HOW TO: Build a simple aquarium filter TUTORIAL

[@deliasmith44]

I made this filter for a friend's tank and it not only looks like an amazing underwater waterfall in the background, but once it went live and kicked in, the water turned crystal clear. Thanks for sharing this %100 project! Bet your book is full of them.

[@MADExCLEARxMEDIA]

I raise shrimp for myself and my friends for hydroponic gardening, I still use this method, ten years after watching your video here, keeps the tanks healthy and spotless, thanks King!

[@muriunjuguna]

Of all the clips I've watched on filters, this is by far the best, straightforward and the easiest for anybody to do it themselves, i can now make it myself, thanks a lot, i will most definitely be on the look out for more of your clips

[@ben-gd9sh]

YOU'RE A FREAKING GENIUS! this is like so simple, but it's like the most effective thing ever

[@wargod36g]

I’ve followed you for over a year and this is the first time I’ve seen your earlier videos, big difference. But I’m glad you are here to teach us. Thank you

[@ququito23]

Did it and works and looks really nice!!! At first when i just install it it wasnt flowing like in the video but after the first day it was starting to flow, and after the second day it was flowing just like in the video, really nice piece, very creative Thanks

[@henryjohnson2353]

Yeah Uaru Joey!!! I doubt many people watch these older ones, but they are just as helpful as all other you tubers tutorials and joey just uses what ever he has, which I LOVE.

[@pjvenner]

Top tip Joey. Thank You. Although it's surplus to requirements I now run 2 of these in my main tank for 2 reasons. 1• The movement of the media makes it possibly the best way of 'speed-seeding' a new tank 2• In the event of a power outage I have 2 matured bio-filters that can each be powered by a battery air pump. For even less drilling, wrap a broad strip of sponge around the airline until it fits snugly in the neck of the bottle.

[@jjchang310]

Dude it worked man! I had like 50% of the bottle full of the plastic media but now i took it out to about 40% and it works like a charm! Thanks dude sooo much!

[@JasonTylerRicci]

I'm new to "K1", but this is excellent. What a cheap and very effective filtration alternative. Because the cost of name brand filter replacements is killing me. Can't wait to try this!

[@SFBPDX]

Thanks YET again Joey!! from a 43yearold on Oregon just getting back into the hobby and now ready to paint the back, build a few filters, And MAYBE even build a tank from some scrap glass offered to me for free.

[@pullbackbaby]

Instead of a normal sponge I'm considering using a giant sponge filter. That might be great for the base especially in a very messy tank it won't clog up as quickly perhaps? Great video indeed. I've been watching a few of yours and thank you for all you do and everything you learn turning it into a video is helping so many of us out here. 👍😊🥂

[@easyfromthewestside]

What alternatives do we have as far as media goes? What at-home materials can we use instead of purchasing the media? I love your videos btw. Big fan here.

[@luie67]

wow!! that's nice to watch. i think if suction cups aren't available you might get away with a coat hanger twisted with some pliers to keep it from drifting away and and weight tied to the bottle neck .

[@newdustycharacter]

I have seen many versions of this filter and this seems the best one yet! I am currently waiting on my K1 media arriving. Cant wait to get this set up ")

[@nehupiyu]

Hi There, You are Guru, Just today, I prepared the filter and it's working nice. Thanks for your ideas and Tricks.. Really helpful, I pray for your fishes long life! Thanks again...

[@lovethefifties1]

Hi Uarujoey...This works great...just got mine up and going yesterday...it can also be used manually as a moving filter to suck up poo and what not. saves siponing time. I use charcoal on the bottom of the bottle and filter floss on the top of that to catch the goop. I live near B.C. Canada...Via Spokane Valley. I would suggest using the drill and not a knife to poke the holes! We all have unhappy accidents! I've had my new tank set up 45 days and the nitrates remain extremely high!

[@denverdino2516]

You are Amazing. Still working after 11 years.

[@John94098]

This is also good for a planted aquarium, because it has no chemical media that will adsorb nutrients as well as metals that the plants use. Because i heard that plants do part of the filtering anyways. So that's a great filter, nice work.

[@Anonymous-sd5lo]

Hey I tried using straws they work perfectly👍👍👍👍 gather about 20 straws... Then put a rubber band around it... Next cut the straws to whatever desired length then fill the bottle😀☺️ Also if you really want to see great results, I tried filling the straws with tiny pieces of sponge... When using the filtered straws piece method you'll have to remove and clean the inside of your bottle more often but it work really great for your fish. This work with any aquatic pet

[@tonyg5132]

+Keniesha Callender OMG THANK YOU!!

[@bunnii5813]

amazing!! thank you!

[@regelkentbordarais9785]

+Keniesha Callender can u send me a pic of that here . facebook.com/Riczwazowski pleasee i cant imagine the image of that . and i wanna try it so badly.

