HOW TO: aquarium water bridge

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In this video, I show you how to build a water bridge.
Simply put, A Water Bridge is a tunnel that connects 2 aquariums from above. It allows fish to freely swim from one aquarium to the other.
In this video, i show you;
what an aquarium water bridge is
how a water bridge works
how to design and plan a water bridge
how to build your water bridge
how to clean your water bridge
how to do a water change with a water bridge installed
I covered everything you will need to know with examples and demonstrations.

[@fareezhayde1960]

who came here just to see fish going through the water bridge but it didnt happen

[@the-bizzy-bee]

Shah Hayde you just saved me 15 minutes

[@sp1epiphany]

Shah Hayde thanks :)

[@quickchris10]

I'm sure they'll go through it. He opened with saying he does not have any small enough fish. I am just wondering if my turtle would go through it.

[@lilblingking1491]

Thanks for the heads up!!!

[@kamryngray5474]

c m i wouldnt do it unless its super smart turtle. little dude might get confused and drown

[@kellrayable]

Oh great, another project for the "someday" list.

[@thekingofdiy]

knowing you, that means tomorrow.

[@alicebyar8131]

And yet here you are, watching and commenting anyway.

[@babymae2222]

7 years ago but still very accurate!

[@gohanis]

Wait... You can have a list? Great. Another thing to forget to do

[@coryhaynes8755]

I watched the entire vid. and don't even own an aquarium. strange

[@Starscream_EditZ]

i own a 55 g tank and Im only 11

[@olix3443]

enchanted gaming how is that relevant to what they said?

[@winterume]

asking real questions here

[@bunnybuns6638]

I own a 75gallon tank and only 9

[@shaerose2869]

ughitstaliyah lighten up on the kid.

[@MarkeyJester]

13:40 "I don't own any fish small enough to use to illustrate fish swimming through the bridge". Bah... That's the one thing I WANTED to see =(

[@koreancardboard]

That's the only problem with this video. I prefer smaller fish.

[@TazHall]

Bro, if you sold these things I would order one from you.

[@johnschuler6447]

T-Zay same

[@natalieharoldsen3494]

Me too.

[@derpfrog1372]

I think your channel is the best out there. But the lazy man in me would just use transparent pvc piping with 2 transparent elbows and something to secure it to the aquarium, so not a bridge but a water tunnel/tube... subway..ect...

[@thekingofdiy]

There is nothing wrong with that way either! Large clear tuning is expensive though.

[@xanthe2902]

We did this about 20 years ago with a soft, clear tube about 5cm internal. Out of eight fish two learned to swim through the bridge after a couple of months. We used to sing 'Born Free' when we saw them doing it.

[@MatthieuHonel]

Why did I watch this till the end? I don't even have fishes or aquariums....

[@spaghettiman1928]

lmao

[@mattb7291]

+Matthieu “OcuS” Honel same XD I'm in that part of youtube again

[@IceColdBold]

Because science

[@glockel4308]

"fishes"

[@kluafoz]

ditto lol

[@themayqueen7470]

I don't own any fish nor do I know anything about aquariums but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video and learning something new! :) I love how passionate this guy is!! keep it up!!

[@SIMUANGCO2468]

Great to finally see a good ol classic DIY vid Thanks!!

[@thekingofdiy]

This is my 3rd DIY video this month. You must have missed the others. I also did this month: HOW TO: DIY aquarium heater and dehumidifier HOW TO: Make DIY fish food

[@NickMach007]

I've seen this idea before, but I haven't seen someone make it out of glass. I've always seen acrylic. This can be super cool when implemented in the right space

[@shneydermane]

Every year I go back and watch this video to celebrate the first KingOfDIY video I've seen. You are a great inspiration. keep up the amazing work.

[@SmokeyMcPot99]

bro; your channel has come SO far! from thiis video to todays newer uploads. one of my youtube idols forreal!!

[@xxhazeydayzxx5742]

I've been watching your videos for years. You are one of my favorite guy youtubers anytime I have a fish problem, or need inspiration for a fish project I come to you and you never fail to amaze I love your channel

[@xokawaiiliciousxo]

This looks so awesome and really cool! And it would look even more awesome if there were any fish swimming through that. I so want to try this but if only I wasn't too scare to get my house wet if there happens to be any mishap. Lol But it's still a really creative and great idea. If I decide to have any tank out in my balcony one of these days, I gotta try this out. Thanks for sharing this great idea!

[@Vatsyayana87]

Very well spoken, you explain things in a very nice way..

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Your point about the bridge not leaking was very interesting. Great video!

[@kontekijke]

It doesnt leak. But if it will leak it wont work to begin with. It all works because of vacuum, so on top of having to be water tight, it needs to be air tight.

