@TheCoolPickles well, koi need to be in a pond really, they were only in the tank temp until the pond was constructed. oscars and gar may be a bit too aggressive for them. if the koi is small the oscar will try to eat it.
@10kpondguy yeah my tank is 6x2x2 so it could house koi the size were they would be suitable for a tank and couldnt be eaten, you think? i have 2 convict cichlids about 2 and a half inches long survivng in there.
@YoYoKnight127 lol, ok. thats the first time ive ever heard that. lol. thanks, i think. and thanks for the positives on the filter, still working hard in the same tank to this day.
@Oscarvalz the water is very clear, very healthy, and im not worried about it. the "lurky" which i assume means murky, is from the light coming through a dirty glass cover/lid. on top of that the vid was shot with a crappy camera.
Would a filter of this size work the same if it was not fully submerged in water? I have a turtle and the water is not high enough to cover a filter that big, but he requires a lot of filter assistance.
@Ketchme17 a filter this size would work best submerged, so the pump does not have to work as hard, but the concept could be transfered to a smaller container and work just as well. turtles do require more water changes, and a strong filter. also be aware that you shouldnt feed them in there living quarters, best to feed them in a seperate container. lessens bio load on living tank and results in cleaner water longer.
@10kpondguy Unfortunately I don't have room for another container for him to be fed in. I recently upgraded the size of his tank, so now it takes up even more room. I think I have also decided to try a homemade external canister filter, so that it's not taking up room in the tank and so it can be a much bigger filter. I'm going to try to use my powerhead to run it. Thank you for your advice!
@Ketchme17 thats a great idea too. ive seen only a few on youtube, but google is a good place to start. a small pond filter may work well too, many externals, many different prices. just make sure you use a container with a rubber seal or gasket, to insure complete seal. if it works out, post a vid.
@JUNAID187 yes, and no. what i am going for, is a water column effect, meaning, i want the water to have to pass through the media in a certain way. i have thought about adding another row or two at the bottom, but then again, this filter has been running over a year now, and no issues at all with flow or efficiency. but you do bring up a good point. thank you for the comment and advice. maybe my next diy filter, ill try out more holes. :)
@Dewberrydrops hi, and thanks for the comment. i went with this media for two reasons, 1. because it has worked well in other filters ive built, it has good surface area, and even better surface area if you break them in half. easy to clean, lightweight. 2. i had a 50lb bag of it laying around from other projects. fine gravel does work ok, but has low surface area, and is heavy in a container this size, plus, it would come out the holes on the bottom. thanks again for the positives.
@bestestmama yes i have actually. if you look through my vids, you will see where i did a small scale experimental grow. i plan on building a large greenhouse this summer and doing exactly what you said. lol. thanks for the positives.
@MarkAllen21 thank you for the positives, and yes, diy filters are not for everyone. i dont put asthetics ahead of function. my tanks are ugly, but serve there purpose well. lol.
@starcraftluver62 why, on a tank that size, a sponge filter becomes useless as it will just clog right away, this filter ive built needs almost no maintence, and was free. as far as aquaclear goes, i have other brands i like, but this tank is actually getting a bigger diy filter soon. thanks for the suggestion though.
@sylia2006 your very welcome. as long as people are learing, that means im doin my job, lol. let me know if you build one, get a vid of it if you can. they are cheap, effective, and work awesome. thanks for the positives and the comment.
@arbonac wow, really? maybe you can explain your opinion a bit better, instead of making a rude comment, with no real explanation. maybe an example in your comment would have made you look less ignorant. Thanks for the view and comment.
if i have a 3 ft tank....one baby fish in here, and i have a container larger than that, can i jus use one of those home-made filters and when will i need to change them?
@iwanisaaq yep you could, as long as the pump is close enough to the surface to pick up water. i clean mine once a month, some times every month and a half. should work great. mine does.
if you want a good affordable filter for the aro, i strongly recommand overhead filters. they have a good surface are for both mech and bio filtration.
@chengaun yeah, i have built a few of those before, they do work very well, but
very unsightly. they are alot like a bakki shower filter for koi ponds, just on a much much smaller scale, lol. good idea though. maybe ill have to make another one, just see if i can improve on old design.
@irbenson thanks, that idea of yours would work great also. especially on a bigger scale. they make great biofilters. be careful which sponges you use though, softer ones deteriorate, and will throw off water quality....
it would work a lot better if the entire strainer was inside the filter, the way it is in the video the power head can pull water from the tank above the jar lid...
@waynecreech actually, the entire intake part of the strainer is in the bottom. its only notched on the bottom two rows, otherwise, it wouldnt work...
wow. i have tropical fish like oscars and gars' but them koi look so cool. I'd like to get one and see how it goes.
