Hi Joe, i'm your biggest fun here at Asia.. i always watch your video, and it give me an inspiration and idea to my aquarium.. this is my first time to have a big old aquarium came from my dad.. and it is my first time to have a pet.. My question is just simply, can i combine this your DIY HEATER PROJECT to your OVERHEAD, AQUARIUM SUMP FILTER?? Its came to my idea that. That the water came into the heater then its gonna past through and the water it come back to the aquarium.. i hope you and other can understand.. i'm just excited, others can comment.. thanks god bless you, and more power, and i hope that you can inspire more people like me..
I have been thoroughly enjoying your videos. I have a 30 gallon tank and its been a lot of fun, I built the bucket canister filter, undergravel jet, and have used many of your suggestions. My next step is the inline heater. One thing I never see mentioned or talked about anywhere is protecting your aquariums for the potentially lethal 110 to 220V we are constantly dropping into our tanks of water. An aquarium heater is nothing more than a toaster in a glass bubble. We all know what happens if we drop a toaster in the bath. Broken glass on the heater could be a great danger to anyone touching the tank. I use a simple GFCI adapter to protect myself and my fish. Do you do anything?
Joey where do you get this ideas from, i don't think theirs many people that can constantly come up with this great ideas. keep them up believe me theirs a part of you in everyones tank.
The hardest part is actually doing it week after week. A lot goes into my videos. It takes around 3 hours to produce just 1 minute of one of my videos. The ideas just come from a combination of understanding how things work and a passion for problem solving. Most ideas i pull from past things i have done, then manipulate them enough to work for anyone.
Well let me tell you their great ideas congratulations on that gift you have not many people do. Theirs a lot of hubbiest that cant afford the expensive stuff and this way they can all enjoy their tanks without having to sell their cars to buy all we need.
Looks like it works great. Water pumps work better pushing than pulling though. Flipping the setup would move water quicker and give you more pump life.
Thanks man! I get so many good ideas from watching your videos. Now I just need some $ to buy stuff for my new 20L to get her running. These celestial pearl danios are tired of the 5gal.
20L referring to a 20 LONG.... The same way a 30B is a 30 breeder. Thanks tho smarty pants. Fairly sure I could easily notice that I had two 5 gallon tanks....
Joey what power head do you use? I see it in a lot of your videos but can't find it at any store... By the way fellow Canadian here And much appreciate your videos as cost and availability of products are spot on with what I can get in my area.
Hey, nice video! I did a similar thing with mine, but I used the intake of my external filter by cutting the intake pipe down and sealing it to the top of the PVC, then sealed the original intake strainer to the bottom of the PVC pipe. I even siliconed on a clear PVC window so I could see the digital display on the heater. (a great way to overcome the 'Low Flow' warning on Fluval E series heaters) :)
Nice video joey. Funny I wonder if if the technology behind the inline external heaters is not similar to this. My hydor is basically a a plastic encasing with water going through it. Whatever heats the water is inside.
I'm not keen on the second version - if the water level should drop below the opening at the top, the pump will pull the water out of that tube, causing the tank water to not be heated, etc. Hopefully the heater should cut off and not overheat. Normally it should be OK if you keep an eye on it during normal maintenance, but I think the first version is better.
Wouldn't you be able to use the fully submerged heater and rig it up into the intake pipe of a canister filter like a fx6 ? Instead of doing a inline external heater of the return ? Would it work the same
What are you doing for temperature control? I don't see you using a reefmaster or the like. Have you considered using something like an STC-1000. These are inexpensive, probes seem to be submersible, and are cheap off of e-bay. I use one to control a Keezer and it cost me all of $20 to build it!
i love your videos man. i recently got a 10 gallon aquarium in a couple of months i will upgrade i have 2 angels in there and 3 dwarf gouramis and a couple of tetras i was wondering how a betta would do with them? and i am going to try to get a 125 gallon aquarium and what predator fish would do good in there i was going to get a silver arowana but i amagine theyd get way to big? sorry for the long story and questions lol but i would love an answer thanks man:).
