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I got a spare 2ftx1ftx1ft tank at home that i want to turn into a filter for my 500g tank. All i need to know is about the pump and the setup about it. Has anyone ever done this or know any links about it? i will draw up a picture on how i want to do it and you guys tell me what you think.
Tease me all you want about the pic but you guys get the idea
Now, see where the pump is? do i need one on the other side?? or just one on the other side? both?
http://users.rcn.com/reef101/diysump.html
If I were you I would use a drip plate andonly submerge the biomedia half way so you can get a wet dry effect. The biomedia in your diagram would serve limited purpose as it is not properly oxygenated as it is completely submersed.
As far as the tank goes 2 ft tank will not be a large enough sump for a 500 gallon. I would not go any less than 25% of your total tank volume, or you will be filling the water in the sump up so much it won't be worth it.
Thanks rudy i needed that help :)
im printing out that page and taking to the lfs
so really all i did there was draw up a large canister filter didnt i? what tank size should i get a 3footer
Depending on your stand for your 500 I would get something that fits under half the stand.
ohhh, i dont have a stand, its going to be on like a slab, its a 1ft step you could say, does it matter if its not under it?
It shouldn't no, but I would suspect plumbing the sump to the overflows would be a bit of a chore. You have to watch that you don't slow the drains by to many angles. It is raised up though right?
yes it is, about 1ft because its to heavy, its just like a step with the carpet going over it.
This is a glass enclosure?????
nope, plexi, fibre? forgot the word. Its a turtle tank/lobster tank.
its got plywood brackets on it witch i have to admit they suck :/
Better than carrying 500 gallons of glass. I was wondering how that was going to happen!
lol! nah i dont think glass would hold 500 gallons of glass, i will post pics of it when i get a camera, but i know people are going to say its ugly but i don care i love it.
my next question is what can i put in it lol, i need to know if most of m cichlids will be ok togeather, but thats still a while away.
Photorah
06-22-2004, 05:32 PM
If you diy filter should need in stead of spnges in one media slot use BIO balls to increse serface area of the filtration her is a example
http://www.aquaexcel.com/products/bio_balls.htm
abenez
06-26-2004, 09:24 AM
I would reccomend some sort of insulation between the tank and the floor - styrofoam would be fine.
You will loose a lot of heat to the concrete floor below it and your heater bills ... well, you get the picture...
Did you mention if something was under it? I didn't notice...
hey - post some pictures when you get a chance - I'd love to see this project in action! (and completion)
What do you plan to put in it when you're done?
Wont belive it lol, i was looking in the paper for a cheap tank and i came across one for $100 complete with pumps and all! its got everything and it was running a 10x5x3 tank
mouse6196
12-07-2004, 09:00 PM
Here's what I did with a 40 gallon long tank. It's a sump, refugium, and filter all in one. I've attached pics.
mouse6196
12-07-2004, 09:01 PM
Here's another with it up and running. Right now the refugium area is packed with plants for filtration...and my fish can't eat them.
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