Joey, I appreciate your clear, concise instruction demonstrations. You make a seemingly difficult task seem like a breeze.💨 Thank you

Thanks for the idea Joey. Built one for a 350 gallon tank and it cleaned it up within three days. Am working on a three canister system for an aquaponics system. Love the ideas, keep them coming.

I know this is just a demo but if they followed your example there could be a major problem with water all over the house. The PVC glue you used is missing a component. PVC glue comes with a another can canned the cleaner. You use the cleaner the same way you use the glue but without the cleaner first the glued only joint can easily fail, especially those connections under pressure from the pump.

@dmncanter

10 ай бұрын

They make primerless glue. I dont trust it, and nothing but the purple primer would pass inspection here, but its super low pressure. Itll probably be fine, id use primer too though if it was me just because im paranoid lol.

Good follow up to the first video. I feel like you're missing a ball valve on the other side of the union coming from the tank. (not a problem in your demo since the return line is above the water level but in a real tank this would likely be a an issue). This would only be required if the outflow from the canister is below the water line in the tank (I fill my tanks up beyond the trim so all my outflows are below the water line). If we don't have a way to close the return line to the tank during maintenance water will siphon back down through the pump until the return is exposed to air. This is definitely more economical than an FX6. Love my fluval and eheims but man, commercial canisters are EXPENSIVE! Tank on Joey.

Nice and affordable. I may have missed it but would add another valve between the bucket and pump so when you clean the water doesn't run out

I’m amazed by this, such a simple thing to do. I’m ABSOLUTELY doing this for my 125. Love this.

Nice build. You don't want to use vaseline for your seals because vaseline breaks down rubber. You should use 100% silicone plumbers grease to avoid your rubber breaking down and then leaking.

@TekPrimeMIA

5 жыл бұрын

Dow 111 is what we use for o rings in marine submersibles

@robertsalazar2700

4 жыл бұрын

Tek P I use Vaseline 😅

@chase_vaseleou

4 жыл бұрын

FYI don't build this. It leaks, search the comments, tons of people with issues, even after buying a better gasket. Any one try a water cooler? Like Igloo?

@woodworkerroyer8497

3 жыл бұрын

@@chase_vaseleou I worked at a company that used igloos for drinking water. Even the ones with screw on lids leak a bunch. Also, because they are insulated they way they are (double wall with foam between) they would be very difficult to waterproof as far as outlets and inlets. My solution to the lid leaking (what I assume you're talking about) is to use a normal lid, and just put the filter ABOVE the tank. No way for water to overfill, and no way for the lid seal to leak, since the filter doesn't have a siphon going into it. Yes, it is ugly, but it can't leak.

@Jayfighter08

Жыл бұрын

@@chase_vaseleou I was leaning more towards igloo ..glad someone( you) mentioned it!

thanks I used a lot of your DIY'S saved lots of money

Big Fired Up Friday thanks for finishing this build. Really enjoyed LIVE feed via Facebook.

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+Slim Tim Thanks Tim! See in the live feed today?

This is a awesome build. Thank you for sharing.

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Pickens Thanks Brian!

Thanks Joey! Building this filter was fun because it forced me to think about fluid mechanics as well as each part of my custom filter. I am waiting for my uniseald and plan to complete my version soon. Thanks to everyone for the comments and ideas. DIY building is now one of my favorite parts of the hobby!

@Peter12029

Жыл бұрын

6 year update how did it go?

@scottdouglaswashburn7769

Жыл бұрын

Back into aquarium hobby.feels good.

Well I got everything together and gonna try this project tomorrow. I am hoping to have it in use for a long time so I made a few adjustments. I also realize in the video he recommends some of the changes I will make. Like flexible tube and barbed fittings. I also bought a slightly bigger pump but it was very close to same price as one he recommends. Both on Amazon. I am not very good with video making anymore but I might try to video document my build and definitely thank Joey, King of DIY for helping me with this build. This will be my second time building a filter but first time having guidance. My first filter was terrible but I still used it for years not knowing it was just wasting electricity and not doing much. I hope for a lot better out come with this. I also bought some fancy physical material. I hope that doesn't effect the flow too much. Anyways I really appreciate your knowledge and sharing, thanks again King Joey.

