Innovative DIY Canister Filter Tutorial for Aquarium Filtration

Are you looking to make your own aquarium filter but don't know where to start? This step-by-step guide will show you how to craft an easy and affordable DIY canister filter.
Aquariums can be a lot of work, but with the right equipment and a little know-how, you can have an beautiful and healthy fish tank in no time! In this guide, I'll show you how to create a diy canister filter that will help keep your tank clean and stocked with healthy fish.
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[@yashtapase3821]

I Watched tgis video second time And your those small details are mind blowing 🤯 sir Hats off respect 🙏 👏🏻

[@madebykm]

Big thanks

[@r1verman]

What an amazing DIY for a small aquarium. Plan on trying this for sure.

[@venugopalsubramani1914]

I am india your diy conister filter is very excellent and amazing you or great creater worker i am sulyute your beautiful working super super super i am 62 year old and 50 years fish lover

[@madebykm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@venugopalsubramani1914]

yours reply is very past

[@venugopalsubramani1914]

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[@madebykm]

It’s alright, no problem.

[@Joye931]

Hi India!😂

[@lisahowe8951]

Im definitely going to make this next time i set up a bare bottom tank ...... amazing job i can't wait to try it out myself

[@madebykm]

😊👍

[@niazahmed1152]

Thanks, cool idea!

[@devangpareek1751]

i was looking for this type of idea only i feel it is very useful idea . ill surely apply all your guidance . thank you sir ..

[@sameeraekanayaka1560]

i will try this for sure

[@AquaDoza]

Hello friend! A great idea, I especially like the fact that the box itself is transparent. Super 👍

[@madebykm]

Thank you 🤗

[@antoniopadierna2574]

Trabajo bueno y materiales si facil de conseguir 👍👍

[@burhanshah6134]

Amazing bro, creative as always

[@madebykm]

Thank you!

[@fodaseporra10]

You are the man. Greetings from Brazil.

[@madebykm]

Thanks 😊

[@mariaholland9583]

Thank you this is amazing!

[@madebykm]

Glad you like it!

[@AquaNote]

Brilliant DIY idea!

[@madebykm]

Thank you! 😊

[@souravduari8800]

What great work bro I'm try it, no more Canister filter need ❤thank you bro

[@madebykm]

Glad I could help

[@diwakarharidasu5856]

Excellent sir what a job u are the real aqua engineer ❤👍🙏👏

[@madebykm]

Thanks 🙂

[@avneetkumar1]

Wow superb... It's amazing❤❤

[@madebykm]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@khoiren]

Bro you create great stuff ❤as always really nice job 👌

[@madebykm]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@peter-peter5929]

Brilliant idea!!! I'm going to use it for a small tank I have for my Florida cooter. It's only about a 3 gallon tank, but the build-in filter isn't doing the job. Do you think I can make a smaller version using the same format? Thanks 👍👍👍👍 Also, 18k gold ring is usually worn by northern south Americans, or the India subcontinent. I'm going with Asia. How close was I? Thank you again.

[@mweatherby2968]

very cool indeed, well done.

[@madebykm]

Thank you!

[@JEFFBECK-ou6ff]

Amazing video.

[@diwakar.k3217]

It is very useful...thank you 🙂

[@madebykm]

Welcome 😊

[@samindascapes]

Really nice work!

[@madebykm]

Thank you!

[@miniscenesgb]

Very neat job.

[@madebykm]

Thank you!

[@Lil_matta]

Bro luce genial intentaré hacerlo 👍🏼

[@madebykm]

😊👍

[@m10lee85]

I love the work bro clear pipe fitting ❤ wonderful video tx keep it up🎉

[@madebykm]

Thanks 👍

[@Rakesh-cs1im]

excellent bhai, the best youtuber for middle class people😎😎😎👏👏👏

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@sakibahmed8951]

Brilliant, very strong & qualityful DIY filter I have ever seen.plz,suggest some fertilizer for making roottabs.

[@madebykm]

Please check the description of my DIY Root Tabs video for the links. Thank you.

[@lucknowkivibes]

Well done

[@GennipherKrabzree]

Nice work!!

[@madebykm]

Thanks!

