Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

                          40 - 45 minutes

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  • Aquarium Filter Box
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Aquarium Filter Box
  • Using a black sharpie marker, mark the box for accurate holes.
  • Make sure the hole is a little bit smaller than the soft PVC pipe.

Using a black sharpie marker, mark the box for accurate holes.

Make sure the hole is a little bit smaller than the soft PVC pipe.

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Step 2

  • Use the utility knife to cut a hole in the marked position to attach the pipe.
  • Be very careful as the box is difficult to cut.

Use the utility knife to cut a hole in the marked position to attach the pipe.

Be very careful as the box is difficult to cut.

Step 3

  • Using the same utility knife, make a hole in the bottom of the plastic box for the water to come out.
  • Be very careful as the box is difficult to cut.

Using the same utility knife, make a hole in the bottom of the plastic box for the water to come out.

Step 4

  • Attach the soft PVC pipe with the aquarium powerhead.
  • Make sure it is properly connected.

Attach the soft PVC pipe with the aquarium powerhead.

Make sure it is properly connected.

Step 5

  • Insert the soft PVC pipe in the plastic box.

Insert the soft PVC pipe in the plastic box.

Step 6

  • With a telfon tape properly wrap the soft PVC pipe for no leakage of water.

With a telfon tape properly wrap the soft PVC pipe for no leakage of water.

Step 7

  • Use aquarium-safe silicone glue to seal the soft PVC pipe with the plastic box.
  • Make sure to let the silicone glue dry for 30 minutes.

Use aquarium-safe silicone glue to seal the soft PVC pipe with the plastic box.

Make sure to let the silicone glue dry for 30 minutes.

Step 8

  • Add your desired filter media best suited for your aquarium.

Add your desired filter media best suited for your aquarium.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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