HOW TO: Build a simple aquarium filter TUTORIAL

Get the ultimate DIY book ► http://thekingofdiy.com Follow me ► http://facebook.com/uarujoey A cheaper and more powerful version of this filter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8MzUYnxXJ8 This is a how to video on how to build a simple, cheap, and effective aquarium filter for your aquarium or fish tank. You have to wait until the media is cycled and saturated with bacteria. It will begin moving like in the video within weeks. HOW TO build aquariums ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSKIT2OLOYQ&list=PLcWeEm9w62maxRP9hUzeWSR2NsoCK0prQ HOW TO build aquarium filters ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROkhHGIPwj4&list=PLcWeEm9w62maaz5-CO-M0O7MzldTzRRhn HOW TO build aquarium stands ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN4Y9AYuwcQ&list=PLcWeEm9w62mbxY1lefvU5kgYiWRAGVVkU

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Get the ultimate DIY book ► http://thekingofdiy.com Follow me ► http://facebook.com/uarujoey A cheaper and more powerful version of this filter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8MzUYnxXJ8 This is a how to video on how to build a simple, cheap, and effective aquarium filter for your aquarium or fish tank. You have to wait until the media is cycled and saturated with bacteria. It will begin moving like in the video within weeks. HOW TO build aquariums ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSKIT2OLOYQ&list=PLcWeEm9w62maxRP9hUzeWSR2NsoCK0prQ HOW TO build aquarium filters ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROkhHGIPwj4&list=PLcWeEm9w62maaz5-CO-M0O7MzldTzRRhn HOW TO build aquarium stands ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN4Y9AYuwcQ&list=PLcWeEm9w62mbxY1lefvU5kgYiWRAGVVkU

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Anandmurty Murthy
Anandmurty Murthy - 6 years ago
What can we replace for
Dëêpåk zøñë
Dëêpåk zøñë - 6 years ago
mc
Jovince Cabanacan
Jovince Cabanacan - 6 years ago
May I use polystyrene instead of that k1 thing? thank you if answers :)
Tong Xu
Tong Xu - 6 years ago
where does the air pump go in this setup? Thanks!
Pegasi Incorporated
Pegasi Incorporated - 6 years ago
Old Joey.
عزوز الشهري
عزوز الشهري - 6 years ago
Sks
عزوز الشهري
عزوز الشهري - 6 years ago
تمم
vs Panwar
vs Panwar - 6 years ago
botal ke andar whight kya he
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10. comment for HOW TO: Build a simple aquarium filter TUTORIAL

Cathy K
Cathy K - 6 years ago
nice! I have 2 hang on filters, that use carbon, after seeing this video im seriosly thinking bout switching. they constantly breaking.... i have a 40 gallon breeder tank.
Shivam Misra
Shivam Misra - 6 years ago
Good
William Serasinghe
William Serasinghe - 6 years ago
where can you get ki? is there another alternative to k 1? pls reply would be very apriciated
William Serasinghe
William Serasinghe - 6 years ago
keep it up great vid bud :)
Chandan chandan
Chandan chandan - 6 years ago
Whats that white object
kimrey jalop
kimrey jalop - 6 years ago
it really amazed me so much! thanks man, I hope you upload more ..
Isaac Ixtupe
Isaac Ixtupe - 6 years ago
I have a 65 gallon tank how big the bottle should be?
Rahman Dedi
Rahman Dedi - 6 years ago
Murah,sederhana n praktis ............
tuk yang mau mencoba.
Rahman Dedi
Rahman Dedi - 6 years ago
Murah,sederhana n praktis ............
tuk yang mau mencoba.
LeeLee WorldofArts
LeeLee WorldofArts - 6 years ago
I made one but it made the tank cloudy. What did I do wrong?

20. comment for HOW TO: Build a simple aquarium filter TUTORIAL

teamview handler
teamview handler - 6 years ago
what was the white cylinders did you use?
Debbie Mcmahon
Debbie Mcmahon - 6 years ago
what is the medium called and where do I buy it
Jafar Taleb Zouggar
Jafar Taleb Zouggar - 6 years ago
tancke you very match
Ethan Lee
Ethan Lee - 6 years ago
at 3:58 is the biggest that's what she said joke
Happy fishguy
Happy fishguy - 6 years ago
Great video . You are so informative about how to keep fish healthy . After watching your videos I have been upgrading all my filters and making videos . Thank you again . Keep up the great work
Syed Mujtaba Rizvi
Syed Mujtaba Rizvi - 6 years ago
kindly tell what is that K1 ?? and the reason of their usage
Sakinah Dixon
Sakinah Dixon - 6 years ago
can you use cut up straws instead
vince jamili
vince jamili - 6 years ago
Hi sir, what is the name of that white thing you put inside of the bottle? thank you :)
Just Chloe
Just Chloe - 6 years ago
the sponge looks like a potatoe
megaturtle 687
megaturtle 687 - 6 years ago
anything else but a sponge that you can use or turtles don't mine them

