DIY Automatic Bottom Sweeper/Cleaner For Bare Bottom Aquarium And The Overflow System
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Hello Friends,
This is my original idea of incorporating two independent system in one. The system works so fast and swiftly that within 3-4 min, the left over food is sucked out of the aquarium in to the Canister Filter where it traps in sponge. I also get the benefits of surface skimming resulting no surface films, better light panetration and good Oxygen exchange. The Overflow System is also fail proof, as shown in the video. The water spray bar is doing great work in pushing the uneaten food & fish poop towards the weir and rest work done by water being continuously sucked out by overflow system.
My whole idea is inspired by two people's video and I came up with my own design.
1. Special thanks to ' Foo the Flowerhorn' for showing his idea of bottom Sweeper.
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2. Special thanks to 'The king of DIY' for his idea of overflow system.
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Thanks for watching. If you like my idea, Please 'Like', 'Share' and 'Subscribe' and help me grow my channel. In case of any doubts, feel free to ask me in comment section below.
Now, I will be doing more videos on my lovely, handsome 'Rambo', flowerhorn fish.
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WOW! Great job!
Thanks..!!
Don't you think I've seen this one in King of DIY?
Thanks! Great design. I have incorporated your sweeper in my new tank, with some adaptations to its actual equipment, and it works flawless.
I would love to see your creation.
Makes me hate I tossed sand in my tank now. Wish i could use this in my tank. I miss the barebottom. It was so easy to clean then you up the cleaning game with this thanks for the video!
Thanks for the appreciation...!!
One of the best video related to much faced problem in the hobby, but if could be much more better if you define the process through diagram or some kind of tutorial, anyway still quite understandable and best video
Thank you. I am thinking of making one in-depth video on it. Pls stay tuned.
This is why I like bare bottom tanks. They are so much easier to keep clean.
You done a fresh caulk job on this tank
Thanks
Dude u did such a super work. I wonder y u still didn't get popular hope u ll soon.
I saw ur 3 videos , 2 canister setup are very clear to understand, in this video u mixed up two concept i culdnt get fully. Pls make video with explanation (in English). I'm waiting for that. But it really super. I wish to make same setup for my fh tank too
Thanks bro. I appreciate.
You can ask me here which part you didn't understand. I will try to make you understand.
@@FishesForever bro
In one video u shown canister filter (cf) making n fitting to tank
In next video u shown
the bottom sweeper (bs) making only but how did u connected to cf that is not able to understand then ,
To run bs the tank must be connected to cf ah or not cf required ah?
In cf u placed the pump in bottom of can then u placed all the media over it, how does the pump didn't get any damge by weight
If u time explain all this pls or u make another video on this it will be use to all
@@SD-wo7cm
Thanks for your questions.
1st Question... If you watch the video ' DIY Canister Filter Part 2 - setup', The video starts with Bottom Sweeper, overflow weir and Surface Skimmer. They all working simultaneously as one. Then in next frame in that video, I have shown side of aquarium where the overflow pipe is going behind with caption ' Overflow Pipe To Canister'. I guess, it's clearly answers your question 1 and question 2 as well.
Question 3... No, There won't be any damage to pump. If you watch the video ' DIY Canister Filter Part 1 - Built', the very first frame explains this all. There's a perforated cylinder with the same height of pump is placed opposite of the pump. And then there's a separator on them. So the weight of whole media is shared by that cylinder and pump. And the pump is well build. So it won't damage the pump.
I hope, I have given the answers of your questions, satisfactorily. In case of still any doubt, feel free to ask.
Thanks.
@@FishesForever u replied this much i m glad for that. Ok i take time n see ur 3 videos untill i get more clarity n come back to u
Nice one. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to do this
Best luck 👍
I'm going to make this tomorrow, with leftover 4inch abs as the weir, also have sand substrate. planning on cutting holes a little bit higher than the sand. Cool helpful video thank you
Best luck 👍
Great idea to add directional flow
Thanks
Nicely done!
Thank you. 😊
Thak u for this helpful video
Your welcome.... 👍
Thank you for sharing 👍👍
New subscriber 💪💪
Welcome !! 👍
Another great video. Again I have some questions.