[@oscarlover131]

Great build joey! I'm really enjoying the video quality ( editing, camera work, sound etc.) you've come a long way since your first videos!

[@thekingofdiy]

Indeed!

[@Tracor3k99]

I wondered if this could be done and was planning to figure it out some day. thanks for another great vid!

[@thekingofdiy]

Your welcome. :)

[@drawer111]

+The king of DIY what about his welcome?

[@ShitMist]

But im Not Rhett.

[@thekingofdiy]

Who will be the first to build this?? send me the video if you do, would love to see what you come up with. FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/uarujoey

[@sparro1051]

Hey Joey! Just wondering. Is your book available as a physical book? I cannot seem to find it if so on your website. Is it only available through downloading? Thanks Joey!

[@TheLightStudios356]

Can you use normal 6 millimeter glass?

[@jeffplayswithstuff4840]

***** As soon as I build my two 90g tanks from your instructions I will build a water bridge. It looks like an awesome setup!

[@anonymous9066]

I'm building my own bar with integrated aquarium, gonna use it for some Danios, Cories, a Kuhli loach, some Siamese Algae eaters, a shrimp or two and a Black Molly. Wanted to make one aquarium but you've convinced me to make two smaller ones connected by a bridge. Would look prototype in a bar. The fish won't freak out cause it's a home bar, no stress going on around them. I'll keep the decorations simple with a couple hideouts for the loach, maybe sand instead of gravel. I'll post pics when Ive completed the project. 😃

[@COOL_CANADIAN]

+The king of DIY basically this project is a huge, cool siphon

[@SarahBo]

I know I'm still younger than him but OMG JOEY IS A BABY HERE. I'm a relatively newer subscriber and I am just seeing these old videos. MUCH prefer the new style but omg this is so cool to see how much the channel has grown. 😂😂

[@real_Schrooten]

Why was I watching this in the middle of the night? i don't even have an aquarium

[@real_Schrooten]

the moment you write a comment and afterwards you See that every other comment is the same as yours...

[@insylem]

dRkrimskrams lol me either.

[@Jwhiser1302]

This is by far one of my favorite projects you've done! Also, loved your book, I've read it probably 3 times now and still never gets old! Great job my friend and keep up the keepin up!

[@thekingofdiy]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the book. Lots of great info in it. Im working on new additions for it to expand the book. The new version will be totally free for anyone that already bought it. You'll get an email when it's ready. ;)

[@MidnightLunaRose]

Why am i watching this? I don't have any fish.

[@Cheddarrl]

MidnightLunaRose I'm watching it because I thought that it would be cool

[@chriscjohns]

I don't own an aquarium, but this video was great! Love the concept and I'm sure it makes for a great feature!

[@iliketrains0pwned]

I don't even own a fish, how the hell did I get here?!?

[@NatureAndTech]

+iliketrains0pwned Me too

[@virtualsoldier5496]

I have a fish but I'm too lazy to do anything like this

[@timecat8534]

And the days go by, water flowing underground..

[@TehMagilla]

Point: Don't put a bubbler/aerator under the bridge opening.

[@TurboTFM]

+Luke Boland good point lol

[@brykage044]

Why?

[@thepoeet]

😂😂😂

[@RexDogDelivers]

LMAO and to the person that asked why. The air will go in and push the water out.

[@skylinevspec000]

Great video mate. Added to my "This is cool I must make this once I complete my other 10000 projects" list

[@thekingofdiy]

Your list is almost as long as mine! ;)

[@HaloToday]

Great video, now I'm looking around my place to see where I can utilize this!!

[@Devan...]

Why is this in my suggestions? I don't even own fish...

[@thekingofdiy]

+Devan Biasi KZbin thinks you should.

[@cyrusdavirus3411]

Like a boss

[@Gav777]

best reply ever

[@buttermypancakes8840]

The king of DIY ikr

[@stevewatts3502]

Seriously KZbin Recommended algorithm, go dislike yourself. Unrequited video of,... of, Huh? 2 years ago?!?

[@aceaquascapes]

Very inspiring... we see many creative possibilities from this demostration. Thanks Joey...

[@dishantdeepak6976]

Very beautifully explained! loved this!

[@cass4895]

it's so cool to see how far joey has come.

[@Cooperenterpriseunlimitedtoday]

Another awesome job Joey! Keep up the great work!

[@Alypinkflower]

Very cool joey...another exciting project!!!

[@jupiteronkauai]

very inspiring, i was thinking of fish bridge today, not knowing that this even existed. and in the i was hoping to see the fish use it.. awesome instructions.

[@jbjacuarioschernobyl466]

Great video king!!! Nice 👍

[@karenpereira7797]

This is the first video that I ever watched from Joey's channel...

