Love this. First video I’ve come across about internal sunp pump even after searching DIY aquarium sump pump filer. Thanks for putting this together and posting. Very accessible.
I believe this is one of the better filtration methods. I hate seeing equipment in the tank. This allows me to add a lot of filtration media, while still keeping it hidden. A reef tank would benefit greatly from such a filter.
Joey I go back and watch your old videos because they are helpful and personally I think you do the best DIY videos in the hobby, though I suspect that China's entry into our hobby makes it cheaper to buy some things than it otherwise used to be. This system is great! Yeah it takes away some space, but it removes the ugliness of everything hanging off the tank. Sure, now you can buy a fully integrated tank from Fluval and a few others, but the price is nuts! I am pretty sure using the thin material, using your equipment, heater etc is a lot less expensive to turn a used tank (all of my tanks are used) into an integrated tank can be done cheaper than buying a similar tank off the shelf. There are many of us who just like DIY. It is what we live for. Thanks Joey, I know I'm late to the party, but just getting back into a hobby, means folks like you are very helpful to people like me.
Glad you think so, however i dont think its my best. I have a lot of older videos that are far better in my opinion. Back when i wasn't as popular though, so not as many seen them. However, over the last few videos, i have slowly started to film projects slightly different.
Great idea and I'd love to use this on my DIY tank build... I have one simple question though.. what size pump do I need on something like this for a 48x48 inch tank?? I figure 1200 gph for a sump but not sure what size powerhead to get for this application in my tank.
Hey Joey I wanna start off my saying I'm new to the hobby I have a 13 gallon tank and I wanna start off by saying you are awesome dude I watch all your videos all so very helpful and filled with information I'm still new to taking in all the info trying to make my own thing I'm currently coming into a lot of issues like murky looking water and plants not growing but all your videos are really helpful and I hope someday to have something as Great that you got going thanks man for everything keep up the awesome job👍🏻
currently working on a project using this for a Red Claw Crab aquarium, it really solved my filtration issue while trying to make it look as natural as I can
I've wanted to build one of these filtration systems for a while now, but I didn't have a guide such as this to help me along. I'm ordering pieces of acrylic cut to size so I can make an AIO 15 gallon reef tank. I decided to float mangroves in the filtration system to further help with nutrient processing.
"Hello, Joey again..." and well done on all of your videos and ideas! You mentioned using less wattage pump, but not the flow rate. I'm curious about any reduction effects. Q#1 Should I stay at the standard flow rate in my various sized fish/planted tanks, as I need efficient tank flow for CO2? Q#2 Should a UV sterilizer be before or after the moving bed? FYI, Possibly adding a small bag of ceramic bio for nitrate control. Also having a custom dual colored back wall made so I can enjoy watching the media "swarm" through the clear window. Mastering this first, next step, building an entertainment center surround tank for my new love, Discus. Thanks for opening my eyes to those beauty's!
joey love your videos bro. I have a 75 gallon rectangle tank and want to do this filter. how much space should I use for the filter the tank is 48 x 18 x 20 and will be using a 600gph pump on a spray bar. maybe a wavemaker on the opposite end. PS where can I get a DIY fishkeeper shirt :)
Wow, this is awesome, I was just setting up a 10 gallon tank with this type of setup on the side wall. I was struggling to figure out how to make the teeth for the overflow part, but this is another great option! Every time I tried sawing with multiple tools to make the teeth, always cracked bad.
I've always wanted to build filter like this but worried about on losing space in the aquarium. Plan getting 75 gallon in which become 55 with this filter in it. Never cease to amaze me, Fired Up!!!
You can account for the water volume but stock according to surface area. If the opposite were the case, that would mean that you could keep an Oscar in a 10 gal tank as long as you have a 90 gal sump.. Which simply isn't the case. Water volume helps with dilution, but space is what you stock by.
Hi. Great videos. Learned a bunch. Thanks. FYI. I just built a couple of temperature regulator boxes. These are failsafes and prevent overheat failure of the (usually cheap) internal thermostats in aquarium heaters which tend to fail in the 'on' position. They can also turn on fans/off lights if temp gets too high. Used the STC100 which is dirt cheap ($6-15), a water resistant junction box ($5) and some old flex and sockets. Just an idea if you want to look into it. They are a/c so usual cautions apply. All the best.
Hey Joey, have you heard about a new filter that is being sold by "Swiss Tropical"? I saw this and will probably by this for my own tank.... But I think wit woud solve your problejs with corner inserted items, along with a way to station your Overflow Valve system.....
great video joey i will be doing this project on the mechanical filtration side of things could i fill one section with sponges and also add my heater ?
