How To Build An Aquarium Filter Cheap (Part 2-2)

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@KGTropicals 3 жыл бұрын

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@ancilsuresh3885 3 жыл бұрын

When I look closer to my aquarium , I saw tiny worms on the glass help me to figure out what's the problem and how to avoid happening this creepy stuff again

@thescaleoceanlinerbuilder8283 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know what the best way to remove hair algae, thanks!

@brandonmms 3 жыл бұрын

That laugh when he said big nuts....killed it john

@robertoram3956 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you (Both Lisa and John) for the continued sharing of your side of this hobby, the adventures, hurdles, comical situations, wisdom, and the little things that make you go hmmm. We all need a break from the normal day to day, especially due to recent events, and you figured out a very cool way to do that. I, for one, was thoroughly entertained and I am positive that some of us might have even learned a thing or two along the way. I don't see it enough on the videos or live feed, so I thought I would step in to say, "Thank you".

@johnnymotorboat8824 Жыл бұрын

Love the black on black look. It's like watching a video with your eyes closed.

@BlueLighteningGojo 3 жыл бұрын

John: “So here’s the plan.” Plan: “That’s just not going to work for me, brother!”

@paulmccarthy7467 3 жыл бұрын

It turned into an interesting project. It was good to see the issues which you have had to over come. Good project

@andrewmarkwell 3 жыл бұрын

You could just build a two-way siphon between the two sumps out of PVC, like a horseshoe that goes from one tank and into the another. Once you create it, fill it water at your sink and put some caps on, so it will keep the water insite and keep it primed. Then place it into your sumps and remove both caps on the end under water, and you have an instant two way siphon.

@douglasragsdale2752 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest the same thing. One of those K.I.S.S. things lol

@TBizzell68 3 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it

@kevinshaw7670 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing but suggest using and aqua lifter with a 1/4 inch barb in the center to keep it siphoned. So the siphons will never break if there is power.

@marcosgcm 9 ай бұрын

Is this to avoid the overflow in case of water pump failure or to have only one water pump instead of 2, like one tank for draining and one tank for pumping? Thank you!

@JimmyDeathRattle 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible!! Definitely considering this when I get my 8 footer! Thank you for such useful information!

@loerya99 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. It's interesting to see how the tank is put together. Thanks for explaining the steps and issues.

@jamesdoyle7317 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is, Great Videos. I learned so much about connecting a tank to the sump. I had some knowledge, but your step by step made it very clear. Thanks

@SSn70s 3 жыл бұрын

Filter Socks, great addition. I’m glad to see fresh water folks using them. Some are machine washable and can be used over and over. Not to mention easy to change and if you want , you can change them every few days to help keep the Trates down. Nice build !!

@bruceperkins2921 3 жыл бұрын

This is exciting! Cant wait to see it stocked. I would love a tank that size.

@cichlid_kings 3 жыл бұрын

Mad props! Awesome tank and sump! Was nice to see how simple a well built sump can be! Enjoy the new tank! 😎

@RochLachapelle 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you are so honest about this hobby

@chazzcombs 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. I'm looking forward to the future vids on this particular tank build!

@norussian4109 3 жыл бұрын

Vaping and fish keeping 2 of my hobbies... nice

@SifiFan Жыл бұрын

Diy is sometimes the best solution. Built a small pond filter with stacks of biomedia seperated with air gaps out of a small galvonized trash can. Made it look like an old wood water tank used to fill steam engine trains. These filters outperform standard filters by far. My inside aquarium filter probably has 10 times the surface area of my tank just by modifying the filter materials instead of what came with the system. ...

@ludekuiper 3 жыл бұрын

thanks 4 the inspiration John! It broth me back to the hobby.

@fishypetkeeping 3 жыл бұрын

It's so much fun to watch these. Your new style on your videos are amazing and interesting! Will definitely try making a sump like this in the future. Also, John, you making awkward mistakes is just what makes you likeable!

@rdot980 11 ай бұрын

The siphon stopper could be replaced with a check valve if your plumbing supports it.

@whateverwhenever_9987 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video !!! I run all hob, few canisters and sponge filters on my tanks. I've never built or bought a sump. I'm not comfortable drilling into glass or acrylic.

@bobmennel137 3 жыл бұрын

I like the stealth overflow. It doesn't take up tank space. The whole system looks really sharp all in black!

