I just did this same thing and found this vid too see if/how others set it up! My fry are too small for it, even blocking the outlet they always wiggle out so i came up with this exact idea! I did sponges and a media bag stuffed on the smaller section. For the larger section, i put some gravel and pond stones and a piece of very small drift wood. This way i can plant a few smaller plants right into the box!! Was thinking crypts? Idk lol. And then the lid comes with feeder holes, which are now "pothos" holes. Its such a simple idea but SO cool, easy , fun to create for different uses AND (most importantly) great for the tank water quality and for the fish! Also, those bio balls are sweet!!! Can you get them anywhere? Anyway this was the first video ive seen of yours but am now subbed so i look forward to more!! Thanks!
Forgot to mention the other awesome benefit, is if you have it running for long enough, and because the fry tank is running on a seperate sponge filter, it's super easy to move to another tank to jump start the cycle!!
Hi Mel. How are you? That is a pretty neat idea, I like it. I have contemplated several times to do that, but now that I see it, I am really liking it. I had no idea that someone already did it, L.O.L. I like it very much. Thank you very much for sharing. 24th like. Have a nice day Sir.
Ultimate Fishkeeping Show THANK YOU UFS... appreciate it the love and support.... see you were already thinking about it so your already one step ahead of everyone else lol I had no idea this was possible lolol awesome diy to control nitrates much love and aloha 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽
@@HaYNFishKeeper Always a pleasure to give support and love. Well, I have been planning on doing that for over a year now, yet for the mere fact that I did not do it, someone else is a step ahead. You have a great channel, keep up the good work. Aloha.
Hey Mel! I am so sorry I didn’t send you any videos or anything to help you make this video! I got super busy and I am very sorry! I also want to Thank you for sharing my idea! I have been using mines for a few years and my Nitrates in my tanks are well in check. Also DO NOT wash it out or rinse it when it gets dirty. I may wash/rinse mines maybe 1 a year depending how much muck my biological media has. But that shouldn’t be a issue because you have the foam and poly-fil. You are the BEST! Also that siphon idea is a GREAT one! Just on a side note you want to have the flow as slow as possible. Because the beneficial bacteria that you are aiming for needs very slow/low oxygenated water. YOU ARE THE BOMB!, MEL! Much MAHALOS! Oh yeah if you can place cardboard around or paint the breeder box black the sunlight has an effect on the beneficial bacteria. If you can make it dark the better It can work.
Tanks and Plants ahhh braddah no worries about the footage I made it work with the pic u sent me.... thanks for all the tips braddah and most importantly the SBG!!! I love it I need to order more from u for my pond too, and make another video on it... spreading the Aloha Spirit mah braddah we’ll keep in touch much love and aloha 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽
@@KrazyKlutz06 yeah I hear ya but I really try and make an effort to answer all my comments old or new, it’s the way I try to separate myself from the rest 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 welcome to the the OHANA!!
It’s no big deal, really, especially since the hack bypasses the entire mechanical system of the breeder box. I’d be interested to know if the flow through the standard tubing you used was significant enough to warrant repurposing the breeder box in the first place. It sure looks like a great way to turbocharge an Aquaclear., a filter that I use on most of my tanks.
Peter Goldfien well the flow with the syphon wasn’t super fast but it worked I’m thinking if you hooked up a more powerful air pump u can get a pretty good flow and totally make a filter out of it I’m sure!
Wanted to correct something I said in this video it’s not a “check valve” it’s called a “Air adjustment valve” thanks Peter!
I just did this same thing and found this vid too see if/how others set it up! My fry are too small for it, even blocking the outlet they always wiggle out so i came up with this exact idea! I did sponges and a media bag stuffed on the smaller section. For the larger section, i put some gravel and pond stones and a piece of very small drift wood. This way i can plant a few smaller plants right into the box!! Was thinking crypts? Idk lol. And then the lid comes with feeder holes, which are now "pothos" holes. Its such a simple idea but SO cool, easy , fun to create for different uses AND (most importantly) great for the tank water quality and for the fish! Also, those bio balls are sweet!!! Can you get them anywhere? Anyway this was the first video ive seen of yours but am now subbed so i look forward to more!! Thanks!
Forgot to mention the other awesome benefit, is if you have it running for long enough, and because the fry tank is running on a seperate sponge filter, it's super easy to move to another tank to jump start the cycle!!
Ahhh right on braddah appreciate the love and great minds think alike!!🤙🏽💯🤙🏽
Hi Mel.
How are you?
That is a pretty neat idea, I like it.
I have contemplated several times to do that, but now that I see it, I am really liking it.
I had no idea that someone already did it, L.O.L.
I like it very much.
Thank you very much for sharing.
24th like.
Have a nice day Sir.
Ultimate Fishkeeping Show THANK YOU UFS... appreciate it the love and support.... see you were already thinking about it so your already one step ahead of everyone else lol I had no idea this was possible lolol awesome diy to control nitrates much love and aloha 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽
@@HaYNFishKeeper Always a pleasure to give support and love.
Well, I have been planning on doing that for over a year now, yet for the mere fact that I did not do it, someone else is a step ahead.
You have a great channel, keep up the good work. Aloha.
