Question Regarding Filters And Large Tanks.

[coldcazzie]

I would ideally like to try and get away from using commercial filters, nothing wrong with them, but in principle why should I pay £250 for a great big filter when I can replicate said filter using a 3000LPH powerhead and a block of foam for £50.

How would go about building a sump without drilling through glass? Should I go see the Saltwater friends for that?

Where can you get a 3000l/h powerhead from for under £50?! So far the pumps I have found are usually about £70-80 for around 2500l/h. For that price you can get a whole external and you don't have to buy the media and the sealant and everything you'd need to make a sump... clearly I'm looking in the wrong places! Tell me tell me!

well, £60.
http/www.swelluk.com/aquarium/pumps-and-powerheads-33/water-pumps-206/aquarium-systems-new-jet-1700-3000lph-300.html

Cool will have to remember that - I don't need as much as 3000l/h but the 2300l/h might do for me and that's the cheapest so far. Ta