BEAT THIS AQUARIUM FILTER!.....GROOVY - DIY AQUARIUM FILTER FROM PONDGURU

If you are in the US you will need a plug in transformer to run the 220v pump: geni.us/1zn4
Good mesh bags for media: geni.us/FaWBt
FILTER MEDIA, FULL FILTER UPGRADE KITS OR INDIVIDUAL PARTS HERE: www.filterpro.c...
Frozen food: geni.us/LNA8 (select type - loads to choose from)
Since coming up with the 'internal moving bed filter' idea and posting videos on KZbin years ago I have been constantly working on new ideas for filters - some worked some didn't but this one is a great one.
Here's another filter idea from Pondguru but this one is aimed at people who breed fish, have fish houses or highly stocked tanks.
Much of the time those multi-tank scenarios rely on foam filters driven by air which can be very noisy and offer limited processing of nitrate so therefore require large regular water changes.
With this design I have managed to create a filter which aerates water silently and has adjustable bubble size.
It offers effective mechanical and biological filtration and will reduce not only ammonia and nitrite but also NITRATE as it uses Biohome Ultimate which supports aerobic and anaerobic bacteria better than any other media.
The filter is washable and you can customise it to offer chemical filtration with addition of carbon or set it to condition the water by swapping out some media for a peat ball if you want lower pH.
The whole outer tube of the filter will attract detritus, algae etc. so will feed fry and shrimps.
The materials necessary for making your own filter available from
ww.filterpro.co.uk
Thanks for watching this video - check out my other aquatic videos on the 'Aquariums and advice' playlist on my channel.
Please let me know what you think of this idea in the comments section - thanks for watching and supporting my channel.
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[@marksarkaquariums9056]

Awesome Video.when it's time for a waterchange you could attach a longer hose and use it for a pump out.

[@pondguru]

Yes it would do that job well for a smaller tank - good thought.

[@gittekaren4104]

Mark's Ark Aquarium's Hello - will you explain that please? I'm totally new to these aquarium terms (got fish a few months ago) AND I'm Danish :-)

[@johnnytheman12]

I visited this guy just under 2 weeks ago and purchase 2 of these filters. The guy is a complete gent very helpful and this filter out performs my expectations, and has left me with crystal clear water. Thanks

[@pondguru]

That's great to hear and thanks for the good feedback. For clarity and health of water it really helped me realise something I'd hoped to achieve for many years - still can't believe that manufacturers don't integrate this sort of pump which properly oxygenates the water into their internal filter designs.

[@AaronsAquarium]

This is an amazing idea. Might give it a go in my Discus breeding tank. Thank you for sharing.

[@pondguru]

No worries, glad you like the idea and thanks for watching.

[@carlosfont6057]

I believe your filter is by far the best that I have seen. Your friend gave you the foundation to put it into a very good idea. I am having problems finding the white poly tubes here in Florida,USA I have also looked for the small pumps themselves and I cannot find them. I have plecos,shrimps and royal plecos that would benefit from your filter.

[@pondguru]

You may find the pumps from suppliers of hydroponics gear but the tubes are proving difficult to buy at anything less than 100 at a time and the damn companies won't send a sample out.

[@pondguru]

+Cassie Kelly Thanks for the link. Those tubes look different but would probably do the same job I reckon. I've got a manufacturer in China who seems to make the exact one I used in this video but if I can't get them I will give these ones a go.

[@Senorlatulla]

Pondguru great video mate..... what is the maximum size tank for that precise filter If I may ask?

[@pondguru]

Juan Vazquez I would guess at about 100 litres for a community tank.

[@Senorlatulla]

Pondguru thank you..... now my only problem is, finding that pump in the US :(

[@Gabor.P.]

Juan Vazquez Go for the Chinese made mate LOL It's cheap only 20$ give or take a couple of bucks ! Don't for get he is in the UK and there everything cost twice as much then here ! You know wora not water ! LOL

[@Senorlatulla]

lol!... thank you

[@pondguru]

Ben Morgan No worries, man I'm glad you like the videos and are thinking about filtration as there are so many options available. When I came up with the idea years ago of using a bottle to make a moving bed filter I can't believe it is still going strong. Check out the 'invisible aquarium filter' video if you haven't seen that one yet.

