“Corner Matten Filter-Like” project... $6.20 per tank

[Babers]

It took a couple weeks to do it but I was able to do 21 tanks (5- 55 gal, 10- 20 gal, and 6- 40 gal breeders) for only $130. That includes all the foam, silicone brackets, pvc's, and air stones. I used replacement materials but it works...I'm happy with them so far. That's $6.20 per tank. So I don't use regular sponge filters anymore and most of the heaters are hidden behind the foam. Cleaner set up. Anyway here's a picture of what it looks like.

[Babers]

Another

[LizStreithorst]

Get the foam on ebay?  That's where I found it.  It'll be in next week

[Mugwump]

...looks nice...get the lifters too...?

[Babers]

Yes, I got the foam on eBay...took about 3 weeks to get it since it came all the way from china. I bought the 50x50x5 cm. Cut it in half. The half works perfectly to do one corner. Measured 6 inches from corner for the brackets. I used this thing from Menards for bracket. M

The lifters I just made...just cut pvc's.

[Mugwump]

Yes, I got the foam on eBay...took about 3 weeks to get it since it came all the way from china. I bought the 50x50x5 cm. Cut it in half. The half works perfectly to do one corner. Measured 6 inches from corner for the brackets. I used this thing from Menards for bracket. M

The lifters I just made...just cut pvc's.

..figured that...cool.......can you show a pic?

[LizStreithorst]

What are those brackets called and how did you secure them to the sides of the tank?

[Mugwump]

What are those brackets called and how did you secure them to the sides of the tank?

..probably caulked them on with silicone...

[Babers]

Got them from the drop ceiling section. They had the L bracket or this bracket I used. I used the Dap 100% silicone. Let it cured for 24 hours and done.

[Babers]

Lifter tube....drilled a hole on the elbow....inserted the airline and added the air stone. Drilled hole at the bottom of the lifter tube

[Babers]

Another pic showing the drilled holes

[wiggs]

I have been wanting to do this on the smaller tanks. I might try it next year on a few tanks to see how it goes.

[GraphicGr8s]

Might have to experiment with this filter myself. Well done.

[Babers]

Been a month and they seem to be working as they should. Very very skeptical on the first tank. But since it was advertised for pond/fish/aquarium, I gave it a try. It was thick and stiff enough to do what it should do...and crossed fingers that it didnt have any harmful chemicals. Almost a month into the filters, no fish got sick and happy, and still holding its shape.

Here's the link for the foam I used if anyone is interested:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Biological-Cotton-Filter-Foam-Pond-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Sponge-Pad-1-PC/223104993264?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[Mugwump]

Been a month and they seem to be working as they should. Very very skeptical on the first tank. But since it was advertised for pond/fish/aquarium, I gave it a try. It was thick and stiff enough to do what it should do...and crossed fingers that it didnt have any harmful chemicals. Almost a month into the filters, no fish got sick and happy, and still holding its shape.

Here's the link for the foam I used if anyone is interested:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Biological-Cotton-Filter-Foam-Pond-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Sponge-Pad-1-PC/223104993264?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

...that ad was replaced?..is it still the same stuff showing now ?