internal filter questions

[graceless]

Hey guys,

I am currently in the process of cycling a second tank now (i now have more cycling than i have running ) after a lot of tragedy.

The new one is running an internal filter (thanks to Age of Aquariums!), and i have a coupleof questions regarding this type of filter.

Firstly, does it have to stand upright, or con i have it running horizontally, as in on it's side?

Secondly, i would really appreciate any ideas/photos/etc of how people have hidden these filters in their tanks (if they have bothered). It's not exactly beautiful, so i guess if there's a good way to hide them i'm interested.

Thanks as always,

Grace

[novafishy]

hi grace,

ive kept mine on the side before...and it doesnt seem to be affected in anyway...

but i guess if u had it upright, u'd get the most out of it.

maybe u could try hiding it behind a rock ? hehe

[graceless]

hey nova.

it's huge! like a double chamber guy! so it would have to be a big rock.

my main concern with "hiding" it is that it might impede the fuction and water flow?!?!?! maybe i'm totally wrong there.

thanks,

Grace

[novafishy]

ok having said that yours is a double chamber, i think it would be best upright, although i dont see how keeping it horizontal can affect the function and water flow.

maybe at 45 degrees?? hhah use a big rock!!

plants to hide it maybe?? i know!! WOOD!

[graceless]

hey, now that's an idea. behind a nice big piece of mangrove. keep the bristlenoses happy too!