[@pondguru]

If you are in the US you will need a plug in transformer to run the 220v pump: geni.us/1zn4 Good mesh bags for media: geni.us/FaWBt Frozen food: geni.us/LNA8 (select type - loads to choose from) Since coming up with the 'internal moving bed filter' idea and posting videos on KZbin years ago I have been constantly working on new ideas for filters - some worked some didn't but this one is a great one. Here's another filter idea from Pondguru but this one is aimed at people who breed fish, have fish houses or highly stocked tanks. Much of the time those multi-tank scenarios rely on foam filters driven by air which can be very noisy and offer limited processing of nitrate so therefore require large regular water changes. With this design I have managed to create a filter which aerates water silently and has adjustable bubble size. It offers effective mechanical and biological filtration and will reduce not only ammonia and nitrite but also NITRATE as it uses Biohome Ultimate which supports aerobic and anaerobic bacteria better than any other media. The filter is washable and you can customise it to offer chemical filtration with addition of carbon or set it to condition the water by swapping out some media for a peat ball if you want lower pH. The whole outer tube of the filter will attract detritus, algae etc. so will feed fry and shrimps. FILTER MEDIA, FULL FILTER UPGRADE KITS OR INDIVIDUAL PARTS HERE: www.filterpro.co.uk Thanks for watching this video - check out my other aquatic videos on the 'Aquariums and advice' playlist on my channel. Please let me know what you think of this idea in the comments section - thanks for watching and supporting my channel. Subscribe for more.

[@wongyide7036]

I noticed another benefit is that you when changing filter media or whatever inserts you like inside, you could do each side one at a time. This keeps at least 50% of all the beneficial bacteria in the filter ready to colonize the another half when brand new stuff is inserted. Love the idea.

[@pondguru]

Yes that's a good point I had not considered. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@gittekaren4104]

Pondguru Outdoors Great video - but can I ask Please....? If I turn the air nob to "close", will the pump/filter still work? I have a 15 gl and sometimes I'd like to Not have all the bubbles... Thank you for all the great advice/videos.

[@pondguru]

Yes the pump will shift just as much water but with no air being mixed in so no worries there.

[@gdamtoft4505]

Pondguru Outdoors thank You very much for answering. Have a Great day

[@EastCoastCritters]

Brilliant video. I made a canister filter for my turtle aquariums loosely based off of your model. I used 4" x 24" pvc pipe filled with media and sponge for filtration (I will add peat to the filter next cleaning). I used an external filter to draw the water from the tank, through the filtration, and back to the aquarium. Thanks for giving me a solid foundation to work with!

[@pondguru]

No worries, man. The principles of filtration are quite simple so I just love to throw them out there and enjoy it when people adopt some of it for their own filters. You'd be amazed how many of the big fish channels on KZbin still have no idea about the right way to set up a filter, lol

[@wonderboy2402]

I like it! Another interesting diy solution filter. Does the tube come in black?

[@pondguru]

I will find that out an update in future videos. I didn't think to ask that but it would be better if it did. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos, man.

[@InFltSvc]

Those angles are loving those wonderful bubbles of air. Great idea Richard. That pump you are using! I have one just like it that came with a little table top water fountain that I use out on the lanai.

[@pondguru]

Great little pumps indeed. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos

[@Spushed]

I prefer shredded air over chopped air any day...

[@craigwoodhull3028]

Just put on a propeller !!!! Woody

[@MsJimbo1960]

I really like this idea Richard,i already use the biohome ultimate in my three filters and it is THE best filter media hands down, and i have been keeping and breeding fish for nearly 40 years...