[@engr.kuyacas]

Nice idea hahaha thank yoou, I have a big tank now that is very easy to get dirty cuz i only have a top filter that is not enough. I will use my stock 40watts pump here hahaha. Instead of selling it. Ill jsut use it thank you for the idea

[@madebykm]

Thanks 😊

[@hazairinhazairin7116]

Wah keren,.. Kreatif banget, tapi mau tanya nih, kalau listrik PLN Mati untuk On kan lagi perlu dipancing air ga, sebab jika tiba2 PLN On jika tdk dipancing, bisa kebakar pompa airnya,.. Oke, terimakasih pak, langkah2 tutorialnya sangat menuntun banget, apalagi kalau + narasi tambah mantap.

[@user-sl9up1zg9e]

It should reach 1 million views and like super content ❤

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@sanjibroy1203]

Great job

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@priyankardas2668]

Proud to see a Bengali doing this type of mind blowing DIY video. Already a subscriber

[@madebykm]

Thanks a ton

[@RonHuynh-tr6yz]

many thanks for share Bro

[@madebykm]

Always welcome

[@bharathsinghagawale4210]

Awesome ❤👍🏻

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@alienrobotcommando]

Very cool. 😊

[@madebykm]

Thanks! 😊

[@FifaMobileUnlimited]

Mukh bondho kore dewa video , seriously mind-blowing ❤

[@madebykm]

Shune bhalo laglo, thank you 😊

[@FifaMobileUnlimited]

@@madebykm akta 5 gallon tank er jonne container ar pump ki choto use kora better hobe ?

[@madebykm]

5 gallon to khub choto tank, er jonno kono powerhead suitable noy.

[@Ashu-peace]

Mk can you give me some extra tips on garden soil aquarium and also what plants should i use?

[@M.Alfian78]

Good job.from indonesia❤❤😂

[@madebykm]

Thanks 😂

[@nawmsayin8017]

Man this is JUST GREAT! Can you please make a bigger version of this please? Something that supports around 1500 to 2000 ltrs per hour flow rate compatible pump and loads of biological media?

[@madebykm]

Noted! Thank you 😊

[@secularindian8537]

The intake pipe can be made to go partially to tank bottom to suck out more debris... that's give me more idea..

[@marcabes8317]

You are very very helpful! All the support from Philippines. I hope your next project would be a DIY water change hose like the one in Thailand farms. But this time, for racked aquariums. I am a betta shop owner and I have 400 tanks of Bettas, it would really be helpful if you can create that kind of Guide. Feel free tor each out to me to see what I'm talking about.

[@madebykm]

Ok, I have noted this and will attempt to make that DIY hose for the water change. In the meantime, you can also check out my DIY Aquarium Siphon video. Thank you.

[@marcabes8317]

You deserve more subscribers 💯

[@madebykm]

❤

[@pappupatel4316]

Excellent

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@d.j932]

Excellent 👌👌👌 bro

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@aaronfiddy4260]

Very good bro

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@Karthik-man]

Hi.. How with one pump you have achieved both suction and pumping?

[@mdshoaib3633]

Amazing

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@sanjibroy1203]

Akta big canister filter ready kora dekhiyo...and thank u...eto bhlo video dekhanor jonno

[@madebykm]

Er theke akta boro canister filter baniyechi er age, amar channel e ache, dekhte paro.

[@JamesWilliams-ey5kn]

Great can you make it for 55 gallon tank and what's your charge

[@GreymsView-ix8yi]

WOW KM your videos are so interesting - I subscribed I make all my own filters too.

[@madebykm]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jaideepts9407]

what is the machine that you use to make those hole/drill.. ? I am planning to setup my aquarium and I dont know what these tools are. This may be very dumb question but yeah. It will be really helpful.. THanks in advance

[@madebykm]

Drill Machine - amzn.to/46mvM09 Step Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/46s5l9i

[@user-ic5bh4gp2i]

👍👍

[@jigneshchouhan7071]

Excellent...🙏🏻you can coat pvc pipes with black color it will give a professional look to it...

[@madebykm]

Yes, thanks 👍

[@godsent_tw1st218]

hi! is the powerhead attached to the inlet or outlet ?

[@alcaponehome6744]

Great idea, what plant inside the tank, thanks for sharing

[@madebykm]

It’s Vallisneria spiralis. Thanks.

[@alcaponehome6744]

@@madebykm thanks for replied 🙏

[@saleemali282]

It is very useful and excellent job

[@madebykm]

Thank you!

