Uplift Tube

[dylanf]

Hi all

I've just had my first tank and have a question.

I have an under gravel filter, with the uplift tube in the corner. The uplift tube uses a power head to pump the water up.

However, the water coming out of the uplift tube disturbs the surface a lot, so when I feed my fish, the flakes fall to the bottom very quickly. Should I redirect the ejecting water from the uplift tube to the corner of the tank?

currently i'm switching off the power head when i'm feeding, which I now believe is a big no no. Also, im getting a bit of odour from the water.

Thanks

Dylan

 

[WILDER]

Can you turn the tube towards the glass, is the tank cycling.

 

[dylanf]

Can you turn the tube towards the glass, is the tank cycling.

Hi.

Yes I can turn the tube towards the glass.

Will this harm anything?

Regards

Dylan

 

[WILDER]

No it won't harm anything, it helps break the current when hitting the glass.

 

[SkiFletch]

alternatively if you still have too much agitation while feeding you could turn off the pump while they're eating and turn it back on when they're done I have to do that in my tank with my overhang filter