[@pondguru]

I'm not making up anything when I state in my videos that there wasn't a good enough media available so I had to get one made - that's exactly what happened and I was fortunate to have that opportunity with a great manufacturer who knew exactly what I wanted to evolve from his existing products. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos

[@kevinweaver4265]

Great filter concept Richard, but Really, "Shredded Air"? Cheers, Kevin

[@pondguru]

As the air is drawn in and chopped into tiny pieces thus forming various size bubbles I couldn't really think what else to call it but if you have a suggestion I would welcome it. Standard venturi on outlet of pump are simply air bubbles - one size only but this way they are chopped up. Better having shredded air in the tank than shredded paper or shredded wheat, lol

[@lagunafishing]

@@pondguru Atomised air!

[@111olbap]

Pondguru, I never cease to be amazed by the crackpot filter ideas you have.

[@pondguru]

lol, glad you enjoy the videos, man.

[@Nyopanpopan]

Anyone been able to find these pumps in the US? I was thinking about getting a canister filter, but after watching this, it seems as if this would be the way to go. I'm just hoping I can shave a little off the price. Pondguru you are a mad scientist!! I love it. I subscribed long ago, but if I could I'd Sub again!!

[@pondguru]

You could try suppliers of hydroponics gear in the US as that is your most likely source for the pumps. Just remember if you order from Europe the pumps are 220v so you will need a plug in converter costing around $10

[@parkerbenz]

Ive spent quite some time searching for one of these in the us. No luck! Ive been searching on Chinese sites like alibaba which I think might be the best bet

Those tiny bubbles are so satisfying to see. Great aeration. It's really weird that those pumps are not more common.

[@pondguru]

Not sure why they aren't used in aquatics but maybe nobody has realised the potential for DIY filters yet. Hopefully this video will make plenty of people think more about good filtration.

[@FishNTips]

Hi, I have been following you for some time. I used to breed fish, work for a fish store and now run a succesful fish group. But ive just setup an aquarium hints and tips youtube channel. I have several videos lined up for over the next few weeks. Some of them will be diy filters, some are my own design and some are based on some you have done. Of course ill never make claim to anything that is not mine and will tag and mention you in any of the ones I use if yours. One of the videos however will be looking at the different medias available and I would be interested in some of your biohome media, where would I go about purchasing some please? I would only need small amounts for video purpose. Look forward to hearing back from you :)

[@pondguru]

As far as replicating or developing any ideas go for it man - that's why I put them out there. Most channels don't bother referencing where the idea came from (including some very big ones, lol) so a mention is always nice. Just email me with what you had in mind, any your address. If you're in the UK I can post some out FOC no worries. [e-mail]

[@FishNTips]

Pondguru that would be brilliant thank you, have emailed you now :)

[@kg2nc]

That's a very cool filter. It can even be use on a smaller tank by making it half the size and only using it vertically. Thanks for sharing.

[@pondguru]

Yes making it vertical would be no problem. Glad you enjoyed the idea.

[@apolloravindran]

I don't care what people say, I watched the entire vdo just to listen to this guy talk, I love his accent

[@pondguru]

Oh man, not even I like my voice, lol

[@craigwoodhull3028]

Woody's Discus GREAT Idea, Richard. Very customizable as well. Put it in back of some driftwood and plants, it will disappear once the algae covers it. Add some filter floss as well. a lot you can do with it...Once the algae covers the filter my Discus will be all over it, then I can feed once a day !!!! Thanks for sharing !!!!! Woody

[@pondguru]

I was very excited when I came up with this idea so I'm glad you like it, man. It's very much function over form but every part of the filter is useful which you don't see every day.

[@ScorpioSting6411]

hi, just rolling around ad came across your video and surprised to see a filter I made some 5 years ago here on your channel. I use and still use this system in some of my tanks and use a paint roller tube. I didn't chop my power lead connector off but just made the hole bigger and then wrapped wool around the opening which turned into a nesting ball. ....Good to see someone else looking out side the box and great video...

[@pondguru]

Great to hear that you made a similar tube filter before I put this video up - groovy.

