Need to block the flow of water asap!

I have a Penguin Biowheel 100 filter. Great little filter but the current is much to powerful I believe for when I receive my new axie.

I heard people say to aim the water output to the glass instead but my filter doesnt allow you to do that. It has no adjustable water flow as well.

Others have said to use filter wool or something to block the water but im not quite sure how to do that..



Here's the filter that I am using.

http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/PetsUnited/T710516_56376

Try putting some gauze, or tights (pantyhose) over the outlet? Never tried this myself, but I've seen it suggested, try fixing it with a length of fishing line (tightly tied as you don't want your axie to get it)

Hope this helps!

something like this might help...
http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-be...low-issues-so-no-more-stressing-axolotls.html

Derek said:

something like this might help...
http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-be...low-issues-so-no-more-stressing-axolotls.html

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Thanks Derek! That seems a bit much though. I will be trying this when I can get my hands on a soda bottle.

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Make your own spray bar with a piece of tubing that can attatch to your filter outlet and stick it across the front/back of your tank. I had the same water issue, and I solved it with my DIY spray bar. Drill small holes along the tubing and plug the end of it as well. Works like a charm.

tianh said:

Thanks Derek! That seems a bit much though. I will be trying this when I can get my hands on a soda bottle.

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Cool!!! That looks like it'll do the trick!!! Funny how most things for aquariums you can make yourself.....I made my own siphon with a dishwasher hose,16 oz coke bottle and put a valve on the bottom to control the water flow...

sek said:

Make your own spray bar with a piece of tubing that can attatch to your filter outlet and stick it across the front/back of your tank. I had the same water issue, and I solved it with my DIY spray bar. Drill small holes along the tubing and plug the end of it as well. Works like a charm.

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Can you post some pictures?

I've adapted a spray-bar (essentially a black pipe with regular holes) to disguise it and to diffuse the out-flow a bit.

I took the spray-bar out and fastened it with a clamp.
I took some plastic plants that came free with a second-hand tank and chopped them (!) up a bit with scissors.
I smeared a line of black silicone (aquatic friendly) along the lenght of the (dry) spray-bar, then let it sit in some plastic leaf-bits for a while.
After shaking off the excess and leaving it a week to air-dry, its been great to use in my tank.
With a bit of floating Elodea, etc, you'd not notice it at all.

Hope this helps :happy:

Ken, that sounds really cool. I had to have mine in the front because my tubing bent the wrong way!

And yes I will post some pictures as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Hey try some of the exo terra silk plants with the little suction cup to stick to the glass, I use them to diffuse the flow but it also hides the filter entierly which is nice!

ted22 said:

Hey try some of the exo terra silk plants with the little suction cup to stick to the glass, I use them to diffuse the flow but it also hides the filter entierly which is nice!

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That actually sounds like a great idea!!

Would you happen to have a link of the one you are using?

exo terra silk plant - Google Product Search

They come in a variety of sizes and plant types so depends how big your tank is the large ones are about 2ft long maybe bigger the small ones are about 30cm long, theres loadsa different types I personally have 4 large ruscus ones but only use a small ruscus one infront of the filter, I have them all along the back and sides to create a canopy/second floor to my tank, they are ideal for diffusing water flow and hiding ugly filters tho! (also provides good shade from light and my axie loves climbing through it all!)

(edit Ooops realised your from the U.S those google shopping results are from the u.k but just type in Exo terra silk plant and you should get all the same results but prices in $! They are made by Hagen and all safe for aquariums incase your wondering! Also the small ones by themself in a large tank look abit silly unless you have a load bunched up together so might just wanna go for the medium or large ones (depending on size of your tank!)!

Take it easy!