Re: [GSAS-Member] Adapter for the end of a canister hose

[macker <macker@gmail.com>]

Having an Eheim 2229 Bio filter, I have typically used the spraybar, but
have tried some other methods that work equally as well if not better. I
have unique challenges, as my fishtank is round, just like that crazy
canadian bacom, MmmMMm...

Anyways, after the loop part that would wrap around the bend in the
fishtank, instead of using the spraybar, I have also just used flexible PVC
tubing sbout 2 feet long, and blocked off the end piece. This way, I can
make small holes just like the spraybar, but put them at varrying degrees
(soing point strait, some pointing down, some pointing another way, etc).
This works better for 2 reasons: If done correctly it prevents any dead
spots of water movement, which the spraybar does not, and #2, I can wrap the
PVC around the lip of my round fishtank, which looks better than a big
strrait bar (in a green color no less) which doesn't match the tank decor.

Then again I'm picky.

- macker

On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 8:44 AM, Laurel Larsen <laurelthequeen@gmail.com>
wrote:

> There are a few options for the output depending on what you're trying
> to do with it.  A spraybar seems to be the most common application,
> and breaks the surface nicely.  If you already have something breaking
> the surface(I have a HOB style filter in addition to my canister), you
> can have an aimable output to help get you the circulation that you
> want.  I have mine creating a bit of a whirlpool in conjunction with
> my HOB and a powerhead on the bottom of the tank that after fine-
> tuning keeps poo from settling on the sand.  I believe that there are
> other types of outputs, but those are the 2 main ones that I've seen.
>
> This website, which is terrible, also has the lowest prices I've been
> able to find and the order that i placed with them was promptly
> shipped after the paypal thing cleared.
> http://www.petblvd.com/cgi-bin/pb/search?bs=1&em=1&su=1&fi=products&st=db&tf=comb_category,description&sf=comb_category&se=Fish%20Supplies:Parts:Canister%20Filters
>   They might have what you're looking for, but it would take some
> wading through, their search function isn't very good.  Another option
> is to try a good website and get a part number then search by that. :)
>
>
> Laurel
> On Mar 1, 2008, at 8:26 AM, Shango Los wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> >
> >
> > I bought a gorgeous Eheim filter from Mark that is making all the fish
> > happy.  I am curious what folks use on the end of the hose where the
> > water
> > returns to the tank.  Right now it is just a bare hose but there is
> > threading on it which suggests to me that there may be a part
> > available for
> > some reason.  I do remember seeing a spray set-up at Susan's house
> > but I
> > don't know the reason for it.  If anyone knows of any reason I
> > should put
> > some device on the end I would be appreciative if you would share your
> > thoughts.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Shango
> >
> >
> >
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