Quote Originally Posted by afgun View Post
I'm interested in this project... any progress?

Another interesting DIY on this topic is at http://angel-strike.com/aquarium/CirculationSystem.html

I've seen another of somewhat similar design but can't find the URL right now...
Not yet. There are so many things that I need to do first in order to get onto the next step. Thanks for the link, I love checking out different ideas and DIY stuff.

Quote Originally Posted by ScorpiNO View Post
Ok man, just so you know, those drums have problems too. People have had to send them back due to seizing from sand. Just an FYI.
I have heard this for every unit out there....it's the cost to a benefit. unions and regular maintenence as well as a filtered input should slow the major issues.