side drop filter

[parasite]

hi i was looking at building a side drop filter in each of my breeder tanks and was wondering what your thoughts were in respect to this particular type of filter for breeding or growout tanks. i have a rough plan but wasnt sure if it would work as i havent found anything on the web to compare it .


thanks

[Merrilyn]

I've seen this built into the back or side of a tank. Central area is filled with poly filter media and bio balls. Seems to work quite well in the tanks I have seen and very easy to clean the first stage filter media. It can all be hidden behind a false backdrop and looks very neat. Several lfs in Melbourne use this method.

[parasite]

Thanks Ladyred

[Chris McMahon]

MY LFS runs these on most of their tanks. All powered by air hoses, instead of pumps. Seems to work quite well. They use a course gravel and filter wool, IIRC.

[flukes]

I bought a 4ft tank with one of these and i recommend not using them for discus..

Just too hard too clean and when you do crap goes everywhere...


Your choice, just moy 0.2c

[parasite]

thanks for ur replies