10/10 love this design, my friend uses one for his shrimp tank to stop them being sucked into a canister or overflow. On the topic a video on how to make a fish friendly filter input guard would be greatly appreciated!
My aquarium is already set up. Is it possible to set this filter up with a set up aquarium. I don't have a sump. Just a traditional canister. Was looking at implementing a sump but this looks really appealing. Nice work!
All your videos aregreat, but I'm glad you're properly recording your voice. I couldn't hear you well on some of the older videos. Good luck with being famous though--I know it gets crazy!
Hello my friend, I am from Brazil and I'd like to know the name of the material you have used for the fluidized filter.. please help me. Thanks and congratulations, you have developped a great job and I got some ideas from you to my thank.
I wonder how well this would work on a reef tank.....I have a 20L drilled reef tank now and was thinking to upgrade to a 40 breeder and use this method....I may have to give it a shot, especially when Petco has their $1 per gallon sale on tanks. Thanks Joey!
Hi the king of diy Today I went for buying plexiglass to do this project. But as you know they are a little expensive, So could you recommend any other cheap alternative for acrylic sheets that's not toxic. because I don't have any information about plastic sheets and their types.
starkiller 86 I don't think so. Because it's covered with water in both sides and there are holes to pass the water from aquarium into the sump so if there are enough holes on plastic sheet the pressure on panel is not significant.
I did use acrylic sheets in this video. Plexi glass technically but for this purpose and thickness, there is no difference. Behind the main wall is the baffles, and they stop the bowing. Which is why i was able to go so thin.
Well done on this project Love the idea and was thinking of making a cube reef tank like this but was looking for a small enough skimmer that I can use and that's effective, and fit!
This is great. May be you can do a video about how to hide my heater, canister pipes, intakes, wires using this method. Think i need to spray paint acrylic black, with my black background. Thanks
what about making this out of glass ? i have spare tanks all over and want to put it into one of my running tanks do you think that it would be to much pressure for the glass to hold (im wanting to do it in a 60 gallon tank) acrylic isant cheap and could you put this in the corner of the tank maybe ????
Planning this for my 20G cube tank, and I was thinking about putting a submersible heater in the sump just before the stage where the water gets to the return pump. I know I will want to keep the water flow going over the heater. Any tips for doing this so that I don't run into a problem with overheating ? If the heater is going to be back there, should I use acrylic for the sump partitions?
Awesome! Was just thinking about this the other day. I want an internal, but effective filter. I had the backwall ide with the moving bed. Do you Joey, or anyone else know about any black filter media I could use? I found some media, but it's specified that it's sinking media. Does the media have to be floating when not in movement? Thank you!
does the background fluidised filter work well with sand or is the sand to heavy for such a big volume? I have a small 12 gallon tank but i have space to put a small narrow tank behind it and turn it into something like this.
What would be a recommendation for 55 gallon tank? Back or side wall? edit: This will be a saltwater reef setup. I am torn between this and a canister filter.
Pros and cons to every filter really. The method of filtration i personally use is the most efficient... but i hate it at the same time. I plan on making a video on it eventually to explain.
Hi Joey. I know this video is almost 1 year old, but i gotta ask. In my country glass aquarium is the most affordable type of aquarium, being said so i can only make internal sump with glass also. My question is, let's just say i'm gonna build a 85 gallons aquarium with a 8mm thick glass, is it okay to made the internal sump with a 3mm glass? just for the baffle(?). Pardon my English. Thankyou
+Oswindra Hermanu 1:55 joey states the pressure is equal. i think he is referring to the sump as a whole, all the acrylic looks to be the same 3mm. good look with the build
Sure, just do an airlift return. A piece of pvc pipe with an elbow at the top. Airstone in the pipe at the bottom. Here is an example: th-cam.com/video/dYLZ-BlcsK8/w-d-xo.html
I wonder if it's possible to install a compartment like that in the middle of the aquarium, to split it into 2 parts operating on one filtration system?
hey, iam setting up a 500l aquarium in my fishroom but i want to make a internal sump filter like you showed in the vid for it but i dont know if et would be good enough to keep my water clean for period of time and i dont know on witch side i have to put it to get the most out of it ? thanks a lot
Great new vid. awesome channel,. new subscriber here,. Tons of helpful uploads to digest in a matter of days!,. with this last one i think i know how i am gonna design my 80 gal. corner pentagon tank "which I hope to know how to weld its acrylic wall in an angle!!",.anyway,. i have a couple question if I may: is there a way to integrate a trickle system into this design? as I want to have a wet/dry and and fluidized bed,. something like the sump u've made for ur rays tank like 4 years ago. also,. how u prevent the k1 from getting into the pump chamber?
one last noob question,. the airstones in the k1 bed, and a spray bar almost at the water level, to agitate the water surface from the pump, would eliminate the need of an airstone in the main display?,. i just like it to be neat, no movement there
Love watching these how could i incorporate and algae scrubber a surface skimmer (or are the all same) internal overflow like the corner bucket heater spongr 2 airstones one for substrate level multicoloured mood light and volcano stone (red to mimmick lava) thanks adam
hey joey awesome video man. i love this kinds of filters but ive never known how to build them, so thank you for showing me. When i get my flowerhorn a bigger tank im going to do this forsure!!! thanks again for the upload!!
