Things You'll Need
- Aquarium powerhead pump with 3/4-inch inlet standpipe fitting
- Thin-walled, 3/4-inch diameter PVC pipe
- End cap for 3/4-inch diameter PVC pipe
- Hacksaw or PVC saw
- Household water filter canister-style cartridge - 2 micron
Instructions
Assemble the Filter
Cut a 1/2-inch length and a 1 1/2-inch length of 3/4-inch-diameter PVC pipe.
Attach PVC end cap to the 1 1/2-inch length of 3/4-inch-diameter PVC pipe by twisting tightly into place.
Insert the capped length of 3/4-inch diameter PVC pipe into the hole on one end of the canister-style filter cartridge. It should fit snugly.
Place the 1/2-inch length of 3/4-inch-diameter PVC pipe over the standpipe inlet of the powerhead pump.
Insert the PVC-ringed standpipe inlet of the powerhead pump into the open hole on the end of the canister-style filter cartridge.
Place the assembled filter into the corner of the aquarium so the capped PVC pipe rests on the bottom. Make sure the powerhead is completely submerged before you turn on the pump.