DIY Aquarium Sump Filter

[@AquariumCoop]

*Joel's Channel:* kzbin.info *Bio Rings Link:* www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/filter-media/products/bio-rings *Matala Mat Link:* amzn.to/2ruILdX

[@backwheelbandits280]

Aquarium Co-Op I had a dojo loach in me tank me bro shut he's down and gave me he's fish the dojo was one of 'em he was nearly 6inches and really thick he dugg up all the gravel and didn't stop swimming and he waste was spider web I didn't like that so I got rid of it have 'em a small tank so he could keep him he loves it I couldn't flush it

[@backwheelbandits280]

Aquarium Co-Op will yr do a video on white fish poop what causes it and cheapest way treat it plz my fish keep darting around and acting wierd I need help and I made a video to upload but I am not good on camera

[@frederikdietrich8589]

How often does it happen that the loaches get into the sump? Like at 7:45 ? Or is that little guy in there on purpose?

[@joelee6155]

Why do my kissing fish Chase my other fishing fish in the corner all the time .

[@TableTopBiker]

Could you give us an update?

[@mr702s]

Former union carpenter with a serious safety tip, never ever ever use radial spinning saws (table saw, circular saw, chop saw, etc) with gloves on! It is a sure-fire way to lose fingers or a hand if you even get nicked. Without a glove, you get cut but your whole hand or finger doesn't get pulled in by a glove getting grabbed by the spinning blade. Wasn't a big deal with the circular saw with the acrylic solid blade... but the table saw at the end of the video was a really bad idea with gloves.

[@boxmatthewj]

I have a suggestion for your sponge filters. Have a progression where you constantly slide them left to right with the newest cleanest filter going in on the left. Take the oldest dirtiest out on the right. I like you're setup and will do something similar with the addition of protein skimmer and denitrification as you suggested

[@oma.arre.140]

This sump is on point. Clean looking and obviously does its job. No crazy setup or nonsense. By far the best and most efficient that I have seen in a long time.

[@AquariumCoop]

Thanks, we built it to show the process, instead of having one built by the sump manufacturer we visited ;) we wanted to document how to make it and it was great for me to learn the finer tips of making one as well as the ones I had made in my past were much more crude.

[@TazawaTanks]

I love the sump design. I want to make one using this method. Thanks for sharing!

[@petecipriano2212]

have you thought about just pushing the filter pads forward and just replacing the 1st pad to the back? love this sump !!!!!

[@joserojo1129]

I had the same idea. Slide them to the front. Cleaned Pad gets cleaned goes to the back of the line method.

[@TA-op3vn]

Hi, Can you give us an update on vertical filter pads sump. Do you still use it or changed it for something else ? Thank you

[@anthonyragan2696]

This is the kind of video I tune in for: practical projects and how-tos. More, please. :)

[@jerichojoe307]

I know this is 4 years too late. But I watched this video back then and I remembered it when I just built my wife her new sump for the 125 I bought her for her anniversary. That mind you mine is just an aqueon 55 gallon tank that I used for a sump; but I used this vertical filter pad design that you did here. Instead of static ceramic in the middle like you have; I added a top rim overhang to give a Cascade effect into the center chamber so that I could have more of a waterfall effect to help mix for k1 media. Where the water Cascades in the flow cycles the media down toward the bottom and on the opposing side I have an air stone cycling everything back up so it makes a continuous cycle. There's a curved piece of number 5 plastic mesh to keep the k1 from going out the bubble trap. Then there is a small gap for me to add any chemical media that I may want, and two pieces of the eight layer honeycomb polishing pads sandwiched between two pieces of egg crate to keep them rigid; they're also mounted vertically in front of the pump so that the water is polished from any of the Dead bacteria cells from the k1 chamber that may filter through as bacteria dies and gets knocked off. On my output I have a 1 inch to half inch t that splits my water flow between the tank and a 360 gallon per hour UV sterilizer 25 watts. There is an adjustment valve to control how much water flow goes through the UV which is then outputted back to the sump.my water has been so clear since this new sump build that it literally looks like my fish are swimming in air. That vertical design has another benefit that I believe some people may have overlooked when watching this. Typically when you have a horizontal setup the surface area is much smaller as the chambers are typically not more than 8 in wide and this also makes for a pain in the ass when it comes to cleaning because you have to pull out subsequent layers to get to other layers for cleaning. This vertical design gives you the full width of the tank and the full height of your chamber doubling tripling or even quadrupling the surface area enabling you to have more water flow, fewer cleaning cycles, easier to pull out individual pads so that you maintain your biological load without having to pull them all out at once to get to the others and without clouding up your tank while doing so, and a higher bacterial load because of how much more media you can pack in that same 8 in. I wish that KZbin allowed pictures to be sent in a response so that I could show you what I've done with your vertical design and implementing some of my own designs. The cichlids have been thriving and honestly this has even made it so that I have fewer water changes because I have such a large magnitude of biological activity in the sump with the added surface area but I can honestly say that I have not done a water change in over 3 months and my water parameters are still perfect. The only pad that I have had to clean in that time was the primary pad which is 20 PPI poret foam. I have four pads in succession each separated by a layer of egg crate to produce directional flow. 20 PPI, 30 ppi, 40 ppi, and 50 PPI.