[@abulhasan5637]

hi

[@abulhasan5637]

Keni

[@JasonTylerRicci]

Ok, this is just so cool! I know nothing about "K1"(looks like I'm off to Google) but I'm tired of tossing money around for these disposable Aquatics filters every month.

[@lanncraster5372]

pretty badass. and it actually does look pretty cool. I have a 55 gallon tank with a turtle how large of a bottle and how much of the medium would you recommend?

[@eddieperez2596]

I have a 100 gallon tank with a turtle, and have the same question mate

[@jjhill001]

Turtles are much more dirty than fish. I would use a way bigger version.

[@happyfishguy475]

Great video . You are so informative about how to keep fish healthy . After watching your videos I have been upgrading all my filters and making videos . Thank you again . Keep up the great work

[@sloppyzowe]

Just wanted to let you know that this is very cool! Definitely something to consider doing when I eventually move up in tank size! Thanks for the vid!

[@tsraikage]

first times i thought that sponge was potato :D

[@reigncredo8629]

I tought the sponge was a eaten indian mango

[@Sahil21360]

I thought grilled apple lol

[@bradleycarr6814]

I thought a zebra

[@jomz6164]

Tarash Sajaia i thought it was a cucumber

[@marcorodriguez8477]

I thought it was the fish

[@shane97075]

Thanks, all i used was cut up straw, and a ReptoFilter cartridge. This idea works great guys! Try it.

[@dstwerroger]

just a tip if you have the skills you can cut the hole for your air line in a "pac-man" shape and the little triangle will work like a hook and your air lina will never get loose

[@freaker126]

this actually looks pretty cool. Is there a battery operated pump instead if my plug a little further to be used from the tank?

[@amandajensen4966]

Alright, I just made mine with lava rock! I'm cycling the filter getting ready for a little pearlscale goldy next week! I'm so stoked! No room left in my 30 gallon- I have a fantail and a black moor. If this does as well as I'm hoping maybe I won't even need to upgrade the filter! God bless you!

[@jonathoncr2123]

How well did this work for you?? I'm thinking of doing something similar

[@ikanpari24]

Actually the filter looks quite cute. Thanks for the video man.

[@karlmartin9525]

I’ve got myself a cheap 2nd hand 5gal tank and was going to use it as a grow out tank for a baby fish then maybe a planted tank for some micro fish and didn’t wanna spend ££££ on it. This looks so cheap and effective I love it

[@marygracehangka9633]

wow.. that looks awesome... what do you call the white ones inside the bottle?

[@shamanohar]

Thank you for easy solution this will help student hobbyiest in India who maintain the aquarium on a low budget. I will also try this

[@stephencowley6226]

My filter burned out, I saw this video I had all the air pump, tubing etc. And I'm going to try this looks pretty awesome👌

[@nessa6565]

I love DIY videos. Very cool idea. You were right about the eye sore, though not as bad as I imagined. I'm too picky about looks to construct one myself but great idea & nice video.

[@moskitosTR]

i love these old videos haha even though i seen them long time ago! thanks joey!

[@TheVjay86]

I did it!! My first DIY project for fish tanks!! Thanks UaruJoey!

[@ShotgunAndAShovel]

Filtration, cleanup crews (worms, plants, etc.), and substrate are more fun for me than the fish! So much fun making a healthy aquarium and pond!

[@uniqbrother]

love the filter joey, im gonna build the 240 gallon wooden tank you demonstrated on another video, what size homemade filter would i need or should i use several smaller ones?

[@StudioGhibletz]

wow his videos have come such a long way

[@2010Luap]

have just made this my self. one thing i done wrong is i have not used the flat top like yours so my media is not moving around as freely, i will get onto that asap, uploading video now so will add it to a response.. thanks for this video! :)

[@vivegirl]

Cool I am going to copy you. Fantastic! I love see things that smart people can share. Many thanks. Cheers xxx

[@vijayalakshmipva3043]

nice video. I think we can use any lighter media in place of k1( )- I could not understand. I think this filter can be used for smaller aquariums.But if you can calculate the inflow of the filter, please specify it. Trying to make it today. Thank you!

[@nataliebarbieri936]

Yes I tried that over the reg box filter (hate sponge filters)but they are so tiny. I thought your idea with the bottle and sponge on bottom would be perfect. I have 2 of them going in the 10 gal tanks. I have an angelfish explosion happening - so looking for something that I can use for a while. I haven't seen the K1 stuff until just now - perhaps I should cycle some of that for next batch. Hoping these work - thanks for you reply.

[@surajr8949]

Tysm diy this means a lot n saved my fish

[@lebeast2275]

This is really cool :) Would i be able to use a filter like this for fry?

[@AlecsAquatics]

Great filter. The best DIY one I have seen.

