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So here's the deal. I built a canister filter (we will see if/how well it works in the next couple days)Had I done a little more reading, and a little more number crunching, I would have just bought one. Would have cost the same price, or maybe just a LITTLE more expensive. But not much. nonetheless, I suppose there can be upsides to building your own as well.
I wanted to be able to see all my filtering media at a glance. I do.
I wanted to be able to use the siphon for water changes. I can.
I want to some day add co2 to the mix, which will be no problem.
I want to be able to add activated carbon to the mix in case I need to get rid of medications in the future.
I wanted to test my engineering skills. I did... I get the grade tomorrow when I fill her up!
I wanted something DIY, just so I can point to it and say "yep, my design... built it myself too"
And it was a fun, easy project. I'm also probably going to add a heater inside it, to work as an in-line heater.
And now, done with the ramblings, ON with the questioning!!!
Does anyone care?
hehe... let me rephrase
Would anyone like pics, or a tutorial on how to build a canister filter? (assuming this one works correctly once it's installed) I mean, they are pretty straight forward, but there are a few tricks that one might want to know, and really, any feedback from folks with more experience than me (almost everyone here) would be appreciated.
And maybe this will end up as how NOT to build a canister filter. Let's see if my pipe joints don't explode, valves don't leak, and seals don't turn into spray bars.
Well, that's my spiel/question. Any further comments or questions can be directed at me, or my fish who's lives will be put in jeopardy tomorrow evening.
I wanted to be able to see all my filtering media at a glance. I do.
I wanted to be able to use the siphon for water changes. I can.
I want to some day add co2 to the mix, which will be no problem.
I want to be able to add activated carbon to the mix in case I need to get rid of medications in the future.
I wanted to test my engineering skills. I did... I get the grade tomorrow when I fill her up!
I wanted something DIY, just so I can point to it and say "yep, my design... built it myself too"
And it was a fun, easy project. I'm also probably going to add a heater inside it, to work as an in-line heater.
And now, done with the ramblings, ON with the questioning!!!
Does anyone care?
hehe... let me rephrase
Would anyone like pics, or a tutorial on how to build a canister filter? (assuming this one works correctly once it's installed) I mean, they are pretty straight forward, but there are a few tricks that one might want to know, and really, any feedback from folks with more experience than me (almost everyone here) would be appreciated.
And maybe this will end up as how NOT to build a canister filter. Let's see if my pipe joints don't explode, valves don't leak, and seals don't turn into spray bars.
Well, that's my spiel/question. Any further comments or questions can be directed at me, or my fish who's lives will be put in jeopardy tomorrow evening.
