) - Fits 5/8 inch filter tubes (16-17mm) By sweatpants, March 22, 2010 in Habitats and Equipment. Does it matter where the intake and rain bar is placed in a tank. 047431903760 Marineland. I have my spray bars on opposites end of the intake length wise to the tank. Posted March 22, 2010. If you've learnt, teach, if you have, give. 180 gal - Male Peacock and Yellow Lab Community. I have a 1000 and a 700 Cascade canister filters. Add to . As Lance says, if you want to use only one intake and outflow, these will need to be greatly over-sized. The Eheim Professionel 4+ 250, 350 and 600 are high output external filter pumps with a maximum capacity, respectively of 250 Litres, 350 Litres and 600 Litres. Steve reply #5 Account hacked 5 years ago Awesome thanks for the advice. Press the primer and turn on the filter. Powerful and adjustable Eric provides tips for positioning the intake and output of your canister filter on your aquarium!Check out our other content:Facebook: https://www.facebook.. Connect the pipe and canister filter, cut it, and move it to the fish tank. The Eheim Professionel 4+ 250, 350 and 600 are . 90gal - Planted tank CO2, "High Tech". Rough idle, reduced power, backfiring, and misfire are all. 1 add another filter on the other side the tank. It will help you to keep away the motor housing from your canister filter. . Not touching the gravel but about 2-3 inches above. Now the problem is, detritus building up under the spray bar. Buy Now. The canister filter won't filter anything that a sump wouldn't filter. The concept of a canister filter is simple - the intake sucks in water from the tank while the output source pours it back after filtering it through the system. Add to that the lack of waste proteins being removed by a protein skimmer, and you've got nitrate issues.> Our bio load is relatively small in relation to the tank size. Oct 23, 2008 I've always placed the inlet and outlet in the rear corners of the tank. Quantity: $ 4.94. So I have two tanks, a 55gal and a 40gal, and 4 filters, eheim pro 3 2075, eheim pro 2, 2080, and a fluval 404 and fluval 305. Output Placement This step is just like positioning the intake. Canister Aquarium Filter Parts & Accessories at the lowest prices online - up to 60% off everyday - at That Fish Place - That Pet Place. I've placed a coarse sponge pre-filter on the intakes to prevent any sand being put into the canisters. The FX6 canister filter is usually pretty expensive, ranging at a normal price of $400+ depending on where you buy it. Pull it up and press it back down 3-5 times to prime the pump. I bought a filstar xp3 a few months ago and set it up last night. Filter media Capacity- Media baskets hold up to 5.9 liters. You can adjust the output opposite the input. 5. I run two 90 gal filters since I have very messy fancy goldfish. This smashes the bubbles up and then they are spread around the tank via the outflow pipe (and flow pump). Placement of intake and output of canister filter. One of them is the placement of the outflow flute. The filter would not trip. However, several factors will influence the placement of these pieces, such as: 1. However, if the water level goes below the water bridge, all the water will exit from the water bridge into the tank. Check also: filter and aquarium filter intake placement Really good question the 3 tanks that have canister filters have the uptakes near the substrate the others are near the water surface. could I use splitters to combine, ie both intakes from 2 to 1 that would be going into the tank, same as for the outlets. Three months in, the flow is now much weaker. Lily Pipes are available in 3 different sizes to suit your filter hose, otherwise the lily pipe will be unusable with your set-up. So that particular pictures canister would be good for a 75 gallon tank. These specifications will help you differentiate it from the rest of the filters available in the market. Re: Eheim Canister Filter: Intake and Output positioning. Thread starter jonclark96; Start date Jan 24, 2010; Tags filter intake or output placement; Where do you place inputs/outputs when using multiple filters? Quick View. The amount of water processed can also be limited by the flow nobs on the intake and output of the canister. P1101 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Mass Airflow Sensor Out of Self Test Range". I inject my CO2 directly into my filter intake. Quick View. 2 Mar 2017. Heat Distribution Cannister filters don't heat up the water. I am trying to determine if the Fluval FX6 will produce enough current for my Bala Sharks. This is a common misconception. Stage 1: The installation process starts when you unlock the clamps. Because in this section, I will show you the step by step installation process of a canister filter. Add to Cart Quick View. I just set up my new FX5 this morning, and it made me consider placement of my . Canister filter intake/output location. I have noticed that the intake is always in the bottom of the tank, closes to the substrate as possible and one side, in the back corner (no doubt to hide . Any suggestions on where to put the intakes and outputs? and re the placement of the one in the lower left> What i would like to know is if i can attach my inlet tube from the canister filter to the bottom hole and let it drain through . 