Duzzy Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Hi all, I’m buying plumbing today for my next tank and the diy internal filter. In your tanks, those that have filtration other than air driven what over flow or intake do you prefer? Surface skimmer, comb or intake or something else? The filter I’ve designed is basically an internal sump first section will be 3 grades of sponges, noodles and bio media in section 2, heater, diy co2 reactor and pump in section 3. What’s your preference? regards Duzzy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggaz Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 (edited) Im all in for an undergravel with a powerhead. Its all internal, so no leaks ever, and you have a massive surface area for bio-load. The powerhead/uptake tube is easily disguised, and the entirety of the filter itself is just your substrate, so you arent wasting space and crowding the tank with ugly hardware. Bonus points because the powerhead also supplies circulation. Super easy, super cheap, extremely low maintenance. Everybody should be looking at these again. Edited July 6 by daggaz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 On 7/5/2024 at 9:22 PM, Duzzy said: Hi all, I’m buying plumbing today for my next tank and the diy internal filter. In your tanks, those that have filtration other than air driven what over flow or intake do you prefer? Surface skimmer, comb or intake or something else? The filter I’ve designed is basically an internal sump first section will be 3 grades of sponges, noodles and bio media in section 2, heater, diy co2 reactor and pump in section 3. What’s your preference? regards Duzzy I have a diy 3 drawer wet/dry sump with acrylic overflow box works by gravity on a 180gal. Have ceramic, plastic pot scrubbers, and ceramic media. @Duzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duzzy Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 On 7/6/2024 at 12:48 PM, Tlindsey said: I have a diy 3 drawer wet/dry sump with acrylic overflow box works by gravity on a 180gal. Have ceramic, plastic pot scrubbers, and ceramic media. @Duzzy Cool idea. I love using pot scrubbers too but in this case they’ll be too big I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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