⚒️ DIY Aquarium Filter: How to Make a Canister Filter for Your Aquarium 🐠💧

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
  • In this video, I will show you how to create your own DIY aquarium filter, specifically a DIY canister filter, to keep your fish tank clean and healthy. Follow along as I provide step-by-step instructions on how to assemble and set up this cost-effective filter system for your aquatic pets.
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Komentáře • 421

  • @gallardo20000
    @gallardo20000 Před 2 lety +41

    amazing work once again. This channel is so underrated.

  • @supenvt
    @supenvt Před rokem +20

    Just discovered this video. Contrary to many DIY canister filters, it's obvious this one has been throughoutly thought! Up to using a siphon as an inlet so it's easier to fill the filter. I have no problem believing it actually works in real conditions.

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem +5

      Yes, it works great, thank you 👍

  • @GauravBirla
    @GauravBirla Před 2 lety +44

    I have made several Canisters and all sort of filter over the years. BUT, I always had issues creating a good flexible inlet assembly for smaller canisters, today I learnt that too. Amazing video like always. Waiting for more such wonderful videos.

  • @aquaniii
    @aquaniii Před měsícem +1

    Bro such a useful video. I am gonna try it. Atleast it looks better than all those costly canister filters in the market. Best part is that you have listed all the required items in description. Thanks buddy

  • @MayureshMungekar
    @MayureshMungekar Před 2 lety +14

    Was waiting for your video and as usual you didn't disappoint. Excellent content

  • @mohdsalmankhan639
    @mohdsalmankhan639 Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks a ton! You are simple creative no one can beat your creativity. May God Bless you more with the creativity.

  • @florendilla9365
    @florendilla9365 Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks again for this very useful video. The steps are very clear and easy to follow.

  • @rahulbeniwal2725
    @rahulbeniwal2725 Před rokem +2

    Bro you are mind blowing you save my money 2500 this filter is so easy and perfect my 2 feet aquarium really bro I salute you I like your attitude thank you you share this knowledge

  • @adkgaladkgal1799
    @adkgaladkgal1799 Před rokem +2

    I think this is great. I always use a diy filter. Power head in the tank up to a filter box. Works great. Thank you great way to do it.

  • @Frenchdatfry
    @Frenchdatfry Před 4 měsíci

    just stumbled upon this video, glad you're doing well with ur subscriber count now

  • @michelrood2966
    @michelrood2966 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very nice. If you would have added fine filter sponge it would make the water much more clean.

  • @geoffreyvonmarkirada8823
    @geoffreyvonmarkirada8823 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm a beginner looking for DIY filter. until i stumbled into this video.
    I might try this to build for my crayfish

  • @31sgh
    @31sgh Před 2 lety +3

    dada chomotkar hye6e...ekta diy aquarium making er video banio plz

  • @_The_Fishy_Guy
    @_The_Fishy_Guy Před 2 lety +4

    You deserve a million sub ❤️ vison innovative laglo...ekta banabo ami eta dekhe 😌

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      Thank you 😊

    • @_The_Fishy_Guy
      @_The_Fishy_Guy Před 2 lety

      @@madebykm ekta question chilo...oi diy co2 video te tumi agar agar powder add korechille...otake bangla te ki bole?? Dokane giye ki bolbo?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      Otake Agar Agar e bole 🙂

    • @_The_Fishy_Guy
      @_The_Fishy_Guy Před 2 lety +1

      @@madebykm ok dada 😌

  • @catherineblair1221
    @catherineblair1221 Před 2 lety +2

    wow! That is super nice! I am thinking now of ways to modify that so that the input can feed plants and the output can become a waterfall. But yeah awesome!

  • @___d_zy___
    @___d_zy___ Před 2 lety +1

    Superb idea. Very useful for me. Love it from SRI LANKA 🇱🇰 😍 🙌

  • @drishratdar
    @drishratdar Před rokem +2

    Excellent. Easy to make, use and maintain in comparison to those cumbersome filters available

  • @Sharad-ng3sj
    @Sharad-ng3sj Před rokem +2

    Very very very very nice❤😮, 👍 yahan mujhe achcha Laga thank you

  • @LifeGoesOn...
    @LifeGoesOn... Před rokem +1

    Saved it and will do it later. This is the best filter i found.

