In some ways definitely, but even this video crams as much well-delivered, salient knowledge into 7:19 as most good videos cram into 20 minutes. A lot of effort was put into videos of this DIY King era, and it shows. Perhaps before he started getting lots of views he couldn't afford a better camera and editing software? I don't care though, I almost prefer these old videos to his newer content, though I do love the more laid-back, expansive, and personal nature of it.
I know that these are older videos. but I love watching them. when I was a kid, I loved having a fish tank. they mostly consisted of cheap fish, and cheesy decor. but now that I'm an adult, your videos have taught me a lot. and as soon as I move into a place with more room, you can bet I'll be coming back to your videos for reference.
Omg this is exactly the filter that my dad has been using for the last 10 - 15 years. I just got in the hobby for like 2 years and i always wonder if my dad filter is ever used by somebody else. Its good to know that this type exists. Thank you joey!
I'm going through your filter playlist to get ideas for my 35 and oh man you look so different! I know it's been almost 5 years since you posted this, but man it's great to see you still have the same passion as ever, just a little bit better at talking to the camera :3
2023 AND ALTHOUGH JOEY'S VIDEO WERE TOP OF THE LINE BACK IN THESE DAYS, THEY STILL HOLD UP AND EVEN SURPASS OTHER CREATOR'S OF AQUARIUM CONTENT PRESENTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎 🐟 🐠 🐡 🦈 🌊 And his present content is years ahead of the rest! His stuff that's out nowadays is currently residing in 2029!!!! As in relation to his peers!
Just used this idea to make a mini-overhead-sump out of a plastic flowerpot for my 36 gallon tank. Cost a total of $7.00. Don't really have the room to add a canister filter, so adding this in addition to my HOB filter should help dramatically. Thanks for the ideas, and please keep them coming! :)
Just a heads up. When drilling plastic like the planter boxes and things of that thickness, you will have MUCH nicer holes if you use a hole saw and run it backwards. True story. Give it a try on an old bucket lid first if you are suspicious of the advice. I promise once you try it you will never spade bit plastic again.
Jokes aside, this is over of the better videos, if not thebest, I've seen yet. Very professional, and informative. You're normally hyped and excited. Good to see you have a serious side too.... Other than when your arowana passed.
Really informative video, it's much better and secure to use bulkheads for inflow and outflow. I used silicone to seal the hose and it is working fine so far. I will definitely use bulkheads if I ever get any leaks or if I want to build anymore overhead filters in future.
Just a few minor points, the powerhead will be fine deeper in the tank, although it makes the vertical pipe longer the pump is under the pressure of the water above it so should not be affected flow wise. A better type of cutter to use to drill through the plastic is a device called a hole saw, they make a nice clean job and will not scratch the surrounding area. The hole saw has a pilot drill surrounded by a ring which looks a little like a pastry cutter.
Used this to make my own above tank sump with my own twist to it. So far it is working well. Thanks for the video it really helped me think out side the box.
I built mine using an old CD storage plastic box for 52 CDs. It works really well and since it's the correct size I could use drilled CD covers as dividers. It's currently filtering my 10 and 5 gallon tanks :)
Built this. Works a champ. I would highly HIGHLY recommend silicone sealing those bulkheads. Mine developed pinhead leaks around the seal and no matter how tightly things were made, it invariably would start leaking within a day. With a silicon seal + the bulkheads no more leaking. :-)
Hello! I think it's pretty amazing what you build! This is in my opinion the most needed is something which is useful in the winter air pump is not working because of a power outage! Thank you!
Great stuff again sir. I have an overhead filter setup on one of my tanks. If I can add to the topic, I transformed it in a grow bed similar to the aquaponic systems using lava rocks. The plants will eat the bad stuff from the water hopefully, but also, it look nice with foliage on top of the tank.