30. comment for HOW TO: Build a simple aquarium filter TUTORIAL

Alex Chavez
Alex Chavez - 6 years ago
I want something that puts oxygen in the water and filter it
TURTLE DUDE
TURTLE DUDE - 6 years ago
Ugg!!!
Alex Chavez
Alex Chavez - 6 years ago
I want something that puts oxygen in the water and filter it
Alex Chavez
Alex Chavez - 6 years ago
what's the difference between an air pump and air filter?
Kyle Delaney
Kyle Delaney - 6 years ago
how big would one of these need to be for a 75 gallon tank?
Abhishek Walmiki
Abhishek Walmiki - 6 years ago
what is that white coloured thing in the bottle
chyll 4DG
chyll 4DG - 6 years ago
I set one up myself and it works great also made the water skimmer
Bella Flores
Bella Flores - 6 years ago
ty its so easy... clear instruction... very nc video!!!! BRAVO
Neelam Patel
Neelam Patel - 7 years ago
what is that white colour thing
Kingsley Scearce
Kingsley Scearce - 7 years ago
Very cool
Naman Jain
Naman Jain - 7 years ago
i
govindegowda t r
govindegowda t r - 7 years ago
What is that white substance
Slaysmr
Slaysmr - 7 years ago
Okay, so I've had it running one day and I put a piece of food in there to get the bio cycle going. The water is cloudy AF What have I done wrong?
lalith ram
lalith ram - 7 years ago
what is that you filled in the bottom of the bottle which is white in colour ?
Sniper Outdoors
Sniper Outdoors - 6 years ago
K1 biological media
Slaysmr
Slaysmr - 7 years ago
Alright, I just made mine with lava rock! I'm cycling the filter getting ready for a little pearlscale goldy next week! I'm so stoked! No room left in my 30 gallon- I have a fantail and a black moor. If this does as well as I'm hoping maybe I won't even need to upgrade the filter! God bless you!
Slaysmr
Slaysmr - 7 years ago
God bless you man! Amazing!
Cuauhtli Martinez
Cuauhtli Martinez - 7 years ago
can this be used with any other media or is it mainly for the K1?
مروان مصلح
مروان مصلح - 7 years ago
cute
مروان مصلح
مروان مصلح - 7 years ago
Black Mage
Black Mage - 7 years ago
what's that white thing
djinn
djinn - 7 years ago
is this applicable to saltwater aquarium?

