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SIDE VIEW OF
HOMEMADE FILTER

Each filter houses a pump. #1 - 290gph, #2 and #3 - 90gph ea. Total GPH 470
Filter/pump (#1) pumps filtered water into the 20 gallon tank that houses 11 Jack Dempseys.
Filter/pump (#2) pumps filtered water directly into an old Ehiem filter canister that is supported on the rims above the aquariums and feeds water that is treated with carbon filtration directly into the 40 gallon tank by gravity feed.
Filter/pump (#3) pumps filtered water directly into the 40 gallon tank.
Two large siphons (#4) keep water levels in check and keep most of the debris off the bottom and into the filters.
This layout works very well. If power goes out there is no chance of any overflow and the entire systems remains at a constant 77.5 degrees F +- .2

TOWER FILTER CHAMBER w/CARBON

The filters have ceramic bio media in the bottom and covering over the top of the pump. Over that is a layer of polyester filter material. The debris is sucked through the lid, filtered and then returned by the pump to other areas.

These filters are submerged in water in a 10 gallon aquarium. There is an airstone along with a 200 watt heater. Water siphons in from the main (40) tank through a double siphon. The debris is then sucked into one of the filters and cleaned.

11
Jack Dempseys

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Jack Dempseys