RE: [APD] two external filters and water circulation

["william ruyle" <inquartata at comcast_net>]

Gustavo,
What's the filtering capacity of each filter? I would place them
in the back corners of the tank which would improve water circulation
rather than side by side. I've been thinking of going this route as
well (Scott Heiber mentions doing this, using 2 smaller filters rather
than one bigger one). This allows some filtration to go on if one of the
filters breaks down. I have Eheim HOB filters that are fairly centered
on the back and I notice certain corners look stagnant with surfactants
that I have to ladle out when doing water changes. Since Brazilians are
probably not too concerned with heaters, placing the filters as far apart
as possible on the back, shouldn't be a problem:-)

HTH, YMMV,

Bill

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 5:16 AM
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Subject: [APD] two external filters and water circulation


Does anyone knows if the way I place two external filters in a small
aquarium (63 L) can affect filtering capacity?
I´m wondering, for instance, that if I put them side-by-side, the last
filter could have its filtering capacity reduced, as its water entrance
could be capturing most of the filtered water the first filter brings to
the tank.
I hope my poor english is enough to get you the idea.
Gustavo
Brazil

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