DIY Filter Aquarium | Make Aquarium Filter At Home

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks for watching 🙏. If you enjoyed the video, make sure to Subscribe for more! Please also press Like👍, post a Comment & Share as it means a lot to me 🎊 and encourage me to create more content, appreciate your time 😀.

[@MarcoIsidori]

Like 2 6 have a good Sunday!

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Marco, you too mate

[@DibyakantaMohapatra]

Need this.

[@Fishaholic]

Works a treat mate

[@Just_Lurking8]

I just subscribed, so impressed by what you do… Keep up the good work !!!

[@justinsparks6128]

You should look into proper electrical connection, soldering, crimping, or wire nuts, I wouldn't trust twist and tape especially for mains voltage.

[@Fishaholic]

Agree Justin, something i would explore in future to make it more safer. Appreciate your comment

[@MarcoIsidori]

I am delighted to see your DIY works! You have made a fantastic inexpensive and functional external filter. Precision and perfection in your work.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Marco, really appreciate it mate.

[@mymysticaqua2952]

I do agree. 👌🏼

[@AdamtheG]

The most good looking DIY filter i ever saw in this platform Good job I would definetely try this Dont listen to negative comments about leaking and stuff.. U made everything right they propably dont.

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Adam, it is very kind of you. As long as the container is air tight there won't be any issue with the filter. Lock n lock is a good brand. Wish you best of luck.

[@ManasBhasin]

Love your video mate. Thanks for showing us and is definitely cheaper than an actual canister filter bud. Thanks

[@Fishaholic]

Appreciate it mate, easy to build any size filter with the required capacity for the tank. Have a good one

[@ManasBhasin]

@@Fishaholic On top of that, the bigger the size you make, the cheaper it gets. . Loving ur vids mate. Keep making them nd see one day ir channel will skyrocket 👍👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks heaps and appreciate your kind words. With strong supporters like you, it will definitely grow big.

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Top video will try keep up with your videos just away for 2days but will keep eyes open injoy your weekend

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks! You too!

[@padmanavsahoo4530]

can we use this process for 4 feet tank

[@Fishaholic]

You certianly can, depends on type and size of fish you have. My 4 feet planted aquarium with 30 plus tropical fish is currently running on an internal filter with less bio capacity than this diy filter.

[@justpassingthrough9887]

I've been trying to figure out a better and more compact filtration system for my one gallon birthing tank. I bought a triangular top fin and the pump is humungous for such a small tank. This is PERFECT and not nearly as ugly! Thank you!

[@Fishaholic]

Cheers mate, I have built another filter similar to this one but looks bit neat. Swivel attachments for both inlet and outlet. Supplies were bought from Bunnings warehouse. Video is uploaded if you want to have a look at it. Appreciate your comment and have a good one.

[@FateenBanks]

I like how he’s pretty straight forward about everything.

[@Fishaholic]

Cheers Fateen, glad you like the video

[@SKYCRICKETdotNet]

One of the best video on making aquarium filter at home.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@usmc187]

Great construction and with improvements anyone can start this as the initial idea. Good work👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mymysticaqua2952]

You know you are a good fish owner if you do everthing properly for your fish. 👍🏼 Your Betta is adorable and he is in a good place that's for sure. I hope some Karens are watching your video. Maybe they will stop putting fish in the size of your container filter. Thank you for sharing this video. How could I forget to subscribe?! 🤦🏻‍♀️😅

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you, I have moved betta fish to my 4 feet planted community tank. He is absolutely loving his tank mates. Bought a female betta last week and they are slowly interacting with each other.

[@mymysticaqua2952]

@@Fishaholic I saw him in that tank when I was watching your internal filter 2 days ago. 🙈 I think that he likes his new tank.

[@CarlosMartinez-jc9xr]

Excelente trabajo amigo, un aporte, si la entrada del agua al acuario la dejas tipo "cascada" se mejora también la oxigenación. Muy bueno!!!!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for the feedback and have a nice weekend

[@mellewedin8221]

Extremely useful video man. Thank you. I can take this idea, and make a much bigger one for my 40 gallon breeder tank.

