ArtesiaWells
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Those of you familiar with the AquaClear line of HOB's will recall the adjustable return flow lever on the tops of the units, allowing the user to supposedly adjust the flow speed -- however, since the day I had my 110, I have noticed that no matter which way I position the switch, the flow doesn't really change all that much into my tank. In so doing, I simply left the switch in the maximum output position for max flow...
What made me revisit this topic recently was the fact that my one Black Moor goldfish (a small young one) in my cycling 60 gallon has had a hard time with the current being put out from the 110 and during feeding can't seem to follow or grab the flakes fast enough when they're being pushed from the flow of this filter -- thus, I experimented again today with lowering the flow to its "minimum" position. However, still, I cannot see a difference between the minimum flow position and the maximum in terms of water return pressure -- is this normal on the AC's? If not, is it possible I don't have the u-shaped intake pipe installed right into the motor/impeller area?
Thanks in advance to anyone that can lend any insight...
What made me revisit this topic recently was the fact that my one Black Moor goldfish (a small young one) in my cycling 60 gallon has had a hard time with the current being put out from the 110 and during feeding can't seem to follow or grab the flakes fast enough when they're being pushed from the flow of this filter -- thus, I experimented again today with lowering the flow to its "minimum" position. However, still, I cannot see a difference between the minimum flow position and the maximum in terms of water return pressure -- is this normal on the AC's? If not, is it possible I don't have the u-shaped intake pipe installed right into the motor/impeller area?
Thanks in advance to anyone that can lend any insight...