GIANT HOMEMADE FILTER FOR EXOTIC FISH POND, CRAZY!

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GIANT HOMEMADE FILTER FOR EXOTIC FISH POND, CRAZY!
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@CHIKILINYT 6 жыл бұрын

Dope! That is The Hulk of filters!!

@BIGFestae 5 жыл бұрын

With the mechanical filtration (Poly) being underneath the bio stones you will have to dismantle the filter to change it. It be easier to reverse the order you install everything and reverse the flow so the mech part is on top and easy to change. You wouldn't have to take the whole filter apart every time.

@shiyamaifrad8933 10 ай бұрын

Exactly

@crittercousins8987 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched so many diy filter videos and this is by far the best

@newfiejoe4998 2 жыл бұрын

Man! You are "THE GENIUS". WOW! What a monster filter!

@mrreneboy 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome DIY Project! Great job man!

@christiancampbell115 6 жыл бұрын

Totally dig the set up!!!!

@luqhakim775 5 жыл бұрын

The best diy filter for me so far... Awesome dude!

@jakeschnorr300 6 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful thanks

@jmotanks8960 6 жыл бұрын

OH my goodness!!!! Your a NATURAL!!!!

@jeremysegovia943 6 жыл бұрын

Nice setup... Much love from San Antonio Texas💪🔥🔥

@MauriceMccomie 6 жыл бұрын

There it is!!! I see you bro! Great build

@lauramcalister2213 6 жыл бұрын

That's going to be one very clean pond!

@487joe Жыл бұрын

Nice build. Your the first one I've watched that used the correct names of parts.

@devinb9985 6 жыл бұрын

Great filter build man, I would suggest trying to find or make some sort of large media bags for the hydrostone so you can get down to the polyfil easier when it gets gunked up with mulm. Other than that it looks like it will run great, I like the idea to use the PVC to make a vortex like that on the input tube

@devinb9985 6 жыл бұрын

IFG true, I didn't even think about it making it into the discharge. I was just thinking about how much food your monsters are gonna be turning to "mulm" everyday haha

@ces69 4 жыл бұрын

I would suggest you use a laundry basket with smaller holes, smaller than the rocks you are using and not use the poly fill which will clog up pretty quick! If you want to use the poly fill to catch the very fine debris, put a layer on the top so that you can remove it to clean or replace easily when clogged! You should also put the larger stones/hydro rocks in first and then the finer/smaller stuff. You should also put a large bulkhead fitting quite low down, as low as you can with a cap or valve so that you can clean it! Then all you would need to do is turn pump off, open to drain off and flush with a few buckets of the pond water! In the future if you needed more filtration, you could link 2 or more of these together!

@GLIXXY_ 5 жыл бұрын

My favourite aquarium hobbyist channel by far most definitely my koi will be happier now :)

@anish7487 6 жыл бұрын

great channel u should have more than this great video keep it up.

@rayb4643 6 жыл бұрын

Thats a good looking filter, I have a garbage can just like that so I might have to make one. Awesome video!

@high_fructose_corn_syrup 3 жыл бұрын

I woulda used sheeted poly. Once that gets wet i can easily see it falling down and uncovering your holes in the laundry basket.

@jonathancavazos2176 6 жыл бұрын

Nice setup

@GregTLaurie 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@marcinp9769 6 жыл бұрын

OH man! is that filter for a lake?! Nice!

@raadolla7184 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid bro

@KGcichlids 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool design bro! Reminds me of a toilet 🚽 with that vortex action you got going on.

@mynameisnotcory 6 жыл бұрын

Solid!

@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058 5 жыл бұрын

WOW that will never have to be messed with for a LONG time depending on the fish that go in there

@jesusbarragan7033 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool

@-EchoesIntoEternity- 3 жыл бұрын

been looking at several videos for ideas to do my own filter. thanks to this video, i now know what not to do. that maintenance is gonna be a hassle with all the poly on the bottom

@IFG_OFFICIAL 3 жыл бұрын

Insert it into a laundry sack. The netted type, I have another vid up on how to do it

@vdia247 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!!! What makes the water crystal clear? Is it the bigger the pump? or the bigger the bucket? Thanks for the info...

