This is a project I've recently started. I wanted to build a canister that could handle lots of bio filtration and is capable of extreme water polishing. This is more of a closed loop system than a canister.
Parts
Pump (Quiet One 2200) $30 bucks at petsmart, they were going out of business
Bio Chamber, filled with bio rings, got tons of the good kind for 50% off at Petsmart during a store closing sale (The module is upside down in the pic)
Water Filter, with changeable filters. Currently has a 5 micron cartridge but I will go for a larger particle size filter when I replace it.
This micron filter has a bypass and will not be in use continuously
I have yet to purchase, but will get the sediment filter to put on the intake side in order to protect the pump and keep large debris out of the bio filter. The biofilter will come apart but it's not designed to be broken down often. The maintenance part will be purging the sediment filter and keeping fresh micron filters on the outlet side filter.
Schematic:
I will likely add one more micron filter chamber to the outlet side and use a more clog resistent mechanical media for continuous use, but I will decide that later.
Parts
Pump (Quiet One 2200) $30 bucks at petsmart, they were going out of business
Bio Chamber, filled with bio rings, got tons of the good kind for 50% off at Petsmart during a store closing sale (The module is upside down in the pic)
Water Filter, with changeable filters. Currently has a 5 micron cartridge but I will go for a larger particle size filter when I replace it.
This micron filter has a bypass and will not be in use continuously
I have yet to purchase, but will get the sediment filter to put on the intake side in order to protect the pump and keep large debris out of the bio filter. The biofilter will come apart but it's not designed to be broken down often. The maintenance part will be purging the sediment filter and keeping fresh micron filters on the outlet side filter.
Schematic:
I will likely add one more micron filter chamber to the outlet side and use a more clog resistent mechanical media for continuous use, but I will decide that later.
