Splitting into two outflows?

[NeilW]

Possibly a moment of inspiration (or stupidity) but would it be possible to split the output from my filter to eliminate the dead spot in my tank? I would still be using the one inflow of course and the outlets would both be pointing in the same direction so wouldn't be fighting each other.

Any thoughts? :?

 

[Tom]

I was wondering about this too. I can't see why there would be a problem. There must be a 'Y' connector somewhere for your size pipes

 

[Garuf]

It's easy enough but you seem to lose a lot of pressure so the flow rates the same but the velocity is greatly decreased, it will also be greater in terms of flow from the side with least resistance.

 

[Coiln3107]

Hi following on from Garuf, here is a link too a suitable Y piece,http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/MSE-Performance but as Garuf picks up on you are introducing a slight resistance to something that must already be struggling if you have dead spots, and splitting it in to 2x50%. Sounds like you need another filter or a Koralia or circ pump of some sort. Have fun anyway kind regards Colin.

 

[Garuf]

It's more his scape I think. Struggling to find the sweet spot still, Neil?

 

[NeilW]

Thanks very much for the suggestions, much appreciated.

I thought I was onto a winner this time recently by just changing the outflow, but the last couple of days has unleashed the dreaded black beard algae so I think I'm doing something very wrong with the whole setup. I think this has given me a reason to start thinking about finally 'scaping my Mini S, transferring the livestock and then taking a proper look from the ground up of this original tank as it really doesn't want to play ball.