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

I really liked the Quinton Tarrentino/ Pulp Fiction style editing..."how it works/ finished product" in between y'alls intro and the construction...! Thanks Cory and gang for your awesomeness...! Y'all better keep it up...!

[@DP52001]

I hope the analytics show that this is a hit...one of the few 27 minute videos I've ever watched...loved it all!

[@patrickboggs1548]

Best aquarium co op video ive seen yet. Alot of good ones

[@drakekay6577]

3:17, When you pull a filter pad/scrub pad... Push the others forward, and insert your new filter pad/scrub pad last. That way you are constantly rotating them toward the front of the flow.

[@223Boris]

How is the vertical matala mats working, We would like to see a video how is that doing. About the pads change, do that worked out? Like you were hoping like replacing pads every 2 weeks, month, 6 weeks, 8 weeks...?

[@ggpaquatics4373]

Cory that camera is amazing! The details on the barbs, and the fact it can pick up floating particles in the water is amazing! Mind boggling! I love it!

[@geterdunn2733]

Very cool video Cory and "Joel The Weirdo". Joel has some mad skills with that saw.

[@biggulpsaquarium3954]

Sump design is awesome, would love to recreate this for my large grow out tank, the vertical matt is a great idea!! Work smart not hard, love it! Thanks guys.

[@dorkula]

Excellent job Cory and Joel. Loving the use of the old school time lapse music and DIY how-to's. ♥️

[@xmenfile]

❤❤❤❤Acrylic, sump and external overflow with herbie style all the way. Once turn to sump there no turning back. Most of my tanks have sump except hospital and small tanks. I always have sump big enough to hold water when pump off. 🏅🏅🏅🏅Joe is doing great to cut used tank. I'll try to cut it next time. Great video and contents. I always enjoy to watch your videos. You guys doing great. Thank you for your time.

[@CJBlack265]

Nice DIY video - I appreciate that you used common tools - love that you're using UGF- Thanks Corey and Joel 💕👍

[@LittleLargeMouth]

Vertical filter pad system! I love it!

[@augoldfinger]

Great idea for a sump. I have been waiting for this video since the last mention of it

[@ramonbrown7119]

Love the sump bro a good built for a beast tank

[@TheVolOpt]

Watching that really makes me want to finish setting up a sump. Sadly been hitting some issues sourcing materials but definitely going to look into the Matala filters.

[@MARKluvsAZcards]

One of my favorite episodes

[@CorvusOscen]

*Oh hey guy! I remember helping with this lol!*

[@latinoking6041]

Corvus Oscen oh man I thought that was your handsome twin :p

[@ryguy_8554]

What kind of acrylic blade do you use? Good work!

[@backwheelbandits280]

Corvus Oscen found you couple days ago Havnt stopped watcving yr stuff love it pal ...

[@oma.arre.140]

Corvus Oscen The vertical mat setup is awesome. I have yet to see this sytem on youtube anywhere. My guess is that this sump will be used in time to come.

[@FreeSwimmer]

Did you help, or actually do all the work ?! Hmmmm

[@animaisemuitomais8200]

I also really would like to see a video with the sump nowadays

[@freakazoid5907]

I would really like to see a follow up on this sump - is it still working as designed? was it taken down in favor of something else? any lessons learned worth sharing?

[@Xn7000]

I totally forgot I was waiting for this video to come out. This was a good one to sit on for your Germany trip.

