Nano tank external filter?

bpm2000 · 11-10-2005, 01:16 AM

Hi long is that spraybar/intake tube? I want to use this on a 5 or 2.5 gal nano. Also, how strong do you think the gph is? too much flow for such a small tank?

AlexPerez · 11-10-2005, 03:00 AM

Don't remember the original sizes as I cut mine (Don't remember if I cut just the intake or both) to fit a 6G eclispe. In my tank it is:Spray Bar about 10", intake about 8".
For my 6 Gallon the current is a tad on the weak side. I have the spray bar horizontal across the back towards the top with the holes pointed at about 30 degree down. I think I stuffed it with way to much floss. When I clean it I'll put less floss and see if it helps. I would be happy even it the flow does not change though.
For a 2.5G it might be a little strong. but you might be able to make it work.

It is really silent, easy to setup. For the price it is a great little filter for a 5-10 Gallon Tank.

Here is a picture of it. You can see the spray bar along the back.
and the intake is right in front of the blue CO2 line.

bpm2000 · 11-10-2005, 05:58 AM

I went ahead and got the 5.5 gal instead of the 2.5 so I think I will go with it. Thanks a lot for the pic!

11-10-2005, 03:00 AM	#17
AlexPerez Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sarasota, FL. Posts: 193	Don't remember the original sizes as I cut mine (Don't remember if I cut just the intake or both) to fit a 6G eclispe. In my tank it is:Spray Bar about 10", intake about 8". For my 6 Gallon the current is a tad on the weak side. I have the spray bar horizontal across the back towards the top with the holes pointed at about 30 degree down. I think I stuffed it with way to much floss. When I clean it I'll put less floss and see if it helps. I would be happy even it the flow does not change though. For a 2.5G it might be a little strong. but you might be able to make it work. It is really silent, easy to setup. For the price it is a great little filter for a 5-10 Gallon Tank. Here is a picture of it. You can see the spray bar along the back. and the intake is right in front of the blue CO2 line. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 75G Planted,Pressurized CO2, ADA ,TEK T-5 Lighting (6X54W) 55G Planted, Shrimp only (Mix),P.CO2, eco/moon sand, 55WX2 AHS. 20G planted, Shrimp only(B.Bee), P.CO2, eco, 55W AHS kit in jebo fixture. 6G planted, Shrimp only(Tiger),P. CO2, eco, 14W AHS kit. www.aquadad.com

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11-10-2005, 01:16 AM	#16
bpm2000 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 250	Hi long is that spraybar/intake tube? I want to use this on a 5 or 2.5 gal nano. Also, how strong do you think the gph is? too much flow for such a small tank?

11-10-2005, 05:58 AM	#18
bpm2000 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 250	I went ahead and got the 5.5 gal instead of the 2.5 so I think I will go with it. Thanks a lot for the pic!