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Not sure if anyone tried this before. I think it will be able to filter at least thrice (Based on calculation) the size of my tank? I built an internal filter few days ago, it's a 1.5 litre bottle, filled it up with 80% of ceramic rings and 20% of sponge media. I find that I'm able to increase my media capacity with my diy filter as compared to my other two commerical filters. Thinking of building one last internal filter to make sure I can improve the water quality.

P.S: external canister filters can't be placed as there isn't any space for it and my tank is placed right on the floor. yeah it sucks so I have already dropped the idea of having it.

Edit: So is this a good idea or not really?

It'll be taking up too much space. How big is your tank?

Pretty big for one male res turtle, 110 gallons. do you think it's able to compensate or get it's filtration as close as an external filter?

Not really. What about a HOT (hang-on-tank) filter? And this is for a stock tank?

steve wrote:Not really. What about a HOT (hang-on-tank) filter? And this is for a stock tank?

Sigh. I hate the splashing sound though it can get annoying over time.. internal filter is quiet and easy to be hidden by plants. I do regular water changes and maintenance, is it still ok? and yes it's for a stock tank

Do you have space above the stock tank? You can look into DIY or buying a pond filter which can be placed above or next the stock tank. As long as the return is below water level you shouldn't get any splashing.

You can also easily modify most HOTs to reduce splashing. Pond filter sounds like a good idea for a stock tank.

sorry for the late reply, just an update!! Saved myself from trouble and gotten a canister filter, the water is clear as ever! thankfully the filter is able to work right next to the tank! thx for the help folks!

Great, which one did you get?

steve wrote:Great, which one did you get?

Heard of jebo canister filters? Got one with 3 stages filtration

I don't think I am familiar with them.

steve wrote:I don't think I am familiar with them.

It's a china brand. Great filter with a cheap price. Anyway, I filled the bottom tray with foam and the next two with bio rings. is that the correct order? haha

steve wrote:You can also easily modify most HOTs to reduce splashing. Pond filter sounds like a good idea for a stock tank.

How, exactly, do people modify their filters to lessen the crazy splashing sounds? It's soooooo loud!!

Canmorechick wrote:

steve wrote:You can also easily modify most HOTs to reduce splashing. Pond filter sounds like a good idea for a stock tank.

How, exactly, do people modify their filters to lessen the crazy splashing sounds? It's soooooo loud!!

Actually I saw a couple of videos on YouTube, there are people who tied some fake plants to lessen down the splashing sound

I used a piece of plexiglas to redirect it. There's a pic waaaaaay back. If you keep the water level high, it shouldn't be a problem.