Nano tank Canister filter

[BigNewsDotBiz]

You are missing the point here. This is a 6 volt system, not 120volt. There is nothing unsafe about the wiring. It's designed to be used with solar panes, batteries or a small transformer.

[PaNdeM0niuM]

if you are going to go through all that cost and effort to setup (what is essentially) a TINY tank. You might as well get a large tank.

To be honest, I wouldn't be any fish (unless it was a betta) in anything smaller than a 5 gallon.

[dreadest1]

This is a very good idea. For those who say that it cost too much to produce..check again. I just bought an Otter Box 9000 (blue) from Sears online for $10 bucks ( without shipping) Do not buy it from Otter box website. Well Done Good DIY project.

[Ileikdrumzz]

Hey great i idea i like it alot, i'm going to make soon now!

[BigNewsDotBiz]

Just a quick update on this filter. ...It's been running continuously since it was first built 2 years ago. No problems at all, just the occasional cleanout of the filter medium.

[VertigaDesignMEDIA]

Inspired by the DIY filters ive seen around youtube, i decided to make my own!!

not bad for first try!

/watch?v=_wjK_DvXtwA

[sheldonrileygreer12]

wats up with your cords

[BigNewsDotBiz]

@sheldonrileygreer12 I'm running a 6 volt system, so I can hook it up to a transformer or a small solar panel

[kaleluk31]

i have a 48 inch x 15 x 15 fish tank id say around 130 to 150 liters, i want to use a carbon filter with 10 goldfish, i feel the 800 L isn't powerful enough for 10 goldfish cos they give a lot of waste out, would a 1200 L be more suited?

[seanmartin888]

nice video. where did you get the clear tanks at?

[MrBobthecorncob]

i dont think it's a tank he probably did something made it out of a glass thing

[shumebute]

do u know anything about diy heaters... i was thinking to get one from my sister's old hair straightener and cover it in rubber... i just don't know how to make it stop when it reaches the max temperature... better not to mess whith this kind of stuff right?

[arfaads]

yeah i wouldnt use any odd appliance for such a purpose...you can get heaters pretty reasonably priced anyhow....well worth it over electrocution

[08DSW]

where can i get the info on where to get one of these and how to build it?

[LordoftheReef]

The otterbox case costs about as much as buying a small canister filter would. Nice proof of concept, but hardly economical in my opinion.

[BigNewsDotBiz]

I have also used the other two small canister filters on the market. They work fine, but this one was designed to run on a solar cell and low voltage, not a wall plug. The other thing is that the construction is extremely simple which is probably why it's been working so well.

[boldziga]

@LordoftheReef no it doesnt

[LordoftheReef]

@boldziga well then, how much did you pay for the case? One can have a small canister filter for about $30. Unless you are getting the hookups, you end up spending that or more for the case. Talking retail here, of course.

[boldziga]

@LordoftheReef those cases are about 20 bucks....

[LordoftheReef]

@boldziga And a nano canister filter is about $25...

[effini333]

@LordoftheReef Yes but the problem with those is that most dont have any way to regulate the flow for smaller tanks like his or for slower moving fish like my Bettas. If there is a small economical canister filter out there with an adjustable flow rate please let me know.

[TheNEMOsOMEN]

what poxt/silcone do you use, and where did you get it? my filter (just like this) is in construction and i am using glass silicone in hopes that it will still bind even tho the otterbox is made of plastic... *cross your fingers* i'll know by tomorrow and hopefully have a video of it up in the next couple days....

[BigNewsDotBiz]

The tubes running from the top of the canister are hard plastic, so I used a marine epoxy, not silicone.

[TheNEMOsOMEN]

This is an awesome idea. I ordered a otterbox 9000 and way more powerfull pump to make a slightly bigger one. Thanks a lot for the great idea! i am using a way bigger pump because it is to HELP filter a 20 gallon while i am gone for 3 weeks. i already have a great filter but i felt like adding a DIY filter to have a little more time between water changes. THANKS!! 5/5

[BigNewsDotBiz]

Glad it worked out for you. I had also built one with an otterbox 9000, but I used the same size pump as I used in the smaller version. It works great!