[@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252]

Aye! I love this filter! I have a tank with large gold fish, red eared slider turtle, and a pleco... Yep, it's a constant chore to keep it clean. I believe when I add this with just the coarse, medium, and fine foams, it will handle keeping the water clear. The other two filters can then keep the water healthy. Thank you!

[@pondguru]

I think you'd be better off with a large external filter if you have those creatures in the tank as they are all high polluters.

[@Kebren9]

This looks really good, I don't think this was the first guy to do it. I've seen similar filter coming from Asia. I can't find who created them but they use sponge filters with aeration with no need of external filters and not even the pump, just the air pump.

[@MarkHybridLover]

I made an invisible filter based on your past video. I could not find a plastic 'rock' from any store here in Canada. However, I found a big pirate ship, in two parts. I drilled tiny holes in the top, silicone pieces of acrylic to make 'chambers' that I filled with bio-balls and an airline rock+tube. Now they look like moss-covered sunken ship broken in two, that bubble constantly. In reality they combine to make a huge air powered bio-filter. I got pictures together, just need to make a video of it in action. I will package it up on KZbin and paste the link for it soon.

[@pondguru]

Sounds great and I love to hear and see people using these ideas to make awesome filters. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video. I have a new filter video to be edited and hopefully uploaded this weekend so look out for that one.

[@zerotalent6463]

Foam filters are gold. Especially if your raising fry.The added fine aeration is gold as well for fry. One thing Id change with the design though. In the middle I put some pipe where the pump sits. Other wise the pump wont pull from the sides enough most of the water will come from the middle skipping all your filter media.

[@pondguru]

The polyester tube would simply block up first around the areas of most draw and would always move to the point of least resistance but that is a possibility, yes.

[@mitchelll899]

the one thing people still don't know to use especially cycling a tank with this that fluval clear max does nitrates, nitrites and phosphate removal for up to 80 gallons. this type filter is perfect for that and carbon with zeolite to remove ammonia and chlorine as well. really cool design and so simple for any one to add one of each of those media and the tank cycles in a 4 days rather then 5-8 because the nitrate and ammonia spikes are reduced or non existent.

[@rafaelrezend]

Interesting! I would like to see an update video after few months with your impressions about this filter, maintainance, look and so on. Btw, since you've been working a lot on filters, I'm quite curious about your opinion on Diana Walstad methods, dirty tanks etc. It would be nice if you make a video with pros and cons from your point of view. Cheers!

[@pondguru]

No worries, the filter is in one of our tanks at work so I will do update videos as the materials for its construction become available. Until that point it is just a concept. I have no experience of planted tanks so I'm definitely not the one to offer any advice / judgement on that set-up. Although popularity is no measure of knowledge the main guy I can think of who would offer something useful on planted tanks would be 'Dustinsfishtanks' as he is all about the planted tanks and growing of plants. I have tried to contact him a few times without any replies but maybe you would have more joy. Maybe he doesn't like fat baldy Englishmen, lol

[@PB72UK]

I just got one of these from Pondguru and can happily report its been working great since I installed it 😀 thank you

[@pondguru]

That is great to hear - glad you're pleased with it.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Pondguru's manufacture and design of the polyester media filter tube is very good. However, I am pondering the question of best practices in regard to integration of biologic media into the design ( post positive aeration ). However, while my experience with anaerobic activity has been mostly due to prolonged maintenance intervals and poor practices in regard to fluid flow, I will build and use this set -up as a nearly perfect cost effective (and adaptive) filter in my nano display. Thanks to pondguru.

[@chaosdecides]

For future episodes do you think you could cover the topics of setting up a quarantine tank and re-caulking old seams in a tank that leaks?

[@pondguru]

A quarantine tank is just like an ordinary tank set up really and with the sealing of tanks there re other people who specialise in aquarium DIY who would do it much better than me. I just tend to stick to the filtration side of things as there as still so many misconceptions and disinformation floating around from the self proclaimed 'experts'. More of those videos to come in future weeks, no worries.

