will my filter work here? - Aquarium Advice

aussie01 · 12-11-2002, 12:36 AM

I'm setting up a 65 gallon tank and have an Emperor400 hang on filter. I would like to keep the tank as close to the wall as possible so I was wondering if hanging the filter on the side of the tank would work okay. Thanks!

Wowzers · 12-11-2002, 01:00 AM

I'd say not, unless you have the filter blasting the water out (which isn't good for most fish) the filtered water won't reach the other end of the aquarium.

loganj · 12-11-2002, 01:08 AM

I have to disagree. I think the filter will work OK on the side. I would put the intake extension on it to get the intake as deep in the tank as possible. If you're worried about circulation, put a small PH on the other side of the tank. But I think it will be fine. JMHO

Logan J

Grant R · 12-11-2002, 05:57 AM

I have to agree with LoganJ, as long as it's not being blocked too much by anything and it's flow rate etc are set accordingly, it will still do it's job to the required standard.

12-11-2002, 12:36 AM	#1
aussie01 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oceanside,California Posts: 1	will my filter work here? I'm setting up a 65 gallon tank and have an Emperor400 hang on filter. I would like to keep the tank as close to the wall as possible so I was wondering if hanging the filter on the side of the tank would work okay. Thanks!

12-11-2002, 01:08 AM	#3
loganj Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 4,008	filter I have to disagree. I think the filter will work OK on the side. I would put the intake extension on it to get the intake as deep in the tank as possible. If you're worried about circulation, put a small PH on the other side of the tank. But I think it will be fine. JMHO Logan J

12-11-2002, 05:57 AM	#4
Grant R Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West London, England Posts: 689	I have to agree with LoganJ, as long as it's not being blocked too much by anything and it's flow rate etc are set accordingly, it will still do it's job to the required standard. __________________ 45 Gallon FreshWater Community Tank 11.1 Gallon Quarantine / Breeder Tank Don't Forget The UK & Ireland Forums !http://www.proudtobebritish.co.uk/ea...ropics/eng.gif

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12-11-2002, 01:00 AM	#2
Wowzers Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA Posts: 26	I'd say not, unless you have the filter blasting the water out (which isn't good for most fish) the filtered water won't reach the other end of the aquarium.