[monnie110]

This is perfect for my niece's 5 gallon tank. It could really use one of these.

[Pimporly]

AWSOME NANO MAN

[plmartin98]

ur fish die then u should keep more of ur old water and not add so much new water.

[stvnivan]

nice filter but your aquarium sucks WHO THE HELL WOULD USE THAT CRAPPY AQUARIUM:)) come on SERIOUSLY!

[WoodyW123]

thats stupid just becuase its small all natural means its crap? no its a good idea

[WPHfilms]

i would like to make one

[salba09]

wy do my fish die when i clean the tank

[travforeal]

tell me how exactly u clean them

[stvnivan]

salba09 if you clean your aquarium your fish will be stressed and then it will die.... do you have a filter??? try ot make one or buy :D

[KoNP69]

You're probably overcleaning it and severely diminishing or destroying your biological filter (nitrifying bacterial colonies). All you need to be doing is a 20% water change (make sure to detoxify tap water first if using it) and use a soft sponge to take care of any algae on the glass - it's better to do this before siphoning the water so you can hoover up all the crap. You don't need to keep the tank crystal clear - adequate filtration and a cleanup crew will do that for you.

[drouin916]

KoNP69:

The canister filter is now home to nitrifying bacteria and with the live plants and low bio-load he should be able to just top off the water without actually needing to do a water change

that is a sleek looking container that you used, looks great for a DIY!

[BigNewsDotBiz]

Thanks!

[BigNewsDotBiz]

Actually, after over a year of running, I'm not having any problems with it. About 6 months ago i started injecting CO2 into the filter intake tube. the impellers in the filter do a nice job on the bubbles and the resulting outflow from the canister contains almost completely dissolved CO2. The plants grow incredibly fast and are emerald green. Between the rams horn snails and the Endlers, It's a great little tank. Very clear and low maintenance.

[WoodyW123]

you do use a chlorine remover when you do water changes so your fish arnt hurt, are you removing around 25% water? is it fresh water salt water?

[salba09]

seriously that is one badass tank

[salba09]

thats one nice setup lol nice fish it makes it look like a real river.nice filter too :]

[SaturdaysSorrow]

Whats the point of a canister filter in a small aquarium, rofl.

Overkill.

[Mildewpants]

More room for error, extra water volume, less maintenance and takes up less space in the tank?

[somewishsomedream]

tanks are a bitch to clean..

[boltp777]

@somewishsomedream tanks are easy to clean when you have a planted tank!

[jkennedy1007]

@boltp777 agreed very easy

plants and snails eat what ever is left

[Fireman1258]

very good =)

[riptor3086]

Your tank is pointless and a waste of time.

[rollbg]

Did you say soil substrate? Like garden soil? Bad idea man! How many days did it survive?

[lostorfound19]

It's not a bad idea actually. Your not going to go to the store and buy garden soil or anything with added chemicals, however, natural soil is okay and can be done with success, especially in these small systems like this. Just be sure there is not any chemicals in it that will raise your ph, add phosphates/nitrates/etc.

[rollbg]

Too much organics and filter not big enough to process them. Substrate usually supports a lot of bacteria soil does not since unlike substrate soil is not porous enough it clogs and can become anaerobic. The way I see it huge algae bloom is inevitable in this system this is why I asked how many days did it survive.

But this is just theory I have never done such experiment so I might be wrong. It would be interesting to learn about your experience please share.

[BigNewsDotBiz]

It works well in larger tanks too. I've got a 125g that uses the same substrate.

[ncyonder]

You really need to catch up with the work of Diana Walstad and her methods. Natural soil can and does work quite well in aquariums.

[cichlids4ever]

very nice man.....good job

[jasonnazworth]

yea... those are some nice plants !

[xBenawesomex]

Dude you should freaken sell those things man.

[rhovyduarte]

Wow. Small tank, Small filter, Small plants and small plants. Wow that's cool

[reptilemorphs]

small plants and small plants?