Sweet idea Joey. It's hard to imagine a tank without a sump after watching your vids. I can put this on my planted tank that you showed me how to build ;) lol
This is awesome . The next day after I saw this vid, I've made this sump. Since then, it works just awesome and the water is crystal !!! Thank you for this great idea ;)
@@whogotbarztv6349 Well, I used it for about an year and it did it's job quite well. After that I switched to a canister filter because I allso upgraded to a bigger aquarium. The downside of this sump system si the constant running water nois, and when you have to clean the tank and the sump is in the way, it can get quite messy, taking the sump away. It's a goog system, but not a permanent solution. Good Luck!
This works great, I will admit I was not keen on this idea at first. My wife talked me into building it and put over the turtle pond ( she has a red eared slider ( 8 inches and growing )) Well a few weeks later the pond looks better and we just put plants on the filter and added mosquito eating fish to the pond. Added one 5 inch pleco and a Golden Chinese Algae eater that is 4 inches long both from tank in the house ( had to move him or her because it was hurting the other fish in the tank. ) Now 12 weeks later the filter and the plants and the pond are doing good. I will tell more about this with out question! From my wife and I, thank your for the video.
Excalibur your welcome, I have had the filter now almost 6 months and the water clear as a bell. I did put duck weed in my pond that helped huge w algae blooms too.
Excalibur I did recently just put up a video on my RUclips channel, it’s the first one I’ve ever done. You can see my pond and the set up there. Pardon for the video it’s not that great....
I'm in the process of putting this together. Waiting for some filter media I purchased online. I'm going to combine this idea with your water bottle filter idea, and plant a Pothos plant into the filter media in the sump, so it will filter the nitrates as well, and have a great looking plant over the top of my canopy. I love this idea!! Thanks, your ideas and video's are the best!!
B Sammy Too funny. I thought I was being so original when I came up with this. I used lava rock as a medium, a Maxijet powerhead, and bulkhead/drainback hardware from the local hydroponics shop. scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10710794_10204644472291141_2332663413163361679_n.jpg?oh=85aed3ca4294573dd8ab8136bc295ff3&oe=55E8A430
I've been thinking on doing this for a while.... just for the 'different' approach and I thought a waterfall kind of effect when it drops back into the tank.... nicely done Joseph ;)
All together because everything was on clearance I spent 15 usd. Thank you so much . I've got 6 big happy koi . :) I am using a large sump pump made for ponds but I was able to slow the flow down with a plastic ball valve on the bulk head .
An added bonus of a sump is your cats can have a nice drink of filtered water :D I had a sump driving my smaller tanks for plant cuttings without a lid and couldn't understand why in the hell so much water evaporated... Remember lids for your sumps if you have cats :D
Don't you just love watching joeys old video. Shy and nervous Love your work love your tanks and your the reason why I got the tank setup I have today.. dam you joey.. hehe Keep up the amazing work you do and keep those videos flowing . I look forward to watching your videos From your AUSSIE DIY fan.
Can you place a powerhead nearer the bottom to try and pull up some of the muck from the floor? Is there a reason that you didn't do this seeing as you said that it'll pull water up to 2 feet? Thanks
The king of DIY hey bro I want to do the same thing u did but with a 4’ planter stuffed with ceramic media on top of my 210 gallon would that be too much weight?
Not a pretty solution, but cheap and easy. Love your videos and get a whole lot of ideas from them. Keep up the good work! Thumbs up for this video to :)
Hey bro I want to get the 4’ planter and stuff it with media to do the same thing like what u did and it’s going to be on top of my 210 gallon would that be too much weight???
Great concept. A few questions though. 1) Since we don't see the whole project in actual application, how did you address surface skimming as opposed to drawing the raw water from below the surface line? 2) Using filter material boosts nitrates. For a reef application, I would think chemical media such as carbon and a Po4 scrubber would be a better choice? 3) naturally, a HOB protein skimmer is a must, correct? Thanks for a good presentation.
I've had something like this in mind for a while since it would be a task to add one to my tank. Your vid made the idea much clearer for me; thank you!
