DIY Aquarium Overhead Sump Filter
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- DIY Aquarium Overhead Sump Filter Build:
Overhead sump filter is an easy to build DIY project that you can do at home. It is cheap, there is no need of drilling through aquarium glass for connecting overflow system and no powerful aquarium pump is required to pump water back to the fish tank. In this video, i will show you how i have built an 8.5 liter aquarium top filter.
Requirements:
1. Container or a planter: (i spent $15 for tools tray)
2. Aquarium pump: (i paid $19 for 200L/h pump bought on ebay)
3. Selley's silicone: I already had it at home (otherwise $13 if you don't have any)
4. Bio Media: $18 a kilogram for bio bakki balls and $10 for ceramic noodles 500 gram
5. Mechanical Filtration: I used some i already had at home (otherwise $5 app)
6. Clear Vinyl hose: $5
6. Electric drill with paddle bits
Total Cost: $85, if you do not have any of the above material apart from drill and bits.
Measurement of tools tray is 60 cm x 15 cm x 12 cm (L x W x H). I drill holes for the outlet at 9 cm height, which gives me just above 8 liter water capacity and also provide enough space to add 3 kg of submerged bio media. According to Pond Guru's calculation, normally stocked aquarium requires 1 kg bio media per 100 Liter. In my case, i will have more than enough bio media in my filter. It is important to calculate the capacity of filter box before drilling any holes.
Mechanical Filtration: I have used coarse, medium and fine foam and have allocated 2 compartments of the tray for this purpose.
Biological Filtration: I have used H2 Pro Glass noodles and bio bakki balls
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Fishaholic 250 gallon tank pathos doing great😎👌
250 gallon is a massive tank mate, plant would be busy as filtering the water.
@@Fishaholic Nice DIY video
Thank you
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This is a cool box , way better than the 100 planter box videos I seen
Thank you mate
Keep up the videos and idea's
I'm pleased your watching the pondguru most people don't listen and get the filtration around the wrong way but you clearly have well done.
Thank you David, he is a pro when it comes to ponds and filtration.
One of the best video I have seen on DIY Aquarium filter.
Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed the video.
Very good project.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Khalid, appreciate your comment and thank you for stopping by.
Learned something here! Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for stopping by and watching my video.
Thanks for making and sharing this wonderful recipe video
Thank you for watching and I am glad that you like the overhead sump filter built at home.
Badass ideas, OMG you are boss with this DIY filtration.
Thank you mate, glad you like the DIY top aquarium filter.
If you use pumice you can forgo using the ceramic rings ( which serve no real purpose except for settling muck at the bottom of a canister filter )
And the cheap bio-balls which have very little actually surface area for beneficial bacteria. Pumice unlike the yellow bio-ball will support both types of beneficial bacteria giving your aquarium full cycle filtration when combined with the three filter sponges you chosen.
I hope this info helps.
I have used Seachem Matrix and it is very efficient and have had good results. Thank you for advise, definitely worth investing money in good bio media.
Awesome Design Sir !! I will make one for myself.. Thank you for sharing your idea with us fish keepers..
You are most welcome friend and I wish you best of luck.
Well done. I had to follow suit and give it a ‘ sump up’.
Thanks bud, I am planning to build an other top filter next month with bit of upgrade in size and proper plumbing.
Thank you so much. I love your creativity and passion. I’m learning so much from you. Hope to set up my own soon. Much love from London 🇬🇧
Thank you for your kind words and I am glad that you have learnt something from this channel. Have a good day
Beautiful aquarium 😎👍👍👍
Thank you
Hi there., Im your new Freind #831. Thanks fir sharing. Love it.. ❤️ great build..
Thank you, glad you liked the video
Did this 3 months ago little different used my canister filter inlet hooked over top 2 holes in middle elbows and pvc pipe lower hole return upper hole for Over flow pathos on one side sponges on the other. Made another out of a storage bin first one used a big flower box😎
You have taken it to the next level mate, great job. How is the Pothos going? What is the capacity of your tank and what type of fish do you have in the tank.