50. comment for HOW TO: Build a simple aquarium filter TUTORIAL

Steven Stapleton
Steven Stapleton - 7 years ago
genius, its a filter pump and bubbler all in one.
Aakash Aakashchouhan
Aakash Aakashchouhan - 7 years ago
Tumhari maa ki chut
raisa fatima
raisa fatima - 7 years ago
what is that white one
comedy funnny vedios
comedy funnny vedios - 7 years ago
i dont have fish tank
Rijan Magar
Rijan Magar - 7 years ago
K1 IS necessary to put in bottle huh ??
Ced Cruz
Ced Cruz - 7 years ago
any alternative for that white stuff? please i need some answer x
avi mitra
avi mitra - 7 years ago
what do I need to add to water in new aquarium? and how long should I wait before adding fish? how will I know cycle is complete? plz help
Farouk Gamil
Farouk Gamil - 7 years ago
soon good
shirley Cardoza
shirley Cardoza - 7 years ago
looks very neat and clean. will try it.
TS TOOTIE
TS TOOTIE - 7 years ago
I've got a glitchy filter. so should I build this?
PL Lads
PL Lads - 7 years ago
Where do you get k1 coldness
Nolan Green
Nolan Green - 7 years ago
So the likelihood of this being answered is slim. But would ceramic rings work? I'm having trouble locating bulk k-1 type media.
david richard
david richard - 7 years ago
love your videos. my question can you over filter a aqurium
Douglas Cody
Douglas Cody - 7 years ago
I found that adding a strong air pump make it lil bit more powerful filter
david richard
david richard - 7 years ago
are lava rocks good for salt water as well
ray rid
ray rid - 7 years ago
i like your severum picture
ibrdlzib
ibrdlzib - 7 years ago
wtf is k1 kaldnes, oh honey, can you grab me the k1 from the kitchen thanks.
Tony Palles
Tony Palles - 7 years ago
Good idea!
Gopal Gharami
Gopal Gharami - 7 years ago
What is the white thing called
Plain Vids
Plain Vids - 7 years ago
K1 kaldnes
Nick & Emily
Nick & Emily - 7 years ago
Much love from Ontario Joey! Love the Fruité container :')
suraj R
suraj R - 7 years ago
Tysm diy this means a lot n saved my fish
Cheapshot Dsturbd
Cheapshot Dsturbd - 7 years ago
Here in PH, Tubing is $.50/meter, K1 is $2/liter, sponge , bottle, and suction caps are free, so I built 1 mysefl for $2.5 =)
Choi Padua
Choi Padua - 7 years ago
dude Im from PH too, any aqua center does selling this thing called K1? I would probably buy one.
Mohd fahad shah
Mohd fahad shah - 7 years ago
mohd fahad shah
OsoProductionz8
OsoProductionz8 - 7 years ago
Hello. for a 10 gal. aquarium what size bottle should i use? also how much k1 should i use? 1 last thing, i wont feel up the whole tank, i am using that tank for some fiddler crabs, it will be land and water. i would highly appreciate your help. THANK YOU
joela's oh my gold
joela's oh my gold - 7 years ago
hi im joela i like your diy filter it not cheap i like it
Ruel Parchamento
Ruel Parchamento - 7 years ago
what was the white one?
Craig Kenwright
Craig Kenwright - 7 years ago
can I use this for my arowana tank . or is this for small tanks
Matthew Huh
Matthew Huh - 7 years ago
What state are you from?
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Matthew Huh I live in canada
Noah Bretches
Noah Bretches - 7 years ago
Could I use the suction cups from Nerf Darts?
Aussie Adventures
Aussie Adventures - 7 years ago
Noah Bretches
Don't see why not
Noah Bretches
Noah Bretches - 7 years ago
Could I use a kitchen sponge? I would cut the hard part off and make it the right shape.
PL Lads
PL Lads - 7 years ago
Noah Bretches yeh probably
Rusli mohd diah
Rusli mohd diah - 7 years ago
helo...i m currently having a 1200l canister filter for my 4ft×1.5ft×2ft tank...would it be adviseable to install this filter as additional filtration? will it improve water quality...TQ from Malaysia..
Levi & Rosco King Pythons
Levi & Rosco King Pythons - 7 years ago
would this work for a 10 gallon tank
Hari Meyyappan
Hari Meyyappan - 7 years ago
@ The King of DIY: Thanks for the idea. How do you get Maximum water flow rate in this setup (or in any other air driven filter) ? I tried this and I fond that only air bubbles are coming out at the top. I think we need filtered water flowing out from the top.
Karla Aguirre
Karla Aguirre - 7 years ago
Can you use any other filter media or is k-1 more better
Adnan Ashraf Shamsi
Adnan Ashraf Shamsi - 7 years ago
Do I still need a normal air pump for my tank? or it will serve both filtration and requirement of air pump in tank?
Janssen Garcia Santos
Janssen Garcia Santos - 7 years ago
how come yours moves already in just 5 seconds? mine has been there for 2 days now and its still not moving. There's 2\3 of K1 in there.
Caleb Mayo
Caleb Mayo - 7 years ago
either your bottle shape is ron or your air pump to weak
Shadow Back
Shadow Back - 7 years ago
just want to ask which is a better media filter: k1 or ceramic ring?
LastWindBreaker
LastWindBreaker - 7 years ago
Joey, I need a HOB or really tiny canister that can fit inside of the fluval edge compartment. It's 5.5X5.5X11 I believe. Which one of these build would be best?
TheRequiemist
TheRequiemist - 7 years ago
can you use any other media inside of the bottle
Betta fish guy
Betta fish guy - 7 years ago
yes make sure it's submerged media if you make this kind of filter or make any filter that work completely underwater and also some media is made for different things Also other media won't move like the plastic so they will just sink in the bottle but that's also good for lightly planted tanks
Rahil Thakur
Rahil Thakur - 7 years ago
hey can u help what is that inside the bottle which type that clip you used inside the bottle
Jotham Muriu
Jotham Muriu - 7 years ago
Of all the clips I've watched on filters, this is by far the best, straightforward and the easiest for anybody to do it themselves, i can now make it myself, thanks a lot, i will most definitely be on the look out for more of your clips
Fad Hila
Fad Hila - 7 years ago
pake listrik ga itu sih
miguel peneyra
miguel peneyra - 7 years ago
Can i use gravel instead of carbon???
miguel peneyra
miguel peneyra - 7 years ago
I thought the sponge were a potato
Timmy Nguyen
Timmy Nguyen - 7 years ago
I made one of this but the filter is really noisy and it vibrates the tank, I was wondering if the vibration or sound effects the turtles
Mic Micson
Mic Micson - 7 years ago
Hi, King