[@ReefDudes]

Interesting idea for a DIY filter! You could likely use the RODI sediment filters for your tubes

[@pondguru]

Possibly but they may be too thick / not enough room inside for a pump unless the filter was air driven

[@khenryhector]

I've been looking for an idea for filtering a small 20 gallon tank and this look really awesome. The cogs are definitely turning now. Your channel has really help me set up my tank and keep it running well. I'm relatively new to the diy aquarium hobby but this seems like something I can definitely see myself doing for a while.

[@pondguru]

khenryhector Glad to be of service and thanks for enjoying the videos.

[@lesterbauermeister9839]

I'm using paint power paint roller to have holes that go through in both my 20s and my 75 gal tanks and they work great thanks for the information about filters

[@pondguru]

Sounds good to me, man.

[@kristinawoodmansee9460]

love the idea! ive used this kinda idea only on a bigger scale, ive added an aquaponic setup to my tanks and now i only have to clean my tanks 2x a year! keep making videos !

[@pondguru]

+Kristina Woodmansee Sounds like a very good system so I'm glad its working well for you - thanks for watching the videos.

[@Pray4Mojo1]

This pump/filter would be amazing in a planted tank. You could hook up your co2 to the pump inlet for maximum dissolving.

[@pondguru]

+JudicialPineapple Yes that sounds like a good idea although I don't know anyone who has done that yet.

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

Nicely done, I've done something similar using the bag media bags, but polyester cylinder is amazing. I think you should just have one opening with more layers of sponges larger sizes.

[@bt_photo]

If just using that pump, it's much quieter if you wrap foam around the water intakes and let it hang against the side of the tank (soaks up the vibrations) instead of using the suckers. Stops small fish getting sucked in too. Also find it makes a lot more very small bubbles (as well as the big ones) when the air intake is is fully open. But it's noisy fully open - the noise comes out of the air pipe. Cheers for the helpful videos mate.

[@LindenEdwards]

Hi. Being 4 years old. How much do you still like this design? I'm wondering about cleaning. Do you simple squeeze out the side foam plugs? Maybe run the syphon over the polyester tube when doing a water change.?

[@DouggieR124537]

Instead of a polyester tube you could use a flat piece rolled up and sewn together. Also what is the make of pump Pond Guru,was showing us

[@mkbora]

This is a great idea. Have to check the availability of the materials required.

[@adnan00789]

A very smart filtration system.

[@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING]

I've got an idea for you to tack on to your filter idea.....fit a heater in on one side of the cylinder and now you basically have a sump-like sysyem

[@charliejohnson5112]

What Brand is the filter/pump I need to know desperatly!

[@chinabrown88]

I don't have a fish tank but I just came on here for the knowledge. I think this is cool.

[@Thunder0136]

Very cool idea, similar to something I did a few years ago. You could even connect the air tub to co2 for a planted tank. should help the co2 be absorbed into the water.

[@pondguru]

Yes it should do that no problem. DIY Aquapros channel did a similar thing on one of his recent videos but the inlet for the CO2 was on the outlet (venture) part of the pump and it went through a diffuser.

[@michealmacdonald2142]

Great idea! I'm heading to the store to look at pumps now. I'll keep my eyes open for a similar tube material.

[@pondguru]

If you find something let me know. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

[@deep6ed]

Good to see you back in the groove with innovative ideas for the home aquarium.

[@pondguru]

Yeah, I have put a few fishy videos out lately. Next one will be completely different but I'm trying to do one for each of the topics my channel covers every few weeks. Really enjoyed filming the last one.

[@SolitaryDeath]

Fantastic idea Richard!

[@pondguru]

Glad you enjoy the idea, man. Can't wait to make the materials available for people who want to make their own filter as it will be great to see the variations and different applications they come up with.

[@jasonolbinski9333]

Definitely a unique filter but honestly doesn't look very good, maybe hide it behind rocks, but very cool, I love all the different ideas that can be done with filters.

[@pondguru]

+Jason Olbinski Yes it is definitely a case of function over form and intended for use in breeding / fry / shrimp tanks where it will perform a task and be utilised as a feeding station for microoganisms which in turn will feed the shrimps / fry. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.

