how to build a canister filter for my 30g

[cichlidboy671]

can someone help me i whould really appriate it
like the steps and materials

 

[Wolf3101]

You'd be a lot better off buying a canister filter for a 30 gallon tank than trying to build one. It would be less than $50.00 for a canister that can handle a 30 gallon tank. The pump...media....hoses and parts would cost you twice that with no warrantee.

 

[cichlidboy671]

then what do u recommend brand name

 

[danny]

if you've got the cash go for a pro3,if moneys a bit tite go for fx5

 

[DasArab]

if you've got the cash go for a pro3,if moneys a bit tite go for fx5

Sorry to laugh but its a 30g tank Me thinks he'd have a bit of a whirl pool in a 30g with an FX5................

Eheim 2215 or 2234, fluval 402/502 would be about right.

 

[navygirl76]

i agree with dasarab.. a fx5 would blow those poor fish against the opposite wall! haha.. look for a canister that is rated for a 30 gal tank.. like 30-50 gals.. would be great. i use fluvals so i cant help much when it comes to other canister brands..

 

[navygirl76]

i would use a fluval 405-- but thats just because i have one and i like it..

 

[Wolf3101]

Actully a 304/305 would be best on a 30 gallon. An XP2 possibly although I'm not a Rena fan...2215 eheim...something along those lines.