HOW TO: $8 Aquarium sterilizer

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In today's video, i show you how to build an aquarium water sterilizer that will only cost you $8.
What I used to cement the wires: • AQUARIUM SAFE Silicone...
Disclaimer: This is only what I THINK the twinstar does. I could be wrong here. The point of the video is to share my ideas and inspire some of your own. As always, proceed with caution and insure you do some testing and further research prior to adding this to your aquarium.
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  • @JungleScene
    @JungleScene8 жыл бұрын

    youre too good to us joey!! freezing your nuggets off to do a build for our entertainment that maybe only 1% of us will ever do.... youre awesome man.

  • @andrewfaiella9108
    @andrewfaiella91088 жыл бұрын

    What's up Joey! Nailed another DIY project, your videos are always keeping hobbyists like myself interested and up to date with simple but effective builds. Regardless of the project I am continually learning something new. In one of your next videos it would be great to see an update on your discus! Also I would like to hear your opinion on caring for discus from more than one breeder in the same tank. Thanks, cheers!

  • @llanttribell3736
    @llanttribell37368 жыл бұрын

    I'm sooo happy you did a diy for this product. you've just saved me a little bit of money haha

  • @NaturalAquaria
    @NaturalAquaria8 жыл бұрын

    Great job, brother! Having used the Twinstar myself (testing to see if it was a product we'd like to carry) I too found that the effects were minimal.

  • @thekingofdiy

    @thekingofdiy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Big Als right? You do an awesome job on their channeI. This was more of a curious project, you wont see one on my aquariums though. Some have had great success with them in the UK, but i doubt they will ever make a splash in N.A. I'll stick to UV.

  • @NaturalAquaria

    @NaturalAquaria

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yep, Big Al's :) thanks for the kind words! I have to agree that UV is a much better option for most. Nice to see the aquarium industry dabbling in other forms of sterilization, though.

  • @andysaravia7988
    @andysaravia79887 жыл бұрын

    OMG !!! YOU ARE THE KING MAN !!! i am from peru, i will try this ideas on my own aquarium !!

  • @lucassp5167
    @lucassp51678 жыл бұрын

    One of your best videos, well done!

  • @prajilshrestha5784
    @prajilshrestha57848 жыл бұрын

    thank you joey. always wanted this video from you 😁

  • @gtube002
    @gtube0028 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joey, great channel with great content, keep it up

  • @luukhoffman2282
    @luukhoffman22827 жыл бұрын

    Im just wondering if I can use this like an Ogrow for my hydroponic system. Does it oxidize the water better than an airstone?

  • @joseandrescervantes5612
    @joseandrescervantes56127 жыл бұрын

    CONGRATULATION! GREAT VIDEO, just i have a question, Does this device affect the mosses? especially the flame moss!

  • @whocare9942
    @whocare99428 жыл бұрын

    thanks for these videos. i just bought my first 75g and am so grateful for your tips on reducing costs for my fish so I can put that money to their fancy food.

  • @xSean145
    @xSean1457 жыл бұрын

    this is awsome and so simple. Thank you! this seems like a really good way to oxyginate the water.

  • @marypead4260
    @marypead42606 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video, thanks for your efforts in making it.

  • @kieranwilliams-denton5447
    @kieranwilliams-denton54478 жыл бұрын

    Love the ending and nice little project

  • @vinishshetty8055
    @vinishshetty80557 жыл бұрын

    hey joey love your videos, with some 3d printing and assembling this could become a marketable product.

  • @thomasbarrett3608
    @thomasbarrett36087 жыл бұрын

    What are the oxygen levels before and after use? I've seen a device like this for aquaponics, and this video was real helpful for some trial and error of my own. Thanks for the great vids.

  • @MAFishGuy
    @MAFishGuy8 жыл бұрын

    hey congrats on hitting 200k soon man.

  • @carraplaps
    @carraplaps8 жыл бұрын

    Great video Joey!