@crsaquatics5292 6 жыл бұрын

There’s a couple of things I would modify, but otherwise an absolute beast of a filtration system

@rymaccichlids5999 6 жыл бұрын

Haha I was right in Facebook saying you had 50# of growstone in there lol great build IFG seems pretty simple nice job sharing how you did it hope some people use it

@BoY860 2 жыл бұрын

How do you plan on cleaning your mechanical filtration though?

@fishrrelaxing9361 6 жыл бұрын

Typically in pond filtering with simple setups like this you would utilize 2 cans. One for mech and one for bio. Especially since all that rock is going to compact the poly under it and drastically reduce flow and efficiency. Two smaller 20g or 30g cans would be sufficient.

@TedSpacey 5 жыл бұрын

I've had a very similar idea for a pond filter.. get a wheelie bin and put a large traffic cone in it upside down with a gap at the bottom for large particles with a tap to empty.. then fill up with sponge or floss and media at top with a spout.. in take pours straight down the cone.. the cone creates a vortex

@KayakKingdom 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! My next mission is a pool pond. I like the idea of having the media in bags, or some sort of trays or I imagine it would be very difficult to clean or change the floss without all the media going everywhere. Did u just use a large pond pump?? U got a new sub!

@kaseyhenderson574 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, im curious why the fibre fill went on bottom n the hydro dtone on top? I would think the stone on bottom to catch the bigger waste n the fill for the fines... and why not lava rock? Its cheaper than hydro stone?

@chelseamarlow9112 6 жыл бұрын

As long as you're actually happy with the performance and maintenance of a "filter" like that, I guess that's all that matters at the end of the day.... Been there, done that and I see a rebuild in your future. Get a food grade 55g barrel- usually about $10 off craigslist, never waste money on flex hose, bag your media and fiber mats are rinseable, (in old water, never fresh tap) reusable and won't clog or be a nasty mess when it comes to change it out. I wish you luck.

@Thedonsmoney25823 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta subscribe

@spencerhammer229 5 жыл бұрын

Big homie , will this same idea work ina smaller scale for a couple of large aquariums inside? Taking all leak precautions of course but like will it actually keep my tanks clean? And how often should I think about cleaning , thanks

@TheDrunkenAlcoholic 5 жыл бұрын

nice filter, looks like it could be slight nightmare for maintenance tho' changing out the floss. good job IFG

@inventoryking 6 жыл бұрын

Nice demonstration bro! beast of a filter!

@markanderson7555 5 жыл бұрын

great build but wrong concept you need small grid inner basket to catch the large debree, than a course media. than medium ,than fiber which will make it easier to clean the fiber. The concept is to go from course to fine .also add a water back wash to clean the rock with a drain hole to drain the debree from the rocks. I have this build on my turtle pond.. Home depot sells a metal basket with real small holes.

@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058 5 жыл бұрын

how many gals is the pond & what fish you gonna put in it? & what's the GPH rate on the pump?

@dwainkitchel1316 6 жыл бұрын

nice build Eaven! my one suggestion is some filter roll to wrap around the laundry basket, because that polyfill will compress a lot when wet...that way none of the media ends up inside the basket

@truijs65 5 жыл бұрын

I was about to suggest something like that. You could put some light diffuser on top of that basket so the polyfill won't get compressed. If you put that media in bags you can take it out easily when you want to clean the filter and change the polyfill. Love the idea though!

@aquablaster86 5 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say, servicing that filter would be a pain! That polyfill will clog fast and then you'd have to take out all the media to change it. Great video tho thanks for sharing! A few modifications and this would be a sweet, cheap set-up.

@bebiboi 5 жыл бұрын

How will you clean polyfill or do maintenance

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!...Somebody on youtube using good old filter floss!...not that sheet poly or those other course grades. After awhile,the filter floss acts as a bio filter and its already the best mechanical filter material. When it wears and gets course? Just add more!..what I do. Never causes a drop in water quality.