I did visit Walmart to look for a sponge but it was for dishwash. I don't want the flat and rough sponges at Walmart. Where did you buy a big yellow sponge? Thanks
Strange Person! xP
Strange Person! xP - 7 years ago
can always slip an extra bottle bottom in there to put some charcoal in there.
Rajendra Gangan
Rajendra Gangan - 7 years ago
what can be the media we use in the bottle
boss dude
boss dude - 7 years ago
wt is k1???
Mystery Stirf
Mystery Stirf - 7 years ago
boss dude i really dont Know either
mrinal sagar
mrinal sagar - 7 years ago
what is the white thing in bottle can I use smsll cotton

100. comment for HOW TO: Build a simple aquarium filter TUTORIAL

SpongyUdderz Minecraft
SpongyUdderz Minecraft - 7 years ago
I SHALL MAKE THIS SUPER COOL FILTER WHEN IM GOOD ENOUGH!!! Even though this is like my 2nd-3rd time watching this! And also you could hide it behind the decorations like plants or rocks! That's always nice = ) also it's been a long time watching the king of DIY so mind as well subbing coz I really like your channel!
Luis  Cruz
Luis Cruz - 7 years ago
can this work as a sponge filter as well
MindWorm 1
MindWorm 1 - 7 years ago
yes. im using a sponge now. works fine. saved me money for buying a fikter
Janis H.
Janis H. - 7 years ago
*Gewusst wie: Einen einfachen Aquariumfilter bauen

*Gewusst wie: Wie man einen einfachen Aquariumfilter baut
Mateen Lakhani
Mateen Lakhani - 7 years ago
what if I can't find K1?
Awan Hermawan
Awan Hermawan - 7 years ago
itu yg putih pk apa. isi akuanya
daniel herrera
daniel herrera - 7 years ago
with this type of filter do you think like 2 or 3 of these with a good powerful air pump, could take care of a 50 g turtle tank? and do you think adding carbon bags would affect it?
Sedrick Nicholson
Sedrick Nicholson - 7 years ago
any subsitute for these k1's??
Anthony Say
Anthony Say - 7 years ago
Hurry up and be extremely FAMOUS YOUR AMAZING!!! (:
Dominic Malinowski
Dominic Malinowski - 7 years ago
I have a 10 gallon tank and my filter just broke. What kind of bottle would be preferred to make a filter for a tank like mine?
bimo kundwi
bimo kundwi - 7 years ago
what is the media? thanks
Vancelia Prasetyawati
Vancelia Prasetyawati - 8 years ago
arjuna
Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas - 8 years ago
Do you need to run it 24/7 for it to be beneficial or can you turn it of at night for a good few hours
InfamousKiller11
InfamousKiller11 - 7 years ago
on 24/7
Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas - 8 years ago
How does the water seep up through the sponge without any pressure sucking it through.. The sponge is going to stop absorbing water at some point surely
InfamousKiller11
InfamousKiller11 - 7 years ago
actually it's because the air is pulling in water and it creates a suction
Jude Jacinto
Jude Jacinto - 8 years ago
+The King of DIY How does this work and can I make this with a bigger plastic bottle?
TheProdieus
TheProdieus - 8 years ago
So the air rushing to the top brings the stagnant water to the sponge? Also every so often you need to clean the sponge, so what's the point of the K-1 material?
Clorox Bleach
Clorox Bleach - 7 years ago
Biological filtration is what k1 is while the sponge is mechanical filtration
flyphisht68
flyphisht68 - 8 years ago
Dude! You are AWESOME!
Jude Jacinto
Jude Jacinto - 8 years ago
what is that white thing called
Jude Jacinto
