Idea for a pressurized canister filter?

[dave1992]

this is my idea for a pressurized canister filter, the pump would pump the water under pressure into the tube with a venturi if i could possibly make one. The water then passes through the bio balls or other media with high flow rate, i thought that putting the water at a slightly higher flow rate that it is coming from the aqaurium would increase the effectivness of the filter, any ideas on this? the water then passes out of the filter chamber and return through a bigger diameter pipe back into the aquarium with a venturi to increase the aeration on the return. This filter would be mounted on the back of the aquarium. Any ideas about this kind of filter, how i should improve it?

 

[BadOleRoss]

I like the idea but it seems like a lot of work to go through for what is essentially a wet/dry filter. But, I'd still like to see you build it!

 

[dave1992]

thanks, im just curious really to see the results of how effective the bacteria would be, id be happy to pay for a comercially made filter but wanted to try this

 

[john73738]

Don't see why it would not work.

Here is one that you may have seen already.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208356

DIY is the best, make it yourself and if it does not work then buy one.

BTW I would use scrubbies rather than bio balls. Cheaper.

 

[dave1992]

I shall have to give it a go, but im thinking a first stage mechanical pre filter, :/ its gota be quick to remove and clean or make the bio filter 2 stage with mechanical media first then biological after, any ideas. This filter would be for a rainbow snakehead would i need any mechanical fitration really and wouldnt particularly enjoy spending a long amount of time with my hands in the tank