Also is the outlet on a powerhead generally 1/2" in diameter I have been building one of these myself and ordered some parts including a 1/2" inner diameter vinyl hose, I hope this is the right one
You are an excellent instructor. However, it would be nice if you included a detailed parts list both in the comments (so I can print it out and bring it to the store) and as a "picture" in the video (so I don't have to scroll down to the comments to follow along as you go over it).
Hi Joey, i have a 50 gallon and want to start a tropical aquarium. If I go with this set up, can I remove the hanging filter it came with? And will this change the frequency of water changes? Thank you
hello iv watch all your diy video and I think there the best iv use most off your ideas now iv come to a problem I have a 2ft long by 4ft high tank and I put a pump at the bottom of the tank with pipe going to the top to go throw the filtration and the pipe split do you think I can use electrical tap to fix it back on it holds but im not shore if it good for the fish
Very cool idea and it looks like a very simple build. I appreciate the info, boss. My only concern is how well it works and how large it needs to be to suit my needs. Kinda like the example you gave in the canister build. 1ft = 25gal, 2ft = 50gal, etc, etc...
JOEY! Does a 38 gal tank that lost its bottom trim safe to use? The pet shop says it needs the trim and can't leave it on a stand because the side panels are what takes most of the pressure because the sides are not on top of the bottom glass plate but actually glued on the outside of the bottom plate. You made your glass tank with the sides on top of the bottom plate. Any DIY ideas on how to fix this without having to buy a hard to find bottom trim. The tank is 36 x12 1/2
hey bro, I have a 55 gal salt tank with a hob dual wheel filter and a protein skimmer. I was told by last sump would be the best. I agree but don't have a lot of room under stand. I'm wanting to do a sump with a hob overflow. can u help?
I live in Taiwan and I've noticed tons of people use similar filters here (commercial versions), though maybe more like a wet/dry filter than an actual sump. In fact many fish stores ONLY sell these types of filters for larger tanks. I was wondering if they were any good cuz I was thinking of setting up a tank sometime soon.
Is it true that this type of filter causes co2 to escape from the aquarium? And can an artificial supplement fix the meb. Is this filter suitable for a plant aquarium?
Big fan here. Thanks to your videos im starting a freshwater 46 bow front aquarium! The hardest part was convincing my significant other to get the tank. :-)I was wondering if any tried this? I would like to know how many gallons the one joey made can support.any feedback would be great
well i think i can do this with one of those plastic food storage containers, and keep the lid snapped on it as well. since you made this vid, window boxes are $15. i don't see the need to have a 2' long container when 8 or 10 inches should work. i'll just leave the heater in the tank, and maybe use a pvc L fitting instead of 2 bulkheads as the return. i plan using some filter floss and a bag of charcoal. thanks for the ideas.
I can't find powerheads that fit PVC or tubes smaller than 1/2 inch. Am I just not finding the right powerheads/pumps or is there some sort of adapter(s) available that I can't seem to find?
Would this filter be alright for a 58 gallon tank? I'm looking for some better filtering options then what I have now, but I can't put a filter under the tank.
Yep, for sure - just make sure you're using a powerhead that is strong enough to move a good amount of water. When plumbing this, remember that you want your tank to have circulation, so it's best if your powerhead is sucking on one side of the tank, and the drains are coming down the other side of the tank.
Sort of related to his but I am planning on something else. Your huge tank in your basement? I am planning something like that but in a smaller size. Pond armour plywood bottom but I am also thinking of the potential idea of having one side with plywood wall and only three sides with actual glass. Is it something I should consider when doing you think? I am thinking of a 100 cm four sides, 60 cm height. So the area is basically only a meter. Water level around 50-55 cm.
I have a 120 gallon tank with no room underneath and walls on both ends of the tank,this idea is perfect but is it big enough......if not could I just build more than one. also, could I go about little higher where I'm not on the glass with a better pump and which pump would you recommend...........thanks,I've spent the last three days looking for this idea.....and any other suggestions are more than welcomed,...my tank 48×23×25
Thanks Joey. Been wanting to do something like this for a long time. Great idea. Im gonna tweek it a bit and add the algea scrubber to it so its not in the tank.
