Emperor 400 filter - how much clearance?

[Polardbear]

I posted in the hardware section but not getting any responses. I really need to know this A.S.A.P. !

Hey all you Emperor 400 Bio Wheel filter owners - how much clearance does this filter require between tank and wall? I just ordered one yesterday for the 75 gallon tank that I'm setting up. I've just finished rebuilding the tank stand and want to put it in place and start setting up the tank. I'd like to get the sand in and at least fill it up today but I need to know how far away from the wall it needs to be. I sure don't want to try and move it after it's filled!

Thanks!

 

[canarsie11]

4.5 inches. give yourself 5inches

 

[canarsie11]

To let you know so you dont think I am just spitting out number, I have 75 gallon with 2 emperor 400, I just took my measuring tape and got that number. 4.5 filter still touching wall, thats y i said give your self 5 inches

 

[Polardbear]

Thank you, thank you! You are a lifesaver! Now I can get on with setting this up. I really didn't want to go to the LFS to measure one cause I know I'd end up bringing something home!

 

[canarsie11]

Good luck, post pic of your new set up. Setting up new tanks, alot of work but worth it