How To Make a Mini Canister Filter For Nano Aquariums!

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  • Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
  • In this video I’ll show you how to make a mini canister filter that is perfect for nano aquariums. I’ll also show you how to make a set of micro Lily pipes! I hope you find the videos useful useful:)
    Mini Lily Pipes (Global Shipping!🌎) terrariumdesig...
    Materials:
    Amazon Links United States(affiliate links)
    Plastic beaker 350ml (found in a grocery store)
    Brushless water pump- amzn.to/3LhsWRk
    8mm Push Fitting- amzn.to/4bBN9ff
    10mm push fitting- amzn.to/3RXzSa2
    O rings- amzn.to/4bxUcWi
    8mm silicone tubing- amzn.to/4eWr8un
    10mm tubing- amzn.to/45T0cri
    Plastic straws- amzn.to/4bDFD3o
    Suction cups- amzn.to/3xMTFC1
    Small end caps- amzn.to/3RZUYnX
    Amazon Links United Kingdom (affiliate links)
    Plastic beaker 350ml (found in a grocery store)
    Brushless water pump- amzn.to/3VNvZoU
    8mm Push Fitting- amzn.to/4cxbYdF
    10mm push fitting- amzn.to/4cxbYdF
    O rings- amzn.to/3xDqLEx
    8mm silicone tubing- amzn.to/3zv9xcJ
    10mm tubing- amzn.to/4ctv5Fx
    Plastic straws- amzn.to/3xDqIIR
    Suction cups- amzn.to/460hOSb
    Small end caps- amzn.to/4byOG5N
    Chapters:
    00:00 What You Need to Know
    1:02 Assembling The Canister
    3:01 Adding The Media
    3:21 Creating The Lily Pipes
    7:02 Setting Up The Filter
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  • @TerrariumDesigns
    @TerrariumDesigns  Місяць тому +6

    Mini Lily Pipes (Global Shipping!🌎) terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/lily-pipe-outlet

  • @Sandhills_nature_hobbies
    @Sandhills_nature_hobbies Місяць тому +75

    Instead of sand you could use salt. It would rinse out easily with water when you're done and would have a lower chance of scratching the plastic.

    • @santhoshravi2515
      @santhoshravi2515 Місяць тому +6

      Instead of salt he could use sugar 😂

    • @TerrariumDesigns
      @TerrariumDesigns  Місяць тому +46

      Just tried the salt & it works great! Much easier to wash out with some warm water. Thanks for the idea😃

    • @Sandhills_nature_hobbies
      @Sandhills_nature_hobbies Місяць тому +11

      @@TerrariumDesigns Awesome. I can't take credit for that though. Saw Dean do it in an Aquarium Co-op video a few years ago.

    • @mannyblackstar
      @mannyblackstar Місяць тому +8

      ​@@Sandhills_nature_hobbies you're a good dude

    • @dmitriylando1596
      @dmitriylando1596 25 днів тому

      No, just do sand changes every so often. Once every 6 months or year

  • @igorgilza
    @igorgilza Місяць тому +22

    Slick job! I think it's very important to know the purpose of filters in aquarium ecosystems. As a kid, I thought they are only for sucking debris, when the main purpose of course is helping with balancing the nitrogen cycle

    • @TerrariumDesigns
      @TerrariumDesigns  Місяць тому +3

      That exactly what I thought when I was younger too!

    • @dimitrijekrstic7567
      @dimitrijekrstic7567 16 днів тому +1

      Ideally we'd word that a bit differently but the point still stands! The main purpose is biological filtration for sure

  • @greenskull9455
    @greenskull9455 Місяць тому +11

    I've been using diy canisters for last 8 years.turns our they're really really inexpensive to make with some basic diy skills and tools and still works just as good as the commercial ones😊

    • @avijitsikdar5514
      @avijitsikdar5514 Місяць тому +1

      How did you make it? Show us

    • @dimitrijekrstic7567
      @dimitrijekrstic7567 16 днів тому

      Of course they work just as good as commercial ones! Just make sure you get a pump that has the same flow rate, and head pressure (so it can stand below your tank and pump water to at least 1.5m) and only use 20-30PPI foam as biological media! It's the best both when it comes to biological filtration, and when it comes to price!

