How to: Build DIY Aquarium Top Filter (Overhead Sump Filter)

[@Fishaholic]

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[@sendilkumarj]

It would help and becomes complete if you could have a added how the water is pumped up, what pump and how you set up that

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Sendil for providing feedback. Moving forward this is something I will add to the DIY videos. Appreciate watching the video.

[@gurpreetsingh2239]

You really gave such a nice idea for my aquarium ..thanxs a lot

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you very much

[@SanArt19]

How to: Build DIY Aquarium Top Filter (Overhead Sump Filter) nice video my frnd . 124 like ! stay connected

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@tonghopsuckhoedoisong]

Hello my friend very good video thanks for sharing and support you 🔔

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for watching and enjoy your week

[@wanzhaf932]

increase the height of the exit hole and u will fully taking advantage of the lenght and dept of the sump....bio ring will be submerged in the water...

[@Fishaholic]

I agree with the idea Wanz, by raising the height of outlet, bio media would be fully submerged and i would be able to add more bio media too. but I am planning to change it to aquaponic in near future which is why I kept the outlet bit low so the plants are not submerged in the water. Which is something I didn't want to mention in video yet.

[@TheAnimalPapaStudios]

Like 32! How are you? Awesome intro! Your Diy filters are awesome! Great how to! Very cool! If you get a min check out the video- update of tanks at the lake! I think you will like it! Awesome filter setup! Have a great weekend and happy fish keeping!🐠🙂👍❤️🐟

[@Fishaholic]

I am doing well, thank you for asking, watching, commenting and liking the video. I am very pleased with the performance of this aquarium top filter build. Is it an old video? As I haven't seen any updates recently.

[@TheAnimalPapaStudios]

Your very welcome! Glad to hear your doing well! Yes, it's an older video! Have a great weekend and happy fish keeping!🐠🙂👍❤️🐟

[@SHADATSDAYOUT]

Nice video 👍😊🔔

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@kimuseni]

Great job. DIY always makes the best filters since you can always modify it. I also thought about using these drains as a filter system.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for your kind words mate and have a good day.

[@TinyKitchenToo]

2nd view and comment good aquarium top and nice building keep rocking U r always trending

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend for such a great comment. And I am happy that you like the top filter build.

[@AwesomeThreeEs]

Very informative video and nice fish tank 👍❤️

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for your kind words friend

[@aquaticsplanet5033]

Cool video, I use top filyers too but now I know how to build one .

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks mate and have a nice weekend

[@BiserBeli]

wesome work my dear friend :)) Thanks you - Send hugs and greetings:))

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@rilumon4052]

Superrr👌👍, what are you working on?

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks bud and have a good weekend

[@rilumon4052]

@@Fishaholic ok

[@AigaSport]

Build DIY Aquarium Top Filter

[@Fishaholic]

Cheers bud

[@MarcoIsidori]

Great video tutorial... Fantastic job, my friend, I really like DIY. I have filters like this, but made with rectangular flower pots ... they are very strong and work very well, they are in turtle tanks. Thumbs up..have a nice day. Marco

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Marco for your time watching this video and sharing your views. Any pot would do a good job as a sump and I agree that they do a great job. Enjoy your day mate

[@MarcoIsidori]

@@Fishaholic ☺ 😊 🙋 🐟 🐬 🐟 💪👌✌👍

[@SupremeGecko]

Great video! You really have a knack for DIY. Great idea!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your weekend

[@SupremeGecko]

@@Fishaholic Thanks, you too.

[@quanghai0986]

Very cool DIY filter system. Big like from me friend

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@MRDECOR]

Good filter build! it's so easy to make. Thanks for sharing it!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend, have a good weekend

[@firstchannel16]

Hello. this video is gorgeous. I came to visit. I'm following you. I am waiting you. Stay connected.

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks bud

[@AlanScaping]

Thanks guild man,i need this for my cichlid tank

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for you kind words and am glad you like the build.

[@adamplevey8385]

If you not worried about a tiny bit of trickling water noise, shorten up the outlet pipe, and put a micron filter sock over it, just secure it with like a rubber band, cool diy filter

[@Fishaholic]

Great idea Adam, i don't mind any trickling noise as my aquarium is in the garage with my other tanks and stuff. Appreciate your idea and thank you for stopping by.

[@shubunkin.goldfishtank]

Nice filter build! thanks for sharing it!

