How to Set Up a Multi-Aquarium Filtration

Fish tanks are a fun way to bring the beauty of nature into your home. Many people have more than one tank. For some of them, it's about enjoying the hobby. For others, it's about a source of income. Whatever the reason, keeping multiple tanks can be expensive, especially when it comes to setting up filters for all the tanks. For multi-tank owners, there are a few methods you can use to create a centralized filter system. The easiest and least expensive method is to use a multiple box filter setup. Using box filters allows for multi-tank filtration while allowing for water differences in each tank.

Things You'll Need

  • Assembled fish tanks
  • Heavy duty aquarium air pump
  • Air tubing
  • Air line splitter with adjustable valves
  • Check valve
  • Box filters
  • Filter media
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clear an area for your tanks and assemble them.

    • 2

      Fill the box filters with filter media. Connect each box filter to a length of airline. Sink each filter into a tank.

    • 3

      Gather the air lines and connect them to the air line splitter. Connect the splitter to the air pump being sure to place the check valve between the splitter and the pump.

    • 4

      Plug in the pump to start the box filters working. Use the valves on the splitter to adjust the flow of air to each box filter.