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Old 12-02-2008, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by sphelps View Post
I have mine setup so the locline nozzles are just piercing the water surface, gives a cleaner look and you don't need to drill holes. I've always seen problems with siphon holes, they require constant cleaning to keep them from clogging and they can sometimes create a little rippling noise. It's kind of like relying on a check valve, best to avoid them all together.
Yes this is how I ended up setting it up. Seems the best.

No back siphon, nice surface agitation and creates an insane amount of shimmer now from the halides. Plus as you said, You don't notice it at all.
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