can i do this with my canisters? - Aquarium Advice

xcuter · 04-20-2005, 08:21 PM

I have 2 canister filters and i was wondering if i can drill holes in my tank for the inlet and outlet instead of using the tubing that came with filters ill put new bulkheads and plumbing. That way i can attach 2 inlets on bottom of tank and to outlet on top. Will this put to much stress on filters?

mattrox · 04-20-2005, 08:53 PM

I don't have experience with drilled tanks. It sounds like it could work though. As far as the filter pump goes I see no extra stress being added to it. It is exactly the same as if your uptake tube was at that level. I usually try to get my uptake tube close to the bottom.

BASSNMAN · 04-21-2005, 01:24 AM

If the tank is not tempered glass you could have it drilled. I have no idea how much it would cost or if they would stand for replacement if it breaks.

04-20-2005, 08:21 PM	#1
xcuter Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: socal Posts: 17	can i do this with my canisters? I have 2 canister filters and i was wondering if i can drill holes in my tank for the inlet and outlet instead of using the tubing that came with filters ill put new bulkheads and plumbing. That way i can attach 2 inlets on bottom of tank and to outlet on top. Will this put to much stress on filters?

04-21-2005, 01:24 AM	#3
BASSNMAN Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Corona Ca. Posts: 515	If the tank is not tempered glass you could have it drilled. I have no idea how much it would cost or if they would stand for replacement if it breaks. __________________ Doran Hayes

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04-20-2005, 08:53 PM	#2
mattrox Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,328 Images: 36	I don't have experience with drilled tanks. It sounds like it could work though. As far as the filter pump goes I see no extra stress being added to it. It is exactly the same as if your uptake tube was at that level. I usually try to get my uptake tube close to the bottom.