    • @greenskull9455
      @greenskull9455 16 днів тому

      @@avijitsikdar5514 i made it pvc pipes. Search "Om Fery Canister Filter"

  • @zackpedersen2666
    @zackpedersen2666 Місяць тому +4

    This is awesome! Really good idea for me to use in conjunction with DIY reptile water fountains for the picky drinkers. Upsizing for bigger reptiles that like a good soak to help keep things clean between cleanings.

  • @ForzaFanatic_
    @ForzaFanatic_ Місяць тому +5

    You have inspired me to do my first nano scape and i just want to say thank you so much!

  • @Mrs.M-Aquatics
    @Mrs.M-Aquatics Місяць тому +4

    This is excellent! I love the detail of your video and plan to try and make my own. I just bought my first canister filter and love how low profile it is in the aquarium.

    • @TerrariumDesigns
      @TerrariumDesigns  Місяць тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! That’s the reason I love them too, especially in smaller scapes where an internal filter would block up too much space

  • @unsocialbutterfly5760
    @unsocialbutterfly5760 Місяць тому +2

    Fantastic idea, well done! I love your attention to detail, it looks very professional.

  • @JonnieB.
    @JonnieB. Місяць тому +2

    Great job with the lily pipes, the sand is a clever trick.

  • @lukedicksion6092
    @lukedicksion6092 Місяць тому +3

    Bought the pipes, excited to try making the filter!

    • @TerrariumDesigns
      @TerrariumDesigns  Місяць тому +2

      Appreciate it! They’ll be posted out tomorrow:)

  • @wirtification
    @wirtification 29 днів тому +1

    Mind blown 😮😅 simple, elegant DIY design. Ok, I need 3 😂

  • @adamhuckfeldt2895
    @adamhuckfeldt2895 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing, I am actually in need of this very thing right now for my desk paludarium. Perfect timeing on your video. I'll take a set of those lily pipes as well.

  • @Ariesfn
    @Ariesfn 27 днів тому +3

    Did you give tierra epica permission to use your video?

  • @IndoorEcosystem
    @IndoorEcosystem Місяць тому +9

    BRILLIANT! 🤩

  • @goldenkiwicompote
    @goldenkiwicompote Місяць тому +2

    This is awesome. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ISAAC_CAMERON
    @ISAAC_CAMERON Місяць тому +2

    Yes you finally make the filter ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ShayFletcher-hm1xs
    @ShayFletcher-hm1xs 26 днів тому

    Nice one mate! You can get plastic pipe bending kits from PC stores that came with handy templates and bendable silicone insert to stop it collapsing. You'll save yourself some time not having to clean-out the sand!

  • @boltman1974
    @boltman1974 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic job. I’m definitely going to make a few of these

  • @dariadagsson6612
    @dariadagsson6612 Місяць тому +3

    wow everybody so grown up, not one comment on the 1:32, this is not the internet I grew up with

    • @LimTowKay
      @LimTowKay Місяць тому +1

      fortunately for us the whole world grew up, maybe the issue lies with you.

  • @quint3570
    @quint3570 Місяць тому +2

    This is 💯 % amazing! You have a new sub mate 👍

  • @bookwerm4life19
    @bookwerm4life19 Місяць тому +1

    This is absolutely awesome! Thank you very much :)

  • @WorldofWhasian
    @WorldofWhasian Місяць тому +2

    Pop off man. This is a great video!

  • @amitkumar-sf9hf
    @amitkumar-sf9hf Місяць тому +1

    Thanku for making this video I.
    I was waiting for it

  • @chekuizzudin6168
    @chekuizzudin6168 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing such a great idea

  • @tabathatammaro9187
    @tabathatammaro9187 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely Brilliant!