@ven2132

8 ай бұрын

howd it go?

Man u a straight up genius... u r going to get yourself far doing what u do... love your channel... by far the best here... keep it up man congrats

This was actually a pretty great build. Even as you have it set up there for display purposes, it still looks awesome. I have a question, would you prefer this over the overflow and sump? It has a pro of being quieter than a sump, but it doesn't add volume to the tank like a sump would. In your opinion, which would be better on a discus tank?

You're brilliant and a blessing to those on a fixed income that enjoy the hobby

it would not surprise me if what you build actually filters water better Joey! Nice job.

Excellent video DIY King. I was very very disappointed seeing price tags of big canister filters. but this gives hope.

This is an awesome build!!! Thanks!!

You are the greatest... keep creation man... you are inspiration...

Thanks for sharing . It's been great that you have been doing so many live Facebook sessions . Keep it up

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Eugenio Love the live sessions! another one is starting in a few hours!

We have a humble 55 gal tank with an Aquaclear 70 hanging off the back and we are finding it isn't enough. So I'm getting good ideas for DYI filters from your channel. 🙂

love it. made this and the inline heater the other day couldnt be happier. works like a charm and my tank isnt filled with heaters and a nasty filter hanging on the back filter. Already had most of the stuff just had to buy $8.50 worth of pvc fittings thanks alot man.

@nicoleelliot2037

2 жыл бұрын

How do you get the gamma seal to actually seal? I’ve even tried a rubber hammer to get it tighter

The King! Thanks bro!

Finally Bro!!! I've been cussin you. Talkin about all these new upcoming projects while im running a 10 gallon rated penguin filter from walmart on my 125! Glad you came back to this one.

Great video Joey! I'm thinking about building one of these to filter my two 350 gallon tubs that I'll be using as outdoor guppy and pleco breeding ponds for my summer project. Like always nice videos man!

Awesome build

Thanks for such great tips... some similar diy projects for saltwater aquarium shall be highly appreciated though.

BEST canister filter video I've seen thus far..... And trust me..... I've seen hundreds

@shapst3838

8 жыл бұрын

well....I've seen thousands....

@derickpassram3626

8 жыл бұрын

...I've seen millions

@robawtic2151

7 жыл бұрын

I've seen billions.

@sharkskullfilms3592

7 жыл бұрын

I've seen trillions.

@ssvibhute

7 жыл бұрын

i,ve seen sextillions

you are the best...The King of DIY

A really fantastic video. I am seriously going to try and do this. One question though, how does the bucket fair under pressure? One of your biggest fans from south Africa all the best.

Joey, Awesome video and tutorial. I really enjoy your channel. How difficult do you think this would be to add a self priming button or something to that nature like you see on the marine land filters? Or, adding an aqualifter like you showed in the pvc overflow.

love your channel and your ideas keep up the good work

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+Jon Lewis Will do Jon! Thanks!

I really like this idea and plan to go forth with it. Although I was thinking about ramping it up by using three 6 gallon buckets. From the tank to the three buckets together linking together and back again.

Thanks so much for your knowledge, keep doing what your doing ,

G'day Joey, bloody great videos mate!! I realise this is pretty old now, but I have a quick question - why do you only use wool padding without the additional layers of coarse and medium sponge?

Oooooooh!! Thank you very mucho. I am going to build a canister filter, but its my first time and I feel nervius!!...but thanks for your video, I understand much better the function about these canisters filters.....sorry for my bad english, jejejeje...I send you good vibes from Guatemala City, thanks a lot!!

