Question on Wet Dry Filter Setup

[Badrew]

I just upgraded form a 30 gal FOWLR tank to a 72 gal FOWLR tank and installed a WDF with this setup. I have two questions related to it's setup... Question #1- Should I shorten the hose to the sump, it is a little too long, not unmanageable, but I can be OCD about wires and hoses, etc. and Question # 2 - Can I put a 90 elbow on the hose into the sump instead of going into the top straight down? The sump doesnt sit directly under the bulkhead fittings and I find the weight of the hose with water coming down is kind of lifting the sump cover where it enters over the bio balls - or does this impede flow and I should leave it as is and weight the cover down? Thanks for any suggestions or others experiences.

 

[huma-huma]

You should be ok to shorten it, but dont make it too tight. Secondly adding an elbow may slow it a bit, try a 45 if possible... Shouldnt really lose too much flow

 

[Badrew]

You should be ok to shorten it, but dont make it too tight. Secondly adding an elbow may slow it a bit, try a 45 if possible... Shouldnt really lose too much flow

Thanks, that's a great idea!