HOMEMADE AQUARIUM! DIY PLASTIC BIN FISH TANK SETUP
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- WE'RE IN THE PROCESS OF RESCUING 30 ENDLERS LIVE-BEARER FISH! THE CURRENT OWNERS HAVE HAD THEM FOR A WHILE AND WHN THEIR SON WENT OFF TO COLLEGE IT BECAME TOO MUCH WORK FOR THEM. THE TANK THEY ARE IN NOW IS UNFIT TO LIVE IN. THEY HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A NEW HOME TO TAKE THEM IN SO WE DECIDED TO DO JUST THAT! BEFORE WE TAKE THEM WE NEED TO BUILD A TEMPORARY DIY TANK SO WE USED A PLASTIC BIN AND CHEAP MATERIALS TO HOUSE THEM WHILE WE CLEAN THEIR ORIGINAL TANK.
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HOUSE BILLINGS where do you get the food safe bins, and would using this as a long term bin for a fish be bad?
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Hey man, just a heads up. The water from an established tank isn't really what kickstarts the cycle. You have to use some surface area from the established tank, preferably some of the filter media. Beneficial bacteria isn't really suspended in the water, it's chilling in the gravel or in the filter media.
Tom D yes absolutely that’s a great point, we just use the water because it is already established with no chlorine.
This is amazing, my danios are too cramped in 10 gallons. I was going to buy a 30 gallon, but a fifty dollar setup sure beats paying $500. Thanks!
Very cool but I would be worried about the plastic eventually forming a leak or some of it actually leaching into the water after long term use. It's a cool idea but I'd be cautious.
why temporary? It makes a good permanent aquarium
Because over time it bows permanently and can burst open
@@alexkarasoulos you can have a mini metal cage to go around it or even hard plastic
@@assassin3003 true but at that point its already the price of an actual tank especially if you wait for the $1 per gallon sale or go on craigslist
@@alexkarasoulos where can I find that one dollar per gallon sale?
Exactly!
I’m clueless . I hear you keep saying temporary. Why can you not use the container permanently?
Thats for sick fish that need medication thats a temporary tank after the fish is done healing u can put the fish back to its original tank
@@somecatlookinatyou7414 ..... and also, for permanently, after about three or four years, the plastic is liable to be able to buckle, especially during a refill or something later on down the road, but if you planned to get a new one every three years or so, then...🐟🐠👍
@@jameandthegiantpeach2273 I thought about rigidity, but they do 110L 2packs...you can double or quad layer it...
At this point though honestly I'm just going out to fix my pond and stock it which I never did!
Feel like going now at 1am in the yard with my silicon gun and a shovel lol
@@ThirstysURL ...😆👍🐠🐟
Great job ! Well done on helping those fish. Really great thing to do. The temporary tank looks amazing. Love the diy job on the filter also. The fish will love it :) look forward to seeing more ! 🤗
Taylors Adventures thank you for the support! So much more to come :)
Thanks for the video, wanted to see how well one of these tanks actually looks w decor and it looks perfect for my new guppy “nursery”
I'm rescuing 15 guppies and I have no spare tank currently so this is an amazing idea that I could do to set up a temporary tank ans syphon some water from another tank to help quick start it and probably squeeze the filter sponge from my other tank into it to get it going.
My bf did a tractor supply 700 gallon staging tank for like 475 not including the fish lol but I didn't think he could do it for under 500 cause you know the inflated prices on tanks especially as they get bigger 😉 totally going to try this with the kids maybe as a shiners feeder tank 😀 thanks for the show n tell
+April Gabriel Rodriguez thank you for the support and kind words! Yes tanks get super pricey thats why we try to improvise so much! We have some awesome pool ponds that we did in our newer videos if you check them out.
That is a very nice looking temp tank, looks better then some permanent tanks ive seen ppl do lol
Brian Reyes yes we are keeping it for now. What is your favorite part?
I have a similar set up for my turtle tank. Found about the max for those is about 25ish gallons before bowing gets to major, and rubbermaid is for greater amounts of water. Still, it's a fairly cheap way to set up a tank if you don't have a massive budget to go with.
Pretty much went this route after buying a 50 gallon tank from petco that ended up falling to pieces after filling it up, and having to emergency transfer
Nice to see Walmart cleaned a little!
Namco Man yes it’s about time! Still not perfect but it’s progress
I thought this was bang bus in the beginning thinking dude you’re going too far with the prologue lol
Savage 😆 🤣
Just found your channel...keep up the great work! You are kind, diligent and informative...really refreshing to see! Thank you!
