DIY Monster Canister Filter!

[iwiied]

canister filter , imo is one of those things that it's better bought than dyi.

 

[yogurt_21]

umm ancient thread

 

[missman009]

Can a spray bar be added to a diy canister filter?

 

[maxxxx]

Lets keep this civil guys, its a GREAT thread full of ideas, trys, accomplishments and failures. We all learn from one another so lets not get this locked.

I learn too much from this thread to see it get locked

...can't we all just get along?

 

[VOYTEK]

this thread needs MORE PICTURES =]

I've been always thinking about building one but there is just so many things that could go bad :X


PEACE and GOOD LUCK !?

 

[qguy]

Its downhill once you get the top cover leaked proof, the rest is just regular plumbing

this thread needs MORE PICTURES =]

I've been always thinking about building one but there is just so many things that could go bad :X


PEACE and GOOD LUCK !?

 

[maxxxx]

Thats...ok if you build a small canister only because the container the canister sits in will be larger nd may take up more space.

Also, the canister will see the most positive pressures when the canister's pump is OFF. When the pump is ON, depending on the flow velocity you can lower the pressure in the canister.

I Just received a sheet of new foam for my filter. I'll post if I get the positive results I'm hoping for. Purchased online*: Nice product, lots of options, low shipping costs and fast turnaround time.

Thanks to Jgray152 for the sourcing.

I had previously modified the stock set-up by ditching the ribbed hoses and replacing them with high pressure 1 inch ID smooth hose. I also added a custom inflow and outflow to take advantage of my oddly drilled tank.

in my humble opinion; The FX5 is a monster- and with some minor modifications could filter just about anything.

Online Foam Retailer: http://www.swisstropicals.com/Poret Filter Foam.html

 

[maxxxx]

Wife tossed my new foam!!! She thought it was packing material

... slight delay, but I'll still post the results once I have it in and running

 

[JokerIndustries]

LOTS of good information in this thread!! THANK YOU ALL!

 

[TheRussian]

could i just say i tried ur idea and it worked on a smaller scale