DIY canister filter.

Hey guys I've been searching the inter-webs for a DIY canister filter to replace my 2 HOB marineland pens that I have 150 and 300 I think. I still haven't decided weather to go with a canister filter or a sump I'm currently curing my LR and am planning on using the HOB's from friends old setups until either I build a sump out of my old 20g or make a canister filter.

As I understand a canister filter, water comes in passes over a debris filter sock or some other form, goes over bio media, then chemical media (i.e, carbon) then over more sponge.

Surfed the inter-webs some more found these two posts.
DIY PVC pipe Canister Filter. Step by step. : Aquatic Plant Central
Uruguay en El Acuarista :: Ver tema - Filtro Canister "by Sumo"

sorry for the language burier on the second post not sure what language.

I'm trying to stick to a budge if possible college kid here paying complete way. But I understand if I need to spend the cash I will and party less.


Well if anyone has and advice I'd be very thankful.

Reventon_man

 

wow, that is impressive

 

i translated the second page through google translation tools.

Google Translate

it seems like a cheap and awesome way to build a canister filter. i'm totally going to try it.

 

Second post is in Spanish

 

too cool i never thaught of that i love to diy why buy it when you can build it even better for the cash