DIY Aquarium Drains - No Drilling Required

G'Day Legends,
Today I thought I'd show you how I built my aquarium drainage system with no drilling and just 1 simple tool.
Far and away the easiest way to drain your aquariums without risking cracking your glass.
Enjoy!
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[@nath9233]

This is my next project for sure. I was literally driving past dural irrigation as you mentioned it haha what are the odds???

[@grumpyalison4869]

well this is grotesquely clever. wish i'd thought of this forever ago lol. not i'm rejiggering my system so this isn't necessary lol

[@angelitosimon290]

Nice system, was that a RO system on your sink? Do a future video tutorial on how to one up please.

[@boges11]

Great work mate. I have been planning something similar but with a connection on the "high" end for filling. This is mainly for my cory breeding rack so mixing water isn't a problem. It would also start a siphon if needed.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Such a great idea, I love this! Also you look great dude 👊🏻💪🏻 All the hard work is paying off

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@Kaityscichlids thanks so much 😄

[@adso5555555]

Great idea for saving time.. and that pipe is a little bit flexible if things need to be moved. If it was me though who's super pedantic I might use like 15 or 20mm pressure pipe, maybe paint it black and make it super neat and hidden, but the cost is wayyyyyyy more, especially those valves. Might also consider 1 cheap pump somewhere at the end to get the syphon back anytime without having to stress.

[@flaminmossman2022]

Blake don’t forget you could also connect it to a hose and fill the tube system slightly and then let it back drain to redraw the siphon

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@flaminmossman2022 definitely, i just didnt want to tell people they could do that in case the pressure burst theirs and then id get a flood of comments 😄

[@garageaquatics2023]

Any plumbing project is good for at least three trips to the home center. 🙂 So I'm guessing you use the garden hose to refill each tank? If that's the case, what I've done is to attach a female hose connector to the end of the drain line rig and refill right back through the drain system. That'll also recharge any drain lines that may have gone dry during the draining process. And then I just go round dosing the dechlor from tank to tank. All in all, this is a freakin' great idea, Blake! Well told. Cheers! ~Ron

[@sarahreichenbach2987]

Thanks Blake :)

[@richardwaldron1205]

Hi Blake, great video. What size strainer did you use for 13mm & 19mm pipe.

[@kearonroberts5564]

will this work with normal pvc ?

[@Anabolic_Ape]

Excellent system my friend.

[@benc3214]

Great walkthrough mate ive obviously seen them in your vids and had a fair idea of how you did it. But going through all the components and principals helps wrap your head around it i bit better.

[@armalec5543]

Project for the next pandemic, very cool idea!

[@84nedergaard]

I have got 80 tanks, so i guess it gonna get pretty expensive😅 But i actually think, that i would go with this system 🤔 Now its all about, where to buy all fittings cheapest . And figure out, how it will be done in my 2 fish rooms . Thanks for the idea👌 Ive already start thinking about it 😊 Hello from Denmark

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@84nedergaard enjoy!

[@edstar81]

great idea mate! thanks for sharing

[@matman429]

Man all i need now is more tanks hahaha.I do like the stainless mesh strainers might have to get one or two.

[@juancarr6546]

Hi, can you please tell me I got a 3d resin printer? Is it safe to print part for your tank. Also, what resin can I use in the printer.

[@SP-lw3bq]

Excellent video.

[@matejpopinka4873]

there will be a video about chili rasboras?

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@matejpopinka4873 once i crack the code sure

[@anthonywijeratne9963]

Great video! I have done the same thing with my tank, but drilled with a bulkhead. I want to give this a shot for my next tank rack! How did you prime it?

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@anthonywijeratne9963 open the furthest valve on the system and suck on the end :)

[@petejeau]

Nice one thats excellent advice. Really good setup. I know you mentioned something about an irrigation store but were you able to obtain most of the fittings from Bunnings? The hose connecting to the poly pipe alone will be a good improvement once the poly pipe is set in place.

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@petejeau yes everything except the strainers were from bunnings

[@petejeau]

@@BlakesAquatics Excellent thanks

[@Outside-InAquatics]

Could you get away with one on off valve and the end of a run of tanks?

[@nath9233]

You'd be losing the syphon on a heap of tanks every time as they won't all drain exactly the same time I would imagine.

[@BlakesAquatics]

Yep ^ it wouldnt be worth bothering with theyd all have to drain at exactly the same rate to exactly the same point

[@Outside-InAquatics]

@@nath9233 I didn't even think about that very good point.

[@nicocrinkleburg]

Just a quick note for everyone - be careful of what irrigation/PVC pipe you use - some contain an anti microbial coating, as Serpa Designs pointed out in a video recently.

[@BlakesAquatics]

Great call, wasnt aware of that

[@nicocrinkleburg]

@@BlakesAquatics it’s usually more expensive so not an issue for those of us looking to do it most cost effectively, BUT on the off chance someone “spends a little extra” on a certain pipe in the hopes of longevity, you might be paying extra for the wrong type of pipe.. I’ll find the video and give a time stamp for reference. Love your work, Blake ✌️ & ❤️

[@nicocrinkleburg]

@@BlakesAquatics this video @ 0:50sec mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4fEd6yYgq-Zas0si=SY4n32E3B8iTPbvS

[@adso5555555]

Organised Chaos =)

[@FinnegansFish]

Genius!! 🇨🇦

[@michaeljames6434]

1st

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@michaeljames6434 🙌

[@agustinmorquecho7781]

off topic! are you loosing weight? you look good mate, i can notice bigger shoulders and neck. good job.

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@agustinmorquecho7781 thanks mate, yeah gym 5 days a week down 30kg

[@agustinmorquecho7781]

@@BlakesAquatics I wish i had the will power, i could live better with 20kg less, i am peaking now at 95kg, and that is the heaviest i have ever been. its getting hard to move and i am only 37yo.

[@BlakesAquatics]

@@agustinmorquecho7781 its hard to get started but even just tracking calories by inputting your food in to a free app like myfitnesspal can go a long way. If i can do it anyone can 💪🏽