Ah, now I know what you mean! I was thinking of a complex bucket
structure, but what you're suggesting is exactly what I already have
in my tiny tank for my cory's

It's a shame there isn't a cheap way of importing from the states.
Both filter and airpump will probably cost the same to import as to
buy - but to add insult to injury, the usual what you pay in dollars
we pay in sterling & they won't have it in stock :- )

I suppose with a lump of filter foam, & a modified hose pipe I could
do the same for a fraction of the price. Plus I already have two air
filters, I just need to rig up some housing to use them outside.

wrote in message ...
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products.../Shopay00.aspx
hydro V sponge filter $9.99
air pump
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products.../Shopay00.aspx
cheapest double outlet. we get em here at a discount store, Kmart for 8-9 bucks.

we also have water troughs that hold 100 gallons, rubbermaids... they are tough
plastic that hold up really well. not pretty but ....
yes, water lilies are good for cover. Ingrid