[@Fishaholic]

You are most welcome mate and wish you best of luck.

[@AquaDoza]

Hello! A very useful video. Excellent external filter, affordable material and inexpensive. The main desire and hands 👍

[@LevelUpYourLife]

Thank you for this wonderful upload my friend, you are very talented! Blessings and FULL WATCH!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you heaps

[@silverliningsvlog1846]

sending all my love and support this is super beautiful content thanks and God bless stay safe

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@RobertCentric]

Having recently built one like this I cannot stress the point enough that you need to test the seal on the container before you get to the point everything is assebled. Also I put the pump on the bottom to not make it top heavy, and so media you change often is on top. Zeolite, carbon, fine filter, floss from bottom to top.

[@torquilh]

Darwin-award level electrical work...

[@lukasarthur-ow5ht]

why what’s wrong

[@silverliningsvlog1846]

this is very informative this is very interesting i do love and enjoy this thanks and God bless

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you heaps

[@tariqkhan185]

I admire how industrious you are. Great watch. Thank you.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Tariq for your kind words.

[@beemisel7707]

great idea but you should have return pump at the bottom of the container that way it passes through all of your media. also you should put the return and intake at diffrent sides of the tank that way its more of a water turn around.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Bee, intake and outlet on opposite end would have definitely made a big difference. The intake is connected to another tube which pushes the water all the way down and then it travels through buomedia before goes back in the tank. Appreciate your time watching video. Have a good one

[@raj-vlog]

Good and Clean Presentation... Keep on going...

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Raj, appreciate it mate

[@jackanddan]

Nice little filter dude👍👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks mate

[@PracticalExperts]

Very usefull video, I was wondering on how to make a filter myself and just then you uploaded, I will surely try this!. 👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you and appreciate your time

[@annisakhan6917]

Watching fr Trinidad 🇹🇹 Very informative video love this 💡

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you, appreciate your comment

[@barman5186]

I have a koi pond with volume size 9*5*3 ft3. For filtering water, I use a chamber where Powerhead will transfer dirty water. I need a powerhead with a high volume flow rate and not less than 5 ft head. Can you suggest me any submersible pump or powerhead?

[@Fishaholic]

You would be able to find in the aqua one range for ponds water fountain. Sorry I haven't used any pump with that much capacity so won't be able to recommend any that can actually do what it says it can do.

[@heinrich9204]

Thanks for the video I'm thinking to make this filter good luck on your youtube career

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Heinrich, appreciate your comment. Let me know how you go and if I could be of any more help.

[@heinrich9204]

@@Fishaholic The filter is running fine I did almost exactly the same as you!

[@Fishaholic]

Glad to hear Heinrich, happy fish keeping

[@katastropheism]

Really appreciate your effort of making this really nice video Thanks A Lot

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks mate, so nice of you and appreciate your kind words

[@vladalexandrubajenaru7908]

Very nice work! Could you please tell me what's the pump's liter/hour efficieny? Thanks!

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Vlad, pump is 200 liter per hour.

[@GHOST51168]

Got any links to where you got the 90 degree elbow-connectors?

[@Fishaholic]

I bought it directly from Bunnings. You can always search their website

[@TommysTanks]

This was a great video good work Fishaholic .

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Tommy, really appreciate it.

[@Red_Amir]

good job thanks for the video, tell me do i need an air pum or the filter is enouth for oxygene

[@tanveerahmedmb]

This is awesome brother. I liked the way you think. But can you do a diy which is having pump at the bottom most, above that with a separator media and above that again with a separator filter loss and sponge. Trust me this will be awesome even for physics, but thinking about ammonia trapping your idea is way better. Big fan.

[@Azrael442]

I enjoyed everything about this video😊 Subscribed👊 Please keep it up

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Azrael, appreciate your positive feedback.