Joey's other video, a 3D background, plus this video, plus the sandfall video, plus some simple aquaponics...4-in-1 ! Water heater will be in there also, so no eyesore inside the aquarium. Obviously I won't make a huge 3D to lose even more space, I might go with the rubber-mat style fake rock background.
can you use a hmf in a lrge sump compartment? ive been using a 20x12x5in thick hmf in mine for 3 weeks and my water isnt crystal clear. i was expecting better performance. i did make it .5in larger on all sides for a snug fut
Is there a reason or benefit to having the bubble rate so high.? I understand you need enough flow to keep the K1 media in constant motion, but couldn't you dial down the flow a bit? Seems to me, a little less flow would be much quieter and splash less.
Hello Joey, I just had a catastrophe with my 70 gallon saltwater tank in which all the fish died. Not sure exactly what killed them all. I do speculate one thing but not sure. after seeing some of your videos, I'm interested in turning it into a freshwater fish (possible discus fish) tank with the 3d under water fall and in tank filter. Do you believe that this is possible and do you have any suggestions. I don't want to lose a ton of space but definitely want to make it an unique and interesting freshwater tank.
Im wanting to use this style of filter for my new breeding rack how ever instead of the fluidized bed i would like to use a basic seachem matrix or bio nood filter media in the main filter section. do you think that will be fine? also is there any calculations of size i need ect? its to filter roughly 450lt of water and i have around 100lt set up for it now do you think ill need the filter area to be bigger?
I like this filtration method and I'd like to make one for my tank. But instead of building it in the inside of the tank I would prefer to build it on the outside so it doesnt take space in the inside. Is that possible? Can I place a sump filter non over or under it but at the back so its completly hidden?
If I did this same exact filtration on the side wall for a 55 gallon aquarium, would it be enough filtration for 5-6 adult discus? Or would that also depend on the pump used?
Hey Joey, I am planing on building a tank for the top of my desk the measurements are Width: 47 Height: 7" Depth: 22'' I am having problems on how to order the acrylic, and how I want them to cut it. This will be my first ever tank build. tank is for catfish mainly a cupple of banjo's.
Hey do you think this could work with the plywood aquarium. Im planing on bulding a plywood aquarium for my turtle and i would like a good filter system for her. Thanks
I was just going to ask, if you had the space, would you want to add another channel that allows the water to trick through bio balls that are not submersed in water? So rather than flowing up throught the bio media, it would trickle down?
circulation in the tank will keep it suspended until it is removed. If you have anything actually settling on the floor of the tank for any real amount of time, you dont have proper circulation.
Hey joey, really need your advice on this one right here! So I live in an apartment and I don't have much space at home, that's why I really like this video, saves a lot of space and money. I want to build this into the side wall of my 10 G aquarium. The tank itself will be planted with capped dirt substrate, I will be keeping 10 RC shrimp, 3 oto cats and a betta in there. I was thinking of dividing the media chamber into two. Putting fluidized pool sand in bottom 2/3s and putting bio balls into the top 1/3 and throwing in a peace lily and/or pothos with the bioballs to filter nitrates. Do you think all of that would fit into a 10 G? what do you think I should use to partition the media chamber with for the fluidized sand compartment, mesh or sponge filter? I know smaller tanks require more maintenance but actually I want to make a self sustaining nano tank, do you think I will be doing water changes more than 2 times per year max. with this kind of system?
Hey Joey. Will this kind of filter be suitable for my giant gaurami tank? Which is the best filter option that i can consider for the tank ? My gaurami messes up the whole tank in 3 4 days after water change :|
it´s great, my main man! how can u incorporate sand (as filter media) and algae scrubber (in order to decrease nitrate level) into this project to make it even more perfect?
I have a 8x2x2 tank and I'm thinking of doing this all the way at the back of it but only thing that's stopping me is the overflow dont want to wake up to most of my tank water on floor so what do u surgest doing coukd u do a big tank with same type of idea all the way along the back to show me thanks
hi joey im copying ur idea n making this filter i have a few questions i want a flow rate of 360 gallons per hour how many holes should each baffle have and what size as for the return pump does the hole need to be the exact same size of the powerhead nozzle or can it be a little bigger?
