Small question about aquacleae filters

[mikeybabs]

Hi guys... I was just wondering about the small plastic piece that fits on the bottom of the aquaclear filters in particular the 70 & 110... I believe it's made to balance the filter and have it sit evenly flat against the back... Is that the only purpose? What is it really for and do I need to have it on there? I am missing it on one of my aquaclears... Does it create better water flow or something? I suppose I can dig up the manual somewhere and look into it. Personally I don't feel like it's a big deal to have that piece on but if it is then someone please enlighten me and I will try to locate and put it on. Thx everyone

 

[Desastre]

I'n all honesty I haven't noticed a difference of when it's on or off so it all up to you. It falls of alot on my ac50 so after a while I gave up.

 

[tarpon]

I keep it on mine just for good measure. As long as its not at too much of an angle id say its no big deal.

 

[Mudfrog]

It's just to help with the angle of the filter. Mine have all either broken or missing. A small lego block works just as well

 

[toddnbecka]

It's there to adjust the angle of the filter; without it the filter will lean back/out a bit and the intake tube won't hang straight down inside the tank.

 

[dollabill420]

Slows most down if tilted back