Canister intake/output

[meanbestorque]

I was considering getting one of the Eheim (classic) canisters for my 55 g. I visited their website and saw a diagram on how to place the canister intake and output tubing in the tank. Does the tubing have to be set up like this? I would imagine it would be more effective with the intake on one side of the tank and the output on the other. I can see how their setup could be beneficial, creating a type of eddy current. Has anyone ever tried placing the tubing otherwise?

 

[Ullopincrate]

It would be more effective spread out. I'd move them as far apart as possible and if you can direct flow I would also do that. Avoids dead spots makes for a healthier tank.

 

[NotAgain]

It would be more effective spread out. I'd move them as far apart as possible and if you can direct flow I would also do that. Avoids dead spots makes for a healthier tank.

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[meanbestorque]

Thanks for the input. I wonder why Eheim suggests to set it up that way....

 

[Egress]

Having both input and output on one end can work pretty well. When using a single large output stream instead of a spray bar, there's a big current across the top, hits the other side and comes back across the bottom towards the intake.