Filters for my new sumps

[dennysfishroom]

After I installed my new sumps, I realized I was going to have to come up with some type of filter for them. I tried all the canister filters I had, and none did what I needed. I think my Fluval FX5 would have, but apparently the motor is shot in it. I finally ordered a new motor, but it's really big bucks. I decided to manufacture my own by placing a plastic pan inside a taller pan with the same base dimensions. Sounded good until I realized that the bigger pan wouldn't fit through the opening into the sump. After thinking about it all weekend, I decided to build a frame that would fit across the sump, and that would support the filter pan. As I started looking around, I realized I had the PVC pipe in 1 inch diameter, but not the fittings. Then I found out that I had the fitting in 3/4" PVC, but not the pipe. Finally today I started scrounging around in my basement, and finally came up just enough pipe to make one frame. I got it installed, and will have to check the filter tomorrow to see if it's removing the detritus from the water. Denny

[sskruzr]

Pics would help

[dennysfishroom]

I was planning to take some pictures, but decided to wait until it had run at least over night. Assuming it works, I'll get some pics later. Denny

[dennysfishroom]

This link should take you to pictures of what I did. Denny

http://dennysfishroom.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=147&p=337#p337

[dennysfishroom]

Just wondering if anyone knows of a store selling 1/2" Poly Foam? Hobby Lobby had one inch but not 1/2 inch. Denny