HOW TO: Build an aquarium overflow weir

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @ShotofJameson
    @ShotofJameson 8 лет назад

    U are the man !!! Im upgrading to a 150 from a 90 gallon african cichlid tank and I can't decide whether to run a sump or 2 fx6 filters , but with every 1 of your video's I watch I'm leaning towards a sump , I most definitely love ur channel. Hands down the best channel on youtube for fish keeping

  • @A1J9R93
    @A1J9R93 8 лет назад +1

    YOURE THE BEST! When I watched your internal sump video last week, I was thinking "Man, I wish he did one with a weir". Thank you so much for this incredibly useful information!!!

  • @kurtcooper3699
    @kurtcooper3699 5 лет назад

    Just wanted to say thank u for your cost saving & simple alternatives to paying retail for essentials or upgraded options. Its a great benefit to lots of folks that probably never think to say thank you

  • @Satterfield_Exotics
    @Satterfield_Exotics 8 лет назад +2

    Nice! Love the slightly longer videos! Never thought about using a bucket for overflows and filters and its a great plan! Thank you!

  • @cichlidbro8566
    @cichlidbro8566 8 лет назад +1

    Short and to the point. Pretty sure I'll be attempting this one soon but that massive canister filter's pretty cool too!

  • @razor252525
    @razor252525 8 лет назад +1

    Awesome video! So practical. Yet another idea that I'll be implementing into my fish room soon! Thanks Joey

  • @heiaheiaheiahei
    @heiaheiaheiahei 8 лет назад

    like the way you show how to undone the hole, simple & easy.

  • @FeraAcademy
    @FeraAcademy 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the great explanation Joey! I have to set one of these up on my 210 so this was VERY informative.

  • @toddl311
    @toddl311 8 лет назад +1

    I recently bought your book. I havent really read to much of it just yet, but the parts that I did read were great. I have seen what feels like close to all of your videos. While I read the book my mind puts the words into your voice as if I was watching one of your videos, its kinda creepy sounding but I cant get it out of my head... keep up the great videos!!

  • @DaSlice
    @DaSlice 8 лет назад

    another great video! now we need more podcasts!

  • @jensthomsen3334
    @jensthomsen3334 8 лет назад +4

    nice vid :-) i would like to see the "Do a diy hang on back overflow box" down to a sump. Regards :-)

  • @animeshpokhriyal203
    @animeshpokhriyal203 Год назад +1

    Hi I am looking to make one like this and wanted to ask
    Can't we just make teeth on upper section of the pipe and use a taller pipe
    Thereby removing the need for wier.

  • @davidbrewer8309
    @davidbrewer8309 5 лет назад

    Great information. This helped me better understand my built in wier on my 92 gallon corner tank. Thanks

  • @WanjiJibei
    @WanjiJibei 8 лет назад

    More ideas for me to use in the future. Thanks Joey

  • @maaz_khan_7_
    @maaz_khan_7_ 8 лет назад +3

    I always wanted to see a video like this!by that I mean..something helpful and useful. Good job.👍😊

  • @twitchycygnus
    @twitchycygnus 4 года назад

    Got the book, love the book. Would recommend 10/10

  • @jcxstargazer
    @jcxstargazer 4 года назад

    I just see it as more work than required and a permanently modified tank. Plus takes up room in the tank. I made a diy 12 gal sump from a cooler and some spare odds and ends for my 55 gal. . Instead on drilling for the tank output or using a pump for the tank output to the sump. I used large hose black garden hose for both input and output to the sump. Then clear hose from behind the tank down into the tank. The output from the tank to sump has a 16 oz clear water bottle screen with filter around it so fish are safe and can’t be sucked in. From tank to sump is siphon powered and is made to where if the power goes out the water level in the tank can’t drop more than a couple inches nothing can overflow . And from the sump to the tank is a pump I modded to accept the garden hose The end result is simple easy to make takes up very little room and Doesn’t require any sort of modifications to the tank. And it’s whisper quite.

  • @plumplover99
    @plumplover99 6 лет назад

    I just purchased your book. love the channel. Your awesome.