He probably won't reply as this is an old video, however I can try. The flow rate is determined by your pump, as you drill the holes and set it up you will find the compartments will drain quickly if you do not have large enough holes for the water to go in. In this case you just drill the holes larger, unfortunately it's really just trial and error. However as long as the holes don't have large cracks, and aren't too big for fish to be sucked into them, you won't have a problem with the holes letting in too much water. Using this method as long as you have a strong enough pump you will get the desired flow rate.
Matt Sladden lmao I've allready done it it was a pain in the arse siliconing the baffles in such a tight space and when it was completed the water pressure made it bow and release the silicone glue lol so i took it apart. i probably didnt use thick enough acrylic. anyways it was a failure n ill just buy a canister filter now.
Hey Joey I have a completely unrelated question but I really need some help. I'm currently having a swim bladder problem with my Warmouth Bass. I removed him from my tank into quarantine. I have tried everything the internet has to offer about this condition but he wont eat and he lays sideways on the bottom. I don't know what to do anymore so if you (or anyone else) have any suggestions please let me know, I really don't want to lose him.
Love this. First video I’ve come across about internal sunp pump even after searching DIY aquarium sump pump filer.
Thanks for putting this together and posting. Very accessible.
If acrylic cracks you can stop the crack from traveling farther by drilling a tiny hole at crack's end to terminate it.
I have never needed to know this, but I'm glad I do now.
Cool
But then what do you do to fix it
Jesus I love this guy, anything i look up re-guarding aquariums, he comes up. God bless, keep it up!
I believe this is one of the better filtration methods. I hate seeing equipment in the tank. This allows me to add a lot of filtration media, while still keeping it hidden. A reef tank would benefit greatly from such a filter.
Sure would.
Most reef tanks have them
Six years later, and I'm building this exact filter in my shrimp tank.
Never thought of this being this easy! I really want to get a small tank and try this out! Thanks Joey for the vid - and all the others.
Joey I go back and watch your old videos because they are helpful and personally I think you do the best DIY videos in the hobby, though I suspect that China's entry into our hobby makes it cheaper to buy some things than it otherwise used to be.
This system is great! Yeah it takes away some space, but it removes the ugliness of everything hanging off the tank. Sure, now you can buy a fully integrated tank from Fluval and a few others, but the price is nuts! I am pretty sure using the thin material, using your equipment, heater etc is a lot less expensive to turn a used tank (all of my tanks are used) into an integrated tank can be done cheaper than buying a similar tank off the shelf. There are many of us who just like DIY. It is what we live for.
Thanks Joey, I know I'm late to the party, but just getting back into a hobby, means folks like you are very helpful to people like me.
This has got to be your best project yet sit. Great job.
Glad you think so, however i dont think its my best. I have a lot of older videos that are far better in my opinion. Back when i wasn't as popular though, so not as many seen them. However, over the last few videos, i have slowly started to film projects slightly different.
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This is why this mans the king - nothing like this on utube apart from joey channel
All the aquariums of the store where i work use this system!
Super easy to do maintenance!
There are more than 60 in total! Well done Joey!
Yes, very common. Usually ran on an airlift system though, which isn't as powerful, but more economical.
I love these aio filters! Lots of room for media and equipment! Plus it’s with there where I can keep an eye on it
Great idea and I'd love to use this on my DIY tank build... I have one simple question though.. what size pump do I need on something like this for a 48x48 inch tank?? I figure 1200 gph for a sump but not sure what size powerhead to get for this application in my tank.
Hey Joey I wanna start off my saying I'm new to the hobby I have a 13 gallon tank and I wanna start off by saying you are awesome dude I watch all your videos all so very helpful and filled with information I'm still new to taking in all the info trying to make my own thing I'm currently coming into a lot of issues like murky looking water and plants not growing but all your videos are really helpful and I hope someday to have something as Great that you got going thanks man for everything keep up the awesome job👍🏻
I really like that. I think I'm gonna get back into fish keeping again
This is a great idea! I might try using mirrored glass so you can't see this all at the back, but for aquascaping, this would work really well for me!
currently working on a project using this for a Red Claw Crab aquarium, it really solved my filtration issue while trying to make it look as natural as I can
your videos are so helpful, easy to understand, shows all processes, perfect!!
I've wanted to build one of these filtration systems for a while now, but I didn't have a guide such as this to help me along. I'm ordering pieces of acrylic cut to size so I can make an AIO 15 gallon reef tank. I decided to float mangroves in the filtration system to further help with nutrient processing.
