Make filter for mini fish tank

[@Sad_cup_of_tea_]

Forget about the DIY filter. The tank looks awesome. I just love hair grass in aquariums. Adding those rocks made it so cool.

[@diyformyhome2265]

tks u so much!!!

[@draven4464]

Yeah, cause who gives a fuck about the health of the fish, or having to scrub it 24/7 for the sake of not doing some very basic additional work

[@kencharm2909]

If you happen to have everything on hand, this is pretty cool. If you have to buy everything, there are less expensive small cannister filters currently on the market.

[@diyformyhome2265]

Yes, I totally agree with you, But, My place is only a small town. I cant buy the little filter for my fishtank.For that reason, I have to reuse everything I can find near where I live, Sometimes DYIng something will be more expensive than what we can buy. but it really is not crucial because DIY is also my interest.

[@_JS96]

Great video. I've been thinking about how I want to design a canister filter for my betta's tank, and in my head I was going to put the submersible pump inside the aquarium itself and have the canister inline with the output. I'm going to redesign that with the pump inside the canister instead, as you did. This way there's much less in the aquarium itself, and it looks cleaner. Also, to those wondering about the power supply and voltage regulator (blue chip with the numbers), you could easily do this more simply with a 5v cellphone charger (no longer adjustable), or by using a pump with variable flow dial. They did this so they can adjust the flow rate manually by changing how much power the pump is given.

[@diyformyhome2265]

Thanks for your comment. This is the filter with small version from big filter of fish tank.Because I can't found the pump mini have the adjustment function . So, I have to use control voltage module.

[@Ummmmmkay88]

Just get a sponge filter…

[@ryleekawasugi3610]

This was an awesome vid. There are many bones one could pick, and they are true: if this leaks, it'll siphon the tank... The silicon will crack over time, I could just buy another type of filter for cheaper, etc., But I don't think those, legitimate as they may be, were the point of the video. This diy project crosses my line of diminishing returns too, by far! I don't have the electrical items, the drill and bit, nor the knowledge OR TIME, just lying around to make this efficient for ME. Nor am I a diy fanatic. But for the masses of people who do, this sharing is a creative idea. The possibilities are limitless. Even an Applied Science teacher would love this! Regardless of purpose or choice, this was super interesting. Thank you.

[@tauncfester3022]

PE plastic and hot glue..( not silicone..) remain flexible for decades if you keep it inside out of the sun

[@ryleekawasugi3610]

Additionally, most of the small/nano filters that can be commercially obtained/"PNP", do not provide the quality of filtration which can be manipulated in a DIY construction like this. In a DIY project like this, we can control the amount and type of physical media, carbon/charcoal as well as biological media as we see fit. Just the ceramic pieces he used, compared to any small Tetra, Eheim, Fluval, Aqueon (etc.) Internal or External HOB filter, will provide EXPONENTIALLY greater supporting beneficial bacteria colonies. Again, depends on your purpose, ...and if you have the resources...and necessity is the mother of ingenuity, right? And see, people are sharing links now and have offered insight beyond the education of this video. We might not have agreed with this DIY project nor been inspired to replicate it, but it has indeed triggered growth in our aquarium hobby and a dialogue. Not only is that a "win", but further evidence of a brilliant and influential video. Cheers! Now I'm gonna change water and maintain all my store bought filters haha. And maybe one day look back to this vid for inspiration. "Over and Out."

[@alan_mythicalgnome]

This is a good idea if you want to taylor a filter to suit your particular needs. As for those internal filters others are talking about. The ones I had were always breaking down.

[@skinmore]

good idea! i would just tell to use propper silicon, not hot glue, it will get all white and brittle soon and leak!

[@tauncfester3022]

Been building DIY aquarium safe filters and accessories for 38 years now. Hot Glue doesn't get brittle and if done correctly doesn't leak either. Give this guy his chops, he just built a mini canister which you can't buy in this size for less than an Azoo turtle canister. and it has adjustable speed on the motor. So show me a canister filter with a brushless DC pump motor with variable speed?

[@krambek]

@Runer Warlock is this hot glue toxic for fishes?

