~ Hey ~ Does anyone know how to make a filter yourself using maybe an airpump and any other supplies instead of buying a power filter? This is just an idea, it most likely does not work but if anyone has tried it and it worked for them please let me know!


Thanks!

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/manage...nge_Filter.html

I made something very similar for my 3 gal fish bowl, except its tiny with a small air pump and made from a little fancy glass salt/pepper shaker. Works pretty good and is better then no filteration for my betta.

Often in ponding we make our own filters, using a container of some sort (55 gal barrels or rubbermaids), foam or bio balls or shredded pvc or lava rock(not a good idea) as well as a pump. I'm sure the same principals can be used in making an aquarium filter. as a matter of fact i just remembered a site with instructions...Emperor's Goldfish

I hope this helps!
Andy

i printed the one for the 5 MINUTE sponge thing and i am going to try to make it! Can i buy the sponge or filter floss at a pet store? Where can i buy the tubing?

Thanks!

Most pet stores should have it if not bigalsonline should

As for hoses same thing

okay! Thanks i will go to my lfs store after Christmas and see becuase maybe i get a gift card to petso becuase my mom will not by any more stuff becuase she claims i have enough! Thanks!