[@cooltank83-UK]

Good information 👍😍😍😍 And Also great video mate 👍🤩🤩😍

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it

[@TheEfiebiger]

Wow. That tank is awesome !

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Evan, hairgrass has almost covered the entire tank.

[@hamid.1853]

Very nice video... avocado was also great idea.. hybrid tank..two comments...inlet and outlet should be at farthest place...outlet top corner right....inlet bottom corner left...to guarante best circulation...then if you pierce the tube for balloon holder I didn't see they were sealed...because water would be leaked...on the whole thx...big like

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Hamid, agree on both points that you have mentioned in your comment. Since it is a 20L tank and plants are fully established thats why I didn't care too much about the efficiency of the canister filter. But for a larger tank, this is something I can not ignore. Thank you

[@GenieAquarist]

Supercool DIY video, subbed and liked, thanks Fishaholic !

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks mate, appreciate it

[@kwaiuse5862]

Friend sorry for the silly question, how is the water pulled into the filter? the pump takes the water into the aquarium, but how does it get into the filter?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi, it works exactly the same way as a store bought canister filter. After building the filter, fill it with water and turn ON the pump. Water from the filter will enter the aquarium through the pump and will be replaced by the water entering from aquarium

[@kwaiuse5862]

@@Fishaholic So the filter itself will pull the water into it? when activating the pump?

[@Fishaholic]

@@kwaiuse5862 thats correct, there will be some air in the filter and hose in the start. However, it should go away slowly

[@kwaiuse5862]

@@Fishaholic ok, thanks a lot for the clarification.

[@mckricks1]

@@Fishaholic I'm still a little confused, because normally other canister filters pull the water in due to gravity since they are below the aquarium. Then the pump pushes the water back to the aquarium

[@fajarmulawan]

Glad i found this mate, gonna try it absolutely

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Fajar, buy air lock container so there are no concerns of any type of leakage.

[@fajarmulawan]

@@Fishaholic do we need an air faucet to throw away the air in case there's any air that stuck inside?

[@Fishaholic]

Don't think it will be required Fajar. As you can see in my video there was quite a bit air in the filter in the start but after running it for few minutes it all cleared up.

[@fajarmulawan]

@@Fishaholic oh ok mate, thank you for your time. Appreciate that

[@johndsfsdfsdfsd6308]

for 40 gallon tank can i use air pump with 2l/m and a power head 650l/h 8w

[@Fishaholic]

Hey mate, copying my reply here again. It is recommend that the water is changed 3-5 times per hour. For your tank it would be 453 litre per hour to 755 litre per hour. Power head is almost close to Max recommendation so should do a good job. Air pump is a bonus, will help in aeration. Not having one won't be a issue.

[@PaulSmith-jk7cy]

Great job. Thanks and greetings from Argentina.

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks heaps Paul, really appreciate it

[@vanburn777]

Very nice. So before starting for the first time you filled the external filter with water too right?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi mate, appreciate your time watching this video. Yea filter was filled with water till the top before powering ON.

[@arkasen9080]

Hey just created this filter... thanks for the great video, one question though! How do i create suction to take the water out of the aquarium?? My container may not be airtight! Also then do i need to attach another pump to the cannister inlet pipe that comes out of the awuarium, to create the suction?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Arka, I filled the filter with aquarium water and after turning on the power, suction was created automatically. If it is not working for you then you could always siphon the water or use your mouth to suck water out of the outlet. Once water starts coming out then turn on the power. Let me know how you go

[@tejas9105]

Can u tell me the proportion for fresh water tank. If I have 20litres tank then what should be the jar capacity use for diy in litres ???

[@Fishaholic]

Hey mate, there is no such proportion, any extra volume will add to the capacity of the aquarium. You could even a sponge filter in the tank and it will do filtration. By adding a separate canister filter will boost the capacity and you can add extra fish in the tank. Hope it make sense.

