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	Filter placement.
Manix Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 48 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Aug-2004	I currently have my Penguin 330 Bio Filter centered in my 40 gallon long tank. With the strainer 1 inch above the gravel. I figured if the filter is in the middle of the tank, it will do a better job collecting waste throughout the tank. Rather than placing the filter to one side of the tank while the other side is collecting waste. Is this a good setup? should I move the filter somewhere else? Thanks in advance. :%)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I have my filter towards one side of the tank, not sure why come to think of it, it's just the way I've always set the tanks up:%)...however I also run powerheads on the tanks to help with water circulation, in one case I'm using the powerhead as a quick filter for additional mechanical filtration....dunno if that helps any :%).... ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	A Penquin 330 bio wheel filter may be a bit much on a 40 gallon tank... I would suggest you move the filter to one end of the tank to allow your fish a calm place to rest. Too much turbulance in a tank, never allowing fish to escape the constant motion of water, will cause stress for the tropicals and the resulting breakdown of their immune system to disease. Never create a washing machine syndrome in your tanks. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Manix Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 48 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Aug-2004	Okay, I just moved my filter to the right next to the heater. Thanks for the advice.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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