Quick little update for today, I decided to ditch the stock filter sock the waterbox came with and upgrade to a media basket. But instead of going and ordering one I decided to try to make my own since time is what I got a lot of right now. Took measurements cut plexiglass glued it with crazy glue and let it sit to dry for about 30 mins. Came back to test fit to only find out that it was about 1-2mm too wide. So pretty much I had to go take one side off shave it down about 1-2mm glue it back wait and try again. I made the center shelf removable as well for future if needed. While I was letting glue dry I went ahead and ordered some purigen and some polyester filter media. Not sure what to run in 3rd part in media basket so will stay empty for now. I Was also thinking about plastidiping it black to cover up the finger prints left by the glue, as I’ve read that once the dip dries it’s pretty much non toxic plastic. Instead I decided to just leave it alone and not put what I have in my tank at risk since no one is really gonna see it once it’s in the tank. Added media today, removed the brackets inside first chamber to allow the media basket to slide in, glad to say it fit.. bit snug but it’s in !
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