Question #1 Where Joey had his weir to set the level, You have a solid piece. Then you added another pipe and cut it as a scimmer / floor vacuum? Is that right? Genious!!
Question #2 In Joey's design he says to double the width of the weir so as to not decrease the flow rate. Did you double the width again for the extra pipe you added?
and yes I did subscribe. ;-)
@@xrayou812 Thanks for the subscription.!!
Ans 1.... As I am running bare bottom tank, I need to incorporate the bottom Sweeper. So I used another outer pipe which serves both as bottom Sweeper and surface skimmer.
Ans 2.... yes, I doubled the size of every pipe. The overflow pipe is ¾", next solid pipe is 1½" and the outer pipe is 3".
Thanks
Great vid! I am trying run with a canister filter but can’t seem to get the overflow to work..
The bottom sweeper and spray bar work perfectly but when I turn the filter on the I internal pipe drains making the filter suck air. The tank does not fill up enough to flow over the overflow slots. Do u think this is due to using a traditional canister rather tank a homemade one which resembles a sump?
Thanks so much
If power goes off.. we should prime it again right? Because it will empty the intake pipe's water ..
Sorry for late reply. Please check my next video on starting up the abandoned aquarium part 2. It will answer your all queries. Thank you.
Brilliant!!!
Thanks!!!
Sir I didn't understand how bottom also sweep the poop inside?? Any clear video is there??
Great vid! Think this will work for gravel if the bottom slit is cut higher into the pipe?
At first, I thought the same but after that I realise that water flow on plain surface would be more uniform than on the gravel. And the leftover food and poop would caught in the gravel resulting in no effect of bottom sweeping.
Then also, you can try and see if it is working or not. Let me know the results. Thank you
I built the Weir exactly like yours except cut the bottom slit an inch above gravel level then put the spray bar just above the gravel line aiming it towards the Weir.
Though it’s only been a couple of days and I didn’t vac the gravel beforehand, It actually seems to be keeping new debris from settling.
I’ll run the gravel cleaner tomorrow and will post an update a couple days after.
I am however, ecstatic to report that I haven’t lost siphon through a power outage with 1” overhang pipe into a 2” capped Weir into a 3” overflow sweeper pipe.
130 gal aquarium with a very friendly and large active Pacu. He kept breaking the siphon on several previous builds that amounted to screaming wet alarms and tank overflows. Your idea was the last attempt before deciding to drill the tank. Not for sweeping, but for the fail safe siphon. The build just made sense. Can’t thank you enough. Thank you thank you!
@@mamadrum I am happy to hear that it's working fine for your improvising idea. I would love to hear positive outcome of that build.
Again thank you so much. And I am glad that siphon build is working great for you.
I am waiting for your next update. Best luck.
I gave the tank a solid gravel cleaning 3 weeks ago and as of today, the (black) gravel still looks relatively clean.The sock filter in the sump is super packed with debris by the end of the week.
My fish is happy and the tank is crystal clear.
I’m 100% positive that this system works with gravel also.
Thinking to post a video showing it does.
Thank you again for posting your video.
@@mamadrum I am glad to know that it is working flawlessly for you. I love to see your work. 👍
I luv this🖤👌🏻
Thank you !!
Sir please make more videos 😉👍
does it matter what size of pump you use or it's irrelevant with this kind of design ? thanks am trying to rig something up for my fiber tanks . Does this suck the water surface or bottom as well?
Hi Pls share the video of overflow set up and how you connected to sump
For proper design and working, pls check the link in the description, to a video from where original idea was adopted. And I have done little modification according to my need. Best luck 👍
gr8 video but ineed to know what size pvc pipe will i need to make overflow for a 4ft tank 240lL can you assist me there
well that depends on your pump capacity. You have 240 L tank, so for good turnover rate, you need to have atleast 1200-1500 LPH pump capacity. higher the capacity, better the filtration. Also do consider the height, at which your pump need to deliver water. In your case, I would suggest 1" PVC will do better.
