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Other DIY Filter Plans

Here are do-it-yourself plans for contructing other types of saltwater aquarium filters, such as biological filtration carbon tube and fluidized style setups, and a simple PVC tap water purification filter.
Carbon Tube Filtration System Plan
From your About Guides, Stan & Debbie Hauter give their instructions for building a simple and efficient carbon tube filter that incorporates the use of Hiatt Distributors Limited TBPC (Tri-Based Pelletized Carbon) for biological filtration.
How To Make a Simple PVC Tap Water Purification Filter
If you are using fresh tap water as the source to make-up aquarium saltwater or top-off your system with, here are easy to follow instructions from Don Carner for making a simple PVC constructed tap water filter that can achieve about the same purification results as with a more costly commerical TWP (Tap Water Purifier).
Fluidized Biological Filter Plan
From Peter Z's Fishline DIY Projects, a schematic outline for constructing a fluidized biological filter system.

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