BEST aquarium filter - DIY homemade fish tank filter - The king of diy

How to build an easy aquarium filter. The DIY fish tank filter will change the way you filter your aquarium!
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[@ryanraweigh2782]

dude i just built one of these filters for just the skimming took it right from the pages of your book!!! its a great read for anyone who wants to do it themselves!

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Yes. Love it♥️

[@Jearper]

Anyone else notice how much happier Joey has been since he started doing what he loves again vs doing stuff to please these randoms.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

For sure, he is happier than we have ever seen him!

[@jordybal1178]

Yup, and i like it! Makes me happier too!

[@Larry-rr6ko]

Buddy’s in a better place in life ;)

[@sbart6591]

Makes me want to watch him more now. I loved his older videos!

[@seantruesdale6896]

Definitely

[@nice1stuOnline]

Yay... I do miss the old King of DIY DIY-ing ;)

[@mattkinsella9856]

This is awesome! This is why I started watching your videos years ago. Your mind is just geared to finding ways to make the hobby easier and cheaper, plus your energy and enthusiasm for these type of projects is infectious and keeps people inspired.

[@fredk4136]

This is the most practical and useful aquarium video I have seen on youtube, I hope it gets 100 million views.

[@kaittzie]

We've come full circle. I found your channel some 4 years ago, looking for DIY filters, and here you are again with a DIY filter

[@kegomania]

Same

[@khgn1234]

I'm happy to see the DIY King back happy..... and start to inspire again people

[@seanmathias7569]

Love coming home from work and seeing a new upload

[@Zombiekoenigin]

*reads title* *gets nervous* *builds filter while crying* I DON‘T EVEN HAVE AN AQUARIUM

[@thekingofdiy]

JUST BUILD IT!!!! lol

[@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things]

You can use it in your bathtub

[@KekoOmega]

It's for the aquarium you're going to get lol

[@richardperrin9374]

😆

[@scottmaxwell403]

You don't have an aquarium and yet you still watch Joey! Love it!

[@Jacquesclt]

This is why I love your channel, always remain humble enough to repurpose old gear ideas and plastic bottles! Why waste

[@KenDo_creation]

I got your book and a t-shirt a few years ago. Thanks again for the inspection. As of my aquarium everything is DIY about it. The stand, the filter the light's. I got poting soil and cheap sand from Rona, lava rock from outside decoration and branches from the river side. All boiled. My fish tank has been running for a few years. Thanks again. Love to see you are back more often and doing better.

[@justinejay7670]

I was wearing my "King DIY" top today, in my local fish shop in the UK. You'll be surprised how many people know who you are. 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ivanmehidi8460]

I was in the midt of making an external filter until I came across this video. This works almost better than those I buy. So easy and quick to make. Thanks !!!

[@dingchat555]

AND a gravel vac... I have filters on everything already but if I have an extra pump then I might as well build this. Never hurts to have too much filtration and this design does just about anything, lol. Love it

[@wisconsinaquatics]

It's cool to see you get excited about things again and getting back to your diy roots

[@naginideveloper8386]

That gravel vac idea is genius! Thanks for sharing Joey.

[@ayyej4211]

I learn more in this channel than i learn from any other --- keep going🥰

[@TickTockTimeTraveler]

this video makes me want to completely rehaul my neglected setups. loving the inexpensive, practical application. thanks!

[@stephanebourgeois5700]

Hi, I'm new to all of this and thanks for your video ! Can you be more specific about the mechanical material and where I can buy this ?

[@pimgdgb]

You should make a whole series on how to "hack" or "modify" existing equipment. Like how to create a diy inlet skimmer attachment for your external filter. Or how to create your own lilypipe type of things

[@The_JEB]

DIY water flow diffuser you can connect to the outlet of a cannister filter would be a cool one.

[@kzookid2051]

The timing of this video couldn't be better. I was going to have a look at a couple of the older videos to make a bottle filter for a tank, and find this first. Thanks, Joey!

[@skobiewan3247]

By far the best DYI idea for our hobby I have ever seen!

[@kyle0610]

Back to your roots I love it.

[@mickshaw555]

This is the best filtration DIY idea I've come across, ever. Who else can come up with such an idea.

[@charlessloop1552]

Such a simple idea that works love these type of videos and that you have found your spark and seem to be enjoying all that’s going on, continue to do what u enjoy

[@savagecichlids1643]

My mind is blown and geez yku just saved us all money!!! I was just looking online for filters yesterday Wierd with how you decided to make this video!!😂🤔

[@rajapareek961]

there you go, I used to watch ur videos alot in past as they used to be educative... appreciate what u do for the hobby 👍

[@AndrewMc-he3ue]

I'm glad you've got your passion back. A better place for you and better for us because you get more entertaining and creative. I can't wait to see how you scape your biotypes.

[@pauls.6833]

Whose the manufacturer of that pump? I've been on Amazon and only see the vented inlet style.

