DIY filter

[sxcsamman]

hey guys have just got my hands on a new tank it was a bargain but i would like to make a filter for it i have drawn up my ideas(WARNING THIS IS A VERY BASIC PICTURE AS IM NOT TO GOOD WITH drawing ) will this work
any suggestions or ideas are greattly appreceated

sam

 

[bLuShiZzLe]

i hoping this is my last post so that i cna look at the pic

 

[zennzzo]

If you are going to only use one inlet and one outlet ...I'd put the drain in the center of the tank and maybe split the returns to the outside...less dead area in the tank ...Use bulkheads and drain from the bottom of the tank if you can too...

 

[Dr Joe]

hey guys have just got my hands on a new tank it was a bargain but i would like to make a filter for it i have drawn up my ideas(WARNING THIS IS A VERY BASIC PICTURE AS IM NOT TO GOOD WITH drawing ) will this work
any suggestions or ideas are greattly appreceated

sam

What size tank?

Is tank drilled or are you planning on drilling it?

Yes it will work an example:
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Uthup_Sump_Filter.html

Overflow for no tank drilling, there are several thread on this here, explaining it and how to use it in detail:
http://www.3reef.com/forums/attachm...p-diy-overflow-overflowmydry.jpg?d=1108229259

If you want ot buy one:
http://www.aquacrylics.com/aquarium_filters.htm


A different type but same thing:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=409462#post409462

 

[Dr Joe]

If you are going to only use one inlet and one outlet ...I'd put the drain in the center of the tank and maybe split the returns to the outside...less dead area in the tank ...Use bulkheads and drain from the bottom of the tank if you can too...

You don't mean a hole in the bottom and drain directly from there do you?

 

[sxcsamman]

The tank is already drilled so i was planning on yousing those holes
i know one of the previsose owners had a filter using those holes
????

thaksnk

 

[Kuda]

id say if your going to go on the drill on the top like that why not just let it hang over so u dont even have to fool with drilling

 

[sxcsamman]

id say if your going to go on the drill on the top like that why not just let it hang over so u dont even have to fool with drilling

im sorry im a bit slow i dont understand wat u saying plz help LOL

 

[Demon_fish]

id say if your going to go on the drill on the top like that why not just let it hang over so u dont even have to fool with drilling

he isnt going to drill it is already drilled

 

[Kuda]

im sorry im a bit slow i dont understand wat u saying plz help LOL

good design first of all, i was just saying, were you drilled at each corner for the enter and return, why not just fix it to hang over , so you wont even have to drill