kiwi101 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I want to add a second filter to the new tank (just got it today!) We hooked up the bigger of the two new canisters that I bought but went to put the brand new Fluval 105 on and the 'hooks' or 'elbows' that take the intake and outflow pipes over the tank lip don't stretch wide enough nor are big enough once on to go over the top of the tank edge - it has a wide solid glass lip. The other filter was no prob thankfully but I'd really like to add a second filter even tho it isn't a huge one. Alternatively does anyone want to buy a brand new, never used Fluval 105... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi101 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Pics in case the first post wasn't clear Any ideas or am I selling it before I even get to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 You could make something up using PVC pipes and elbow type things, or maybe not use it at all the Fluval pipes are pretty good at staying in shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi101 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 You could make something up using PVC pipes and elbow type things, or maybe not use it at all the Fluval pipes are pretty good at staying in shape. If I manage to stuff this up, I'm blaming you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Haha, you will not be the first to blame me on THEIR stuff up and I am sure you will not be the last. :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just don't use them. They're only there to bend the flexible hose, they're not required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I have the same style tank as you and an FX5, you can put the plastic at various angles and then run the hose off it. It does;'t have to be clipped on the whole way. Depending on where you are you can come have a look at what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi101 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Camtang and the rest of you were right, I just bent the hose over and used suction cups to hold it in place - I had seen on another forum that they thought the force of the water going thru would be too strong for this idea. I guss cos my filter is only a 105 it's not as forceful as others could be. Fish are happy and I'm more comfortable now we have more than recommended filtration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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