How to Supercharge your Matten Filter

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • In this video I go through the build of using the jetlift method to increase the amount of water that can be moved using a Matten Filter.
    Link to my Matten Filter video - • How to make a Matten F...

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  • @T0tenkampf
    @T0tenkampf Год назад +5

    Nice tutorial. You can make it even more efficient by using a "sweep" elbow fitting which is a longer radius bend much like the bent pipe on your original German jetpump. For your USA viewers who aren't DIY confident, Swiss Tropicals has been selling the German made jetpumps and jetlifts for over a decade as well as Poret foam which is hands down the best mattenfilter foam made. I have Poret foam that has been in service over a decade without breaking down and use it in my Hamburg Matten Filters (yes it is a German creation from 1960s), aquarium sumps, and canister filters. I don't use the expensive sintered ceramic biomedia at all anymore and it saves me a lot of money.

  • @gedGOD
    @gedGOD 3 года назад +9

    That is crazy in the difference. Fascinating, I would never have guessed such an increase in efficiency. Awesome information.

  • @klakkes3954
    @klakkes3954 Год назад +3

    Should have watched this video before i created my first matten filter yesterday. Will definitely give the supercharged model a go soon for another fry tank.
    Love watching your videos. Straightforward and your fishkeeping passion is dripping from the screen

  • @williamashcroft7152
    @williamashcroft7152 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for the info! Great informative video. Makes you wonder why this style of air lift isn't more prominent.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      Agree, I have seen in Germany you can now actually buy these now. Great if we could get them this side.

  • @rolfkarlsson276
    @rolfkarlsson276 Месяц назад

    Easier and more exact way of meassuring flow, as long as you keep diameter the same, is to see how high up each can lift water above surface. This is directly proportional to flow. Really good video though! Think I'm heading out to the hardware store tomorrow to modify mine.

  • @StuartChignell
    @StuartChignell 11 месяцев назад +3

    Two things. The air stone in the pipe creates a massive restriction. Seriously inhibiting water flow. Second the air stone can create a substantial restriction on the air flow. Even when brand new let alone over time as it clogs. That means for the second type (forget the name of it) you are potentially using more air in a less restricted pipe. Not a surprise it produces a higher flow.
    I'd like to see a test with a bare air line, with the air regulated/measured with a flow meter. How much difference then without the extra fabricating effort.

  • @enlightnedkc
    @enlightnedkc 6 месяцев назад +3

    This is really cool!

  • @aqualungs77
    @aqualungs77 2 года назад +2

    Just made two of them. Can't wait to try them out in the morning! Thanks for the video!

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      Awesome mate, please let me know how it goes.

    • @aqualungs77
      @aqualungs77 2 года назад +1

      Went very well. Put them in a 40 gallon breeder shrimp tank. Using 2 whisper 40 pumps and flow was definitely 10 fold. I didn't measure, because it was so obvious, and no need to. There are no more dead spots and created a nice gentle flow, where all the plants have nice random swaying motion, and debris moves across the sand bed.
      Made a smaller one for my 10 gallon shrimp tank the next day. Both are Matten filters.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      Awesome Aqualungs. Thanks for letting me know how it went.

  • @edwin_cho
    @edwin_cho Год назад +2

    I think it's the commercial diving industry that invented the air life. It's was used alot when divers were doing salvage jobs where they hv to clear big area of mud or sand to get to do their jobs.

  • @gavogr69
    @gavogr69 3 года назад +3

    Built 3 of these last night for a future project
    Was great being able to watch the video and do it step by step.
    Still yet to try them out but thanks heaps for the video.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +2

      That is awesome Gavin, I have only replaced 2 of mine, so still have three to do. :-) Let me know how they perform.

    • @gavogr69
      @gavogr69 3 года назад +1

      @@TheUrbanFishkeeper hmm I have tried them now
      I have either made them too long or need a bigger pump, I will try a different pump before I cut them down

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +2

      @@gavogr69 there are a couple of things, air normally the biggest culprit and if the pipe is to long and you have plenty of air it may require a third row of tiny holes. But lack of air is normally the issue.

    • @gavogr69
      @gavogr69 3 года назад +1

      @@TheUrbanFishkeeper currently the water just flows out the top, think I made them 30cm long tank is around 50 tall.
      I will definitely try a different pump to make sure they work as eventually I want them all running off a single pump

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +2

      @@gavogr69 sounds like not enough air. I turn mine down slightly to stop spluttering as there is to much air. Also make sure that the water is basically under the bend. The higher the bend out of the water, the less efficient.

