Ok, I want to add a HOB filter to my tank to increase turnover rate. The turnover rate now is about 6 in my tank. My tank is overcrowded so until I upgrade I need to increase turnover rate. I will add one HOB filter but I don't know how many gph yet. The problem is that my tank has a plastic hood which sits on the tank and all the edges can't hang a filter. So what should I do? I prefer HOB filters...
Where to place HOB filter?
- Thread starter BenSow
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Most all "full" hoods have an area at their back that are designed to be easily cut for filters or plumbing.
Hacksaw or shears are often used.
Hacksaw or shears are often used.
Ok.... Th back of my hood has only 2 holes for the wiring and they're hard to cut... I'm thinking of putting it on my top filter. My top filter has a tray to hold the inlet in place and it may be alright to place my HOB there.
just use a hacksaw and cut whatever shape/size hole you need in the hood...
hacksaws are made of metal.. hoods are made of plastic... if you cant figure out how to get the job done then i would be worried about your willingness to combine water with electricity
for the task at hand you DO want this hacksaw
as much as it pains me to say this... you do NOT want this hacksaw
hacksaws are made of metal.. hoods are made of plastic... if you cant figure out how to get the job done then i would be worried about your willingness to combine water with electricity
for the task at hand you DO want this hacksaw
as much as it pains me to say this... you do NOT want this hacksaw
I run 2 marineland emperor 400's on each of my 55g tanks.
http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-power-filters/500537/400-400-gph-up-to-80-gallon-.html
I'd run 3 if I could, but the center brace is pain.
http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-power-filters/500537/400-400-gph-up-to-80-gallon-.html
I'd run 3 if I could, but the center brace is pain.