[@narwhal9852]

Thanks for the video wanted to do something like this for my 5 gallon. Something different

[@Fishaholic]

Appreciate it narwhal, it would do an amazing job in filtering 5 gallon tank.

[@ninjasking9879]

This design is awesome, I tried making it today and tested it out, but i found there isn't much water coming in from the tank into the food container, and the water level in the food container actually goes down (in contrast to yours, where the water level remains the same). I think the reason might be because I didn't apply sealant where the wire comes out, so it isn't fully airtight. Could that be the problem?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Ninjasking, it is definitely the problem. Water level shouldn't go down otherwise. Apply some sealant and test it again. Let me know how you go. Appreciate your time mate

[@ninjasking9879]

@@Fishaholic Hey Man, I applied the sealant and it worked!! Thanks a lot, the design works so well!!

[@Fishaholic]

Great update, I am really happy for you. Well done, happy fish keeping

[@dae711moe5]

I'm confused how is the water coming out of the filter if you didn't connect to pump. Seems like you have water going out and in from the same source. I'm I right?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Dae, once filter is filled with water and there isn't much air in the inlet/outlet then water is sucked in the filter automatically due to the void created by the pump which is pumping water out through outlet. Works exactly same as a store bought canister filter.

[@amorakkabi]

I get the outlet is with the pump, how is the inlet? Gravity?

[@Fishaholic]

Thats correct Reza, it works similar to store bought canister filter. You could always place a pump inside the tank and connect it to the inlet, won't require a pump inside canister in that case.

[@YungRekless]

Suction is created in the entire canister, bringing water in and pumping it out.

[@Fishaholic]

Spot on

[@surerameshreddy957]

Meeru chesina diy aquarium chaala bagundi

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks for your feedback

[@krish2542]

Awesome external canister filter using power head 👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks 👍, appreciate it Raju

[@stayplanted1093]

Awesome build!

[@Fishaholic]

I'm glad you like it, thank you for watching.

[@sourindas322]

Will cost more than buying one, but definitely worth watching ❤️

[@Fishaholic]

Appreciate your feedback mate, have a nice weekend

[@justaguyontheinternet9751]

This literally would cost half the price 🤦‍♂️

[@coondawg4574]

Not where I live. This is better than a store bought one anyway.

[@wearefishlover]

Awesome brother

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you mate, have a nice weekend

[@pkpkt4975]

Nice video dear, I have 400 liters aquarium, what should be the capacity of power head & pipe dimension??

[@Fishaholic]

Hey mate, go for a powerhead with 3 to 5 times flow rate of the tank volume. 1200 litre per hour till 2000 litre per hour would be good. 12mm pipe would do the job or you can go bit bigger.

[@kiran1254]

Hi, I implemented you model and kept the canister 3 feet below the fish tank. The submersible pump is releasing the water however the inlet is not pulling the water into canister. Specs: 5.4 ltr air right canister 3 ft max lift 750LPH submerged pump Questions: When implementing the above I have not filled silicone at the gaps of holes made. So I hope if I seal all gaps at holes, the inlet would suck water simultaneously as pump outputs water, right? The canister being placed below the tank is not a problem, right? I’m kind of stuck mate, please help

[@Fishaholic]

Hey mate, seal all the gaps to make it air tight. Also pre-fill the canister filter with water. Canister filter placed under the aquarium is not a problem at all as long as pump can lift water that high.

[@kiran1254]

@@Fishaholic thank you, trying out for the first time. Hopefully I see success so that I want to build another one. Thanks for all your guidance

[@kiran1254]

@@Fishaholic hi mate, I sealed all gaps with silicone and now the water is being sucked in and outlet is also fine. However, when power goes off the water intake is continuing (canister under 3 Ft) and when water fills in canister it is bursting out. So., I keep tha canister at the same level as aquarium, the water is not bursting out. Hopefully it would not in future. Any other thoughts??

