DIY canister with HD buckets?

[captmicha]

I kept being told that these always fail sooner or later, even with the screw on lids, so I’ve never done one.

Then a few people told me to put the pump on the output, not the input, and that’ll reduce pressure and keep it from leaking.

Any thoughts?

I really, really don’t want a bunch of water on the floor. But ready made filter prices these days make multiple tank keeping expensive.

 

[FishEggs]

I've tried it with the pump on the return side and I couldn't get the lid to stop leaking.
It's risky enough with regular manufactured canister filters I wasn't gonna keep trying with 220 gallons at stake.

 

[captmicha]

I've tried it with the pump on the return side and I couldn't get the lid to stop leaking.
It's risky enough with regular manufactured canister filters I wasn't gonna keep trying with 220 gallons at stake.

I’d really like to know how people are getting these to work!

I’m going to look for something with a clamp or a house water system filter canister.

 

[FishEggs]

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