Joey, big fan, but I just don't see how the gamma seal lid can work. I tried it on two canisters; one lubricated, another dry-fitted. They both sucked in air (at the screw top, no bucket imperfections) and looked like they would implode, and of course shot out water once the power was off :( They just don't seem designed to hold pressure. Now I have a good prefilter so I can safely glue these shut without worrying about anything other than long-term maintenance, so it wasn't a total bust, but I just don't know if I can trust these seals unless you have some new advice for me. Thank you for what you do, you and others like you are essential for the progression of this hobby. -Tim

Hi is it possible to have a complete list of everything I need so I can go to the hardware store and pick em up (as you can tell I’m not a handy man)

@The King of DIY I built this filter and it's working. Things I learned: Don't put the pick-up too low in the tank, BECAUSE, when you shut the pump off, the siphon effect is too great, and it pushes water out of the gamma seal. The pump that you recommended is awesome, I like the speed controller. Full speed is too much for a 3/4 return, I may try to go bigger. With a 3/4 return it likes one click over half way. It's been 1 day and the big grime is gone but it's still a little cloudy, BUT NO more smell. Overall, this was a great build and I enjoyed it...Thanks!!

@hv9356

7 жыл бұрын

Here is my next revelation. The reason the siphon broke befor wasn't because of the return level. It was because the pump was turned up, causing air pockets in the bucket, when the pump turned off the air pockets broke the siphon... At low speed when turned off, it leaks badly. The siphon needs to break with these gamma seals of you will have a mess.

@hv9356

7 жыл бұрын

3rd revelation, Try to keep as many bends a turns equal on the intake and return sides. Not saying you should load up on turns but it seems like if there isn't a balance, the canister either run too full/leaks or too fast dry drips through/annoying. They pump speed selection helps a lot, but it takes time to fine tune.

@hv9356

7 жыл бұрын

I have it tuned in very well now. I drilled one small hole in the return and feeds about 203 inches below the water line, this way if it siphons and leaks out of the gamma seal, the container I have the whole set up in can handle it.

very simiular to the pvc filter. but yet different. awesome job joey

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+Cichmck1 all canister filters will be very similar. In one end and out the other!

Thanks for finishing. been waiting on it

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+AJ's KZread my pleasure AJ

I always lived your videos, they have helped me immensly in my venture into the hobby. I do have a question though, can you internalize the pump?

Yay part 2! Thank you. I was a bit shocked at why you barely put any mechanical filtration in it. Just a very thin layer of bedding??

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+Travis G Add what you need. this was just a visual example.

Is there a recommendation for a check valve for this DYI filter?

awesome built and great idea.

Are there any certain recommendations for the inflow-outflow size of the pipes? I'm not sure if it will matter, however I want to make sure it's well balanced. I'm thinking of using flexible tubing as mentioned in the video to better customize the pump position. It also looks like you're using different size ball-vales. Any reason for that?

Way better than my build. Thanks Joey

I cant thank you enough. I was torn apart by the price of filters when I snagged my 120 gallon tank. Its been sitting because I just could not justify spending so much on a filter and this really just opened my eyes to how simple filters really are and I will 100% be using this video to build my own.

Great I think, love the lid,

hey joey. would love to see your take on a cheap and effective sump. or even a canister sump hybrid.

Literally awesome sir I also tried it an it was working smoothly great thanks to u. 👍🏻💪🏻🙏🏻

Hi Joe, I love your channel. Please! keep it up. I question though. Why it has to be air tight? I mean normal bucket could do that job. isn't it?

When you guys say gamma lids leak, do you mean it leaks water out or it's sucking air. I had the filter working for a week and I ruled out the jebao, because I tested it in my tub. I'm going to change the o-ring soon and test it. But does this system need to be sealed.

Hi Joey, I was wondering if you could also use the 6000 pump. The 4000 is harder to find and it costs about the same. However I have seen where these pumps should be submerged. Is it OK for them to sit outside of the tank?

Hi Joey, do you know what I could do to make this suitable for a 40 gallon breeder tank? I am still unsure on FOWLR or freshwater, but this seems like a good way to go as far as filtration.

I'm loving this video, if possible can u give me the spec, so I can u flexible tubing, and the other components that I need. Going to go on my 90 gallon african cichlid tank. Thanks alot

I am going to build this as I was just pricing the FX6. My question concerns my individual filter and animals. I currently am using a defective 306 with six large goldfish and a 3 yr old turtle in a 55 gallon tank. First questions -->Will this neutralize all the nitrates etc or will I still need to add the "stuff in the tank" to do that? I currently am using fluval liquid additives plus I have a de-chlorine bag and charcoal bags in my filter system with all those little pads they say I need.. Am I understanding this that the lava rock replaces all of that? What about new tank syndrome when I first start it? Do I still need to add a bio booster? Thanks, Jenn

You're thee Man I get great 👍 ideas from you

Joey.. When you will be (almost) done with DiY for aquariums (you already did A LOT of stuff)... you can always do some DIY fixing things in the house or doing things for the house / Home projects for your (our) house ! We already know that you do a lot of things in this hobby... I'm sure you can have ideas for a house too haha

@moanooga-9346

2 жыл бұрын

our?