That's pretty cool thanks buddy I've had a look at some of your videos I like your channel so I got connected and hit that Bell😉👍🏻
Thank you mate and appreciate your time watching and commenting
Very informative video. Great job.
Appreciate your feedback, thank you.
Wow nice job. Its amazing 😎👍👍. Congratulations for your ads
Thank you friend
Just a little tip, when PongGuru says that X kilograms of bio media will filter Y liters of water, he's talking specifically about the BioHome Ultimate media. All type of media has a different amount of surface area and the surface area is where you grow your beneficial bacteria. Not trying to say you don't have enough, if that amount of media is worker for ya (which it probably should) then you're good to go. I'm just pointing out that that kg/L of bio media will change depending on what type of media you use.
Thank you for the clarification mate, i assumed he was referring to any media. Good to know that you watch his videos too, he is too much into filtration.
Very nice catch!! Keep up the good work!
Thank for watching friend
Very good job i just did one myself but mine is going to be an aquaponic I'll be posting a vid this weekend ,,and new subscriber here thanks for sharing 👍👍💯
Well done mate, it does work really well 👍
Very good video 👍👍
Thank you, appreciate your compliments
I like your idea,however maybe try using bulkheads on intake and return of your diy sump( it'll keep hoses from leaking)also be careful when using mr.clean scrubbies. They should read aquarium safe on package. Some of those have chemicals sprayed on them to prevent mold and mildew, in turn will kill your fish bro,.. I do like the idea of the multiple compartment sump. I'm in process of trying to build a hob sump around 24in. long by maybe 12in. deep for my 48in. X24x24 in. aquarium hoping it turns out ok working with acrylic.. Thx for sharing,..✌🏼..
Thank you Mike for stopping by and sharing your opinion. I strongly agree with you, I am planning to upgrade the sump and using bulkhead is one of the changes I will be making. I wish you good luck with building your sump.
Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job friend 😀😎👍🤩
Thank you Mike, appreciate your kind words
@@Fishaholic ur welcome friend 😀
Amazing video a Big thumbs up stay connected..
Thank you friend
Nice project brother. Subbed
Thank you bro 😀
Nice 👍 video new friend here 👋👋💖💖💖
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment
Excellent diy OH sump
Thanks mate, one of my very first few videos
I like this video and Love DIY Aquarium
Thank you for watching and am glad that you have enjoyed overhead sump filter build.
Nice catch. Thanks for sharing my dear friend
Thank you for watching and I am happy that you like the home built overhead sump filter for the aquarium.
*hello fantastic tutorial thank very much mister.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️*
You are very welcome
Very nice
Cheers bro
Nice video! I will be trying this for my ranchu tank.
Thank you, you could even add pothos and other plants in the filter
Great DIY, I subscribed for more.
Thank you friend, I have uploaded an other video last week on aquarium top filter DIY.
Nice video thanks 🙏🌺🌸❤️❤️❤️🇯🇵
Thank you for watching, have a good day
Supper sharing....
Thank you
Nice diy Sir,
Thank you friend, this overhead filter is doing a great job so far.
Good DIY build bud.
Thanks Daniel, appreciate your comment and have a great week.
This is so awesome my friend thanks for the videos
Thank you friend for stopping by and posting such a nice comment.
I also get almost all my fish needs from eBay....I love eBay and would recommend anyone looking for cheap Aquarium supplies to buy from eBay!!! This sump turned out awesome!!
Agree mate, as long as you have patience, eBay is the best. Appreciate your comment 👊
Wow ! This was a nice video ! Thanks alot for sharing ❤ I'm a new friend here , hope to stay connected
Thank you mate, have a good day
Simple but effective aquarium filtration system!
Thank you friend and appreciate your kind words
I was looking at doing something more expensive but now I can just pop into bunnings
Thats good thinking, buy pvc male and female adapters so you don't have to use too much silicone like I did in the video.
Nice video new fc from thailand😄
Thank you mate, have a good day
Good
Cheers bud
Nice video my friend👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for watching overhead sump filter that I build for my aquarium. Appreciate your time friend 👍
Hey man, I love your channel. It's so rare to find Australian content about ponds and aquariums, and your ideas are so innovative, it's great to know that I can source the products you use in your videos. I've noticed you use the blue flexible tubing often in your projects, may I ask what it is called and where you source it from?