"Hello, Joey again..." and well done on all of your videos and ideas! You mentioned using less wattage pump, but not the flow rate. I'm curious about any reduction effects.
Q#1 Should I stay at the standard flow rate in my various sized fish/planted tanks, as I need efficient tank flow for CO2?
Q#2 Should a UV sterilizer be before or after the moving bed?
FYI, Possibly adding a small bag of ceramic bio for nitrate control. Also having a custom dual colored back wall made so I can enjoy watching the media "swarm" through the clear window. Mastering this first, next step, building an entertainment center surround tank for my new love, Discus. Thanks for opening my eyes to those beauty's!
joey love your videos bro. I have a 75 gallon rectangle tank and want to do this filter. how much space should I use for the filter the tank is 48 x 18 x 20 and will be using a 600gph pump on a spray bar. maybe a wavemaker on the opposite end. PS where can I get a DIY fishkeeper shirt :)
Wow, this is awesome, I was just setting up a 10 gallon tank with this type of setup on the side wall. I was struggling to figure out how to make the teeth for the overflow part, but this is another great option! Every time I tried sawing with multiple tools to make the teeth, always cracked bad.
Thats pretty much why i showed how to drill it instead. ;)
I've always wanted to build filter like this but worried about on losing space in the aquarium. Plan getting 75 gallon in which become 55 with this filter in it. Never cease to amaze me, Fired Up!!!
A 3" wide side wall filter would only take 5 gallons on a 75 gal. A 3" wide back wall would leave 62 gallons.
Nice I have wondered if there's a way to do such kind of filter, i feel like you read my mind!! Anyway nice idea i will do this someday!!
***** but really, those gallons are only lost in show space, not water volume... you can still stock the tank like a 75, right?
The Graceful Savage good question. *****
You can account for the water volume but stock according to surface area. If the opposite were the case, that would mean that you could keep an Oscar in a 10 gal tank as long as you have a 90 gal sump.. Which simply isn't the case. Water volume helps with dilution, but space is what you stock by.
Hi. Great videos. Learned a bunch. Thanks. FYI. I just built a couple of temperature regulator boxes. These are failsafes and prevent overheat failure of the (usually cheap) internal thermostats in aquarium heaters which tend to fail in the 'on' position. They can also turn on fans/off lights if temp gets too high. Used the STC100 which is dirt cheap ($6-15), a water resistant junction box ($5) and some old flex and sockets. Just an idea if you want to look into it. They are a/c so usual cautions apply. All the best.
1000!
Good job ! what kind of glue u use ?? can u add a link
I have this set up running on my discus tank, it can be a really powerful method of filtration
Indeed!
Super cool thing. I made one in my 4 feet tank. Thanks from India🙏
Hey Joey, have you heard about a new filter that is being sold by "Swiss Tropical"? I saw this and will probably by this for my own tank.... But I think wit woud solve your problejs with corner inserted items, along with a way to station your Overflow Valve system.....
great video joey i will be doing this project on the mechanical filtration side of things could i fill one section with sponges and also add my heater ?
What pump did you use ? How many gph?
10/10 love this design, my friend uses one for his shrimp tank to stop them being sucked into a canister or overflow. On the topic a video on how to make a fish friendly filter input guard would be greatly appreciated!
tristan3510 exactly it's common sense
I love this! Never heared of it but wow! If I ever build a custom aquarium I'll be sure to incorporate this filter design.
It will be part of my next tank build too. ;)
Will you show it in a video? I'd like to see what you'll do with it.
My aquarium is already set up. Is it possible to set this filter up with a set up aquarium. I don't have a sump. Just a traditional canister. Was looking at implementing a sump but this looks really appealing. Nice work!
All your videos aregreat, but I'm glad you're properly recording your voice. I couldn't hear you well on some of the older videos. Good luck with being famous though--I know it gets crazy!
Hello my friend, I am from Brazil and I'd like to know the name of the material you have used for the fluidized filter.. please help me. Thanks and congratulations, you have developped a great job and I got some ideas from you to my thank.
Awesome video. Quick question, if I were to do this for a marine tank what media setup would you recommend?
Keep up the good work Joey.
Thanks pal! Will do!!
Interesting idea!! what kind of silicone glue and how well kept and glued the plexiglass to ordinary glass?
I wonder how well this would work on a reef tank.....I have a 20L drilled reef tank now and was thinking to upgrade to a 40 breeder and use this method....I may have to give it a shot, especially when Petco has their $1 per gallon sale on tanks. Thanks Joey!