  • @daledog16
    @daledog168 жыл бұрын

    I got to admit that the Twinstar is pricey but it has help my planted aquarium out significantly in the last month and a half. DIY or a Twinstar I think are great for killing algae and helping with many other issues. I recommend any type of a product for beginners or experience aquarium hobbyist.

  • @user-hw9tr1cg5q
    @user-hw9tr1cg5q6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the idea ..... Run it how many hours a day...?

  • @skogsshrimpandstuff7693
    @skogsshrimpandstuff76938 жыл бұрын

    great video Joey!

  • @aquawoman6475
    @aquawoman64758 жыл бұрын

    Super Cool! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @torjones1701
    @torjones17018 жыл бұрын

    Well, that's one way to encourage "Extra Energy" in your presentations! :)

  • @filipe6610
    @filipe66108 жыл бұрын

    Muito bom o canal Parabéns .....

  • @kyler3683
    @kyler36838 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Joey, $8 is pretty incredible. Have you done a video on a DIY uv sterilizer? I'm gearing up to build a bigger tank and I'm gonna need a uv as I'll be deleting my canister and going for a Refugium sump. I'd keep the canister but I've got some hang on backs that need the axe!!

  • @AlexGarcia-gw2cy
    @AlexGarcia-gw2cy8 жыл бұрын

    cool video joey!

  • @Pedrusko
    @Pedrusko8 жыл бұрын

    Two birds, one shot. Aquarium tips and english practice. :D :D :D Great channel.

  • @younisIT
    @younisIT6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, how long time i use it in aday or 24 hour?

  • @primitivegaragetracy3285
    @primitivegaragetracy32858 жыл бұрын

    just wanted to say love the videos !!!! you actually inspired me to build my own tank and get a arowana !!!! and make a oscar tank !!!

  • @thekingofdiy

    @thekingofdiy

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Matthew tracy awesome!

  • @timmyfingaz100
    @timmyfingaz1003 жыл бұрын

    I've been looking around the internet for information about these and where do I find this? On a channel I have been following for a while also one that I trust the information from!! Good luck with the move to the new location!

  • @aceaquascapes
    @aceaquascapes8 жыл бұрын

    Loving your projects, Thanks and all that effort is really appreciated worldwide, could you share any alternate of the RO/DI water systems which are expensive of some aquarium brands, is there any way we could achieve somewhat less or equal kind of water quality with the 3 stage common water RO units which we use in kitchen cabinets for drinking use.... what is the difference between the standards and thier output. Thanks.

  • @aussieaeromodeler
    @aussieaeromodeler8 жыл бұрын

    Hi Joey , just wondering if that sterilizer affects the Ph of the water at all ?

  • @unicmob
    @unicmob8 жыл бұрын

    Nice tutorial. Would this work with a 5v phone battery adapter instead of battery?

  • @katiekelley3984
    @katiekelley39848 жыл бұрын

    any plans to show how to make an ultraviolet stabilization system?

  • @anishjpeter
    @anishjpeter4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thanks

  • @Dwatson83
    @Dwatson837 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joey can you use this thing for microbubble scrubbing in a reef aquarium

  • @austindunford
    @austindunford6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the how to video. I was able to make this successfully on my first try. I did a very basic one that doesn't look great, but does the job. Now for the real challenge. How often and how long should I run it for?

  • @kreynolds1123

    @kreynolds1123

    2 жыл бұрын

    Four years have past since you commented. What setup do you have and what did you find worked for you?

  • @austindunford

    @austindunford

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kreynolds1123 I have gone through several set ups since. This particular try failed with in a few weeks. I later bought one and they don't last more than 4 months in my current warter. I hope this is what you meant

  • @huntertrinkley9997
    @huntertrinkley99978 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joey have u ever made a stream tank, if so please link the video as I can't find it, if not can u make a video about one?

  • @AQUANUT
    @AQUANUT8 жыл бұрын

    That is a cool build man

  • @TheRedMammon

    @TheRedMammon

    7 жыл бұрын

    will this work for my 55?