I use these for my bettas as long term they live in there their whole life. I breed bettas so this is just a cheaper way for my bettas to have a huge space to swim!
are they housed together ? Cause I know bettas are very violent especially the men
Amélie Lacroix only the females. If you put males together make sure to have a huge area for them
Do u use a heater at all? Bc my house isn’t warm enough to keep the water at 78 so If I get a heater I don’t what it to melt the plastic
@@rhiannajackson6283 you can use a heater. I dont have heaters for my bettas, they do just fine without them
Temp tanks are a great idea. I have used quite a few, a couple I have kept as long term ones as well
Jackson Hughes yes I think we are keeping this one permanently
Hey would the plastic lech into the water and hurt my fish?
Really hope he took the tags off of everything. Don't know why I'm so bothered by the fact I didn't see him take them off.
+Andy Sappington no worries we always double check ;-)
Ive had guppies in a plastic bin for over 5 yrs now i think it depends on the size the larger softer bins wont last as long as smaller firmer ones i gurss cus mine hasnt opened up.. and it s exposed to the sun i live in the tropics
Nice temp tank setup, great video 😀😀😀👍👍👍🐠🐟🐠🐡🐟🐠
Razzy Kidz thank you for the continued support. Trying to get the next video up for tomorrow so you can see the fish!
Are you sure the plastic is safe because I might do this
Yep I did this before just make sure it’s washed out nicely
@@madisontheidel7210 thx did it ever leak?
@@flicz9739 the one I had had a hole at the top naturally so make sure you get a low hanging filter besides that it works fine
Cant wait for everyone to see the fish!!
It's easy, light and convenience as a aquarium. Sometimes if you're on a budget, this is a alternative nice desire aquarium ya. 🙂
Actually really cool to watch, You Did a great job with everything!
Who would of thought those plastic bins could be used
New subbie here :) 👍
Itsgoddessxo thank you for the support! Wait till you see the fish we rescued for it :)
I’m gonna try it for my fishes too :)
+Emil Emil thanks for the support! You def should it works great oursis still going strong
I like the white rocks I use them all the time
taylar bagley yes def a nice touch
Lol this is what i was thinking.. awesome idea.. i can utilize this idea while changing water for my fishes because the water is too hot in kuwait 🥵
Can we put heater inside it?? 🤔
perfect , quick , tank for children
Thanks man ima use it as a quarantine tank for new fishes
I am from India and I like your idea 👍👍👍..
What does being from India have to do with anything? You can like his idea regardless of where your from.😊
That short body redtail is freaking awesome it's my favorite next to the blob lol keep up the awesomeness bud I appreciate your content and vibes
what is the name of plastic box or for which purpose it used
You are doing a good job saving a lot of fish life
lovely
I can’t wait to see the fish I have heard a bunch about the endlers
Lin Wong can’t wait to show you tomorrow!
Y have a cuestion does the heater melt the plastic.
Can we apply heater in this plastic DIY tank ?
I have 4 gold fish in a 10gal and I want to upgrade them so is it ok to use these set up but for permanent home
Sorry about those comments. My kids got hold of my phone! Will take them out
Oh sorry, my hamster got loose and stepped on my keyboard.
Can a Oscar live in the plastic bin
+This is Me JamesBibit yes absolutely any fish is ok in this type of container. The only thing to keep in mind is they tend to get dirtier then normal aquariums so make sure to keep up with water changes
If you get a bigger one not the one in the video
Thank you I might consider this for my beta I have him in a 3 gallon right now I'm planning on upgrading him to a 10 gallon soon after it's set up and cycled
If I were to use this to house a goldfish, could it be suitable for a long period until I save up enough money for a full size aquarium? I want to be able to have the fish, but it will take me time to save up the money to keep it in a glass/acrylic tank. Would this work for about a 40 gallon or 20 gallon clear bin? Are there any drawbacks to doing this vs. the glass tanks when it comes to the fishes care/health? I would like to give them the best life I can, it would be really great if you responded soon!!
+The Boldster Glad you reached out! Most clear storage bins are labeled as ‘food grade’ make sure you check that whatever you are using is labeled as that. As long as you use proper filtration and follow the guidelines for proper goldfish care, your fish should be absolutely safe in a 20-40 gallon clear storage bin, and live a long healthy life as they would in a glass aquarium! The only other thing would add is rigging up some type of brace for the top of the bin to prevent the sides from bowing out when it is filled with water. Maybe with wood or a couple pieces of pvc!
