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You put the finger on the thing

I will definitely be doing this to my Oase filtosmart 60 filter which is currently connected to some 12mm Fzone stainless steel lilly pipes using a 8-12mm nylon hose reducer.

Thanks a lot. I have had planted tanks for a while and decided to add co2 to get some rapid growth in a new 75-gallon tank I just bought. I plan on going with refillable co2 system based on the information you provided.

414 PPM CO2 in normal air an air pump and air stone is all you need Stop believing in this GIMMICK

414 PPM CO2 in normal air an air pump and air stone is all you need Stop believing in this GIMMICK

Do you think this is good enough to increase co2 levels in a 4x4 tent for growing plants

the treasure chest bubblers are extremely cool, i want one of a dark souls mimic chest

Hi, great video. Really tells a good story. We need good solid stories like yours... You really put some thinking into your test, and made it scientific with the comparisons. I am planning to establish a fully PLANTED 250cm x 100cm x 70cm discus/red angel tank using an anoxic filtration system utilising an undergravel filter (UGF). Saved for 7 years to achieve this. I plan to use kitty litter from Australia (I live in Sydney) which contains ZEOLITE and no other chemicals (AU$10 per bag of 15 litres). There is another type from the same brand that contains BENTONITE but provides clumping - which I assume it not good. Is ZEOLITE the right stuff that would hold a charge? I did some research and found out that ZEOLITE is used in the sewerage industry in filters. Not sure if it is suitable for aquariums. I was around in the 70s and 80s when aquascape aquariums were the thing across Europe with big competitions were held in Holland. They were using undergravel coil heaters and some even used UGF with coils underneath to provide warmth to plant roots. Although the UGF did not use aeration (air bubbles) but rather pumps to circulate the water from the updraft pipes back into the tanks. The reason for not using air was to maintain the levels of CO2 in the tank which was injected while the lights were on. The did use air bubbles when the lights were switched off. I would be interested and most thrilled if you were to do a comparison of using UGF and plant growth (like in this video) with and without heating coils under the UGF. I think that using kitty litter as the substrate for both would be the way to go. I suggest that you do not use air to circulate the water but pumps so that you do not deplete the CO2 levels required by the plants. TEMU has small USB pumps that could do the job since the volume of water flow would be minimal. I bought 2 for AU$1.89 each and achieved a flow rate of only between 1.8 litres and 3.0 litres per minute. Looks like TEMU will be playing a huge role as a retailer in the aquarium industry in the near future... i have asked they to source clean and safe kitty litter for UGF and anoxic filters. They are considering... Regards

Just wondering if dry ice would work in the co2 generator canister

dude speaks about quietness but music in background and no real example, but after run in they are kind of quiet but cant match ceramic shafts....

Excellent video, thank you

I needed this video, thank you

slap 4 boards together with screws slightly smaller than tank dimensions, build your scape in this mold. after a week to cure, unscrew the boards and you have your scape ready to insert in the tank.

Truthfully said 💯

Isn't the linear pumps much louder and also heat up a lot more?

Glad I saw this video. Someone gave me an Oase filter and I've just modified it to the best of my ability and been using it accordingly. But now I want this instead. 2 things... I think you should just finesse the sponge over the heater directly and leave it be. I don't think it will melt/burn under water. Also to cut rigid plastic with that type of pipe cutter, apply a tiny amount of pressure with the blade of the pipe cutter then turn the pipe over and over. You may even apply extra pressure as you turn. Of course if it's a hard to replace piece you should still play it safe and use a diff. method. But it works wonders - I have the same type of cutter.

so 260L tank I don't use co2 and I use tnc complete fertiliser. I been dozing 5ml a day what suggest I dose daily. can't access link

how long does this diy kit last???

Once again great information 👌

Warm cabel and bad soil ..u could add lava rock under to make good air and water circulation..dosa good fertiliser in good amount

Interesting build!

Could you do the sugar and yest setup in the steel canister?

Thx Mate ! 🤙🏼 P.S Keep going 🤙🏼

It worked!!! 🌊 will we see more from the Shrimps? 🦐

Good video tho

Canister filter lol juste put the pump in a wet/dry system outside tank ..