@cristianalatriste1777 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a recent video on how the filter worked for you?

@mayolormairez2527 5 жыл бұрын

How long does it last b4 u have to do a maintenance change and do u have to change the rocks out or just rinse them off

@santoroaquatics5038 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos man keep it up you rock and I love your fish man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@mikedaskalakis5006 5 жыл бұрын

Why do you comment the same thing at every video ?

@wadebenbow650 6 жыл бұрын

This video got my subscription very informative. Was only wondering would you need to replace the media as it became dirty or would it be self contained with all the positive bacteria?(planning for future filter) will check out more videos for sure 😁

@wadebenbow650 6 жыл бұрын

IFG thank for the responce much appreciated👌

@koi2394 6 жыл бұрын

You inspired me to get African cichlids

@dabellmanzoo5410 6 жыл бұрын

sweet

@charlesb5007 6 жыл бұрын

nice video..I will say I should own stock in homedepot I can go in there and buy way more than i need especially in instances like pvc fittings...

@froglick28 6 жыл бұрын

If you could figure a way to put like a sheet or a screen between the course rocks and poly it would make cleaning it easier. I would probably glue in a ring just above the poly line then make a basket or a mesh to set on top of it.

@ofthedawn 5 жыл бұрын

Will you ever need to change the filter media out?

@mastiffpeople4868 6 жыл бұрын

You saved a ton of money by doing this!

@shiyamaifrad8933 2 жыл бұрын

Give him half of that ton which is 500kg of money 🙂

@ty.w6479 6 жыл бұрын

could you do a video on the maintenance and cleaning of the filter?

@ty.w6479 6 жыл бұрын

yessss, cant wait.

@okofly6886 4 жыл бұрын

How long can we wet to change the filter?

@ryandyer471 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea but the system would work better and be easier to clean if you reversed the order of the filter media so that the floss is on top.

@jackiemoore9095 6 жыл бұрын

One day when I grow up 👌🏾

@jimconard5889 5 жыл бұрын

How do you clean it!

@cockatielcitypr1798 4 жыл бұрын

You throw the whole fucking shit out🤣🤣😋🤣😋

@PULAG 2 ай бұрын

What size diameter are the PVC pipes

@TheCichlidShack 6 жыл бұрын

Genius..

@TheCichlidShack 6 жыл бұрын

Thinking this might be a good addition to the grow out tubs.. hmmm got my wheels turning.

@timstanton6431 6 жыл бұрын

I knew this winter when you began putting fish in the garage, you had been bitten hard by the "fish bug". As the fever continues, the amount of fish continues to increase. Enjoy this time to the fullest!

@sondercichlidaquariums4951 6 жыл бұрын

Are the grow stones inert? As I know pumice raises yr ph to 8.0-85, but I guess you know that as it's ideal for African cichlids. I really hope it is inert as I like pumice as a media but it makes all my fish start flashing (centrals) but that looks just like pumice. I do like that filter though, is it way too loud for a living room?

@sondercichlidaquariums4951 6 жыл бұрын

IFG I bet it's the same as sintered glass. I wonder if it's the same name in the u.k? Thanks mate 👍🏻

@ryansturm9138 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea I have to think of a filter for my pond I’m making there’s gonna be a tiger shovel nose catfish a peacock bass and a spotted gar and 4 koi

@floridafishermanpace798 6 жыл бұрын

the gar might reck the koi

@floridafishermanpace798 6 жыл бұрын

wreck

@ryansturm9138 6 жыл бұрын

Florida Fisherman Pace the koi are gonna be bigger then the gar so he shouldn’t even try eating them

@floridafishermanpace798 6 жыл бұрын

ok just monitor them for the first couple of days closely

@ryansturm9138 6 жыл бұрын

Florida Fisherman Pace there all super small compared to the koi the gar might be 3-4 inches and it’s mouth is big enough for guppies wish there was a way to show u pics lol this Monday I’ll be getting the Redtail and gar but the tsn and koi are doing great

@louiejaylamberte8512 5 жыл бұрын

Nice but i think you should put a drain at the bottom to flash out the solid waste at the bottom, and should have put the gravels in a net for an easy maintenance

@DamianBloodstone 6 жыл бұрын

Great info on how to build a massive filter. Doesn't this make you have to break it down completely to change the floss out or do you ever need to? What if you added another mesh layer, a created pan, with some of that fiberglass ground covering in it between the floss and media layer. The ground covering would save the media from clogging and the mesh pan could have some nylon rope on each side so you could lift the entire media bed out. But, this is just me thinking and I might be wrong.

