Dispersing The Outflow From My Filter

Hi,

I have my filter pump adjusted to its slowest setting, however still seems to create a fairly strong current from the outflow. I want to try and disperse the outflow, so I have been trying to find a good way of doing this. Is a spray bar a good way of dispersing the outflow more evenly or would put a filter sponge over the outflow work? (I don’t want to burn the pump motor out by making it overwork by adding sponges etc.)

What is the filter, and how big is the tank? And how much does it matter what it looks like?

Things you can do include - direct the outflow against the tank wall; fit the foot of a pair of tights or a layer of filter wool over the outflow; use an empty 2 litre pop bottle (I can explain that further if wanted)

Sorry, I was reeling of the list that came to my mind, and I didn't think to check on what you had written 

But you didn't mention the pop bottle method 

I usually do that - been using the old Thinkfish forum since 2006! Only this time I was in a bit of a rush as I wanted to get the washing hung out (finally a day without rain!!!!) and I only skimmed the thread.