Filter And Floor

[Naringlo]

Hello! Fairly new to aquatics. Was wondering, with a rectangular shape fish tank (Fish Box 170 170l), which way do you face the filter? I have it facing the longest way instead of facing the front. Is this correct? Also, is there a substrate you can use that is like a waterproof mat? Im using sand but it's a bit of a pain and I don't particularly want to use fine gravel. Thanks!

 

[Defiance]

Hiya,

The direction you have the filter flowing is up to you, thing is though, as a rule you get more circulation with it aiming down the longest way

I have 2 externals in a 6x2x2 As you look at the front of the tank, rear right i have one aiming from the rear right corner towards the centre fron of the tank

That gets the water circulating nicely across 2/3rds of the front

Now the other is rear far left, this just faces straight down the back towards the other filter, i find aiming one across almost 45 degrees helps maintain a decent flow

To cut it short, if i were you i would aim along the longest length but also try aiming the flow to deflect n bounce off the opposing end (imagine snooker shots bouncing of the cushions) til you feel you have the flow you want/need

As for the substrate, sorry i have no idea, though i use sand myself, find it easyish to clean regular, just slow syphon and steady hands lol

TTFN

Tony

 

[Naringlo]

Ah well thank you very much. Mine is facing slightly towards the back so it makes a circular flow. Thank you very much!