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    I have a fluval 404 (it's crap) and it has the intake and return built together, kinda like a hob, the return can be aimed 360ยบ. I've been trying diffrent thing and I was wondering which way I should point the return to get the most firtration? Should I have it pointed toward the front of the tank like a hob or running down the side?

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  • #2
    i say put the intake at one side of the tank and have the return angled out towards the other side about 45 degrees or so
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    • #3
      and i agree, fluval 404 is crap hahha
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      • #4
        put a few dead leaves in the tank so you can watch the water circulation.
        If you have a "dead spot" where the leaves pile up, adjust your outlet to eliminate it.
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        • #5
          When I had the option I would put the intake in one corner and the return on the far side of the tank kind of pointed toward the front of the tank. It helps create a circular flow around the entire tank
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          • #6
            yeah, I agree with Darbex. If you have one filter that is the best way to get good water movement in your tank.
            I ate my fish that died.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Darbex View Post
              When I had the option I would put the intake in one corner and the return on the far side of the tank kind of pointed toward the front of the tank. It helps create a circular flow around the entire tank
              yes, but he said they are connected
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              • #8
                Oh didnt see that never had a Fluval so sorry. I would trade it in for a wet/dry or Eheim. Seriously make it like the RR tanks and put the intake/return in a corner and point the return toward the other side of the tank with it kind of pointed toward the front glass. I currently do this on my 330 and it works great in circulating the water
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                • #9
                  put that fluval in the trash and get an eheim.
                  I ate my fish that died.

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                  • #10
                    Take a look at this master piece as a demonstration
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by myjohnson View Post
                      put that fluval in the trash and get an eheim.
                      Great minds think alike
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by myjohnson View Post
                        put that fluval in the trash and get an eheim.
                        I wish I could but the $$$$$ is kinda tight. I bought the fluval for $25, that is the only reason I have it instead of a 2217:?

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                        • #13
                          I feel you on money being tight!
                          I ate my fish that died.

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                          • #14
                            IMO just try the set-up I mentioned and it should work.
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                            • #15
                              Thanks for that high qaulity demo Darbex. :icon_jook:
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