Filtration For Multiple Tanks

What is the best way to filter multiple tanks that are going to be on a rack. Right now we use mostly HOB and a canister. Is there a way that I could build a 1 sump for multiple tanks the biggest probably being a 30 gallon? If so are there directions? I would appreciate the help because if I can avoid having 10 HOB's I would be more than excited.

Buy a bunch of sponge filters and hook them up to 1 pump. MUUUCH cheaper than HOB's.

Get a blower and plum it in with PVC. Alot of work but pretty cheep. Then you can put more than one sponge in your tanks. I use 3 or 4 in my tanks with alot of fish in them

I have 1 pump running 18 tanks right now. #2 Spoonge filter in most.

KMX wrote:

I have 1 pump running 18 tanks right now. #2 Spoonge filter in most.

Pump was used cost me $50
18 spoonge filters @ $5 each
and then plastic tubing around $3

So I have 18 filters & AIR! for all my tanks coming off one pump line. ALl for around $145...not bad if you think about it all.....

If it is drilled or not. U can use a sump. I am filtering 4. X 30g. And a 55. All plumbed to a diy sump

2- 40 gallon sumps should be good enough to accommodate your project.

I like the sponge filter idea too, sounds much easier than anything else. :)

I agree with sponges. Regardless I have to agree with the wife it makes things a lot easier.

Smart man!!

Where is the best place to get a pump? This is probably going to run 6 or so tanks.

online @ Jhemico or Kens.... I think. If you cant there look around on some forums I always see people selling pumps.

I have a few that will run 100's of tanks, if you need one that will give you all the air you will ever need let me know.

Ya'll are awesome thank you. And fern if you have one that you are willing to sell could you just pm me a price that way I can talk to my wife about it. THANK YOU!!!

Well I guess I am lost a little bit. I have purchased 4 lustar hydros. 2 I, 1 III, and 1 IV. I have also purchased a whisper 100 to power all 4 and it was working for the past week. Now, I cannot get all four to run off this pump, however, when I lift the one that is not running about half an inch off the aquarium bottom it kicks on and starts working. As soon as I put it down, it quits again. What am I doing wrong?

Hey im setting up a 30g hexagonal tank I picked up for next to nothing. I need a filter for it and dont want to use the 350 magnum I have! Does anyone have a spare Aqua Clear or anything comparable to it that they would part with? I want to use atleast 1 filter on it 30-50gallon prefferably.

Also im having some trouble finding a hood/lighting for the dang tank, if anyone could assist me or atleast shoot me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.