Let me point you my case, hope it will help you. I have small 2 ft., 60 L tank. My pump output as stated is 3800 LPH but my pump has to pump water at about 4.5 ft. height. When I measured the capacity at that height, it came out 900 LPH. 3/4" PVC's output on paper is 1300 LPH but considering some loss in actually practice, I used 3/4". Mind well, I have to control my pump outflow with ball-valve because of verious reasons in actual practice.
1" PVC has flow of 2200 LPH (ON PAPER) So go for 1" PVC with good capacity pump. You can use two pumps in order to match the outflow. Best luck. Do let me know what you do. Thanks
the height the pump will pump is 90cm less than a meter and only 4 elbows
@@jamescook1239 90 cm = approx 3 ft. Good. You might not get that low output of pump that I am getting. BTW what's the output capacity of your pump ? You can always check the capacity at 3 ft by doing some practical work.
Please can you do a more depth video on this
Sorry for late reply. Please check my next video on starting up the abandoned aquarium part 2. It will answer your all queries. Thank you.
Hi. I know an old video but when i built the overflow, once the power stops, the overflow sucks all the water in the intake pipe and when the power is back up, the 1 1/2 intake pipe is already dry. How did your pipe not suck dry the Intake pipe? Thank you.
Sorry for late reply. Please check my next video on starting up the abandoned aquarium part 2. It will answer your all queries. Thank you.
Where does the waste from the bottom go or collect?
All wastes are collected in the filter.
Please share me the video of overflow pipe setup
It's already there in DIY playlist. May be you need to watch 2 3 videos to get more clear idea. 👍
Sir please tell me how to fix intake pipe inside the out flow pipe.
You can put tight packing of sponge to hold the inner pipe with outer pipe. 👍
@@FishesForever thank-U sir
how to make a spray bar?is it a pvc only with holes?
Yes... it's PVC pipe with closely drilled holes in a straight linec
FlowerHorn Love thank you very much,,ur video will help me a lot..
sir can i get detail video about this
with assembling
Well....I will try... My Rambo has gone on endless journey of life and I have dismantled the whole system. I am looking for new Buddy. If I get the right one, I'll reassemble all, making a nice elaborated video.
if your power goes out, wont that drain your tank empty?
No....it won't empty the tank, in case of power failure. As shown in video, the water level decreases to the level of internal intake pipe then the overflow system would cut off. As shown in video, the water level decreases slightly to second mark, marked on aquarium side.
@@FishesForever once power comes back.. we should prime it again?
it will not automatically prime right?
Can i use it in 3ft or 4ft long aquarium ??
I am making one for my 4 feet aquarium so stay tuned for that update,..
Can u please let me know the pump u use.....any link to buy online.....tq
I bought it from Amazon. 40w submersible pump.
@@FishesForever any link will be appreciated or name of the brand......tq
www.amazon.in/dp/B07P81K5XD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_M6pZFbF3981H9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I am using similar pump.
@@FishesForever tq so much
It removes a aquarium gravel in bottom side holes
This design is for bare bottom aquarium only.
Can i make this setup with bottom sump?
Yes .. you can.... It's just a overflow system with bottom sweeper. I am using the same with my another twin Canister system. Check my other videos for it.
@@FishesForever mene bana liya but mera intake pipe uper aa jata he aur sifon break ho ja raha he
@@hemantrana2318 I guess I have replied this to your another same comment. 😀
Bro pls help ,it seems your usinf joeys diy overflow,ivd made the same but i cant prime it
Bro... I have already answered this to you in Joey's video comment section. Once again, I am telling you. To prime the system, I have submerged the whole system in aquarium water, driving out all bubbles from the system, then carefully lift the system without letting water of inside out. You can do that with the help of ball valve and end caps. Place it in the corner or where you want to install and connect it to the system. Noow open the valve and it's done. Water will start flowing out. 👍
Please guide me for your this complete system
Can I use this with canister filter??
Yes, you can. In fact, I am working on another true canister filter which is almost ready, just a few leaks here and there. I have incorporated bottom sweeping system as well. Stay tuned for that video. Thank you.
@@FishesForever waiting for your video
Sorry for taking too much time but leaks are not sealing properly. Still fighting with leaks. I guess this time it is done.
