Canisher Filter On Aside Of Tank?

[fishlover1234]

Can a caisher filter put next to the tank?

I am thinking to buy an eheim 2211 for my 20Gollon long tank!

 

[thereverendturtle]

Usually not. The canister needs to be lower than the water level of the tank. You could put it on the floor at one end of the tank, but not right next to it.

 

[Tizer]

My external sits next to my tank, as long as the hoses are lower than the water line is will siphon.

 

[smithrc]

Keep the hoses as short as you can to try and avoid air getting trapped...
I've moved one of ours and left the hoses at full length, it's currently say next to the tank and I keep getting air building up in the canister.