My phosban reactor/pump prefilter

[Pedro]

Okay it's nothing crazy but i got tired of having my reactors fill up with detritus/crap which eventually shortens the useful life of the product and makes it more expensive. So i came up with this idea. It can be modified to be used as a pump prefilter as well. The diameter is nice because it allows plenty of water to get through. Parts i used are a 5inch to 4inch reducing coupling. One 4" cap. A set of fluval 303 sponges from petlands, they fit perfect. I drilled a hole in the pvc, inserted the hose through for a snug fit and attached it together. I wanted to make the output neater, but that's all i had on hand. Then i fitted the sponge on top. The sponge is easy to keep clean and it keeps alot of crap from clogging the reactor prematurely.

 

[Vic8361]

That's a great idea Pedro.

Vic

 

[Pedro]

Thanks Vic. There's room for more pumps too if you have. I would say that 2 fit nicely inside.

 

[deelucky]

very nice idea,you always got some good stuff going on,im thinking of getting a phos-reactor soon.