evilknieval69 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 http://www.petfrd.com/forum/articles.ph ... =87&page=1 cool idea Im keen to try make one of those. I have a very small powerhead here, does about 150LPH or so, and would be perfect for a 'nano' tank.... Ive been contemplating making a 6" cube for a while now, just need some glass... Im gunna try make one of these filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 I made a old pool filter into a canister not long ago. 5000lph super filtration ftw That idea is nice and simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Oh and make sure the pump is on the output so it sucks rather than pushes the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 How would wou get the power cable through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 How would wou get the power cable through? Who me? Thing known as a gland, via the lid. Get them from the electrical wholesalers. Ill chuck some pics up on fishkeepers when i my host gets his shit sorted :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 I was assuming that the pump was in the tank, now i see its in the canister. I may have a go at one soon for my 220L IMO id put the pump inside the tank and use it to suck. I may got get some Hansen fittings rather than use hot glue to hold the pipes as i dont want 220L on the carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 As long as the powerhead is properly sealed you could just have it sitting on top of the cannister with a hose running to the tank and another out to the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 IMO id put the pump inside the tank and use it to suck yea i was thinking that too im going to try it for a 25L tank this week the inlet will be down the bottom and once the water builds up in the container it has to push it up the water up the top pipe and back into the tank...Is that right?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 yea i was thinking that too im going to try it for a 25L tank this week the inlet will be down the bottom and once the water builds up in the container it has to push it up the water up the top pipe and back into the tank...Is that right?????? Siphon it, like you would prime any canister. Make sure all the lines are filled with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Ive been mucking round this avo trying to find some bits and pieces to make one, but couldnt find anything suitable to use as the canister, so took a trip to the warehouse and found a perfect container for $5 This is the pump im gunna use, says it does 150-300 lph (you can turn the nozzle too adjust it) And heres a mock layout of sorta what im gunna do I will keep updating with pics (im a pic maniac ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 So is pump going inside the canister? Where did you get the pipe on the right from? I think im going to have a go in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Yea im gunna put the pump inside it connected to the lid, and have some mesh between the media and pump to keep anything from getting sucked in. That black pipe i bought ages ago from mitre 10 mega... got 30 metres of it for like $15. I found this one aswell, which looks much better than the first one, very similiar design though http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/do-your ... ilter.html Im gunna do mine similiar to that, by having the pump in the lid like that, and im also gunna cut the power cord, thread it through a small hole (with some silicon to make sure) then wire it back onto the plug... Easier then trying to make it come out the side or something. This is going to be a project that im gunna do right, as i have 2 weeks of holidays to get it right :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Ok so its like garden sprinkler hose black plastic stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 it looks like irragation pipe any hardware store sells it and you can get all the connections for it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebag Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 rogan those irrigation fittings leak after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 The right angle ones? I have some hose clamps that i was gunna put on them, but i also have plan b if they dont work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I just drilled a couple holes in the lid of mine and connected the pump (still need to wire the plug in though) and then made the connection at the bottom for the water to go in. I just need to silicon all the joins now to make sure, then get some mesh (i think i have some somewhere) and put it at the bottom above the 'spraybar' type thing i have in it to keep the media up. Also gotta get some hose to go from the canister to the tank.... that black stuff doesnt realy bend so it isnt the best to use for it.... No pics cos i dont have the camera today EDIT: used the web cam top Looking into the canister whole thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 whered you get that plastic container from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 :oops: just saw it on the firstpage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 That T in the bottom, I'd suggest drilling a bunch of holes in it to spread the water flow around more. Probably not necessary, but it would help a bit. Oh, and plug the ends of the T to force the water through the holes. Otherwise nothing will end up going out them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Just finished glueing it up... no pics this time... it looks no different, other than some messy siliconing here and there. I didnt end up plugging the T and adding holes. couldnt be stuffed and it wouldnt have made much of a different anywho. the way it is now, the water will get pushed to each side and run around the side of the container, making its way up, so im hoping its gunna end up having a twirling effect in the canister. I though of a genius plan to see the flow through it too; set it up running through a bowl or similiar, then add pottasium permanganate (or something else that will colour the water fairly fast) to the bowl, and watch it get sucked into the inlet and see what happens... even if it's crap it will still look cool If the weather is no good tomorrow, then ill get some mesh, and media, and get it up and running for the first trial run..... if the weathers good, then no progress will be made :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 What you going to use as filter media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 not 100% sure yet, but i will steel some noodles out of my canister filter when i take it apart next (tomorrow or the next day most probably), and will put some filter wool in, and maybe some course sponge or something.... No progress today, was working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananalobster Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Any progress on the DIY filter? Im making one myself so would love to see how good the finished product works or any problems you came across. Went out and bought the exact same container, just taller model lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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