Re: DIY sponge filters

["Keith Denson" <kaydee1938 at hotmail_com>]

Yes, wet the foam and Put it in the freezer.when it is solid bore
a hole in it to the required diamiter and depth with a drill/bit.

Happy Drilling
Kaydee


>From: "James Randall" <rover1043 at msn_com>
>Reply-To: killietalk at aka_org
>To: <killietalk at aka_org>
>Subject: Re: DIY sponge filters
>Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 11:36:43 -0400
>
>Hi, I have been watching this thread  with great interest. I've got both 
>the hydro filters and my own. The Chicago Killifish Association has great 
>info on making your own filters. My self I use a piece of copper tubing 
>that I have sharpened the end sort of like a leather working tool. works 
>for me.  I then fasten the sponge to a piece of slate with silicone sealer  
>Jim Randall
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Wright Huntley
>Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 10:38 AM
>To: killietalk at aka_org
>Subject: Re: DIY sponge filters
>
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>
>Daniel McMonigle wrote:
> > My personal favorite DIY sponge is the one where you cut a 1" hole from 
>the top almost to the bottom then insert a large air stone. The sponge acts 
>as the airlift.
>
>I don't find it easy to cut such a hole. Care to advise us?
>
>Wright
>
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