  • @jeanpierreragequit1726
    @jeanpierreragequit17267 жыл бұрын

    Thank you !! Thank you so much! Greeting from France !!

  • @souravgt2583
    @souravgt25838 жыл бұрын

    YOU ARE GREAT JOEY .KEEP IT UP. YOU MADE IT SO EASY AND VERY LOW COSTING. BUT I HAVE ALREADY HAVE IT, IT COST ME 83 DOLLARS.

  • @mkmcgee
    @mkmcgee8 жыл бұрын

    I think your fan club would not be offended if you wore a jacket while filming. LOL

  • @kalebrinehart4471
    @kalebrinehart44718 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joey, can you do an update to 1 fish 2 fish? I just re-watched the video and I would like to see how they have progressed!!!

  • @robertdillon2253
    @robertdillon22536 жыл бұрын

    Would this not work for oxygenation in a power outage?

  • @drarbo1
    @drarbo15 жыл бұрын

    How often or not would I run this in my tank?

  • @dkouyou
    @dkouyou8 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joey, where did you buy the funnel screens?

  • @mohsenaghdam3136
    @mohsenaghdam31367 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your Great video,but is it safe for your fish,can we replace it with airstone?

  • @yourior
    @yourior8 жыл бұрын

    this is what i called diy

  • @thekingofdiy

    @thekingofdiy

    8 жыл бұрын

    yup!

  • @akshayrajput2488

    @akshayrajput2488

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its wrong peope dont do it you might kill your shrimp in tank.. electrolysis promotes crossion your copper wire will corrode in like 2days of useage and turn into copper sulphate that will desolve in water over time...

  • @quackerzdb

    @quackerzdb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@akshayrajput2488 There is no copper in stainless steel. As long as his wires are sealed to the water, no copper can be released.

  • @darrencarter9419
    @darrencarter94198 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joey, really enjoy your videos. How about a video of your camera and post production set up? Seems like a lot of fish people have an interest in photography.

  • @johngoff7637
    @johngoff76378 жыл бұрын

    Seems like a pretty cool addition to small hospital / quarantine tanks. Joey, any thoughts on using a wall adapter that puts out 6-12vdc as the power source? Then you could automate it with a timer.

  • @johngoff7637

    @johngoff7637

    8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as always by the way. :-)

  • @itshector5436
    @itshector54368 жыл бұрын

    Hey joey my friend wants to know what plant he can use to lower nitrate that are safe for his rays, is it the mother plant?

  • @MohamedAfzal
    @MohamedAfzal5 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the information. i also wonder how this doctor thing work, since it don't inject any medication to water i thought what it do making those bubbles.. anyways i got the technical information that i wanted. thanks man

  • @rivahkillah
    @rivahkillah8 жыл бұрын

    Would this be beneficial to a Walstad style planted tank? Curious what it exactly cleans/kills?

  • @rexwater1
    @rexwater12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Very interesting

  • @steveortez2613
    @steveortez26138 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @sarahmcinroy2321
    @sarahmcinroy23216 жыл бұрын

    Do you think this would be an effective emergency oxygenator? Like the peroxide and potato one you made?

  • @ivortan8731
    @ivortan87317 жыл бұрын

    does it work as a 02 diffuser as well? it looks pretty similar.

  • @davidmiller5832
    @davidmiller58327 жыл бұрын

    Is stainless ideal for the anode and cathode? Eventually isn't the screen going to deteriorate into the water? I would think iron would be better. Would it? Im not sure. Been a few decades since I was in science class.

  • @udaraamarasinghe7944
    @udaraamarasinghe79445 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for video. may i know why water turn into yellow or near brown color within mins. ( i have created with stain and steel mesh) ??

  • @sirtko
    @sirtko7 жыл бұрын

    do u think it's ok to have something like this with an aquaphonic system, with fish and plants???

  • @MrOutlawnative
    @MrOutlawnative8 жыл бұрын

    Cool project.

