Bender Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I found this DIY Canister Filter tutorial and thought it might be a good idea. Has anyone made their own canister filter? I would like one to filter a 2ft long, 'tall' tank, is there a way to work out the optimum filter and pump size? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter16 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) Im about to build a small one for a nano tank, Im not sure if they could handle a 2 footer, depends whats in it. determine the amount of water you want turned over per hour then buy a pump accordingly. how many gallons/lites is your tank? Forgot to mention, It would be better to get a rectangular one, similar to this. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NG...L500_AA280_.jpg Good luck, Edited May 8, 2009 by Peter16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghengis Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) I really like this one: http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumap...ilter-step.html Possibly a lot more advanced than what you had originally planned, but easily the best DIY filter I think I have seen to date. It looks simple enough to put together and shouldn't cost the earth to achieve, either... I should point something out with this filter, that might go unnoticed... If you look at the part where the builder is adding all his media to the filter, the first pic (in the grid of four) shows straight down into the filter body. Note he has cut a "sleeve" of pvc to sit on the bottom (with provision for the water inlet fitting). This would be to keep the first media basket of the floor and allow water flow. This dude has thought of everything! Edited May 8, 2009 by Ghengis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter16 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 The biggest problem im trying to over come is getting the power cord out of the container, some people cut it so there is only a small hole then wire it back together, Im not a big fan of that approch, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Wow! Thanks for the link, that's a great DIY! Peter, I found a snap lock Spaghetti jar, it comes in rectangle or round, just wondering what the reasoning is behind which shape to choose. I think the rectangle one would be easier to drill, but like the look of the round. In my case all my power outlets are a pain to get too, so I like the idea of cutting the cord and using a switch to rejoin it. I would either use a small rubber gasket at the wire entry points (if I can find one, how I miss my dads shed!) or run some silicon around the join to ensure no water could run down the cord into the contacts. The silicon is probably the easiest and you can just run a craft knife around it if you ever need to open it. Edited May 11, 2009 by Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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