I just bought a used das 150 gal tank and don't know how to set up the "in-tank" filter system. Any help?

Question

The filter "box" inside the tank has two cylinder type filters but also has two empty square sections in the "box" that I don't know what to do with. I have put heaters in them but am not sure if that if what they are for. any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I have never had a DAS tank. I have always used canister filters.

Answer 1

ok honey 1st of all take the heaters out it looks like you have the filter's in the up right position here are the directions 4 you hope this helped ♥

Under Gravel Filter

Step1Take out all gravel, fish and decorations from your tank. If this is a new tank, install the filter before adding any of these other things.

Step2Place the under gravel filter that is appropriately sized for your tank in the bottom of the tank with the riser tubes sticking up near the top of the tank.

Step3Cover the bottom of the tank with 1 to 2 inches of aquarium gravel.

Step4Slide air stones down the riser tubes so that bubbles rise up inside the tube. This causes water to be drawn through the gravel and out the riser tubes, filtering the waste out through the gravel. This can also be achieved using an actual pump, which results in a higher flow rate.

Step5Clean your gravel once a week with a gravel-vac so it can properly act as a filter. The slow moving water over the gravel also allows large amounts of beneficial bacteria to grow on the gravel so you receive some of the benefits of a bio-wheel without the expense.

Hang-On Filter

Step1Choose a filter that is appropriately sized for your tank, and is large enough to filter your entire tank five times per hour. For example, use a 100-gallon-per-hour filter with a 20-gallon tank.

Step2Remove the filter from the box and assemble it per the instructions included with it. Usually you only have to place the filter media inside it and attach the water pick-up tube.

Step3Hang the filter on the aquarium so that the bottom water pick-up tube is submerged.

Step4Plug the filter in and check that it is properly pumping water through.

Canister Filters

Step1Purchase a canister system that is powerful enough to handle the amount of water in your aquarium.

Step2Set the canister underneath your tank or hang smaller ones on the tank.

Step3Attach the plumbing to the canister so that you have and "in" and "out" hose.

Step4Put the hose that sucks water into the canister at about mid-depth on one side of the aquarium.

Step5Fasten the output hose for passing the filtered water so it is just above the surface of the water on the other side of the tank. This allows you the option of adding a bio-wheel at the end of this hose for better biological filtration.

Step6Affix a bio wheel underneath the outlet tube if you desire the biological filtration it provides.

Step7Power up the filter and check that water is properly flowing out the outlet.