20gal - Planted Grow out tank - Low tech, no CO2. Media Placement In The FX6. And, I usually park something in front of both to kinda camouflage them. You can now focus on the output. USD6.49. . Next, you have to make another hole, or you can use it if one exists already to make the output hole. Cascade 1200 Canister Filter Replacement Impeller $14.99 $26.99 (44%) Best Seller Cascade 1000 Canister Filter Motor Unit $65.76 $131.99 (50%) 4.0 (3 ) Aquatop Replacement Impeller for CF500-UV Canister Filter and CF-500UVMKII $8.99 $16.99 (47%) API Rena Filstar XP Canister Clips $7.98 $14.99 (47%) 4.7 (3 ) PR11721. 1 level 1 As for this idea decreasing flow in the tank, that depends on how you position and direct the intake and outflow. Pump output - 925 gallons per hour. 10) Filter Foam 11) Stack n' Flo Filter Trays 12) Stack n' Flo Filter Tray with Directional Flow Dish 13) Canister 14) Intake Tube 15) Strainer 16) Outlet Tube 17) Elbow & Diffuser 18) Suction Cups 19) Vinyl Tubing (2 lengths) 20) Snapper Clamps 21) Tray Gaskets Model C-160 Model C-220 & C-360 Intake/Outlet Assembly Model C-160, C-220, and . It is best to keep them as far part from each other so that your water flow from outtake hose can force any debris towards the intake hose to give your aquarium constant efficient cleaning. USD18.99. Usually put the inlet in the rear left corner and the outlet in the rear right corner with the output pointing diagonally across the aquarium. Hands On The Hydor Professional External Canister Filter Inside the box is everything you need including the filter, all tubing and valves, and filtration media. You would be far better off just drilling for the canister intake and/or output if you want a cleaner look.> . Cleaning is a breeze, and all filter media are included. How I place and set up my canister filter intake and output on my canister filter. Quick View. Here is a brief portrayal of the nuts and bolts of the Fluval Fx6 canister filter. What your filters are doing right now is mainly refiltering each other's clean water. Click to expand. Attach a hose connector to the bulkhead to attach the tubings later on. Tomorrow I'm going to be setting up my first canister filter, and although I have been watching as many guides as I can, there are always some doubts that remain. Step: 2. There are no true dead spots in tanks, but you have to remember that they are usually rectangular or square. . The exact measurements of the canister filter are as follows: 15.6 x 15.6 x 17.7. The more surface water movement there is, the more oxygen can transfer in to the water, therefore if you have the filter outlet pointing towards the surface of the water it helps this process along. I was thinking about placing it just a little. Then, flip the switch to turn on the filter. Out of stock. #1. You probably need to make the intake and outflow much more than twice the size of the ones supplied with each filter. P0106, P0171 & P1100 - Surging at idle. You can of course point it under the surface to produce under currents but only if . The filter seems very solid and well-constructed, and it has an attractive design. This intake tube should ideally be lowered to a depth of around three inches, although your canister filter should specify a desired depth in its installation guide. Try a few set-ups before you lock everything down, depends if you want floating plants too. Drill a 3/4 inch hole on the lead of the tank and attach the bulkhead, add a rubber O-ring in the middle of the bulkhead. I'm going to use both the fluvals on the 40gal since it has my little guy in it, and the eheims on the 55 with my bigger female cooter whos a veggie monster and creates loads of waste. Step: 1. Having looked at your tanks and all the photos I have come to a question. I have a 110 gallon stock tank filled halfway. Intake Tube, Strainer/Outlet Tube, Elbow and Diffuser for C-160 and C-220 Canister Filters (both models.) It's always good to cross-check the dimensions of the filters with the available space before purchasing it or else it's only going to invite unwanted expenses later on. It is the very first step of this entire installation process. P0106 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) Barometric. I currently have it set up as most suggested from research, outlet and intake placed at opposite sides, however, because of how the spray bar is oriented horizontally, it is spraying water out from the middle part, depth-wise. *FIXED* So I fixed my boost leak bought a couple new parts, did my serpentine belt. Fish require enough oxygen in the water to help them to breath. I want to increase the flow because I rely on surface agitation to help oxygenate the water (I have a planted tank and only use an air stone at night so I don't negate the C02 injection). I didn't realize the canister needs to sit a minimum of 24" under the water line when I bought this. The answer to this is, Yes - Your internal filter can be positioned horizontally as long as it is fully submerged and the inlet section isn't clocked in anyway. I prefer a wave maker, as it doesn't produce one narrow constant stream of current like a power head. Depending on the size of the water bridge, the extra water might overflow out of both tank. Inputs on one side, Outputs on the other. This is the Eheim Inlet Strainer for the Intake Set 594 Canister Filters (4004540/4005540 & 400430/400530). The new design is to the usual high Eheim quality and is all ready to plug .. Hello there fellow fish lovers. Extra features like Smart Pump and Self-starting apart this canister filter from the competitors. The reason, because your filtering the same water straight from canister filter and defeating the proper usage of the filter. If I install the intake and output hoses on opposite ends of the tank, will I need additional circulation? 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