DIY How to Hide a Heater

[@NYGOLD]

Cool build, the clear heater holder looks futuristic. I don't know why but I was mesmerized watching the filter fill up. LOL Outstanding as usual!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Hey Don thanks!

[@dfish2677]

Nice way to protect heaters from being broken. Enjoy watching your videos. Thanks

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thank you for coming by and watching!

[@AquariumCop]

Addicted to your videos! Added to my playlist titled DIY for fish keepers! ✌💕😂💪

[@AquariumCop]

part 2!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

That's so cool! Thanks for all of your continued support

[@UpperAquatics]

Wow! You've got such great content. Seriously keep up the great work!!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much! I glad you like what I do here!

[@jessikainla]

Never thought of hiding the heater but that will clean up the view significantly. Thanks for the great ideas to do that. :)

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Glad you liked it and thanks for coming by!

[@SandyDoughty]

Very interesting video, I like the idea of hiding the heater. I hope you have a great weekend and get to relax a bit.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much Sandy! Lots to do as always and probably won't get much time off though lol.

[@AngelosFishTanks]

So awesome Eric great builds as always buddy. Thanks for sharing..

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Anytime Angelo!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I look forward to your next video to see them running. Looks like a nice idea to keep the tank looking nice and neat. You should make up a couple of wooden “V” blocks that you can put around the acrylic pipe when you put it in the vice. The increased contact area on the pipe will make it clamp up better.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

V blocks would help with the deformity when drilling these cylinders, I just don't do often enough to warrant buying them. Thanks for coming by Tom and sharing your experiences

[@Widquatics]

Great DIY Fishman! Love the builds!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks much appreciated!

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

I really like the filter and adding the heater to it is genius. Obviously, as no one has raised the question, I missed a point. So here goes. Many heaters have the safety feature of turning off when the controller end is no longer submerged. Those could not be used in this model? Thanks. Have a great weekend.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

True enough! Thanks for sharing and watching

[@joemunoz1251]

Another phenomenal idea my friend

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much Joe!

[@vincentrocco7301]

FishmanYou really have some great ideas. I'm thinking you were either a machinist or a mechanical engineer with your skills or both. Not everyone can use a lathe or a mill with such close tolerances. Good job, way cool!!!!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much! Really glad you liked it

[@OnefishTwofishROC]

Too cool....you might want to name your business "Idyllic Acrylic"! It really sums it up :) Question...what kind of drill bits do I need to get in order to drill holes in acrylic, polycarb, etc using a hand drill? Yet another stellar build by the one, the only....FISHMAN!!!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

You're too kind!! I use high speed steel drill bits. They should work just fine with a hand drill. Probably any sharp drill bit should work though. Thanks for coming by!

[@OnefishTwofishROC]

@@FishmanEricRussell Thank you for the response. I am not well versed in drill bits, but I do know they have lots of profiles. Should I look into a pointy one that does the tiny pilot hole first? (Notice my command of drill bit nomenclature lol.....)

[@FishmanEricRussell]

@@OnefishTwofishROC Hey Elizabeth! There are so many drill bit types and tip configurations, don't feel bad about not knowing which is which (I certainly don't know them all, or even most lol!). Each has (supposedly) specific uses or materials its good for. The one that should work best in a hand held to drill acrylic would be a hole saw with a central guide bit. Just keep it cool with water. Looking forward to seeing how that works out. Have a great weekend!

[@irishaquarist]

That's a pretty cool way to hide a heater tbh... I like aquascaping so I try to hide it with hardscape and plants, but this is a step up from that :)

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much and for watching!

[@irishaquarist]

@@FishmanEricRussell You're most welcome :D

[@AquariumsAnonymous]

As always nice work man!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks much appreciated

[@AquariumThoughts]

Great diy series on this filter setup. I love that trickle box. If I had space, I'd definitely love to have that as the filter, though I'd probably also add more fish in the side of it without filter media Btw in regards to the acrylic tube in the vice, can you add a rubber sheet or silicone sheet (like those baking trays) to add more grip? Maybe even incorporate the v's that the other person recommended? Or with either not help or make things worse?

[@FishmanEricRussell]

V blocks would help with the deformity but I drill tubular acrylic rarely and don't want to buy them just for that. Thanks for coming by and sharing your thoughts on this build. Much appreciated

[@JohnCRV]

Good work and easy to follow. Have a great weekend. 👍72

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much John! You have a great weekend as well. Spring is just around the corner, though I suspect your not looking forward to it as much I lol.

[@sshep86]

Considering that nitarifying bacteria is photosensitive (particularly to UV) is it not detrimental to build a filter with clear sides? I always wondered this.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

If you think about the filter in this build, when it's loaded with media, very little of the available surface area will be exposed to light. The core of the filter will be dark. Also nitrifying bacteria aren't very sensitive since one of them is motile and can be found in the water column. Once this filter gets dirty it will be exposed to even less light. Bacteria are tough so I wouldn't worry about them too much. As a final note one could also build it out of black acrylic though I prefer to be able to see what's going on for cleaning purposes. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts

[@benboone007]

great stuff! Id love to see you make a canister filter! There are not really any good canister filter builds here on youtube besides the ones made out of buckets that always seem to leak.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

That was my intent for this week if time allowed. thanks for coming by

[@benboone007]

@@FishmanEricRussell Yeah I hope you get the chance to do one soon!

