Canister Design Sources

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andrew.lownick

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Hello I'm new to this forum but I was hoping I could get some good advice here.
I'm looking for some solid sources on canister design and function. Why? In short, because I'm a engineering student (engineering science mechanics) and I want to build my own canister filter. I have some design questions such as:

best flow rate for piping?
best flow rate for the canister interior?
does pressure affect nitrifying bacteria?
ideal temp. for nitrifying bacteria?
canister size vs. tank size?
media (for bacteria) surface area vs tank size?
media?
Anything else appropriate to canister design or nitrifying bacteria growth.

I understand answers to many of these questions will be function of tank size. Also I have not bought anything or taken any steps towards building the canister yet so any thing is still on the table. Thanks in advance. May the best advice win!

-Andrew
 

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