[@1658031]

Finally it turned out so good

[@bobdev7100]

good one.. felt its lil lengthy, but well explained.. cool one for its cost..

[@magnav2490]

Wow, unbelievable to see how he grew up on youtube!

[@aldwin0909]

i would like to know if their is any way to adapt something similar to a aqua tech or a similar filter for better filtration? love watching your videos

[@drumgawd11]

This is absolutely amazing! I'm going to work on this ASAP. Just a few questions though. I still consider myself a novice in the world of aquatics so naturally, I have no idea what the K1 media is or how it works. But my question is, would it matter how much of it you put in the bottle? Also would the size of an aquarium dictate the size of the bottle you should use? Thanks!

[@MrWolfen68]

very nice never to old learn something new and cheap thanks for the upload

[@boognishmofo]

I have used drinking straws cut up real small with good results. A question I have is I have a planted tank and run co2. In your opinion if this filter is run with the top out of the water by about a 1/2 inch so the surface water is disturbed as little as possible. Will just running the O2 be enough to lower my CO2? There is no surface disturbance anywhere but inside of the bottle.

[@thekingofdiy]

If you liked this video, you will LOVE my book: thekingofdiy.com

[@DiscuskwekerijBeSunshineValley]

Sometimes the K.I.S.S. way is the best, great video!

[@alifmehrab9321]

This is a very good filter. I love it!! Gotta try this! U rock urarujoey!!

[@Shinie877]

hi Joey- i was wondering what a 1.5 L bottle would be able to filter, and where can I get the K1 media from? Amazon doesnt really have it I believe, thanks.. BTW your videos are great and super helpful too! Keep it up!

[@ajstratton6548]

thinking of making something like this for my 55 gallon tank...I have two 6-inch RES living in there. Do you think this type of filtration would be ok? I'm thinking of making two of these to put on each side, and using gallon containers....??

[@gabbyabobo3940]

2019 and who watchin this?

[@CosmicWaffle26]

✌

[@73kaiser]

Me

[@sherabdrolma4682]

what is he saying that sounds like K1?

[@sherabdrolma4682]

is it K1 Coldness?

[@juandiaz5114]

@@sherabdrolma4682 it"s call K1 Kaldness Media

[@bigben1794]

i have just bought a fish tank an im already using a fluval filter but my water is abit cloudy so I have just made the same filter as you and I was woundering when the water may clear up abit thanks guys if anyone can hekp it will be great and great video pal :)

[@angelsmith845]

ty its so easy... clear instruction... very nc video!!!! BRAVO

[@stephen6242]

This channel is so cool!!!

[@Alypinkflower]

great video as always..what air pump watt do i use for a 30 gallon tank to make this creation??..Do i need to clean the plastic media at all....thnx in advance!!

[@hippybonus]

I love it. Nice videos.

[@keizer4526]

Hi King of DIY, i have a 5-6" silver arowana in my 2x1x1 tank, he's all alone in there and i made a filtration just like what you did here in this video (bottle 16oz with ceramic rings). Just wanna ask for how long can my aro survive with this kind of filtration? (my aro is already here in my tank for almost 3weeks with the simple filtration) And i will move my aro into a bigger tank 6x2x2 when my aro reaches 12" to 14" and by that time i plan to make 2pcs of simple filtration in it one with ceramics rings and the other with k1 media is that ok? (bottle size both 1liter or 1.5liters) will these filtration be good enough for my aro? or do i still need to put another kind filtration system? which is i'm trying to avoid because of high electricity bill (25watt for a small filtration system from my LFS), coz air pump is way too cheaper regards with the electricity bill (only 3watt for my air pump)..

[@Jordan56096]

This might be a stupid question but can you use this filter for freshwater? Thanks, Joshua

[@dogsbestfriends]

Can I use activated carbon in place of the K1 media?

[@kimreyjalop1045]

it really amazed me so much! thanks man, I hope you upload more ..

[@Rutilant]

Could you use any high-flow media for this type of filter? What if instead of a bubble lift, you hooked a small power head to it? I had to make an improptu fry tank and filter and I used a 12 oz drinking bottle + a small Rio 85gph along with some alternating layers of sponge + Fluval ceramic rings. I went kind of lazy and just stuck the intake of the rio head into the mouth of the bottle but it definitely has more filtering power than one of those cheap hang-on filters for small tanks.

[@denisemacedo2977]

I like this creativity for a fish tank. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@bigcoupe131]

I set one up myself and it works great also made the water skimmer

[@ruslitomey]

helo...i m currently having a 1200l canister filter for my 4ft×1.5ft×2ft tank...would it be adviseable to install this filter as additional filtration? will it improve water quality...TQ from Malaysia..

