Noob Question DIY OHF

[takaco]

USing this
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connect with a tube to a box fill with Bio media possible ?

[takaco]

But then i use 6mm tube will it be okay ?

[TOFU]

If im not wrong, is this an internal pump? If so, just connect the outlet tube to your ohf?

[mincedmeat]

Actually I don't understand your question. Are you intending to use this as your intake, and then connect the outlet into a box filled with the bio media? In that case, you would still need a pump to bring the filtered water from the box into the tank, no?

[SeVenZ]

im guessing if u have the over head trays , than just pipe to the top of the tray and let it drizzle down back into the tank. the tank might not have very good circulation thou.

[mincedmeat]

im guessing if u have the over head trays , than just pipe to the top of the tray and let it drizzle down back into the tank. the tank might not have very good circulation thou.

i agree too. i recently converted to HOF but the circulation wasn't good either and I could see one side of the tank was cleaner than the other primarily because of how the moving was circulating in the tank. I just did my WC and decided to switch back to an internal filter, even if it's ugly.

[zonkkie]

internal pumps usually quite weak, might not have the power to drive the water through an OHF.

[SeVenZ]

what i do is i add another small pump for circulations or use an eblow at the outlet.

[takaco]

I planning on using this pump Dophin P708 Powerhead top filter Ac 220V/240V but its too big for my 2ft tank /take too much space

Picture:




Only the Box*

[takaco]

im guessing if u have the over head trays , than just pipe to the top of the tray and let it drizzle down back into the tank. the tank might not have very good circulation thou.

i agree too. i recently converted to HOF but the circulation wasn't good either and I could see one side of the tank was cleaner than the other primarily because of how the moving was circulating in the tank. I just did my WC and decided to switch back to an internal filter, even if it's ugly.

I guess i know what's the reason why my tank circulation suck


my filter all one side

[takaco]

internal pumps usually quite weak, might not have the power to drive the water through an OHF.

I think so too yesterday i tried fixing tube/pipe the amout of water pump was low

[stormhawk]

Your water circulation seems fine from the picture but if you intend to use the OHF you will need a stronger powerhead than the one currently in your tank. With the OHF in place you can remove the plastic box filters to conserve space.

The plant on the right is a Dracaena species aka "lucky bamboo". If you don't let it grow above water soon, it will rot and die in a few months time. This plant is toxic to pets.

[takaco]

Your water circulation seems fine from the picture but if you intend to use the OHF you will need a stronger powerhead than the one currently in your tank. With the OHF in place you can remove the plastic box filters to conserve space.

The plant on the right is a Dracaena species aka "lucky bamboo". If you don't let it grow above water soon, it will rot and die in a few months time. This plant is toxic to pets.

Mind giving me tip on how to grow it ?Cause the plnt on the left i have no problem growing it

[takaco]

Dracaena species aka "lucky bamboo". i planning on removing it from the tank and plant it in a vase

[stormhawk]

That works too. Keep in a shallow dish of water like how they are normally sold at markets and shops. As long as the upper parts of the plant is not fully submerged, it will survive.

[takaco]

Dracaena species aka "lucky bamboo". i planning on removing it from the tank and plant it in a vase

ID wrongly .. the plant died/ dry up

[stormhawk]

It is Dracaena sanderiana. Commonly sold at LFS for aquarium use but not meant to be as such. You can Google for photos if you are not sure. I don't know how your plant dried up, but reading more on their care would be best if you happen to buy these again.