DIY filters

[mekoner]

does anyone have any good DIY filter ideas . my canister filter is about to die and i want to save some money

 

[Euge]

how big is the tank? A Wet Dry filter would be good or a simple overhead can be made using a power head, a bucket, a drill, some plumbing parts and of course filter media.

 

[Ali]

Another idea is to build a FBF (Fluidized Bed Filter). A very easy filter to make and also a very effective filter if used correctly.

http://www.duboisi.com/DB_articles/viewtopic.php?t=25

 

[mekoner]

i have a 180 gallon im hoping to get some decent out put to keep up good water flow.

 

[Euge]

I would seriously recommend using a wet/dry. A lot of people are put off by them because they look hard to setup and confusing. But they're super easy and efficent. I have a wet/dry setup on my gachua tank. Before i did nitrates were about 50 between water changes. Now they're >20. MFK has lots of info on how to make one and they pretty cheap to make.