[@Fishaholic]

Cheers bud, enjoy your weekend

[@joemunoz1251]

I have a question on it. Would it be better if the cover to the filter was fully covered so the water doesn't evaporate? Also I was thinking of something similar but with some plants . Like a aquaponic filter.

[@Fishaholic]

I haven't had evaporation problem with this filter or the previous filter. My water evaporate more in my tropical tank with a sponge filter. Aquaponic filter would be a great idea mate. Appreciate your time and have a good one.

[@AdventureswithElijah]

Awesome, new friend here. Check out adventures with with Elijah

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@ashscichlids7057]

Awesome filter!!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Ash and enjoy your weekend

[@ingeelovii7677]

Nice work on DIY top filter mate, Thanks for sharing.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Ingee and glad you have enjoyed my top filter for fish tank.

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Very good idea mate top job 👍👌

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you James

[@tripleemce5003]

What pump are you using?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi mate, don't remember the brand but it is a cheap 19 bucks from ebay.

[@thuynguyenthanh1334]

Good job 👌 thanks for your sharing 🌸

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend for watching and have a good week

[@madfishdiva]

Really good build. Being on top definitely makes it easier to service.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and you are right that keeping filter above the tank makes it a lot easier to clean and maintain.

[@ZENYOFFICIALCHANNEL]

Very nice aquarium with top filter.. thanks for coming.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for your kind words friend

[@KevbotOfficialChannel]

Cool videos make more I subscribed and liked👍stay cool my friend😊

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and have a good day

[@KevbotOfficialChannel]

Fishaholic no problem anytime my friend and you have a wonderful day☀️😊

[@KaisDinoAdventures]

A quick hello to say thank you for your continued support. we love your comments and hearts! Have a great day! We'll connect again ;)

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend for stopping by and have a good day

[@enennanatv8116]

what is that item again? i cant understand the word you pronounce

[@Fishaholic]

Hey mate, its a drain channel and grate which I bought from Bunnings warehouse.

[@enennanatv8116]

@@Fishaholic ahh i see, thank you very much..nice idea..

[@loyalwarrior3053]

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[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@PipienSukasaOrchids99]

what a nice share.. keep it up..

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@HistoricalItalianCooking]

Awesome aquarium! Great video!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@jamestiberious1372]

I know the video is half a year old, but if you modify it. Adding high and low bridges you will end up with more contact with your media. Thus more positive bacteria 👍 but great job

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you James, appreciate your advise. I kept playing around with it so the water can flow through the media and not just flow at the top as in the video. Happy New year mate

[@krish2542]

Nice upgrade of top filter.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and I am glad that you like the video

[@dmdfishin]

Ok so this is going to get a ton of views from me soon lol, I'm going to try this for my reef tank. Awesome DIY bro and thank you for sharing

[@Fishaholic]

I hope it does get you heaps of views mate and it would be definitely worth an investment for the reef tank.

[@goatse01]

How did it work out with the SW?

[@TopBabyWOW]

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[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@BenchAnimes]

can i use this method in a 30 galloon reef tank aquarium?

[@Fishaholic]

Not too sure Vincent, I have only kept freshwater tanks and have had no experience with reef tanks.

[@AndrewFishman]

Nice work mate. I love homemade filters and aquarium equipment.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Andrew, appreciate your compliments. Have a nice weekend

[@AndrewFishman]

@@Fishaholic You too mate.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@CookwithMahasina]

Nice vedio 👍 joined you dear friend

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you and have a nice week

[@LORDandJOEToysReview]

very nice video. have a nice weekend!!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@wearefishlover]

It's awesome

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for your time and appreciate your comment. Have a good weekend

[@stefanopierini8814]

Hello Dear Friend! Congratulations for your video! Have a beautiful day

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for your kind words mate

[@HeartedM]

Excellent video my friend! Thank you for sharing :) Can't wait to see what's next!

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@malayaliadukkala]

Amazing

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@primepunch]

Very handy! Great video

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks mate and appreciate your kind words

[@mr.crapper7197]

Thank You: for sharing your build. I came here for some ideas and got the best. Best Wishes !

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks bud, appreciate your kind words.

[@Gurujipremannd2717]

Wonderful vide.. good good good

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@Electronicview]

so good

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@natureartswe]

Very nice to know about this! great work and good, informative tutorial 😊👌 Thank you and I joined your channel 😊

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and have a good day

[@souanifrance925]

like 45 👍👍👍👍😊 😊😊

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@fishmania1718]

Good diy filtration mate it's so easy to make

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and enjoy your weekend

[@FunwithLuca]

Very nice video👏👏👍👍😊

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@SKYCRICKETdotNet]

This is an amazing diy aquarium filter that can fit on top of the tank.

