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How to build an aquarium canister filter with inline heater.

Build a canister filter with external pump ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVWqq73mW_4
Build a canister filter with internal pump ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVlI7fGRKOw
Horizontal canister filter ► https://goo.gl/xB89ab
Build a hang on the back canister ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVlI7fGRKOw
Build an internal canister filter ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-SK90oRxeM
Build an inline heater ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pUtynNgoYc
Build an internal heater ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly_mlJfzS-8
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So I'm a big fan of Joey's videos – I've seen dozens and dozens of them, and I'm even a subscriber. I have truly learned a lot, and I appreciate the time and effort he puts into his videos – they are really great. However, with this one, I think it's a miss. I don't know how the Eheim heater will work if the minimum water level is above the in-line heater Uniseal at the top. I know it does not work because I built one myself and if that minimum water line (squiggly marker – see 2:04 right by the N in the UNISEAL marking on the Uniseal , right below his thumb) is not completely submerged, it will not turn on. I had to shave the inside of both the drilled hole in the PVC and shave the Uniseal hole out just a bit to make it work. It's working just fine now, but there isn't a video that I know of on YouTube that tells you this. A bit of a miss for this video – and the one prior that shows the actual build. I'm using a 3/4 Uniseal, an Eheim Jager 300W and 1-1/2" PVC – I tried it several ways to make this work and was unsuccessful. The head diameter of the heater is 1.2" and the max opening of the Uniseal is 1" – so it's not possible without shaving (ever so slightly) both the PVC and the Uniseal – I used a Dremel with the small cylindrical sander. I also have it being fed from my DIY canister filter (thanks to Joey, again 🙂 ).
Hi!
I'm building a canister filter, but since the Krylon fusion for plastic paint isn´t aveilable anymore at least in my country, i wonder, does krylon fusion all in one could be used for the pipes that go inside the tank?
Thak you so much for your videos.
Mae excelente idea
Can this be a hang on the back as well?
just came across your channel. loving it. Lots of great info, and you aren't painful to watch or listen to as some of the other channels are. And i love seeing the gallery
How your budget?🤔🤔
Will it suitable for 40gallon water
can i run this kind of filter in a saltwater setup?
Do you think this build could be adapted to a DIY in line U.V. sterilizer. Or would the U.V. light degrade the PVC and Uni-seal?
hey, how the best setup 4 or 5 tank filter?
can be using 1 canister filter? tank just small 50x30x25, and aquascape
do those internal pumps get dirty easily and clog? are they easy to clean? Also, what pump is that?
what power pump did you use
Do you cover types of pumps in your book? Want to build this for my turtle tank and want the quietest pump as possible
how did you do the bottom tube on the rounded surface? I'd imagine you drilled a tight fitting hole and ran 3/4 in pipe through, but what sealant or epoxy did you use?
Dang, these videos are just perfect…shows you don't always need to blow big money to get into the larger-sized aquariums of the hobby!
Hey
Could you make your dream filter and make a video?
I am wanting to make a canister filter that sits down below and under the aquarium. So it isnt seen. Is it possible? Plus do the never change water idea also. How would you go about this?
wat type of pump should i use?
Hey Joey. Any chance you will be making a horizontal version of this build?
Would really love that.
This is great and i made one of my own, but i have a problem. I keep mainly nano fish and i have been finding my fish stuck and dead to the pump intake! Any suggestions?
What are the chances of the heater being a fire hazard? The heater seems a bit to concealed within the pipe. Not to mention that Pvc can put out toxins when heated. I plan on building one in my "unheated garage" with the line going through my wall since my aquarium is directly on the other side. Winter gets cold here in Iowa. Thanks.
big like for you …thanks
Hey Joey, great vids as always. When I first saw your canister filter I always thought you should place the "out" at the flat end of the pvc pipe… maybe you could then just do 2 90 elbows to make it return back up… and then just glue some legs to it so it did not put pressure on the bottom pipe… then you wouldn;t have to worry about the connection not being that great for the "out" piping…. anyway just a thought, love the videos 🙂
I made some diy rocks for my tank, if you check my vids you'll see them. Looking forward to your next vids!
Hey, do you recon uniseals could be safely used in place of the bulkheads?
hmm a very short video for this week? is that all you did the past week? im smelling a secret project! haha but srysly nice vid joey! also loving the topic of the week vids!
YES YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. . .IN THIS HOBBY WE NEED AS MANY OPTIONS AS WE CAN….FREE THE CREATIVITY!!!!!
Long time follower, first time responder… I think I have only seen 1 video where you mentioned having an u/v sterilizer inline. Have not seen anything about how you would build one. I have ideas, but I would love an accomplished aquarist ideas. Like what wattage is actually needed. Also would it be more beneficial to having it inline right before water returns to the tank?
Would it be at all beneficial to run two, smaller heater, so another section of pvc as well? This would be theoretically to provide the back up incase one fails, like in a normal aquarium heater set up. And maybe heat the water better because of the increased contact time with the heater. Or would it just be an unnecessary redundancy? Thanks Joey
Any update on the DIY background for the 370g?
Hey joey hows it goin, i got a quick question for u man, what air pump do u recommend for my fish room i need to get air to about 30 tanks but am expanding evey mouth my goal is to have 200 breeding tanks all with sponge filtration, and there r so many different kinds and models and i have no idea wich 1 i need or wich ones i should be looking for, can u plz help me out here brotha???
wow
your videos have helped!
Hi, your videos are awesome! How about you consider make some thinks with arduino?
I'd like to see your take on a bell siphon.
hey Joey can you make a DIY GFO reactor?
Fired Up!!! Combination of two awesome diy
This is a great project! I'm definitely going to try it.
Hrm….I wonder if we can build an inline UV sterilizer
I like your ideas and find all your work inspiring.
Question if the pump blocks or pipe and no water can get to the filter and heater
will the heater not burn out ?
How about using under floor heating matting that is put under kitchen tiles? They come with a thermostat that I am sure can be jury rigged. Cutt the mat to size and sit the tank on top.
I cannot find the male threaded adapter with gasket through internet for the diy canister. Instead I will try with a male threaded adapter without gasket but with teflon tape. Someone recommends me this option.