[@42todo86]

I second this

[@certifiedshitbox8894]

Maxi-Jet or aquatop has similiar versions had to spend like 30 mins looking at older vids of his to find the brand

[@hakimtaii]

good to see you happy and excited joey

[@LawrenceMorello-m2c]

You have Festivum! I love this cichlid. Why they aren't extremely popular i will never know. In 70 years keeping fish, I've only seen them twice, and of course bought them. They are attractive, friendly, and peaceful. Their colors are not bright, but their patterns are interesting, and change with their moods. They are found with angel fish, usually leading the way along the river.

[@jenxu2]

I'm building your overhead sump using a Powerhead...lava rock and sponge in the window flower box. I love your DIYs. You Rock! I love this hack! I'm going to add it to several of my tanks

[@2A_supporter]

I remember back in the day these were the only vids he made diy aquarium filters etc. I miss it thank you for the throwback

[@Paul-ItsMy911]

💗This is why I subscribed your channel many years ago! Great to see your DIY content back 😊😊😊. Inspires me to get back in to the hobby.

[@andywrollo2915]

Man that is brilliant. Thank you from Andy UK. Love your stuff. 👍😁😁

[@starfirem45]

Great video Joey. The vacuum idea is genius. I can't believe you are doing the bridge!!!! It looks so cool.

[@thekingofdiy]

technically thats not the bridge. Firewall being installed. Its taking forever.

[@andystevens7557]

These are the videos that attracted me to this channel :D

[@willownightwolf4755]

Oh man that things epic. I just got the book have not had the pleasure of reading much of it yet. I am definitely trying this out!

[@jorlinmarantejr.5067]

Wow this is genius if I paint the bottle black it might blend with a black background. Definitely gonna built one of these.

[@peaoat3608]

It is nice to be able to see inside the filter. It's often hard to tell when it's time to rinse out the debris.

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Honestly i like the look... gives me the mad max vibe of fish keeping im gonna do this 1000% 😂 i love it!!!!

[@JaredHIll13]

This is why your the king of diy... great ideas man

[@steveboling2515]

Joey, this is the type video that drew me to watch you years ago. Thanks to you I have built the filters on nearly all my tanks. Thanks for the videos.

[@thegravesgoddess405]

I took two power heads and bottles with filter floss to clean my koi grow out tank today! I got that trick from your videos about 2 years ago. I already have 2 HOBs converted for bio filtration on that tank as well.

[@georgefleming4956]

Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@gaetansimard1594]

Wow what a nice idea! I will definitely try it. Thanks.

[@steves7936]

Dude I love ur videos. You explain things so much better then other people. Love all ur tanks n the setup. Thanks for sharing your knowledge I appreciate it

[@RikJameson]

Enthusiastic Joey loved this video. Stay on this path and do what makes you happy.

[@jxexd2247]

So happy to see someone start from the bottom and reach greatness like this. Love the content. Keep being you my dude ❤

[@ianrawlings2546]

I have been using Joeys DIY filters for years. In fact I have 3 running at the moment. Going to have to get a couple of new pumps. Great to see Joey happy.

[@jakeyoung3136]

I can’t find a pump with an inlet anywhere. Can someone help me out? I need one for a 75 gallon aquarium.

[@petewalther836]

I built an interior sump with the same type of pump. Works great

[@terrancem6269]

Love your videos. Love to see the joy return to you. I'm getting into the hobby because of you. Long time viewer 1st time commenter

[@dwightburge5275]

Hey bro, I've made a similar filter in my 20 longs before. Take a half inch or 3/4 piece of pvc tube about 12 to 16 inches long and dull holes in it and attach it to the outlet on the Power head and make a spray bar. Very simple and it doesn't cause such a strong return current. I also plasti dipped my filter and spray bars. Give it a try, maybe it'll fit your needs. Anyways, another exciting and informative video, love seeing the old passion back in you man. Excited to see this new gallery, it's looking amazing. Love the channel.

[@cannibalholiday]

What's the link to the pump you used? My amazon (Canada) results only give me the pumps with the in-body intakes.

[@maadams1985]

This is such a great idea! Thank you! Filters are ridiculously expensive

[@rocket5557]

I had unsubscribed a few years ago when I felt you got away from your roots doing stuff like this and were doing some really crazy over the top stuff. I subscribed again. Good luck with your endeavors.

[@brooklynfirmin7815]

I love seeing you going back to old you happy helpful and amazing good job king 👑 👑🧜

[@ydocg6]

Everyone needs to join members! Thanks for sharing going to have to try one on my new 55 gallon setup

[@howkins1992]

Never seen someone do this in the uk very smart for something so simple 😂

[@JennyReborg99]

very nice. thanks mate i have beenexperimenting ith this type of diy filter and its reallly nce to see your helpful resource and encouragement here. also it gives me a greatt ideafor an automatic bong

[@gilladams1521]

It is a little less common to find the two spout filter (in and out) and also to find one with suction cups on it, it might also be possible to put one that only has the pipe outlet into the bottle and put the outlet our through the bottle top. It would need to be a small filter to fit the bottle. This way if would all be contained in the bottle. Just a thought.