Hi Joey, I'm really enjoying to watch your DIY videos, I tried some of them in my small aquarium and really works well for me. thank you!! My question how is it essential to have heater in the aquarium. I live in tropical country most of the time is hot and humid as we have only two seasons here, wet & dry season just like one of your filtration method uhh. I know that in your place had 4seasons esp during winter you really need heaters. Do we still really need heaters in such environment like us? Thanks for reading...
Put a thermometer in your tank to see the current temperature. Research ideal temperature range for your fish. Now you know if you need a heater or not.
I think you could also use a large diameter PVC pipe and fill it with media around the heater, that way you also get biological filtration. Or would the heater so close to the bacteria cause problems for the bacteria?
I was hoping this would show how to make a heater using something like a hot water tank heating element. What do you use to heat your large(over 200 gallon) tanks?
I will never show something like that. I am not a licensed electrician. If something happens and I burn my house down, its not covered. I BUY my heaters for tanks. You can buy them in almost any size.
I agree with joey. I am an electrician and i've seen a guy kill all his fish and almost shock himself trying to do that. I don't think he used a hot water element but it's just easier and safer to buy one. :) but if u try it anyway, at least ask a local licensed tech to help u that way u will know it's right. although in my area, we charge about $80 for a house call not including parts and labor. not hijacking ur comments just really don't want u to get hurt.
ok i need help i have a 90 litter tank and i am buying this 4ft bowed fish tank of some on online its the tank only no lid or stand what would i need to buy to set this new tank up
is the pump actually necessary? Because as the water in the pvc is heated the water will expand and rise to the top do to the increased energy, and then exit the pvc through the top, then causing a current to be created drawing cold water in through the bottom.
Good Question. I was thinking along similiar lines. If all that you are looking for is a 'Fish Guard' Would it work to use two schedual 80 reducing bushings to hold the two ends of a Titanium Submersible Heater, And then using a ctlinder of Black Plastic Canvas in leiu of the length of PVC Pipe. As long as it is placed in an area of good water circulation? You would need to whip stitch the Plastic Canvas Cylindar side seam with 3lb Nylon Fishing line. and secure the cylindar over the outside diameter of the reducing bushings with Black Cable (Zip) ties, (Which could also be used to hold the 'Mounting' Suction Cups.)
I dont remember what it was. I grabbed it from the garage to film the video.... then put it back. This is just a project i used to do years ago for my rays.
I started with 8 Frontosa and 6 yelliw labs 3 years ago, few days ago my water heaters quit working (in my Sump, my tank is 150 gallon freshwater, and 30 gallon sump, learned everything from your youtube channed, built my own water over flow, PVC one and built my own filter system in my sump) and my 1 frontosa and 40 yellow labs died as water was cold in my aquarium in basement in my tank, it cooled down over night, by the time I came to know, it was too late. How would I make sure this does not happen in future, my fish tank is in basement. I had 2 heaters in my sump, they both quit working and I did not realize. Please guide.
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Hi Joe, i'm your biggest fun here at Asia.. i always watch your video, and it give me an inspiration and idea to my aquarium.. this is my first time to have a big old aquarium came from my dad.. and it is my first time to have a pet..
My question is just simply, can i combine this your DIY HEATER PROJECT to your OVERHEAD, AQUARIUM SUMP FILTER?? Its came to my idea that. That the water came into the heater then its gonna past through and the water it come back to the aquarium.. i hope you and other can understand.. i'm just excited, others can comment.. thanks god bless you, and more power, and i hope that you can inspire more people like me..
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I have been thoroughly enjoying your videos. I have a 30 gallon tank and its been a lot of fun, I built the bucket canister filter, undergravel jet, and have used many of your suggestions. My next step is the inline heater. One thing I never see mentioned or talked about anywhere is protecting your aquariums for the potentially lethal 110 to 220V we are constantly dropping into our tanks of water. An aquarium heater is nothing more than a toaster in a glass bubble. We all know what happens if we drop a toaster in the bath. Broken glass on the heater could be a great danger to anyone touching the tank. I use a simple GFCI adapter to protect myself and my fish. Do you do anything?
