Canister Filter Storage / Access

[KTrain]

When I was assembling my most recent fish tank I decided to use the Rena x3 for my filtration system. During the construction process I decided that the filter filled with water may be hard to work with and move around.

To combat this I put the canister filter on a sliding mechanism so I could slide it outside the tank and work on it without having to pick it up. The mechanism I bought was a heavy duty slide configuration for a kitchen trashcan (mine came with a trashcan).

It works GREAT and helps make the equipment easier to access. I don't have a picture readily available, but I can get some if it's requested.

 

[deeda]

Please do post some pics. Anything that makes it easier to remove the canister from the stand is great. Details are always appreciated.

 

[komodo182]

I put mine is a tote for the same reason, but your idea is much better
post some pics

 

[KTrain]

I'll try to get it on that soon. I'm planning for a vacation at the moment (countdown one week) so things have been hectic. Once I get a few photos that actually work I'll show some folks.

 

[SYCichlid]

Nice idea. Lets see those pics.

 

[KTrain]

As requested here are some images. Ignore the bad cable management as the wiring is temporary. Also, the hoses are slightly kinked because they're a bit short I plan on fixing that soon.

The actual drawer mechanism itself was purchased from Home Depot, link below.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202042196/h_d2/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&keyword=7-1%2F2-Gallon+Single+Sliding+Trash+Caddy&jspStoreDir=hdusΝ=P_PARENT_ID&navFlow=3&catalogId=10053&langId=-1&ddkey=Search

 

[KTrain]

The filter is a Rena X3

 

[komodo182]

Looks great!

 

[ScatMan]

that was pretty clever, i'll have to remember this.

 

[sashimimaster]

Where did you get the slider? I need to get one of those for my kitchen.