@@HOUSEBILLINGS thanks! Would putting the lid on work if i were to drill holes in it? Or do you think I should leave the lid open to allow air flow? I have pets that shed, so I've found that leaving my bettas tank lid on keeps it out, because there is a lot of fur in the air. Do you think if i took some duct tape and taped one edge of the tub over the lid, and onto the other it would help hold? I'm sorry for all the questions, but I just want to make sure I'm prepared if I do get the fish. What filture do you reccomend?
+The Boldster these are all great questions dont apologize at all! Putting a cover on should be no problem at all as long as you have good air flow IN the tank with a nice bubbler. I always use sponge filters they are by far the best form a filtration because you get both mechanical and biological filtration out of it. Also you get the added air flow from the bubbles it produces.
@@HOUSEBILLINGS thanks! How do you tell if the storage bin is food safe? I've found that with the larger bins they dont say 🤔
+The Boldster most of the bins should be properly labeled, it can depend on where you buy them from. If they arent labeled good the exact brand/model and it should absoluetly tell you
I was looking into buying a fish tank to quarantine new fish then i thought why dont i just build a fish tank using some kind of bin ?? then i found your video.. thank you!
+Aria World thats awesome! So glad we could help :) keep us posted how it turns out
Ghetto ass haha
@@m_i_g_5108 nothing ghetto about it
@@darius5396 it's a joke. I appreciate the creativity, actually. 😝
#BillingsFam whoop whoop 🙌
I'm going to do that to my clams thank you HOUSE BILLINGS
That's aquarium Togo man nice nice
This is awesome #HouseBillings is the bestttt
TeamTopShelfProfits thank you for the continued support
Wow great job guys thank you
Jorge Rozon thank you for all the support
If we use filter then we dont need aeration?
How long before something like that starts to give out
is plastic containers are good for gold fish....cause i m using a plastic box [3L]
I thought plastic was bad for fish. Still an interesting idea and much less expensive that a full tank.
No not at all as long as it is food grade safe and bpa free. They work great!
Co co cool
Awesome setup! I will be trying this shortly
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I wanna make a temporary one because I want to change my subtract in my current tank to aquarium soil, can I simply lay the heater on the substrate in my temporary one ? Will it cause any problems ?
What filter you buy four fish tank 5 gallon or 20 gallon
Why temporary though.? I've the same for long term
Dang I thought you were gonna buy that ghost knife fish
I do same technic bro wonderful video..
HIII, nice DIY. How long will this container hold water weight? I don't want to buy glass aquarium. so, Will this DIY last long enough (months, years) ?
If you want to use this for an extended amount of time you can, but you will want to take precautions to make the sides a little more stable.
@@HOUSEBILLINGS by applying transparent tape throughout the bucket?
@@renusnaturegardening1213 yea I'd like to know too
I was wondering if you could do that! Even if the plastic broke down after a year a $20 to $60 replacement tub is nothing compared to the $500 to $1000 for a legit aquarium lol... And you can modify it with anything you need, like adding a spigot to the bottom of one side to easily drain it for cleaning, or even linking multiple together for a super tank or segregated sanctuaries... Anyone tried this long term yet that could offer some pointers?
Guys is it safe to put a heater in a plastic tub like this? Plz i need answers
i use this but i use a airlift filter system
The shopkeeper gave me goldfishes in a fishbowl I came home and did some research then found out how wrong it is...rn I have moved them into 18 ltr bucket with sponge filter...and in few months I'll move them into 40 ltr tub ? Is this okay will they survive???
Great video
Looks Awesome! Could something like that be used as a permanent setup as well?
You certainly can use this for a permanent setup as long as you make sure to do frequent water changes
@@HOUSEBILLINGS How often would you change the water?
Also where did you get the filter?
This Plastic Fish tank container size and how much litre please tell..😢🙏
Isn’t the plastic a bit toxic for the fish? I really hope for ur answer I have thought about getting a plastic tank but idk....
+Jousef Yuh hi Jousef! No as long as you buy “food grade” plastic it is perfectly safe for animals. Thank you for the support
Fish are kept in acrylic and plastic aquariums not only glass.
So I got one of these, slightly taller, and it seems to be working, but people keep telling me the plastic is not gonna hold and crack so I'm kind of apprehensive now 😭 Has anyone had this happen?
If it’s a sturdy plastic it should be okay just try to avoid moving it as much as possible if you are worried about that or take the heavier objects out before you do. The only reason it should crack is if it is knocked hard. It should be fine :)
I have a similar filter but I thought it was too strong... is the water supposed to move that much and add this much resistance to the fish?