[@Fishaholic]

Keeping at same level would be a good idea as mine was levelled with the tank too. To be on the safe side, Fill the gaps again where water was coming out from.

[@kiran1254]

@@Fishaholic it’s coming out from lid corners. I cannot seal them right? Or any way to temporarily seal??

[@salilpereira8436]

What if the lights go off and suction inlet remains on in the filter???

[@chanqize3514]

I'm curious that how could the pipe even draws water back to the filter if there's no mechanical power

[@Fishaholic]

Its due to the pressure build up inside the canister that withdraws water from the aquarium. Same mechanism as a store bought canister filter. The container needs to be airtight so there pressure is maintain at all time. Appreciate your comment.

[@mohdshoaibazeez434]

@@Fishaholic im afraid what happens if the power goes off will the airtight container stop the water flow i mean can we sit back cool without thinking about any water leakage

[@Fishaholic]

There won't be any water leakage as the container is air tight same like a canister filter. But won't be good for fish as beneficial bacteria might die if power is off for extended period of time. Appreciate your comment

[@kiran1254]

Thanks mate. Just a question- when power goes off, would the water flowing to the canister stop? And how , kindly explain

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Venkata, water is pushed out of canister due to the pump and it creates suction which forces water to flow into the canister. Once power goes off then the flow will stop automatically as no water will be pushed out of the canister.

[@kiran1254]

@@Fishaholic thanks much mate. I wanted to build one canister for a 80 litre tank. What should be the capacity of canister filter and pump? Please advise.

[@Fishaholic]

It depends on the bioload of your fish and if there are plants in the tank. Go for atleast couple of liters canister and pump anywhere from 400 to 600 lph as lifting height will reduce the flow rate

[@kiran1254]

@@Fishaholic thanks for taking time to answer my questions.

[@Fishaholic]

No worries at all

[@IWANARIADI]

DIY Filter Aquarium 👍👍💯💯🤝🤝

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you heaps

[@kristywong2713]

this is amazing! would you say this is considerably quiet, or is that dependent on the submersible pump used?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Kristy, filter is extremely quiet and uses a submersible pump to operate. Similar to a canister filter. Appreciate your comment

[@kristywong2713]

@@Fishaholic many thanks! This would be a really fun experiment! :)

[@samdhoss]

nice mate. wanna ask.. does the container need to be airtight to pull water? does it work if the container is placed higher/lower?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Sam, I believe it has to be air tight so there is no risk of water leakage too. I haven't tried raising the filter above the tank but it works if it is at same level. Would work if filter is located under the tank as it is basically a canister filter. I have uploaded videos of diy filter located above a tank, might be worth looking if you want to build a aquarium top filter.

[@samdhoss]

@@Fishaholic Cool thanks!

[@Fishaholic]

You are most welcome and wish you good luck in building filter for your tank.

[@ashraftharwat5178]

Bro water pump for out water or in water and if it is for out water so how come it take water form tank thanks bro

[@Fishaholic]

Water pump will be submersed in the canister filter. I filled the canister before turning ON the power. It works exactly the same as store bought canister filter.

[@Fishaholic]

Make sure your container is airtight Ashraf otherwise it won't work and water level will drop inside the canister. I hope it answers your question.

[@coolcandyfish1359]

Can u say we’re u got the stuff deform

[@Fishaholic]

Hi mate, vinyl hose, connector and silicone from Bunnings. Powerhead, filter foam and bio media from a variety shop and bought the container from Woolworths/Coles i believe.

[@coolcandyfish1359]

Thanks

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Great build

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks again mate

[@vincentlee2460]

Put the filter lower than the aquarium's water level, then the flow into the filter will be faster but make sure your pump is able to return the water at that lowered height. Right now you can see the return of water to the filter is very slow because of low siphon effect.

[@liveforextrading7917]

Well done mate, Did you seal the container lid with silicone as well ?

[@Fishaholic]

Cheers bud, I didn't use any silicone on the lid as it is a leak proof food storage container. Lid mechanism is similar to a canister filter.

