Filter Intake

[noop]

hi

wow it's been nearly 3 yrs since i last posted here

i'm planning to build a rear and side fake rock wall in my new 36" tank using polystyrene and cement and pond sealant

i want to hide the heater and filter intake behind the wall and was wondering if i could do something like this:

my intention is to extract water from the bottom corner of the tank, but also to ensure the heater gets a good chance to heat it as it heads for the filter

my filter is an eheim classic 2213, and i have heard that messing with the pipes (ie in this case, shortening the intake pipe) can cause reduced flow rate. does anyone think this might happen with this set-up?

also do you think i should put a grill in front of the hole at the bottom to stop fish getting in? i'm not sure it'd be a problem if they did go up there as of course there is a protective cap on the filter intake pipe

cheers
noop

 

[BigC]

Try taking a look at the new Rena Smartheater, Mfgs. say that you can connect it to the inlet of external filters. This setup would solve at least two of your questions
http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalogue...ting-cables.asp
Instead of using glass I used eggcrate for my wall.
Regards
BigC