Yeah, I have a sump on my 20L and it is working just fine. I just hate drilling tanks. :)
hello joey i want to ask you this sump you make is only for fresh water aquarium or its ok for marine aquarium?
That's a great alternative to HMF wall filter. Using black acrylic would make the aquarium look good as well instead of painting back of aquarium....
I do have a video on one of those as well.
I dont know if Joey have video on outdoor aquarium / the pros and cons, not everyone have space inside the house so its a nice material.
Im in canada. One winter and the tank would be doomed.
Hi the king of diy
Today I went for buying plexiglass to do this project. But as you know they are a little expensive, So could you recommend any other cheap alternative for acrylic sheets that's not toxic. because I don't have any information about plastic sheets and their types.
Go for the better expensive stuff after all it has to hold a lot of water
starkiller 86 I don't think so. Because it's covered with water in both sides and there are holes to pass the water from aquarium into the sump so if there are enough holes on plastic sheet the pressure on panel is not significant.
Joey I'm thinking of using those plastic sheets, would it be sufficient to do the same as acrylic? Will the water pressure push in to the partition?
I did use acrylic sheets in this video. Plexi glass technically but for this purpose and thickness, there is no difference. Behind the main wall is the baffles, and they stop the bowing. Which is why i was able to go so thin.
ahhhhh , i see , make sense, would love to try this on my growout
+The king of DIY... is your aquarium made of glass or acrylic? Can we stick acrylic to glass?
Fantastic idea. It really gave me lots of new projects to pursue. Thx.
Well done on this project
Love the idea and was thinking of making a cube reef tank like this but was looking for a small enough skimmer that I can use and that's effective, and fit!
This is great. May be you can do a video about how to hide my heater, canister pipes, intakes, wires using this method. Think i need to spray paint acrylic black, with my black background. Thanks
Joey
i have a question does the return hole have to be lower than the over flow holes ?
what about making this out of glass ? i have spare tanks all over and want to put it into one of my running tanks do you think that it would be to much pressure for the glass to hold (im wanting to do it in a 60 gallon tank) acrylic isant cheap and could you put this in the corner of the tank maybe ????
Planning this for my 20G cube tank, and I was thinking about putting a submersible heater in the sump just before the stage where the water gets to the return pump. I know I will want to keep the water flow going over the heater. Any tips for doing this so that I don't run into a problem with overheating ? If the heater is going to be back there, should I use acrylic for the sump partitions?
will a back wall sump with 3 in baffles(like your example) be good enough for a for a 125 gal aquarium?
Awesome!
Was just thinking about this the other day.
I want an internal, but effective filter.
I had the backwall ide with the moving bed.
Do you Joey, or anyone else know about any black filter media I could use?
I found some media, but it's specified that it's sinking media.
Does the media have to be floating when not in movement?
Thank you!
It doesnt matter what color it is, nor the state of it when not moving. All that matters is what it does when you want it to fluidize.
does the background fluidised filter work well with sand or is the sand to heavy for such a big volume? I have a small 12 gallon tank but i have space to put a small narrow tank behind it and turn it into something like this.
How would a clean be carried out on a system like this? For example if the mechanical filtration gets all gunked up etc.
What would be a recommendation for 55 gallon tank? Back or side wall?
edit: This will be a saltwater reef setup. I am torn between this and a canister filter.
definitely back, especially if the back is up against a wall
Joey can i use this technic in a nano reef tank and put your diy skimmer and a heater in it?
Cool video....some solid ideas 💡 got me thinking dude.
Another great build.
Looks great and works better,what's not to like.
Pros and cons to every filter really. The method of filtration i personally use is the most efficient... but i hate it at the same time. I plan on making a video on it eventually to explain.
Hi Joey. I know this video is almost 1 year old, but i gotta ask. In my country glass aquarium is the most affordable type of aquarium, being said so i can only make internal sump with glass also. My question is, let's just say i'm gonna build a 85 gallons aquarium with a 8mm thick glass, is it okay to made the internal sump with a 3mm glass? just for the baffle(?). Pardon my English. Thankyou
+Oswindra Hermanu 1:55 joey states the pressure is equal. i think he is referring to the sump as a whole, all the acrylic looks to be the same 3mm. good look with the build
Another great video Joey. Soo easy to follow and understand, love it :)
Thanks! glad you enjoyed it
Would this work with an air powered return rather than a powerhead?
I'm thinking of trying this in my betta tank but don't want to much flow.
Sure, just do an airlift return. A piece of pvc pipe with an elbow at the top. Airstone in the pipe at the bottom. Here is an example: th-cam.com/video/dYLZ-BlcsK8/w-d-xo.html
***** cheers Joey.
I just bought an 80L aquarium with a build in back sump filter.
