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This is only good for smaller tanks (under 12" in depth). For larger tanks (24" in depth), I would recommend doubling the length of the 3/4" pipe and adding two carbon replacement cartridges. Only reason why I recommend it is because when you put the filter onto the tank, it will hang lop sided. You want the cartridge to be horizontal. Using two will allow the cap to sit on the other side of the tank keeping the filter horizontal. There's a few more things I need to add to it, but I went to HD before work so I didn't have time to find the parts since the employees are insanely retarded at this HD. With the current write up and parts the filter will work just fine.
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Decided to try it out last night. Works great! Just needs some more tweaks, but overall I'm satisfied. Snapped some pics of it running. Water reeked of chlorine before going through the filter and was sparkly clean with no smell after passing through. That goldfish seems to be liking it.
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About to run to HD to find some stuff to tweak it a bit more to my liking!Comment
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Very Nice!30Long: L134 Leopard Frog Plecos X16, Corydoras Sterbai X9, Endlers X4
Small ADA nano (~8gal): ... BKK or OEBT breeding tank in the works!
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Okay so I put some 3/4" ID O-Rings onto each end of the cartridge. Very effective adjustment. Still needs one more thing.
I hate HD employees... Asked them where their O-Rings are at and they said what for. What else is an O-Ring for...Last edited by mistahoo; 02-06-2013, 07:41 PM.Comment
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Very nice!!! Good jobComment
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More finished products made for not1min. These are the double ones. Measured the pvc pipe to be about 21.5".
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I can make one for you if you have the pvc parts and carbon cartridge. $10
I have drill, drill bit, pvc cement, pvc primer, and sand paperComment
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Bump for those asking about how to make it
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Cheap Carbon Filter Alternative
Thank you!All bleeding stops eventually...Comment
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No problem. If you need help making it, I have all the tools to make it along with primer, cement, and sandpaper.Comment
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Cheap Carbon Filter Alternative
Yes plees. I'll message you later. Thanks!!!Originally posted by mistahoo View PostAll bleeding stops eventually...Comment
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wow that little thing is dope, gonna incorporate one of these into my water changing system/hose.Comment
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Please some admin make this a sticky thread, a lot of people could use this and its easy is is a sticky125 gal-P. Kachase,simochromis, vampire pleco,bn pleco,bulldog pleco
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