  • @jrmarchesini
    @jrmarchesini4 жыл бұрын

    I think I have seen this kind of equipment somewhere else. But it was used to increase O2 level in the water. In hydroponics it is important that the solutions has some O2. Could you check this with a DO meter? In a recirculating system could it be used to disinfect the system prior activation? Nice videos, I like them, keep the good work.

  • @Wrcryan247
    @Wrcryan2478 жыл бұрын

    Hey joey last night we bought our first arowana he/she is around 8" currently he/she has had few mealworms today do you have any tips for me like food and are tanning lights important (Hbrtg arowana) thanks

  • @clearriver5987
    @clearriver59877 жыл бұрын

    hi the king ... can i ask something .........how many hour must on , all the day.. or

  • @GabrielMachado84
    @GabrielMachado845 жыл бұрын

    How about the "Chihiros Doctor Bluetooth Algae Remover", selling at eBay for $60? Any thoughts?

  • @NiPok86
    @NiPok867 жыл бұрын

    Would this work as an air stone replacement being micro bubbles?

  • @9squares
    @9squares3 жыл бұрын

    I hear you say it's maybe not the most efficient method for sterilization but it seems like it would be excellent for oxygenation?

  • @RD-kj9gq
    @RD-kj9gq5 жыл бұрын

    Would this be good for a quarantine tank

  • @dimi3215132
    @dimi32151326 жыл бұрын

    Hi, copper from the wire in the anode dissolved, im using 12V, you know why? Thanks

  • @OldSchoolFishGuy
    @OldSchoolFishGuy8 жыл бұрын

    That is one of your more impressive projects - outside of the tank builds (my favorites) - but I don't DIY - I just watch it LOL

  • @Arco326
    @Arco3266 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much .. this is really good ! The idea is sound. Probably could be used for reducing ammonia levels in Fish pond is we have larger Koi Ponds . Any comments are much appreciated.

  • @barryrudolph9542
    @barryrudolph95428 жыл бұрын

    Joey Is using copper speaker wire a good idea. The introduction of copper into the tank may not good for crustaceans.

  • @toantransong8295
    @toantransong82957 жыл бұрын

    Help ... Can I use this water for plant ? Tks a lot !

  • @brianbeach2459
    @brianbeach24598 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. You could you the housing to that light to make a bare cheep mini canister filter for 5 gal fry tank that those inside the tank. I did it for my fry when I was 16 34 years ago. Work real good use some of the filter matter from main tank.

  • @thehobbyist1742
    @thehobbyist17427 жыл бұрын

    the meshwire connected to negative pole is the only one that produce bubbles so it should be on upper position to prevent bubble clogging on the gap between the mesh wires.

  • @OfficialMouaStar
    @OfficialMouaStar8 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I have never heard of this water sterilizer until now!

  • @charbrunelle3221
    @charbrunelle32217 жыл бұрын

    By chance, did you check the O2 level of the water before and after. As this is used more for adding O2 to the water then it is for Sterilizing. As they work better then using an air stone.

  • @simogamez
    @simogamez7 жыл бұрын

    will this help with algea as well i'm getting a problem with red algea in with my fresh water tank

  • @GabeVarns
    @GabeVarns8 жыл бұрын

    Lol you should get a DIY Fishkeepers sweater and wear that!

  • @sbazain
    @sbazain8 жыл бұрын

    Joey I know this has nothing to do with this video I have a reef tank but I was looking at your power outage video and I was wondering if you can hook up a 12 volt pump to a car battery for emergency purposes battery packs for reef tanks are kind of expensive and don't last anything or maybe to 12 volt batt. sorry to stick this in here

  • @brianbeach2459
    @brianbeach24598 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on hitting 200,000 at 3:45 am est Jun 1st on KZread

  • @chavitoazul742
    @chavitoazul7428 жыл бұрын

    what are ur thoughts on that UV pen

  • @SuperSk8ta
    @SuperSk8ta8 жыл бұрын

    Nice job! :)

  • @whodeez
    @whodeez8 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Have you done a diy UV sterilizer?

