Aquarium Sand Waterfall DIY (Using Powerhead)

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Gicela Domínguez - 7 years ago

I'am mexican please spoken spanish please

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Lol Just write in Spanish, I will do the translation

Gicela Domínguez - 7 years ago

Rakazaa Studio hello!! I want to do one and i love herthat way i think that's very nice of you .or write spanish please

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Lo siento, no hablo español!

Victor Gonzales - 7 years ago

This is totally awesome!!! Thank you for sharing this simple yet magnificent design. I now have part one of my plan to build my own waterfall. By far the best design. I love the graphics tutorial as well. Many thanks!

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks alot! Glad you liked it!

Oyuncak Dünyası - 7 years ago

Hi, great sandfall thank you for video why you prefered power head, instead waterpump?

Oyuncak Dünyası - 7 years ago

As I thought thank you for reply

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi, I wanted to make the waterfall without having any bubbles disturbing my surface so that i can control my CO2 flow.

happy tulips - 7 years ago

Thank you so so much. You save me i have a 158GPH powerhead. But i need to get a higher GPH for my 55 gal and i will do this.. About the sand are you using 1mm?

Thanks

happy tulips - 7 years ago

Rakazaa Studio hello again i cant find a 1.5mm so hoping the 1mm will be okay. Ill update you soon

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Yes. 1mm or 1.5mm sand is fine as long as your powerhead does not spew them all over the tank.

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Yes. Its 1mm sand

Nicki Anderson - 7 years ago

This is what I I have been looking for, for months. Thank you for sharing!

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks Nicki!, Glad that i could be of any help.

Reptiles 4 Life - 7 years ago

im not gay but i could listen to ur voice all day it goes so well with the music

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hahah! Made my day!

Keith Cheney - 7 years ago

You're a genius! My question is how far away from the intake / output of a canister filter should this setup be? Or from any waterflow for that matter? Thanks!

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Dear Keith, Thanks alot for the wonderful comment. As long as your powerhead can push out at least 350GPH you should be fine. But my advise is to keep the plumbing works as short as possible for a better sand flow. Or your sand might clog up with the natural sludge/algae created by running water over a period of time.

fil - 7 years ago

why are you not my dad to teach me this :(

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hahah! Its ok. i am fine like this...

fil - 7 years ago

HAHA fml sorry daddy issues
U WNA ADOPT A 22 YR OLD WOMAN CHILD?!??

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hahahahah this made my day Hahahahahah

lordkintendo - 7 years ago

Love the 3D model explanation.

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Thank you soo much! :)

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Leroy Snell - 7 years ago

Wooooooow!!!!! So since I have a tank that shows both sides, can I put a T piece at the top instead of an elbow and run a 2 sided fall?

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hey Leroy. You sure can!. Just make sure that the return sand does not fly all over the place:)

Jay-R Herrero - 7 years ago

thanks....

batdead22 - 7 years ago

Are you from Singapore?

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Batdead22 If you are looking for a one stop buy all shop, the most convenient Nanyang Seaview aquarium at Seletar Farmway.

batdead22 - 7 years ago

Rakazaa Studio Hi-5. Any recommendations on a good local fish shop?

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Sir Yes Sir!

leo cavallini - 7 years ago

can i used a 1/2 pvc pipe or dose it have do be 1 " pipe what do you recommend for a 100gal tank

leo cavallini - 7 years ago

ok i will try it agian it a 1 pipe

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Leo.. 1/2 Inch pipe might be too small and cause the sand to clog up somewhere.. or it could cause the sand to spew out all over the tank due to the water pressure. Tank size does not matter. If you want more complicated layout of your pipe, i suggest that you get a better powerhead.

leo cavallini - 7 years ago

what size is your aquarium

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi i am using a 2ft Tank:)

Clorox Bleach - 7 years ago

Leave it to the asians to make everything confusing

TheTerminator1919 - 7 years ago

Wow this seems like a great idea! I given up on sandfalls because the sand would get blown around too much and wouldn't where it needs to refill. I'd buy a pvc pipe setup with the slit you made if you are selling it?

