jm1212 Pterophyllum scalare Jul 22, 2006 23,653 11 89 34 Chicago Real Name Jon Jun 23, 2007 #11 the filter wont burn out by putting a sponge on the end. it should be fine.
C cichlidcichlid AC Members Jun 15, 2006 893 0 0 Jun 23, 2007 #12 how much flow reduction is there? Don't forget i need enough flo to move the bio wheel!
jm1212 Pterophyllum scalare Jul 22, 2006 23,653 11 89 34 Chicago Real Name Jon Jun 23, 2007 #13 there isnt that much flow reduction. the sponge acts as a diffuser on the intake to spread out the flow so it isnt concentrated in one area.
there isnt that much flow reduction. the sponge acts as a diffuser on the intake to spread out the flow so it isnt concentrated in one area.
C cichlidcichlid AC Members Jun 15, 2006 893 0 0 Jun 23, 2007 #14 isn't that what the lift tube is for?
jm1212 Pterophyllum scalare Jul 22, 2006 23,653 11 89 34 Chicago Real Name Jon Jun 23, 2007 #15 the lift tube only allows the intake to reach to the lower levels of the tank
C cichlidcichlid AC Members Jun 15, 2006 893 0 0 Jun 23, 2007 #16 mine allows for bottom and middle suction!