Jude Jacinto - 8 years ago
+flyphisht68 okay thanks
flyphisht68
flyphisht68 - 8 years ago
Online
Jude Jacinto
Jude Jacinto - 8 years ago
+flyphisht68 and where can I get it ??
flyphisht68
flyphisht68 - 8 years ago
k-1
Blatino Star
Blatino Star - 8 years ago
that is the coolest thing ever im making that tomorrow n hey do u have twitter i would like to show u mine
Calvin Geppert
Calvin Geppert - 8 years ago
Why does the k1 only move when it is saturated with bacteria?
Michael Julius Clitar
Michael Julius Clitar - 8 years ago
where can i get this k1?
Reiner Winkler
Reiner Winkler - 8 years ago
German Titel.......
Rendy Arman
Rendy Arman - 8 years ago
bola putih itu apakah bio ball?
Alex Osuna
Alex Osuna - 8 years ago
What is K1?
Noe Natan
Noe Natan - 8 years ago
thanks for showing this.
naresh arbhi
naresh arbhi - 8 years ago
nce
Quinn Grant
Quinn Grant - 8 years ago
wat diy mean
Mace Ujinno tan
Mace Ujinno tan - 7 years ago
Lol
dava dayz
dava dayz - 8 years ago
Do It Yourself
mcartus
mcartus - 8 years ago
is it just me or is the title of this video in dutch the rest are in english so i dont understand why this one shows up dutch (i am dutch but have my pc at english so i am confused now
mcartus
mcartus - 8 years ago
+kike1967gdl youtube is weird :)
Luna The Pomchi
Luna The Pomchi - 8 years ago
this is great!
Treval Sheffield
Treval Sheffield - 8 years ago
Do it clean the dirt from the tank
Bajan boy
Bajan boy - 8 years ago
ok
Gerardo Sandoval
Gerardo Sandoval - 8 years ago
Hello, I want to ask: I have plants in my aquarium so... do I need a filter like this? thanks in advance.
Hasindu Deumin
Hasindu Deumin - 8 years ago
HASINDU
einna natarsshea cruz
einna natarsshea cruz - 8 years ago
what do you call the white inside the bottle? and where can i buy one. thanks
Stephen Willis
Stephen Willis - 8 years ago
This channel is so cool!!!
Shubh Star
Shubh Star - 8 years ago
hi i love what u do with your tanks and your thinking i just made the same 2 liter bottle filter for my 40 gallon tank but i have no media so can use straws to put in the bottle thanks pls reply.
CJStryke
CJStryke - 8 years ago
If you are already using a bottle with a larger opening, could you not just drill a 1" hole in the top of the bottle and stick it on top of a sponge filter to add bio filtration? I am actually looking for a video of someone doing this as I already have a sponge filter, and have a bag of K1. If I don't find a video, I will just give it a try.
Joel Johnston
Joel Johnston - 8 years ago
Hi Joey, I was wondering if I could use cut up straws and airsoft bbs as a substitute to the K1 media?Thanks
Benedict Clark Dakay
Benedict Clark Dakay - 8 years ago
can you make a video , where 1 airpump supplying 4 tanks ?
Hazri O
Hazri O - 8 years ago
Must the K1 be moving around?
Sitten Cookies
Sitten Cookies - 8 years ago
What else can I use besides the k1?
Kendall Ward
Kendall Ward - 8 years ago
so I was at my Pet store and I saw a filter for 10$ and I was like "HOLY ITS 10$! WO!"
pranav ponnusamy
pranav ponnusamy - 8 years ago
aswome but what is that k1 thingy
Dean Woodward
Dean Woodward - 6 years ago
pranav ponnusamy its those plastic pieces for the bacteria to live on.
Sheriff Hassan
Sheriff Hassan - 8 years ago
can anyone share here, what pieces of white small thing dropped inside the bottle? many asked , but no reply from anyone? i am really interested to do this for my aquarium tank!