  • @6rahulrajendran
    @6rahulrajendran Před 2 lety +29

    What a pity. This guy is the best in trying out new things and very few subs

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +6

      Even if one tries hard but does not get the support of luck, he will not get the expected result. And I'm one of those unlucky ones 😀

    • @Allahabadi_engineeer
      @Allahabadi_engineeer Před rokem +1

      ​@@madebykm i dont about you but i am. lucky enough that i encountered this channel it is going to help me in my fist tank... I am new to this hobby 🥰😍

    • @cdropbox
      @cdropbox Před rokem

      i subbed!

  • @lego40404
    @lego40404 Před rokem +1

    Nice video and great idea for the flex hose. I would spend the extra dollars and get a bulkhead fitting for the suction line, that’s a lot of water to want to rely on silicone

  • @ashwingogawale5560
    @ashwingogawale5560 Před 2 lety +5

    Amazing work bro as usual, you rocked it.

  • @cristianalejandroo1822
    @cristianalejandroo1822 Před rokem +2

    Increíble trabajo 👏🏻😁 Lo copiaré 😁

  • @yashtapase3821
    @yashtapase3821 Před rokem +1

    Thanks I bought all the stuff all I need to do is start this process 😅
    Thanks sir 🙏 ☺️

  • @dictionaryguy5521
    @dictionaryguy5521 Před měsícem

    May i aak why you chose to place the Siphon on the bottom and the pump on the top as oposied to thr pump on the bottom?

  • @MrNovylee
    @MrNovylee Před rokem +2

    awesome video thanks, just 1 question. we have a lot of power failures in South Africa 😩. will the container keep filling up when the power goes off or not????

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem +1

      It will depend on the quality of the container. If a very good-quality airtight / leakproof container is used, water will not leak under any circumstances. So before making the filter, you need to check that the container is completely airtight / leakproof or not, just like I showed in the video. Thank you 😊

    • @MrNovylee
      @MrNovylee Před rokem +1

      Thank you

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      👍

  • @ashwinaravindantony
    @ashwinaravindantony Před 2 lety +3

    I have made something like this for a pond. The blue pump of the hose though Is on the top. It's quite a big filter so it makes it restart it, if the water is drained.
    Since the water pump is out side it gives more room for filter media with a pvc going right to the bottom with an L joint and the out flow is from the top of the filter to create a water fall. It's a random DIY though but works well and serves the purpose. 🤣

  • @Petsworld655
    @Petsworld655 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Very good idea

  • @DotaLoverification
    @DotaLoverification Před rokem +1

    Man u r awesome in my life I see the best diy filter video

  • @harish4378
    @harish4378 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for making this perfect video 👏🏻👏🏻 I will surely try this one... Subscribed 👍🏻

  • @SandraMartinez-my7kn
    @SandraMartinez-my7kn Před rokem +1

    Hola excelente video. Quisiera saber para qué le hiciste huecos al tubo de entrada? Gracias

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      So that water can enter the inlet tube not only from the bottom but also through the top of the pipe. Thank you.

  • @ankitmathur1947
    @ankitmathur1947 Před 2 lety +1

    Master stroke ….Using gravel cleaning syphon for suction 👏👏

  • @farhinayesmin4581
    @farhinayesmin4581 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It's amazing I want one

  • @c0nn3ct3d4
    @c0nn3ct3d4 Před rokem +2

    Very nice build but those cheap siphon tubes are prone to leak over time!

  • @pawankhedkar
    @pawankhedkar Před rokem +1

    Great work, it need creativity to do such things, well done

  • @Jay-jv2eq
    @Jay-jv2eq Před 2 lety +4

    Great work

  • @manu-120
    @manu-120 Před rokem

    how will it work once after there is a power cut, as the water input is not initiated by pump and is done by syphoning. will the water stop flowing? or what will happen?

  • @luisfernando262
    @luisfernando262 Před rokem +1

    Amazing stuff. Keep it up

  • @glenndabreo3581
    @glenndabreo3581 Před rokem +1

    Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

  • @droidbhai2145
    @droidbhai2145 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good 👍
    I don't know much abt aquarium
    But यूक्रीटेड a nice

  • @josue471
    @josue471 Před 2 lety +2

    Excelente trabajo muchas felicidades 🎈🎉🍾🎊

  • @amittp3820
    @amittp3820 Před 2 lety +4

    Amazing work bro

  • @epicshoutssamuraireview3913
    @epicshoutssamuraireview3913 Před 2 měsíci

    I have 20 lit tank. i will using method in video but i have 400L/hr powerhead. Will it usefull. I am having betta fish.so i need slow flow.