[@Fishaholic]

Cheers bud appreciate your comment

[@Gurujipremannd2717]

Best good vibe.. thanks for shari..

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@godzhiwar]

cool, nice video, great job my friend, cheers, :)

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@despodadonhr]

Great video .Hey do u think I can use this on a 130 gallon or some how add aprotein skimmer To it? I'm using a canister and protein skimmer but I feel like it's not getting the job done... my tank looks horrible full of diatom algae and I have had it for 2 years I keep cleaning it and it still comes back

[@Fishaholic]

Hey mate, filter on its own might not be able to take care of 130 gallon tank but in conjunction with cannister would be helpful. I would suggest make it aquaponic and add some pathos, I did the same and uploaded a video. Don't know what type of fish you have in the tank but floating plants are best known to absorb nutrients. It would be a good idea to throw some in the tank.

[@shiyamaifrad8933]

Use a uv bro for tanks with 100+gallon uv is needed cause filter cant stop algae growth

[@bernarddussault2365]

can you tell me the brand of the storm drain please

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Bernard, it's everhard brand from Bunnings.

[@fantasticfishhobby6557]

Great diy top filtration, great work friend 😊✌👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and Appreciate your kind words

[@crocoasodog6102]

thats a nice diy sump filter.. subscribed

[@Fishaholic]

Cheers mate, appreciate it

[@explorersanjeev4103]

Nice way to build aquarium top filters

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@njoywithmia4318]

Wow. Awesome . Aquarium top filter making looks cool.Thanks a lot for the continuous support

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend for stopping by and have a good day

[@mauledhooker]

Thank you. Great work. Two questions: 1. What is the flow rate of the powerhead that you used; and 2. Did you continue with the Pothos in this overhead sump, or did the roots become too unwieldy and start sucking onto the biomedia?

[@Fishaholic]

Flow rate is roughly 2000LPH, Pothos are still in the filter and roots haven't spread too much. Only few came out of pot, rest are still in the pot. Thank you

[@mauledhooker]

Thank you. I'm just starting to build one of these and your video has been most informative. Keep up the good work.

[@rimvyd]

Tthanks for sharing 👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for watching friend.

[@giuliettaval]

Hi there I am friend of Marco Isidori! beautiful interesting video, thanks

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and have a good week

[@StopTheSound]

Where do you find the box? I couldn't find it anywhere in my country

[@Fishaholic]

Appreciate your time watching this video TS. I bought it from Bunnings in Australia. It's a channel drain, you will be able to find something similar in the plumbing section of a hardware store.

[@LanihParish]

Very nice aquaruim

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and enjoy your week.

[@jc49fishniner4lif7]

Amazing job you are very creative 👍 thank you very much for sharing mate 💯👍👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you mate, enjoy your sunday

[@jc49fishniner4lif7]

@@Fishaholic Likewise ✌️

[@prodbyBOUNCE]

bro nice idea for realm, love ur aquarium vdeos

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and I am happy that you have enjoyed this video.

[@axldressler6491]

Could you do this set up on a 180 gallon? How big would it have to be

[@Fishaholic]

180 gallon would be too much for this filter as filter pads would need to be changed daily due to the amount of bio load generated by the fish you have in the tank. I would suggest having another tank as a sump filter which will definitely boost the capacity. Appreciate your time watching this video mate.

[@zanyzara8788]

Cool video my friend.well demonstrated on how to do this. Your little friend Zany Zara :)

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and have a good weekens

[@gpedersen6752]

Fantastic diy top filtration, well done my friend. Thumbs up

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend and Appreciate your kind words

[@AndreaCappelletti]

I love Marco Isidor's Friends. Translate with google :) Ciao un amico ti ha presentato e mi sono iscritto, nel mio canale parlo di Giappone, economia, storia filosofia e politica, se passi lascia sempre un commento e ti presenterò i miei amici.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Andrea, appreciate your comment. Will do my best to stop by your channel. Have a nice weekend.

[@alyssachen1535]

how is water pumped from the tank into the overhead filter?

