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I didn't think the weight of the water would have that much of an effect on the flow with such a small volume of water.
Thanks for the images, are those 2 inflow pipes both 13mm? If so, wouldn't the one on the right be better as there are more slits, my thoughts are the more slits there are equals more area for water to go in and resulting in less flow reduction? and with that line of thought, when the area of the slits is equal to the hollow area of the tube there would be little or no flow reduction.
Very interesting point on the outflow. I am planning on using an inline co2 diffuser (and also an inline heater, both of which i understand will reduce the flow) so that i can hide them in the cabinet, would you still recommend the one pointing straight over the down in this case?
This will be my first planted tank, so all advice is much appreciated.
If you choose the Eco 300 with 13 mm Lilys it´s the same as choosing the 3 250 with 17 mm Lilys.
Just about the same.
The 3 250 as more power pump than the Eco 300 but still the lilys for the 3 250 are 17 MM so they will have more water and more weight to the filter then it´s gonna be the same as a combination of Eco 300 with 13 m m Lilys.
If i were you i bought the Eco300 and the 13 mm Lily but from ADA and i wouldn´t give a second thought about it.
The problem with the lilys is in the INflow cause of the little slots that throttle the filter. ADA as a different flow.
Look here:
And also be aware of the Outflow. Some point down the water others point straight away.
I had it and try it bohth and i choose the one pointing straight. Cause with that one i can make aeration and also the water goes in the diffuser direction.
See diferences.
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I didn't think the weight of the water would have that much of an effect on the flow with such a small volume of water.
Thanks for the images, are those 2 inflow pipes both 13mm? If so, wouldn't the one on the right be better as there are more slits, my thoughts are the more slits there are equals more area for water to go in and resulting in less flow reduction? and with that line of thought, when the area of the slits is equal to the hollow area of the tube there would be little or no flow reduction.
Very interesting point on the outflow. I am planning on using an inline co2 diffuser (and also an inline heater, both of which i understand will reduce the flow) so that i can hide them in the cabinet, would you still recommend the one pointing straight over the down in this case?
This will be my first planted tank, so all advice is much appreciated.