Hey Joey. Thanks for the video and channel. I recently did this build and i cant understand why my water flow turns itself on and off every few minutes..any suggestions

Great video thank you! I made o e and have been through two gamma seal lids, first one was the original, second was the gamma2, both leak at the oring drawing in air until the output starves of water. I'm contemplating installing a vent tube higher then the tank to relieve internal pressure on the gamma seal.

@AmberHowboutno

3 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same problem. Still researching how to make the lid airtight but easily removable. I like having control of the filtration media, but the container is hugely challenging. Also, this is not a cheap project. $200+ so far. If someone doesn't care about what media gets used, just buy a pre-made one!

@ericthomas5558

3 жыл бұрын

Im having the same problem but have a lot less investeas in mine. Did anyone figure out the leaking gamma top?

@AmberHowboutno

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericthomas5558 nope, not yet

Great video. Can I use the same sort of diy filter for a pond? I have a bath tub I'm looking to make a pond out of and have been looking for a way of filtering it by using the overflow hole as inlet to filter and the taps and/or plug hole as outlet. The bath isn't going to be sunk in ground so it safe for the kids. Thanks

I built a similar filter using these videos, however I ran into a problem with the lid leaking. Did some googling and it turns out that Gamma Seals are infamous for having defects and it's hit or miss with these lids. Doing some more googling I found on a gun forum that replacing the gasket with a fatter silicone o ring (size 378) fixes this problem. The o ring doesn't fit perfectly into the groove under the screw top lid and it does raise it a bit, however I can confirm that this does in fact fix the problem with it leaking.

@hv9356

7 жыл бұрын

I'm taking your advice and giving it a shot. Can't stop the leaking thus far, so for 7 bucks, what the hell. Thanks

@immeee44

7 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem so I gave up on the whole thing. Thank you so much for your input. I will give it a try. Where did you find such a large O ring? Online or at a brick and mortar store?

@isicaptanyt1160

7 жыл бұрын

AFreakinProblem use slicone

@AFreakinProblem

7 жыл бұрын

An Ebay seller had them, the one you want is under the description: FDA SILICONE O-RINGS 378 QTY 1 10-1/2" ID 10-7/8" OD

@AFreakinProblem

7 жыл бұрын

Slicone is only useful for gluing the lid onto the rim of the bucket. The actual screw top will require you to change the O ring.

very good video JOEY!!!

Just wondering, a little over a year later, how the Jecod pump is holding up?

Using a couple of these on my pond however I am pumping water in for the bottom of it and since my pawns over 3000 gallons I just daisy chain them but has been working great

Awesome! would the lava rock / poly fiber alone cover all the filtration needed for a 150 gallon or is carbon / ammonia media needed as well? 2 days , 20 videos watched !

Love your videos they are very helpful!

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+TIM Vig Thanks Tim, glad you think so.

Love ur video

Great video!!! Can you use more then one bucket inline? Maybe 3 buckets?

awesome job Joey.... i will be building one for my 55 gallon cichlid tank 😃

@alexchinchilla91

8 жыл бұрын

+no1wrench did you end up doing the project? im thinking of doing it for my 55 cichlid tank as well.

@tjohnathon30

6 жыл бұрын

Aqua Noob me too.

@carsonhooks1044

6 жыл бұрын

no1wrench for a frank jr?

Joey, how long do you typically wait after bonding PVC before you expose it to your livestock?