[@bm20197]

Great vid Joey, love the creativity

[@thekingofdiy]

Thanks BM

[@thebettaobsessor511]

Although I'm way late, I'm still so excited to create this for my fish! Thanks.

[@briansfishtanks]

Cool project Joey!

[@eilishanderson34]

That is actually a nice comment everyone else thinks it’s bad because they don’t even own fish

[@johnnywhite1681]

Thank you for a very easy to understand and insperational video.

[@TGKraze]

Thank you so much i have used so many of your diys and just wanted to say thank you!

[@thekingofdiy]

Your welcome James.

[@darlingishere]

I went to look for other videos where the fish would swim through the bridge after watching this. Now I'm satisfied.

[@LuizNunes74]

This was a cool project, Joey. Maybe it's time to demonstrate fishing swimming through it.

[@trevdmoostoos]

Awesome vid keep up the great work.

[@evolutionknowledge9768]

wow, that is awesome. the fish would love the water bridge

[@erxkeel]

Very cool Joey thanks for making this!

[@lupanakellen3566]

I don’t own a fish tank either but I would like to one day. Thank you very much for posting this video. It was clever, entertaining, and very informative. Not only did I learn how to build an aquarium bride but I also learned about air pressure and vacuum. I may not build one any time soon but if I ever had the chance I would know what to do. Thank you. Too bad we couldn’t see it in use with fish.

[@FJ_Palacios09]

Great video!!! I will put 3 or 4 55 or 75G and make it look like one very long aquarium.

[@anthon_dc7634]

Very Informative this technique.. Its Amazing! I like

[@SauceCO1]

This looks so cool! I'm gonna try it some day!

[@Jstroman221]

This is a great video. Very well explained and though out. I would love to try this one day. However I need to start with the basics of simply making my own aquarium first. Got to learn how to walk before I run, but I do intend to do this one day. I'm just curious how often it would be used (maybe more than I think). I wonder if it would be helpful if the fish can see the other tank. I don't care this is too cool to not give it a try. Tanks Joey for putting this together.

[@scottmetevier2229]

Great video Joey. Well put together. Great job explaining vacuum that its push not pull not many people get that theory.

[@thekingofdiy]

It sounded much better in my head. Putting it into words easy enough for anyone to understand can be difficult. I did my best. :)

[@NachoTV]

such a cool bridge, certainly makes for a cooler tank set up.

[@dustone8542]

i really disappointed that I can't see fish swimming through it.

[@eilishanderson34]

Han Gyo Jin I’m the same but I still love the project it’s really cool

[@amberlynnlillys9589]

that's a cool idea man. I'm Gunna try this put those few pieces of fish tank glass I have to use lol

[@BillyBob-vh8sw]

16 min to explain smth that doesnt need an explanation, well done!

[@normanm5254]

Very cool. Also, that DIY logo reminds me of an M1 Carbine front sight.

[@Lilpancake69]

Why am I even here I don't even own a fish tank

[@alexandria9447]

I don't even own fish...

[@kingchavvlokz6060]

lol same

[@hannahminas5984]

Me too

[@PaulJohnAbdon]

Wet Ones me too. LoL. But it's cool. ;-)

[@kajii1793]

Why everyone keep commenting that

[@louiseann6159]

Your videos are amazing. THANK YOU :)

[@jeffreyhickam1459]

Awesome video love the idea but I don't have the skill or patience to build this awesome device. Would you ever sell one that you have made? Would love to have 1 thanks!

[@Taotao515]

tons of info, very good video !

[@kawshalyaherath925]

Nice tutorial...well explained..thanks and i wanna make this

[@DividendDopamine]

Awsome as always Sir!

[@1chomps]

Excellent video, superb explanation great video editing and valuable info, keep doing what you do 'cause you are more then good at doing it thanks for the share!

[@JQin931]

Great video. So interesting, even though i don't have aquariums lol

[@csabafacsar5562]

Great, great, great video! Really informative too!! THANX!!!

[@RaghavpoojariMindChaos]

smething new n innovative as always ,,, love ua diys bro,,,,,,

[@thekingofdiy]

Thanks my man! Lots more to come for sure.

[@DeVirumEtMachina]

Yah sweet bro, I had been thinking about this very concept over this past week, then I came across this video. I was thinking more of putting a dome of sorts in the centre of my goldfish pond so they could swim up above the waterline and see the pond they live in, Lol. Thing that kept me up at night (so to speak) is Pressure. Specifically, what it might actually feel like for the fish and potential effects? - Do they experience any pressure differential inside the water vacuum columb?, like you would experience if you were to dive down really deep into the ocean? - If so does that mean the higher above the surface they swim the greater the pressure they would experience? - Or is there simply no pressure differential in any area of the total volume of water contained within the system. Probably overthinking it, but I find it to be an intriguing question.