Ultimate Fishkeeping Show yeah but he doesn’t count he’s in Hawaii lololol
@@HaYNFishKeeper L.O.L. 😂✌👍
Syphon idea is genius!
prolificbreed tha ja braddah Prolific 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
Hey Mel! I am so sorry I didn’t send you any videos or anything to help you make this video! I got super busy and I am very sorry! I also want to Thank you for sharing my idea! I have been using mines for a few years and my Nitrates in my tanks are well in check. Also DO NOT wash it out or rinse it when it gets dirty. I may wash/rinse mines maybe 1 a year depending how much muck my biological media has. But that shouldn’t be a issue because you have the foam and poly-fil. You are the BEST! Also that siphon idea is a GREAT one! Just on a side note you want to have the flow as slow as possible. Because the beneficial bacteria that you are aiming for needs very slow/low oxygenated water. YOU ARE THE BOMB!, MEL! Much MAHALOS! Oh yeah if you can place cardboard around or paint the breeder box black the sunlight has an effect on the beneficial bacteria. If you can make it dark the better It can work.
Tanks and Plants ahhh braddah no worries about the footage I made it work with the pic u sent me.... thanks for all the tips braddah and most importantly the SBG!!! I love it I need to order more from u for my pond too, and make another video on it... spreading the Aloha Spirit mah braddah we’ll keep in touch much love and aloha 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽
Just let me know and THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all your LOVE and ALOHA!
Great video Mel! Such a smart idea for extra filtration!! And talk about being packed full!!!✌️🤙
Learning To Fish Keep yeah braddah Kam I packed that thing in tight wanted to show how much you can do with this BB... 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽
Awesome DIY BROTHA Mel👊
PURPLE GANG ahh braddah PG thanks so much 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
Hey that’s neat! Very handy.
Jeremy's Wild Studio 🤙🏽🤙🏽ahh Thanks braddah j!! Appreciate u!!
Nice 👍🏼 😁👍🏼
Angelo's Fish Tanks Thanks braddah Angelo 🤙🏽🐠🐠🐠🤙🏽 much love and aloha
I have been using these things for 2 years now! You can also do some aquaponics in there like pothos or something. Thanks love the vids
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Thanks for sharing brotha Mel 👊 lots of different purposes for that box. I split mine for part breeder box and part pothos/mint grow box.
Aquarium Thoughts I like your style 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Awesome ideas! I use mine for pathos!
Same here. 😃 Though I just added mint back into my setup as well
Otter Creek Aquatics Yeah braddah they are perfect for plants 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
Aquarium Thoughts nice I like that add some herbs and spices 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽
Hey, where did you get the micropore foam?! Thanks! Great video :) love the enthusiasm
Oh yes I got it on eBay they sell micro and macro foam
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Was not expecting a reply after how old I realized the video was lol but ty! ^_^
@@HaYNFishKeeper do you actually recommend the seller you get yours from? The ones I see all seem to be large pore sponges
@@KrazyKlutz06 to be honest I think that link no longer works anymore but also it worlds better with the larger pore way better trust me
@@KrazyKlutz06 yeah I hear ya but I really try and make an effort to answer all my comments old or new, it’s the way I try to separate myself from the rest 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 welcome to the the OHANA!!
Wow awesome dude!!
D Aquariums thank you braddah D!! Much love and aloha 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
HAWAI’I ... 😮!! Whoa....
nice video ❤️❤️
RGI 1982 okay u got me 😂🤙🏽🤙🏽
This is an awesome idea! I have everything but the box, i think I will check out my LFS tomorrow! Thanks HP!
Jennifer Long oh Jennifer your gonna love it I can see you getting so creative with this DIY!! Much love and aloha 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
Cool idea Brother Mel. Did you get the stickers I send you already?
Joe Munoz thank you so much braddah Joe!!! And yes braddah I did receive the stickers thank you so much 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
Aloha monday brutha.....
Jhaycee Cortez aloha braddah 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽 thanks for the love
Jhaycee Cortez aloha braddah 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽 thanks for the love
Did you start the syphon with your mouth Mel 😁 great video
Lacey's place suckin in that hose
So it's the same as buying hangonback filter...
I do the same. But I power via Air...
Monkey Nut see you’re a genius braddah nice work!! 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽
It’s no big deal, really, especially since the hack bypasses the entire mechanical system of the breeder box. I’d be interested to know if the flow through the standard tubing you used was significant enough to warrant repurposing the breeder box in the first place. It sure looks like a great way to turbocharge an Aquaclear., a filter that I use on most of my tanks.
Peter Goldfien well the flow with the syphon wasn’t super fast but it worked I’m thinking if you hooked up a more powerful air pump u can get a pretty good flow and totally make a filter out of it I’m sure!
Peter Goldfien it’s definitely a really cool hack though
lol how many gallons per day will it filter ?
+kyoat Bites it’s very slow moving just a nice little upgrade to help make water quality a little better
Only problem is they loud AF! Lol
Lolol true dat!
It's not a check valve. It's an air flow valve.
Peter Goldfien yeah that’s right air flow valve Damn I messed up check valve is so the water doesn’t syphon back to air pump 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I’m gonna pin it in the comments thanks braddah for correcting me on that 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