Michael Edpalina - 7 years ago

i already use a stronger power head and followed the instructions regarding the (slit)T joint but still the water escape from the T it's like the sand won't go down because of the water coming out form the T joint. what is wrong with it?

ddeuerme - 7 years ago

Michael Edpalina did any of these suggestions work for you? I have the same problem

Michael Edpalina - 7 years ago

Thank you Sir for this Awesome video tutorial and for the quick response!

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Problem 1: Something is blocking the outflow mouth of the whole setup
Problem 2: The facing of the slit is in wrong direction (There is no way for the water to gush out if the slit if facing along the flow of water
Problem 3: Powerhead (need at least 250 GPH) is not strong enough to push the force of water to the end of the setup up hence it will retreat and gush out to the nearest exit.
Problem 4: The sand is not heavy enough to sink
Problem 5: The Piping works must have too many corners (each corners will slow the flow of the water hence not enough force.

These are all the problems which i can think off. Please update us if you have resolved the problem.

PETESL2006 - 7 years ago

Dude kind of sounds like Anton Chigurh... Just call it!

Thamiris Reis - 7 years ago

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Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Lol!

antonio colella - 7 years ago

Hello give me the type of pump you used is the kind of sand thanks

antonio colella - 7 years ago

thank you

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Antonio, You can try searching for pool filter sand or white beach sand. both works fine

antonio colella - 7 years ago

It's the kind of sand

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Antonio. -A submersible powerhead http://amzn.to/2qwMlGx also check out of there videos for more details.

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Lisa Ramsey - 7 years ago

This has got to be the BEST video and explanation for making a sand waterfall. THANK YOU so much!!

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Thank you Lisa! Please continue your support:)

Avideep Roy - 7 years ago

can you please do 1 design for me I also need to do waterfall pls do I will buy it from u

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Sorry Roy. This was purely a DIY project :) dont intend to do and sell:)

Avideep Roy - 7 years ago

can you send me the link where I can buy it online

Avideep Roy - 7 years ago

Rakazaa Studio hi thanks for replying I am from India can you tell me from were I can buy the sand in Indian website

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Avideep, Quartz (Silica Sand) will skyrocket your PH value of the water if you are keeping planted tank. try to look for normal white beach sand. And Besides, Quartz sand will make the water look cloudy.

Avideep Roy - 7 years ago

https://in.miscota.com/fish/zolux/quartz-sand-n-11025 is this white sand is ok

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

http://amzn.to/2rfvTKI here ya go

dawunderdog - 7 years ago

great CAD model. it made understanding a lot easier. in my opinion you got some of if not the best waterfall aquascapes. ty again for this vid

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Thank you Dawunderdog!

ko yongquan - 7 years ago

i did the same way with you but why my sand flow out from the T pipe? As it supposes to be the entrance of the sand. But the sand flowup immediately when i put it in. Could u teach me how to solve this prob? thanks a lot

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

What GPH pump are you using? I suspect that the pump flow is not strong enough to push the sand forward thus the water is escaping through the nearest hole. Also what type of sand are you using? have you checked if your pipe has no blockage anywhere?

ko yongquan - 7 years ago

yes i did but when i put sand into the t pipe and the sand will direct come out from there

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Yong quan. Did you check the direction of the T-pipe? Make sure the slit is facing away from the flow of the air pump. Also Make sure that the slit closes the t-pipe leaving a little gap for the water to flow through.

Avideep Roy - 7 years ago

wow ...... How did u make that I want to buy that waterfall please tell me how can i buy this.

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Avideep, Try looking for Pool filter sand (white) or white beach sand. Both should work fine

Avideep Roy - 7 years ago

what sand is this where can I get this sand please suggest me

Avideep Roy - 7 years ago

Rakazaa Studio can you make 1 and send it to me I will pay you

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Avideep. I didnt buy it. I made it. Check out my channel for the tutorials.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoQRn0_AJ3Y&lc=z12qyb4a2yese5vdj233cfdinyqwitv2a

rajat sonkar - 7 years ago

pls tell about sand also which type of sand to use no one ever tell that

Rakazaa Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Rajat Sonkar, I am using White Sand - http://amzn.to/2rfvTKI You may just look up for normal white sand. Just remember to wash it thoroughly before use.