Great video Joey
Another AWESOME video! Love the idea, simple yet very EFFECTIVE!
Nicely done. Same principle as an inline heater, but cheaper (and more fun)!
Joey where do you get this ideas from, i don't think theirs many people that can constantly come up with this great ideas. keep them up believe me theirs a part of you in everyones tank.
The hardest part is actually doing it week after week. A lot goes into my videos. It takes around 3 hours to produce just 1 minute of one of my videos. The ideas just come from a combination of understanding how things work and a passion for problem solving. Most ideas i pull from past things i have done, then manipulate them enough to work for anyone.
Well let me tell you their great ideas congratulations on that gift you have not many people do. Theirs a lot of hubbiest that cant afford the expensive stuff and this way they can all enjoy their tanks without having to sell their cars to buy all we need.
Looks like it works great. Water pumps work better pushing than pulling though. Flipping the setup would move water quicker and give you more pump life.
Great idea, this could also be used with a hob filter, if u have submersible heater and deep enough tank.
Nice video I love your video's they help me out alot thanks
Such a genius!!!!! Absolutely brilliant idea....
Thanks man! I get so many good ideas from watching your videos. Now I just need some $ to buy stuff for my new 20L to get her running. These celestial pearl danios are tired of the 5gal.
5gal is same as 20litres
RaptorPvPBF4 I think he ment 20 long fish tank not 20 liter
You mean 20 gal?
Good luck with the new tank
20L referring to a 20 LONG.... The same way a 30B is a 30 breeder.
Thanks tho smarty pants. Fairly sure I could easily notice that I had two 5 gallon tanks....
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Cool idea Joey!
The internal canister and heat distribution combined would make a cool diy project
good idea mate this will help with my discus breeding tanks
Joey what power head do you use? I see it in a lot of your videos but can't find it at any store... By the way fellow Canadian here And much appreciate your videos as cost and availability of products are spot on with what I can get in my area.
Hey, nice video! I did a similar thing with mine, but I used the intake of my external filter by cutting the intake pipe down and sealing it to the top of the PVC, then sealed the original intake strainer to the bottom of the PVC pipe. I even siliconed on a clear PVC window so I could see the digital display on the heater. (a great way to overcome the 'Low Flow' warning on Fluval E series heaters) :)
Nice video joey.
Funny I wonder if if the technology behind the inline external heaters is not similar to this.
My hydor is basically a a plastic encasing with water going through it.
Whatever heats the water is inside.
Excellent idea!
Nice one joey.
I'm not keen on the second version - if the water level should drop below the opening at the top, the pump will pull the water out of that tube, causing the tank water to not be heated, etc. Hopefully the heater should cut off and not overheat.
Normally it should be OK if you keep an eye on it during normal maintenance, but I think the first version is better.
Wouldn't you be able to use the fully submerged heater and rig it up into the intake pipe of a canister filter like a fx6 ? Instead of doing a inline external heater of the return ? Would it work the same
What are you doing for temperature control? I don't see you using a reefmaster or the like. Have you considered using something like an STC-1000. These are inexpensive, probes seem to be submersible, and are cheap off of e-bay. I use one to control a Keezer and it cost me all of $20 to build it!
i love your videos man. i recently got a 10 gallon aquarium in a couple of months i will upgrade i have 2 angels in there and 3 dwarf gouramis and a couple of tetras i was wondering how a betta would do with them? and i am going to try to get a 125 gallon aquarium and what predator fish would do good in there i was going to get a silver arowana but i amagine theyd get way to big? sorry for the long story and questions lol but i would love an answer thanks man:).
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Hi Joey, I'm really enjoying to watch your DIY videos, I tried some of them in my small aquarium and really works well for me. thank you!! My question how is it essential to have heater in the aquarium. I live in tropical country most of the time is hot and humid as we have only two seasons here, wet & dry season just like one of your filtration method uhh. I know that in your place had 4seasons esp during winter you really need heaters. Do we still really need heaters in such environment like us? Thanks for reading...