I see these being used on aquariums but I'm planning to do something like this on some cannabis plants. Is there any reason why this wouldn't work for cannabis plants?

You may have a different name for it in England but what you want to use to seal the fittings is called pipe dope among American plumbers. British plumbers probably have some other name for it, but in America we call it pipe dope. That is probably going to provide the best seal. I can see how Vaseline would help, but you might as well use a product that is actually made for ceiling threaded fittings. It's very cheap.

How can I get my hands on this water dispersion as I don't have a printer. It just looks a winner 🏆

It seems like this video is attracting lots of new viewers. Welcome!! So glad you found the channel!! A lot of you seem intrigued by my DIY Air Powered Filter Contraptions, so I have made a playlist of similar builds here: czcams.com/play/PLzvyg5tMYenc9rMeJWYgK4EL11xqAQQpK.html&si=PcoXI4DYbZfEWoxs

never ever heard of eco complete until this video

Hey thanks for making us a new one! Quality. I love eco complete, definitely cycles a tank fast!

I used an Eheim professionel 4+ 350 and an Oase Biomaster 600T. For my 325 liter super heavily planted, heavily stocked aquarium, the Oase is far the best because I have a lot of small leaf litter that is picked up by the prefilter. I want to be able to clean the prefilter weekly because excess plant waste will cause Black Beard algae. With the Oase this is a 5-minute job, with the Eheim, you need to disassemble the filter which takes 30 minutes. Also, the filter material of the Eheim is extremely hard to clean as plant waste gets stuck in the rough matrix. With the Oase it is just a case of squeezing and rinsing the sponges under the tap (yes tapwater because the biological media sits in the filter). Not having to remove the filter head is a huge timesaver for me. So, it boils down to whether you want (need) to clean your prefilter often, in case needed, go for the Oase.

I want to know more about this air diven system. I built my first Palidarium this year. It is awesome. The plants are doing great. I have shrimp, springtails, and dairy cow isopod. But the water pump has been a pain in the butt. I wish I had seen this beforehand. I'm kind of curious why you didn't do this in a foam board structure that was the dimensions of the inside of the tank? You might have a small gap from the thickness of the board. But I feel like that would have been fixable with silicone. Besides that, the only thing that would have done different is put crystals in the cave. Stocking choices are good. 😊

this was quite interesting. have you considered doing this for a longer time scale and checking the root growth as part of the final analysis? on short term, i dont think just the visual appeal of the plants aesthetic is super indicative of its long term health and viability.

as someone who does a lot of diy/budget terrariums, both for pets and plant-only, it wouldnt be a new project if something didnt go wrong. just found your channel, looking forward to seeing more

How can u clean the glass in the cave.

I’ve redone my last air driven aquarium with your hybrid gravel filter (even though it was probably the most stable aquarium I’ve ever had). I’ve just turned it into a fancy hidden sponge filter with a rock wall and a fern and Calanthea planted behind a rock wall coming out of the water. However my cheap air pump never had much volume, but is now on its last legs. Can I ask how much airvolume your pump uses for the waterfall?

You deserve more views, I'll keep watching and liking until you get them, keep going mate, we see the effort.

Nice Owain! Keep us updated on how it goes

LOVE IT!!!!!

Very cool!

fantastic build, worth the effort.

That's fabulous! Worth all the trauma you had at the start. I have been wondering if air alone could be enough to make a waterfall. Great job

Damn, I need me a pipe cutter

Been thinking of a build with the 60, and using inline CO2 injection. For the 12mm tubing. This video has armed me with awesome information I’m am gonna need.

awesome vid! I felt so bad for tony at first. good story telling mate! I just got 3 peas just recently and Im in love with this species! Hope Tony makes a full recovery soon and becomes a proper chubby murder bean

I'm completely new to the external filter game, does anyone know what glass lilypipes would fit this best? Know he mentioned it in the video, but it went over my head 😂

Was just looking this on Reddit and now I found the video crazy 😂😂