Spray bar question

[Steve737]

Does the spray bar need to be above the water line? With my new xp3, I have it under the water, I couldn't get it to stay above, I might just be retarded.

 

[Bderick67]

Mine are just below the water line, then directed upward slightly to aggitate the water surface.

 

[WyldFya]

My planted tank's spray bar is under the water, and directed downwards. All my non planted tanks' spray bars are under the water, and directed on an upward angle.

 

[Steve737]

Cool, thank you both. I already had it pointed upwards, so I guess I can just leave it alone.

 

[Scorponok]

The answer to your question is no. I have one of my spray bars set up vertically.

 

[merc123]

I've used my spray bar in all kinds of positions in my tank. I eventually went with the jets though. It provides better surface agitation and current in my 125.

 

[bigspizz]

I've used my spray bar in all kinds of positions in my tank. I eventually went with the jets though. It provides better surface agitation and current in my 125.

me too!

 

[merc123]

I found the spray bar was a little bit noiser too with surface agitation than the jets. If you're tank is long enough I'd use the jets. You could also mix it up and use 1 spray bar AND a jet (done that too). That way you can use the spray bar for a current to get the waste into the "air" for the filter to suck up and the jet for surface agitation.