TheCoolPickles 4 months ago
@TheCoolPickles well, koi need to be in a pond really, they were only in the tank temp until the pond was constructed. oscars and gar may be a bit too aggressive for them. if the koi is small the oscar will try to eat it.
10kpondguy 4 months ago
@10kpondguy yeah my tank is 6x2x2 so it could house koi the size were they would be suitable for a tank and couldnt be eaten, you think? i have 2 convict cichlids about 2 and a half inches long survivng in there.
TheCoolPickles 4 months ago
@10kpondguy oh and i have a very big pond they could go in in my back yard :)
TheCoolPickles 4 months ago
4 quarts huh?... soooo 1 gallon?
VSKATEB 5 months ago
haha u sound just like heathledger but seriously nice filter
YoYoKnight127 6 months ago
@YoYoKnight127 lol, ok. thats the first time ive ever heard that. lol. thanks, i think. and thanks for the positives on the filter, still working hard in the same tank to this day.
10kpondguy 6 months ago
@chiraglyf thanks, and yes they are.
10kpondguy 6 months ago
you have 5 filters.... and still lurky water
Oscarvalz 6 months ago
@Oscarvalz the water is very clear, very healthy, and im not worried about it. the "lurky" which i assume means murky, is from the light coming through a dirty glass cover/lid. on top of that the vid was shot with a crappy camera.
10kpondguy 6 months ago
where do you get the media? what is media?
PinkDsLiteModel001 7 months ago
@PinkDsLiteModel001 the media is where the beneficial bacteria grows. you can get this stuff at any garden center.
10kpondguy 7 months ago
Would a filter of this size work the same if it was not fully submerged in water? I have a turtle and the water is not high enough to cover a filter that big, but he requires a lot of filter assistance.
Ketchme17 7 months ago
@Ketchme17 a filter this size would work best submerged, so the pump does not have to work as hard, but the concept could be transfered to a smaller container and work just as well. turtles do require more water changes, and a strong filter. also be aware that you shouldnt feed them in there living quarters, best to feed them in a seperate container. lessens bio load on living tank and results in cleaner water longer.
10kpondguy 7 months ago
@10kpondguy Unfortunately I don't have room for another container for him to be fed in. I recently upgraded the size of his tank, so now it takes up even more room. I think I have also decided to try a homemade external canister filter, so that it's not taking up room in the tank and so it can be a much bigger filter. I'm going to try to use my powerhead to run it. Thank you for your advice!
Ketchme17 7 months ago
@Ketchme17 thats a great idea too. ive seen only a few on youtube, but google is a good place to start. a small pond filter may work well too, many externals, many different prices. just make sure you use a container with a rubber seal or gasket, to insure complete seal. if it works out, post a vid.
10kpondguy 7 months ago
great filter, love your koi carp
razzamanaz79 7 months ago
I am by no means an expert but wouldn't more holes = better intake = better efficiency ?
JUNAID187 8 months ago
@JUNAID187 yes, and no. what i am going for, is a water column effect, meaning, i want the water to have to pass through the media in a certain way. i have thought about adding another row or two at the bottom, but then again, this filter has been running over a year now, and no issues at all with flow or efficiency. but you do bring up a good point. thank you for the comment and advice. maybe my next diy filter, ill try out more holes. :)
10kpondguy 8 months ago
@Dewberrydrops hi, and thanks for the comment. i went with this media for two reasons, 1. because it has worked well in other filters ive built, it has good surface area, and even better surface area if you break them in half. easy to clean, lightweight. 2. i had a 50lb bag of it laying around from other projects. fine gravel does work ok, but has low surface area, and is heavy in a container this size, plus, it would come out the holes on the bottom. thanks again for the positives.
10kpondguy 10 months ago
I hope those koi are going to live in a big pond soon and not a tank!! and I'd get some wood for that plec to chomp on and hide under!!
davelippy 11 months ago
@davelippy i think if you look at my page, you will see where they live now. plecos only live inside during winter. thanks for the comment.
10kpondguy 11 months ago
@10kpondguy Good stuff!! I bet they will grow nice and big in that pond :)
davelippy 11 months ago
@davelippy thanks for the positives. yeah, im sure they will get big. lol.
10kpondguy 11 months ago
Awesome! I look forward to the vids!
bestestmama 1 year ago
have you ever looked into auquaponics?? you can have your pond feed plants and it filters the water for you at the same time!
bestestmama 1 year ago
@bestestmama yes i have actually. if you look through my vids, you will see where i did a small scale experimental grow. i plan on building a large greenhouse this summer and doing exactly what you said. lol. thanks for the positives.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
Hi, beautiful Koi, butt ugly filters but thats my oppinion.