[@fabiorc83]

I prefer this type of external filter, it takes up less space inside the tank and doesn't make the tank's internal environment look ugly with a monstrous hideous black box.

[@shakescan]

Wow! Loved this, what a great hack

[@johnlam4470]

Technically beyond my skill level but great DIY!!

[@mrfish.-]

Good job on using endlers and not goldfish, many videos use goldfish or bettas in small tanks like these which I think is cruel but I think your choice of fish is AMAZING, good on you for that 👍🏾😁

[@diyformyhome2265]

Thank you so much!!!

[@guillermobrajovic5043]

I pity the poor souls that will never know the joy of building something by themselves.

[@katielyb]

There's not that many people who know how to do electrical like this. Or that have the necessary tools with which to do so. I couldn't survive without my drill or glue gun nowadays though. 😁

[@katielyb]

But yes, I agree with you. The sense of accomplishment is like a drug but ten times better.

[@DaneH64]

lol im just here bc it was in the up next thing lmao

[@JasonFolk07]

Would have used aquarium silicone or a GE #1 brand since that's safer fish!

[@diyformyhome2265]

Tks for your suggestions, when I finished it, I soaked it in water for a while, then added it to my aquarium. because I always want my fishes to be healthy

[@snakeman567]

Yeah that hot glue may not hold up in the long run. If it lets loose you will have leaks.

[@WhatIsMisophonia]

I don't care about companies, I care about experience. I used Red Devil brand 100% silicone (just make sure it doesn't have mold and mildew inhibitors) to seal all of my tanks, and they're doing fine for a couple of years now and not killing anything to the best of my experience. Just because someone recommends something over the internet/youtube because they had good experience with it doesn't mean it's the only product that will work.

[@JasonFolk07]

@@WhatIsMisophonia I have been doing this for like 12 or 13 years now I know what I am talking about when it comes to holding up in the long run I have and had tanks from when I was 13 or 14 years old that will still hold water to this day ahah maybe I am some stranger on KZbin giving advice but it's his opinion to take it or leave it^ I had many more experienced people teach me a trick or two its does no hurt to know...

[@WhatIsMisophonia]

@@JasonFolk07 Ooook... My point is, unless you've tired anything else beyond what was recommended, your experience is still limited. I've heard from people who have used other brands for many years and it worked fine for them. I'm not saying your experience is invalid; I'm asking you not to invalidate the experience of others.

[@shekinass]

I'm extremely impressed by your creativity 👏. I have a pico tank reef tank and i want the smallest filter possible. I can buy one but I would love a custom one!.

[@gunaekreatif]

terima kasih sudah berbagi ilmu.. saya dari indonesia. salam kenal

[@alexsalamander4251]

Building your own filter is cool and all that, but the hot glue will dissolve over time.

[@kerielwatson3197]

Definitely use aquarium safe silicone

[@tauncfester3022]

No, it does not, I have well over 35 years working with hotglue and PE type plastics

[@miguelroldao6939]

Add in a PWM and BOOM! DIY controllable DC filter!

[@tauncfester3022]

the voltage control on the bucking switch DC to DC voltage reducer is already making this "controllable". Yay! new technology!

[@Arnavunfiltered]

I will make this for my mini marine tank nice idea bro !! 😊

[@DonkeyDongs]

With the time and money spent on parts you should just get a normal hang-on-back filter and then buy bio-media

[@1234loci]

It's not necessarily the money it's just the joy to build your own nano filter you know. Also he may had biomedia from an existing filter and an old unused water-pump. BUMM; no cost filter, there u have it

[@reellife5082]

H.o.b. are ugly and noisy

[@stevehove2648]

Why go to that trouble when u could buy a mini internal filter? Whats the point?

[@reellife5082]

@@stevehove2648 it's about being creative. Simpleton.

[@stevehove2648]

That filter, if it leaks, will siphon out the tank.