please kindly share the white pieces in video shown?

Thanks in Advance
Shayma Alshehhi
Shayma Alshehhi - 8 years ago
It's a filter media just like sponge but k1 is much better and is usually used in pond filters
honey rios
honey rios - 8 years ago
wow..this is so cool,im gonna try this to my aquarium... thanks...:-)
rahul meshram
rahul meshram - 6 years ago
honey rios hi
Dennis Martin Barazon
Dennis Martin Barazon - 8 years ago
can you help me where to buy this k1 thing?
RoadKillFrog
RoadKillFrog - 8 years ago
eBay and amazon
Keni
Keni - 8 years ago
Hey I tried using straws they work perfectly
AmnScottNN
AmnScottNN - 6 years ago
i
AmnScottNN
AmnScottNN - 6 years ago
Keni i
AmnScottNN
AmnScottNN - 6 years ago
Clarissa Dela cruz Keni i
Clarissa Dela cruz
Clarissa Dela cruz - 6 years ago
Keni i
abul hasan
abul hasan - 6 years ago
Keni
abul hasan
abul hasan - 6 years ago
hi
Regel Kent Bordarais
Regel Kent Bordarais - 8 years ago
+Keniesha Callender can u send me a pic of that here . https://www.facebook.com/Riczwazowski pleasee i cant imagine the image of that . and i wanna try it so badly.
Luna The Pomchi
Luna The Pomchi - 8 years ago
amazing!! thank you!
Tony G
Tony G - 8 years ago
+Keniesha Callender OMG THANK YOU!!
Marvin Echegoyen
Marvin Echegoyen - 8 years ago
coolest ever
Donna Niles
Donna Niles - 8 years ago
S
Queen Random
Queen Random - 8 years ago
Can this be for a gold fish
Maria Vallis
Maria Vallis - 8 years ago
hey there I have 2 red swordtail's and the male is chasing the female, I don't know if they r trying to mate or just chasing each other. HELP!
RoadKillFrog
RoadKillFrog - 8 years ago
They are mating
Fish World
Fish World - 8 years ago
can you use aquarium gravel???
Fish World
Fish World - 8 years ago
what the name of the white thing you put in the bottle??? did u use a normal air pump to
Keith Dela Cruz
Keith Dela Cruz - 8 years ago
i was making my own filter, somehow i manage to make one but i dont have that circle thing to make the device hold unto wall so my device is floating, idk why but i came up with the idea of putting a big rock above it so it wont float. rock fell and there was a crack. im so genius lol
angel cutie
angel cutie - 8 years ago
nice..I want to try this
horohorosrin
horohorosrin - 8 years ago
Will this also filter out bits of uneaten food and other solid particles?
horohorosrin
horohorosrin - 8 years ago
+silencedknight
Alright, thank you! :)
silencedknight
silencedknight - 8 years ago
+horohorosrin, yes it should, the sponge will trap the solid particles and the food and the biological filtration will take care of the waste and other nutrients.
wickedwiganer
wickedwiganer - 8 years ago
Hi I've just made this myself I used a Litre bottle set it all up but my K1 isn't moving like yours does it's just staying at the top does it need to move or is it fine staying at the top reply back thanks
جمال فتحي عبدالعريز Medo
جمال فتحي عبدالعريز Medo - 7 years ago
شيماء الترهوني ذذ
Joshi Gunii
Joshi Gunii - 7 years ago
wickedwiganer
شيماء الترهوني
شيماء الترهوني - 7 years ago
فناف
Steven Newton
Steven Newton - 8 years ago
+Matthew Joy d
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 8 years ago
+Matthew Joy You have to wait until the media is cycled and saturated with bacteria. It will begin moving like in the video within weeks.
Kygo Gaming
Kygo Gaming - 8 years ago
Mine does this too I've tried doing it 3 times now and every time no matter what I do different it just hardly moves compared to how the one in the video does its stressing me out
Amanda Cosner
Amanda Cosner - 8 years ago
How much ceramic rings would you use in a 2 liter. Or one liter?
V.K. Gurjar
V.K. Gurjar - 8 years ago
its so beutiful
Joan Nuttall
Joan Nuttall - 8 years ago
how cool thanks in the process of making a sky tower for my fish to rise above the water surface of the tank and go up a foot for a birds eye view it i have two big oscars way fun takes several days for the fish to feel safe once they do they go way up to look down. i love messing with tanks love it you came up with this just checked amazon they have this 1 Gallon (3.8 Liters) Kaldnes K1 Filter Media i am going to give your idea a try thanks for the video. cheers
Nubi_Shoryuken
Nubi_Shoryuken - 8 years ago
just use two new fresh socks and put them into a ball then use it fore the sponge that what I did and it worked
Betta Fish
Betta Fish - 8 years ago
Creative/resourceful ;-)
Have you tried it with fish in it?  Does it scare them away from that side of the tank?
bigred
bigred - 8 years ago