[@GriefOfShadow]

for small tanks plastic media sucks. you need a large bioload and it takes a while for bacteria to colonize. i would suggest using this design, but using ceramic rings, pack it to the top, and have the air agitate the rings. this should work well.

[@EDRIANCAYME]

Very nice video but it could have been better if it's brief and concise. Thank you for sharing!

[@davidrichard451]

love your videos. my question can you over filter a aqurium

[@GriefOfShadow]

i was saying for plastic media to work, the bio-load needs to be big or it could take a long time. and i think its easier for bacteria to colonize on the ceramic in a smaller tank.

[@lovingmomanddaughterhaving2408]

The k 1 media you get it on eBay,but the porcelana media is more cheeper then this one on this video,he got other video doing the same method and in the other video he used porcelan media,I got and work good,so thank u so much for the good idea ;)

[@vanburn777]

this looks nice. I'm gonna make one for my tank :) will post pics as well !!! Thanks DIY king guy!!!

[@Phanericx]

So, straws could also be used as media? I have a 1 1/2 gallon bowl that I'd like to filter in order to minimize full water changes for my betta. It's worth a shot (:

[@randolfgaluza9436]

awesome job man!

[@thekingofdiy]

Thanks

[@HigherPlanes]

Great video and awesome filtration idea

[@SuperHaddaz]

Just about to do this :) thanks for the great tip! I'll send a picture on the page when finished :D

[@nataliebarbieri936]

I am breeding angel fish & haven't found anything yet that will keep the babies from being sucked up. I built a few of these last night & added seeded ceramic beads from main tank, some carbon/floss.Wondering if you think it will be effective enough to raise the babies until they are too big enough. I have 2 of these filters in a 10 gallon tank. I would think that the water would be clearer than it is - so am a little concerned. Please let me know what you think. thanks

[@utpal441]

Thanks for the Very nice ,informative video. Just one question as i m new user of aquarium, where do the bacteria come from ? they come with K1 media itself or we have to add in it externally ?

[@petergilfillan8340]

Love thi idea. Perfect upcycling project & actually looks very cool i operation. Will definatly try this. Cheers from Melbourne, Australia : )

[@Rutilant]

I was also wondering, how much of the filtration capability comes from the addition of the air to this type of filter? I should clarify the one I jury-rigged myself was a static as opposed to a moving bed type of filter. Does a moving bed filter with an airline work more like a wet/dry filter? All I really know about filtration is moving water past bacteria.

[@pet_nation2700]

instead of fitting the sponge on outside the bottle, can i keep it inside so i can put the broad sponge for more effective filtration and if yes then where inside the bottle?

[@John94098]

Because the air shooting out of the air tube is going straight up (because air is made up gases) and so when this happens it drives the water in the same direction causing the water below to come up through the holes in the cap.

[@harshavardhanms9266]

very nice man.. will try and check. i have a bowl. could u design for a big bowl aquarium

[@bumblesby]

It's actually interesting to watch! Who needs fish? :)

[@uniquely1broken]

what kinda fish

[@Fochers27]

@uarujoey Does this have to be close to that or can it be more. I have a 55 gal and will be putting two of these in my tank (each one being a 2L bottle w/ 1L of media), so I have a dual valve pump that has minimum of 2500 cc/min per valve... I can easily get another pump closer to those settings if necessary.. Thanks for your time Joey

[@eniaryx3178]

wow..this is so cool,im gonna try this to my aquarium... thanks...:-)

[@rahulmeshram6663]

honey rios hi

[@theMF69]

@@rahulmeshram6663 sorry dude, flirting with a girl who commented a year before you commented by saying hi ain't gunna work

[@spitfire4599]

So this filter doesn't require cleaning, it runs perfect forever? I like the way it looks xD How much liters do I need to support a 30 gallon tank?

[@GeneralGiggleMuffin]

i subbed. nice vid man. Would you happen to know the approximate water flow of your filter? I'm not sure how you would measure that but in case you did somehow, I would like to know. Thx :)

[@joelasohmygold7325]

hi im joela i like your diy filter it not cheap i like it

[@barick87]

i am big fan of yours , need help regarding this filter , in India k1 is not available , so ceramic ring will do ??? will this work in arawana tank ?? does it will help ??

[@LstWndBrkr]

Joey, I need a HOB or really tiny canister that can fit inside of the fluval edge compartment. It's 5.5X5.5X11 I believe. Which one of these build would be best?

[@whenbroken05]

I'm new to this DIY stuff. I have read of people using straws instead of the Kaldnes media. Would that even work?

[@travismgmt]

Hey I used a two liter bottom and added two slots for two air pump tubes to go into. The only thing is it appears that at the top of the two liter the water isn't cycling, it's just releasing air. I can see the water but there is airbubbles at the top (i believe) is there still water cycling?

[@gamingscientist7445]

KZbin just recommended that I watch this. All hail the algorithm!