Well done, man this is by far the most useful DIY external I have seen on RUclips and really cheap too. Groovy - I will put link to this on the Tyne Valley Aquatics facebook page.
Great job! Better than the many other 5 gallon bucket versions on RUclips! Those versions are known to leak, and even crack under pressure, during power outages.
Wow 8 years ago it's been a long time watching your videos . give us an 8-year update are you still using the pump canister combo or upgrades . what issues have you encountered if any or smooth sailing hopefully.
I used the same canister and the lid leaks, not the best one to use for this project. Also, using the vent hole as indicated caused more issues as the drilled hole as the whole due to the curve in the lid in that area makes the o-ring less effective. Silicon can be used to plug the water input connector but for the lid this becomes impracticable as it would need to be redone every time the media is cleaned. Looking for a better canister.
Your channel is absolutely amazing, thank you so much for doing what you do! I have watched many of your videos now and all of them are so useful. For me you are the best channel dedicated to aquariums and everything that comes with it.
This is fantastic! Great job!!! I'm getting a 110G shortly and am canister shopping. I don't love the prices and want to experiment with this set up. Problem I'm having is figuring out how to take your set up, and be able to take off the lid for cleaning. I can't unscrew the lid without tangling the hose and making a mess so I would want to disconnect the input hose from the lid. If I disconnect hoses from the hose connectors every time then eventually the hoses will be stretched and leaky at the connections. I was thinking I could add a ball valve to the other side of the flexible connector at the bottom so I could halt water flow there as well to disconnect from the pump and output hose. To easily maintain the filter I would want to disconnect the input hose from the cooler and disconnect the output hose preferably from the point where the flex hose is (if I add a ball valve so the water in the output hose doesn't flow down) so I could take the cooler full of media to the bathroom or outside for cleaning. Any ideas?
Can you revisit this DIY project? I'd like to know if you figured out any better fixes for leaking. Or a better setup. I tried this build and it leaked all the way around the lid. Plus, how do you open the canister to clean?
My build has the water flowing bottom to top. My theory is that gravity will improve tha particulate filtration, much the way store-bought canisters flow. I'm not sure if this is a root cause of my problem, but I have a lot of leakage, even with liberal siliconing and plumber's taping. Firstly, the (Chinese made) risers I bought that connect from the pump output to the ball valve leak like crazy from both connections. My lid is also leaking very slightly and I wonder if the increaed pressure of my setup vs. the "stock" build is the cause. I'm going to try plumber's putty in the inner groove of the lid to see if that willl help and I will forgo using a riser and just drop the pump into the tank and connect the hose on both ends with threaded barbed connectors. The whole contraption also seems very fragile in that jostling the connectors can cause them to spring leaks. That's an important consideration when the canister or media need servicing and not touched upon in the video. I have to say that its a fun exercise, but its probably not worth it after all the connectors I bought for trial and error from a financial standpoint. Also, if it's not reliably watertight, its not something I can use indoors. Again, I am having fun and its still a work in progress. That Chinese canister filter that sells for $70 on Amazon looks like a bigger and bigger bargain every day.
so I've reversed the flow back to the gravity fill as shown int he video and it's definitely much better. I just need to reseal the top and add a tray for a base to give me piece of mind and I think I'll be using it for my main tank rig
Loved the video, but I have 2 doubts. 1. How do you match the water flow down the aquarium and the pump ? Because, if the pump draws more water, you'll end up getting noise without water left in the bucket. 2. Similar problem occurs if the Filter media gets clogged. Wherein another question arises. What about the overflow to the filter ?
I'm always looking how to make filters and this is a good idea. I would also put those Eheim quick disconnect valve on the end of the input hose to hold the water in the tube to clean the canister. I gave you a *thumbs up* I like this.
Bravo..my friend.. this is hands-down the best and simplest video I've seen on how to build one of these... everyone else makes it so complicated....I think they do it on purpose to make themselves look more important...
