I’ve started working on my filters. Here are step by step instructions on how I’m building them:
1) Get a standard 5 gallon bucket. Remove the handle from the bucket. Cut the bottom 2 inches off the bucket. I used a table saw. Initially cutting into the bucket and then rotating the bucket until it was completely cut.
2) Cut a piece of eggcrate to cover the opening of the bottom of the bucket. I used wire cutters.
3) Drill 6 to 8 holes into the side of the bucket approximately 1” from the bottom of the bucket.
4) Use zip ties to secure the eggcrate to the bucket. Cut the extra lengths off the zip ties.
5) Take 2” cutoff piece from the bucket and drill 1.2 million holes into it to use as a drip plate.
6) Fill bucket with bio balls, leaving enough space for the drip plate to placed on top of the bio balls.
7) Place drip plate on top of bio balls.
Fill drip plate with filter floss material.
Steps I still haven’t done:
a) Install bulkhead or other plumbing through bucket top.
b) Install plumbing from tank to filter
c) Place trickle filter on sponge within a sump tank
