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Stumpy filter?

hotweldfire

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Hi All,

Got a rather specific requirement. Because of space/aesthetic limitations I need a filter to run a 30cm cube that a) has to sit underneath the tank and b) has to sit on a shelf 27cm high with a bunch of books in front of it too (see below).

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I'm currently running an Eden 500 which, whilst a decent little pump, really struggles to produce significant flow when placed underneath the tank.

Any suggestions?
 
Thanks for the replies.

DavidW: do you mean using two sets of inlets/outlets? I'm afraid the tank is too small for that. Or do you mean using some kind of splitter to combine the flow of the two filters.

Vador: I think I would have the same problem with that filter I'm afraid. I believe they are a sort of HOB or hang on side rather, and only do 30 lph more than the Eden.
 
Tetratec produced a small external filter 400 model.
Someone did a review on it ...I cant find the review.
Height was about size of a wine bottle!
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hoggie
 
Can lower the shelf to accommodate larger filter?
Otherwise I think the Tetra EX 400 might suffice.
 
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