[@pisces_pankaj252]

Nice canister filter concept

[@Fishaholic]

Appreciate it mate

[@zeeshanhussain292]

amazing video. thumbs up!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Zeeshan, appreciate your support as always

[@surajsuresh7713]

Wow..good filter. Have you checked whether the water still flows from aquarium to filter when the pump is off. Wonder if the pressure difference or syphon is working here.🙄

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Suraj, water flow stops as soon as pump is turned off.

[@surajsuresh7713]

@@Fishaholic Thanks👍 i will try to make one

[@yb1221]

Awesome DIY Video. Thanks for sharing!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for watching

[@luxurimemotivation1892]

How does the tank water go inside the container??

[@Fishaholic]

It does due to gravity and suction created by air tight container. Fill it with water before turning it ON same like a store bought canister filter

[@giuseppedivincenzo2683]

Hello....congratulation for the video...brillant. could you tell me where i can find the same container?thanks😉

[@Fishaholic]

Hi, I have purchased it from a grocery store. Look for an airtight container where Lid comes with a rubber seal.

[@MohitKumar-ri3yv]

how do you provide oxygen to the tank. I can see there are no bubbles

[@azura7433]

plants produce oxygen and bettas dont need oxygen they have a special respiratory organ called a labyrinth

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Mohit, surface agitation with water flow oxygenate water too. Same thing air bubbles do

[@braddblk]

Good build. Why put the pump at the top since it appears submersible, not criticizing just wondering? The suction should have a screen or foam around it to keep the fish from getting injured, I've had that happen. I'm going to order some of those balls and try them out.

[@madhumitakundu2516]

Will you please share that where did u get those plastic holders for the polycarbonate sheet which you attached on four corners of the aquarium.

[@Fishaholic]

Hi, I didn't buy them separately, they came with the tank

[@jszy__]

What is the capacity of the plastic container?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Jessica, its 2L. Appreciate your time watching this video and have a good one.

[@KingDavidPaul]

Motor is to intake or to throw the water back into the tank?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi David, motor is attached to output. When water is pushed to the tank then it creates a void and water automatically enters the filter through the inlet.

[@almeidadouglas6908]

Muito bom!!! Fantástico!!! Rio de Janeiro- Brazil

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks heaps mate

[@lord.farquaad11]

I dont get the part how to water gets to the filter, can you explain more?

[@JGotYa187TTV]

That’s what I’m trying to figure out

[@anthonielegrange8688]

did you never hear about heat shrink for your electrical wire work looks just ten times better

[@srawnathea2495]

My filter box like that dont wanna suck into inlet pipe bro ,whats the mistake?

[@Fishaholic]

It is not air tight, either lid of container or the holes you have drilled for the pipes needs to be looked at. I hope it is an easy fix mate

[@PriyankaVerma-df9gf]

How come water is not overflowing from the filter?? Since the speed by which water is going inside the filter is more than that of water coming from it.. kindly explain..

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Priyanka, intake speed is same as the outlet and filter is airtight thats why it is not overflowing.

[@kiran1254]

Hi mate, could you recommend container size for 80ltr tank with only fishes(live bearers)

[@Fishaholic]

Hey mate, couple of liters atleast and powerhead with flow rate 5 times the size of your tank should do a good job.

[@maheshckalarikkal1659]

Once you off the motor, water from aquarium continues to flow into ur filter and overflow, and water may leak through your cap if not sealed properly

[@Fishaholic]

Completely agree Mahesh, it is very important to use an air tight container with a seal around the lid to avoid any water leakage. Testing prior to use will determine that. Appreciate your feedback mate and thank you for watching the video.

[@gautamnagpal5684]

Use inlet and outlet at opposite direction for better filtration Link for the pump ?

[@sekocanlahobimbalk668]

Super👍👍👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you heaps

[@adirectconflict]

...next time, WASH all items BEFORE placing them in the filter. That way the residue will not be ejected into the water like a white cloud of smoke. That's Aquarium pump 101.

