marcop Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Evening All I have finally moved to a external filter to improve my water quality. I had thought as my filter was an Aqua one product like my tank that it would of been straight forward. So any words/photos from people that have done it before with any hints or tips would be appreciated. on how to do it as tidy as possible. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I would put the inlet pipe down where the current pump is (some models there is a gap for it, otherwise you will have to cut a piece out to put it in. I would also run your outlet over the current filter so you are effectively getting 2 filters for the price of one can never have too much filtration., and it means you only have to cut one hole big enough for 2 pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 some models there is a gap for it, otherwise you will have to cut a piece out to put it in. This is probably the biggest pain installing canisters on tanks with plastic hoods. Making clean cuts in plastic is crazy difficult so I'd run it through an existing hole even if it means a little extra plumbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellydave Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 also this may be obvious but keep the old filter running for a week or two b4 removal to give the new filter time to build up bacteria in the media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcop Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks for the tips guys. no easy way around it then. have nice sharp holesaws to make holes I was going to seed my new filter with the contents of my trickle filter to help speed up its development. I will have a go at putting the outlet backinto existing tank top i just hope the direction nozzle is big enough to cope otherwise over flow. cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I am unable to offer any assistance re the plumbing in of the new filter but good luck. However, you will find that putting holes in the tank will void any warranty that you may have on it. It may also cause your insurance company to decide you are not covered should any accidents/floods happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcooze Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 The existing filter can come out (rotate and unclip), I ran my Aquis 500 inlet through that hole. Had the outlet across the other side, poking through the hole the water flow from the original filter went through. It worked well for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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