[@caotri6202]

GOOD GOOD

[@transtailor940]

👍👍👍♥️

[@-INevitable-]

❤

[@pritambasak1415]

22 litter water er jonno kon peltier use korte hobe

[@Eswarr]

Do you think this type of diy filter will work for 100 L tank ? I have a 40 w motor too and the tank is at 3 feet height . Cube shape tank

[@madebykm]

Yes, it will work. You just need to use a bigger container (eg 4L-5L) and some more filter media.

[@Eswarr]

@@madebykm thank you for replying . The diy filter you have made , what are the tank parameters and does the capacity increase with motor or canister size? Can we use Elove submersible water pump instead of aquarium head ?

[@zoradavinci3]

Have a couple questions from experienced aquarium owner but not mechanical. You put the filter together in sections which I understand but you used some sort of adhesive? To glue them together is this aquarium safe? Otherwise you could get aquarium filter material and do a multi layer and do without. Or like I do in one filter I put a polishing filter on top a charcoal in middle and a sponge material on bottom just wedged in between each other. How did you ever come up with this idea? I’m a very visual learner and you’re an excellent teacher I followed your steps without any issues at all. A+ and please do offense on questions I’m just trying to understand better. Thanks for video.

[@madebykm]

The adhesive I used here is silicone glue, which is actually used to make aquariums. It is absolutely safe for all aquarium life. Thanks.

[@madebykm]

I used this adhesive - amzn.to/3UcVD5Q

[@chandankumarjha8618]

20 mm pvc pipe electrical wala hai ya water wala? aur cost of components bata sakte hai kya?

[@Bonypal52]

Bhai where i found ceramic rings and bio sponge in Shops which shope

[@madebykm]

You can purchase this online (check description for the links) or at any local aquarium store.

[@terra2468]

what was this small bottle liquid you used before silicone? was fast glue?

[@madebykm]

Yes

[@sutiwchannel]

Bagus sekali

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@SameerShaikh-lw9xh]

Great work buddy ❤ Kaushik can u make fish destress medicine or how to de stress our fish naturally? On internet there are so many brands but their products and price is not justified and these types of products we have to use many times , do u have any idea how to make diy fish de stresser liquid ?

[@madebykm]

Ok, I will try. In the meantime, you can check out my DIY Blackwater Extract video. That will also help to reduce stress in fish, making them more comfortable and less prone to diseases. Thanks.

[@SameerShaikh-lw9xh]

@@madebykm yes i watched it already thats also a great initiative

[@suvine8913]

can you please tell which glue & slicon are you using regularily? is it available online?

[@madebykm]

Superglue - amzn.to/3Zg5zh2 Silicone - amzn.to/3rbYgKJ

[@Subratsss]

Very very informative videos. Could you share the Driller links in Video description. I just wants to order the same

[@madebykm]

Done! Thank you 🙂

[@Subratsss]

@@madebykm Thanks for quick responses.

[@Subratsss]

Can you guide me which one is good

[@Cricketpratidin]

Hello dada bolchi ami akta biotope cardinal black neon r rummy nose tetra rakhbo amar water tds 180-200 moddhe r ph ta thik jani na r almond leaf add korbo mach gulo thakbe thik ai water parameter a r tank cycle korte koto din somoy lagbe?🤔

[@madebykm]

4 weeks

[@debdipsarkar9897]

Woow

[@madebykm]

👍

[@islamicreact78690]

Is this applicable for Marine aquarium also?? Please reply

[@madebykm]

Yes, just use a powerhead that is compatible for saltwater aquariums.

[@user-oj5yw2hm3g]

I do not know whether you will have time to respond to this. but if you do reply I would be so much grateful. 1. what drill machine do you use? 2. I have a 2*1*1 tank, will this 2.7litre will be enough? 3. Suitable container and power head for 60Lit. tank. Thanks in advance.

[@madebykm]

1. Drill - amzn.to/48XZ0V1 2. Yes 3. Container - amzn.to/3POoGdL Power head - amzn.to/45oqXSO Thanks

[@indiananupam5715]

Tank size?

[@user-pr5cc3nb2l]

Brother I have a 5 feet tank.... So which motor should I use??? and should I buy large box or this is only enough?

[@madebykm]

Since this is a very large tank, I would recommend using two such filters and placing them on either side of the tank for better filtration. Also, use two completely airtight or leakproof containers of at least 5000mL and two power-heads with flow rates of 1800L/h - 2000L/h.