Joey I have a filter that came with my aquarium but if I make one of these moving bed filters do I need any other kind of filter with it or could I just use the one I made thank you.
vivegirl
vivegirl - 8 years ago
Cool I am going to copy you. Fantastic! I love see things that smart people can share. Many thanks. Cheers xxx
Tan Ben Lee
Tan Ben Lee - 8 years ago
When Im doing water changes, the water level will decrease, I should shut off the filter oxygen pump shoud I?
sebastian rajopa
sebastian rajopa - 8 years ago
Would this be good for a 20 gallon tank? Thanks
RoadKillFrog
RoadKillFrog - 8 years ago
Yes
Timmy Nguyen
Timmy Nguyen - 8 years ago
What does the k1 do for the filter ? Plz answer
RoadKillFrog
RoadKillFrog - 8 years ago
It houses the bacteria
Abhishek Sonu
Abhishek Sonu - 8 years ago
Bro can I use the ceramic rings instead of k1
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 8 years ago
does anyone know what the sponge is called? i cant find it anywhere
Shahanaj Akter
Shahanaj Akter - 8 years ago
Is Is suitable for Anglefish?
Bayonetta
Bayonetta - 8 years ago
instead of buying k1, is there any cheaper alternatives? Can i cut up a dish washing sponge into tiny pieces or a straw or something? thanks!
Timmy Nguyen
Timmy Nguyen - 8 years ago
Yes u can, why wouldn't you be able to :)
Nikki Love
Nikki Love - 8 years ago
Can It for a water turtle?
Mariana Munoz
Mariana Munoz - 8 years ago
can I use a glass bottle or has to be a plastic one?
bumblesby
bumblesby - 8 years ago
It's actually interesting to watch!  Who needs fish? :)
Samuel Espino
Samuel Espino - 8 years ago
what kinda fish
Kimberly Silva
Kimberly Silva - 8 years ago
Would love a live Aquarium with purple water and live fish, wallpaper.
mason nefflin
mason nefflin - 8 years ago
What can I use instead of the k1 media?
YungHo
YungHo - 8 years ago
Straws!
lunerwerewolf
lunerwerewolf - 8 years ago
I have a 4 foot deep column tank that I have trouble filtering and ceasing aerated would something like this work?
Aaron Hale
Aaron Hale - 9 years ago
What exactly do those plastic pieces do?
Goblin Engineer
Goblin Engineer - 8 years ago
+Aaron Hale They are filter media, so all the beneficial bacteria for the nitrogen cycle grows on them. Also they are used for cleaning the water as it travels through them, which is going to help get you clearer water.
HeroAce100
HeroAce100 - 9 years ago
hello uhm do this filter also functions as an oxygen supplier for the fish ?
HeroAce100
HeroAce100 - 9 years ago
thanks im planning in building the same one in the video
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
Sure. Filters don't directly add oxygen though, it's the surface movement they create which aids in gas exchange.
Denise Garibay
Denise Garibay - 9 years ago
Would this work great for a 40 gallon turtle tank?
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
A cheaper and more powerful alternative to this media:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8MzUYnxXJ8
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
A cheaper and more powerful version of this filter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8MzUYnxXJ8
Willem Van Zyl
Willem Van Zyl - 6 years ago
The king of DIY
Ahmad Oni
Ahmad Oni - 6 years ago
DEEZAY PUNKYS that's a K1 media, a filter medium that houses good bacteria
DEEZAY PUNKYS
DEEZAY PUNKYS - 6 years ago
The king of DIY what is the white one can u say me plzz
riyen patel
riyen patel - 8 years ago
+Tyler Nelms bnnnbbbcx
bigred
bigred - 9 years ago
I have a 10 gallon tank that came with an in tank filter can I put this filter in with the filter that came with the tank. And if I put this filter in with the other filter will it make the water cleaner And how big of a bottle do I use in 10 gallon aquarium and how much K1 filter media do I use in it.
bigred
bigred - 9 years ago
I forgot to ask you in my question how much k1 filter media do I need in a two liter bottle thank you.
bigred
bigred - 9 years ago
Hello Joey could you tell me which is the best filter media to use be original k1 or the k1 Micro or helix.
richard marigza
richard marigza - 9 years ago
can i use blue sponge that i buy in pet store  inside the battle of my filter?
Dre Koolkid
Dre Koolkid - 9 years ago
yep
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 9 years ago
why does the sponge have to be on the outside? also, can the sponge be inside instead?
Tien Le
Tien Le - 9 years ago
I love it. Nice videos.
reign credo
reign credo - 9 years ago
I have hammerhead fish won't they be sucked