[@saulgoodman9193]

I can't answer that question , but I like it.

[@TheRealJamie23]

dude. i love this bridge..i just need another complete aquarium for this to work haha

[@shizin12]

Wow. Beautiful idea and nice work ⏳⏳⏳

[@AaronsAquarium]

Hi Joey, I'm about to attempt this build connecting two 250 litre (66 gallon) tanks. The question I want to ask you is: The bridge is going to be 195cm long and will hold approx 150 litres (39 gallons) do you think I will be ok using 6mm glass?

[@twighlightshamsterworld]

I think he has a chart on that in his video

[@aknkaya1462]

Bro. You are wanderful. But very chattering. 😀Greetings from Turkey

[@DCtackle]

Great video joey.. big fan :)

[@thekingofdiy]

thanks pal!

[@thepoeet]

I cant believe you were someone dangerous in the past... Wellnot dangerous but you get my point... I dont know if it means anything or if you'll ever see this comment... But you're amazing. Youre proof that economic conditions really do determine an individual's life.. If only you had the luxury and privilege to begin your beautiful hobbie earlier in life.. Ive been a long time fan and after watching your newest video explaining your history, ive only grown to become a bigger fan. Thank you for what you do. You inspired me, and because of you; my ptsd doesnt effect me as horrible as much as it used to :,)

[@JTFun]

Hey Joey... great video. Love your channel. Have you ever done or thought of doing a water tunnel? Maybe something with a 4 or 5 inch acrylic tube in between two tanks?

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

This was awesome! Thanks!!

[@jawjagrrl]

I built a custom stand for my two 55s to make them feel a bit more like 1 big tank - this would make it even more that way! Makes me feel more motivated to set them up again and do this. I can just imagine the antics of clown loaches on this bridge :)

[@JohnPritzlaff]

Do it! I'm experimenting with a network of nano tanks myself!

[@chaitanyavedak2412]

Amazing... Please do put in some fish and make a video of that... I also believe that if you use your drip irrigation system for water changes, with the inlet at one side, and the outlet at the other, it will work just fine.. as for the algae, i believe that your simple ceramic filter should keep the water clean enough... And thanks for sharing this amazing idea.. And if you / i use an acrylic sheet for this project.. the tube can be made to bend at the sides, so the flow of water will be smoother..

[@BlindGinger]

Dang I should be studying

[@DJFudgyBear]

your explanations are awsome thank you! :) I have shrimp tanks.

[@robobitch6676]

im like whoaaaaaa nice video men

[@neojuice2001]

Freak Load and I'm like hey nice comment dude

[@nickjm37fordel1]

That was awesome !

[@TheCustomEverythingChannel]

got a question i went to the pet store and got a brand new Emperor Aquarium pump and it want prime fully up i mean it pumps water but it makes a grinding noise like when it makes when its self priming up what can u tell me about whats going on with it? ive done everything i know and i cant take it back bc its out the 90 warranty figured it would fix it self

[@suhaibahr]

How little you used to smile way back then Joey.. LOL!!

[@IceColdBold]

I know this might be a dumb question, but, i have done this on my outdoor whisky barrel ponds for growing koi. Seen as they can swim from one tank to another, does that essentially make it a bigger tank? Or do i still have to make sure theres only so many fish per tank?

[@josuerodriguez9668]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING :)

[@goodcitizen17]

Great video. Can you make a video on how to prevent a pump burnout in case the refugium overflow stops??

[@Nookie55]

Joey Do the aquariums need to be the same exact size in order for this to work?

[@east905skims5]

Would it be advisable to put a check valve at the top of the bridge to pump the air our easier?

[@milosalisbury1593]

OMG YOURE SO CUTE HELLO FROM THE FUTURE! Your video style has matured so much in just a few years! Good idea, I like the creativity here.

[@gislithor8974]

pritty good mate , really enjoy your videos they give me a lots of ideas thx bro :)

[@christophemorin4324]

HI, it is a very interesting design but how do you manage the water filtration? Does it works to put inlet one side and outlet on the other tank?

[@batfleckforever3594]

Why am I watching this? I don't even have a... oh, never mind.

[@marcovieira2032]

men u ar a genius , well done

[@OfficialLegoNerd]

diameter is for circles. Your thinking of perimeter.

[@camsterasmar975]

Not quite, the perimeter of the square shape would be similar to the circumference of a circle. You are right though that diameter is for circles. The correct explanation would be to refer to the square shape by it’s width and height. With a square having identical width and height then the dimension could be referred to as 6 inches square.

[@kurtstoeger9324]

I don know if you are still keeping track of your old video comments but I think you should do this in the gallery

[@lucasdoody3263]

how much glass did you use? What kind of silicone were you using?