DIY Aquarium Overhead Sump Filter
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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@freddievara8117
4 жыл бұрын
Fishaholic 250 gallon tank pathos doing great😎👌
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
250 gallon is a massive tank mate, plant would be busy as filtering the water.
@SKYCRICKETdotNet
4 жыл бұрын
@@Fishaholic Nice DIY video
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@celikal-quranchannel4026
Жыл бұрын
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This is a cool box , way better than the 100 planter box videos I seen
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed the video.
Very good project. Thanks for sharing.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Khalid, appreciate your comment and thank you for stopping by.
Thanks for making and sharing this wonderful recipe video
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I am glad that you like the overhead sump filter built at home.
Well done. I had to follow suit and give it a ‘ sump up’.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, I am planning to build an other top filter next month with bit of upgrade in size and proper plumbing.
Badass ideas, OMG you are boss with this DIY filtration.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, glad you like the DIY top aquarium filter.
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😎
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
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.
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 🇬🇧
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and I am glad that you have learnt something from this channel. Have a good day
Learned something here! Thank you for sharing this.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by and watching my video.
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.
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
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..
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome friend and I wish you best of luck.
Very informative video. Great job.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your feedback, thank you.
Very good video 👍👍
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate your compliments
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😉👍🏻
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate and appreciate your time watching and commenting
Very nice catch!! Keep up the good work!
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank for watching friend
Beautiful aquarium 😎👍👍👍
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Hi there., Im your new Freind #831. Thanks fir sharing. Love it.. ❤️ great build..
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked the video
Keep it up & as always; thanks for the support / comments! :)
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud and have a good day
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.
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
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.
Nice project brother. Subbed
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro 😀
Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job friend 😀😎👍🤩
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, appreciate your kind words
@mikescollectiblemadness9498
5 жыл бұрын
@@Fishaholic ur welcome friend 😀
Amazing video a Big thumbs up stay connected..
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend
Very nice
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bro
Nice catch. Thanks for sharing my dear friend
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I am happy that you like the home built overhead sump filter for the aquarium.
Excellent diy OH sump
@Fishaholic
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, one of my very first few videos
Wow nice job. Its amazing 😎👍👍. Congratulations for your ads
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 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 👍👍💯
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Well done mate, it does work really well 👍
Nice diy Sir,
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend, this overhead filter is doing a great job so far.
Good DIY build bud.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel, appreciate your comment and have a great week.
Nice video! I will be trying this for my ranchu tank.
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you could even add pothos and other plants in the filter
Great DIY, I subscribed for more.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend, I have uploaded an other video last week on aquarium top filter DIY.
I like this video and Love DIY Aquarium
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and am glad that you have enjoyed overhead sump filter build.
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,..✌🏼..
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
Good
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud
Nice video thanks 🙏🌺🌸❤️❤️❤️🇯🇵
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, have a good day
*hello fantastic tutorial thank very much mister.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️*
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
Nice great idea.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate 😀
Wow ! This was a nice video ! Thanks alot for sharing ❤ I'm a new friend here , hope to stay connected
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, have a good day
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?
@Fishaholic
6 ай бұрын
Hey mate, these blue flexi hose came with aquarium pumps that I bought on ebay. Thank you for your feedback
I was looking at doing something more expensive but now I can just pop into bunnings
@Fishaholic
2 жыл бұрын
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.
This is so awesome my friend thanks for the videos
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend for stopping by and posting such a nice comment.
Nice video new fc from thailand😄
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, have a good day
Nice video my friend👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching overhead sump filter that I build for my aquarium. Appreciate your time friend 👍
Supper sharing....
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
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
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Nice idea mate, it will keep tank water oxygenated too
Very mch talented
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Riza 😀
This i so cool DIY keep it up!!
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Yea mate, made this overhead sump filter for my goldfish tank. Thank you for watching and I appreciate your positive feedback
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.
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@gohukun850
4 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
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.
Simple but effective aquarium filtration system!
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend and appreciate your kind words
I m also thinking about building that sump
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
It will be a good idea to build one mate, thanks for watching
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!!
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Agree mate, as long as you have patience, eBay is the best. Appreciate your comment 👊
Yes your diy stuff was working
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Manipur, have a great day.
@akoijamforever
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro
Nice keep it up From punjab india
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend
Nice 👍 video new friend here 👋👋💖💖💖
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment
Love the project thanks for sharing
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching mate and appreciate your comment
where did you buy the bin with the dividers? is there a link? Thanks
@Fishaholic
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, the only place I have known is Bunnings warehouse in Australia. Don't think it is available on ebay or Amazon.