[@Tropicalfishcrazechannel]

Excellent project diy man

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks as always for coming by

[@beatap6250]

Nice video 🍀🍃🙋

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much always appreciated

[@robdean1229]

How do I get back to the 75 gallon "next" video? I want to see how you add rim or trim.

[@viper8177]

The final see-through acrylic cylinder I think might be the best. I am sure that the Eheim heaters have the thermostat near the top so it is best to have it underwater. The last one you did looks like a bong is that where you got the inspiration? :~)

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Lol no, but it I prefer being able to see whats going on inside. Thanks for watching

[@muckshifter]

Now you have to hide the heater-hide. Make into the shape of a shark. :))

[@FishmanEricRussell]

That's what I get for trying to finish up vids late at night lol. I should have pointed out that they go on the outside of the tank. Thanks for watching

[@muckshifter]

@@FishmanEricRussell a shark on the outside of the tank will be great ... ;-)

[@AquariumThoughts]

@@muckshifter Shark's mouth opening to swallow fish tank... ;)

[@bryanp3724]

How much cubic volume do you suggest for your submerged PVC filters? Would 1.5 inch be adequate for under gravel if there's enough volume?

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Sorry I'm not sure what you're trying to ask???

[@johncrowell9014]

Another great video! Fishman I have a question about biological media. I have used fluval bio rings in the past, but there is so many new ones out now. Bio home gets good reviews but is expensive. What are your thoughts on it? Also centered glass or matrix brand. I would be using it in a canister filter for tanks I have set up now, but in a sump when I get my larger tank up and running. What are you thoughts on bio media? Thanks For your input!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Hey John. I've seen so many bio media come and go. There is nothing wrong with them other than the price. I've always used either lava rock or coarse gravel in my freshwater filters and have never had any need to use the others. Every now and then I get a client who's bought the current trending media and I get to work with them. I haven't seen enough of a difference to warrant the price tag. Just my humble opinion though. Thanks so much for watching and for your question

[@koiCompetitions]

Cool idea

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thank you and for taking the time to come by

[@aarhud]

I love watching the machining. I had no idea a lathe was so versatile until your videos. I thought a lathe was just for turning wood pieces...Do you use a milling machine on some pieces as well?

[@FishmanEricRussell]

I use both in the builds. Mostly the milling machine just gets used as a precision drill press , but it does get used. Thanks for watching

[@matthewparker82]

I was thinking of buying some acrylic and making a 4ft box filter/ shower thing for the top of my tank but I would probably fail and waste money

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Nonsense! Go for it. If you're worried just build the trickle version from last week. The joint gluing is less demanding and very forgiving. Would love to see what you come up with and thanks for watching

[@matthewparker82]

@@FishmanEricRussell I like the Chinese trickle filters with the trays like the ones pondguru showed in a video

[@FishmanEricRussell]

@@matthewparker82 I will have to have a look

[@ShaneZettelmier]

The biggest problem I see with the canister filter thing with the heater in it is the weight sitting on top of an aquarium lid, you’re going to have to have a really strong lid to support that.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

As it will weigh about 50 lbs , you're right for sure. Another reason I prefer running these as in last weeks video. Thanks for coming by and sharing your thoughts

[@Brantov]

Interesting konstruktion. Very nice.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks Brantov!

[@To0Aw3s0m3]

Suggestion: leave the products you use in the description of the video! Even better, a link to purchase them from Amazon or other websites. Thanks great Vid.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

I should probably check to see if Amazon even sells some of these things lol. I don't often check for them as I have long time suppliers for what I need. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching

[@tiewkiat]

So jealous of you guys. In my country the temp is almost always over 86 everyday.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

First time I've heard of someone being jealous of not experiencing -40 deg temperatures lol! Thanks for watching

[@tiewkiat]

@@FishmanEricRussell hahaha, it's so expensive to run chillers on tanks.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

@@tiewkiat I guess chillers would be more expensive to run that heaters

[@tiewkiat]

@@FishmanEricRussell yes. :D I really like your channel.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

@@tiewkiat Thanks so much!

[@adeelshaikh2129]

Very nice one

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Much appreciated as always!

[@raul0685]

How much $in material did you used

[@FishmanEricRussell]

The PVC one costs about $12 and the acrylic one would be about $20. Thanks for watching

[@jseagate84]

That is awesome totally cool

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much. I truly appreciate it.

[@simonpidgeon949]

💯👍👍

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks so much!

[@reelthing4u]

nice

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Thanks!

[@VStag]

Awesome video Thanks for sharing FishFam NJAE19

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Hey Stag! Hope you have a great weekend

[@jaammerrr]

I wanna make this but I know I will fail and it will leak my diy hob I made from this channel leaked and it’s my fault so I think I can’t risk any more leaks I think I’m gonna just make make a guard for it for in side the tank

[@jaammerrr]

I just spun my hob around moved the intake and outtake to go straight down and now it works inside my tank I’m happy

[@FishmanEricRussell]

@@jaammerrr Cool! Glad it worked out

[@MrSteelface96]

Like your other vids, but this one just seem better to scape the heater away, rather than doing this.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

It's definitely easier to hide a heater in a tank, but I get clients who just don't want anything in the tank to take away from the view. Thanks for watching

[@GreatWhiteNiko]

You can hide it in a million of ways. But the bottom line is - if the water flow stops the heater must still heat up the tank. Which means one single thing - the heater is best placed inside the tank. Ugly but that is the truth.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

True enough. Thanks for watching

[@NoSaltBP.org.]

This looks so beautiful!