Pump kitni capacity ka he?
My pump is 45w with 3800 LPH. I used it because I wanted to have high flow rate and the pump has to lift the water to 4ft height.
hand drawn diagram might be useful
Mene aapke jesa sem system banaya lekin sifon nahi ho raha pani
Mera inner pipe uper aa jata he aur sifon break ho ja raha he
Uske liye aap ko small pieces of sponge bich me rakhne padenge jisse pipe upper Naa aa jaaye... Agar video gor se dekhoge toh mere sponges visible hai.
@@FishesForever mene overflow vala pipe intake pipe ke end tak rakhke usme cross cut laga diya he to ache se work kar raha he but pump off karke for on karta hu to overflow sahi se work nahi kar raha
are you planning to make more and sell this item at petshops
Thanks for the idea but this is just a DIY project based on my requirements. Height varies from aquarium to aquarium. You cannot make a general design for all. You can make one for your aquarium. Thanks
@@FishesForever oh okay you're welcome by the way i like your idea
@@FishesForever I'd buy it. We will just adjust it. Like I did with my marineland filter. The plastic tube intake was too long, so I cut it with my serrated karambit knife. If you designed this, smart buyers would just adjust it. If you made it, I'm sure fish lovers would buy it.
@@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique thanks for the encouragement. I'll see what things I can incorporate in order to make it flexible or general for all aquarium. But still I would say, it's a DIY project. Smart fish keepers would customize it for their requirements and aquariums. 👍
Incomplete tutorial you need to make a demo how you build the return pipe
Please check my previous video - 'DIY canister filter part 2 setup'. Link in the description.
Isnt the current too strong ?
Water current is bit higher side but the previous occupant and current occupant (flowerhorn) can live fairly well with that. Though you can control the flow rate with the help of valves.
Im going to use it on a flowerhorn tank too sa thats good to hear :) one more question tho, do you think there will be enough aeration if I use the spray bar on a return pipe of an overhead sump ?
See ..spray bar releases jets of water on the bottom surface. It doesn't provide aeration in the tank. For proper aeration, you need a lot of surface agitation. Now it's up to you how you achieved that. In my case, I am using one internal filter facing towards the surface. You can use simple sponge filter too.
@@FishesForever thank you very much. I've been thinking about this for a while. I might have to buy another air pump
Gurgling sound bahot aa raha he usko kese kam kare?
Stand pipe me chota sa sponge rakhdo aur upper ek end cap lagao with a small hole, aur ussme se chota sa air pipe lagado. Take care ki air paas ho sake nahi toh prime loose ho jaayega. 👍
@@FishesForever esa to already kiya hua he mene but jo pani intake pipe ja raha ge uska sound aa raha he
@@hemantrana2318ok.... I got this... Apna pump ka output badhao, agar ball valva se control Kiya hai... Nahi to jyaada power wali motor use kro.... I'm using 40w motor. Aapke system me, tank ka inflow Kum hai aur out flow jyaada hai...issiliye aapke overflow system me se awaz AA rhi hai. 👍
@@FishesForever ok 👍
How to stop the inflow to the canister when poweroff
The inflow to the sump-bucket would stop automatically after draining tank water to the height of the inner pipe.
@@FishesForever what should be the length of the in take pipe
The inner pipe must be just about 4-5 mm short of the outer pipe with slit at bottom and teeths at top. I hope now it's clear to you.
@@FishesForever yes sir it's working but when the power comes the suction won't work then again I have do the priming work
@@rohithart5255 look for any leakage in pipe. Have you installed any small check Valve? Normally, leakage occurred when silicon seal is not properly done.
you forgot to make it most secret and underground-
this will not work very well with sand or rocks in the way
As mentioned in the title, it's for bare bottom tanks. But you can improvise the design. One of my subscriber did so. He cut the slit just above the gravel level. And he got good results. But still I doubt, if it work with sand ?! 🤔
Apparently you haven't explained to him about all the starving fish.
Is the music necessary?
its fail??
No way.. it's super success. It's just a matter of time that one didn't assemble it correctly.