Could I make my own HOB filter? I was thinking I could use two intake U tubes at a size to get me the right GPH, probably 500-60gph, then built my own overflow box out of acrylic. I could then add whatever media I wanted. Would this be cheap or too expensive in the long run?
Make my own HOB filter?
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If you're doing it purely to save money, the AquaClear 500 runs between $90 - $120 and comes with money and is rated at 500gph.
I'm not an expert on pumps, but I would guess a quality one, plus the acrylic, acrylic bonding agent, pipes & fittings, then filter media, you're probably going to be getting close to $90.
I'm not an expert on pumps, but I would guess a quality one, plus the acrylic, acrylic bonding agent, pipes & fittings, then filter media, you're probably going to be getting close to $90.
oaksw12;4864175; said:Err, comes with media, not money.
I was going to run out and buy all the AC 500s I could find! lol
OP, DIY is always fun and educational...but, from a purely cost point, you can buy used HOBs anywhere from $15-$50. Even new one's are fairly inexpensive. But...if you're doing it from the "why not?" point of view, go for it
Get AC 110
There is not really point of building one , as HOBs these days are in good price range
There is not really point of building one , as HOBs these days are in good price range
I have seen them at Amazon for less than $70. Petsmart will lower the price to the low $70s when they are on sale. You can buy them used even here on MFK for half that price. The best part is, I have two and I haven't had to buy media for a long time. They may be pricey at first, but their reputation is unsurpassed and the long term expense is minimal.
Great filter all the way around
Great filter all the way around
just go to petsmart and buy the best HOB available, its called aquaclear 110, the media pocket is huge for HOB and u can pretty much customize any media u want to fill it with, none of those cartridge style that need to be replace every hour LOL
if u talking about sump-pum i agree DIY will be alot cheaper
if u talking about sump-pum i agree DIY will be alot cheaper