Ross Boughen Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Hey I've been doing a lot of research into diy canisters and I'm thinking about trying my hand at making one is there anyone that has done this and can give me some pointers like what's the best pump material etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadFishFloating Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 My advice is only do it for the experience. you likely wont save cash too easy to get a $100 cannister brand new these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Boughen Posted December 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 That's the predicament I'm in I don't have the spare cash but in need for the filtration I have pumps pvc piping valves etc just looking to see if anyone has any knowledge with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__CAV__ Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's easy as I've made a few in my time using both 100mm and 150mm piping, Normally I put my inlet down low and have my outlet up high. I use a 90deg bend (irrigation fitting) as my outlet with it setup so one side of the fitting sits inside the poly draining water from the top, it's hard to explain but when I get home from work today i'll grab some pics for you and whack them up so you can see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Boughen Posted December 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thankyou that would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadFishFloating Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Its easier if it doesnt have to be under pressure. The low tech "above tank" style filters that are so popular in Asia maybe an alternative. They are very easy to DIY compared to a cannister. Heres a version of what I am talking about Age of Aquariums - HY304D ( 1000lph ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 What dff said^^^^ in Asia heaps of guys use these super cheap simple trickle filters.. Easy and cheap to make.. Just pump water up and let it fall through the media into the tank.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trofius Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I have done a 50L cansiter before, worked awsome, but was a pain in the ass, was big and ugly. and had occasional pressure issues. I have also done the above tank trickle filter, was heaps easier, very effective at mechanical filtration, and way cheaper.! takes up no extra space beside tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lochdan Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Could take the suggested low pressure approach recommended above and have some fun improvising on media. I'm thinking a aquarium mini-aquaponic set up would make an interesting project ...... If only I had the pumps ,PVC, and valves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Boughen Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'm using one of these filters in my fry tank it works really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