Hi Joey. I'm planning to set up an above aquarium sump and had a few questions. I have a 55 gallon tropical tank. What size power head will I need? Also, can I grow plants in the planter box? Thank you
Is there another video of yours that could show me how to do this but using an air pump. I use a centralized air system and it would be great to tap into that instead of having to plug in another pump?
Hope you answer this one.... this sump filters and all they keep the water very clean but what do I do of the fish waste? that is not sucked by the sump.... its heavy... Its like I've white clear sand in my tank... and the waste is so clear I have to pump it out.... Is there any way it can be sucked by the sump filters? I dont like any filter in the tank... so I prefer sump!! PLEASE HELP
Joey I know it's a late question, but I was wondering about the weight of the sump. I recently got a 55 gallon in 10 mm glass, and without the water the sump weighs approx 3 kgs, I am unsure about the weight the aquarium can take.
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Whos watching this in 2020 and seeing that joeys content drastically IMPROVED since then ?
i agree. got better at all these aquarium information. still one of the best sources of info.
In some ways definitely, but even this video crams as much well-delivered, salient knowledge into 7:19 as most good videos cram into 20 minutes. A lot of effort was put into videos of this DIY King era, and it shows. Perhaps before he started getting lots of views he couldn't afford a better camera and editing software? I don't care though, I almost prefer these old videos to his newer content, though I do love the more laid-back, expansive, and personal nature of it.
i like how these videos were to the point though, sometimes he rambles
@@ashlynnblack3872 true, although his rambling videos are awesome in their own way too
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I know that these are older videos. but I love watching them. when I was a kid, I loved having a fish tank. they mostly consisted of cheap fish, and cheesy decor. but now that I'm an adult, your videos have taught me a lot. and as soon as I move into a place with more room, you can bet I'll be coming back to your videos for reference.
Omg this is exactly the filter that my dad has been using for the last 10 - 15 years. I just got in the hobby for like 2 years and i always wonder if my dad filter is ever used by somebody else. Its good to know that this type exists. Thank you joey!
Yo tengo dos en un estanque que tengo en una habitación de mi piso y con plantas en los dos filtros
Pues en Latinoamérica ya lo usan , no pensé que esté video sea de hace muchos años !
I'm going through your filter playlist to get ideas for my 35 and oh man you look so different! I know it's been almost 5 years since you posted this, but man it's great to see you still have the same passion as ever, just a little bit better at talking to the camera :3
2023 AND ALTHOUGH JOEY'S VIDEO WERE TOP OF THE LINE BACK IN THESE DAYS, THEY STILL HOLD UP AND EVEN SURPASS OTHER CREATOR'S OF AQUARIUM CONTENT PRESENTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎 🐟 🐠 🐡 🦈 🌊
And his present content is years ahead of the rest! His stuff that's out nowadays is currently residing in 2029!!!! As in relation to his peers!
2024 in 5 days now. seems like powerheads have even gotten cheaper.
Just used this idea to make a mini-overhead-sump out of a plastic flowerpot for my 36 gallon tank. Cost a total of $7.00. Don't really have the room to add a canister filter, so adding this in addition to my HOB filter should help dramatically. Thanks for the ideas, and please keep them coming! :)
Just a heads up. When drilling plastic like the planter boxes and things of that thickness, you will have MUCH nicer holes if you use a hole saw and run it backwards. True story. Give it a try on an old bucket lid first if you are suspicious of the advice. I promise once you try it you will never spade bit plastic again.
Jokes aside, this is over of the better videos, if not thebest, I've seen yet. Very professional, and informative. You're normally hyped and excited. Good to see you have a serious side too.... Other than when your arowana passed.
Really informative video, it's much better and secure to use bulkheads for inflow and outflow. I used silicone to seal the hose and it is working fine so far. I will definitely use bulkheads if I ever get any leaks or if I want to build anymore overhead filters in future.