Thank you for the great video! I built this filter as specified (same pump and everything) however found that the pressure in the canister was too high and resulted in water escaping from the top of the cooler. I ended removing the bulkhead and separating the pump. I then sat the cooler and pump unconnected in a 25 gallon plastic container ($4). Essentially, this created a perfect sump for my 55 gallon tank. As an added benefit the cooler stands taller than the container's water level and I found a drainage cap at Lowes (see link below) that sits perfectly about 5 inches from the top of the cooler. This allowed me to fill the top 5 inches of the cooler with bio balls creating a super simple wet/dry and sump system. All in all the system cost me $40; $50 if you count the massive 1.5in PVC overflow intake I built to feed the cooler. My overstocked 55g african cichlid tank has been running quietly on this system for 6 months now with perfect water parameters. Thanks again! www.lowes.com/pd_21588-676-10_4294612448__?productId=3132545&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_price%7C0%26page%3D2&facetInfo=
+Steven Tasker The way I had this system set up was to with filter floss on the top most layer under one of the grates I mentioned in my previous comment. I then had a circular cut filter pad under the floss. I change the filter floss every 2-3 weeks or so (costs next to nothing so why not). I only changed the filter pads if they start getting clogged; perhaps every 2 months. I maintained that system for over a year with 20 cichlids in a 55g with no parameter problems and very little maintenance. I have since altered my system from the one described above due to excess water pressure producing leaks and a wheezing sound from the top of the igloo cooler. Because you cannot drill a larger output on the cooler due to the insulation, I simply replaced the cooler with a 5g bucket ($4) and lid from Lowes. I then put a 2g bucket ($3) in the 5g bucket and cut the bottom of another 5g bucket so form a filter tray. Cut appropriate sized holes in the bottom of each bucket and you have a very similar system.
I like it, I am building a bit of a similar filter except the feed is at the bottom with a cavity and a false bottom above that so solids can settle to the bottom, the output will siphon off of the top of the filter with bio media of some sort in between. I've been toying with the idea of either above water level or on the floor but think I am going to go with above since this is an indoor aquaponics experiment. Aq to Filter above, gravity flow to the grow bed then dump back into the tank. I got some good ideas from your video. Thanks
You are a lifesaver!!!! I have been looking everywhere for a filter water pump like this one that has an option for prefilter sponge or intake. I also heard this one was pretty quiet (in water) from other sites as well, BONUS FOR ME! I am going to use it for a corner HMF filter for my new 75 gallon aquarium. Should work perfectly with the outtake leading to a waterfall that extends on the back of my tank to help circulate the water throughout the tank better. Great project by the way! I may try that if I get interested in canister filters, heard good things about them.
I really like this idea and design. I set this up today and ran into a few problems. Stopping the water from filling the container when I want to service it, too much pressure building up, and my flexible male riser. The solutions I came up with were: an extra ball valve on the top of the container for the filling issue, adjusting the flow out of the container with the ball valve near the pump for the pressure issue, and a plastic male riser for the flexible male riser issue. Although I am going to look for another container to serve as my canister. I'm not a fan of the cooler with all the pressure that is building up. Does any one have any thoughts on other suitable containers? I saw the homer bucket idea, but not sure how well it would handle the pressure.
Well done . Time well spent looking @ videos . I'm impressed by the amount of stuff I've learned. I would like to see how to construct a sand water fall though.
Hi Nick, excellent video, I followed your instructions and made one for my self i have a 29gall an the wster is crystal clear but 2 weeks later I am having problems with a leak in the lid , what can I do??? Please help...
Way Cool! And it's insulated too! LOL Some points: Maybe the "Canister" itself should be inside a tub or large bucket in case it leaks. I put my Eheim Classic in a big bucket just for that reason. Apply a bead of silicon around those holes maybe? Quick release connections with shut off valves so the whole thing can be moved to a sink or bath tub for cleaning? Thanks!
