hi nice info to do the sump, and i want to know how many gallons would I need for built sump to 30 gallon aquarium? and your design work to my aquarium?
As far as a power outage or tank maintenance when the pump is off and the water is being drained back into the sump would the amout of water being drained from the tank depend on where the hole is in the syphon break? You had mentioned the siphon break in another video and I was wondering. These filters are new to me and very interesting. Great video's
@uarujoey I Joey, I have a few more questions pertaining to my last question. As far as the siphon hole break in the return, will the water drain through the return until it reaches the siphon break when the pump is off, or by having the hole in that area keep the water returning to that point at all? Also I noticed in your other video that your return tube is about the depth of your tank. Is that for better circulation since the overflow is at the very top and is it optional? Merry Christmas!!!
@m72e592863 Yes, water will continue to drain threw the returns if they are under water. Once the water level of the tank reaches the anti-siphon holes, the flow stops. So you should always put the hole near the waters surface, yet slightly under so it is not loud.
I just want something that's clearer than the low-grade glass my aquarium is made off(it's a petshop bought one) and it's time for an upgrade on my goldies anyways.
BTW URAJOEY> You know that design you made on paint? You know the part before the water overflows into the pump compartment that goes back into the tank? Can you put in a large bio-wheel in there? My old job had a bio-wheel and that thing was amazing. One medium sump held like 300gallons of water just because it had two large bio wheels on it.
@elowell85 Weld-on is what most acrylic tanks are built with. The cement is not like a glue. Once it is placed on the acrylic, it softens the two pieces, which allow them to join together. Then the cement evaporates, and the two pieces harden together. So in the end, there is actually no cement left, as it has evaporated and left the two pieces of acrylic joined together to form one piece.
@elowell85 Weld-on is not a cement that stays on the acrylic. It evaporates eventually. Its simply used to soften the acrylic enough to join them into one piece.
@limeslideorlim How many gallons would the sump need to be for 10 gallon tank? I probably wouldnt bother. The plumbing would cost more then the tank. I'd just throw a simple sponge filter in something like a 10gal tank. But if you must have a sump on it, id start with a 5gal only because it will still be big enough for your pump and heater to fit into.
@uarujoey What about for a 125g? or a 150g? I'm thinking of getting a large tank for my goldfish. They're in a 55g. But I want a bigger tank. Idk if Ill go for acrylic since I hear it scratches easily, discolors in time, may warp, or some other issues.
@Dimunic Acrylic doesnt discolor. Cell cast doesnt do that at all. If you keep it in direct sunlight it might, but that happens with almost any material. It also doesnt scratch as easily as most say. You can remove scratches easily if it does though. Also warping generally happens if the tank is not constructed properly. Dont believe everything you read online.
@uarujoey Is the material going to be the same as that of a kritter keeper? I hate that type of material. :( But anywho. I do keep the light on my tanks a very long time(y eah yeah you're not supposed to but I do it anyways. Like I leave it on 15hours additional 3hours) and sometimes I turn the lights off for a full day or three. This tank is going to be a goldfish tank and I have black sand and rocks. SO I want to make sure you know?
@Dimunic This is not the same material.. They are both the same type of plastic, but i used Cell cast acrylic. Critter keepers are made from a cheaper plexi glass.
@limeslideorlim the smallest size sump for that tank that would still be practical, and allow not only media, but a pump in it as well, would be a 5 gallon tank.
Great tutorial, I am exited that I now know how to make my own filter so that I don't have to waste hundreds of dollars on a factory made filter. It is a lot to ask, but you may consider re-recording the audio for this video. I really did have trouble hearing at some spots. Overall, though, this is one of the best tutorials i've ever seen.
@climbr7 I agree, audio was bad, very bad. It sounded fine pre-upload though.... i have since upgraded to a better mic. So you wont hear that racket again. Instead of re-recording this video, i'll be doing something far better. My next video, will be a complete series, start to finish, on how to build and acrylic tank and acrylic filter. Not with pictures though, i'll actually be filming the entire process explaining it every step of the way... hows that sound?
Any number divided by 1 will equal the number itself. Why not shorten it to L x W / 231?
PescaditoMandarin 3 days ago
Fantastic how to. PLEASE REDO THE SOUND!! Made it insufferable to watch. Subscribed!
daFBi 3 weeks ago
The sound quality was so bad that you need to redo this. It looked like it might be very helpful.
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hi nice info to do the sump, and i want to know how many gallons would I need for built sump to 30 gallon aquarium? and your design work to my aquarium?
Rokerito18 1 month ago
As far as a power outage or tank maintenance when the pump is off and the water is being drained back into the sump would the amout of water being drained from the tank depend on where the hole is in the syphon break? You had mentioned the siphon break in another video and I was wondering. These filters are new to me and very interesting. Great video's
m72e592863 2 months ago
@m72e592863 Yes, the siphon break would control where the water stops flowing down the returns, but do nothing for the actual drains.
uarujoey 2 months ago
@uarujoey Thank's
m72e592863 2 months ago
@uarujoey I Joey, I have a few more questions pertaining to my last question. As far as the siphon hole break in the return, will the water drain through the return until it reaches the siphon break when the pump is off, or by having the hole in that area keep the water returning to that point at all? Also I noticed in your other video that your return tube is about the depth of your tank. Is that for better circulation since the overflow is at the very top and is it optional? Merry Christmas!!!
m72e592863 2 months ago
@m72e592863 Yes, water will continue to drain threw the returns if they are under water. Once the water level of the tank reaches the anti-siphon holes, the flow stops. So you should always put the hole near the waters surface, yet slightly under so it is not loud.
uarujoey 2 months ago
I just want something that's clearer than the low-grade glass my aquarium is made off(it's a petshop bought one) and it's time for an upgrade on my goldies anyways.
