I know there are many diy bucket/container filter plans but.....

[jcarson]

Hey gang, I know there are a thousand designs to diy bucket filters but my question is on the output.

I want to place the output higher on the container to be able to have completely submerged media as well as wet media.

I was planning on using a five gallon square bucket with lid and plan to use this as a canister filter so I realize there will be pressure.

Can anyone help with this simple design?

 

[FreshyFresh]

Sounds like a cool idea. I'd personally go the sump route, but if you have all your hardware for something canister like, go for it!

 

[jcarson]

Sounds like a cool idea. I'd personally go the sump route, but if you have all your hardware for something canister like, go for it!

Gravity fed would work too. My only concern is the placement of the output?

 

[the loach]

I would definitely put the output on the bottom to avoid a dead spot.
FYI For decades Classic Eheim canister filters did it the other way around, out on top, in on bottom.

 

[jcarson]

I would definitely put the output on the bottom to avoid a dead spot.
FYI For decades Classic Eheim canister filters did it the other way around, out on top, in on bottom.

Thanks loach

 

[tanker]

If the lower media is wet, IMO, it does not matter if the output is high or low. You will get the same results. Loach is correct, have the output low.

 

[jcarson]

If the lower media is wet, IMO, it does not matter if the output is high or low. You will get the same results. Loach is correct, have the output low.

Thank you Jessica, but doesnt the time spent emerged and flow rate have ANYTHING to do with the biological process?

 

[dudley]

How are you sealing a 5G square bucket lid?

 

[the loach]

I think unless you plan to do something extreme with pressure or flow rate you'll be good.

 

[dougall]

You don't say where you are planning to locate the filter,

personally I would worry if it were below the aquarium in case of power outage, especially if not sealed.

Personally I would put the filter above the aquarium, and pump water into it, and let it flow out back.