Wow, this is the best DIY canister filter I've ever seen built for aquariums! Hats off to you buddy! Would like to see a spray bar attachment for this! Also, another cool thing to add would be a purge valve at the top to let air out from time to time. Love this though, found to build on this week or next for sure! Amazing channel man, simply amazing!
Thanks man, its way cheaper that using PVC (which i've made a lot of) haha. I need to make a few new spray bars, and yes a purge valve would be a good idea! Thanks again for watching, appreciate it!
ideas what to build next; Overflow system with wet dry filter? love to hear what your take is on the overflow system because I read and see too many different builds that make me hesitant to make one myself :)
thanks for the advice! At first i thought just spend the 120 dollars and don't bother with all this crap but i might run this in conjunction with my other canister just for shits and giggles. you can never have too much filtration
correct me if I'm wrong, your pump before your canister is a submersible pump which you use outside the tank. If that is a submersible pump then you use it outside the tank or drawn out from the water, I think there is a problem on it. Just saying.
ingenius build I built this for my new 80 gallon tank.but I used a homer bucket instead cheaper than cooler and a gamma seal lid from hd also runs like a champ.doesn't pick up much of the poo but great filtration. thanks for this video
Thanks for responding to my question. I keep African cichlids. About 10 or so so this would work great. Keep up the great work love the information on your channel
this video is great! it is a few years old so I am wondering if there is any changes to your design you would recommend? ie filter materials or pump etc?
I thing this wont last long because of the temperature of the pump, The manufacturer designed it for underwater-working environment so I recommend replace the pump with bearing terrestrial pumps . Thanks
It is really wonderful tutorial. I have a question though. According to ADA ES-300, it has specs as follows Flow Rate 6.0L/min Maximum Pump Head 1.5m. It means 360L/H. But you use 1500L/H. It sounds way to powerful for making the similar ADA product. Or, could you give some calculation to determine what flow rate for which tank size?
Does this? Build set up work efficiently. I went and bought like every single part that you got right there to build one myself. Just haven't done it yet.
great vid guys i liked and will most def try this one for my baby turtle.. at first i thought you were going to put the intake from the bio-media below then you put it from the mechanical filter on top thats what i want to do.
A man I met in the pet store yesterday told me about this video. It sounded great, but I was concerned that it might be too complicated. Thanks for a clear cut, easy to follow how-to. I will use this design to filter a 55 gallon, indoor turtle pond. My only question is, is it not necessary to use active carbon? I watched a couple other videos from people who used your design, but made some changes. You did not use carbon, but some of them did. Are there pros and cons to using carbon in the filter?
First off, thanks for the very informative video...it is very handy!! I am in the process of building a similar canister filter with for my 75 Gallon tank for my Mud turtle (Head pressure: 3 foot drop & flexible tubing). I know you suggest the Eco Plus 396, but I'm not sure if this would work for my purposes or not, I have also seen The Sicce Syncra 3.0 & the Jecod DCT 4000. Any suggestion/constructive input would be much appreciated!
I am going to make this in a couple days....I will make one change to the design....I am going to put a ball valve before the imput of the filter along with the output to make cleaning the filter easier....since gravity is feeding the system you need to be able to shut it down before disconnecting to prevent a water spill. likewise with the output. ..... love the design otherwise
Mike, I built this 2 weeks ago and its running great. I'm building another one soon but, I'm having a problem finding the 1/2" connectors with barbed ends. The ones at Home Depo and Lowes have 1/2" thread but smaller barbed end which will constrict the flow. Do you have a location to purchase the exact ones on the video?? Seems like the connector's you used in your video work perfect. Also thank you for making these do it your self projects. Maxxmann
Quick question, how do I stop the bucket from overflowing? The filter works fine but the thing leaks out of the side of the lid because of the overflow after a while.
Why did you use a siphon as the input? What about using the pump’s intake to take water from the aquarium into the canister, and then an outlet from the canister to the aquarium?