How many Litres per hour should be the water pump?
A 400L/h (5x 80) should be enough?
I wonder if it's possible to install a compartment like that in the middle of the aquarium, to split it into 2 parts operating on one filtration system?
Awesome and looks easy to build. Think I'm going to use this for my tank build! Thanks.
hey, iam setting up a 500l aquarium in my fishroom but i want to make a internal sump filter like you showed in the vid for it but i dont know if et would be good enough to keep my water clean for period of time and i dont know on witch side i have to put it to get the most out of it ? thanks a lot
Great new vid. awesome channel,. new subscriber here,. Tons of helpful uploads to digest in a matter of days!,. with this last one i think i know how i am gonna design my 80 gal. corner pentagon tank "which I hope to know how to weld its acrylic wall in an angle!!",.anyway,. i have a couple question if I may: is there a way to integrate a trickle system into this design? as I want to have a wet/dry and and fluidized bed,. something like the sump u've made for ur rays tank like 4 years ago. also,. how u prevent the k1 from getting into the pump chamber?
one last noob question,. the airstones in the k1 bed, and a spray bar almost at the water level, to agitate the water surface from the pump, would eliminate the need of an airstone in the main display?,. i just like it to be neat, no movement there
Love watching these how could i incorporate and algae scrubber a surface skimmer (or are the all same) internal overflow like the corner bucket heater spongr 2 airstones one for substrate level multicoloured mood light and volcano stone (red to mimmick lava) thanks adam
Hey, Joey. I am planning to build Back wall filter for my 60 gallon tank what type of pumps do I need. Need help please reply.
These videos allmost make me want to get back into fishkeeping
Almost!?!?!? You better get yourself a fish tank ASAP!! ;)
***** just started planning a small shrimp tank to start with :D
Dude you def kick ass on diy this idea is awesome ...great work
hey joey awesome video man. i love this kinds of filters but ive never known how to build them, so thank you for showing me. When i get my flowerhorn a bigger tank im going to do this forsure!!! thanks again for the upload!!
Your welcome!
Joey's other video, a 3D background, plus this video, plus the sandfall video, plus some simple aquaponics...4-in-1 ! Water heater will be in there also, so no eyesore inside the aquarium.
Obviously I won't make a huge 3D to lose even more space, I might go with the rubber-mat style fake rock background.
Ahhh man yes!! Been looking for this. So silicone is fine on acrylic? Or is acrylic glue best? I'm using all acrylic.
can you use a hmf in a lrge sump compartment? ive been using a 20x12x5in thick hmf in mine for 3 weeks and my water isnt crystal clear. i was expecting better performance. i did make it .5in larger on all sides for a snug fut
hey joey id really like to see how to build a continuous flow system you have any ideas for one of those?
Is there a reason or benefit to having the bubble rate so high.? I understand you need enough flow to keep the K1 media in constant motion, but couldn't you dial down the flow a bit? Seems to me, a little less flow would be much quieter and splash less.
Thanks. I've been thinking of this but didn't know how to go about this. Now I need a drill.
Hello Joey, I just had a catastrophe with my 70 gallon saltwater tank in which all the fish died. Not sure exactly what killed them all. I do speculate one thing but not sure. after seeing some of your videos, I'm interested in turning it into a freshwater fish (possible discus fish) tank with the 3d under water fall and in tank filter. Do you believe that this is possible and do you have any suggestions. I don't want to lose a ton of space but definitely want to make it an unique and interesting freshwater tank.
Im wanting to use this style of filter for my new breeding rack how ever instead of the fluidized bed i would like to use a basic seachem matrix or bio nood filter media in the main filter section.
do you think that will be fine? also is there any calculations of size i need ect? its to filter roughly 450lt of water and i have around 100lt set up for it now do you think ill need the filter area to be bigger?
Hey Joey, was wondering if i can put 3 holes near the bottom to also filter out debris from the floor of the tank, i would run it on a Barebottom tank
This may seem like a stupid question but what is a fluidized bed and what are its benefits?
I like this filtration method and I'd like to make one for my tank. But instead of building it in the inside of the tank I would prefer to build it on the outside so it doesnt take space in the inside. Is that possible? Can I place a sump filter non over or under it but at the back so its completly hidden?
Very useful video for me as I'm planning to make one in nano tank
good idea. Have fun.
+The king of DIY bro can u upload another vedio for nuvo 10 gallon with black sticker
If I did this same exact filtration on the side wall for a 55 gallon aquarium, would it be enough filtration for 5-6 adult discus? Or would that also depend on the pump used?