  • @subhasishpurkait6579
    @subhasishpurkait6579 Před rokem +2

    Its the inspiration to make DIY

  • @vincentkeys9476
    @vincentkeys9476 Před 24 dny

    which silicone did you use

  • @johnjwedrall4290
    @johnjwedrall4290 Před 2 lety +1

    Found your channel today and subscribed. Great idea's 👍 gonna try a few. Thanks ❗️ 😊

  • @ethanfrancis2415
    @ethanfrancis2415 Před rokem +1

    Very unique idea for an canister filter 👍👍

  • @josin07
    @josin07 Před 2 lety +2

    Great stuff!
    Qq, Can this be used to any tank. Or is there a certain limit.
    Especially with the container you used..

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +1

      This filter is suitable for 15 to 20 gallon tanks and can be used in tanks up to 30 gallons. Thanks.

  • @tanveerahmedmb
    @tanveerahmedmb Před rokem +1

    This is my favorite DIY video.
    I would prefer an Eheim Canister but why shouldn't I make it myself, when I have excellent teachers like you.
    Please give me the links of the things from where you purchased. Even the glue and the hose. I'm not finding those.
    Also can we place the pump outside the filter. Please make a diy like that.

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      I have given the links in the description, you can check them out. Also, you can get the glue (fevikwik) at any grocery store. You can get all these items at very cheap prices if you buy them offline (supermarkets and aquarium stores). Moreover, I will be making more different types of canisters in the coming days, so stay tuned. Thank you.

  • @tijamir4998
    @tijamir4998 Před 2 lety +2

    Will it overflow if the current goes out ?
    Also do we need to pump everytime we start ?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +2

      No, as the container is airtight / leakproof, it will not overflow when it is off. Also, there is no need to pump it every time you start the filter. It needs to be pumped when the container is empty / the container has to be filled with water.

  • @amanchoudhary9585
    @amanchoudhary9585 Před 2 lety +2

    Had made this similar kind of diy canister but I'd used cpvc pipes and a big sponge on the inlet pipe + partion made of drilled plastic sheet between the media.

  • @pratheekrr243
    @pratheekrr243 Před 9 měsíci

    Can i use 30w pump for same method ?
    Does inlet flow and outlet flow will be maintained equally or not??

  • @bjornjoseph
    @bjornjoseph Před rokem +1

    Ok this was cool... just needs more filter media. Carbon, polishing pad, etc

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      Yes, you can add different types of filter media to it as per your requirement.

  • @susnatasen
    @susnatasen Před 5 měsíci

    Which W power head should I use for my 1ft cube planted canister filter

  • @josemac7891
    @josemac7891 Před 2 lety +1

    Saludos desde Honduras en Centroamérica; lo único que se le debe agregar arriba de las esponjas es perlón nada más; del diseño y construcción es un canister fuera de serie.

  • @LushAqua
    @LushAqua Před 2 lety +4

    Nice build KM👌👌🤝🤝

  • @SebastianSailo
    @SebastianSailo Před 9 měsíci +1

    love you love you hehe thank you

  • @sanjeevtripathi1970
    @sanjeevtripathi1970 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful craftsmanship KM

  • @Eswarr
    @Eswarr Před 9 měsíci

    Hello kaushik , I have seen both of your videos on diy canister filter . Which one works the best ? The new or the old methodb

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Both will work equally well

    • @Eswarr
      @Eswarr Před 9 měsíci

      @@madebykm I'm following your method and i have placed the motor at top ( outlet at cap and inlet at the bottom) but the only concern is the tank is at a height of 3 feet stand , will the water reach there ( I'm using 18 w motor) also what's the side of PVC pipes that should be used

  • @charlesdanedivinagracia6485

    Wowww so great keep up the great work

  • @oreothechocolaty
    @oreothechocolaty Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome

  • @mahmoodmahmood118
    @mahmoodmahmood118 Před 2 lety +4

    Nice bro👍

  • @kiranghosh2667
    @kiranghosh2667 Před 2 lety +1

    Superb dada.
    Where can I get straight connector and elbow connector?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      Thank you. Please see the video description section for the product links.

  • @madhatterjones4781
    @madhatterjones4781 Před rokem +1

    Such an awesome video wow!!!!! This is awesome

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem +1

      Glad you liked it!!

