buzzy Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 hi if i have the input hose to the filter fully open and the output only half open to reduce flow for my discus tank will it wreck the filter or harm the fish? i would just put a big spray bar on it but my tank has a 2" lip around the top and cant find a big enough elbow to get around the bend, any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 most filters run an impeller off an electro magnet so I doubt it will do any harm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnstack Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Hi Buzzy-for elbows have a look in Mitre 10, they have elbows for use with their irrigation systems 4 or 6 in a bag (black in colour). I used them to put my intake under the gravel and towards the front of the tank where most of the gunk gravitates to. They fit in the standard hoses supplied with most filters. To make a U bend you will have to use short pieces of hose. Just remember the more elbows you use the more you will restrict the water flow so you may have to open the valve fully to achieve a good level of flow. Hope this helps-regards Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 hi if i have the input hose to the filter fully open and the output only half open to reduce flow for my discus tank will it wreck the filter or harm the fish? Nope, won't cause any problems, IMO you're better having it wide open and pointing it against the glass or similar to reduce the current, otherwise you're just wasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy Posted December 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 thanks for the replys, ive changed it so now its angled at the glass, even with the valve fully open it amazing how well the glass slows the movement of water. the discus are swimming around all happy like again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.