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Fluval Canister placement

Can I place filter on the stand right next to the tank or does it need to be below the tank level?

Can I place filter on the stand right next to the tank or does it need to be below the tank level?
Yes, since the unit is a gravity fed sealed unit, the filter must be positioned below the aquarium for it work efficiently. If it is even with the aquarium or above, it will not work as expected.

The top of the motor unit should be below the bottom of the aquarium. In most cases the stand is often a cabinet and the filter is placed under the aquarium in the cabinet. A long drop is not necessary, but the filter should always be placed under the aquarium bottom.

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