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Thread: Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

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    Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

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    Hi,

    I just changed some of my plants in the tank. Am using Eheim 2224 and just changed to ANS surface cleaner type of intake. Noticed now that I have planted the plants, the intake is now actually hidden behind some plants. Though there is some space (about an inch) around the plants, I noticed that there is no real impact on the water flow.

    Is it ok or should I make sure that the intake is not blocked at all ie visibly with line-of-sight?

    Many thanks

    Michael

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    Re: Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

    The only bad thing about having the inlet behind plants is that dead fishes/shrimps may just stick there for days without you noticing.
    Also, its hard to see how dirty the sponge filter on it is (assuming you use a sponge there).

    If you can, just raise it higher abit. There's no reason why the inlet have to sit on the bottom...

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    Re: Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

    HI,

    Thanks for the quick response.

    No I did not install a sponge filter at the inlet. The inlet actually sit around 2 inchs above the sand but it is hidden behind some small leaves plants.

    Quote Originally Posted by Navanod View Post
    The only bad thing about having the inlet behind plants is that dead fishes/shrimps may just stick there for days without you noticing.
    Also, its hard to see how dirty the sponge filter on it is (assuming you use a sponge there).

    If you can, just raise it higher abit. There's no reason why the inlet have to sit on the bottom...

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    Re: Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

    Quote Originally Posted by mikeang View Post
    HI,

    Thanks for the quick response.

    No I did not install a sponge filter at the inlet. The inlet actually sit around 2 inchs above the sand but it is hidden behind some small leaves plants.
    mike,

    i was doing that before i bought a surface skimmer, it depends strongly on the flowrate of your canister. if you do see the small leaves getting stuck, simply adjust flowrate.
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    Re: Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

    move plants out abit lorh... safer and better

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    Re: Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

    I have mine in the exact same spot, with a sponge prefilter. The ONLY hassle I have is that on the occasion I change the sponge filter it will pull up the local plants if it hits them.

    Other than that issue I would say you are fine.

    Tom

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    Re: Is it ok for filter inlet at tank to be hidden behind plants?

    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    mike,

    i was doing that before i bought a surface skimmer, it depends strongly on the flowrate of your canister. if you do see the small leaves getting stuck, simply adjust flowrate.
    Hi.. how to you adjust the flow rate for 2224?

    Thanks!

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