Just a few minor points, the powerhead will be fine deeper in the tank, although it makes the vertical pipe longer the pump is under the pressure of the water above it so should not be affected flow wise. A better type of cutter to use to drill through the plastic is a device called a hole saw, they make a nice clean job and will not scratch the surrounding area. The hole saw has a pilot drill surrounded by a ring which looks a little like a pastry cutter.
thank you for explaining ''many'' for us, it means a lot.
Used this to make my own above tank sump with my own twist to it. So far it is working well. Thanks for the video it really helped me think out side the box.
Perfect! I'd like to think that my videos are NOT a guideline for a project, but rather a point of inspiration. Glad your happy with your project.
I built mine using an old CD storage plastic box for 52 CDs. It works really well and since it's the correct size I could use drilled CD covers as dividers. It's currently filtering my 10 and 5 gallon tanks :)
Built this. Works a champ. I would highly HIGHLY recommend silicone sealing those bulkheads. Mine developed pinhead leaks around the seal and no matter how tightly things were made, it invariably would start leaking within a day. With a silicon seal + the bulkheads no more leaking. :-)
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Thank you for the planter, this is what my mind could not remember. 😅
This will pair well with my trickel filter. ❤❤❤❤
That's Great Joey!! This would make a great grow bed for some house plants with some grow bed media. Keep up the good projects!!
Hello!
I think it's pretty amazing what you build!
This is in my opinion the most needed is something which is useful in the winter air pump is not working because of a power outage!
Thank you!
Great stuff again sir. I have an overhead filter setup on one of my tanks. If I can add to the topic, I transformed it in a grow bed similar to the aquaponic systems using lava rocks. The plants will eat the bad stuff from the water hopefully, but also, it look nice with foliage on top of the tank.
Mantap, aku jadi tau trik nya...👍
Pemula ni lagi belajar tentang filter aquarium❤️
Sweet idea Joey. It's hard to imagine a tank without a sump after watching your vids. I can put this on my planted tank that you showed me how to build ;) lol
This is awesome . The next day after I saw this vid, I've made this sump. Since then, it works just awesome and the water is crystal !!! Thank you for this great idea ;)
If you dont mind me asking, 7 years later are you still using it or did you run into any problems? im really thinking about doing it too
@@whogotbarztv6349 Well, I used it for about an year and it did it's job quite well. After that I switched to a canister filter because I allso upgraded to a bigger aquarium. The downside of this sump system si the constant running water nois, and when you have to clean the tank and the sump is in the way, it can get quite messy, taking the sump away. It's a goog system, but not a permanent solution. Good Luck!
This works great, I will admit I was not keen on this idea at first.
My wife talked me into building it and put over the turtle pond ( she has a red eared slider ( 8 inches and growing ))
Well a few weeks later the pond looks better and we just put plants on the filter and added mosquito eating fish to the pond. Added one 5 inch pleco and a Golden Chinese Algae eater that is 4 inches long both from tank in the house ( had to move him or her because it was hurting the other fish in the tank. )
Now 12 weeks later the filter and the plants and the pond are doing good.
I will tell more about this with out question! From my wife and I, thank your for the video.
How many gallons is your pond?
Excalibur I used a pond size calculator my best guess over 100 g.
Micah Davis thanks. Trying to decide if this would work for my pond
Excalibur your welcome, I have had the filter now almost 6 months and the water clear as a bell. I did put duck weed in my pond that helped huge w algae blooms too.
Excalibur I did recently just put up a video on my RUclips channel, it’s the first one I’ve ever done. You can see my pond and the set up there. Pardon for the video it’s not that great....
I'm in the process of putting this together. Waiting for some filter media I purchased online. I'm going to combine this idea with your water bottle filter idea, and plant a Pothos plant into the filter media in the sump, so it will filter the nitrates as well, and have a great looking plant over the top of my canopy. I love this idea!! Thanks, your ideas and video's are the best!!
