Reducing Filter Flow...

[Harlequins]

My new external filter came today,another tetratec to add to my growing lot

The ex600 is on my 10 gal tank,its a fairly strong output,so i've turned the tap down to reduce the flow has the gouramis are struggling to keep upright...

Will turning the tap on the outlet flow affect the filter in any way?

Thanks

 

[zuulan]

Well that filter is really for a 60+ ltr tank, so 13+ UK Gallons.

I would personally reduce the input rather then the output. How about putting a spray bar on the output so it spreads the outflow across a large area? That should make life easier for your fish. Especially Labyrinth fish.

 

[Harlequins]

I have the spraybar on there already, its certainly a gutsy filter...

Bargain at £46 - so not complaining

 

[Westwood]

You could try pointing the output towards the glass, this could spread the flow out a little bit.

Westwood

 

[Harlequins]

The output is so powerful,if pointed down it kicks the sand up so now ive put the outlet about inch under water and its angled upwards to break the surface...

 

[zuulan]

I have the spraybar on there already, its certainly a gutsy filter...

Bargain at £46 - so not complaining

That was cheap. Can I ask where you got it from?

 

[Harlequins]

Zooplus - its on offer anyway and i got my dad to order it,first time order he got £6 off using voucher code

filters also eheims cheap on there at mo


Voucher code for £6 off new customers,copy & paste 0811MVC6GBPAM

 

[star4]

You can always turn the spray bar round so its directed straight at the glass, this will reduce the flow.

 

[zuulan]

Zooplus - its on offer anyway and i got my dad to order it,first time order he got £6 off using voucher code

Nothing really there for me but thanks anyway.

 

[BigC]

One hypothetical solution might be to switch an impeller of a smaller model into your casing.
I have never tried this but heard about it being performed on certain filter units.
The housing and seating configurations would need to be the same or similar though, something you would have to look into.
Disclaimer:
I shall be held in no way responsible whatsoever for any loss or damage to your equipment should you so wish to proceed with anything I have mentioned above
Regards
BigC

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

What if you pointed the spraybar directly down, but then placed an ornament or piece of bogwood there, to protect the sand?