[@Mycobro]

I use those pumps for power heads in my planted tank ! I love em!

[@pondguru]

Christian Troy Can't reply directly to your comment for some reason but I would reckon once a month or even once every 2-3 months.

[@sandy7m]

I have a tank mounted waterfall filter system (hard to come by nowadays). I like the fact that the filter cartridges can be taken out and cleaned easily and that carbon filters can be fitted. But there is no aeration as such. Now wondering if I can modify the existing pump to drag in air. Will look into that.

[@pondguru]

I have tried with a few pumps to get air pulled in at water intake point and it is very difficult as the air pipe needs to be set perfectly. That's why I was loving it when I found these great little pumps. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos

[@stesouth123]

Thanks pondguru for another great idea. Any luck finding a supplier for the polyester tubes?

[@pondguru]

Not yet unfortunately. As soon as I do I will be shouting from the rooftops, lol

[@joshuavanmeter5494]

Thanks for the reply. I ordered the filter kit and the converter.

[@pondguru]

Sounds good to me, thanks very much.

[@johnlumb1078]

What an awesome filter. I need this now. Can’t wait to try and make one......no fry or shrimps but may very well do soon. Looks great. Hope you copyright it.

[@oreospapa]

Glad to see a new aquarium video. I thought you'd given up on aquaria and ponds and only did metal detecting videos now.

[@pondguru]

I have given up making ponds as I work online from home now but there will be plenty of filtration related videos coming in next few months, no worries.

[@69Phuket]

Those that shaft, get shafted! Great idea on the filter...!

[@pondguru]

I would prefer if shafters got shanked, lol Glad you like the idea as I was particularly pleased with this one as it brings a couple of new ideas into the mix.

[@bigmort6916]

Okidoki thank you for all the help, your advice is invaluable 🙌🏻 and really appreciated cant wait for the end of the month! My little tank companions will be soooo happy!

[@Rattielicious]

never underestimate tiny pumps! I almost made that mistake with a small pump I had deemed useless that happen to come along with a 2nd hand tank....but then tried it anyway....then WOW...it must be a similar pump to that in this video as it really pumped out those tiny air bubbles so well but was even smaller unit (better than anything id used prior!). So I ate my words of thinking it was 'useless' haha I might have to try this cylinder filter idea with this little pump (as I doubt id be able get hands on the same one in video over here plus, trying free first is always good lol) Great video as always, thanks!!! :)

[@pondguru]

+Missy West Best of luck with your project and I hope it works well for you. Feel free to post a link here if you make a video of it.

[@SolitaryDeath]

Will have to send video on my moving bed filter I've made using ideas from your videos

[@pondguru]

Groovy - Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos

[@marionillies]

cool idea. may apply it in my new fish room. Thanks for sharing!!

[@pondguru]

Marion Illies No worries - I have 100 tubes arriving from China in next 2 weeks and also smaller tubes which will allow multiple filters to be joined together.

[@j.t.jaeger1595]

Top filter pump. Works better than the purpose made pumps.

[@tibi4516]

great video.. I do the same thing but I use a 2 litre soda bottle and sponges.. cheap.. and works awesome.. harbor freight has a good assortment of pumps. I use 2 800 gal per hour pumps on my 100 gallon tank. water is always clean. it's quite too..

[@JTBear]

Brilliant filter idea! The bit about changing the internal pieces to sort out whatever the need is makes it have some very widespread potential applications. Have you found a source for the tubes yet? It might be interesting to try this in my aquaponic garden ... Thanks for sharing with the community, I'll let you know if I give it a try!

[@pondguru]

That sounds groovy. I do have a source in China and I am waiting to hear about price and minimum order size.

[@Croziermarie89]

Very interesting video!! Can you tell me exactly what the powered pump is called?!

[@Parknest]

I bought the 450 litre air pump just on the strength of this video. I've got a couple of common musk turtles and some white cloud mountain minnows in my 4' tank and the pump ensures there's plenty of oxygen in the water. I'm also running an external filter which does 1600 litres per hour and I'm thinking about improving it as per your other video.