    • @madhatterjones4781
      @madhatterjones4781 Před rokem

      @@madebykm and how's that canister filter performing over time?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem +1

      I'm still using it, and it's working great.

    • @madhatterjones4781
      @madhatterjones4781 Před rokem +1

      @MadeByKM that's great awesome haha I was thinking to make one for a nano bookshelf tank

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem +1

      Sure 👍

  • @trullasf
    @trullasf Před 2 lety +1

    Looks great, new to this hobby, Just wondering how much will this same setup cost if we buy from a brand(Readymade)?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +1

      Canister filters available in the market are very expensive. For example, this is the smallest model with a flow rate of 400 Liter / Hour - amzn.to/3uS9NfX
      And the canister filter I made has a flow rate of 1000L/H
      Thank you.

    • @trullasf
      @trullasf Před 2 lety +1

      @@madebykm wow, yes ,i see the difference. really impressive effort by you. Appreciate it. 👍

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      Thank you 👍

  • @atharvbandgar25
    @atharvbandgar25 Před rokem +1

    Brother maine same filter bana diya hain achaa work krta hai but mujhe overflow ka problem aa rha hain jab band krta hun filter to overflow hojata hai thoda paani
    Aur 1 doubt tha kya main is fliter ko 4 feet aquarium main use kr skta hun??

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      Yahaan 100% airtight / leakproof container use karna chahiye, nehi to ye problem hoga. Isliye maine video ki shuruyat me dikhaya tha ki kaise test kiya jaye ki container leakproof hai ya nehi.
      Aur ye filter maximum 2 feet tank ke liye ideal hai, 4 feet tank ke liye aise 2 filter use karna parega.

    • @atharvbandgar25
      @atharvbandgar25 Před rokem

      @@madebykm Aur agar isi filter main jyada power wala powerhead laga diya toh kaisa rahega kya wo bhi chal sakta hain?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      Haan, laga sakte hain. Phir bhi, 4 ft tank ke liye ye bohut chota hai.

  • @bhushanramani4475
    @bhushanramani4475 Před 2 lety +5

    Bro pls start talking in your videos again, it's nice to listen you explain things😄👍

  • @Osme79
    @Osme79 Před 2 lety +1

    Pretty cool good job 👏

  • @fitriahnaf3815
    @fitriahnaf3815 Před rokem +1

    Great idea and work!!! ❤

  • @manjitsaini3612
    @manjitsaini3612 Před 2 lety +1

    It's Nice Dear, kindly clear my one issue how to clean fish poo from aqurium

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +1

      Use aquarium gravel cleaning syphon - amzn.to/3uFiBpB
      Thanks.

    • @manjitsaini3612
      @manjitsaini3612 Před 2 lety

      But we used the syphon to make the canister filter now tell me is it possible that we clean the wastage with the same project

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +1

      Canister filters / power filters cannot clean waste from the bottom of the tank. But if any waste gets near the inlet pipe of the canister filter, the filter will suck it up.

  • @ABC-hb2li
    @ABC-hb2li Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. Subscribed.

  • @GauravBirla
    @GauravBirla Před 2 lety +1

    AND ITS GOT A PRIMING FUNCTION !!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWW !!!!!

  • @Mohd.SHAHNIB
    @Mohd.SHAHNIB Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent work

  • @Siva-tn8gf
    @Siva-tn8gf Před rokem

    What happens if power off...? It will over flow? Or stop suction?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      You need to use a container that is 100% airtight or leakproof, then water will not overflow from the container under any circumstances. I have given the link of the container I used in the description, you can check that out.

  • @atharvbandgar25
    @atharvbandgar25 Před rokem

    Brother main bhi same banane wala hun filter kya iske results achee hain long term main?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      Haan, main abhi bhi ye filter use kar raha hoon, aur ye bohut achcha kaam kar raha hai.

  • @subirchowdhury4129
    @subirchowdhury4129 Před 2 lety +1

    Good work.

  • @aquafishholicinsydney7478

    It's amazing I like it bro

  • @somegirl8124
    @somegirl8124 Před 2 lety +5

    Oh Nooo....... Just baught a costly Canister filter yesterday 🤦

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +1

      That’s okay, if you have any other aquarium, make a filter like this for it :-)

    • @somegirl8124
      @somegirl8124 Před 2 lety +1

      @@madebykm Thank you for the video.... I will for sure! 🙏👍

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      👍

  • @aifoses
    @aifoses Před rokem

    I have my thoughts to do this to 3 aquatiums of mine (60l,50l and 149l), do you think this is enogh for all of my three aquatiums or do i need more than 1000l(flow rate) powerhead or less?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      For the 50L and 60L tanks, you can go with powerheads that have flow rates of 400-500 l/H, and for your 149L tank, go with a 1000 l/H powerhead.

