As I was looking for ideas on how to plumb my new nano, I came across this tank.
It's plumbed to a canister filter, so no concern for sump overflow.
I kept trying to figure out ways I can do without a true overflow and it seems if I want a truly clean tank, this method using canister filter seems to be the best way.
However, my thoughts were to DIY a custom canister filter.
I have an eheim 2234 but (1) not enough flow, (2) no light or space for chaeto/heater.
Instead, based on this article, considering making a custom canister filter with a 12L Lock n Lock container. Add an inline heater.
Parts needed:
1. 12L Lock-n-Lock plastic
2. Eheim 1000 (265 gph, 3.0"x2.1"x3.7") / Eheim 1250 (317 gph, 7.1"x3.8"x4.7") / Eheim 1260 (635 gph, 8.6"x4.6"x6.3")
3. plastic hose
4. Clear tube - FOC (from old filter)
L-joint - FOC (from old stuff)
Suction clips - FOC (from old stuff)
7. Silicon
8. Submersible light
9. Inline heater
Now, the cons of using a canister filter:
(1) harder to access equipment (pump)
(2) limited to external skimmer or NO skimmer.
(3) no ATO (besides straight to tank)
(4) no controller
(5) no automated dosing
Now the question would be:
is it worth all the cons for this 4-side view?
After all this, I may just end up with a triangular overflow and just sump it.