[@pondguru]

As an extra for a turtle tank it will be a great supplement to your main filtration as water i turtle tanks can be very quickly de-oxygenated as they are such heavy polluters.

[@PandPNews]

You should be careful with that kind of aeration. It works well and I like it. I even used to add a air hose line to the intake years ago. To the point to much fine air bubbles can give some fish Popeye in some fish. I only tested Goldfish but I suspect it could cause in some other fish as well. If you do run into that problem just go back to a regular air stone and the problem should resolve on its own. I do like the filter idea.

[@pakpukik]

Where can I find a pump like this?? Seems like most of the pumps out there have an air intake at the water exit, while the pump here has an intake before the propellor...

[@ThePsycomac]

You are a genius, I have been trying to improve on my current filter and all ideas are good, but not great, and usually end up with a bulky apparatus inside the tank of ouside of it that honestly looks stupid. I can generaly make this one to suite different tank sizes by adjusting the size of the tube and even the pump. Believe or not, there are smaller pumps out there that work on 12volts easily convertible to a 110/120v with a few transistors on the wall plug (not outlet)

[@pondguru]

Yes there's a world of little pumps out there just ready to experiment with, lol. If I had time I would be tinkering away all day every day but damn work gets in the way. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.

[@liennguyen934]

Very cool.. I will try it.. so we just need to find a pump that's able to control the air output?

[@pondguru]

It can be driven with an air pump or water pump or a pump like the one in this video.

[@MauriceMccomie]

Oh wow, can anyone ever stop the great ideas this man has? I think not lol!!! All in agreement say "Aye"! LOL. Great idea. I'm going to share the heck out of it. Thanks to Wes as well.

[@pondguru]

Glad you like the idea and thanks for appreciating the video.

[@MauriceMccomie]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@agus2001]

Aye!

[@AustralianMurderTurtle]

Might see what I can source for parts locally, but surely it's possible to make a unit where you don't need to remove the plug. Looking forward to trying it though.

[@pondguru]

Yes you don't need to cut off the plug - just pass the air line and cable through the pipe and out the ends. I was just trying to maximize cable length in the video.

[@MAFishGuyAquarium]

Awesome filter idea. Heres a link to my change on the moving bed filter.NEW IMPROVED INTERNAL MOVING BED FILTER COLORED DIY FILTER

[@pondguru]

Looks awesome, man.

[@MrsBarbaraSinclair]

Excellent!!! My idea is = you can make the polyester tube out of FELT. It comes in all kinds of thicknesses - just pick the thickness you want, and roll and sew to size.

[@pondguru]

Yes felt should work too. Hopefully I can get the ready made tubes as they fit these little pumps perfectly. Really looking forward to pulling the components together and offering people something they can customise for mechanical, biological, chemical or water conditioning or a combination of any of those as that flexibility is something I have been looking hard for. It would be a great shame if this never got beyond the concept stage. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos, man.

[@twinray27]

Awesome idea ! I wonder..... ....Could you use the pump ( via the outlet tube ) to make a waterfall ? what is the GPH on the pump ?

[@pondguru]

The one I used is 450 litres per hour which is approx. 118 US gallons per hour.

[@TheSmooow]

love this filter idea :) going to give it a try i built a moving bed filter from your old videos, for one of my community tanks, built into an under gravel filter system, will make a video to show you as its owning my other tanks on water clarity and only been running a short wile:) very happy man :)

[@pondguru]

Sounds groovy so feel free to post the link into the comments section, no worries.

[@oinkster1999]

This is a great little filter with unlimited potential. I do have a question though. How does it remove nitrate? I thought you needed an oxygen free enviroment to accomplish this.

[@pondguru]

Check out the videos about biohome media. Its structure supports both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria for effective processing of nitrates. Glad you enjoyed the video, man. I have one coming up on the internal (microscopic) views inside the biohome medias which may be of interest.

[@oinkster1999]

Pondguru Cool, I'll be watching.

