Not quite done, but decided to build a canister filter a couple of days ago:
Parts list has been:
Waterproof, airtight container
Minijet Pump
Hose
PVC Connectors
O-Rings
Silicone
Zip Ties
Suction Cups
Clamp
Filter media
You also need a 5/8 drill bit and a 3/4 drill bit. You can get a countersink set at Lowe's for $9.00. If you don't have any of this stuff lying around, it would probably come out to about $50.00 (including the bits). You can get a zoo med for that much, but not as customizable or fun
Plus, you can fix this sucker yourself. So far, it is silicone free except for the cord since it isn't quite round, it is hard to get an o-ring that works. The hoses will go through a OP4 acrylic top with 5/8 holes for the hoses.
Here is the inspiration:
http://www.petfrd.com/forum/articles.ph ... e&artid=87
Only difference is the 180 degree bends I built in using PVC to reduce the amount of space required to bend the hose. The only scary part is priming the thing as it can lead to a mouthful of nasty stuff. I will probably build in a one-way valve in the suction side that I can prime with a turkey baster and add a 1/4 ball valve drain to slowly drain the thing without unpluging the large hose. It is up against the mirror for leak testing before I try it on the tank itself. They attach to the mirror using suction cup hangers that I removed the metal hanger, drilled through, and used a zip tie to attach to the hose.
Marcos

Parts list has been:
Waterproof, airtight container
Minijet Pump
Hose
PVC Connectors
O-Rings
Silicone
Zip Ties
Suction Cups
Clamp
Filter media
You also need a 5/8 drill bit and a 3/4 drill bit. You can get a countersink set at Lowe's for $9.00. If you don't have any of this stuff lying around, it would probably come out to about $50.00 (including the bits). You can get a zoo med for that much, but not as customizable or fun
Here is the inspiration:
http://www.petfrd.com/forum/articles.ph ... e&artid=87
Only difference is the 180 degree bends I built in using PVC to reduce the amount of space required to bend the hose. The only scary part is priming the thing as it can lead to a mouthful of nasty stuff. I will probably build in a one-way valve in the suction side that I can prime with a turkey baster and add a 1/4 ball valve drain to slowly drain the thing without unpluging the large hose. It is up against the mirror for leak testing before I try it on the tank itself. They attach to the mirror using suction cup hangers that I removed the metal hanger, drilled through, and used a zip tie to attach to the hose.
Marcos