  • @shreyashnikam6043
    @shreyashnikam6043 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for giving an idea😂❤❤❤

  • @basill37
    @basill37 Před rokem +1

    Add ceramic rings , at top instead of bio balls.. more effective

  • @rakeshverma2096
    @rakeshverma2096 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video 👌👍

  • @newbieplayer5955
    @newbieplayer5955 Před rokem

    Dada one doubt : I have built my 3x1.5x1.5 planted aqm, with 2x1x1 sump below it , now should I turn on an air pump also ? and if yes can I do it in the pump return chamber or I have to do it in the main tank ?, ba na dileo cholbe ?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      Air pump er dorkar nei, emni thik ache.

  • @directconnectdc8917
    @directconnectdc8917 Před rokem +1

    nice! this video made me subscribe to ur channel

  • @subhasishpurkait6579
    @subhasishpurkait6579 Před rokem +1

    Great video sir ....

  • @gallardo20000
    @gallardo20000 Před 2 lety

    Is there anyway to make the tubes longer so you can hide the canister below the aquarium? custom piping with a valve maybe? similar to the eheim filter series

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      Yes, you can use this type of flexible conduit tubing (Inner Diameter 16mm) - amzn.to/32qklJi OR 16mm I.D. garden hose - amzn.to/3qyPvG5

  • @cdropbox
    @cdropbox Před rokem +1

    nice

  • @MBAPE02
    @MBAPE02 Před rokem

    Sir can you make a DIY top filter that's easy to make

  • @rodrigoporras4190
    @rodrigoporras4190 Před 2 lety

    Hi my guy, question the black tubes you used are from the filtler itself or you bought them from other place

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      Those are the garden hose connectors, I bought them separately. Please see the video description for details.

  • @rahulbeniwal2725
    @rahulbeniwal2725 Před rokem +1

    🙏🙏 thanks bro this knowledge sharing👍 this 2 benifit
    👉save my money canister filter 2500👈👍👍👍
    And 👉 this filter is perfect my 2 feet tank ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @bijoykundu11
    @bijoykundu11 Před 2 lety +1

    Good one 👍🏻

  • @HasibZaman-ie1qv
    @HasibZaman-ie1qv Před rokem +1

    Wow

  • @akhilprasad4090
    @akhilprasad4090 Před rokem

    Hi , is the filter pump is under the water or if not does it get the motor heating issue ??

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      Yes, the pump is under the water.

  • @harissohail4536
    @harissohail4536 Před rokem

    I have a 17 gallon tank with 9 neon tetras. Everything is fine except the powerhead filter. It is too strong for them as they come under immense stress when I turn it on. Can I solve this problem by turning my powerhead filter into a canister filter as shown here? or do I need a sponge filter?

  • @newbieplayer5955
    @newbieplayer5955 Před rokem

    General doubt : Jodi 250L er tank thake ar 120L er sump, tahole weekly koto percentage water change kora uchit ? is 80L water change weekly enough ?

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před rokem

      In my opinion, weekly 30%-50% water change kora bhalo, tai ei aquarium er khetre weekly 75L-125L jol change kora uchit.

  • @harissohail4536
    @harissohail4536 Před rokem

    Unfortunately, I have a power head with a flow rate of 550 l/hr. Can I make this idea work by using a more porous filter media and a small canister?

  • @Sriram9ma
    @Sriram9ma Před 2 lety

    Hi bro ,
    I am trying to make a canister using a 6 inch pvc pipe . Not able to find gasket to close it any idea which one we can use as o ring or gasket

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety

      This is a big problem, we don't get any essential items from our local stores when needed. However, your can use silicone glue to seal the joints.

  • @vineshravi6985
    @vineshravi6985 Před 2 lety +1

    Besst❤

  • @FranciscoAlvesJV
    @FranciscoAlvesJV Před rokem +1

    DIY King🎉

  • @debayanroy4167
    @debayanroy4167 Před 2 lety

    Koushik da, filter pad er ja link diyecho seta ki coarse pad na fine pad ???

    • @madebykm
      @madebykm  Před 2 lety +1

      Otate akta coarse ar akta fine pad ache.