B Sammy Too funny. I thought I was being so original when I came up with this. I used lava rock as a medium, a Maxijet powerhead, and bulkhead/drainback hardware from the local hydroponics shop. scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10710794_10204644472291141_2332663413163361679_n.jpg?oh=85aed3ca4294573dd8ab8136bc295ff3&oe=55E8A430
By adding PVC tubing in your drain system you can create drip system along the back wall to aid in aeration of the tank.
It worked for me pretty good, and I am using it to grow some plants as well to help with my high nitrates. You're the best Jo.
I've been thinking on doing this for a while.... just for the 'different' approach and I thought a waterfall kind of effect when it drops back into the tank.... nicely done Joseph ;)
All together because everything was on clearance I spent 15 usd. Thank you so much . I've got 6 big happy koi . :) I am using a large sump pump made for ponds but I was able to slow the flow down with a plastic ball valve on the bulk head .
Best edited/formatted video yet!! Great job!!
Joey you really make every thing easy .keep it up bro
An added bonus of a sump is your cats can have a nice drink of filtered water :D
I had a sump driving my smaller tanks for plant cuttings without a lid and couldn't understand why in the hell so much water evaporated...
Remember lids for your sumps if you have cats :D
Interesting and informative, as usual. When are we going to get a look at that new fish room of yours, Joey?
Hi Joe Can you turn this into a planter box as well to grow herbs for the kitchen.
Mike
Yes, look up his later video on the Pothos plant in aquaponics, which is how I got here.
Don't you just love watching joeys old video. Shy and nervous
Love your work love your tanks and your the reason why I got the tank setup I have today.. dam you joey.. hehe
Keep up the amazing work you do and keep those videos flowing . I look forward to watching your videos
From your AUSSIE DIY fan.
Don't know if this is enough sump for a larger tank but I might do this for a quarantine or frag tank. Thanks for getting my wheels turning :)
Can you place a powerhead nearer the bottom to try and pull up some of the muck from the floor? Is there a reason that you didn't do this seeing as you said that it'll pull water up to 2 feet? Thanks
Great idea! Works especially well for those of us with stock tanks who can't put anything underneath.
How many of these (or what size) do you think would be good for a 100gal tank with two red eared sliders?
Simple principles, but very nicely done. Clever use of materials.
Just built my own version of this! Turned out great! Thanks for making a great video Joey!
It's an awesome filter for sure! It will become more and more popular as time passes.
The king of DIY hey bro I want to do the same thing u did but with a 4’ planter stuffed with ceramic media on top of my 210 gallon would that be too much weight?
thinking about upgrading from my penguin 150 to this for a waterchange-less setup.
Fantastic video.! Did you immerse the submersible pump into your tank?
Not a pretty solution, but cheap and easy. Love your videos and get a whole lot of ideas from them. Keep up the good work! Thumbs up for this video to :)
Can an overhead filter system be made out of acrylic to incorporate a water fall?
What size planter box would you need for a 55 gallon tank
You can use a air lift system to get the water up to the sump also
yes the old outside box filters used air lifts. i was just looking at one i have left over from 1964...
Hey bro I want to get the 4’ planter and stuff it with media to do the same thing like what u did and it’s going to be on top of my 210 gallon would that be too much weight???
Great concept. A few questions though. 1) Since we don't see the whole project in actual application, how did you address surface skimming as opposed to drawing the raw water from below the surface line? 2) Using filter material boosts nitrates. For a reef application, I would think chemical media such as carbon and a Po4 scrubber would be a better choice? 3) naturally, a HOB protein skimmer is a must, correct?
Thanks for a good presentation.
Still a great video :D Can it be an only filter in a 30 gal tank?
Can I grow Chaetomorpha algae (chaeto) and mangrove in this overhead box, for my saltwater tank? Thanks in advance for your help.
I don't see why not!
I've had something like this in mind for a while since it would be a task to add one to my tank. Your vid made the idea much clearer for me; thank you!
Also is the outlet on a powerhead generally 1/2" in diameter I have been building one of these myself and ordered some parts including a 1/2" inner diameter vinyl hose, I hope this is the right one
I use 1/2" I.D. vinyl hose on my Maxi-jet and fits perfectly.
