Non SW question.

lacosta28 · 03/14/2011, 11:34 PM

I helped my brother setup his new 150 gallon FW tank. Instead of buying those cheap HOB filters he went with a wet dry sump. We want to put carbon in it to clear up the water a little bit before we start to transfer fish. We bought some carbon but what can we put it in? I read you can use socks for sumps to put carbon it but I know there are cheaper materials. Can anyone give us some advise on how to make our own carbon filter?

agreeive?fish · 03/14/2011, 11:44 PM

panty hose,(but the clog up fast), mesh nylon bags...basicly anything that is safe in water , that will allow water flow thru it and contain the carbon...

Skeptic_07 · 03/14/2011, 11:44 PM

you could probably use a reactor like the TLF reactor or even a small aquaclear filter would work you just need one of those mesh bags to put the carbon in.

Michael · 03/15/2011, 12:33 AM

A mesh bag or a pair of ladies stockings would work, and work well, just watch the detritus which can get onto it.

lacosta28 · 03/15/2011, 12:43 AM

Thanks guys. Off to wal mart I go with my new information.

03/14/2011, 11:34 PM	#1
lacosta28 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 632	Non SW question. I helped my brother setup his new 150 gallon FW tank. Instead of buying those cheap HOB filters he went with a wet dry sump. We want to put carbon in it to clear up the water a little bit before we start to transfer fish. We bought some carbon but what can we put it in? I read you can use socks for sumps to put carbon it but I know there are cheaper materials. Can anyone give us some advise on how to make our own carbon filter?

03/15/2011, 12:33 AM	#4
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	A mesh bag or a pair of ladies stockings would work, and work well, just watch the detritus which can get onto it. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

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03/14/2011, 11:44 PM	#2
agreeive?fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,803	panty hose,(but the clog up fast), mesh nylon bags...basicly anything that is safe in water , that will allow water flow thru it and contain the carbon...

03/14/2011, 11:44 PM	#3
Skeptic_07 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lawn guy land Posts: 1,418	you could probably use a reactor like the TLF reactor or even a small aquaclear filter would work you just need one of those mesh bags to put the carbon in.

03/15/2011, 12:43 AM	#5
lacosta28 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 632	Thanks guys. Off to wal mart I go with my new information.