Few days ago, I turned a 3 gallon aqueon frameless cube aquarium into a AIO pico tank. To my surprise, it was surprisingly easy and costs are relatively low. Thus, I am looking into turning my 40B with a sump at the bottom to a AIO.
Why would I do this?
1) I have two 24" reefbrite and 24'' T5/MH light combo. it doesn't really provide full coverage for a 36 inch tank
2) The draining sound is sort of "loud" with sump being at bottom
3) I honestly didn't find a sump useful except for holding more water.
Since this would go in the living room, I would still like for it to be the best as possible. (display tank is at basement)
While I was looking for inspiration of how to build the AIO, I found a blueprint on EBAY
I really like the filter sock idea. But question arises:
1) What is the point of the 2 board near the return pump? Does it make filtration better? or should i mimic the fiji cube design?
2) Should I put this at the side or at the back?
with that being said, any ideas? suggestions? advice?
thanks in advance!
Why would I do this?
1) I have two 24" reefbrite and 24'' T5/MH light combo. it doesn't really provide full coverage for a 36 inch tank
2) The draining sound is sort of "loud" with sump being at bottom
3) I honestly didn't find a sump useful except for holding more water.
Since this would go in the living room, I would still like for it to be the best as possible. (display tank is at basement)
While I was looking for inspiration of how to build the AIO, I found a blueprint on EBAY
I really like the filter sock idea. But question arises:
1) What is the point of the 2 board near the return pump? Does it make filtration better? or should i mimic the fiji cube design?
2) Should I put this at the side or at the back?
with that being said, any ideas? suggestions? advice?
thanks in advance!