Can a fluval 404 be placed on its side?

[Vyache]

I just bought a fluval 404 canister filter on ebay. My fishtank stand has drawers instead of tall cabinet space. Can the canister be layed on its side and still operate properly? Anyone out there have one of these filters?

 

[luvfishies]

I wouldn't do that. I can't see how laying my 404 would allow it to work properly.

Is there any way to cut a bit out of the back of the drawers to "fit" the 404 in there? That's the route I would go.

 

[Vyache]

I guess drawers was the wrong word for it. They are more like shelves. My 135 gallon tank is supported by three layers of bee hive boxes with plywood on top of them. The boxes are on the floor with a sheet of plywood on top, then another set of boxes with plywood, etc. I could probably have set it up with one of the sheets of plywood cut in the middle but the tank is set up and full now. I don't want to try cutting the plywood in place for obvious reasons. It looks a bit homely now but it was basically free. My dad was a bee keeper and the boxes are very stable. My wife is working on a curtain to go around it. At least she said she would, its been a while though. I better remind her.

 

[weasle]

if shes gonna make a skirt just put the filer on the one end and wrap the skirt around it. im sure you would hardly notice it and it would make for easy access.. btw i have a 304 and if im not mistaken in the instructions it says to keep it upright...

 

[Dunken]

u cant because the media set on the tray..think where the media would go when tip over... tried it already doesnt work

water simply flow through over top the media

good filter!! how much u pay on ebay

i payed 200 canadain

 

[Vyache]

I payed $110 USD for the 404 and shipping and a couple days latter I won a 304 on aquabid for $65 USD including shipping. I've received the 404 and it looks great, I just have to find some time to set it up. I had to send a money order for the 304 so I'm still waiting on that.