  • @rajavenkateswararao9000
    @rajavenkateswararao9000 Місяць тому +2

    This looks awesome 😮

  • @mohammadalrabiah5300
    @mohammadalrabiah5300 Місяць тому

    Amazing work 😊

  • @christinepetersen2513
    @christinepetersen2513 Місяць тому +2

    great job, dude 💕💕💕💕

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 Місяць тому +3

    This is amazing!!!

  • @abhijitvengurlekar6617
    @abhijitvengurlekar6617 Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @ArnoldQMudskipper
    @ArnoldQMudskipper Місяць тому +2

    Would you not want the coarse filter sponge first? So the fine filter floss doesn't get gummed up as quick.

  • @user-oh9xf2ve4l
    @user-oh9xf2ve4l Місяць тому +1

    great vid

  • @OnyxIdol
    @OnyxIdol Місяць тому +1

    Very cool build!

  • @rgilroy1909
    @rgilroy1909 Місяць тому +1

    amazing

  • @sazidahammed7590
    @sazidahammed7590 Місяць тому +2

    Useful vedio

  • @dagty11
    @dagty11 14 днів тому

    Quick question, could you fit a check valve onto the output pipe? Great video! 😄

  • @josemac7891
    @josemac7891 Місяць тому +1

    Muy educativo.

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944 Місяць тому

    Great video! Looking forward to try!

  • @nat-xs2fs
    @nat-xs2fs Місяць тому +1

    How is that pump once the filter gets a bit "clogged" does it need alot of cleaning? Will the flow drop

  • @AliKharl
    @AliKharl Місяць тому

    brilliant work!

  • @akshayyadav8746
    @akshayyadav8746 Місяць тому

    Hi. Thanks heaps for this video, I’m going to try this for my small 10 litre planted bowl. Do you have any suggestions to control the out flow into the bowl?

  • @r.razamhd
    @r.razamhd 4 дні тому

    Awesome

  • @osTblock
    @osTblock Місяць тому

    THX for the video! 🥰👍

  • @legendary7593
    @legendary7593 17 днів тому

    Nice job. Just i want to ask if pump still works ? ... sticker on it say : with water only ...dont need to be submered ?

  • @kavindudilshan7108
    @kavindudilshan7108 Місяць тому +3

    ❤❤❤

  • @Darkholeguy
    @Darkholeguy Місяць тому +1

    Hi I have a question. I once made my first Terrarium and then all my moss was a beautiful light green but then soon after 2 days it became in ugly version of itself... Dark green. I don't know how it happened, can you please help me

  • @Theepiccollier
    @Theepiccollier Місяць тому

    I love your videos but I have a question, do plants need to be put in the soil at their roots or just set on top of the soil? Or does it vary between plants? I cannot find an answer anywhere

  • @emilybillany9991
    @emilybillany9991 26 днів тому +1

    Can you use two 8mm instead of an 8mm and a 10mm?

  • @kavindudilshan7108
    @kavindudilshan7108 Місяць тому +2

    Waiting for huge paludarium🎉😊That paludarium for vampire crabs?????

  • @Valkore_ID
    @Valkore_ID 14 днів тому

    I'll save it to make nano tank for my mom later

  • @mannyboy684
    @mannyboy684 4 дні тому

    Do you think we can switch the in and out flow placements?

  • @XOVOX777
    @XOVOX777 День тому

    When will you restock?

  • @Hocuz
    @Hocuz Місяць тому

    Hey, im new here and im really like your vid. For ecosystem, can i use a cocopeat? If i can, should make it wet?

  • @RozJorCafe
    @RozJorCafe 13 днів тому

    I would gladly purchase this filter if you could make them and ship to the US 😜

  • @onlywei
    @onlywei Місяць тому

    Why would you want the water to contact the fine filter media before the coarse sponge?

  • @burakdemirci844
    @burakdemirci844 Місяць тому

    Can I use it in 25-30 liter aquariums? Should I use a bigger one?