Dimunic 3 months ago
BTW URAJOEY> You know that design you made on paint? You know the part before the water overflows into the pump compartment that goes back into the tank? Can you put in a large bio-wheel in there? My old job had a bio-wheel and that thing was amazing. One medium sump held like 300gallons of water just because it had two large bio wheels on it.
Dimunic 3 months ago
@Dimunic Yes, you can modify the design if you like.
uarujoey 3 months ago
How did you know that your cement would be safe for fish?
elowell85 5 months ago
@elowell85 Weld-on is what most acrylic tanks are built with. The cement is not like a glue. Once it is placed on the acrylic, it softens the two pieces, which allow them to join together. Then the cement evaporates, and the two pieces harden together. So in the end, there is actually no cement left, as it has evaporated and left the two pieces of acrylic joined together to form one piece.
uarujoey 5 months ago
@uarujoey Oh. That's pretty cool.
elowell85 5 months ago
@elowell85 Weld-on is not a cement that stays on the acrylic. It evaporates eventually. Its simply used to soften the acrylic enough to join them into one piece.
uarujoey 3 months ago
Well this is kind of pitiful, but how many gallons would I need for a 10 gallon aquarium?
limeslideorlim 7 months ago
@limeslideorlim How many gallons would the sump need to be for 10 gallon tank? I probably wouldnt bother. The plumbing would cost more then the tank. I'd just throw a simple sponge filter in something like a 10gal tank. But if you must have a sump on it, id start with a 5gal only because it will still be big enough for your pump and heater to fit into.
uarujoey 7 months ago
@uarujoey I see, thanks for the info, I don't think I'll follow on this project though, thanks again. :P
limeslideorlim 7 months ago
@uarujoey What about for a 125g? or a 150g? I'm thinking of getting a large tank for my goldfish. They're in a 55g. But I want a bigger tank. Idk if Ill go for acrylic since I hear it scratches easily, discolors in time, may warp, or some other issues.
Dimunic 3 months ago
@Dimunic Acrylic doesnt discolor. Cell cast doesnt do that at all. If you keep it in direct sunlight it might, but that happens with almost any material. It also doesnt scratch as easily as most say. You can remove scratches easily if it does though. Also warping generally happens if the tank is not constructed properly. Dont believe everything you read online.
uarujoey 3 months ago
@uarujoey Is the material going to be the same as that of a kritter keeper? I hate that type of material. :( But anywho. I do keep the light on my tanks a very long time(y eah yeah you're not supposed to but I do it anyways. Like I leave it on 15hours additional 3hours) and sometimes I turn the lights off for a full day or three. This tank is going to be a goldfish tank and I have black sand and rocks. SO I want to make sure you know?
Dimunic 3 months ago
@Dimunic This is not the same material.. They are both the same type of plastic, but i used Cell cast acrylic. Critter keepers are made from a cheaper plexi glass.
uarujoey 3 months ago
PS: at urajoey. If I wanted to use triple the sump space for my tank just because is that okay?
Dimunic 3 months ago
@Dimunic The bigger the better.
uarujoey 3 months ago
@limeslideorlim the smallest size sump for that tank that would still be practical, and allow not only media, but a pump in it as well, would be a 5 gallon tank.
uarujoey 5 months ago
so how many gallons would I need for a 55 gallon aquarium?
goggleboy06 7 months ago
@goggleboy06 A 10 gallon sump is a good starter size for a 55gallon tank.
uarujoey 7 months ago
@uarujoey please post a video explaining how water circulates and motors work
SuperAaaaa123456 6 months ago
Great tutorial, I am exited that I now know how to make my own filter so that I don't have to waste hundreds of dollars on a factory made filter. It is a lot to ask, but you may consider re-recording the audio for this video. I really did have trouble hearing at some spots. Overall, though, this is one of the best tutorials i've ever seen.
climbr7 9 months ago
@climbr7 I agree, audio was bad, very bad. It sounded fine pre-upload though.... i have since upgraded to a better mic. So you wont hear that racket again. Instead of re-recording this video, i'll be doing something far better. My next video, will be a complete series, start to finish, on how to build and acrylic tank and acrylic filter. Not with pictures though, i'll actually be filming the entire process explaining it every step of the way... hows that sound?
uarujoey 9 months ago 2
@uarujoey Sounds good!
climbr7 9 months ago
If you convince my girlfriend about using the kitchen, i'm on it ride a way :-))
Thanks for making this video !
Greetings
frederik
freekie365 1 year ago
@freekie365
HAHAHA..... Alot of builds of mine get done in the kitchen!!
uarujoey 1 year ago