[@larsdarel1240]

Any update on the polyester tube, yet? Great video & idea!

[@pondguru]

I have been given a possible supplier in China but they are incredibly expensive.

[@Dawgz15]

@pondguru how will this work for nitrates if you are passing air thru it? Don't the bacteria which convert nitrate to nitrogen need an oxygen depleted and low water flow environment?

[@tworoelio]

Dawgz that’s correct ! This is just a fun diy mod but not the holy grail. Also all the dirt and bad bacteria’s will stay in the water. And this thing will clog up so fast that in the end it just works as a large medium filter.

[@ronaldosilvasantos5708]

Bastante interessante este tipo de filtro mecânico!!!

[@WespectRamen]

What type of water pump is that ? Brand name? I cant seem to find one specifically with the air line before the impeller

[@leopoldoojeda7738]

Hi. Great idea. What's the brand of the pump?

[@jeanrosa1259]

it's great to see you so excited about your invention. you really need a patent! i think you have your finger on the next big thing!

[@pondguru]

For breeding tanks and shrimp it is a near perfect filter but I still can't find the tubes, lol Aaaaaarrrrrgggh!

[@blueday22]

a nice filter i may try it in my 3ft aquarium

[@baljeet50]

Rich, how about using the standard downpipe!!

[@DrequimaX]

Trying with moving bed filter..... Hope fully I can....

[@steelthrottle.]

i tried your idea Pondguru, i like the bubbles coming out of the spray bar, i am in Zimbabwe so aquariums are not a big deal here so i cant get a hold of bio home but its fine,

[@TheMarchbrown]

well you got us into ponds and now aquariums - damn you and your infectious enthusiasm! Any more info on the tube?

[@pondguru]

No more on the tube unfortunately - stuck in the prototype stage......Aaaarrrgh!

[@loganross1861]

Wow awesome. Looking forward to seeing it get mucked and going. How big of a tank can it support? Gallons....

[@pondguru]

For full cycle filtration (reduction in nitrate) a single filter would be fine for 50 litres - 100 litres. What that is in gallons depends if it is UK or US gallons. 1 US gallon = 3.8 litres 1 UK gallon = 4.54 litres

[@clairegoodlet2472]

sure is smart idea .you invented something that will be on the shops soon.nice one

[@CharlieDwns]

thats fantastic. Just started with a small tank, just finished installing an air pump/ air stone etc and was just looking round KZbin for some ideas for the future. Would love to do something like this. Do you have an update video at all? With the algae build up etc? thumbs up

[@pondguru]

No update as I have closed the shop, lol I do have another filtration video to edit and that one should definitely be of interest as it uses a new type of filter media which can also be used as a substrate as it is a fine porous gravel made from sintered glass.

[@canine4350]

What was the name of the filter media? I cannot link into the website you posted from US.

[@kchstudiophx9843]

Beautiful Idea!!!

[@treddnapo]

GREAT IDEA....JUST NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO GET THE TUBING FROM

[@pondguru]

treddnapo Taylor I've just had confirmation from Chinese supplier today to say my delivery is on its way so hopefully have them in 4-5 days. Will list on ebay as son as they arrive.

[@rafiullahkhattak4525]

i am planning to use this idea but the i will add more filter to make it look like a natural rock. bubbles coming out from the rock. bit of landscaping.

[@danw286]

Such a great idea. I wish there was a way to make it look better!

[@pondguru]

+Daniel Winkworth Yes it is definitely function over appearance any day.

[@martinpennington4429]

2 things I like about this filtr 1.it dosent use an external air pump so its very quiet and 2. it is fully submerged so it dosent cool the water by removeing it from the tank and then pumping it back in again.

[@pondguru]

+Martin Pennington I'm glad you appreciate the idea - thanks for watching.

[@TheSmiffy77]

Hi have you managed to source the polyester tube yet please? Great Idea I look forward to making one!

[@pondguru]

Unfortunately not yet with the tubes but the pumps are in link in video description.

[@Kitchai_Chan]

great idea...... love that filter