[@AquariumCoop]

We weren't really sitting on it, just busy to film the last part :P

[@LightspeedTutorials]

Cory is the freshwater GOAT

[@prolific_breed]

Nice attention to detail with the edges Corvus

[@derekpalmer8543]

Hey there! How did you wire/setup the overflow for the water change overflow pump? I'm working on my sump design now and since I can't grade tubing to a drain I have to pump it out and I love love love this design.

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

Fyi, you said you would put the pump on a mouse pad for vibration noise. i use the spare cut sponge filter pads and it keeps the air intake cleaner too.

[@MARKluvsAZcards]

Always a favorite. Love projects. Corvus where you be at?

[@StephenOlner]

Great video. Only issue with using your Wood Guide for your Skillsaw is that you need to make sure the wood guide is not warped because the moisture has been evaporating from it. Pine / White wood is notorious for warping in all directions. make sure that you place it against a straight edge first other wise you wont get a straight cut.

[@ONEFUNFONE]

I'm surprised no beans overflow for a tank that large, but two is always better then one. I love tinkering with sumps- I've been building my own for about twenty years now, love this set up you guys have going on here. Super silent just like mine.

[@tudoralexandruienulescu2214]

What if power goes out? Will the tank empty into the sump and from the sump al over the place? :D Just asking because I would want to set something like this up for myself.

[@stanleyshostak2737]

That is a great concept. You have me sold on under gravel filters. I love how you incorporated them into the sump. When you change the filter floss won’t it stick to the blue or black mats, like Velcro? I am wondering how easy it is going to be to slide one section in and out or are you going to have to slide the whole stack out and change what you want then slide the whole stack back in?

[@just4fun-family145]

Very cool, I wonder if when you were cutting the tank if you positioned some 2 x 4’s on the inside where the cut is to stabilize it. The blade would cut right through the two by fours allowing it to make a straight cut without the acrylic bending.

[@deshizle]

Question: How did you setup the float valve and the connecting pump for when the water overfills the sump? I'm getting ready to transition into a bigger tank and wanted a setup where if water starts to overfill in the sump I have in place a mechanism to siphon the extra water.

[@willemschipper7680]

Hi Cory. If you can i would love a summarized video on fresh water puffers and what you would recommend for the novice to the professional. Also what tank mates you would recommend for them. I know you have a long video that you did in one of your talks but a summary would be awesome. Enjoy the week

[@kaeliecaulfield7798]

Love this video!!! So informative!!

[@sypherpbs1878]

You should do more projects on sumps and what will you be doing with the top half of the sump ...I think you should make or create an over head Sump for more filtration that can also behave like a water skimmer and more water agitation and what do you think and good luck

[@bxkid7]

the filter pads arrangement makes lot of Sense for easy maintenance

[@TerraMagnus]

This is awesome. If I were to improve on this, I'd probably be borrowing from what we do on reef sumps... return pump goes through a manifold, and water can be distributed to a number of different places. Most back to the tank. Some through a UV sterilizer. Maybe some through a carbon reactor. With a tank of this size it might be really cool to return some of the water through a hydroponic system, and use hyacinth or something to really polish the water up. These adjunct systems would just return back to the sump.

[@DizzzyKipper]

I really wanted to see the pluming being done and what was used.

[@K2Kevin]

Nice work. You think a separator with a gap at the bottom in the bio ring chamber would help flow through the rings?

[@tmartin2347]

any updates on how this sump is performing with the vertical filters? I'm in the process of making a 40 breeder sump for a 4' - 120 gallon aquarium. And have been researching all different ways to setting up my sump. This style is really interesting. Thank you

[@AquariumCoop]

Still going well. Showed it for like a minute in the latest live stream

[@tmartin2347]

@@AquariumCoop I saw that quick update on the live stream. I looked into those coarse filter pads for ponds, pretty pricey. Anywhere we you know of where we can get at a better price?

[@Mattb843]

If I had a nice sump like that, there's no way I'd cover it up. Love the look of a sump

[@firozpatni]

hi! great video , but why didn't you show the full video of making the Sump ? you just showed sticking 1 baffle only. did I miss something or there's a part 2 of this video ?

[@couycrane379]

I've noticed something with fish hobbyists, myself included. They tend to ramble on and just keep explaining and explaining going into as much detail as possible, trying to make sure others understand the complexity of fish keeping that many others don't understand.

