Been working on ideas for filtration for my 320, was going to go with a 55 gallon sump and an fx5 but I built my stand a little to short for comfort. My tank is against a wall to a spare room not in use so I decided to run the pipes through the wall into the spare room. This gives me the option to run a 55 gallon drum fluidized moving bed with K1. I would make something to support mechanical filtration before entering the K1. I was looking for a cheap sump I could plumb it into to keep about 100 goldfish, heaters and pump. I watched the video with the 375 fiberglass tub with the barrel in it and wanted to go along that route. I can't find any used fiberglass tanks around that size in my area so im looking for alternatives. I would like 100 gallon if the drum is not inside it. I will probably use this to filter my 125 as well, open to ideas and suggestions. will be running a drip system as well in both tanks
Looking to do a 55 gallon drum with a sump set up for my 320
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I was looking at Lowe's today they have a 46 gallon rubber maid heavy duty I was impressed with. Maybe I use that and plump into a 75 gallon tank I have and that can keep feeder fish and pump/heaters. Maybe some more media I can add some chambers
where did you guys find 3 for $60? I will be looking forward to his comments. Im ready to get started
I'm not to sure where he found them to be honest. He just looked on kijij and found them as far as I know
I suggest using r matala pads on the bottom. They're round and are made to fit perfectly inside 55 gallon drums. The 22 inch size is snug. They come in various levels of density.each 6 inches tall. They are Color coded. Works as great mechanical filtration and decent bio. I also suggest putting a knife valve on the bottom for easy maintenance and back flushing.
http://www.matalausa.com/subcat25.html.
I use these with 10 gallons of pond matrix in laundry bags on top. Pull the valve to back flush during water changes. Super simple maintenance. Let me know if you want photos
I use these with 10 gallons of pond matrix in laundry bags on top. Pull the valve to back flush during water changes. Super simple maintenance. Let me know if you want photos
Check Craigslist for drums. Food supply_ processing places are always selling them and throwing them away.