Hey mate, these blue flexi hose came with aquarium pumps that I bought on ebay. Thank you for your feedback
Nice great idea.
Thank you mate 😀
Yes your diy stuff was working
Thank you Manipur, have a great day.
Thank you bro
Maybe you don't have a plumbing store where you live, there are far better ways to attach your lines to the sump box. They sell barbed fittings on one end and npt threads on the other. Use a rubber washer and nut on the inside then simply use a hose clamp to secure the hose. Fitting won't cost more than a couple bucks and seal much better than globs of Silicone. I would also change the sponges to vertical, it works best this way. You can also place heaters in there as well. Take care.
Later
Hi Kevin, thank you for such an informative comment. I must agree plumbing job is below average. Thank you for the idea, it is something I will do in future projects. Have a good night
You can make it even better by making it a 'dry' filter instead. Put a tube on top of the filter with many small holes spraying the water over the filter medium. Also drill many small holes in bottom of the box and let the water drip straight into the aquarium. In case of a power-out or a pump malfunction the filter drains completely, which prevents anaerobic conditions, so you do not risk dangerously toxic ammonia or nitrite levels when the pump restarts.
I have uploaded another video on filter that doesn't hold any water. Water is sprayed through a pvc pipe with smalls holes and it sits on top of filter. And I agree it is more efficient.
Thank you for valuable comment and appreciate your time watching this video.
I’m so confused. People actually say , let the media stay submerged when there is a power outage. So what do you mean by draining filter to prevent anaerobic conditions ?
Hey mate, don't worry too much about it. Power outage will always do some kind of damage. All my tanks have either internal filter or overhead sump that can hold water. In my opinion we are better off with filters that can hold water.
Wet and Dry filter is something else which has its own pros and cons.
I m also thinking about building that sump
It will be a good idea to build one mate, thanks for watching
Very mch talented
Thank you Riza 😀
Keep it up & as always; thanks for the support / comments! :)
Cheers bud and have a good day
This i so cool DIY keep it up!!
Yea mate, made this overhead sump filter for my goldfish tank. Thank you for watching and I appreciate your positive feedback
Nice 254 superb 🤝👍🔔🔔🙏🏻
Cheers bud
Nice video like 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you for watching this DIY overhead sump filter build
Greetings new friend are always successful...🙋👍👍💖💖
Thank you friend for stopping by and posting a nice comment 👍
Maybe someday i will build this for my guppy 😁
It will be great for an overstocked guppy tank if you connect a sponge filter to the power head so it doesn't suck guppies or fry. Overhead sump filter will provide more space for bio media than a canister filter and cheap to build 😀
Nice keep it up
From punjab india
Thank you friend
Liked and subscribed!
Thank you friend
Woow amazing work
Thank you friend, glad you like the making of my overhead sump filter for 4 feet aquarium.
Good vedio thanks for sharing new friend 👍done,
Thank you friend
nice vedio. i like fish.. actually i have pool for my fish 😁😁
Wow that awesome, what sort of fish do you have in the pool?
@@Fishaholic koi fish only 😂😂
Wow that's amazing mate
Mine has holes at the back bottom, i put a tube up, so that water will over flow into those holes, down to the aquarium, creating bubbles
Nice idea mate, it will keep tank water oxygenated too
Nice video 👍👍
Thank you 😁
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Thank you friend, I am glad that you have enjoyed watching overhead sump filter video that I made for my aquarium
Very nice new friend
Thank you
Very nice channel 👍 and good job 👌 thanks for your share 🌸i hope we can be good friends 💞
Thank you for watching this DIY tutorial on building overhead sump filter, have a good day
Love the project thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching mate and appreciate your comment
Nice. I would add a bag of charcoal too.
Cheers Paul, I added some later on to the filter. Appreciate your advise
Başarıları hayırlı akşamlar 😊👍🏼destek için burdayım hedıyemı bıraktım 😊👍🏼👍🏼
Cheers bud
Thank you a lot for those informations, I really injoy.