Hi Darla thanks for reaching out! Water movement def depends on the type of fish. Some fish LOVE having strong currents to swim against.. some rather almost no movement at all. What type of fish do you have
@@HOUSEBILLINGS Well it would be a beta if I got it
awesome build bro! I need to try this, maybe as a quarantine tank
Just bought a tote for my Oscar for a quarantine
I love the name!!
The Peralta Family thank you for the support. So much more to come
I wounder if maybe the ones that are only kinda half clear would help with stress.
They sell ones with clear lids and kinda foggy containers.
That was the fishies wont be stressed as much but I can still see them
+Queen Of Memes hey thanks for the comment. It is sort of like a regular aquarium with clear glass, the fish dont seem to get stressed at all. I have found when we use bins or pools that the fish cant see out of they can sometimes get a little nervous when people approach.
Awesome idea thanks dude!
Ha, I use those for my bettas and for breeding/ raising the fry . I show a bit of it in my videos...
+splendid_bettas That’s awesome, they really come in handy for things like that! I’ll be sure to check out your videos too 🤙
Thanks for replying man you the only one that ever did 😟 just so you know im a fan of you all the way from south Africa cape town 😆
+Ashwin Flores that is beyond awesome man! We absolutely love the support so thank you again. Hows the weather where you are??
Did u add any enzymes? Used water won't do anything for new tank.
i’ve never owned fish before and wanna try this for a permanent tank, what do you mean when you say water parameters should be kept in the right range? And how would you keep them in the right range?
Water parameters refer to the levels of ammonia, chlorine, nitrites, nitrates, water harnesses, PH and alkalinity. You can test for these things with a test kit you buy from a fish supply store and I know that Petsmart does water tests for free. Always use declorinater in tap water or let it sit for 24 hours so the chlorine can gas off. Things like chlorine and ammonia can kill your fish.
@@PageShearling "water hardness" not water harness. rain water stored in clean containers blended with dechlorinated water can be used also.For VeeVooo start with guppies, danios, or paradise gouramis as basic fish to get started in fishkeeping.
i use these for shrimp and snails which i feed to bettas and pea puffers
BRO I WAS JUST IN THAT STORE 😂😂😂 I GREW UP IN THAT PLACE.
Sólo le falto finalizarlo con una lámpara para ver como quedaba con su iluminación ya instalada.
I recently wanted some fish and saw that the tanks were expensive. Is the DIY bin tank only for temporary use or can it be permanent? :D
Hi Zoe. The plastic bin can absolutely be used for a good period of time, just make sure you are doing regular water changes. You will also want to make sure to support it properly on the sides, over time it can start to bow out.
It all depends on the size of the tank or plastic box for a tank of 64l you are looking at £100 or less maybe more for all the equipment but if you are shore on keeping fish then I'd say get a tank simple because it looks pretty and it's more suited to the job but a plastic box is fine for permanent use I have one as a medical tank Aso make shore it has a food safe logo on it as some plastics can leek toxins in to the water
One over thing about the heater I put my heater in a glass flower vase as I'm not shore what the heat will do to the plastic
Yes it can be
Great video!
Great video my firend, i hope that AquaTK will be as good as your channel one day!
AquaTK thank you for the support we should do a collaboration
@@HOUSEBILLINGS Sound fine to me, what should i do?
Hey just wondering if heaters are okay in these tanks? I’d like to make one for my fry but I’m worried about it melting the plastic.
Heaters are perfectly fine, I would try to use the suction cups or put something between the heater and the walls and floor of the tank. It wouldnt be strong enough to melt it right away but maybe over time could do damage
might be simpler to use small water pump and a hose...
Glass are just so pricey to afford
Me too usually just use big bottles,unused filters, and plastic containers
Can we use aquarium heater in plasric tubs
Please reply sir
Hey man can i use this built to do a quarantine tank for koi fish?
Yo I bin to that pet store in CT Waterbury I got some really nice looking African cichlids
After how many days we have to replace water of the tank???
This completely depends on what type of fish you are keeping, how many, and what type of filtration you are using. If you can give me some of that info I can gladly give you advice
Nice video, would like to know whether the plastic tank has vibration due to filter and air pump ? will it affect fishes?
No cycling?
Its amazing dude
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Great video! Totally unrelated, and I hope you don't mind me saying, but you remind me of Peter Andre, and you're a very good looking man.
I have this one does the plastic split?
I can make a bet at that plastic aquarium eventually imploded because they're not meant to hold water and eventually the water starts pushing the plastic outward which then makes the whole tank implode outwords
Hullis, im looking for some kind of heating system gor my turle plastic bin.. they will be getting a huge pond soon but in mean time any ideas om how to heat water with plastic bin?