Ive used it on a planted 55 before, no issues. A big factor may be turnover which will be decreased as you increase the height the pump has to pump water. You can always get a stronger pump to combat this, I use the 663 model on the same canister that filters my 90 no problem.
Depends on How many fish you keep, how much you feed them, and if your tank is planted or not. The industry rule of thumb is to turn your tank over 5 times in an hour... so with this pump ~400 gal/hr so a ~75 gal tank would be a limit. Keep in mind every foot the pump is below the output is going to reduce flow rate.
DIY AQUAPROS Imvery excited to start the building of this canister filter. My question I would like a pump just like this one but with more gph flow considering the height of head pressure will have to be about 3 ft for me. Can you reccommend a pump like this that would work in the 1000 - 2000 gph zone. If so would this be 2 strong. If so could i make something to hold the stuff down. i have this identical pump i use for water changes and fine theres not a strong flow. Any help bud love your stuff. DIY IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO.
Craig, you are free to use any pump that works best for your set up. 1000 to 2000 gal/hr may be over doing it but you can go wrong with more flow, I understand your thinking. Eco Plus makes a 1000 gal/hr pump that you can find here: amzn.to/1yEGxZq I cant tell you what the input/output dimensions are exactly but they may be mentioned on the product listing. Good luck!
I really appreciate the speed with which you get to the point. Easy to understand without being long winded.
Hey thanks a lot!
Well done, man this is by far the most useful DIY external I have seen on RUclips and really cheap too.
Groovy - I will put link to this on the Tyne Valley Aquatics facebook page.
Thanks Richard!
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What pump are you using?
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Great job! Better than the many other 5 gallon bucket versions on RUclips! Those versions are known to leak, and even crack under pressure, during power outages.
Wow 8 years ago it's been a long time watching your videos . give us an 8-year update are you still using the pump canister combo or upgrades . what issues have you encountered if any or smooth sailing hopefully.
Been searching for diy canister filters, best design so far..
I really like the fact that you did this with a cooler. It absolutely has to help with maintaining temperature.
This is a major $$$ saving project. Sweet. 😊
I used the same canister and the lid leaks, not the best one to use for this project. Also, using the vent hole as indicated caused more issues as the drilled hole as the whole due to the curve in the lid in that area makes the o-ring less effective. Silicon can be used to plug the water input connector but for the lid this becomes impracticable as it would need to be redone every time the media is cleaned. Looking for a better canister.
Your channel is absolutely amazing, thank you so much for doing what you do! I have watched many of your videos now and all of them are so useful. For me you are the best channel dedicated to aquariums and everything that comes with it.
TheWaterwhispers hi
This is fantastic! Great job!!!
I'm getting a 110G shortly and am canister shopping. I don't love the prices and want to experiment with this set up. Problem I'm having is figuring out how to take your set up, and be able to take off the lid for cleaning. I can't unscrew the lid without tangling the hose and making a mess so I would want to disconnect the input hose from the lid. If I disconnect hoses from the hose connectors every time then eventually the hoses will be stretched and leaky at the connections. I was thinking I could add a ball valve to the other side of the flexible connector at the bottom so I could halt water flow there as well to disconnect from the pump and output hose. To easily maintain the filter I would want to disconnect the input hose from the cooler and disconnect the output hose preferably from the point where the flex hose is (if I add a ball valve so the water in the output hose doesn't flow down) so I could take the cooler full of media to the bathroom or outside for cleaning. Any ideas?
I did something similar when I first started my tank. Nice how to
Can you revisit this DIY project? I'd like to know if you figured out any better fixes for leaking. Or a better setup. I tried this build and it leaked all the way around the lid. Plus, how do you open the canister to clean?
