Interesting DIY filter

[meadeam]

The Chinese Restaurant in my neighborhood switched to only take-out during the pandemic, so I hadn't been inside for a long time until recently.  They've always had a goldfish tank, but now it includes an interesting filter.

 

 

[AndEEss]

Looks like some pot scrubbers in there.

Pretty normal amongst the DIY crowd. Better than most purpose-made media.

[smm333]

Interesting. The water definitely looks clean, so it must be working! 

[B7gwap]

Nice looking Goldies 

Fish tanks are science experiments as much as they are art. Tinkering for me is definitely part of the fun. 

Edited October 16, 2022 by B7gwap
Typo

[TOtrees]

I like the customized spillway, with silicone or glue flow disturbers. 

[Gwallace]

Typical overhead sump.  They are as efficient as they are ugly...LOL

I made a few out of acrylic back in the day.  They work just like a regular sump.

 

[nabokovfan87]

I forget what the channel is, but often I find myself watching this one guy on youtube who can literally make the most amazing filters that look great out of tupperware, a box of straws, and whatever is laying around.  It's amazing to see what you CAN DO when you have the willpower.

Obligatory wink / nod to how some companies refuse to update designs after 30-50 years.