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    DIY super duper overhead filter

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    Bought a overhead filter, not happy with the performance, decide to make it into a Super-Duper filter!

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    Two Plastic dividers cut out from plastic box
    Epoxy glue (A/B type)

    Glue 2 dividers, and presto, got a 3-stage filter!


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    Re: DIY super duper overhead filter

    Make sure the media is under water and that no light should be present as I've read light would lessen the efficiency of the bacteria to work, something to that effect. Or maybe the light might cause algae to proliferate, which may be useful to you as they too consume extra nutrient.
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    Re: DIY super duper overhead filter

    This is like having a mini-sump but instead of below, this is on top of the main tank. only problem I can think of, is when the media gets clogged up, the water may overflow everywhere.

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    Re: DIY super duper overhead filter

    Ok, point noted. The overhead filter comes with a black cover. I guess i will leave the cover on at all times.

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    Re: DIY super duper overhead filter

    Well, for any filter, when the media gets clogged, shit has hit the fan!

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    Re: DIY super duper overhead filter

    reminds me of my overhead glass sump filter.
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    Re: DIY super duper overhead filter

    Overhead sump design! nice DIY!

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