Thanks for the tips beck. If this doesnt work out, I'll think of redesigning it. I will definitely take your advice about a sink screen insert for now to avoid clogging the outlet hose. Good thinking.
I turned it on and had it running throughout the night. My water cleared right up, and flow is still smooth and even through both output tubes to each stream. No where did I say this is a permanent and 100% reliable fix, but for under 10$ I figured I'd give it a try to reduce my maintenance for now. And like I said, the water in the false bottom does not flow quickly, so particles settle. If I dont need to move the tank for syphoning purposes, they shouldnt even have to be filtered. They can just chillax on the bottom glass :P
I may build a large filter box surrounding the pump also as a preliminary larger filter. Then use this for any remaining particles that get through.
And as for the ease of cleaning and replacing the filtering media, it is very simple. The black end sticks into the pump, and the other 1/8" tube goes into a quick connect T. Each brass fitting just slides into the large tube, so all joint are easily able to pull apart quickly. Id much rather take the assembly out and replace the media elsewhere, then to have to drag the tank across the house, and spend 20-30 minutes syphoning, refilling, and repeating until the particles are removed. All while disturbing the darts.
I'll let you guys know how this little experiment goes over the next week. If it lasts longer then 3 days while keeping the water clean, I'm ahead of where I was before
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