My build has the water flowing bottom to top. My theory is that gravity will improve tha particulate filtration, much the way store-bought canisters flow. I'm not sure if this is a root cause of my problem, but I have a lot of leakage, even with liberal siliconing and plumber's taping. Firstly, the (Chinese made) risers I bought that connect from the pump output to the ball valve leak like crazy from both connections. My lid is also leaking very slightly and I wonder if the increaed pressure of my setup vs. the "stock" build is the cause. I'm going to try plumber's putty in the inner groove of the lid to see if that willl help and I will forgo using a riser and just drop the pump into the tank and connect the hose on both ends with threaded barbed connectors. The whole contraption also seems very fragile in that jostling the connectors can cause them to spring leaks. That's an important consideration when the canister or media need servicing and not touched upon in the video.
I have to say that its a fun exercise, but its probably not worth it after all the connectors I bought for trial and error from a financial standpoint. Also, if it's not reliably watertight, its not something I can use indoors. Again, I am having fun and its still a work in progress.
That Chinese canister filter that sells for $70 on Amazon looks like a bigger and bigger bargain every day.
so I've reversed the flow back to the gravity fill as shown int he video and it's definitely much better. I just need to reseal the top and add a tray for a base to give me piece of mind and I think I'll be using it for my main tank rig
Loved the video, but I have 2 doubts.
1. How do you match the water flow down the aquarium and the pump ? Because, if the pump draws more water, you'll end up getting noise without water left in the bucket.
2. Similar problem occurs if the Filter media gets clogged. Wherein another question arises. What about the overflow to the filter ?
I'm always looking how to make filters and this is a good idea. I would also put those Eheim quick disconnect valve on the end of the input hose to hold the water in the tube to clean the canister. I gave you a *thumbs up* I like this.
Thanks Ruben, the quick disconnects would be a good idea.
Nice to see you using the Biohome media. It's best to promote the growth of anaerobic bacteria which is a must-have to lower nitrate levels.
Bravo..my friend.. this is hands-down the best and simplest video I've seen on how to build one of these... everyone else makes it so complicated....I think they do it on purpose to make themselves look more important...
what if the pump stops working all of a sudden?? Will the water leak out of the Canister or will the flow stop??
Thank you for the great video! I built this filter as specified (same pump and everything) however found that the pressure in the canister was too high and resulted in water escaping from the top of the cooler. I ended removing the bulkhead and separating the pump. I then sat the cooler and pump unconnected in a 25 gallon plastic container ($4). Essentially, this created a perfect sump for my 55 gallon tank. As an added benefit the cooler stands taller than the container's water level and I found a drainage cap at Lowes (see link below) that sits perfectly about 5 inches from the top of the cooler. This allowed me to fill the top 5 inches of the cooler with bio balls creating a super simple wet/dry and sump system. All in all the system cost me $40; $50 if you count the massive 1.5in PVC overflow intake I built to feed the cooler. My overstocked 55g african cichlid tank has been running quietly on this system for 6 months now with perfect water parameters.
Thanks again!
www.lowes.com/pd_21588-676-10_4294612448__?productId=3132545&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_price%7C0%26page%3D2&facetInfo=
How often do you clean/replace the filters on this?
+Steven Tasker
The way I had this system set up was to with filter floss on the top most layer under one of the grates I mentioned in my previous comment. I then had a circular cut filter pad under the floss. I change the filter floss every 2-3 weeks or so (costs next to nothing so why not). I only changed the filter pads if they start getting clogged; perhaps every 2 months. I maintained that system for over a year with 20 cichlids in a 55g with no parameter problems and very little maintenance.
I have since altered my system from the one described above due to excess water pressure producing leaks and a wheezing sound from the top of the igloo cooler. Because you cannot drill a larger output on the cooler due to the insulation, I simply replaced the cooler with a 5g bucket ($4) and lid from Lowes. I then put a 2g bucket ($3) in the 5g bucket and cut the bottom of another 5g bucket so form a filter tray. Cut appropriate sized holes in the bottom of each bucket and you have a very similar system.
I think it's the best system I met hasat now. It is very easy to assemble, and is very practical.
Thanks Juan!!!!
