filtering multiple tanks

[alexander hughes]

so i have kept tanks for a while now and am thinking about setting a rack up with a 40 breeder on the bottom and ten gallons in the middle and top. i am very experienced with fishkeeping and want to filter multiple tanks with one filter. I am not worried about spreading disease because i only buy from trusted breeders and i quarantine my fish. does anyone know how i can have an airline or possibly bridge the tanks?
thank you

 

[deeda]

You would be better off filtering the individual tanks with sponge filters or using HMF (Hamburg Matten Filters) and a proper size air pump.

A canister filter won't be able to remove debris from different tanks without some serious DIY skills.

A sump will also require some DIY skills and probably the need to drill the tanks for drain and fill and probably an overflow.

 

[nzafi]

Like deeda said, the filtration of choice for such setups are either sponge filters or hmf which is a more effective sponge filter.