my new DIY filteration for my 100g tank

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bunty82

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hi, guys i finally come up with this new idea. I am using two powerhead for the DIY filteration for my 100g tank.I got this 60litre Engine oil bucket from my friend. will turn it to a filter . with filteration material include
1st layer sponge.
2nd layer scrubber
3rs layer ceramic rings

I am using intervert power head means suction part upside and exit side wize .
but not sure with the powerhead speed.
can any one explain what should be the speed rating of the return powerhead and the one which pulls water into the filter.

filteration system.GIF
 
if you don't want an overflow, the only other alternative I can think of would be to use some sort of float valve to shut off the intake if the water level in the filter becomes to high, but I think the overflow is the better option.
 
if you want it to pump into the filter then it should gravity overflow into the tank. if you want it to pump into the tank it it should gravity overflow into the filter. getting 2 pumps to match up and not make a mess is virtually impossible and almost certain to cause issues and a mess.
 
You only need 1 pump, and in your case, a small sump may serve better. You could use the bucket for a bio-tower and then a cheap plastic container for the sump.

Overall cost, well under $100.
 
Tropical Dude;3062053; said:
You only need 1 pump, and in your case, a small sump may serve better. You could use the bucket for a bio-tower and then a cheap plastic container for the sump.

Overall cost, well under $100.
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can u give a rough picture idea what exactly u wanted to say .
 
and i forget to mention both the pumps are upside down i am using the powerheads.
when it will be upside down. it will on suck the desired water amount.This is what i thought rest is to the gurus. to decide
 
Just to mention....powerhead will not work for this setup. Powerheads are not designed to push water at any sort of head height. You would nee to look at regular submersible pumps. Also, you will have issues matching water flow. One will undoubtedly be pushing more than the other. I suggest using an overflow to replace the pump inside the tank.
 
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