Coralife BC 29 Water deflector

[toned]

I ordered and today received an intank media basket...I had one for an 8 gal before, and the product is fantastic, and I have nothing but great things to say about it

 

I just have one question regarding the water deflector that it came with

 

They are black and one piece, as per this picture:

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/media/Water%20director%20explained.jpg

 

I find that it's directing all the water to one spot on the floss and wondering why it's no longer designed as the clear ones were with a bunch of holes? Is there any particular reason for this?

 

Can I simply make a few holes with the drill or is there a reason that should be avoided?

 

I am guessing there's a reason for the change, I just don't see it

 

Thanks!

 

[inTank]

We upgraded the water directors about a year ago. The clear ones were getting too much whining about all of the water not being directed into the basket. That "all of the water" was a really small percentage in reality. They also broke a lot in shipping. We also needed to upgraded the fitment for other equipment and this was the best answer.

 

• Captures more water
• Less shipping damage
• Allows for more equipment options, ie protein skimmers

Once the water hits the floss it is pushed all over the place, most all-in-ones have a water direction channel piece stock like this.

 

If you want go ahead and drill holes in it.