@DamianBloodstone 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I've never used that stone media so I didn't know. (As I always say, "ask and don't make mistakes.) I'll look it up at my stores. Might be good for something I'm designing.

@garycoulter2809 5 жыл бұрын

I got two question ? one won't the get pressed down by the stone ? two what about cleaning it?

@Danesniper97 5 жыл бұрын

that was my concern as well. I would has used one bucket to contain a sponge and then to fall into themedia

@yorgdridgeblern3550 5 жыл бұрын

How often do you clean it out if I'm not the 50th slug to ask?

@yorgdridgeblern3550 5 жыл бұрын

oh, by the way if you think I'm criticizing him you are wrong . I have a similar setup in a 5 gallon bucket for an indoor pond and I was amazed at how clean it was .

@yorgdridgeblern3550 5 жыл бұрын

ooops, I forgot to say after 3 months!

@rock305305 5 жыл бұрын

Where to buy the pump

@MbunaMarcus 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty clear vid...your camera have auto focus? Choosing cameras, lighting and mics is some tough ish

@MbunaMarcus 6 жыл бұрын

get shooting G

@lindasearle1761 5 жыл бұрын

but how do you clean it

@MateyGardelOriental 4 жыл бұрын

Ok besides the fact that each bag cost 79 dollars...how you gonna remove the stones when the time to clean the filter come??

@thembonesahh 6 жыл бұрын

The floss is gonna get wet then drop and all the gravel will spill in the huge holes on the laundry basket. Plus ya have to strip everything to clean. This filter needs some mods and it would be good

@ibrahimprom6538 3 жыл бұрын

but how do you clean it? 🤔

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@donnakatemorgan8963 6 жыл бұрын

I would do this if I had a ginormous tank all mine are 40 gallon or less

@aquaticbuzz5929 6 жыл бұрын

Doesn't it cold where u @ how you gonna heat so much of water

@floridafishermanpace798 6 жыл бұрын

he's in Texas but it still goes down to 50 so idk

@floridafishermanpace798 6 жыл бұрын

mayb he will bring in the fish

@BIGRENZO 6 жыл бұрын

That's cool that you have BUCK ON YOUR intro and show love to the smaller KZfaqrs... he's subscribe to my channel and I'm subscribe to his as well....

@leontran2665 4 жыл бұрын

Can I buy one from you? Can you make one for sell

@m.nghientvdotot8155 4 жыл бұрын

Cleaning out filter is gonna suck...

@justinrvarga7236 5 жыл бұрын

I may need to do this. Great video. In your filter there’s a ton of biological media. Anyone can control the flow with the litres per hour. Just need to get my head around the basics.

@j.r.hinaut9748 6 жыл бұрын

bro!

@roterbarbarossa4497 6 жыл бұрын

* looking at the Thumbnail * Dang! That's a big Filter !

@jerryy6442 5 жыл бұрын

No offense but I see people make this mistake all the time with this particular setup. All I have to say is have fun changing the poly fil with all those rocks on top.

@mickdrew1968 5 жыл бұрын

Nice filter, but your 90’ for the swirl are backwards. Swirl is clock wise in northern hemisphere. The water will swirl better if you change the 90’s. Good job otherwise. Thx

@darrendelmonaco2249 3 жыл бұрын

ok now change the polyfill

@michaeljohnston4167 6 жыл бұрын

Be careful man I used the same exact trash can and after one or two months the plastic was so weak it began to lean to the side of the wheels so bad that I decided to take it down before it fell over or exploded.