  • @DanProCG
    @DanProCG 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant! This may solve my problems with air stones clogging or being inconsistent. Thanks a bunch!

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад

      Awesome, hope it helps.

    • @DanProCG
      @DanProCG 2 года назад +2

      @@TheUrbanFishkeeper I've updated most of my uplift tubes using this upgrade. Working great. Moving more water with far less air. The fish room is quieter now. Easy to take out and clean. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      @@DanProCG that is awesome mate. Thanks for letting us know.

  • @BassManStrikes
    @BassManStrikes 7 месяцев назад +2

    Those are Czech Airlifts , Google Czech Airlift and they do produce much better flow than a airstone stuck down the tube for the simple fact the Airstone is not blocking 80% of the tube. The key is small holes in the pvc

  • @shamrock1337tm
    @shamrock1337tm 2 года назад +4

    @The Urban Fishkeeper - first of all, thank you for sharing the knowledge. are you able to put links to parts in the description, too? can at times be tricky to find the various parts. thank you!

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      Hi, Very valid point. I will try and do so in the future.

  • @jeevaengg
    @jeevaengg 29 дней назад

    Thanks for all the details.

  • @tyresesp9696
    @tyresesp9696 5 месяцев назад

    watching this video 2 years too late! I definitely still have to give this a try. Thats a crazy increase in efficiency. I am curious however, whats the wattage/power on your airpump? Does it state how many liters/hour it can move?

  • @aqualungs77
    @aqualungs77 2 года назад +2

    Wow! I will be heading to the hardware store in a bit. Might use 20mm instead of 18mm. This will be for a 40 breeder freshwater shrimp tank.

  • @redwingrc3270
    @redwingrc3270 2 года назад +2

    I want to increase the filtered area for the Nano filter that came with my tank. It is a corner filter with a small sponge with output bar. I plane to use this behind the Matten Foam to create the water flow over the increased filter area of Matten Foam. It has an adjustable flow rate and I think will work.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      Hi, if you moving water from behind the matten to in front of it, then it will definitely work.

  • @SoraiaLMotta
    @SoraiaLMotta 2 года назад +2

    thanks for sharing! what an improvement! from 4 to 240l/minute! the airflow from your source is how much Liter per minute?

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +2

      Hi, I use the Aqua One Pond 8000, that does about 4200 L/hr of air. I am running in excess of 44 filters off it.

  • @corvintaurus
    @corvintaurus 3 года назад +2

    Hello. Can you make a sketch by hand to show the structure more precisely? Sometimes I have not understood the principle you are explaining.
    Thanks very much

  • @alifelesordinary
    @alifelesordinary 2 года назад +2

    Great idea, however how would you clean it after a year or two when the little air hole start to clog with calcium? I have some jet lifters I bought and I can take them apart and use a fine wire (papper clip) to clean the holes.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +3

      Hi Holly, good point. I find that a old toothbrush does the trick, from the bottom. Couple of scrubs and rinse and it seems good to go.

  • @bigdonniebrasco
    @bigdonniebrasco 3 года назад +2

    I don't want to take advantage of your kindness, but what air pump (brand or output) would you recommend to run Matten filters in two 20 gallon tanks.
    Feel free to point me to a discussion forum or group where I can ask all my newbie questions :)
    Thanks again!!!

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +2

      Hey Don, no problem mate. I would think that you don't need anything massive. I use a aquaone pond 8000, that does about 70 liters a minute of air. I run approx 30 air driven filters off that.

    • @bigdonniebrasco
      @bigdonniebrasco 3 года назад +1

      @@TheUrbanFishkeeper thank you so much!

  • @Tooadie
    @Tooadie 2 года назад +2

    Can I heve the link for all this stuff for the super charge one please 🥰

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      Hi, besides the Milliput, all the items are from Bunnings.

  • @JohnPONeill
    @JohnPONeill 3 месяца назад

    Wait, I’m confused. At no time do you mention an air stone other than that neither style uses an air stone. Then in first test run, unless my hearing is really bad, you say this is with the airstone.