  • @thefishguy8229
    @thefishguy8229 8 лет назад +33

    Do a diy hang on back overflow box

  • @drdurso3114
    @drdurso3114 5 лет назад +1

    All that depends on the flow capability down to the sump being quite a bit greater than the flow up from the sump pumps. When the flow down is getting marginal - you'll first lose all skimming.. the weir water level will equal the tank water level.. because the increased head pressure in the tank forces the pump flow rate down the overflow/standpipe. For a 1.25" schedule 40 durso style overflow - that is about 600 GPH. 625 max

  • @riftcultureuk3729
    @riftcultureuk3729 8 лет назад

    Lots of great info in that video, thanks very much.

  • @jamesd6920
    @jamesd6920 8 лет назад

    as always Joey, Great video!

  • @thekingofdiy
    @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад +3

    In todays video we focus on how to build an aquarium overflow weir so you can ad sump filtration to your aquarium.
    Get the ultimate DIY aquarium book ► thekingofdiy.com
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    • @cookster3333
      @cookster3333 8 лет назад

      Hey can you just use 3 120gph pumps one in my tank and one in my sump instead if using a over flow ?

    • @ScreamingForClemency
      @ScreamingForClemency 8 лет назад

      +chris cook and where does the 3rd one go? sounds like a bad idea if you ask me, although, i know u didn't ask me..
      think about what would happen if the pump in the sump fails but the pump in the tank doesn't fail under that scenario.

    • @cookster3333
      @cookster3333 8 лет назад

      +ScreamingForClemency vary true thanks man so you use a over flow to go into the sump then use a pump to pump it back into the main tank ?

    • @ScreamingForClemency
      @ScreamingForClemency 8 лет назад

      chris cook yeah that's how most people do it. one pump is usually the way to go.

    • @cookster3333
      @cookster3333 8 лет назад

      +ScreamingForClemency Thanks

  • @uday899
    @uday899 4 года назад

    Thank you very much brother... Instead of drilling hole we can use Diy Overflow using PVC pipes (available in youtube)...

  • @MrCpolzin
    @MrCpolzin 7 лет назад

    Joey you are the man !!! Thank you brother.

  • @RachelOLeary
    @RachelOLeary 8 лет назад +1

    I got a lot out of this video. What is your opinion on just including the foam with the weir? any detriment?

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад

      +Rachel O'leary And still using it as an overflow? well, if you put anything in front of flowing water it will slow it down to some extent. The finer the sponge, the more it will slow it down. With the water being slowed down, it will have to rise higher on the aquarium side of the tank to overflow the same amount. That raised water level is not a big deal, but it does mean that your sump will have to be able to accommodate that much extra water during a power outage.

    • @maximiliankaysen1425
      @maximiliankaysen1425 3 года назад

      Instablaster...

  • @Jstroman221
    @Jstroman221 8 лет назад +2

    Thanks for
    sharing Joey?

  • @915Mang
    @915Mang 8 лет назад

    Hey Joey, Looks like a DIY Reef Tank?! The Bucket idea is great, nice one!

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад +1

      +915Mang Nope. Just a tank to use for visual examples. I wouldn't put a sump on a tank that small let alone a weir that size on it.

    • @915Mang
      @915Mang 8 лет назад

      +The king of DIY Yeah an overflow box would be the way to go with something that small. But a sumo for a tank that size would work due to equipment. HOB would be ugly

  • @eskater147
    @eskater147 8 лет назад

    Extremely helpful video! Cheers

  • @JarretGrimesAquaticLife
    @JarretGrimesAquaticLife 8 лет назад

    great video Joey
    keep up the good work!!

  • @randomvedios9821
    @randomvedios9821 8 лет назад

    hey can you make video
    all about the Arowana ? filtration,care,food timing whatever you can possibly cover in video ?

  • @AGUILAR3
    @AGUILAR3 8 лет назад +1

    Would it be too loud if left as-is? or would converting the stand pipe to a Durso be better?
    Thanks for the great video.