[@KPAquariums]

love that sump build. really nice

[@Micegift]

Great video! 😎 Although this is my fault entirely but I didn’t read the title description properly and thought you had done a collaboration with the King Of DIY Joey. 🤗

[@neffie87]

You can save the acrylic of the cut part to use for future projects or possibly even of used some of it in this sump. What about using all the same pond filter material making it to where you pull the front filter pad and slide the pads forward, installing the newest pad in the rear... For everybody that commented about the fish in the sump Cory remarked on the fish in the sump and explain how it got there.

[@paulmurray3837]

Is it an old-school under gravel filter system in the center section?

[@AquariumCoop]

Yep, just a normal undergravel there.

[@Luttrj]

Thoughts on herbie vs a bean animal for a build like this

[@FreeSwimmer]

cool to see ! I like the way this is designed.. I just built a 210g DIY sump with some neat features, for the 1000g dt I'm building. I was thinking about a cubic foot of Lava rock along with 10 bags of bio rings, 3 gallons of bio-balls, and many pot scrubbies in each of 2 trickle tower.I have a 3ft x 2ft x 2ft chamber in center of sump that will have 2 - 1800gph magdrive return pumps. I'm also running 2" drains..

[@RanaLoca]

That sump is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen

[@raymondleewatches5738]

Hi sir, if the electricity run out, the water in fish tank is going down non stop or it is automatically balance the filter sum at the buttom.

[@arbecas8707]

Is there an update video on the sump? Was everything like you expected, did you change anything, etc.

[@edwardsdeacon]

This is a very informative and inspirational video.

[@wyzemann]

Corvus+Corey= DYNAMIC DUO!

[@MarceloPereira-jh1ln]

how is the sump doing? Please I would like to see how is your sump doing today about the vertical matala mats. Have you do any change or adaptation?

[@AquariumCoop]

Still as created. Working well

[@Haroldbeane-jr]

@@AquariumCoop hi is there anyway I can get a diagram of where you placed your baffles?

[@AlishaField1609]

May I ask why for the filter pads for mechanical filtration, you have it set up that way? Instead of the usual order of coarse, medium then fine. Or 4 types; coarse, medium, finer medium, then very fine? How is this set up better? Would love to know your opinion. Thanks.

[@wilo1955]

coarse, medium then fine is the right way

[@markkomar5410]

Awesome build, why did you not add moving bed compartment

[@j_toledo419]

Hey Cory, big fan or "new" fan I guess here, but I have a question. Do you have a website or some platform for myself and maybe other new fans to get a better understanding of what the co'op is all about? I'm just interested in more than just watching a video here and there. Thx

[@AquariumCoop]

I don't really have a "history or evolution" of the aquarium co-op brand, but everything is documented here on this youtube channel with over 600 videos.

[@j_toledo419]

Aquarium Co-Op ok, let me ask you this, if someone who didn't know were to ask you what is the aquarium co op, what would be your best simple answer?

[@j_toledo419]

👍

[@Buboes1]

Tempt fate or Attempt feat. Haha nice video Cory thanks

[@empirestatebullies]

Is it better putting filter pads sideways like you or lay them down and stack them on top of each other ? Thanks !

[@andrewknox8157]

Cory, how does the under gravel section work? What are you using in the lift tubes, air? Where does the outflow of the water go? Into the same section and then overflow into the next section of the sump? Thanks. Awesome sump.

[@jaymzmeh4595]

That is a kick-ass sump sir👍✌️

[@mitchfountain6523]

At 23:00, why would you not cut the acrylic to match the bow in the tank rather than relying on the clamps and acrylic glue to pull back twenty years of flex? No one would ever see it and you are going "against" what the material wants to do? I am just starting to work with this stuff so I'm curious?

[@BbBoY161]

Can you show us more on the gravel filters? Love your videos.

[@rickrodriguez6675]

Very informative video thanks guys.

[@wipishotta]

Is there acrylic slats in between any of the pads in the front or they just placed side by side?

[@AquariumCoop]

side by side.

[@wipishotta]

Aquarium Co-Op Ty for the response.

[@RealTuckered]

You guys are great, thanks for sharing!

[@laurencosby2660]

Can this be done on a much smaller scale, say with a 55 gallon tank or does it have to be a 125 since the 125 is so much longer? Thanks in advance!

