Spraybar

[Michelle.g]

Last night I got the filter going on my new 240L tank (48x18x18").

The spraybar for the cannister filter (Aqua One cf1200) is about 18.5" long so it doesn't quite fit horizontally in the tank. I have it on an angle, but I don't like it like this. Could I cut a little off the end of the spraybar without breaking it?

Also, I think the current is a little too strong for the fish I want to keep. So could I drill a few more holes in it?

I would like to have some holes directing water along the surface of the water and will drill a few extra holes to direct some water down toward the substrate. Would this be ok?

I have a spare spraybar that's the same size, but I don't want to cut anything if it's a bad idea.

Thanks.

[tHEcONCH]

You can cut it no problem at all, but wait a while before you drill extra holes - the flow will likely drop as the filter begins to grow gunge inside the tubes etc. You could try pointing the bar slightly upwards to the surface of the water - that will slow the flow accros the tank down too.

[paekakboyz]

don't see why there would be any problems adding extra holes to distribute the current (and weaken it a little) - I've cut spraybars down a bit with no probs - just need to take it slow so you don't crack them and clean the end a bit so the cap still fits etc. A finetooth hacksaw or even a serrated kitchen knife would be sweet for this

you might still want to try and have the current end up near your intake so that debris etc get swept toward it?

[Michelle.g]

Thankyou for pointing out that as the filter clogs up a bit the flow will slow. I will wait and see how it goes before I drill any new holes.

And I'm going to cut some off the end of the spraybar.

Thanks for the advice theconch and paekakboyz.