cram Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I know everyone poo poos them - but where can i get some nice big corner filters? The ones with airstones - maybe 15 or so cm high.... I've recently starting using smaller ones again on some small tanks- they work a treat - fill em with whatever you want. wonderfull. One little air pump does half a dozen tanks... anyway, just need to find some bigger ones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockssracer Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I think they are almost obsolete now since people started using sponge filters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenster Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 x2 But in the pass I made some out of 2L coke bottles (yes, I was an addict) & it worked great from me. Cut in half then jam back together, so you can change media easily. Have a large airstone near the top & fill the rest up with noodle or matrix or something. Oh & drill holes near the bottom. I even have ones half shafted into gravel (coarse), so the water flow through the gravel first. Therefore the gravel works for you as well. Gotta love the coke bottles! But love coke even more ..... Have been using the above excurse to buy coke until misus stopped me .... Regards, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I use the corner filters still, they do a brilliant job. My lfs has various sized, small/medium/large, not sure on exact measurements of them though, i could drop in and find out if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristlenosejohn Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Also can still buy on EBAY and I used milk bottles and didnt cut them just stuffed them with media and used a heated fork to make a hell of alot of holes lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenster Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Niice! I like Coke bottle for the content ... plus I can see the media as well. Regards, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relle Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Age of Aquariums - Corner Filter - Complete with Filter Media Large i have a smaller one in one of my little tanks theyre very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I use sponge filters as well - but I think these fellas are totally underrated in small tanks... I went to an LFS that had big ones in the tank but none for sale (only smaller ones) Thought about diy - but we don't drink coke (anymore)... Anybody know where "Lees" products are sold - they have a nice big "triple flow" corner filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 agreed, theyre under rated for sure. Im gonna give one of these DIY's a crack. Maybe using a 3L juice bottle with an air lift tube attached to the top to maximise flow. I love the idea of having close to 3L of media in there. haha. i reckon you should give one a go Cram. Think of all that matrix you can squeeze in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassius Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 you can get the big corner filters at Southport Aquarium & Petland- there about $20 i reacon there good too- i use heaps of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidkev Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Smiths has 'em.............tall buggers................bottom left on first shelf under the medications.........tell him kev put you onto 'em............I'm a fan of 'em meself kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 thanks kev - will have a look next time I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbi Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have some extra large corner filters spare if anyone wants any, only ever been in tank for maybe a couple of months, can get exact size if needed, asking $10 each, paid $22 new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GOfish- Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 some unreal lookin ones on ebay11 HOLD MEDIA AND ALL, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 BRAND NEW IN THE BOX CORNER FILTER - LARGE | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