@XCaliKev 3 жыл бұрын

Like the new logo, and how your doing video’s now. Good info, and how it’s presented to us. Good Job John

@mattstone6399 3 жыл бұрын

I've always been intimidated by sumps, this was a great video! Seems simple and I'll be looking to use a sump on my nexttank

@mingbritson Жыл бұрын

Love all your stuff -- great, great video!

@MasterPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always filled with useful information!

@jessebelle6596 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I really enjoyed these videos! I would love to see more like this! :)

@cody1995evo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome can’t wait for the cycling video just did my 125 gallon took 9 weeks to cycle, of course would have bin faster will used filter media, but didn’t have that option

@nickschmitz7044 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the best aquascapes I've ever seen or done myself were just thrown in there and wherever the material landed is where it stayed. Makes it way more natural looking if you ask me man

@MargieB51 Жыл бұрын

Truly youryour best do it yourself project , ,thankfully John you and Pretty Lisa share your dream with so many of us

@KawaiiFishKeepers 9 ай бұрын

Picking up a sump soon thanks for the vid!

@geekmashup6829 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! And I LOVE the new logo!

@ilivefortropicalfish6837 3 жыл бұрын

I love this series!!!!!

@FerrumBellator 3 жыл бұрын

Was just looking for part 2 👍🏻

@MontegaB 3 жыл бұрын

Lookin' fit dude, glad to see you healthy!

@HotGadgetMan 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding Bio Placement. When you first got it together, through your excitement just put in the wrong order.. Thankfully it was something very easily corrected. phew hehe With evaporation, I'd think about covers on the sumps.

@RockosFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын

awesome stuff bro. Learned a bunch!

@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 3 жыл бұрын

Great video John!

@brianmarshall1762 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting videos. If nothing else, it shows me that I may not want to build a sump unless I have someone who has done it before helping me 😬

@paulhillman2230 3 жыл бұрын

Really wish you had gone more into the plumbing and balancing of sumps for the less informed. I get it mostly in theory but almost about how you balance the pump with flow from the overflow/stealth box, how full do you shoot for the sump being, how you do the math to make sure you don’t flood your living room (if that’s where the tank was) etc. like the step by step but missed an opportunity for more sump 101 kind of stuff.

@LuckyLuciano_1 Жыл бұрын

nice Heart on substrate, keep going !!

@glennford503 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, just found this and it's exactly what I've been looking for 🙂 I'm just about to build a sump for a 250 gallon Malawi tank. One thing that worries me a bit is what happens if, for some reason, the outflow slows down and the pump keeps chucking water into the DT. Is there any way of turning the pump off with a float switch installed in the DT somehow? 🤔

@alligatorwildlifediscovery2701 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@michaelmiller4138 Жыл бұрын

Want a great deal on rocks? Go to your local landscape supply store. They price rocks by the ton and you can get them for pennies on the dollar compared to what you pay at most fish stores. Obviously sanitize and test the rocks prior to introducing to an aquarium but I got about 100 lbs of river rock for 5-10 dollars.

@nickschmitz7044 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE the MC Hammer reference. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶CAN'T TOUCH THIS NAANAAANAAA🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

@adkgaladkgal1799 3 жыл бұрын

Best filer ever- My above tank DIY does not look good at all. Really nice filter. Thanks for showing us

@Wimpl00 3 жыл бұрын

You can use a length of hose to connect the two tanks. Air pressure will equalize them. Look up communicating vessels.

@chandlee3968 3 жыл бұрын

Keith, I just obtained an oddly shaped tank in a new house purchase. It’s 5ft by 19’ by 19’ and I’m not sure if the glass can be drilled. Since I’m cautious about drilling I’m considering an overtank trickle filter. I’m not sure if you’ve filmed something similar but I think it’s a good option with my particular set of circumstances.

@CharlesWike Жыл бұрын

We are setting up our sump pump and having a discussion on which is more beneficial - flexible piping versus hard pvc. Any suggestions on the pros and cons for each type.

@redheadirishgrl 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the video. Can you give me an update? I purchased a new to me 180 gallon with bottom drilled holes. We had plans of a canister filer, so having the bottom holes plugged. With your video, we'd have to drill the top. How hard is that? I'm worried Also, the wood shim. Wood swells when it gets wet. Have you had issues with that?

@CJBlack265 3 жыл бұрын

Love the logo - ties the business name to the channel name nicely😎

@robertjohnston25 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tank fam! I'm really excited for yuh. I have a question still :) I'm looking to get a 220g tank this year myself with a sump. I was going to get the Reef Style with the overflows in the corner of the tank (inside) and then drain from the bottom. Both work, do you prefer one over the other? If so why? I'm guessing you like the stealthbox way more as thats what you're setting yours up with. Thanks for sharing this 2 part series, I really enjoy these types of videos!

