External Filter Intake Position

[BlueFox]

I have recently set up a planted tank which seems to be doing quite well. All of the plants have doubled in size already!

I noticed yesterday that I have quite a few small 'floaty bits' in my tank. So I figured that the filter intake is blocked by plant growth. Can I move/raise the intake pipe nearer to the top of the tank or MUST it be at the bottom?

Cheers

 

[k.o.d]

The only thing that needs to be constant is a water supply to the filter so you can fit your intake anywhere as long as it is immersed in water and will remain so whilst you want the filter to operate

 

[zedonepilot]

I have recently set up a planted tank which seems to be doing quite well. All of the plants have doubled in size already!

I noticed yesterday that I have quite a few small 'floaty bits' in my tank. So I figured that the filter intake is blocked by plant growth. Can I move/raise the intake pipe nearer to the top of the tank or MUST it be at the bottom?

Cheers

hi i am currently haveing the same problem.
you dont want your intake too close to the outlet as you might run the risk of takeing in most of the water you have just filteredyou can have it at the bottom or mid water as long as you have a good flow past the intake.
i have tried to create a flow around my tank that directs water at a set speed and path to my intake
this has included altering my decor somewhat ie positioning the outflow nozzle bog wood and my air stones.
other possibiltys are over feeding and the wrong size filter for youre tank ie too small.

for example my leopard danios didnt have the belly that they have now this is my fault due to overfeeding
also try filter wool it can polish the water ie remove a lot of the small particles but just be carefull you dont restrict the water flow by cramming too much wool in the filter
hope this helps