[@northforklures275]

Great video thanks for sharing my new friend

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you mate

[@CubsClubforkids]

great video my friend. thanks for sharing.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@florenciarocco4425]

Hi, do you think that this size would be appropriate for a 100gal tank with 2 red eared sliders?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi, this should work if you make outlet hole bit higher so sump can hold more water and more bio media. I have drilled hole low as I don't need that much capacity. I have made a planter box and covered my filter and also put some pothos plants in it for additional filtration. Video is uploaded if you are keen in doing something like I did.

[@vainilla99]

@@Fishaholic Thank you! I think I will build one like yours.

[@Fishaholic]

Wish you best of luck and let me know if you need any assistance

[@Brantov]

Excellent technology. Very good.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Brantov, good to hear from you and hope you are doing well

[@Brantov]

@@Fishaholic Thank you my dear friend, I'm fine, the fish lives and gives offspring.

[@Fishaholic]

Good to hear that friend and you have s nice weekend.

[@OmidFarhangcom]

Nice job dude, I'm gonna use your video to make my own top filter and I will share the result with you

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks mate and i wish you good luck in building your own sump filter

[@jefffranz5181]

i'm going to use your idea to make a bog filter to border the top of a small above ground patio pond.....thanks for the material use idea.

[@Fishaholic]

It sounds like a good DIY project mate. I wish you best of luck and have a good dat.

[@bolo_maceio]

Parabéns pelo vídeo top

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you and have a good week

[@davidtakumi93]

is it better to use one type of bio filter? ( i just use bio rings) or use multiple types of bio filter?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Cheng, It doesn't matter if you use single type of bio media or few different ones. I have two different type of bio media that's why have used 2 in this filter.

[@davidtakumi93]

@@Fishaholic hi thanks for the reply. May I also know what is ideal sequence for the 3 type of filters?

[@Fishaholic]

Hi Cheng, the ideal sequence for mechanical filtration is that aquarium water should come in contact with coarse foam first, then medium foam and in the end with fine foam. This will ensure only clean water flows through bio media.

[@trangiabao8318]

Thank you for sharing the experience

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you

[@razvanduta3563]

Great idea mate. I could tell you are Bunnings 😂. Filter looks good, does not take any space off the aquarium, easily accessible - well done.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Razvan

[@nickhoare4551]

awsome build love it. just a thought if you wanted more volume in your sump you could replace your end cap and raise your outlet up higher to increase and submerge or your bio media keep up the great detailed videos :)

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks bud, completely agree with what you have said. I was bit worried about weight on top of glass aquarium. Filter is still running fine and I have had no issue keeping fish in the tank.

[@LauraandIsabella]

Omg great job! New supporter ☺️

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@michaelanasakta2378]

Thank you Fishaholic, for the brilliant use of a channel drain as its looks professional, and it provides excellent depth for bio-media.

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Michael, it's still in use and doing an amazing job

[@mohammeddana5889]

loved your video sir would be glad if u let me know your insta id if u r using one ❤

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks Mohammed, appreciate your nice comment. Sorry mate I am not not active on other social media platforms.

[@dominicgorgon5754]

Thumbs up from India😍👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Dominic, appreciate you stopping by and giving a LIKE from India.

[@davidsfishtanks9347]

That is a big filter great job making it !

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you David, it is very nice of you.

[@AfricanCichlids]

This is actually pretty decent bud.

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you for your kind words

[@ProtimAquatics]

The real King of DIY !🙌🙌

[@Fishaholic]

It is very kind of you mate and something like this coming from you is a big achievement for me.

[@ChelBULATSS]

Haii sir just sub to your channel 👋🏽👋🏽

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you heaps for your support

[@ChelBULATSS]

@@Fishaholic Sir do you have Twitter acct?? I would like to sent my own filter system i make using your idea

[@Fishaholic]

Send it to me on gmail, go to about page on KZbin and link should pop up. Appreciate it mate

[@ChelBULATSS]

@@Fishaholic Will do sir.... I might have to redesign my filter sir.... it’s running smoothly but the hand work i do is not fine 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️....

[@zenstveneilepe6298]

Beautiful Presentation🌸🌸

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you friend

[@redsev4484]

👍

[@Fishaholic]

Thanks bud

[@Teramydog]

Very nice

[@Fishaholic]

Thank you Jeff, appreciate you stopping by and providing such a nice feedback. Have a nice week 😀

[@richardfibiantoes786]

Amateur DIY video🤔 If you Made the cotton filter small hole meybe overload of water..!!! You must Made big hole on there..😁