@Mr_Manifesto 3 жыл бұрын

Corrugated plastic sheets, that you can get cheap at Home Depot, make excellent lids for sumps. you can cut them for the hoses and they keep the water from splashing or leaving.

@greghoffstadt667 3 жыл бұрын

Quick tech tip. Spray soapy water on the fittings before sliding them on. With the heated hose. It makes it way easier. Learned that when I worked for Boston Whaler.

@kraigstengrim2072 2 жыл бұрын

Probably not a good idea to get soap on anything that could possibly get into the tank water. Idk 🤷

@joelrogers5054 2 жыл бұрын

I like the color of the bagged substrate, what kind is it? I have a blacked out 20 gal, would look great in it Thx

@FilipAus 3 жыл бұрын

How about joining the two sumps together with a syphon loop (upside down U) so that they maintain a level between themselves?

@ihspstanktribe 3 жыл бұрын

That anti-syphon set up, to avoid sump over flow...kind of like a reverse trap? In a sink or toilet?

@jefftellock7203 3 жыл бұрын

Adding check valves above the pumps would keep water from back siphoning back into the sumps if a pump stops working

@TDFrancis17 3 жыл бұрын

You could use a water bridge between the sumps rather than drilling them? At least they would level out if you had a pump failure

@seancrosby3921 2 жыл бұрын

Nice setup. Question- do you fill the sump with clean water or do you let the aquarium drain into it prior to circulation?

@Thebonesoftrees 2 жыл бұрын

11:15 works like a plumbers backflow check valve.

@bobpurcell3814 3 жыл бұрын

One thing you could consider would be drilling the sump tanks and plumbing them together, so if you have a failure the water will overflow from sump to sump rather than overfill the tank. I know its more work, but would solve any imbalance issues with the flows and pump failure concerns.

@marksterlson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos, will be setting up a sump soon and have re-watched them twice for inspiration.

@K4G3oni Жыл бұрын

Just do whatever make you feel good.. its a hobby not a job,, i even made a diy box filter powered by aerator from a very very cheqp food container,, but it work,, CC water & guppies swim energetic,, a little bit over feed just did syphon every monday & thursday, top up water.. make it fun & healthy for u & the fishes..

@djmaxson1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi KGTropicals I’m a huge fan!

@dr.who2 3 жыл бұрын

Lava rocks can be had at home dopot Lowes. Any place sells grills

@ericandersen612 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a further explanation on how you “dialed in” the sump system ??

@patrickmanning9824 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious would a pump outlet check valve prevent siphon rather than relying on the siphon stopper outputs?

@CowboyBebop010 3 жыл бұрын

Great job dude :)

@keyoflife24 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe just add a float trigger......Once the level rise to a certain point.....it shuts off the pump. Which in your case, will trigger your app that something just happened. You can then take care of fixing it without a flood.

@brookssaunders8733 3 жыл бұрын

Did you try looking at Landscaping businesses near you for lava rock? Most landscaping companies have bins of different types of rocks you can choose from and they usually sell by the pound. It might be worth looking into.

@batbrains187 Жыл бұрын

🔥 VERY talented 🔥

@quor-dariusdavis3767 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the links for all of the overflow and return equipments?

@juriejacobs1363 3 жыл бұрын

Love from South Africa

@77appyi 2 жыл бұрын

if the water level in the sump tanks is a little below 1/2 full in each tank then if 1 pump stops then it won't overflow. the other tank..OR if the tanks more than 1/2 full if the pumps are lifted of the bottom of the tank the pump wont to have access to all the water so won't overflow the other tank ....i like the idea of 2 tanks as you have redundancy if one pump fails and when its time to clean them out you can do one and then the other a week or 3 later so you are not upsetting everything at once

@wendihamlett105 3 жыл бұрын

Love corys in groups! It is funny how my pandas will fly around the tank then congregate around the sponge filter only to get the zoomies again as if by a hidden signal.

@edgararcega3046 2 жыл бұрын

Back in my days of young i legit just filled up a fish tank with water threw the fish in and fed them. I even cleaned the tank squeaky clean like once every 2 months. I don't know how my fish lived past 3 years.

@richardfrye5780 2 жыл бұрын

Still do this lol

@ponak21 3 жыл бұрын

Good Job !!!