I like it, I am building a bit of a similar filter except the feed is at the bottom with a cavity and a false bottom above that so solids can settle to the bottom, the output will siphon off of the top of the filter with bio media of some sort in between. I've been toying with the idea of either above water level or on the floor but think I am going to go with above since this is an indoor aquaponics experiment. Aq to Filter above, gravity flow to the grow bed then dump back into the tank. I got some good ideas from your video. Thanks
I would love it if you had put in the description what materials you used and your measurements.
Seriously love this Filter that you have made
How is it that you have just 250k subscribers? I just love your channel.
You are a lifesaver!!!!
I have been looking everywhere for a filter water pump like this one that has an option for prefilter sponge or intake. I also heard this one was pretty quiet (in water) from other sites as well, BONUS FOR ME! I am going to use it for a corner HMF filter for my new 75 gallon aquarium. Should work perfectly with the outtake leading to a waterfall that extends on the back of my tank to help circulate the water throughout the tank better.
Great project by the way! I may try that if I get interested in canister filters, heard good things about them.
I really like this idea and design. I set this up today and ran into a few problems. Stopping the water from filling the container when I want to service it, too much pressure building up, and my flexible male riser. The solutions I came up with were: an extra ball valve on the top of the container for the filling issue, adjusting the flow out of the container with the ball valve near the pump for the pressure issue, and a plastic male riser for the flexible male riser issue. Although I am going to look for another container to serve as my canister. I'm not a fan of the cooler with all the pressure that is building up. Does any one have any thoughts on other suitable containers? I saw the homer bucket idea, but not sure how well it would handle the pressure.
another outstanding DIY project. Boom
The best DIY canister filter
Well done . Time well spent looking @ videos . I'm impressed by the amount of stuff I've learned. I would like to see how to construct a sand water fall though.
Hi Nick, excellent video, I followed your instructions and made one for my self i have a 29gall an the wster is crystal clear but 2 weeks later I am having problems with a leak in the lid , what can I do??? Please help...
Way Cool! And it's insulated too! LOL
Some points: Maybe the "Canister" itself should be inside a tub or large bucket in case it leaks. I put my Eheim Classic in a big bucket just for that reason.
Apply a bead of silicon around those holes maybe? Quick release connections with shut off valves so the whole thing can be moved to a sink or bath tub for cleaning?
Thanks!
Wow, this is the best DIY canister filter I've ever seen built for aquariums! Hats off to you buddy! Would like to see a spray bar attachment for this! Also, another cool thing to add would be a purge valve at the top to let air out from time to time. Love this though, found to build on this week or next for sure! Amazing channel man, simply amazing!
Thanks man, its way cheaper that using PVC (which i've made a lot of) haha. I need to make a few new spray bars, and yes a purge valve would be a good idea! Thanks again for watching, appreciate it!
is there anywhere I can get a list of everything I need
This video
hey Mike thank you so much for this design. I've built one myself just not like this. your design is much better. thank you.
ideas what to build next; Overflow system with wet dry filter? love to hear what your take is on the overflow system because I read and see too many different builds that make me hesitant to make one myself :)
i love the idea of putting the pump after the filters cause then the water isn't nasty
Nice DIY canister filter. Easy for me to understand and when I make one I will shout out to you Mike!
Amazing video on canister filter. U solved my problem.. I had a question. Can we use a submersible pump in this design. Please advise.
Ingenious and effective.
thanks for the advice! At first i thought just spend the 120 dollars and don't bother with all this crap but i might run this in conjunction with my other canister just for shits and giggles. you can never have too much filtration
correct me if I'm wrong, your pump before your canister is a submersible pump which you use outside the tank. If that is a submersible pump then you use it outside the tank or drawn out from the water, I think there is a problem on it. Just saying.
That was brilliant. So simple yet effective 👍🏻
ingenius build I built this for my new 80 gallon tank.but I used a homer bucket instead cheaper than cooler and a gamma seal lid from hd also runs like a champ.doesn't pick up much of the poo but great filtration. thanks for this video
Thanks! Your design sounds cool, Im actually finishing up the tests on a 5 gallon bucket sump project, sounds like it may be similar.