Woow amazing work
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend, glad you like the making of my overhead sump filter for 4 feet aquarium.
Very nice new friend
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
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
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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
Maybe someday i will build this for my guppy 😁
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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 video 👍👍
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
Do you know when my guppy fry will start showing color or the gender
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
One thing did not understand why the white pipe was used. pls guide
@Fishaholic
2 жыл бұрын
You can use any type of hose as outlet. My newer overhead filter has pvc pipes with proper connection.
Nice video like 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching this DIY overhead sump filter build
Greetings new friend are always successful...🙋👍👍💖💖
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend for stopping by and posting a nice comment 👍
Wow im try this looks cool
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend
Thank you a lot for those informations, I really injoy.
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate your comment
nice vedio. i like fish.. actually i have pool for my fish 😁😁
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Wow that awesome, what sort of fish do you have in the pool?
@angkoldcolo8340
5 жыл бұрын
@@Fishaholic koi fish only 😂😂
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Wow that's amazing mate
Liked and subscribed!
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend
Nice 254 superb 🤝👍🔔🔔🙏🏻
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud
Good vedio thanks for sharing new friend 👍done,
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend
Could you please provide the Bunnings link for container or the exact description 🙂
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, exact description is Handy Storage Medium Grey Spare Parts Tray. I wish you good luck in building your filter.
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
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
Very nice channel 👍 and good job 👌 thanks for your share 🌸i hope we can be good friends 💞
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching this DIY tutorial on building overhead sump filter, have a good day
Very very nice sir thanks somuch
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video Ysrar, and appreciate your kind words. Have a nice weekend.
Where I will get that filter container?
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
I bought it from Bunnings Warehouse. Not sure if it is sold on ebay or Amazon. Have a look around and you might be able to find something similar.
nice video thank's for sharing !☺☼☼♥♥♫♫
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend and have a great week.
Hi, can you please explain why you fitted 2 outlet pipes ? And is you tank marine or fresh water ?
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@alfst5546
5 жыл бұрын
Fishaholic ok, many thanks 👍
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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.
I'm giving it a sumps up! :))
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate and I am glad that you like this overhead sump filter that I built for my 4 feet goldfish tank.
Başarıları hayırlı akşamlar 😊👍🏼destek için burdayım hedıyemı bıraktım 😊👍🏼👍🏼
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud
I really need you help .I also have the same type of filter but I could not stop that small bubbles which goes to the tank..and ya I have lots of plants no Co2.. I still see small bubbles in the tank 😭😭
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, just wanna ask some more questions to have a better understanding of how your top filter setup is. Are the bubbles only at the surface level of water or are they on the glass of the tank. Is water level in the tank too low compare to the outlet hose? Does the outlet suck some air when the water returns to the tank.
@termux007
5 жыл бұрын
@@Fishaholic on top the tank surface level yes
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, I don't see any issue with bubbles on the surface level of water as the disturbance oxygenates the tank. If it is a concern then lower your outflow so it is submerged in the tank.
WOW thanks This is Amazing ☯️👩🌾😉😊
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate your compliments
This is so awesome! I’m new!
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend and have a good weekend
nice
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
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
Great build new sub
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you heaps
this filter is OK for marine tank
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate, I would have no clue about marine tank. I have built this filter for fresh water tank and it is doing a great job so far.
Great DIY // What's the name of the pump your using??
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
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, where is the place to sell an aquarium filter like that
@Fishaholic
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, the only place I have known is Bunnings warehouse in Australia. Don't think it is available on ebay or Amazon.
I have 30" × 12"× 18" h approx(100 liter) aquarium. I watch your home made top filter video. I make home made sump top filter .But I confused which capacity power head I use. Please suggest me
@Fishaholic
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vicky, 500 LPH would do a good job. You can go for 800LPH if your fish doesn't mind high flow rate. Check the height powerhead can lift water up, to ensure its not losing any flowrate.
@donlofting4268
2 жыл бұрын
slower the better
Nice. I would add a bag of charcoal too.
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul, I added some later on to the filter. Appreciate your advise
what is name box..??
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, It is a spare parts tray that you can buy from Bunnings Warehouse.
What's the name of the box
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate, I don't exactly remember the name. I bought it from bunnings warehouse and it was in tools storage containers section.
L567,,,,,, waooo amazing beautiful nice friends...i support...
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend, I am glad that you have enjoyed watching overhead sump filter video that I made for my aquarium
Good fliter nice
@Fishaholic
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, really appreciate it
DIY Aquarium Overhead Sump Filter complete
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching friend and I really appreciate your time. Have a good night.
Good filter
@Fishaholic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
Cool 👍 new to your channel
@Fishaholic
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel bro