filter position

[debiasir]

I have a rio 60 that has the jewel filter in the far right corner but i have also got an addtional filter that stick on the gall in the tank.

Where is the best place to put an addtional filter in a Jewel rio 60

Thanks

 

[Ferris]

I would go for the opposite end of the tank to balance things out and optimise filtration.

 

[Bloo]

I would do exactly the opposite - but that's not to say I am right
I would run them alongside each other to have the same current flow. If placing them on opposing ends, I would have thought a whirlpool effect would be created in such a small tank......

 

[Ferris]

Sorry should have elaborated, i have 2 internal filters in my 20gal at opposite ends of the tank. They have adjustable outlet nozzles so i point 1 slightly towards the front of the tank and the other towards the back so the flow is consistent and the 2 currents don't act against each other.

 

[Bloo]

Elaboration definitely helps
but out of interest, do you not find your current quite aggressive like that ? Or do your fish not mind it ? Or is your flowrate quite low ?

 

[Ferris]

The flow is adjustable but i have them both on full. I have mainly largish fish in that tank so they don't really notice it and i'm talking Fluval +2 filters so the current isn't that strong.

 

[Bloo]

Interesting. I also have a 20Gallon in which I have a Fluval 2+ as well as a smaller Rena (not that it's needed, but I keep it in case I need a hospital tank and does no harm) and must say I find the current is very strong and if I don't have it will positioned it blasts the sand all over the place.

 

[Ferris]

The filter outlets are right at the top of the tank only just submersed and the air intake is closed on both so nowhere near the substrate. I have 2 due to the stocking levels. The only surface dwellers i have are the danios and the Praecox and they love it. Would be too strong for neons etc though and I certainly wouldn't keep a Betta in the tank.