Can you post your aquarium pic? those shower system normally i'll diy it. Save cost but need to put own effort to do it. what i do is i get multipurpose 3 or 4 tray plastic tray. Tesco are selling it won't cost so much as depending on sizes/types/design max price i saw was RM 80 +/- only. brand if not mistaken is century. The larger the filter is better for larger thank (the best). All you need is PVC pipes, L shape pvc etc..Depending on your own setup. I'll show you mine (mini type) how i did it cos at the moment all my fishes i put it at my grandpa house since nobody staying there.

sure no problem. I'll try to snap the pic of the diy filter that i made (whether ready made/on progress project). If there is no any problems on weekend then probably i'll try to make the guide lines on how to do it. costs is very cheap should be less than RM 100 +/- (depends on how big/size of filter you want to do) which already includes pvc's pipes and accessories. My tanks is very simple which I'm only using Fibreglass tanks (round shape which most of houses are using it) which is 6 x 6 feet. so my filter systems also simple as well which I only used the 12L bin (buy at tesco cost around Rm10 only) PVC requirement size small type (size around 1/2 inch standard size) be it the pipes or the accessories such as L shape, T shape etc cos my water pump only can accepts 1/2 inch pvc pipes.




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this is the one I'm gonna do it. simple and easy. Cost less than 50 including the pvc's. this is also suitable for fish tank as well.

This post has been edited by kakarocht: Nov 23 2012, 03:21 PM

should be no problem. cos ceramic rings is not heavy actually. how much amount you used for ceramic rings? single pumps will do. I used single pump like the pic that i post which is only suitable for my environment. sponges is depends on the qualities you used actually. apparently i used 2 types of sponge which is thick types (for koi) other is cheaper type of sponge. the 1st tray i put 2 types of sponge - below is koi sponge (those thick sponge which is selling big size around RM 30) the top i only put 2-3 layers of cheap sponge (used and throw). 2nd tray you can put either bio balls/ceramic rings/lava rocks/arang. 3 tray same as well either you wan to put like tray 1/2 method. your choice. if can show your aqua rig/pic will do.

here is the sample of the diy filters that i made but haven't fully complete as shortage of pvc accessories.

DIY 3 storey filters...

1) 3 storey filters



2) The top layer hole is for the input.



3) The top layer hole with the pvc input.



4) The Trays with the holes for the filterations.



* remember when doing DIY means you need some patient to do it. If you've no patient I recommend you buy ready made will do.

like that type? i don't think you're able to get it + price is not that cheap cos it is arkelik types. Like i say try to do diy can test your patient yo.. if you want ready made i recommend you used the below on the floor types. Cost around 150 +/- only.

hahaha...just do for fun nia..wan to cut cost ma. so diy is better.

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Added on November 25, 2012, 8:50 pmsubtank? that oso depends boss on your tanks as well. there are no preference to used subtank as filter for monster fish keeping. different ppl different styles but yet i would rather do research which is applicable for my needs and save cost as well. from you used 8 feet tank y not you built a pond which is also cheap if you know how to do it actually. but i still prefer using fibertank/poly tank which is also safe cost and easy to maintain.

This post has been edited by kakarocht: Nov 25 2012, 08:50 PM

subtank is another filter as well which is also looks like aquarium but many partitions. u see it actually if u goes to fish shop.

yup exactly..

actually the concept are still the same between sump and trickle filter. the diff only how the filteration works only as it is depending on your own setup. some ppl dun like the noise but they choose the trickle filter or sump filter. but most ppl will choose sump filter which is easy to get and depending on their setup. some fish shop do sell the aquarium in set with the sump filters. Some may need to make hole bottom of the aquarium in order to connect with the sump filter. but using the big cannister filters like you mention above it can last longer aka water clean if you how to maintain it and it required DIY as well which required patient.

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Added on November 26, 2012, 10:04 amnow funding all the giant fish and migrate it into my abandoned pond in my kg.

This post has been edited by kakarocht: Nov 26 2012, 10:04 AM

no need to get GTF just get pacu will do... .. canister brands any also can used just the matters of size and $$$. The cheapers i saw is around 200 only. but yet i prefer go diy. why don't you try the diy method like i do? cheap and easy to maintain.

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Added on November 26, 2012, 10:32 amwow..with that kind of setup may cost you a bomb if you intend to get a big tank such as 8 footer. Mind to tell me what kind of fish you're planning to put it?

This post has been edited by kakarocht: Nov 26 2012, 10:32 AM

if you diy the cost is cheaper than that including the pvc, pvc parts, drills and etc. try to do it you'll know how to diy it. just follow the steps like i made then should be no problem at all. cos i do that kind of filter is easy to maintain be it 3 trays or above should be no problem. just the matters is what kind of filter you're looking for. maybe i can try to gives you some ideas and what kind of material you need. you mention your aquarium is 4 feet x 2 rite?

i lekemen you get this kind of tanks which is suitable for your needs. if your house has spme space of land ty to do the pond which is better also unless get the fiberglass.

fiberglass

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Added on November 26, 2012, 11:11 amwith that kind of thickness may cost you around 2k + cos glass thingy is aint no cheap boss. cos i've been told from my friend whom work in the glass furniture and many ppl customize their aquarium base on their needs based on the thickness of the glass and length as well to cut cost and long lasting i prefer using fiberglass/poly cos it won't easily crack and leaked compared with glass types.

This post has been edited by kakarocht: Nov 26 2012, 11:13 AM

no need to wall mounted boss. like i mention just refer to the link that i gives to you it is much more suitable for your environment glass and it already cater your needs already since you mention the dimensions you want. if small types like 4feet only suitable for home decoration fish only. if you wan to put many giant monsters fish glass types is not suitable cos some monster fish like toman/arapaima can easily hit the glass either crack it or wounded the fish itself.

okok. then just get 4 tier types will do and get the size bigger since you're using the 4 feet tank.

The ingredients needed is simple only.

1) 3/4 tier tray types ( cost me around 20 for medium (3 tier trays) and 30 for large types (4 tier trays)
1) cordless drill battery type (rechargeable) cost about RM 50 from giant brand.
2) drill bits (size as your preference in order to make the holes for your trickles filter)
3) hole saw (for plastic/pvc types) for 1/2 size for pvc. cost about RM 10 per pc.
4) some of the pvc pipes but i bought it about 16m if not mistaken cos around RM 20 +/- only. Can used for future projects.
3) pvc accessories such 90 degree elbow x 2 (1/2 inch), threaded bushing (1/2 inch), threaded 90 degrees (1/2 inch) and threaded plug (1/2 inch) (cost me around RM 10 cos buy few)

not sure bro.. cos i also eyeing the 8ft fiberglass but i got call them before and they can transport the goods to anywhere. you can try to sms/call him as well. price considered cheap liao. Cos i would prefer migrate to fiberglass/poly instead of using the normal aquarium glass which can cos a bomb.

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yup need to used with the drill for the saw hole.

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threaded 90 degree



threaded plug



threaded bushing



hose adapter

just used your current setup will do.

yup..but depends on you also if you prefer to buy ready made which cost you a bomb y not buy it. its your money actually.