[@lindokuhlenxumalo2410]

I'm watching this from South Africa in KwaZulu-Natal

[@100want5]

자작 여과기는 만들기 어렵던데 보고 따라하면 쉽게 만들겠네요 ㅋ

[@gvbalajee]

Awesome skills my friend 👍

[@manuelfigueroagarcia]

Meteoritos hey leo lo terminen sobrevivir l oh up

[@lalbabusingh8825]

The flow must be reduced....the fish fry r finding it hard to swim.....nice effort

[@awhatzable]

shouldn't the water pump sit at the bottom on the container so it actually sucks the water down to the bottom where the media is? This set up looks like the water goes from the tank to the top of the container then back out. It doesn't seem like it pulls water through the media. Someone let me know if I'm wrong because I also plan on making one

[@diyformyhome2265]

The water will run from the fish tank to the bottom of the filter, And the filter will be filled by water, After that the water will be pushed back to the fish tank by the pump again I need cooling for the pump. Because of that, I put the pump at the bottom of the container.

[@umbrellacorp.]

That's really cool, I really like it. 😎👍 Keep up the good work. 👍

[@rapsodden]

Сделано хорошо, главное идея ясна) а по желанию можно уже мудрить и красивей и практичней сделать кому надо))

[@fturla___156]

The video was okay but cutting the water pump power cable and adding the converter LED display isn't necessary. Even cutting the filter fiber or sponge section of the canister filter model isn't necessary. The water pump power cable whether the end is an voltage plug or a USB end can be attached to power extension cord and/or a USB connector attached to the wall and if you want timing options you can add a timing plug in between the power cable and the wall socket. The exit of the water pump power cable could have been simply glued over rather than locating a plastic cylinder to secure the hole. You didn't have to cut 2 separate tubing sections to go from the top of the canister to the bottom. You only needed one. The filter fiber doesn't have to be circular or even form fitting as long as there's enough to cover the area at the bottom and top of the canister. By creating 2 or 3 screened circular separators you can better restrict water flow. The cost and effort factor in creating this is the main reason most people will not try this method. If you reduce the cutting and electronics, you can make this a more doable project for the masses.

[@bogdyy13]

the converter seems to be a step-down converter... and it can be used to change the flow rate of the filter... since it's a DC pump with a brushless motor, it's rotation also depends on the voltage applied to it.. lower voltage => lower speed

[@db511]

Now i have an idea to turn my not so useful HOB into canister style

[@PINOYMYSTERYTV]

Wow great idea nice thanks for sharing

[@balkonbettafish2055]

Mantap hasil karyanya

[@zubershaikh5546]

Very very very nice video sir

[@diyformyhome2265]

Thank you so much!

[@gageblazes7464]

Ya know for the price of all that raw material you might aswell just buy a proper filter that is made with aquarium safe products. They are not expensive and can be adjustable aswell.

[@diyformyhome2265]

where I'm living, I can only get a large capacity filter, so I made this small filter for my small aquarium. When you love aquarium life there is no qualified way to pursue. then you must be diy to satisfy your passion.

[@Kazdy_moze_gotowac]

Why you used hot glue? Silicone is best way to seal all the parts. Anyway good job.

[@DiorskiePrepossessing]

@@Kazdy_moze_gotowac glue is silicone

[@NjG1]

@@Kazdy_moze_gotowac hot glue works just fine in this capacity

[@user-ur9fv4cj4j]

日本から世界に発信してるのですよね？結構な視聴数とイイねが、有りますね。凄い！

[@jmcr5021]

Ahívá la ostia Patxi que gran invento joder ya tengo filtros caseros y prácticamente a coste cero 🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😘😘😘

[@mdbazir4472]

Awesome, great idea , nice creation bro.

[@Ummmmmkay88]

No

[@Everything-dr1wb]

Thank you for sharing this video 🙂👍

[@davy73]

Very interesting video 👍.

[@BaoNguyen-of5cu]

That's complicated. I will just buy a mini filter lol

[@jymaryangel]

Same feel

[@jayrcool8256]

There's another method of that and its easy.

[@johnnydimes8257]

Absolutely brilliant kiddo!

