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External Filter on Rio 400


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Hi all,

I am (hopefully) picking up my new Rio 400 (450l) at the end of this week. I would lke to run a decent size external filter on this tank in addition to the factory filter (which I will probably remove in the future).

I was thinking of either a Fluval 405 or Eheim Professional 3 2073 (350).

My question is; Do I need to make any adjustments to the size of the hose hole at the back of the tank? The hole looks a little small to be putting two hoses through?

Thanks in advance.

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If the hoses fit - no. If they don't fit - yes.

The Juwel tanks I've seen aren't really designed with an external filter in mind, because they come with their own internal filter box. I have a friend who drilled through the hood of a Rio 400 to fit an additional heater - so if you are confident with a drill I'm guessing you may have to DIY.

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