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Old 20-10-2014, 07:43 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by zonkkie View Post
In the case of a OHF.. where will the pump be placed? Was thinking usually at the ground level or slightly elevated so will still suck in a lot of sand?
I am using Eheim compact plus series and Mr. Aqua OHF combo.

This model allows you to fix the pump at high level.


Photo source : http://aquariumonderdelen.nl/compact_plus_2000

All you need is attach a standard elbow to the outlet of the pump to direct the water to the filter box and attach a straight pipe toward the gravel at the inlet of the pump.
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