Equipment Review and Discussion :: Home made filter(Fluv Q1)

[memo911]

I made this "canister" filter last weekend. So far it works really great. Hope you guys will like it

























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[DavidY]

Ya, I love that kind of stuff! Nice engineering work.

One thing though, isn't that tank too small for 2 big turtles?

[SpotsMama]

How neat! If you don't mind my asking, how much did it set you back?

I guess your next project will be to setup a bigger tank!

[grey goose]

I know there is a reason for not using regular "kitchen and bath" silicone, but right now it escapes me. On the surface I'd say it's cool, but the cut wire with no explanation on where it goes is, well, alarming.
I'm guessing that pump is VERY strong judging by the elevation of the filter in relation to the tank. The intake should have some protection for the turts....limb and head wise.

[steve]

Missed that pic! Kitchen and bath silicone has fungicides to resist mildew and mold. As GG mentions, I think a cover for the intake would be a great idea.

[memo911]

Ya, I love that kind of stuff! Nice engineering work.

One thing though, isn't that tank too small for 2 big turtles?

Thanks, and there are 3 of them..I know ,,,,is a little small I' m still lookin' for a better one

[memo911]

How neat! If you don't mind my asking, how much did it set you back?

I guess your next project will be to setup a bigger tank!

I say it cost me about...$23(pump)+$10(box)+$15(everythingelse)~$50

[memo911]

I know there is a reason for not using regular "kitchen and bath" silicone, but right now it escapes me. On the surface I'd say it's cool, but the cut wire with no explanation on where it goes is, well, alarming.
I'm guessing that pump is VERY strong judging by the elevation of the filter in relation to the tank. The intake should have some protection for the turts....limb and head wise.

I thought about the intake cover too. But that T connecter saved everything. Cause unless they plug up both sides the same time there won't be enough suction on only one side. And I don't think they are "smart"enough to do so...so far so good. Oh, and the cutiin' wire is so I can get the wire through the box. I reconnect the original plug back after I get the wire through. Sorry I missed a pic of that.

[grey goose]

Oh, OK. Just attach the plug on the other side. I was just wondering where that wire was going.....Keep us posted on how it works out.

[memo911]

It's been two weeks now I haven't changed the water yet. It's looks still pretty good. And the filter looks no leak around. I'll take more pics this weekend and post them later.

[grey goose]

The nice thing about that setup is you can see how dirty it's getting.

[DavidY]

How do you prime the filter?

[memo911]

How do you prime the filter?

Do you mean how to get them ready or work?

[N4784N R4613]

Like, how do you start the filter, or get it going? Most smaller pumps need to be "primed," which is just filling the filter canister itself, and also filling the tubes, or pipes with water, so that when the pump starts up it doesn't have to run dry, or start the cycle, by sucking water all the way up the tubes, or pipes in your case.

I think he wants to know if you just plug it in the first time you start it, or do you do anything to "prime(like, fill the tubes, or pipes, with water)" first?

[DavidY]

yea