aotealotl Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I came across this website http://axolotl.12see.de/biofilterung_hmf_51964881.html thru the german Axolotl forum and I would like to try this filter out in one of my Axolotl tanks. (some more info http://axolotl.12see.de/kombi-hmf_97062618.html ) where do I get this type of filter material here in NZ in a bigger size than just for bucket filters ? is it available or do I have to import it from Europe ? where do I get this air-lift from ? (that is the google translation for 'Luftheber' not sure if it is really called air-lift) where do you guys buy your tubes and hoses for all the different filters (buying it in a petshop means I have to win lotto first) and while looking thru the www I found this nice DIY bucket filter (you may already know this link - I post it anyway) http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/diy-aquarium-projects/62265-diy-pvc-pipe-canister-filter-step.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 wow that's a pretty cool idea for a filter, I would think shops like para-rubber would sell that type of foam material. I would try trademe first for the pipe fittings etc. then maybe some local plumbing suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Those filters look real cool . Here is another idea instead of buying an expensive canister aquarium filter that has been mentioned many times before. What about using these http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/ou ... 722500.htm . They are pretty common on trade me I bought one for $5 brand new, has good flow rate and if motor doesn't work just replace inside or use one to pump water into canister from your tank. I suppose making filters is fun though. I make all my big ones just buy the pump, then make the rest out of hoses, fittings and containers i buy or have lying about the place. Many hose fittings can be used from garden irrigation systems you get at mitre 10 etc, including taps, multi sockets, t juctions, elbows etc. They work just as well and are way cheaper, some can look really good too, other look pretty shabby but i just hide them under my tanks or behind them. After a while you may want to up grade your system and then you can just pull it apart and reuse the pieces again. You usually cant do this with shop bought filters. After a while you will build up a huge collection of filter parts for quite cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepsnana Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Many pool filters that are second hand are LOADED with chlorine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 True good point I should of thought of that , only buy new ones then they are still pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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