well I wanted to start with something different like basil and lavender to make my room smell nice. I already have potho's and ivy in my large tank and would like to switch it up . The plan is to drill a intake hole and a outtake hole and use pvc piping . Run the pump through the two containers . So its continually cycling . The whole goal is to save power. The light in all reality should heat the water somewhat so that would eliminate the heater and keep the water clean . so that would eventually eliminate the filter .
