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A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Aquatics

Thomas M. Sasala

Contents

• 1.0 Introduction
• 2.0 Wet/Dry Filters (W/D)
  • 2.1 How They Work
  • 2.2 Prefilter
  • 2.3 Sump and Bio-tower
    • 2.3.1 Sump
    • 2.3.2 Bio-tower
  • 2.4 Construction of a W/D filter
  • 2.5 The Cost
• 3.0 Protein Skimmers
  • 3.1 Protein Skimmers, How They Work
  • 3.2 Counter Current, Air Driven
    • 3.2.1 Construction
    • 3.2.2 The Cost of a Protein Skimmer
• 4.0 Hoods
• 5.0 Stands
• 6.0 Conclusion
• Comments and Questions
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C

1.0 Introduction

When given a choice, we invariably buy the best possible equipment within the constraint of our funds. Therefore, why not invest in the best possible aquatic environment while not committing vast amounts of capital? Thus the Do-It-Yourself guide to Aquatics.

This guide will give practical designs and implementations of wet/dry filter systems, protein skimmers, lighting hoods and stands. Through personal experience and information gathered from the net.gurus, all the elements for building and operating an advanced aquatic environment on a poor man's budget will be given.

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