eheim setup

[galltik]

Hello all, I am a Noobie looking for answers here

I never really owned more than a 55 with HOB's
But I recently bought a 75 with a eheim pro 2 off a friend of mine for $200
anyways I got the tank all cleaned up and painted the way I like and when
I set up the filter it has a feed and a return tube(duh). Now on the return tube it has
a loop that goes over the edge of the tank and thats it. I searched on there
Web site and it is supposed to have a long tube that connects to that and has some holes in it
like in this pic

can i just use it without this long tube? and also I have the return dropping the water above the water line
and its kind of loud , can i place the tube into the water? the picture shows it like that

http://www.piranha-paradise.com/index.php?act=report&t=718&p=6079&st=0​

 

[deeda]

The tube with the holes in it is the spraybar & it is usually attached to the aquarium with 2 suction cups. It's not required but it does allow you to direct the return water in a more gentle stream. Just make sure the return elbow you do have, is secure so it won't 'pop' out of the tank.

Congratulations on your new purchases. Great prices!!

 

[tcarswell]

Yes be cautious that no matter what you do that return pipe stays where it is supposed to. I would reccomend either plumbing it yourself or making your own spray bar. Or ordering one and rude goldberg it so its tight to the aquarium

 

[galltik]

thanks guys will do ..