[@rohitshankhla1370]

Love your videos and keep up the great work

[@shanedwood]

The king of diy is back

[@niccstuazon1838]

I miss watching your videos Joey Been busy for awhile ❤️ still one of your biggest fan here Joey 🥰

[@royrohit84]

Your energy comes through so much more when you do these videos!! Great work!

[@stevenburdick805]

Thanks for the tip! Built one today with a tweek. Been wondering how to best clean my sumps; this is a great sump vac.

[@stefanovanenio]

It's so simple! Nice one Joey, I have just spent 100's on filtration and could have done it 10's!!! 😂😂 Love the uploads.

[@bladeangesehenmaster]

Great job,Joey! Really usefull stuff.I will steal that for sure.

[@tammytakitch8741]

Thank you Joey, I’m so happy you taught me something.

[@Fight4Right-India]

Cool. Easy to make, maintain. Very effective too(better than standard internal filters..

[@sillysquid69erify]

Basically a yr ago or more . You started getting bored and I commented to start building and teaching people again.... glad to see you teaching and promoting the hobby to new people again

[@pedromartins1806]

Nice desk... 😁😁😁 Remember the bench on the old garage?

[@billwnyj]

Brilliantly simple!! Thanks for the DIY, DIY guy!!

[@PopaZit]

Love it, back to your roots DIY! Great to see your success!

[@matthewwalker2737]

Omg so smart definitely making this! Thanks Joey!

[@blooky102]

a great filter design i know of is made from a terracotta pot that has a pvc tube in it and around at the bottom of the pot it has gravel where the pvc tube would have drilled holes, and at the top half of the pot there would be aquarium soil , then if you put plants in that soil and put an air tube connected to an airstone you have a filter that is alive because the plants would use the nitrates that would be filtered through the sucked up water.

[@rudeboireeferevolution688]

I must say Sir, you have done it again. Wow👏👏👏👏👏

[@mangyaninthecity99]

I try that before Joey .... I try my own idea booom it's working and save my money....thanks to your video bro....

[@jessedunkno6185]

CANT WAIT TO VISIT ! you are the coolest dude !

[@danieljohnson4211]

Great energy and passion, good for you Joey 👍

[@fredledford6612]

Been using this style in my tanks since your first video shown me how. I use green and blue water bottles and they blend in better. Everyone that has seen them love them.

[@domniven]

Really enjoy following this channel, picked up some amazing tips but this is by far the best one yet. Thank you once again

[@johnnavarro6026]

EXACTLY!, what i needed. Thank you good sir. Gonna start with my first aquarium.

[@WeLsHWaRrIoR4EvA]

So nice to see these awesome DIY videos again! I'm going to use this idea in the future when I have fish again 😁😁

[@Mr_jz_12]

And theres stilllllllll moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Awesome video. Would love a video on how to make something like this more visually appealing.

[@aureoresende1269]

Thank you Joey, I was just about to google how to make cheap filtration systems, when I opened the google app, this vid was right at the top of the feed 😂 Keep up the amazing videos! 👍👍

[@wannabe_D7000]

The gravel vac was the best idea. I can now clean everything… its been a year and i have cleaned my gravel but its too much down there. Thanks m8

[@frane.lizabeth7631]

I'm so glad I came across your videos. I've been trying some diy ideas myself with our goldfish's bowl cleaning and these plus your other videos are definitely is going to help so I don't keep stressing him out taking him out of his bowl to clean it.

[@darthjavo7438]

Simple and great , hope to see the gallery soon…

[@arijitmandaliamarijit]

Love this……. Please keep sharing these beautiful techniques…… ❤️from 🇮🇳

[@Marc-ov8ut]

Good idea. Like the regular use. As a gravel vac? I have concerns holding a functioning electric devise in water.

[@gilladams1521]

Looks great - off to make one. Stay happy.

[@MarceloAbans]

OWWWWWWT! Love all your stuff man! I have requested your book as a Birthday Gift, I'm down to learn the nittty gritty. I hope to visit 1 day.

[@noutgeurts1860]

I’m planing on building an above grown pond and didn’t know what kind of filter I wanted to use but two big ones of these will be perfect!!! Great vid

[@AndrewNicholasC]

Have to try this one ✌

[@EIY_Kumar]

I just built the same filter while watching the video..so easy.. Thanks a lot

[@MRGOTITGETIT]

Definitely gonna build this. Thanks Joey

[@BoyKhongklai]

I'm searching the attic at 2am for a pump, because I want to try the gravel cleaning immediately 😂😂 this is simply genius!

[@wqtransports]

Hey thank you for this video. Do you have a name for that style of pump or brand name?