[@salehjalal1378]

Good idea 👍

[@jackofalltradeswithmatt9965]

Ok peeps to all of u new people to the fish tank world u cant use just any glue it has chemicals that will for sure kill ur fish. Use only fish tank safe glue. Lol not a glue gun

[@user-zh3rc7dp6y]

うまく穴をあけてますねえ。ホットボンドはお風呂で使いましたが、時間が経つとはがれてきました。

[@AQUAGUYUK]

I love this idea but not sure its economically viable I think a larger version may reap more reward I love the engineering well done

[@diyformyhome2265]

Thank for your comment

[@samlovely5208]

Beautiful and well done invention.

[@PONTOCRITICO]

Congratulations, very good work.

[@лексашкаБородач]

Самое лучшее средство выкачать аквариум на пол. Лучше купите с алиэкспресса за 30 баксов внешний фильтр, там хотя бы завод

[@gervilsanty7088]

Lol, that is a lot of work, i'll just buy cheap filter from Lazada or Shoppee..thanks for the tip.

[@giovannigiorgio4233]

do not use a felt-tip pen as it can endanger the fish

[@grapesoda3006]

Cool, I think I'm just gonna buy one but thanks!

[@aiboonng8734]

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[@tauncfester3022]

The h8trs in the comments are cracking me up, any of you eggheads have any experience with the tech this guy's is wielding? There's some small issues in some of his work, but for the most part, he's knocked this out of the ballpark as far as I'm concerned, and I've been DIY freshwater planted tanking since 1991. This is seriously cool stuff.

[@sarthakchawla03]

Nice and neatly DIY done for this beautiful aquarium. Can you please make this one for me please on order basis. 😬😅😂

[@diyformyhome2265]

I'm sorry, I only did it when I have free time.

[@sarthakchawla03]

@@diyformyhome2265 Its okay bro, i was just kidding!! 💐

[@jimmykuo2813]

A lot of time and effort for something you can buy cheaper at your typical big box stores

[@SirPaulB]

Jimmy Kuo its not. A pure pleasure to build something using parts laying around the house

[@stevehove2648]

I think its clever and respect for the creativity. I'd still be buying the standard thing, online. Something made for that purpose. I hope that never leaks. I do like the voltage adapter. Smart!

[@pietrodellacristina2692]

Not sure you would find such a small setup for an external (canister) filter to buy anywhere. For the same reason the voltage adapter is really clever for use with nano/pico tanks that require a low flow rate. Think I'm going to try this in spite of my poor diy skills.

[@albertjrandle4708]

I was with this till you brought out a computer thingy

[@aphorismforthebrain]

great idea but irritating song

[@homesteadingwithsadie]

Pretty ingenious

[@arulvelk]

Hi.. Very interesting idea.. Could you please give the names of the components used and their sizes and measurements?.. Would like to make such a canister filter.. Thanks in advance..👍👍👍

[@Paul-hs9dw]

Very good, nice little project.

[@sandymclea]

I used a different container, screw lid. Worked but you can't open and shut it easily, eventually me pipe's seals leaked, was sceptical about hot glue in water for a long time so used epoxy, this didn't work. Attempt to , new container, same brand as yours,,, with click lid (though mine does have that nice snap sound to it). All good accept the container leaks. So now I have spent as much as buying a proper canister filter second hand. Guys make sure that lid can close tight. Also I used rubber washer on 3 glands instead of glue. Anyone test hot glue on plastic underwater for a long time?

[@diyformyhome2265]

Thank your comment, that's right that hot glue on plastic underwater can not use long time. I has try the 302 expoxy glue, and I think it can be substiuted for hot glue. You can to see more at this link: www.amazon.com/BoKa-Store-Cyanoacrylate-Leather-Adhesive-Stationery/dp/B082DWYQVZ

[@agianthog]

Have you tried silicone 1? Literally the same stuff keeping all standard tanks together and from leaking for years. Also extremely cheap

[@Seanrey23]

This is actually complicating the uncomplicated. Ill just by myself a filter. Lol

[@y.aarafat5142]

Nice video. New subscriber

[@thefishguy1241]

Perfect for my 25 litter tank.

[@mayhsiang6845]

They always inspire me some creative way to do things.