  • @KamaleLoco
    @KamaleLoco 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much. I've always wondered if i could convert my overflow tank to a non one.

  • @johnfuhrman6252
    @johnfuhrman6252 8 лет назад

    joey I have been trying to decide how to build and design my sump for my 135 gal. it will be freshwater cichlid tank more than likely. I want to do an overflow box to hide everything but didn't know if I could use the diy pvc overflow pipe behind this or would it not work. I like your pvc weir overflow as well

  • @alexguitar841
    @alexguitar841 7 лет назад

    is there a practical advantage to cutting up a bucket vs just siliconing a straight sheet of acrylic to a corner?

  • @gloomeister1776
    @gloomeister1776 2 года назад

    I'd be interested in a video with the same weir for non drilled tanks what's option do we have?

  • @ledzep3971
    @ledzep3971 8 лет назад

    Shouldn't the video be called a weir'd aquarium overflow. Love you explanations. Great job!

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад +1

      +Led Zep Nope

    • @northeastcorals
      @northeastcorals 2 года назад

      Or overflow that'll last a couple of weeks if you're lucky.

  • @eingelvf
    @eingelvf 8 лет назад

    man...great video!!!

  • @BodyworkASMR
    @BodyworkASMR 8 лет назад

    is it possible to use acrylic and silicone to seal the glass hole that holds about 2 gallons of water? I ask because I will need to remove it in the future and glass on glass will be impossible for me to detatch with my weir setup.

  • @matthewgrzybowski2144
    @matthewgrzybowski2144 8 лет назад +1

    Nice vid joey

  • @nicholasangeja6918
    @nicholasangeja6918 8 лет назад

    awesome!! great information.

  • @CaptainSavageAquatics
    @CaptainSavageAquatics 8 лет назад

    Great video very informative!

  • @noniche1387
    @noniche1387 2 года назад

    All this work when you can just simply put the hole near the top edge of tue aquarium. Lmao

  • @NYCityCichlids
    @NYCityCichlids 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the info, Joey.

  • @zoofergee
    @zoofergee 8 лет назад

    what are your thoughts of using bottom section of the bucket and drilling your back glass so its just in the top corner of the tank not all the way down

    • @UberAlphaSirus
      @UberAlphaSirus 8 лет назад

      That would work. safer too, if the bulkhead leaks.

  • @mrkarnz
    @mrkarnz 8 лет назад

    Could this also work as an internal filter? Say with some filter floss at the top, a bag or 2 of lava rock in the middle and a powerhead at the very bottom?

  • @larrybergeron7356
    @larrybergeron7356 6 лет назад

    Love your videos. What is the smallest tank that you would use an overflow and sump?

  • @christianhildalgo
    @christianhildalgo 8 лет назад

    Joey, as I am not a native english speaker, I didn't understand one important thing: A 1x0.5 inch tooth will flow 50 or 15 gallons of water? Thanks in advance!

  • @jagdeeshkumarsamphangi6530
    @jagdeeshkumarsamphangi6530 7 лет назад

    Hey Joey, What you are doing for the community is great. My question on this build is that, after the weir is added to the build, do we still need the stand pipe? I am simply not able to understand the use of stand pipe once weir came on.

    • @Mik3Bravo
      @Mik3Bravo 7 лет назад

      I can think of one reason - I would imagine the sound of water falling 11" or so would be pretty loud, having it only flow 1 - 2" is much more quiet.

  • @zachariahdiller2347
    @zachariahdiller2347 8 лет назад

    what type of system should I run on a 40 g long tank to get lateral flow and more importantly better filtration 1 ft tall and 1 ft deep 48 1/2 width please help me out

  • @jonoorr6887
    @jonoorr6887 8 лет назад

    Hey Joey, big fan and watch all the vids, even considering Facebook just to be able to keep up with you... I've always wondered if it's possible to run a system with a small display tank and a huge sump, gives you the water volume but your display tank can be any desired size?

  • @robertthomas6824
    @robertthomas6824 5 лет назад

    How long does the Krylon Fusion paint last and doesn't it flake off after awhile?

