How long are fluval spraybars?

[Ajm200]

I have not been able to look at the fluval spraybars at the LFS as they are special order items so have a couple of questions that google can't seem to answer.

How big are they?
Can I fit two sets into a 5' tank?
Can the outlet hose be fitted to either end or is it's postion fixed?

This is why I ask

The condensation cover on my 5' tank has the rear corners cut away for filter hosing I will have two hoses in each rear corner the input from one filter and the output from the other (to maintain circulation if a filter goes down)
I have been looking at spraybars to ensure water circulation along the length of the tank. I'd mount the bars on the rear wall spraying onto the front wall but I don't know if this is practical as I can't find anywhere locally with these things in stock.

 

[Colinlp]

Re: Question re fluval spraybars

I have a pair in my tank, I'll have a measure tonight if you need the exact sizes but 2 pair would span a 5ft no worries, they are approximately 16" - 18" long each. They are open both ends and supplied with a plastic end plug to seal them, 16mm Eheim hose fits perfect. Before I had those I had a single run made from 21mm overflow pipe with 16mm eheim hose pushed in one end and a hose barb pushed into that. It wasn't visible in my tank so that may not be an option but worth mentioning just in case.

 

[Ajm200]

Hi Colin

Thanks for the info. I'd love to know the lengths if you don't so I know how much space I'd have to play with.

Did think about a DIY spraybar but with two little helpers and a hubby who hates DIY it would never happen.
Just trying to setup the standard 'quick fit' inlet and outlet pipes with my helpers took ages and was hilarious.

 

[Colinlp]

Just measured them, they are 16" each

 

[Ajm200]

Thanks so much !!!!