DIY Wet/Dry Filter - Suggestions?

[greg_tsam]

I know there has been some discussion here but nothing came up when I searched DIY Wet/Dry.  My question is Who here has built, tried, used DIY Wet/Dry systems?  How does it compare to the store bought brands?

I'm a beginner which means no spare parts.  I found this link and like this idea.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_wet_dry.php

[geoff_tropheus]

Re: DIY Wet/Dry Filter - Suggestions?

you need to speak to John (fshfrk) he is the man on DIY

[edmlfc]

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Dan from Houston Aquarium Warehouse showed us his DIY wet/dry. Seems pretty simple.

Edit: He used a 5 gallon bucket filled with plastic hair rollers from the dollar store and an aquarium.

[h0nkzz]

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I just made one 3 days ago. i'll try to post pic when I get home.

[greg_tsam]

Re: DIY Wet/Dry Filter - Suggestions?

Dan from Houston Aquarium Warehouse showed us his DIY wet/dry. Seems pretty simple.

Edit: He used a 5 gallon bucket filled with plastic hair rollers from the dollar store and an aquarium.

:emtthumbs:

I just made one 3 days ago. i'll try to post pic when I get home.

:rockon:

[h0nkzz]

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ok here's what I did.
I have one 18 gallon container for the sump (red) -->> from walmart

and the +- 7 gallons circle container for media (white plastic trash can w/ lid & clip) -->> walmart . Drill some holes at the bottom. make sure there are more holes than the trickle tray. alot more.


instead of making a stand for the media container I use 3 small flower pots put upside down.


the trickle tray I got a small food container also from walmart. Found one at the food container isle that fit almost perfectly inside the trash can. i had to trim the edges just a lil' bit but it sits perfectly after that. drew out some lines on its bottom and drill 1/8" holes about 0.5"- 1" apart.



Media: half of them i use +-150 bioballs & the rest are drinking straws cut to 1" in length (cheap from acemart)


and the prefilter white, blue & black sponge thingy I got from HEB (A/C air filter)


Drill the a 2" hole on the trash can lid (or any size slighty smaller than your overflow hose) and its ready to go.


well thats what I did. quick & easy. at the end of the day, you can always add any modification that makes u happy.
I'm happy with mine.  

[76dragon]

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No carbon??

[h0nkzz]

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I have 2 aquaclear 500 with carbon. so its enough.
as I say, you can add whatever you want in there that makes u happy,  

[Zulaab]

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Honkzz :) nice setup :)

[eklikewhoa]

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Nice set up!

I have seen the one with the plastic 3drawer deals inside a rubermaid tub....makes cleanup as simple as pulling a drawer.

[edmlfc]

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Very nice. Great job.

[greg_tsam]

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Great Job.  Thanks for sharing.  Has anyone built the 2 or 3 drawer version?  I'd like to see that too.   :P

[mrairportjunke]

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i got a question.  how did you know that you were gona have enough flow with that thing.  and what kinda flow are you getting???

[CichlidFan]

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So, did you come up with the componets for your new wet dry from a internet article or just think it up on your own, either way.....it's way cool...... :)

CF

[PhishPhreek]

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Flow rate is determined by pump size and system "head" (how much higher the top of the tank is than the sump)  &the diameter and how many turns you put in the supply pipe.

What would be a good flow rate ?  (I use dual 60 HOB filters on my 55.)