Kipp_14 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I am wanted to make my own filter that would work for a 180 gallon tank. I don't know much of anything about where to start and I am wondering if anyone can give me some ideas or some plans that might give me a better idea of what this task will intale. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybrid Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I am wanted to make my own filter that would work for a 180 gallon tank. I don't know much of anything about where to start and I am wondering if anyone can give me some ideas or some plans that might give me a better idea of what this task will intale. Thanks. Is the tank drilled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 MonsterFishKeepers.com has some good threads in their DIY section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I built a diy and its soo easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipp_14 Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I don't even have the tank yet still looking for a used one I can afford, but I thought I would get started on the other things I will need for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drydock Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I don't even have the tank yet still looking for a used one I can afford, but I thought I would get started on the other things I will need for it. Ya, I see why that is smart, but things can change depending on the tank you find. Make sure you aren't committing yourself to anything in particular until you have the tank bought and in place... (Don't ask why I suggest this ) I think the cheapest way to do a filter is to do a sump or a wet dry filter. It will take up more space though and you pretty much need a tank that has an overflow and drilled for your drain and usually returns as well. (OK, you don't NEED it to be drilled, but 99% of tanks that I have seen that use a sump have built in overflows and drains.) You can do a siphon setup, but IMO that is asking for trouble. I love my canister (Fluval 403) but I am hoping my new sump will allow me to boost up my bio media and allow me to do more with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipp_14 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Thanks for the information. That is very good advice. How big would a sump need to be for a 180 gallon tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 There is no hard and fast rule for sump size, but most people do around 1/3 of tank volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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