Put a thermometer in your tank to see the current temperature. Research ideal temperature range for your fish. Now you know if you need a heater or not.
Hi Joey, Great video, you mentioned in video you can color the pipe, what type of color should i use? Which is not harmful. Please let me know.
Here I was about to go buy an Inline Heater... pshh Im making one just like that! Thanks Joey!
Christy Riser Perfect project for you! Your welcome. :)
Brilliant idea!
Best to go with a Titanium heater
Is this more efficient than just leaving the heater in the tank?
This is genius. Energy efficient
exactly what I needed for my second aquarium
I think you could also use a large diameter PVC pipe and fill it with media around the heater, that way you also get biological filtration. Or would the heater so close to the bacteria cause problems for the bacteria?
Well done, but what i really want is to have the heater outside the tank,joey please think about that ;)
There are external heaters sold on a website called aquuaessentials but they only ship to UK and I'm assuming you live in US
My aquarium heater glass is broken can we use this method in that case
I was hoping this would show how to make a heater using something like a hot water tank heating element.
What do you use to heat your large(over 200 gallon) tanks?
I will never show something like that. I am not a licensed electrician. If something happens and I burn my house down, its not covered.
I BUY my heaters for tanks. You can buy them in almost any size.
I agree with joey. I am an electrician and i've seen a guy kill all his fish and almost shock himself trying to do that. I don't think he used a hot water element but it's just easier and safer to buy one. :) but if u try it anyway, at least ask a local licensed tech to help u that way u will know it's right. although in my area, we charge about $80 for a house call not including parts and labor. not hijacking ur comments just really don't want u to get hurt.
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What website do you buy the heater from
Add a sponge to the bottom and you have a full filter system deluxx
ok i need help i have a 90 litter tank and i am buying this 4ft bowed fish tank of some on online its the tank only no lid or stand what would i need to buy to set this new tank up
is the pump actually necessary? Because as the water in the pvc is heated the water will expand and rise to the top do to the increased energy, and then exit the pvc through the top, then causing a current to be created drawing cold water in through the bottom.
That is basically what happens without the pipe... it still needs to be circulated...
Good Question. I was thinking along similiar lines. If all that you are looking for is a 'Fish Guard' Would it work to use two schedual 80 reducing bushings to hold the two ends of a Titanium Submersible Heater, And then using a ctlinder of Black Plastic Canvas in leiu of the length of PVC Pipe. As long as it is placed in an area of good water circulation? You would need to whip stitch the Plastic Canvas Cylindar side seam with 3lb Nylon Fishing line. and secure the cylindar over the outside diameter of the reducing bushings with Black Cable (Zip) ties, (Which could also be used to hold the 'Mounting' Suction Cups.)
Cam we use submersible uv light in same way? For water sterilization?
Could you combine the heater and filter in one unit?
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Hi! Build some freezer for my predator tank.
That was great
Genius!
what pump do you uses?
make video on aquarium water
is that a finnex heater joey
I dont remember what it was. I grabbed it from the garage to film the video.... then put it back. This is just a project i used to do years ago for my rays.
where can i find thin wall pvc?
i thought he will make a heater without a heater..
First comment yay! Lol nice idea man!
I started with 8 Frontosa and 6 yelliw labs 3 years ago, few days ago my water heaters quit working (in my Sump, my tank is 150 gallon freshwater, and 30 gallon sump, learned everything from your youtube channed, built my own water over flow, PVC one and built my own filter system in my sump) and my 1 frontosa and 40 yellow labs died as water was cold in my aquarium in basement in my tank, it cooled down over night, by the time I came to know, it was too late.
How would I make sure this does not happen in future, my fish tank is in basement. I had 2 heaters in my sump, they both quit working and I did not realize.
Please guide.
Bad idea the water dos t have enough time to heat up
If your pump stops for some reason you could have some big problem's.
Una. Completa basofia..
69 views. Nice
He talked about mechanical media but is there any way to customize this for biological media?