Thank you, appreciate your comment
Wow im try this looks cool
Thank you friend
Id have to spend the extra little money on bulkheads lol nothing wrong with throwing on a tube of silicone but...bulkheads so much better looking plus holes are easily plugged if needed without trying to plug with a clump of silicone if the case ever arises
Hi sir good idea I will try one and we're can I get that power head can you please share me the link sorry I am asking this thanks once again
Hi Rajan, thank you for watching this video. I will add link in the description in next couple of days. If you are too desperate then go on Amazon and look for a cheap pump.
Sick!
Cheers bud
nice video thank's for sharing !☺☼☼♥♥♫♫
Thank you friend and have a great week.
Cool 😎👍
Cheers bud
WOW thanks This is Amazing ☯️👩🌾😉😊
Thank you, appreciate your compliments
where did you buy the bin with the dividers? is there a link? Thanks
Hi, the only place I have known is Bunnings warehouse in Australia. Don't think it is available on ebay or Amazon.
Great build new sub
Thank you heaps
I'm giving it a sumps up! :))
Thank you mate and I am glad that you like this overhead sump filter that I built for my 4 feet goldfish tank.
This is so awesome! I’m new!
Thank you friend and have a good weekend
New subscriber Barry Manchester England 👍
Thank you
Do you know when my guppy fry will start showing color or the gender
Usually when they are 3 weeks old or slightly over, males will show some color. That's how you can determine which one are males.
Hey you are out in western suburbs of Melbourne......yes
Yes that's right Shannon, that's why I have done quite a few LFS tour videos down that end.
Fishaholic .....I’m like 5 minutes from big fish aquarium.....lol
Wow that's too close mate. When you go there next time then mention their video on this channel. Luke and Nathan would remember me. They are so nice and it is a great store.
Could you please provide the Bunnings link for container or the exact description 🙂
Hi Adam, exact description is Handy Storage Medium Grey Spare Parts Tray. I wish you good luck in building your filter.
Very very nice sir thanks somuch
Glad you like the video Ysrar, and appreciate your kind words. Have a nice weekend.
nice
Thank you
Great DIY // What's the name of the pump your using??
Thank you friend, and am glad that you like the home built overhead sump filter for the tank. Don't remember the name of the pump, but I believe it is just a generic brand that you can purchase from eBay.
Hi new friend. Nice diy aquarium. Can you give me more diy
Cheers bud, I will do my best to share some more aquarium related DIY projects.
Good fliter nice
Thanks mate, really appreciate it
Good filter
Thank you for watching
Bunnings...Bucks...you must be Australian! what state? Im in Vic
I bought a rectangular flower pot about a year ago from bunnings to build mine, got Ivy growing out of it that is stuffed into some lava rock. I think I bought that same powerhead last year too.
I am from western suburbs. How is your filter going now? It would be more like aquaponic, i like the idea. I am planning to upgrade mine. Not that it's not efficient but just for a change.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Have a good night
I would use plastic bulkheads for the hoses instead of slapping silicone as a gasket....
I agree mate, using bulkhead would be the best option.
Hi new friend liked 👌and😊😊😊😊🔔
Thank you friend
Cool I need to find that sump u got
Cheers bud, you might be able to find better box online.
Hi, can you please explain why you fitted 2 outlet pipes ? And is you tank marine or fresh water ?
It is a fresh water tank and i added 2 outlets for evenly distributing clean water from the filter.
Outlet 1: water is distributed at top level which will also create disturbance and oxygenate the tank.
Outlet 2: clean water moves to the bottom of the tank.
Fishaholic ok, many thanks 👍
You are most welcome. Alot of people have used only 1 outlet which works for them. So I guess it's up to which ever way is easy for you.
Bro it is good
Thank you friend. Overhead sump filter for aquarium is doing a great job. Fish are happy and no algae so far.
Umm I m not succeeding in that thing
I can't make such as I have very few Material
But your s is good
I understand mate, if you have access to planter box then it should be easy. Use the water pump hose as inlet and cut a piece from garden hose and use that as outlet. Use aquarium safe silicon tho.