  • @ajaymanoharan5496
    @ajaymanoharan5496 4 года назад

    All your videos show a bottom drilled tank with a stand pipe. Is there a specific advantage of a bottom drilled tank? Why not just drill at the back at the required height?

  • @montyblackanimalhouse5730
    @montyblackanimalhouse5730 7 лет назад

    How effective would the sump design be in filtering bottom of aquarium if the water at top of tank is the only thing that would enter the sump? Is this where power heads come into play to get the bottom water circulating?

  • @terra2468
    @terra2468 2 года назад

    this paint is safe for fish? which kind of paint is it?

  • @elridgepereira7244
    @elridgepereira7244 7 лет назад

    hi joey. intake or overflow system is the best in a 4ft tank?????????

  • @davidnjenga9440
    @davidnjenga9440 4 года назад

    Thank you.

  • @rudeboirasta3629
    @rudeboirasta3629 8 лет назад

    what are the advantages of this over a regular pump filter?

  • @daschoe4193
    @daschoe4193 8 лет назад

    Sorry if I missed it talked about already but, it seems like a lot of unused aquarium volume. I could see how the foam could interfere. Is there any other way to use that I volume as filtration. Or is there are enough circulation for heater.

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад

      +DaSchoe I explained how to size it in the video. Heaters go in your sump. There is no reason to try to jam anything extra behind the weir. There will not be room once properly sized. You have an entire SUMP for that. The tank and weir here are just visual examples. I wouldnt put a sump on a tank that small, let alone a weir that big for it.

  • @dougbachert153
    @dougbachert153 2 года назад

    Is it possible to add a weir to an already established aquarium?

  • @daniyalvideo5100
    @daniyalvideo5100 8 лет назад

    you are the best

  • @nickpastore807
    @nickpastore807 8 лет назад

    I should just buy your book

  • @jpmerlo4094
    @jpmerlo4094 4 года назад

    Hey joey. This is an old video. I just started watching your channel. Really cool! Now you are a super star. :) But, Can you cover the Wier with a two part black epoxy? Is is safe for fish?

  • @bradbryan9137
    @bradbryan9137 8 лет назад

    dude, im still not getting the good flow rate..., the only thing that's different is that I added a quick disconnect BELOW the tank. Would that be an issue?

  • @davidm166
    @davidm166 5 лет назад

    hi, what paint are you using?

  • @TheBattleStar
    @TheBattleStar 8 лет назад

    Have you ever build a diy magnetic mounts for power heads that come with suction cup mounts,or could you show us a way to do that? Please and thank you

  • @jonathansimpson1106
    @jonathansimpson1106 7 лет назад

    I love this video

  • @BSCavalier
    @BSCavalier 8 лет назад

    Are there any other decent DIY options other than a bucket?

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад +1

      +Brendan Cavalier Sure, use your imagination. I have another video on how to use acrylic and form it in your over as well. check that out.

  • @andrewclark6559
    @andrewclark6559 8 лет назад

    How would you go about filtering out any particles as they wont get over the weir to the sump.

  • @katiedavidson6655
    @katiedavidson6655 8 лет назад

    Joey dude any chance you could be even more of legend and do a video on building a "twinstar" electrolysis type algae killer the company charge killer prices on these units there are builds on here but English is rarity in them man,if any one can teach me you can bud

  • @carlosweinberguer8161
    @carlosweinberguer8161 7 лет назад

    what's better bulkhead or universal seal???

  • @David.jr2
    @David.jr2 3 года назад

    what measures are the aquarium?

  • @hooktraining3966
    @hooktraining3966 8 лет назад

    So if I needed it to flow at say 300 gph, I would calculate how many teeth I need and the size, then double them?

  • @souravgt2583
    @souravgt2583 8 лет назад

    thanks for it

  • @ken_le
    @ken_le 7 лет назад

    How do you know it is safe paint to use in aquarium?

