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Do-it-Yourself
Wet / Dry Filter
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Wet / Dry Filter
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The stage 3 7.2 quart container is filled with 24
plastic pot scrubbers. This inexpensive
bio-media is recognized by the hobby
community as an excellent media for cultivating
aerobic bacteria due to the high surface area
and non-toxic material.
Biological filtration is accomplished when aquarium water with excess ammonia, nitrites or nitrates passes thru the pot scrubbers and come in contact with the aerobic bacteria. This bacteria typically takes at least two weeks to begin growing once the filter is in operation.
Biological filtration is accomplished when aquarium water with excess ammonia, nitrites or nitrates passes thru the pot scrubbers and come in contact with the aerobic bacteria. This bacteria typically takes at least two weeks to begin growing once the filter is in operation.
A row of large drainage holes have been drilled
in each side of the stage 3 container which
releases filtered water to the 10 gallon aquarium
sump.
This photo shows all three stages of filtration in
their respective positions.
The stage 1 polyester blue foam basket is inserted in the stage 2 container and compresses the white filter floss.
This assembly sits on top of stage 3 holding the yellow pot scrubbers.
The stage 1 polyester blue foam basket is inserted in the stage 2 container and compresses the white filter floss.
This assembly sits on top of stage 3 holding the yellow pot scrubbers.
The stage 2 container (with stage 1 inside)
latches closed just as stage 3, quickly and
easily.
The entire assembly dry weighs just a few
pounds. Raising the containers illustrates that
the lid on stage 3 is attached to the stage 2
container.
This was done to insure the containers stay together while the filter is in operation.
This was done to insure the containers stay together while the filter is in operation.
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do-it-yourself aquarium and semi-aquatic background designs beyond the traditional
Dramatic AquaScapes
Disclaimer: Exercising reasonable safety precautions
when performing the steps described in this article
are the responsibility of the individuals building the
background. Dramaticaquascapes.com is not
responsible for personal injury or property damage as
a result of following steps outlined in this article.