Help with New 72G Tank

[jaywings19]

EDIT: I already posted this is the Beginner Questions forums, but someone suggested to post in this forum.

Okay, I spent all afternoon setting up my 72G Bow Front tank. However, I'm now running into a problem with the filter.

Tank: 48"W x 23"H x 13"D
Filter: Eheim Pro II 2026 (Canister)

NOTE: This is my first time using a canister filter

I was about to install the filter, but have encountered some logistical problems. The instruction booklet pictures showed that the intake hose and output spray bar should be on the same corner of the tank (see my crude diagram below). The "I" represents Intake... and the "O" represent Output/Spray.

---------------------------------------------------------------
|O IIIIIII
|O
|O
|O

First of all... I thought that the Intake hose should be on the complete opposite corner of the tank from the Output/Spray (see crude diagram below). At least that's how it is on my Eclipse tank... where the Output flow causes the waste to be pushed towards the Intake. Am I right for thinking that way?


| OOOOOO ------------------------------------------------ IIII |
|
|
|

Second of all... my Output/Spray can't fit the way their diagram shows because their connector and spray bar is almost 15" long... whereas I only have 13" tank depth.

I feel so confused... and frustrated since this is the last step to getting this system running. I was hoping to begin my fishless cycle either Sunday or Monday, but won't be able to unless I get past this filter setup problem.

Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Adrinal]

It really does not matter how you have it for the fishless cycle. While it is going figure out how you can get the best water flow to the whole tank. If you really want to give your fish a kiss in the smoocher get another maxijet 900 or 1200 and get a good water flow going. It makes sense with the eheim that you would want it on the same side that should get a circular motion going with the water... if you did it on oposite sides you could draw a direct line from the out to the in... that would leave more dead spots in the tank (I am not a scientist ... do not quote me).

Put some small pieces of paper without ink, in the water flow, and see where the watter goes.