[@nickdawg8463]

I dont know if that hot glue is safe for fish. But it it works it works.

[@condorX2]

Inspire = I just watch others do it xD

[@Ummmmmkay88]

And get electrocuted at the same time! WOW so fun!!!!

[@huongmija5991]

not a main thing but you must be Vietnamese or at least having a Viet friend hahaha. btw, nice build!

[@seemantinimahendrakar7120]

You could just buy a nice sponge filter with a great pump for like 10$. Still appreciate the effort and craftsmanship.

[@rapsodden]

Главное что эта штука работает и поток можно регулировать) пускай и отвёрткой)))

[@tonytanks7150]

love this little tank.thanks fore share

[@HDWorkers1]

GOOD NICE

[@engrjhay2027]

Lol. When I improvised a filter, I only used 3in plastic container, a suction, cotton( I don't know the specific name of the cotton, I bought it in the pet shop), and a pump. It only caused me $8.00

[@diyformyhome2265]

If so, then there would be no good environment for microorganisms to grow to filter the water

[@engrjhay2027]

Well, it actually filters the water, it keeps my tank clean, I'll just have to change the cotton when it turns dirty. It was actually thought by a vet in the pet shop, and it was effective.

[@luisen1996]

@@diyformyhome2265 is actually right... Check your water levels, although your water looks clean, it's probably filled with toxins.

[@DaneH64]

that won't filter out the ammonia and bacteria, just algae, waste, and dirt, you need some sort of biological filtration for your water quality to be ideal

[@RavenRaven-se6lr]

Like that idea thanks 🇦🇺👍

[@vincentlee2460]

Hot glue will not last a long time and when it leaks, it will be messy.

[@diyformyhome2265]

Yes, you're right, I have to change this hot glue with AB epoxy glue after some weeks!

[@user-wf8ds4yu4h]

Отличная работа!

[@bluesfish55m51]

Problem with this is that the cup is made of polypropylene, silicone or hot glue stick don’t adhere at all. There are epoxies that work on polypropylene but they are mor expensive then buying a commercial pump and filter.

[@Lolsmokeshowlol]

A lees box filter costs 6 dollars...js..very cool though

[@dollanbae]

cantik banget ya..🐠🐠

[@haki8818]

Respect, but I would buy a filter for little money

[@aaronvanhoucke2065]

I enjoy thé making of sfuff more, and you learn a lot about how things work.

[@martyw2f879]

What I’m doing is I’m going to do this but on a much larger scale and use it to filtrate multiple tanks at once and hide it in a cabinet

[@haki8818]

@@martyw2f879 That‘s a good Idea and would be worth it

[@aonguyen-ph5fl]

❤❤❤ So good

[@MrJesusOsmar]

Awesome job but very complicated work for a simple homemande aquariun system. Thank you for sending the vídeo.

[@sandymclea]

Great idea and done well. I have a small AC pump that size, dont think i need to set the speed, should work? Thanks

[@diyformyhome2265]

My pump has used 3-9 Voltage DC /3w. I really do not want to use AC power to run pump. I mean it very dangerous when the electricity is leaking.

[@michazorawski5763]

Super pomysł tylko pudełko powinno być nie prześwitujące

[@PuffyCloud342]

👍 Salute 🙋‍♂️

[@MultiUser45]

Использовать термоклей для герметизации - это провал. Через неделю потечет. Нужно использовать аквариумный герметик.

[@june3878]

А лучше прокладку

[@diyformyhome2265]

как насчет эпоксидного клея

[@MultiUser45]

@@diyformyhome2265 Лучше силиконовый герметик. Эпоксидкой невозможно склеить некоторые пластики(полиэтилен например), и отвалится от того, что хоть немного гнется, как в данном случае.

[@andreykrasiloff2324]

Согласен насчёт термоклея - капрон вообще очень сложно чем-то склеить, ну а термоклей не склеит его вообще. Ещё хочется добавить, что использовать синтепон в таком фильтрике нецелесообразно - он очень быстро забивается и требует вскрытия фильтра и замены на новый. К тому же верхний кусочек может засосать в помпу, что в свою очередь приведёт к её остановке со всеми вытекающими последствиями.

