How to build an internal canister filter for your aquarium.
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HOW TO: Build an aquarium canister filter INTERNAL
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Will two be enough for 100 gallon tank
Great video I have always wanted to try to make a canister out of pvc. How hard would it be to make it external? One thing I noticed though, Seems like the holes in the bottom arent doing much standing it up like that. What’s your estimate of the biggest tank this would work for??
Hello there and thank you for your video. The filter that you build there, can it hold an approximately 40 gallons tank?
I'm trying to build one, does entire canister have to be covered by water?
The bit hes using is called a christmas tree bit or step bit if anyone was wondering
Hey Joey, I dont know if you have covered this already but how about making one with this type of Cheap PowerHead Pump but instead of internal make it external hanging on the back of the tank?
These are the best.
Your media looks like Coco Puffs
This is an awesome idea for smaller tanks from 2ft to 4ft. 👌❤️
Where can I get this pump? I can't find any anywhere that has that little intake arena to insert into the filter
Would it be beneficial to add poly-fil to the pvc so help clear tank ? PVC would have sponge filter , than bio-logical than add some poly-fil .
Would this work for turtles? (If not could you suggest which DIY would be the nest for aquatic turtles)
What media do you use
Hay Joey I'm thinking of using this idea for a 6ft tall column aquarium. Or would it better to use an air pump?
Dude you just saved me like 30 bucks. Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Just found this video. I have a 120 tank. You said that this filter is for a 100 gallon or less tank. Would 2 of the canisters a little larger work for my tank?
can i use activated carbon in place of the bio media?
Awesome ideas. Can you use carbon in the internal filter?
smart idea
e bay sells dozens of these pumps.
you know I've always found at the filters that I build on my own turn out to perform better than what you buy in the store for ten times the cost. 500 dollars for eheim canisters vs 40 dollars for 5 gallon homebuilt that actually keeps my water cleaner longer, or 100 dollars for this style vs 20 bucks, you tell me……
joe never replays?
love this idea! I've been watching a lot of your diy filter videos trying to decide which one to make. in the ones where you use pvc, you use the white stuff mainly. they make a darker grey colored pvc as well. would this be suitable to go in the tank if I want to disguise the pvc more? thanks!
this could work as a reactor ???
Great video! Is there a way to install an inline heater to this filter?
i can't find these pumps anywhere,anyone know where to find them or what brand or HP or anything? been looking then up but just see like different shaped ones and some are high so I know those aren't the ones
what would you recommend for a a 4in RES in a 60 gallon tank? what size pump and PVC? any help would be awesome I just subscribed thanks man
i have watched all of your videos and you are sooo cool. you inspired me to become the DIY fish person that i am today. Thank you
Great idea, I think this is the filter for me! appreciate you uploading these, man! :3
Hey joey can i know what is that beeds u used, can i also use any other similar beeds for the filter like this am about to do, pls guide me what else i can use ?
what kind of pump should i get i already have a diy sump courtesy of you. My tank is 150 Gallons (3 turtles) I have an Active Aqua, AAPW800 800-GPH hooked to my sump i just need a pump for my canister (quite pump please) Thanks
Hello DIY, where exactly can I buy that pump? Thank you!
hi there.
love your videos, so informative . I have a question for you. I am settings up a 100 gallon and was going to diy a canister filter but seen your build on the internal canister and loved it. my question is if I make 2 out 8th 3" pipe with a 420 gph rated power head each with carbon, filter floss and lava rock do you think this will be enough to keep my tank right once I stock it up? thanks brother and keep on keeping on with your videos , they rock
What size PVC do I need for a 10 gallon? My tank came with a hang on the back filter that only has a plastic screen for a bio filter it has cartridges that that has batting with active carbon. I was thinking that I could build one of these to either assist my current filter or to totally replace my filter with sponge, carbon, the ammonia remover stones, and lava rock.
Can you give me link for the pump please? I really appreciate it.
cheap and best…
Nice Job that will work good!!
Nice! They do make black PVC, but it's a bit harder to find and much less visible in your tank.
is this filter works well
wouldn't using PVC irrigation piping for your filter intake be better than drilling holes in regular PVC piping
what is the size of that aquarium you use like the dimensions and how much gallons does it use?
Hi. Awesome video.
I have a some questions.
What is the name of the pump you are using?
What's the specific sponge you are using?
Thanks! 🙂
i need some help first time doing this and not really good with DIY lol. I want to build one for my 85 gallon freshwater tank. what can of pump are you using in the video and will Fluval Biomax Bio Rings work for the filter?
With that filter, how many gallons do you believe it could filtrate?
where do you get those little pomps