Hey Joey, I am planing on building a tank for the top of my desk the measurements are Width: 47 Height: 7" Depth: 22'' I am having problems on how to order the acrylic, and how I want them to cut it. This will be my first ever tank build. tank is for catfish mainly a cupple of banjo's.
Hey do you think this could work with the plywood aquarium. Im planing on bulding a plywood aquarium for my turtle and i would like a good filter system for her.
Thanks
I was just going to ask, if you had the space, would you want to add another channel that allows the water to trick through bio balls that are not submersed in water? So rather than flowing up throught the bio media, it would trickle down?
what happens to all the dirt and other stuff that settle down at the bottom of the tank, how do you take care of it???
circulation in the tank will keep it suspended until it is removed. If you have anything actually settling on the floor of the tank for any real amount of time, you dont have proper circulation.
+The king of DIY thank you for such a quick response!
Hey joey, really need your advice on this one right here! So I live in an apartment and I don't have much space at home, that's why I really like this video, saves a lot of space and money.
I want to build this into the side wall of my 10 G aquarium. The tank itself will be planted with capped dirt substrate, I will be keeping 10 RC shrimp, 3 oto cats and a betta in there. I was thinking of dividing the media chamber into two. Putting fluidized pool sand in bottom 2/3s and putting bio balls into the top 1/3 and throwing in a peace lily and/or pothos with the bioballs to filter nitrates. Do you think all of that would fit into a 10 G? what do you think I should use to partition the media chamber with for the fluidized sand compartment, mesh or sponge filter? I know smaller tanks require more maintenance but actually I want to make a self sustaining nano tank, do you think I will be doing water changes more than 2 times per year max. with this kind of system?
Hi joey how do you calculate the size of the holes? Formula? Thanks
Sweet filter idea, great info, I didn't know that thin of Plexiglass would work, thanks for the video=)
Depends on the design. Since the water level is virtually the same on either side, there is no pressure.
Can I use this design for discus breeding thank? Joey plz let me know thanks
Hey Joey. Will this kind of filter be suitable for my giant gaurami tank? Which is the best filter option that i can consider for the tank ? My gaurami messes up the whole tank in 3 4 days after water change :|
Awesome for sharing. LFS at my place have been selling aquariums like this 2 years ago. We call it side sump tank. :p
it´s great, my main man! how can u incorporate sand (as filter media) and algae scrubber (in order to decrease nitrate level) into this project to make it even more perfect?
do you have to do this integrated filter without the trim or can you do it with the trim
I have a 8x2x2 tank and I'm thinking of doing this all the way at the back of it but only thing that's stopping me is the overflow dont want to wake up to most of my tank water on floor so what do u surgest doing coukd u do a big tank with same type of idea all the way along the back to show me thanks
Rewatch the section at 1:15. If you don't build the dividers to the top of your tank you'll never end up with it overflowing onto the floor!
Can you use acrylic paneling in a glass tank? I'm thinking about doing this to a 33 or 40 long!
hi
joey im copying ur idea n making this filter
i have a few questions
i want a flow rate of 360 gallons per hour how many holes should each baffle have and what size
as for the return pump does the hole need to be the exact same size of the powerhead nozzle or can it be a little bigger?
He probably won't reply as this is an old video, however I can try.
The flow rate is determined by your pump, as you drill the holes and set it up you will find the compartments will drain quickly if you do not have large enough holes for the water to go in. In this case you just drill the holes larger, unfortunately it's really just trial and error. However as long as the holes don't have large cracks, and aren't too big for fish to be sucked into them, you won't have a problem with the holes letting in too much water. Using this method as long as you have a strong enough pump you will get the desired flow rate.
Matt Sladden lmao I've allready done it
it was a pain in the arse siliconing the baffles in such a tight space
and when it was completed the water pressure made it bow and release the silicone glue lol so i took it apart. i probably didnt use thick enough acrylic. anyways it was a failure n ill just buy a canister filter now.
ZAIN HUSSAIN how long did you let it set? And TBH that sounds like you didn't have big enough holes as the pressure should be the same on both sides
Matt Sladden 48 hours i used 3mm acrylic and each baffle had like 25 holes standard nail sized
ZAIN HUSSAIN the physics of that make no sense then? Did you silicon the baffles to the main piece?
Can I know what is the size of tank you are showing in this video like LxWxH
Hey Joey I have a completely unrelated question but I really need some help. I'm currently having a swim bladder problem with my Warmouth Bass. I removed him from my tank into quarantine. I have tried everything the internet has to offer about this condition but he wont eat and he lays sideways on the bottom. I don't know what to do anymore so if you (or anyone else) have any suggestions please let me know, I really don't want to lose him.
Have you made a 3d background filter and if so where would you get the background