  • @bharathmahendran6748
    @bharathmahendran6748 8 лет назад

    Can i also drill on the bottom of the pvc pipe

  • @jas0npc
    @jas0npc 4 года назад

    I know this is an old video, but, could I use this idea to feed a sump, if so how

  • @authentic7122
    @authentic7122 8 лет назад

    Does the water at the bottom of the inside of the weir get stale ?

  • @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics
    @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics 8 лет назад

    Fired Up Overflow!!!

  • @jonnymoua5885
    @jonnymoua5885 8 лет назад

    how long u wait to care?

  • @Brady_Driscoll
    @Brady_Driscoll 8 лет назад

    What kind of bit but did he use to drill that hole?

    • @Mik3Bravo
      @Mik3Bravo 7 лет назад

      It's a hole drill saw I believe Brady

    • @johnmartinez4943
      @johnmartinez4943 5 лет назад

      Step bit. Get em at Harbor Freight. Invaluable tool.

  • @rockfella27
    @rockfella27 3 года назад

    IDK what silicon he used but the ones generally used for glass does not bond with PVC/plastic!

  • @Valka101
    @Valka101 6 лет назад

    i need some help, my overflow is a square and is extremely loud

  • @MrDrewff
    @MrDrewff 8 лет назад

    ok now combined the 2 make a filter like the weir in the top down through the media and out of the pump

  • @travisabraham9960
    @travisabraham9960 6 лет назад

    But what about the stuff that sinks to the bottom? Like if it doesn't catch it at the top it's just going to sink to the bottom

  • @nickjm37fordel1
    @nickjm37fordel1 8 лет назад

    Joey, I have the book, is there a way that I can send it to you for an autograph ?

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад

      +Nick J I do have a PO box you can send it to, but after you ship it to me and you cover the costs to ship it back.... its just too much(It costs me $23 to ship it back to you.). Plus the fact that I would not be able to replaced it if anything happened to it on its way here or back. If you're cool with all of that, then there is a PO box listed in the about section of my facebook page.

  • @aquarium4750
    @aquarium4750 3 года назад

    How much your book...

  • @nickianderson1716
    @nickianderson1716 7 лет назад

    Do I have to drill out my tank to do this?

    • @Mik3Bravo
      @Mik3Bravo 7 лет назад

      Not if you combine a weir with the PVC overflow Joey has showed us how to do as well :) Of course if you're not using a sump a weir is less handy.

  • @PapaJi118
    @PapaJi118 8 лет назад

    U r good bro .

  • @daniyalvideo5100
    @daniyalvideo5100 8 лет назад

    how many fish you have???

  • @darrendempsey3190
    @darrendempsey3190 4 года назад

    👌🏻

  • @Hellpoolhall
    @Hellpoolhall 8 лет назад

    this seems kinda flimsy for the application I would need it for. 150 gallon center drilled. 30" tall tank

  • @zachariahdiller2347
    @zachariahdiller2347 8 лет назад

    running regular carbon filters and air stones fresh water chiclid tank

  • @blkicemike4857
    @blkicemike4857 5 лет назад

    wouldn't it be easier to use a blk bucket?? i do like idea though.

  • @jer291113
    @jer291113 8 лет назад

    Joey - your link "thekingofdiy.com" isn't working...

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад

      +jer291113 Sure is! Was working on a few things.

  • @josedominguez202
    @josedominguez202 7 лет назад

    Cool

  • @LuisCruz-dk4pb
    @LuisCruz-dk4pb 8 лет назад

    does this work for glass aquarium 2

    • @thekingofdiy
      @thekingofdiy  8 лет назад

      +Luis Cruz Doesnt matter what the aquarium is made of. That is a glass aquarium in the video though.

  • @MoreChannelNoise
    @MoreChannelNoise 7 лет назад

    I never really trust silicone to stick plastic.

  • @MrMarc1404
    @MrMarc1404 7 лет назад +1

    could i drill holes instead of having teeth

  • @ilhamfreeman5711
    @ilhamfreeman5711 4 года назад

    Why didn't u just make some hole on the pipe?
    That shoul be aesier n more aestetik 😀