DIY - Drum Trickle Filter

23-08-2010, 04:20 AM

I'm in the process setting up 5ft outdoor aquarium.
Just want to share the DIY filteration (still on going).

I'm using 60liter blue drum as the housing the coralife salt tub and normal pail.

23-08-2010, 04:27 AM

will update again

24-08-2010, 02:02 AM

Stand with slot. Internal base of the drum has 'hump' across.

24-08-2010, 02:21 AM

Pic:
1. Marking for holes to be drilled.
2 & 3 Completed drill.

24-08-2010, 02:37 AM

Media holding plate for internal tub base

24-08-2010, 06:45 PM

Using Eheim 2026 pump as a return pump.
Silicone sheet as vibration/noise damper.
Some in/out flow piping work done.

23-08-2010, 04:20 AM	#1
rainbowdarter Guest Posts: n/a	DIY - Drum Trickle Filter I'm in the process setting up 5ft outdoor aquarium. Just want to share the DIY filteration (still on going). I'm using 60liter blue drum as the housing the coralife salt tub and normal pail. Last edited by rainbowdarter; 29-08-2010 at 10:06 PM.

23-08-2010, 04:27 AM	#2
rainbowdarter Guest Posts: n/a	next will update again Last edited by rainbowdarter; 23-08-2010 at 04:38 AM. Reason: pc hang

24-08-2010, 02:02 AM	#3
rainbowdarter Guest Posts: n/a	continue Stand with slot. Internal base of the drum has 'hump' across. Last edited by rainbowdarter; 29-08-2010 at 10:06 PM.

24-08-2010, 02:21 AM	#4
rainbowdarter Guest Posts: n/a	continue Pic: 1. Marking for holes to be drilled. 2 & 3 Completed drill. Last edited by rainbowdarter; 29-08-2010 at 10:06 PM.

24-08-2010, 02:37 AM	#5
rainbowdarter Guest Posts: n/a	continue Media holding plate for internal tub base Last edited by rainbowdarter; 29-08-2010 at 10:06 PM.

24-08-2010, 06:45 PM	#6
rainbowdarter Guest Posts: n/a	continue Using Eheim 2026 pump as a return pump. Silicone sheet as vibration/noise damper. Some in/out flow piping work done. Last edited by rainbowdarter; 29-08-2010 at 10:06 PM.

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