Thanks for responding to my question. I keep African cichlids. About 10 or so so this would work great. Keep up the great work love the information on your channel
Anytime!
this video is great! it is a few years old so I am wondering if there is any changes to your design you would recommend? ie filter materials or pump etc?
Огромное спасибо! Очень интересный ролик. Хоть я и не понял не одного слова,английский практически не знаю но видео говорит само за себя.
great project! Gonna make me some...so expensive the ones you buy off the shelf around 200$$$... Thanks Man! Nice vid and to the point!
A truly great DIY 👍🐟🐠
Thanks!
Can you prime the pump by filling the bucket with water so it has a minimum run time with no water.
Awesome build! Great idea
Интересный внешний фильтр!) Лайк!)
Great vid can all submersible pumps be used out of water
I thing this wont last long because of the temperature of the pump, The manufacturer designed it for underwater-working environment so I recommend replace the pump with bearing terrestrial pumps
. Thanks
I like the idea. Thank you for sharing.
I can not stop the leaking from the cooler even after trying the suggestions. Any other options for a container?
Awesome stuff!!! What makes the water crystal clear? Is it the bigger the pump? or the bigger the bucket? Thanks for the info...
Very clear, very easy. Thanks!
Easy and simple. Thanks for the share!
About to make this build using a 10gal Gott dispenser for my patio pond.
this is soooo cool. I canuse the same concept for mt 700 gal pond outside. thanks
wow wow wow.. Does GPH depend on the size of the pump???
Great video! I love making stuff for my tanks! Thank you for the great content
Nice build .
It is really wonderful tutorial. I have a question though. According to ADA ES-300, it has specs as follows Flow Rate 6.0L/min Maximum Pump Head 1.5m. It means 360L/H. But you use 1500L/H. It sounds way to powerful for making the similar ADA product. Or, could you give some calculation to determine what flow rate for which tank size?
Saludos desde el MICTLAN México, exelente idea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ la mejor y exelente idea exelente, exelente idea con el cooler 💆👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent DIY video.
one question now, what canister filter size you recommend for a 40 GL aquarium
Does this?
Build set up work efficiently. I went and bought like every single part that you got right there to build one myself. Just haven't done it yet.
Thanks mahn!!! Can't wait to try it out
great vid guys i liked and will most def try this one for my baby turtle.. at first i thought you were going to put the intake from the bio-media below then you put it from the mechanical filter on top thats what i want to do.
InfinitelyFocused Heard that! You can make a similar filter in a lot of different ways, thats why I like this one so much!
A man I met in the pet store yesterday told me about this video. It sounded great, but I was concerned that it might be too complicated. Thanks for a clear cut, easy to follow how-to. I will use this design to filter a 55 gallon, indoor turtle pond. My only question is, is it not necessary to use active carbon? I watched a couple other videos from people who used your design, but made some changes. You did not use carbon, but some of them did. Are there pros and cons to using carbon in the filter?
First off, thanks for the very informative video...it is very handy!! I am in the process of building a similar canister filter with for my 75 Gallon tank for my Mud turtle (Head pressure: 3 foot drop & flexible tubing). I know you suggest the Eco Plus 396, but I'm not sure if this would work for my purposes or not, I have also seen The Sicce Syncra 3.0 & the Jecod DCT 4000. Any suggestion/constructive input would be much appreciated!
brilliant man you are... thanks for sharing!
Excellent video bro, Fantastic.!!!
all power heads will work although not submersed in water?
we can stick the powerhead to the external wall of the canister to save space?
How do I figure out what size canister I need for my tank or does it matter? Great video btw. Thanks!