  • @khrty9656
    @khrty9656 Місяць тому +2

    Always use plumbers tape on all of the threading

  • @MMGAMINGKING
    @MMGAMINGKING 20 днів тому

    Can I just use silicone pipe?

  • @bobdastick
    @bobdastick Місяць тому

    Where do u get the insects from for your ecosystems

  • @Akuma_2000
    @Akuma_2000 Місяць тому +1

    I have a question. I’m building my first terrarium. It’s a 0.8717678 Gallon ( or 3.3 L ) glass. And I have everything from your Guides : plants, drainage layer, springtails… but for the substrate I only have Coco fiber, spagnum mossing and charcoal. Do I need the other 2 thinks you are putting in your Mix? And how tall schould be the drainage layer for such a big glass?

    • @Theepiccollier
      @Theepiccollier Місяць тому

      I'm not him but I would recommend worm castings as well for the substrate, as it provides nutrients for the plants. I'm not sure the exact height and width of the glass you're using, but if imagining if its a foot tall, I would use about 2 inches of drainage, 2-3 inches of substrate and the remaining area for all the plants. Hope this helps!

    • @Akuma_2000
      @Akuma_2000 Місяць тому

      Thank you ❤

  • @budiawan1784
    @budiawan1784 Місяць тому +1

    Can I use salt fill to pipe?
    I imagine salt more easily flushed with water

  • @aheimsvensson1573
    @aheimsvensson1573 Місяць тому

    Problem that super glue will not hold over time when it´s in water! It will not attach to many sort of plastic witch many containers are made of.

  • @iqbaltaopik8795
    @iqbaltaopik8795 7 днів тому

    bagus sih om, hang on saja lah biar gak ribet kalo kecil mah

  • @LojaFemaleSoulAlmaFemini-uz7om
    @LojaFemaleSoulAlmaFemini-uz7om Місяць тому

    bom dia
    qual bomba(motor) vc usou no filtro

  • @NatureNerd77
    @NatureNerd77 Місяць тому +1

    Hi! 💚

  • @NatureNerd77
    @NatureNerd77 Місяць тому +1

    If i buy the e-book does it work in the Netherlands? 💚

    • @TerrariumDesigns
      @TerrariumDesigns  Місяць тому +1

      It’s not translated, but yes you will be able to get it:)

    • @NatureNerd77
      @NatureNerd77 Місяць тому +1

      @@TerrariumDesigns that is no problem, i will buy it! 💚

  • @the_animal_ark
    @the_animal_ark 2 години тому

    So sad you’re sold out of everything
    Guess that’s really a good thing g tho ❤

  • @brandibarta9322
    @brandibarta9322 Місяць тому

    is there a reason you don’t use charcoal in the canister? wouldn’t that promote healthy biome?

  • @gldead3741
    @gldead3741 Місяць тому

    Can. I use this for a Newt set up ?

  • @gldead3741
    @gldead3741 Місяць тому

    Any idea where I can get these supplies in the US

  • @afifsyaifuddin9001
    @afifsyaifuddin9001 Місяць тому

    Sangat berbahaya pompa sible di luar air,,, 😱😱😱😱

  • @mandarkhedekar4597
    @mandarkhedekar4597 17 днів тому

    Can i buy this from you😂

  • @yui_._himari
    @yui_._himari Місяць тому +1

    Early

  • @Blister_CODM
    @Blister_CODM Місяць тому

    hey! this filter was awesome! but i wanna request something, can you PLEASE like.. please do a desk setup glass BOWL aquarium? with just lemon shrimps (neocardina shrimps to be exact) and with alot of carpeting-plants! will appreciate ALOT if you did this with this comment on top :D

  • @blakehoward2804
    @blakehoward2804 Місяць тому +1

    Does anyone else think he sounds a lot like John Oliver? 😅

  • @RelaxFishFarm
    @RelaxFishFarm 29 днів тому

    wasting your time. I did different think in my pond and posted here check out.

  • @taz6122
    @taz6122 Місяць тому

    Everything but the canister copied from another video.. no credit deserved!