Connecting Canister filters to built in overflow

[b_james]

Originally Posted by lastlight

If even one strainer plugs, the connected filter will still empty it's contents into the tank I'm guessing. You need to make sure the overflow can handle that extra volume. It's an internal overflow though so I guess it would simply overflow into the display.

I dont think that would be a problem, remember that the water the filter takes will be returned into the tank and delivered back to the overflow. Also the overflow will always get the water it needs, just the flow rate may increase.