Very good external filter can cause problems which place

So far I ran a aquarium internal filter Tetra, this took place way in the aquarium and the cleaning was also quite damp thing.
Well I bought the Tetra Aquarium external filter and was a little surprised after delivery if the size of the device. The cardboard box is already 40cm x 31cm x 23cm in size and so I knew that would be closely linked to the installation site.

The installation of the filter was easy, freeing some filter media from the plastic bag, fasten connecting valves, hoses plan, intake and exhaust pipes together and fasten hoses and ready.

The commissioning was already somewhat more complicated, starting with the installation site. When assembled, the filter is in fact 43cm high and measures 21cm x ~ 23cm else on the tube side. Since the hoses only 1.5m long and the power cord are only 1.65 m long, you can filter not post very far away from the Aquarium. Unfortunately I have a vanity unit with a continuous shelf and because the filter did not fit into it. Now he is in the adjacent showcase, laterally drilled a 30mm hole as hose guide, and thus the length of hose was still ok.
The next problem was the mounting of the discharge pipe. This is to be attached to the rear wall of the aquarium over the water surface. The two go not with me, I have a relief back wall in the aquarium, and thus is not a smooth surface for attaching the suction cups are available. Now I have attached the brackets on the bottom of the aquarium lid, also goes, but now the tube is below the water surface.
Well are worse, is now only a little more complicated when lifting the lid.

Otherwise, I have to say, the filter is absolutely silent and inaudible behind the closet door. The power consumption is 10.5 watts, as much my much smaller internal filter has also consumed at the same flow rate of about 800 liters per hour.
All connections are tight, the heat in the cabinet is barely noticeable and the most important criterion, the filter effect is stunning. Crystal clear water in one day, I had with my other filter in this regard but a few problems with the growth of algae. That will now belong to the past ...

Conclusion: This filter does what he should, filter water and very fine. At the same time he is quiet and consumes very little power for the size. The problem could be the size of the filter, it is quite high and may you have to buy new hoses to accommodate him.

In my case I was able to solve this problem, therefore, 5 stars and my recommendation ...