Nice 1 bro👌 Love from INDIA 🇮🇳

Great Video(s) I have built this and have a question, "How full should the bucket be" that is do I fill the bucket and totally submerge the media, or do I half fill it and let the water fall through. Cheers Tom

what pump do suggest I i use for my 55gl tank ?? I'm making a DIY canister filter what is your take on the eco185 ? or what do you recommend ? thank again love the videos

you are great sir

I'm currently building this system for a 100 gallon tank, I upgraded the pump to the 8000, what I wanted to know is can I add a second canister to this system, maybe a fluidised media option or something like that. Want to have alot of fish and I personally hate water changes. Love your videos trying many of your ideas

Thank you so much

Joey. Is there any advantages to adding an air stone to this type of setup ? It seems as if I remember you saying something about that in another one of your videos. Is this right ? Thanks and love the videos.

thanks 4 da info👍

I like all your video

This is great! If I don't find a good deal on a used canister filter I will build this for sure! DIY KING FTW

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+Kyle Tomsich Good luck!

@kyletomsich3412

8 жыл бұрын

+The king of DIY thanks! could you post a link of the return pump??

@evepuckett8403

8 жыл бұрын

+Kyle Tomsich You only need one pump as the video shows. It is both return and supply pump. Closed loop that has a filter and a pump upstream of it. Returning to the tank. You only need fill the 5 gallon filter with water and turn on the pump. There will be a bit of air bubbles at first as it starts up but once air is blown out into tank you are set. Long as you dont have any leaks!

@kyletomsich3412

8 жыл бұрын

+Eve Puckett haha thanks. I know i only need one pump I was just referring to it as a return pump. I was originally asking him to send a link of the same one

yep realy like this one

awesome. love that under water shot.

@thekingofdiy

8 жыл бұрын

+wedoba Me too! ;)

Hello, im slightly confused on the PVC sizing... you mention using 3/4 inch but are using 1 inch uni seals. Will the 3/4 inch fit the 1 inch uniseal? Are certain portions different size PVC? Thankyou

this would be something for our Pleco tank, the masters of pooping... :) Great video as always!

Hey, Joey! I know this was long ago, but I would love to see a video of a build of this with the vinyl tubing you mentioned. I tried finding the pieces myself, and I ended up with a Frankenstein type monster. Please help!!!

Nice video

Getting air coming through the gamma seal lid for causing my water coming back to the tank to have a ton of bubbles in it.. tried buying a 2nd lid nd it made no difference.. maybe pump is pushing more water in than it's pulling? Any help wld be much appreciated thanks and awesome videos man!

Great idea! Did you manage to do it in an aquarium? (Not just demo?)

How do you still feel about that pump now that you have been using it another year? I am about to build a couple of these

For about the cost of building one of these DYI filters, you can buy a Sunsun or Polar Aurora canister filter, both of which work great!

Hey buddy I'm building this setup for a 60 g setup, I have a 2100gph pump. Would this be too much for it? If so do you think limiting the flow by slightly closing the intake ball valve would work?

Considering giving this a try, how is it noise wise in the end?

Plumber Grease is a lot better. Vaseline actually is petroleum-based and will dry out seals. Great video

Hey Joey, I have an airline tube and strong power head on my canister filter, which is full of ceramic media. With both on, I only get tons of water going but no air or bubbles through the media. Does that mean my filter isn't really doing much besides mechanically filtering my water?

I wanted to make this and add bucket lids as a separation for the different filter media's but they were previously used to store garlic in 10 litre buckets, so now they have a strong garlicky smell and I was wondering if it would be safe for my fish.

im building a similar setup for a 10gal nano freshwater tank, any suggestions on pumps ?

When using lava rock for bio filtration, how do you feel about containing it in a media bag vs. no media bag? I am currently using about 5 lbs of red lava in an XL media bag and sometimes wonder if it would just be best to use it without one. Thank you for all the wisdom you share to us DIY folks out here, Your talent is truly a gift that inspires us all.

@tsdobbi

2 жыл бұрын

Late reply, media bags are just for ease of managing media. Really have zero impact on the effectiveness of the media one way or the other. When cleaning the filter if its easier to have the media in the bag, then use the bag, if you don't care then don't.

Any tips or or suggestion for adding this type of setup to an existing tank? Is it possible to plumb it to filter multiple tanks? Ive got 3 tanks looking to filter via this one setup, a 20, 30 and 65 gallon...