I'm building a pico (fresh water) to go next to my 3 gal pico reef.
i haven't decided on a filter yet, i want to build a canister filter cuz i have pumps laying around so it will be cheap $10-20. or i might make a All in one but i don't want it to look ugly..
Any ideas? if you have made one please post a picture thanks.

ive seen it done, there are vids on youtube....but for 20 bucks you can buy one for a pico

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod...mp;pcatid=16742

I built one, and it's a pain in the ass. It's not so bad if you have it at the same level as the tank, but if you want it under the desk/stand, then you have to deal with head pressures and trying to seal the container better.

but with shiping it will be like $35, inm trying to go really cheap cuz im a teen reefer and i have 3 reef tanks as it is.
it is going right behind the tank.

what if i drill it or make a small over flow would that be easyer? any ideas?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbon-and-P...9_85/index.html

whats in that link? i sall reactors but they all cost to much.. thanks tho

the BRS single reactor...40 bucks, plus a few bucks shipping.

if you dont have 40 bucks, I cant help ya. good luck

You are going to spend almost $35 on parts alone to get it working, and it could just leave you with a mess on your desk. Just go with a small manufactured canister filter for safety.

evilc66...making a ton of sense.

listen to this man.

=would you settle for a small HOB filter.. same sort of idea,

i can get a nice filter for 40 here, i just wanted to do a diy for fun and cheap thats all, (cuz i have the stuff) i know buying stuff is easyer and some times in the end cheaper but its not as fun lol

Not going to argue with you there. Sometimes it can be a major pain though.

yea you can say twice lol i love inventing stuff or make things work another way. im stuck at home (sick) so i make stuff like i just made a pvc overflow for a pico it just has a slow flow rate like 30-40 gph.

Who uses a canister filter on a reef anyways?

iv seen alot of people have canister filters on there reefs, yes they can cause nitraits but its ether the "poop" rots in there where you can take it out.. or in your tank.. and if you didnt see this is for a fresh water pico and its just for fun

it would be easier(cheaper) to make a sump/fuge than it would be to take the time to seal a plastic container to make a canister

yea it would if they made a overflow box small enuff for a pico, if they do please post link

Here you go:

http://www.petfrd.com/forum/articles.php?a...le&artid=87


I've never built one this way, but I hope it helps!