An aquarium cannot function without a properly designed and connected aquarium filter. It will ensure the cleanliness of the water in the aquarium and, accordingly, the well-being of its inhabitants. You can make an external aquarium filter with your own hands.
It is necessary
glass tank, glass tiles, sealant, acetone, hose, broken brick, pebbles, sand, pump
Instructions
Step 1
First, make a four-compartment filter reservoir. Divide the rectangular glass tank into four equal compartments using glass tiles. Note that the first and third baffles should start at the base of the glass tank and end a few centimeters before the surface. In this case, raise the central glass tile 3 cm from the bottom so that water from the second compartment can flow into the third. Use sealant to secure the baffles to the tank walls. Be sure to degrease the areas where the sealant comes into contact with the glass with acetone.
Step 2
Wait for the sealant to dry completely (this takes several hours) and place a rectangular container next to the aquarium. In this case, it should be located slightly higher than the aquarium.
Step 3
Make slotted plates that fit the bottom of each compartment. Please note that such plates need to be prepared only for the first, second and third compartments. The plates will ensure the flow of water without obstruction, while the compartments will not clog.
Step 4
Install a hose that will pump water out of the aquarium. Such a flexible hose from one end will be able to suck in water from the aquarium using a pump. The other end of the hose will be in the first compartment of the filter. Thus, water will be able to pass through all compartments. A hose will come out of the fourth compartment through which clean water will flow into the aquarium.
Step 5
Next, fill the compartments with appropriate filtration materials. Fill the first compartment with broken brick, which can very effectively trap large particles of debris. Pour pre-washed pebbles into the second compartment. Such a filter will trap already smaller debris. The third compartment should contain sand or foam rubber.
Step 6
To start the filter, fill all compartments with water, connect the hose that removes water from the aquarium to the pump. And the hose through which water enters the aquarium will work by siphoning.
