what kind of filter sand? - Aquarium Advice

krap101 · 05-10-2005, 06:58 PM

just plain silica sand or zeobest?

and how would you keep the sand inside the filter? (using the [acronym:52538e3dcc="Do it yourself"]diy[/acronym:52538e3dcc] 5 gallon bucket thingy

RogerMcAllen · 05-10-2005, 07:02 PM

At the bottom put some floss with some gravel over it. The only problem with sand is that it packs so densly that you cannot move a lot of water through it quickly unless you pressurize it. If you wanted to make a "homemade filter" where water flows into the top and out the bottom, your best bet (in my opinion, not hard fact)would be something like a sponge on top that is removeable, and then fill the bucket with different rocks/gravels starting wtih the biggest on top.

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krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	what kind of filter sand? just plain silica sand or zeobest? and how would you keep the sand inside the filter? (using the [acronym:52538e3dcc="Do it yourself"]diy[/acronym:52538e3dcc] 5 gallon bucket thingy __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

05-10-2005, 07:02 PM	#2
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,361 Images: 16	At the bottom put some floss with some gravel over it. The only problem with sand is that it packs so densly that you cannot move a lot of water through it quickly unless you pressurize it. If you wanted to make a "homemade filter" where water flows into the top and out the bottom, your best bet (in my opinion, not hard fact)would be something like a sponge on top that is removeable, and then fill the bucket with different rocks/gravels starting wtih the biggest on top. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

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