[@user-pr5cc3nb2l]

@@madebykm Thanku sir♥️

[@AbhinavDesaiYT]

Bro can u sell it? If yes. Price kya hoga

[@internetcraving]

Elecricity kat hone ke baad kia bar bar pani dalna padega

[@madebykm]

Nehi, first time hi bharna parega, jab container khali hoga.

[@huho_o676]

dada can you please make a video on Emerged plants, like how to convert my submerged plants into emerged, Like prottek ta trim e onek gula plants felano jay like pinatifida rotala blood red aromatica .... egulo emerged korte parle pore jekono scape e niye use kora jabe

[@huho_o676]

please please please make a video on dis , and dada pinatifida uk ta emerged korbo kibhabe 🙁 please help

[@madebykm]

Thik ache, ami cheshta korbo, jodi successful hoi, tahole video banabo…

[@patelfaizan6442]

Total diy price

[@zahinuddinlahori3737]

Bhai aak mujha set dado Jo price bana la lana vo price

[@MBAPE02]

Yeah kitne liter tank ke liye best hai

[@madebykm]

100 liters max. Isse bare tanks ke liye container ka size barhana hoga aur high flow rate wale powerhead use karna hoga.

[@MBAPE02]

@@madebykm sir abhi apne kitne power ka power head use kiya aur jo apne 4 lit wala canister banaya tha usmai konsa power head use kiya tha

[@Indianboggeman]

Total cost?

[@burhanshah6134]

Can we put it on the floor instead of next to the tank

[@madebykm]

Yes, you can, but you need to use a powerful pump so that it can lift the water into the aquarium.

[@burhanshah6134]

@@madebykm can i use a 15W 1500L/H?

[@madebykm]

Yes you can

[@Cricketpratidin]

Dada bolchi kodom kache dal aquarium er jonnoi safe

[@madebykm]

Ha

[@wfinermany7390]

Do i need air pump also

[@madebykm]

No

[@wfinermany7390]

@@madebykm then how air mix in it

[@shaileshkadkol3876]

Can you make it for me please?

[@josefpraveen9663]

I made like this one but water is not taking in what to do sir

[@madebykm]

Ensure that all connections or joints (pipes, connectors, powerhead, etc.) are completely airtight or sealed. Also, use a powerhead that is appropriate for your tank size and powerful enough to pump water up to the tank. Next, follow the steps shown in the video thoroughly. It will definitely work.

[@josefpraveen9663]

Up flow is ok but intake is not working

[@mahmoodmahmood118]

Dada me ne ye banaya tha is me 1 problem hai switch of karo tu water leak hone lagta hai is ko kese fix karen

[@madebykm]

100% leakproof / airtight container use karna parega, nehi to leakage ki problem hogi.

[@mahmoodmahmood118]

Dada leak proof hi hai me ne cheq Karne k bad hi banaya tha

[@wabavalmiki5576]

ईसा क्लिन कैसे करते है

[@sanjeevtripathi5014]

*471 th like KM*

[@madebykm]

Thanks 😊

[@manuelaugustovillanuevavac9620]

I might be stupid, but how do you get the water inside the filter?

[@madebykm]

In the video, I have demonstrated the process. Please watch it again.

[@rafiudeen2654]

How to control speed of the filter?

[@madebykm]

Use a power-head with a flow rate appropriate to the size of your aquarium.

[@rafiudeen2654]

@@madebykm okay what is the power head can be used for 2 feet tank

[@madebykm]

What is the width and height of the tank?

[@rafiudeen2654]

@@madebykm 1feet height and width

[@madebykm]

Ok, you can use the power-head of this filter - amzn.to/3RSkCeV

[@chickswithgun]

indian DIYs 🙇‍♂️

[@user-js8cs9wb3j]

Bro isn’t it hard to clean the sponge , risking of tearing it?

[@madebykm]

Not at all

[@callmelansz8306]

Wow

[@saleemali282]

How often need to clean the filter

[@madebykm]

once every month

[@saleemali282]

Thank you very much and I appreciate that

[@finluencer]

[@finluencer]

a big fan forever....🤝❤🙌

[@sulais567]

Bro second hose was not taking water from tank what shall I do please give your number

[@madebykm]

Ensure that all connections or joints (pipes, connectors, the powerhead, etc.) are completely airtight or sealed. Also, use a powerhead that is suitable for your tank size and strong enough to pump water up to the tank. Also, follow the steps shown in the video thoroughly. It will definitely work.