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manav1984
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:42 pm Post subject: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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Hi Guys,
Ive drawn a diagram of a filter that i thought of for my 6 ft freshwater tank (6'L x 2'W x 1.5'H). I would be using two 1200L/Hr Powerheads
Please let me know if this is a viable option for my tank. I do water changes once every week.
PS : I cannot go in for any external/other expensive filters at the moment. Do let me know if there is any other option other than mine. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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It should work.
Just to do some calculations of the flow rate Vs the hanging container.
If you have good amount of space around the hood and no issues blocking lighting, then this would surely be one of the best bet.
Good luck! |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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Hi Manav,
This is the same principle of the top filter. This will work well. Only thing you need to take care is the amount of water it filters in an hour. Check the flow rate of the pumps and make sure that sufficient enough is filtered in an hour. You can have two or more power heads to increase the flow rate. |
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saikumar
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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 OOPS!
Hey Mana,
Probablly it wouldnt work if you have power heads outside water, ideally they should be inside water on tank floor. 
Cheers! |
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nraykar
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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You can use an air pump and utilize the air lift principle.
You can try with one air pump and then scale up if necessary |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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@manav1984,
If you can do water changes every week, and if you can afford two 1200 lph powerheads, just spend a little extra cash and buy an UGF.
You can run them with your powerheads, and clean up the gravel[just the top with a gravel vac] every time you do the water change.
PS: UGF = Under Gravel Filter
For Gravel Vac see : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f20/diy-coke-bottle-gravel-vac-75702.html |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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| yes it will work surly but the power head must be submersed |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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| Manav! it should work well. but don't you think the filter tray will block the lights? |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:16 am Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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as indianhotriff said the filter medium will block the light to large extent that is the biggest problem for this type of filters, i m facing the same problem  that is why i m thinking of switching to some external filter. |
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manav1984
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Filter - Is This Practical ? |
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Yes, the flow rate : filter media size was one of my concerns, ill have to plan it such that my filter media can handle the water flow rate. Too small and it may overflow.
If i put 2 powerheads @ 1200L/Hr = 2400L/Hr i think this is sufficient filtering rate for this size tank?
Yes, the powerheads will be submerged, cause they dont work well when partially out of water.
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just spend a little extra cash and buy an UGF.
You can run them with your powerheads, and clean up the gravel[just the top with a gravel vac] every time you do the water change.
PS: UGF = Under Gravel Filter
For Gravel Vac see : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f20/diy-coke-bottle-gravel-vac-75702.html
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Are gravel vac and UGF the same apparatus or are they different ? I use gravel vac once every 2 weeks in the aquarium. Can this be connected to the powerhead as well ? Never thought of it.
One thing i didnt consider though is the lights getting blocked 
Since i haven't setup my lighting up as yet, i will have to work around this, and see what i can come up with.
Thanks a lot guys for the feedback suggestions. |
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