filtering large tank

[JAK]

I'm working on getting a larger tank 600g for my basement.i had a idea about a home made filter.how effective are bio wheels?could you build a maze of say gutter material under the stand or something with a large bio wheel attached every foot or so inside so when water flows in it the wheels spin.and collects in holding tank and pumped back to tank? how effective could it be......any ideas? it could be built to house many wheels.any method to my madness?

 

[dr_sudz]

I would think this could work but I think you would still want some sort of mechanical filtration pre bio wheel maze. you would want some sort of sponge or filter floss to go through first. Everything is worth a try.

 

[JAK]

I would think this could work but I think you would still want some sort of mechanical filtration pre bio wheel maze. you would want some sort of sponge or filter floss to go through first. Everything is worth a try.

yea I'm thinking pre filter the intake with some floss or something..

 

[shookONES]

yea I'm thinking pre filter the intake with some floss or something..

Save yourself the time and effort and build a nice sized wet/dry.

 

[xxblwn408]

Save yourself the time and effort and build a nice sized wet/dry.

nuff said. It would cost about the same and handle all your needs.

 

[Dr Joe]