Minimum clearance for Bio Wheel 400

[Burbotman]

Can anyone help with some BIo wheel specs?

I am looking to add some filtration to my 120 gallon. I was think of a HOB to supplement my canister, however I have limited clearance behind the tank (3.5") as such I have rulled out the AC 110, but suspect I may be able to squeeze in the Emperor Bio wheel 400.

What is the minimum clearance needed between tank and wall for the 400?

Thanks in advance.

 

[wow_it_esploded]

I will go measure, but it would just move the tank forward an inch or 2 during a waterchange... I did it by myself with my 75g so you and someone else should be able to do the 120g.

 

[wow_it_esploded]

4.5 inches... It shouldn't be too hard to move it that much. You should like the 400, I do. They are durable and do not get loud when taken care of. I just clean the impeller and coat with burts bees lip balm on the spring and fall equinoxes. It works well and keeps it in tip top shape.

I love the biowheels on this filter, but I would never use the cartridges. I use blue bonded pads (2 on each side) and it is chock full of scrubbies. I also have a pack of purigen that I got as a freebie at a fish auction. I do not know if it does anything... I think I am a little too under-stocked for me to notice (nitrates never hit 5ppm).

 

[Burbotman]

Thanks for the information. I handn't thought allot about moving due to the weight of the stand, rock etc. However it is on hardwood and will likely slide with big water change.
Thanks again for measuring.