Does A Spraybar Have To Be Over The Water?

[MermaidMel]

Or can it be just on the surface, hence being not over or under the surface but both at the same time?

 

[xweeqtx]

I have my spraybar just touching the surface, so its only just making a disturbance at the top of the water.

 

[raptorrex]

Or can it be just on the surface, hence being not over or under the surface but both at the same time?

i guess it could, the main reason for the bar is to cause surface disruption to add O2 to your water. i would check the water pressure though, putting the bar below or on the water level may cause problems with flow.

 

[Straydum]

yes and no. if you need the O2, it should be above the water, if u require water currents, below should be fine.

 

[MermaidMel]

What about in terms of the inlet?
I'm not an expert, so forgive me if I sound dumb. The water goes in through the filter and out through the spraybar, so if the spraybar is not above the water, does it impair the inlet at all? Or does it just carry on working as normal with much less of a current?

 

[backtotropical]

It will work just the same.

The key point here is surface agitation. Basically, if its agitating the water surface, it's helping oxygenate the water. Doesn't really matter where you position it. Oxygenation of the water would be my main consideration here.

 

[raptorrex]

yes and no. if you need the O2, it should be above the water, if u require water currents, below should be fine.

even below the water line it will still add some surface agitation.

It will work just the same.

The key point here is surface agitation. Basically, if its agitating the water surface, it's helping oxygenate the water. Doesn't really matter where you position it. Oxygenation of the water would be my main consideration here.

thing is a spray bar is designed to be above the water line, possibly if you immerse it, only a few of the holes will let water out, balances of force and water pressure.this will cause less surface agitation, and increase the current flow.

 

[Arfie]

Below the surface is fine

I have mine about an inch below the surface but the holes are angled upwards to agitate the water.

This still allows oxygen exchange without the splashing noises caused when the bar is above the surface and also ensures that floating food gets distributed all over the tank. If I were adding CO2, then I would angle the holes down to reduce the surface agitation. Just do what suits you and your fish best.

The position of the spraybar will not affect the inlet at all, just make sure it is positioned low enough that it will not be left dry during any water changes.

Arfie

 

[MermaidMel]

Below the surface is fine

I have mine about an inch below the surface but the holes are angled upwards to agitate the water.

This still allows oxygen exchange without the splashing noises caused when the bar is above the surface and also ensures that floating food gets distributed all over the tank. If I were adding CO2, then I would angle the holes down to reduce the surface agitation. Just do what suits you and your fish best.

The position of the spraybar will not affect the inlet at all, just make sure it is positioned low enough that it will not be left dry during any water changes.

Arfie

Thank you for all your replies, most helpful, really appreciate it x

 

[Behold]

Below the surface is fine

I have mine about an inch below the surface but the holes are angled upwards to agitate the water.

This still allows oxygen exchange without the splashing noises caused when the bar is above the surface and also ensures that floating food gets distributed all over the tank. If I were adding CO2, then I would angle the holes down to reduce the surface agitation. Just do what suits you and your fish best.

The position of the spraybar will not affect the inlet at all, just make sure it is positioned low enough that it will not be left dry during any water changes.

Arfie

That what i do its below pointing up. But i also have an air pump as it looks cool so ....

 

[MermaidMel]

Below the surface is fine

I have mine about an inch below the surface but the holes are angled upwards to agitate the water.

This still allows oxygen exchange without the splashing noises caused when the bar is above the surface and also ensures that floating food gets distributed all over the tank. If I were adding CO2, then I would angle the holes down to reduce the surface agitation. Just do what suits you and your fish best.

The position of the spraybar will not affect the inlet at all, just make sure it is positioned low enough that it will not be left dry during any water changes.

Arfie

That what i do its below pointing up. But i also have an air pump as it looks cool so ....

Ah well tis for me betta, they is not liking the current ya see

 

[DevUK]

I had mine just below the surface with the spray holes pointing up slightly. Caused a little surface agitation and didn't make any noise