  • @bigdonniebrasco
    @bigdonniebrasco 3 года назад +2

    So the biggest difference is no air-stone in the better one? Thank you!

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +2

      Hi Don, that is correct, the tiny drilled holes become the "air stone"

    • @bigdonniebrasco
      @bigdonniebrasco 3 года назад

      @@TheUrbanFishkeeper thank you so much !!

  • @unique35m
    @unique35m 3 года назад +2

    I said that jetlifter or czech airlift is the best . Thank you for the vid bro.It was my suggestion. According to German researchers the most effective one is done by larger longer and with more 1mm holes.25mm diameter 35cm length and 200 times 1mm holes

    • @unique35m
      @unique35m 3 года назад +2

      With this measures Via 10 w 2*4litre/min air pump I got 600 litres/hour waterflow. It can reach up to 720 litres

    • @unique35m
      @unique35m 3 года назад +1

      Jetlifter gives the strongest flow when 1/3 of its top pipe inside of the water. It will skim the water

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Mustafa. Hope you did not mind me mentioning your name. 😁 The challenge I have is for the smaller tanks I can't go more than about 18cm. 240 l/h is still massive on a 20 liter tank.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +1

      @@unique35m i will play around with hole options etc. And see how it goes.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +1

      @@unique35m agree, I found that to be the case.

  • @StuartChignell
    @StuartChignell 11 месяцев назад +1

    Using small Air stones create such a maintenance burden. To be avoided where possible.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  10 месяцев назад +1

      It does require maintenance, found the plastic air stones reduces this a bit.

  • @keepinaquatics1148
    @keepinaquatics1148 3 года назад +2

    Hey mate!
    Where does one grab that foam sponges?
    Cheers Jonce

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +1

      Hi, I bought it from.
      www.aquaholicsonline.com.au/Biopro-Black-Filter-Sponge-Pad-48-48-5cm-Fine-30ppi

    • @keepinaquatics1148
      @keepinaquatics1148 3 года назад +1

      My man 🤙@@TheUrbanFishkeeper cheers brother!

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад

      @@keepinaquatics1148 no problem mate.

    • @keepinaquatics1148
      @keepinaquatics1148 3 года назад

      @@TheUrbanFishkeeper
      I've gone to two LFS about that L joiner bit and haven't had any success (they don't even know what it'd be)... All hope has been lost with those stores!
      Can you point me in the right direction mate?

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +1

      @@keepinaquatics1148 if you can't get the L connector, just get the straight connector and have the air line connect to the side. If that makes sense. I just bend my own L connector from thin acrylic tube.

  • @tomm7029
    @tomm7029 2 года назад +1

    Spade bit, not hole saw👍

  • @AQUAGUYUK
    @AQUAGUYUK Год назад +1

    Once the sponge gets clogged with much that needs to slow or it will either by pass or run dry the filter point of matten and sponge in general is slow low flow situations but idea ok

  • @joselimai
    @joselimai 2 года назад

    You do know, that if the output of the airpump is not the same, and if the height of the pipe according to the waters surface is not the same, you will get a lot of different meassurements...
    I agree, that the design, that danish people improved from the Checks, works better, but you cant compare it the way you did it...
    An output of 100lt will always generate less flow that 200lt, etc etc....

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment, not meant to be scientific, more an observation. :-) I am just a fishkeeper

  • @ehteshamuddin2290
    @ehteshamuddin2290 Год назад +1

    your phone password/pin was 213171 at that time.

  • @user-jc5nz1uh4p
    @user-jc5nz1uh4p Год назад +1

    the video is false, when he compares the first and second options, you can see that he regulates the air supply valve, in the second option he simply opened it to the fullest, so that the flow seemed supposedly stronger

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  Год назад +2

      Hi, when using the airstone, you can't run the air at maximum as the stone can not cope with the air and produces almost zero flow. With the Supercharge you can increase the air, where you are limited with the airstone. The video is not false it is me sharing my findings, not a scientific experiment.

    • @adrianrainbow4106
      @adrianrainbow4106 6 месяцев назад

      LOL, thanks Detective, LOL.

  • @permansan9164
    @permansan9164 3 года назад

    Pulled the video unnecessarily way too much, got boring eventually and had to fast forward.

    • @TheUrbanFishkeeper
      @TheUrbanFishkeeper  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback. Difficult to find the ballance between to much and to little.