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	Fluval 404 spraybar - below surface okay?
just beginning Moderator Literature Nerd Posts: 1879 Kudos: 1380 Votes: 198 Registered: 17-Dec-2000	I've just bought a Fluval 404 canister (yay!) and everything is great, the only thing is it is impossible to get the spray bar above the surface of the water. It seems to work fine below and circulates the water right through the tank. Is there a reason it's not a good idea? The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	If it's a planted tank it's actually better to keep below surface to minimise surface agitation and keep in the CO2. If non planted the only issue may be getting the water oxygenated enough. If running airstones this wouldn't be an issue. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
ricksta_nz Small Fry Posts: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Apr-2003	Hi, Filter spray bars are usually fine just under the water surface, as long as they aren't too far in you'll still get quite satisfactory water surface movement and airstones shouldn't be a necessity unless you run into problems.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Fish_Tank Fish Addict Posts: 860 Kudos: 940 Votes: 1 Registered: 13-Nov-2003	i think it's better 2 have the spray bar benieth the surface...not as noisy
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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