DIY help!!!

[Cichlidlove4all]

now that i got your attention, i was wondering if i could use a normal siphon tube instead of that normal overflow tube?

and a second question, could i use a styrofoam box to act as the sump? would there be any harmful effects from that?

your help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[sushiray]

now that i got your attention, i was wondering if i could use a normal siphon tube instead of that normal overflow tube?
o I think so, why not. did you try already, did it work? as long as the end fittings fit snugly & the u-bend doesn't crink so much to slow the flow.

and a second question, could i use a styrofoam box to act as the sump? would there be any harmful effects from that?
o I say no, it may deteriorate over time due to the moisture & other water ingredients, styrofoam is a soft petroleum by-product, wouldn't chance it. better with a rubbermaid type container.

your help is greatly appreciated!!

let us know how you make out.

 

[Pharaoh]

now that i got your attention, i was wondering if i could use a normal siphon tube instead of that normal overflow tube?

and a second question, could i use a styrofoam box to act as the sump? would there be any harmful effects from that?

your help is greatly appreciated!!

What kind of overflow are you using? That would determine what kind of tube you can use.

I wouldn't do it. Rubbermaid totes are cheap. Get one of those.

 

[Lil_Stinker]

Styrofoam gets brittle & falls apart after prolonged exposure to fish waste.

I agree w/ Pharaoh on the tote

 

[Cichlidlove4all]

thank you all for your suggestions and help i will use a rubber maid tote,thanks again,expect an update soon (if intrested)

 

[Cichlidlove4all]

btw, for a trickle filter, i understand you need a bio media of some sort, i was also wondering, could i use gravel?

 

[Tom HS]

Yes you could use gravel but you can expect to get a much reduced rate of biological filtration in comparison to using a bio media, which has a massively increased surface area for them friendly bacteria.

 

[kylem]

for your biological filtration id use bio balls or noodles as they give a much greater surface area then gravel.

 

[Pharaoh]

I agree, there are other cheap alternative to biological filtration that would work much better than gravel. Try pot scrubbers.

 

[Cichlidlove4all]

ok, im hearing lots of good things about these pot scrubbers