[@edisonm8654]

Im also interested in this would love a diagram so i could scale it down, and im wondering about the floss pads between the matala mats. Did you buy them premade or just cut regular floss

[@frankrobert3356]

Hey, I liked the video, but was rushed at the end, sure wish you could have added in the finishing up and adding water and getting it up and running... maybe a part two with the rest... Thanks for the helpful tips on buying used tanks and using them in a correct manner... great job

[@kristiemowry3267]

Love your new sump. Filter socks do make a slight mess when they need to be changed out. Your horizontal approach seems like the answer. Did you make the filter area yourself with plexiglass and silicon?

[@completetech9915]

Great video as always. I hope I can have a pet store like you one day.

[@codejunkie1645]

How did the filter pad setup end up working out for you?

[@vonnishee8787]

move the filter pads from left to right as you change out the saturated one on the right.placing the clean one at the left.

[@cichlidbro8566]

great colab vid, buys! Off topic.. love the "adult film style" backbeats when Corvus was cuttin' the acrylic.

[@ryanmorris2479]

Herbie Drain... Learned something new today, Thanks!

[@Kamperization95]

where can I find a acrylic tanks like such at a good price?

[@mattmckillip5562]

Great video. I just set up a 55 gallon and have an old 5 gallon aquarium I was thinking about making a small sump out of. Any thoughts? To small?

[@AquariumCoop]

yeah, I would find a scratched up 20 gallon for cheap.

[@claytonsupensky6070]

I have to setup a 55 gallon sump tank for my aquatic turtle/gold fish 125 gallon tank, and really would like a video or link to a cheaper setup with possibly inside dimensions to cut glass/acrylic baffles( drilling the 125g tank is not a option so I do need a H.O.B overflow) thanks in advance...

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Can you do a sump build video for a smaller tank like a 40 breeder?

[@APSadvisor]

Thanks for the great video. Do you think I would need a protein skimmer with some much media and foam filters? I would prefer not to have a protein skimmer due to cost. I plan on using a 30 gallon sump tank for a 75 gallon aquarium for a new saltwater aquarium.

[@jefferymartin166]

Really enjoyed this vid.

[@6paksingh692]

How thick were the baffles you purchased??

[@mrsantana9094]

Simple setup he says, looks like an engineering project.

[@shesellsfish]

Awesome watching this come together.

[@mountcastlegarage5381]

Cory, do you have a drawing or”’blueprint” of the actual design of this sump you built? I have a 125 gallon that I an thinking of turning into a sump for a large custom tank I want to build. Right now I am in research mode and really like the design of this sump you built for the 800 gallon. Thank you.

[@AquariumCoop]

Nope, no blueprints. We always make them on the fly.

[@mountcastlegarage5381]

Thanks for the reply. I guess if I watch this video a few times I can figure it out. I sure hope you can get back down to San Jose California to speak at the Pacific Coast Cichlids Association again. I just started going again after 15 years out of the hobby send unfortunately missed you the last time you spoke. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, even if they’re not cichlids oriented.

[@pipesbkvl]

So what is the main reasoning for the sump? Mainly curious about if this is better than other types of internal filter.

[@cocojimen4784]

Beautiful project Wow

[@OneWebDesigner]

Where did you acquire the mechanical filters, and did you cut them to size? been looking around in making my own sump but can only find soft rolls, nothing firm, thanks. I do have access to a large laser cutter though so if I have to make my own cartridges i will hahaha....

[@AquariumCoop]

It's matala mat and is linked in the pinned comment on where you can get it. It's used in koi ponds.

[@OneWebDesigner]

Thanks, ran into that after I asked haha. Making a mini sump. trying to design it so replacing the mechanical is way easier. I am over HOB stuff.

[@mtirrell2]

Cory what happens if the power goes out if your auto water change system drain is pumped and on a float switch? Wouldn't you be risking over flowing the sump?

[@AquariumCoop]

+mtirrell2 is the power is out, the solenoid that lets water in would t open either this no water would flow.

[@v3ndril]

can you do a follow up on the progress of the sump, did the the vertical filters need replacing as you originally thought every two weeks? What would you change if doing another one? Cheers

[@josephkrug8579]

That is really cool. What happens if the power goes out? Do you have enough space in the lower sump to hold the water that would be above the drain? How did getting the clown loach out of the sump go?

[@AquariumCoop]

We have enough space to hold the water, yes. Not to bad, just move the heaters, grab it with a net.

[@tashritchie3832]

What sponges are you using here as well as density please. I'm going to copy this for my new tank and love it

[@AquariumCoop]

It's matala mat instead of sponges, it would be like 5ppi.