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	Spray Bar positioning
jsparkman Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Sep-2003	I've got a Rema XP3 set up on one side of my tank (135gal) with the spray bar attached to the back and it's pointed forward and just a little upward for surface movement. This creates a lot of current in the area. Would it be better to attach it to the side and have it spray lengthwise across the tank? I'm thinking this would reduce the current since it's not hitting the glass and getting redirected in 3 different directions. James
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	James, I have my spraybar in the back, vertically and let it spray along the back of the tank (not forward). There are many options on how you can place the spraybar, why don't you play with it until you find the best solution for yourself, your fish, and you plants (if you have any). Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
jsparkman Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Sep-2003	I'll do that while I have the hood off installing the lights. That way if I need to alter the hood to accomodate the new placement of the hose it'll be much easier!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	My Eheim spray bar is fixed at the opposite end to the intake. The spray bar is made ofv three sections and I can direct the flow very easly. [link=Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tanks]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/Betta%20desktop%20tank/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith keithgh attached this image: Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Sorry I forgot to mention This photo was taken during a water change. The tank level is always just above the top of the outlet. [link=Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tanks]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/Betta%20desktop%20tank/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
jsparkman Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Sep-2003	Well, I ended up changing out the filter. I've got a magnum 350 pro on one end and a Rena XP3 on the other...I took the XP3 off and replaced it with an XP2 that I won in a raffle drawing. Much better! There was an extra attachment so that I could position it along the side rather than the back and not alter the hood. The angels seem to love it!!! They get in the current and kind of hover there. Before they would stay completely away from the current. James
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38


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