  • @supermidwestG
    @supermidwestG8 жыл бұрын

    Instant fav...

  • @alexanderisonsanders
    @alexanderisonsanders7 жыл бұрын

    HELLO. I have an 18 W LED UV Blacklight that puts out a wave length of 395-405nm. Will this clarify my 15G fishtank????

  • @ColinJPatty
    @ColinJPatty5 жыл бұрын

    Does this only work with stainless steel mesh?

  • @David-cr5lo
    @David-cr5lo8 жыл бұрын

    Just watching this video, I saw the oxygen generator in a bottle wtih peroxide and potatoes. Since this thing creates O2 can you use it just like the oxygen generator for the tank in an emergency to impart O2 in to the tank?

  • @ericadams5019
    @ericadams50193 жыл бұрын

    the stainless funnel pieces, what are they called? No luck at Lowes or Amazon...

  • @lelegurame
    @lelegurame6 жыл бұрын

    Thx for sharing the technology behind it. Company should tell the consumer so humanity can learn

  • @jenniferlong5144
    @jenniferlong51445 жыл бұрын

    You're a genius!

  • @chrishanmanoj
    @chrishanmanoj7 жыл бұрын

    Hi DIY King big fan and loving your ideas but i didn't get any results of doing this, i tired it with 9W battery and nothing happens, after few minutes i felt the battery is heating up and didn't see any bubbles, any advice on this? thanks

  • @kayazukifiles

    @kayazukifiles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Chrishan Manoj Then you probably created a short circuit!! Measure the twister between your 2 leads outside the water. It should be infinitely high.

  • @stephanevanderlee
    @stephanevanderlee8 жыл бұрын

    hi Joey, Just wondering that maybe the twinstar is using a silver mesh, as silver has anti-microbial etc. effect when micro particles are in water. If so probably the reason for the $$$$ cost $$$$. Further to this after seeing their website I suspect that they are using different metal combinations for the different models hence the different effects. You are correct about the electrolysis breaking the algae spores, but in this case I think it goes further, as by having different metal meshes you create different nano particles which inturn have different benefits.

  • @joshuaolin573
    @joshuaolin5738 жыл бұрын

    I keep over complicating my ideas on an efficient UV steriliser. I.e. can the bulb be submerged? what kind of socket would I need and is there even a non-proprietary bulb I can use? what about UV led bulbs? are they just as efficient?

  • @PH020
    @PH0207 жыл бұрын

    where did you get those mesh screen ?

  • @unknownuser1357
    @unknownuser13576 жыл бұрын

    Have you done any testing to see if it does work?

  • @shrinandjaianand5405
    @shrinandjaianand54053 жыл бұрын

    I mean can I use current from electrical sockets or only or only from dc batteries 🙏🏼🙏🏼pls tell

  • @stormcast
    @stormcast7 жыл бұрын

    It would be useful to know how many time the sterilizer has to run to have a correctly sterilized water. ( X minute(s) per liter or gallion for example)

  • @maribelquinones640
    @maribelquinones6405 жыл бұрын

    How large can you make this and if it will need a larger power supply to run it

  • @davidwallis5645
    @davidwallis56457 жыл бұрын

    You should mention that this should never be used in saltwater, it will generate chlorine

  • @ArmandoDiazMiami

    @ArmandoDiazMiami

    4 жыл бұрын

    How?

  • @maniacram

    @maniacram

    4 жыл бұрын

    Armando Diaz chlorine released from sodium chloride - salt duh

  • @ArmandoDiazMiami

    @ArmandoDiazMiami

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the prompt reply. The "DUH" was clear condescension. It is your right to address people as you choose and I would defend your right to free speech. Good day sir. 🇺🇸

  • @alexeastham4118

    @alexeastham4118

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s chemistry

  • @justinwortham2644

    @justinwortham2644

    4 жыл бұрын

    Could it not also make hypochlorous acid? Maybe you’d need more than salt water.

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