I may look into that filter digital punk. Just so I have filtration til the new one is done. I've used that whisper filter in a 5.5g fishtank before. Didn't know that it could be used in little water tho. That's great news since they are cheap and readily available by me.
Now the build, ge foam...as in ge brand like ge silicone? And peat miss is something I can neve seem to find so I would have. Skipped that anyways. I have Eco-earth plantation soil which I believe is just coco fiber so that with some sand would work for me. Do I need to tint the glue with a quikrete concrete dye? Or not needed? Thanks for such a quick response. I'm planning on putting an aquarium heater under the false bottom as well. Should I also make an access panel for that just to be safe?