You are an excellent instructor. However, it would be nice if you included a detailed parts list both in the comments (so I can print it out and bring it to the store) and as a "picture" in the video (so I don't have to scroll down to the comments to follow along as you go over it).
How did you go about this situation as i am about to post a comment asking him?
Yeah sure thing let me just have you’re address I’ll pop over to the shop and buy it all for you aswell!!!!
Bernard Neuleuf u figured it out yet?? hehe
Anyone know where you can get these Grids (lighting defusers) 1:44.
With the sump you built in this video, what size aquarium could it support?
Great diy project, opened my mind to the possibilities.
Hi Joey, i have a 50 gallon and want to start a tropical aquarium. If I go with this set up, can I remove the hanging filter it came with? And will this change the frequency of water changes? Thank you
How many gallons do you (or anyone else for that matter) think this system could support? I have a 55gal I'm considering using this on.
THIS!! THIS!!!
omfg - thank you .... you set my spark in motion for some great dyi projects.
YOU ROCK!
Can you use k1 in the sump as long as u block your returns? Of course you add bubblers and things to keep it moving.
Are these garden hose repair parts,( Bulkhead fittings) or are they actually aquarium parts ?
Can this work as a wet dry filter if the ceramic media is not submerged?
do i still need this if i have a natural plant system?
hello iv watch all your diy video and I think there the best iv use most off your ideas now iv come to a problem I have a 2ft long by 4ft high tank and I put a pump at the bottom of the tank with pipe going to the top to go throw the filtration and the pipe split do you think I can use electrical tap to fix it back on it holds but im not shore if it good for the fish
if i wanted to add a polishing filter pad would i add it att the end b4 the bulkheads?
Go comment on this newest video so he can answer.
I will be having a go at making this , thanks for doing these films you have saved me a lot of money :-)
Very cool idea and it looks like a very simple build. I appreciate the info, boss. My only concern is how well it works and how large it needs to be to suit my needs. Kinda like the example you gave in the canister build. 1ft = 25gal, 2ft = 50gal, etc, etc...
JOEY! Does a 38 gal tank that lost its bottom trim safe to use? The pet shop says it needs the trim and can't leave it on a stand because the side panels are what takes most of the pressure because the sides are not on top of the bottom glass plate but actually glued on the outside of the bottom plate. You made your glass tank with the sides on top of the bottom plate. Any DIY ideas on how to fix this without having to buy a hard to find bottom trim. The tank is 36 x12 1/2
i want to do this for my tank 2 300 watt heaters for a 260 gal aquarium how much flow or size of pump do you think i should use
hey bro, I have a 55 gal salt tank with a hob dual wheel filter and a protein skimmer. I was told by last sump would be the best. I agree but don't have a lot of room under stand. I'm wanting to do a sump with a hob overflow. can u help?
you can try a planet box bracket and drill holes on the top/sides to flow back into the tank.
Cool stuff and channel. This will probably be my next project. 😎
Hello what are the things you need to build this filter?thanks!
I live in Taiwan and I've noticed tons of people use similar filters here (commercial versions), though maybe more like a wet/dry filter than an actual sump. In fact many fish stores ONLY sell these types of filters for larger tanks. I was wondering if they were any good cuz I was thinking of setting up a tank sometime soon.
Would look really cool sitting on top of a reef tank with mangroves coming out of it. Love your channel looking foward to the ATS videos.
this is really good, the same idea could also be used in a sump below the tank
Will it work in 5feet oscar tank? please reply
Is it true that this type of filter causes co2 to escape from the aquarium? And can an artificial supplement fix the meb. Is this filter suitable for a plant aquarium?
For the lighting diffuser should it cost $15 for 0.375" X 23 3/4" x 47 3/4"' if not where is the best place to buy it. And I live in the U.S.
What kind of store could you find bulkheads with the appropriate hose?