MarkAllen21 1 year ago
@MarkAllen21 thank you for the positives, and yes, diy filters are not for everyone. i dont put asthetics ahead of function. my tanks are ugly, but serve there purpose well. lol.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
very useful step by step info
TheMyerslmtim 1 year ago
@TheMyerslmtim thanks for the positives.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
Hey bro, whatever you do... don't get too excited. You sound like ur bouncing off tha walls
NStone79 1 year ago
@NStone79 yeah, my monotone is pretty bad in this vid. lol.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
Awsome vid! I am going to do this on my livebearer breeding tank.
TheUltraNick 1 year ago
@TheUltraNick please do, get a vid if you can. thanks for the positives. i hope it works well for you, mine is still goin strong.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
got a aquaclear 70 for clear water man. and a sponge filer?
starcraftluver62 1 year ago
@starcraftluver62 you mean you have an aquaclear and a sponge filter, or are you asking me if thats what mine is?
10kpondguy 1 year ago
@10kpondguy im sayin you should get a sponge filter. and a aquaclear.
starcraftluver62 1 year ago
@starcraftluver62 why, on a tank that size, a sponge filter becomes useless as it will just clog right away, this filter ive built needs almost no maintence, and was free. as far as aquaclear goes, i have other brands i like, but this tank is actually getting a bigger diy filter soon. thanks for the suggestion though.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
Thanks so much for putting up this vid, I learned a lot! This is exactly what I'm looking for, effective and good for the budget.
sylia2006 1 year ago
@sylia2006 your very welcome. as long as people are learing, that means im doin my job, lol. let me know if you build one, get a vid of it if you can. they are cheap, effective, and work awesome. thanks for the positives and the comment.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
@anonomous148 you can never have too much filtration, lol. thanks for the comment.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
This guy's speech pattern makes him sound like an 8 year old.
arbonac 1 year ago
@arbonac wow, really? maybe you can explain your opinion a bit better, instead of making a rude comment, with no real explanation. maybe an example in your comment would have made you look less ignorant. Thanks for the view and comment.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
simple, yet brilliant.... good job bro.
sarno85 1 year ago
@sarno85 thanks, still workin well. lol
10kpondguy 1 year ago
if i have a 3 ft tank....one baby fish in here, and i have a container larger than that, can i jus use one of those home-made filters and when will i need to change them?
iwanisaaq 1 year ago
@iwanisaaq yep you could, as long as the pump is close enough to the surface to pick up water. i clean mine once a month, some times every month and a half. should work great. mine does.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
if you want a good affordable filter for the aro, i strongly recommand overhead filters. they have a good surface are for both mech and bio filtration.
chengaun 1 year ago
@chengaun yeah, i have built a few of those before, they do work very well, but
very unsightly. they are alot like a bakki shower filter for koi ponds, just on a much much smaller scale, lol. good idea though. maybe ill have to make another one, just see if i can improve on old design.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
can this work with axolotls???
alks1123 1 year ago
@alks1123 yes, it will work with any aquatic animal. those are really neat creatures too. i think this would work just fine for that.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
how big is your tank? and how big are your koi? i have one just like yours.
kalyboi 1 year ago
@kalyboi the tank is 135 gallons, and the koi, were almost 11-12inches in here at this point, they are in the pond now, and over a foot long now.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
sorry m8 i forgot to ask, is this filter good for a tank with a koi fish inside it? and do i need to make more than one of the filters?
iwanisaaq 1 year ago
@iwanisaaq yes, you could use this for any tank. depending on the size of the tank would determine how many you would need.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
Is it noisy, i wouldn't like to hear it during the night?
iwanisaaq 1 year ago
@iwanisaaq no, not at all. i never hear it. its submerged in the corner of the tank. water all the way over the top of it, so no noise at all.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
nice filter :D
i want to do this with piece of 4" diameter PVC pipe and then stuff it with sponges from the supermarket
irbenson 1 year ago
@irbenson thanks, that idea of yours would work great also. especially on a bigger scale. they make great biofilters. be careful which sponges you use though, softer ones deteriorate, and will throw off water quality....
10kpondguy 1 year ago
it would work a lot better if the entire strainer was inside the filter, the way it is in the video the power head can pull water from the tank above the jar lid...
just my two cents...
waynecreech 1 year ago
@waynecreech actually, the entire intake part of the strainer is in the bottom. its only notched on the bottom two rows, otherwise, it wouldnt work...
10kpondguy 1 year ago
clever idea. good job. thanks
cebosound1 1 year ago
@cebosound1 thanks.
10kpondguy 1 year ago
NICE! Thanks 4 sendin it 2 me. and 4 even takin it out of the tanks. =)
chengaun 1 year ago
no problem. glad i could help.
10kpondguy 1 year ago