[@LeslieAnn713]

Thanks for this tutorial I can adjust the size and connect my 3 gallon bettas tanks to it I have aguaescape bettas tanks if it works I don’t need to be buying the sponge filters from Amazon they take to much space what is the white plumbing your using ? Thanks for the video

[@phillip9451]

I appreciate the DIY vid, thank you!!

[@diyformyhome2265]

Thanks you!

[@beatap6250]

Amazing 😉👍🙋🍃

[@NiPok86]

utterly ridiculous, the volume of water is such that a drop of anything toxic and they are going to struggle. But a very cleaver & effective little build. maybe it could be used for something else in a bigger system. :D

[@CarpenoxThriller]

It’s a nano tank. Plenty of people aquascape nano’s. If he’s going to have a nano, good on him for making a canister filter for it- it’ll be better filtration than a cheap sponge filter or hang on the back.

[@Arc_The_King]

So perfect work

[@lalodea9882]

Que chido acuario

[@uswatunhash]

Is it automatically suck up the water to the filter tube? I'm sorry for asking, but the things that i know is, the filter will suck up only when the water touch the rotator inside it

[@raviraveendran9578]

Having same doubt...

[@thebigeyeddonuthaha3360]

These are great and plus very informative!! Keep going mate!

[@miguelroldao6939]

Y'all need to tell me where you're getting your cheap filters instead of hating on the video.

[@diyformyhome2265]

All that you can earn in the supermarket. So, pls dont hate it!!! 😁

[@kerielwatson3197]

I can't find an affordable filter anywhere! Hence watching this video XD

[@goldensnip3r263]

@@kerielwatson3197 www.chewy.com/tetra-whisper-internal-aquarium-power/dp/133159

[@tauncfester3022]

@@goldensnip3r263 is a poorly designed filter with really bad filter media that plugs up frequently.

[@HalenBowlerThePerson]

@@goldensnip3r263 I found that one was nice to use as a plant pot not a real filter.

[@Falconurbex]

Cool that whats the little electrical boared from? And whats the counter timer fot on the boared?

[@zeke.7570]

I want to know as well.

[@zeke.7570]

I think the counter is for voltage to control how fast the pump flows.

[@user-pq6br3vb2j]

自作オーバーフローですね。 面白い。

[@ernestomaldonado3220]

*Watches how the guy cuts the filter cable* *Close the video*, too hard for me

[@vinhlephuoc7379]

U can use the qr50 pump for easier :)

[@raywilliams5815]

Lmao , same

[@diyformyhome2265]

This is an interesting comment, i like it.

[@VyvienneEaux]

​@@diyformyhome2265​ Are you in the U.S.? I suspect not. I'm no electrical engineer, but I suspect that there are a number of "plug-and-play" small water pumps available for U.S. viewers.

[@diyformyhome2265]

@@VyvienneEaux Yes, I'm not US. Where I'm living, there aren't many mini devices for quarium.

[@piteriyabu9217]

Spektakuler 👍👍👍♥️

[@abmorose6531]

Nice 👍

[@disabled_llc]

Nice Job

[@DaDonBossMan]

Did the pump not come with a power supply?

[@greenskull9455]

Bruh you Don't need That little controler I made a huge canister for my ten gallon tank with just 30 dollars and it works Just as fine as any other 90-100 dollar canister filters. You just drill a hole at the bottom for inlet,two at the top for the outlet and pump joint and the pumps wiring.just plug and play and We're done

[@diyformyhome2265]

thank you for your instruction, have a nice day!!!

[@jssclzd9539]

Are u kidding? 🙄 that looks super easy dude🥴🤯

[@guntherroler7017]

GÜNTHER kURT

[@bibo8655]

Great DIY 👍👍!

[@WhiteDiablo360]

Or....buy a pump filter for $10..this build cost more than a store bought filter and pump.

[@fernandosalazar730]

Canister is better

[@leroyconley5075]

Its just fun. Don't think this is interesting? Dont comment. Or just leave thanks.