Which Maxi-Jet pump would you recommend for this project on a 50 gallon aquarium? cheers, tim
Big fan here. Thanks to your videos im starting a freshwater 46 bow front aquarium! The hardest part was convincing my significant other to get the tank. :-)I was wondering if any tried this? I would like to know how many gallons the one joey made can support.any feedback would be great
well i think i can do this with one of those plastic food storage containers, and keep the lid snapped on it as well. since you made this vid, window boxes are $15. i don't see the need to have a 2' long container when 8 or 10 inches should work. i'll just leave the heater in the tank, and maybe use a pvc L fitting instead of 2 bulkheads as the return. i plan using some filter floss and a bag of charcoal. thanks for the ideas.
I can't find powerheads that fit PVC or tubes smaller than 1/2 inch. Am I just not finding the right powerheads/pumps or is there some sort of adapter(s) available that I can't seem to find?
Use hose,,,,, :D
Would this filter be alright for a 58 gallon tank? I'm looking for some better filtering options then what I have now, but I can't put a filter under the tank.
Yep, for sure - just make sure you're using a powerhead that is strong enough to move a good amount of water.
When plumbing this, remember that you want your tank to have circulation, so it's best if your powerhead is sucking on one side of the tank, and the drains are coming down the other side of the tank.
Sort of related to his but I am planning on something else. Your huge tank in your basement? I am planning something like that but in a smaller size. Pond armour plywood bottom but I am also thinking of the potential idea of having one side with plywood wall and only three sides with actual glass. Is it something I should consider when doing you think? I am thinking of a 100 cm four sides, 60 cm height. So the area is basically only a meter. Water level around 50-55 cm.
Wow, you have changed so much...
It's crazy
I have a 120 gallon tank with no room underneath and walls on both ends of the tank,this idea is perfect but is it big enough......if not could I just build more than one. also, could I go about little higher where I'm not on the glass with a better pump and which pump would you recommend...........thanks,I've spent the last three days looking for this idea.....and any other suggestions are more than welcomed,...my tank 48×23×25
Thanks Joey. Been wanting to do something like this for a long time. Great idea. Im gonna tweek it a bit and add the algea scrubber to it so its not in the tank.
What does the media actually do...? And do u put the heater in there because its easier to warm the water?
Filter thing egg carton.. also could I put the holes on the long part of the box on both sides?
Just made my own!!! Thanks for such a great idea and video!!!
If I were to attach the power head intake to a sponge filter and then output it to the sump box could I skip the filter floss shelf step?
Yes you can. I have done that with one of mine. Creates more room in the sump for biological media.
Hi Joey. I'm planning to set up an above aquarium sump and had a few questions. I have a 55 gallon tropical tank. What size power head will I need? Also, can I grow plants in the planter box? Thank you
WHat powerhead would you reccomend for a 30gal freshwater tank?
what size pump would u use for an under aquarium sump. the sump is 30 gallons and tank is 125
Is there another video of yours that could show me how to do this but using an air pump. I use a centralized air system and it would be great to tap into that instead of having to plug in another pump?
I can't find mesh bagging like what you have your bio media in anywhere. Any suggestions besides pantyhose?
Hope you answer this one.... this sump filters and all they keep the water very clean but what do I do of the fish waste? that is not sucked by the sump.... its heavy... Its like I've white clear sand in my tank... and the waste is so clear I have to pump it out.... Is there any way it can be sucked by the sump filters? I dont like any filter in the tank... so I prefer sump!! PLEASE HELP
All the ones I can find have drain holes in the bottom. Did yours have drain holes and if so how did you fill them?
Daniel Hughes just use some silicone to seal them
Hi, I am considering something like this with plants. Can I plant in the lava rock or should I do layer of clay pebbles on top of the lava rock?
you don't have to but yes it would be best to put lava rock on bottom then gravel or clay pebbles
Just wondering where in canada do u get your bulkheads?
Go comment on his newest video so he can see your comment.
Joey I know it's a late question, but I was wondering about the weight of the sump. I recently got a 55 gallon in 10 mm glass, and without the water the sump weighs approx 3 kgs, I am unsure about the weight the aquarium can take.