I am going to make this in a couple days....I will make one change to the design....I am going to put a ball valve before the imput of the filter along with the output to make cleaning the filter easier....since gravity is feeding the system you need to be able to shut it down before disconnecting to prevent a water spill. likewise with the output. ..... love the design otherwise
Love this idea will one day make one
Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing
I wonder what happens if you place both intake and outlet hoses where the lid is. That would make it so much easier for my setup.
im going to try this with my 85 gallon turtle tank. My one question that I have is what size of container should i use?
Mike, I built this 2 weeks ago and its running great. I'm building another one soon but, I'm having a problem finding the 1/2" connectors with barbed ends. The ones at Home Depo and Lowes have 1/2" thread but smaller barbed end which will constrict the flow. Do you have a location to purchase the exact ones on the video?? Seems like the connector's you used in your video work perfect.
Also thank you for making these do it your self projects.
Maxxmann
joe Ortiz jr check out the water irrigation plumbing section for those thread to barb connectors
.... Cool !! Nice Build.....why Not ? just for FUN ! Thanks for sharing.... Tank ON !
Quick question, how do I stop the bucket from overflowing? The filter works fine but the thing leaks out of the side of the lid because of the overflow after a while.
Now that was awesome!!!
@AQUAPROS How many gallons is this filter good for?
Short, easy and informative video, tops.
Why did you use a siphon as the input? What about using the pump’s intake to take water from the aquarium into the canister, and then an outlet from the canister to the aquarium?
Power head is not self priming so it requires a siphon to start the flow
Very use full thank you
Diy sump filter next ....plz
agreed
Bro sump tank or cansister filter which is the best
Please get back to me on what size tank would that filter work on and what size i should do on a 55 gallon cichlid tank
Ive used it on a planted 55 before, no issues. A big factor may be turnover which will be decreased as you increase the height the pump has to pump water. You can always get a stronger pump to combat this, I use the 663 model on the same canister that filters my 90 no problem.
DIY AQUAPROS You have to know the "head" pressure of the pump; i.e., every decent pump is rated for how high it will pump water up--the head.
fantastic and inspiring DIY video
Thanks, you rock!
DIY AQUAPROS I will be making my own and reposting the finished project for my 33 gallon marine aquarium I'm putting together.
Mike - by the way with the pump you have how many gallon tank can this support?
Depends on How many fish you keep, how much you feed them, and if your tank is planted or not. The industry rule of thumb is to turn your tank over 5 times in an hour... so with this pump ~400 gal/hr so a ~75 gal tank would be a limit. Keep in mind every foot the pump is below the output is going to reduce flow rate.
Nice thought about using a cooler for this project.
Thanks! enjoyed your video on CO2 and O2, great info man
Definitely. And thanks for stopping by my channel as well.
I have a question. Since the powerhead is outside water, won't it overheat and get damaged?
Cool build. Can you give an estimated cost if you had to go out and buy all the items needed?
$12 for the cooler, pump was $21, all the pvc for the input/output and hose connectors is about $ 10-15 and the tubing was close to $5.
i am kinda confused shouldn’t the power head in submerged under water?
Can you run 2 canister filters in series? So the 1st canister catches the majority of the waste?
This is awesome
DIY AQUAPROS Imvery excited to start the building of this canister filter. My question I would like a pump just like this one but with more gph flow considering the height of head pressure will have to be about 3 ft for me. Can you reccommend a pump like this that would work in the 1000 - 2000 gph zone. If so would this be 2 strong. If so could i make something to hold the stuff down. i have this identical pump i use for water changes and fine theres not a strong flow. Any help bud love your stuff. DIY IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO.
Craig, you are free to use any pump that works best for your set up. 1000 to 2000 gal/hr may be over doing it but you can go wrong with more flow, I understand your thinking. Eco Plus makes a 1000 gal/hr pump that you can find here: amzn.to/1yEGxZq
I cant tell you what the input/output dimensions are exactly but they may be mentioned on the product listing. Good luck!
How many gallons is this good for? If i used a bigger bucket and stronger pump would it be possible to make one for lets say a 300 gallon tank