[@Fishaholic]

Copy that. Thank you for valuable advise

[@muhammadshafiqueadam2972]

What happens when there is a power outage? Will the filter not overflow?

[@Fishaholic]

It's an air lock container so during power outage there will be no overflow. It will simply stop working same as a canister filter. I hope it answers your question Muhammad. Appreciate watching and have a good day

[@focuslighttechandgaming3018]

Can we do with out a motor with mouth suction method????

[@Fishaholic]

Hi mate, it won't work without a motor. Suction with mouth will start the flow but motor will be required to continue the flow 24/7. Appreciate your time mate and have a good day.

[@focuslighttechandgaming3018]

@@Fishaholic thank you for replying

[@beansproutnow]

Omg fishaholic, I am literally gonna make this today (highly optimistic ...soon!)! Is there anything I need to know about placement when it's all done? It seems so scary to put it under the tank, right?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Richard, placing the filter next to aquarium would be an ideal spot. After its fully tested, I would suggest placing it behind aquarium. Inlet on one end of tank and outlet on the opposite tank will ensure efficient water filtration and circulation.

[@beansproutnow]

@@Fishaholic sounds good, I found your updated design too, looks nice!

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Richard, pick a good quality air tight container and seal all the holes properly and you won't have any issues.

[@Wandering_Tales_]

Help me . When i switch off the filter but motor continue suck the water How to avoid it

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Srikant, how long does it flow after switching off the power. It should stop working as the filter won't be able to push water back to the tank.

[@Wandering_Tales_]

It is continuesly suck the water after the switch off the power what can i do

[@Fishaholic]

Srikant nayak after taking IN the water from tank, does it pushes it back to the tank? Or is it during maintenance when you open the filter and it just over flow.

[@Wandering_Tales_]

No its overflow

[@Fishaholic]

Srikant nayak Lift the filter bit higher when you do maintenance so water doesn't flow to the filter due to gravity. Or attach a stop valve to the inlet so you could turn it off before turning off the power. I hope it helps

[@KapilSawakare]

Superb video. Never seen ever.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Kapil, appreciate your kind words

[@empathytobacco2008]

Is the reason that you need to fill the container full of water before you started it is because you are using a submersible pump?

[@Fishaholic]

Thats correct, container needs water for the pump to start functioning. Concept is same as using a store bought canister filter. Thank you

[@nastypupp]

It's called priming the pump

[@AquaHobbyCancun]

Nice filter greathings

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lovegthadyan7096]

MANTAP !!! Tapi Kurang jelas bossque...klo bisa kasih teks nya, bisa gak boss satu set filter modif nya dibeli ? Klo bisa brpa duit ? Almt ke Banjarmasin

[@grumpygamer119]

is 6mm vinyl tubing a viable alternative for this build?

[@Fishaholic]

It should work Niel, as the flow rate of pump would be low anyway for a small tank.

[@grumpygamer119]

@@Fishaholic thanks for the response... keep it up... a lot of people appreciates DIY ideas especially nowadays...

[@Fishaholic]

Will do Niel, thank you for the feedback. Good luck with your diy build.

[@doctorcountersteer6580]

Nothing like some D.I.Y. !! Nice job

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks heaps

[@RRtistArtSeni]

Is this kind of DIY fliter will work to a 2.5 gallons aquarium? It will not overflow???

[@Fishaholic]

Mine is 5.2 gallon and have had no issues at all. Filter will simply stop working if power is disconnected

[@WCRichardson100]

I love it. I was going to use a plastic soda bottle with filter media but this is way better.Could the inlet and outlet be on different sides of the tank? Gonna steal this idea. Thanks

[@Fishaholic]

Hi William, inlet and outlet should be ideally at the opposite end. Since it is a small tank so it won't make much difference as 200lph filter for 20l tank would be more than enough filtration.