Cheap and Easy Aquarium Filter

Buying fish filters becomes a bit pricey over time so why not make your own

Step 1 What you'll need

ok we'll need a used aqua-tech: ez-change filter
a pair of scissors
hot glue and hot glue gun
activated carbon you can get it at walmart or any pet store
web vent filters you can get at most hardware stores

Comments

[fegundez1]

I have been doing this kind of filter reworking for quite a while and it is truly a good idea. Remember that what you really need is to make enough room for bio filtration not too much carbon inside! One sign that you are overfeeding is a filter that gets clogged very quickly. Good Instructable well done and useful too.

[groovy]

great way to save money on those overpriced ones from the pet shops ..I,ll been doing this tonight...

[Treefork]

Is there a specific hot glue stick needed (or more specifically to be avoided)? Is it safe for the fish?

[spacepirate04]

How well does it filter compared to the store bought one?

[greenleaf35]

it filters the same as the store bought one only cost less

[Scott_Tx]

I just tore off my old one and stuffed floss behind it. Its more of a medium for bacteria/whatever to grow on than an actual filter.