@jimmyreese4740 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@rob93aquatics 3 жыл бұрын

PERFECT TIMING MORING UPLOAD. 👍🔥💪

@aniketpatil1452 3 жыл бұрын

It's 9: 30 here

@Rustysturtles 3 жыл бұрын

It's 3pm here

@calebbeck4016 3 жыл бұрын

I am a HUGE fan of all of your videos, but I’m semi new to the hobby, I have a cichlid tank with a tidal 75 HOB filter And I have a 75gal tank with a fluval 405 canister filter. My biggest issue is The water was cloudy for 4 days and than it cleared for 2 days and went back to very cloudy water for now about 2 weeks now and I am just wondering if this is still part of the nitrogen cycle? Or is something wrong.

@MysticWanderer Жыл бұрын

A long u pipe with both ends always under the waterline will balance the levels without drilling. Obviously the pipe has to be full of water for anyone that has not used an old school overflow box.

@TomM-hv6ui 3 жыл бұрын

The lava rock is good for bacteria to grow in the sump. Its very porous for bacteria to grow.

@ashleywinsor8140 3 жыл бұрын

You don't even need to drill a hole just use a u type joint PVC pipe linking both ssumps. You just force water in the ‘u’ part so they equalize I water level

@T_Burd_75 2 жыл бұрын

About the issue of the possibility of flooding if a pump goes out...They make float-style shut-off valves that you might be able to install on the intake line going into the sump. If for some reason the water level rises in the sump above a preset level, the water lifts the float, closing the valve and shuts off the water flow. I've found some on ebay for 1/2" and 3/4" sizes, but you'll need to find some for the size line you're using, maybe 1 1/2"? At first I was thinking of an electric shut-off valve setup using water level sensors, but in the event of a blackout, that wouldn't work. Maybe someone can fabricate a couple of float shut-off valves somewhere.

@xerxesknight7410 2 жыл бұрын

Could you show a diy for aquariums that don't have holes? I'm kinda new at all this sump stuff and have 3 ranchu gold fish so I heard about anoxic filters and your sump seems so easy just have to add the kitty litter etc in as well with all the stuff you added but I sadly cannot trust myself with drilling holes Help would be great!!

@mikebrown3768 3 жыл бұрын

I know I’m super later here but I don’t know where else to get my question answered. If you were to setup a 220 with only one sump/pump what GPH would you be going for.

@ladarius82 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny I just watched the other vid and was like he better hurry up... that was fast for my perspective lol

@ron1sims 2 жыл бұрын

Question: I have picked up 90 gallon drilled aquarium for my turtle. I am thinking of converting from a canister to a freshwater sump system. Can I put a cover on top of the sump to limit humidity/water loss. I have dehumidifier in the basement and the sump would add more uncovered. thoughts

@scoooterp801 3 жыл бұрын

Add a water bridge cheap and easy that way both tanks stay the same level.

@pilchard8741 3 жыл бұрын

Hypothetically, would having two sponge filters divide the beneficial bacteria between the two filters? Or would both filters eventually reach max capacity? Would you have a ammonia/nitrites spike if you took one of those filters out?

@PaulZyCZ 3 жыл бұрын

Good point about cheap cannister filters. The only time you get cheap cannister filter, it's when the retailer puts 50% sale on it and it's Eheim or similar. I was considering buying certain chinese cannister filter for my nanotank. In LFS words: We are stopping selling those, they break too often and it takes months to get replacement parts from China.

@derekdicks9890 Жыл бұрын

So you make sump filter because there cheeper then canister filters? Can you use a canister filter on salt water and be fine?

@inthe-sc4db 3 жыл бұрын

John have a door company disconnect those extension springs. Those safety cables don't always hold.

@alonbeccy 2 жыл бұрын

Overflow and return options for non-drilled tanks?

@juriejacobs1363 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious to know how would one get the water to the sump if you don't have a custom tank like that.

@neptune9 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't have a drilled tank, you can get a hang-on back overflow box.

@bananabread1480 Жыл бұрын

if you fill the sump tanks only to about 40% that each then over flow from a pump failure should be a problem due to the water level in the main tank will drop until the broken sump is almost full and the working sump is drained

@theempath8244 2 жыл бұрын

How did you cut the circles in the tank please? That is a part I would worry about.

@Oziel_Estrada1979 3 жыл бұрын

I love that water flue system, and answer one of my question, What happen if there is an electric problem. Then you show your "magic key" talking about gravity, jejejeje, so You need to invite a scientist or a water engineer to explain that. Thanks a lot I love your videos.