home made filters

jscoggs27 · Post by **jscoggs27** » 31 Dec 2002, 18:35

Has anyone made their own filter system, I am lthinking about making a sump filter. Any ideas problems, experiences.

mokmu · Post by **mokmu** » 01 Jan 2003, 02:33

Try this link:
http://www.predatoryfish.net/cgi-bin/ik ... =1;t=25583

coelacanth · Post by **coelacanth** » 01 Jan 2003, 11:10

Sump filters are a great way to filter a tank. Assuming you have, or are planning to get, a drilled tank to take the overflow, just make sure that the sump is large enough and has enough 'freeboard' to take the drawdown volume when the pump is switched off.
It is a good excuse to get an aquarium custom-built to fit a space, rather than having to accept off-the-shelf dimensions.
There's no need to use huge pumps to return the water, I use a single Maxi-jet for anything up to 70 gallons and find this generates plenty enough flow under normal circumstances. The more water flowing through the system, the noisier it will be from the overflow. If you find you need more flow within the aquarium, just add subsidiary pumps with shielded intakes.
Pete.

kgroenhoej · Post by **kgroenhoej** » 02 Jan 2003, 12:43

Overflow with sumpfilter is great and it don't have to be noisy; see:
http://www.rl180reef.com/pages/standpip ... _frame.htm

If you want to use a big pump in your sump then you have to remember to drill a big hole or multiple holes to handle the extra water.

-Klaus

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 02 Jan 2003, 15:40

Hi!
I read an article about making some filters with water bottle and airstone in CIL but no other more evoluated type of filter!
Cheers
Yann

home made filters

home made filters

Home made filters