Kevin Lopez Barahona
Kevin Lopez Barahona - 9 years ago
where can i get the motor?
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 9 years ago
search airpump on ebay
CaptainEo777AE
CaptainEo777AE - 9 years ago
At pet stores or at aquarium stores :)
Saffirea
Saffirea - 9 years ago
I need to add another filter to my goldfish tank I was wonder what size I would need? I got a 20 gallon tall tank.
Sammy
Sammy - 9 years ago
Can we use ceramic noodles instead of K1 col for the inside bottle ?
steven moreno16
steven moreno16 - 9 years ago
For a 55g would I need a 1 liter or 2 liter bottle
Anthony Bergeron
Anthony Bergeron - 8 years ago
+steven more The bigger the better I would go with 3L personally.
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 9 years ago
it looks like he has a 55g tank as well so i think one should be fine
Goutham .M
Goutham .M - 9 years ago
Where can get Kaldnes in chennai india??
Utpal Deori
Utpal Deori - 9 years ago
Thanks for the Very nice ,informative video. Just one question as i m new user of aquarium, where do the bacteria come from ? they come with K1 media itself or we have to add in it externally ?
Daniel Aguado
Daniel Aguado - 9 years ago
Hello what kind of filter i can use to clean the waters tank intead stocking a water please respond thanks and this project is awesome
Edmund Combs
Edmund Combs - 9 years ago
can i use k2?
raja dongol
raja dongol - 9 years ago
what can i use insead of the k1 media ?
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 7 years ago
+Shadow Back charcoal? Maybe
Shadow Back
Shadow Back - 7 years ago
+Nana Yaw I've heard coal are a good alternative
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 9 years ago
+The king of DIY thanks. Will avoid doing that
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
+Nana Yaw Sorry, i get hundreds of questions a  day, it is impossible to get to everyone. Why would you want to put it inside of it? Would be impossible to get out and clean it. Its a DIY filter.... do what ever you find works best for you. 
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 9 years ago
+richard marigza  i don't know myself. i asked that but no one answered.
richard marigza
richard marigza - 9 years ago
+Nana Yaw you can use also a blue sponge inside the battle?
raja dongol
raja dongol - 9 years ago
tq
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 9 years ago
you can use cut up staw. a bag of it is about a dollar
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
I'll make a video on alternatives eventually.
Chill Frost
Chill Frost - 9 years ago
this is helpful
Chainsaw Reptiles
Chainsaw Reptiles - 9 years ago
Yes I Agree So I Dont Have To Pay £20 Each Tank I Setup 
Dharshak Suvarna
Dharshak Suvarna - 9 years ago
Pls make a video on how to make a hydrometer
Richard Young
Richard Young - 9 years ago
Would a 10 gallon tank be too small for this device ? If not what size bottle should I use ? I've never used any type of media before , just carbon filled filters.
Maritza Sandoval
Maritza Sandoval - 9 years ago
K1 media. Thx
Maritza Sandoval
Maritza Sandoval - 9 years ago
Hello. Umm can I use this for an 10 gal tank with bettas. And can I use straws cut up instead of the
TheRedRider100
TheRedRider100 - 9 years ago
yes
salsabilla E.L.F
salsabilla E.L.F - 9 years ago
Jagoitu
Quincy williams
Quincy williams - 9 years ago
Awesome videos !!
Sebastian Ortega
Sebastian Ortega - 9 years ago
Can i use straws beside those white stuff?
YungHo
YungHo - 8 years ago
Yes.
allen green
allen green - 9 years ago
use a cigarette for the holes
SJH
SJH - 9 years ago
Can I use this filter for my sword tail fishes, 30 litre aquarium?
Christian Berou
Christian Berou - 9 years ago
Im just gonna ask if where can i buy air pump and the tiny white thingy and then the sticking thing
M Arif
M Arif - 8 years ago
Ebay and Amazon
Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly - 9 years ago
will this method kill bacteria in the water? :)
Carrie Lonsdale
Carrie Lonsdale - 9 years ago
f I don't want the K1 couldn't I tear up a sponge and use it instead?
Adam Rogers
Adam Rogers - 9 years ago
Do u have stingrays
kaleem syed
kaleem syed - 9 years ago
any natural thing instead  of K1 media??
Timm Lombardo
Timm Lombardo - 9 years ago
What kind of air pump is that?
Mario Denis
Mario Denis - 9 years ago
Awesome......
JOOGAL1111
JOOGAL1111 - 9 years ago
You don't need a cap with holes in it. Water coming in prevents the k1 coming out (I've been running mine 6 months) when the pumps off it floats to the top of the bottle.
JOOGAL1111
JOOGAL1111 - 6 years ago
Try a larger air pump, I tried mine at first with a small air pump with small success. got a bigger pump and problem solved. 2 years+ later and it's still going strong..
Robert Braniff
Robert Braniff - 6 years ago
i know this is an old comment but im trying to make one of these filters and im having trouble. i built it exactly like the video shows but im getting no suction. do you know why? thanks in advanced if you get this and can help
JOOGAL1111
JOOGAL1111 - 9 years ago
+Nana Yaw
Seems like a lot of extra work and hassle. Works fine as it is. Also my fish like to browse the sponge picking up bits of food stuck on the sponge and my plec feeds on the algae that the sponge collects. if it aint broke don't fix it.
Nana Yaw
Nana Yaw - 9 years ago
can a sponge be placed inside the bottle?
JOOGAL1111
JOOGAL1111 - 9 years ago
+Noah Judkins
It doesn't matter running or not you don't need the cap. It is just unnecessary was my point. For the first week i never used anything, no filter sponge or top i just let it run cut my cycle time drastically. Put a filter sponge on after a week and never looked back. It has saved my bacon twice already, once when my external filter packed in and it coped on its own until i got a new one and the other time during a power cut. I had a battery operated pump in case you wondered lol
Noah Judkins
Noah Judkins - 9 years ago
he said for when you keep it running. -.-
Francis Dominguez
Francis Dominguez - 9 years ago
Could you replace the air pump with a water pump?
Michael Shohabzi
Michael Shohabzi - 9 years ago
One normal filter is not more than 50 or 100$ . Once it come to having a hobby it's really nothing.
Michael Shohabzi
Michael Shohabzi - 9 years ago
Once you decided to have a Aquarium than you should afford the accessories for , if you can't than you should find a hobby that suited your economy. Please don't risk fishs Life of making some cheap shit like that.
Abhi Nav
Abhi Nav - 9 years ago
any substitute of k1?
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
Not for this method of filtration. BUT i do have other videos that use this type of filter with different media. 
Kl Lk
Kl Lk - 9 years ago
will it take care of all the nitrites and ammonia?
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
Absolutely. 
arima  arner
arima arner - 9 years ago
Hi how are you hope all is well can I find k1 media at peto if not can I use ceramic media or what ever you suggest awsome filter thank you so much.
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
Sure
Tiamat951
Tiamat951 - 9 years ago
Is this good for salt water aquariums or is it fresh water only?
Tiamat951
Tiamat951 - 9 years ago
Awesome, Thanx :)
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
Both
Elsa Cristina Mack
Elsa Cristina Mack - 9 years ago
me parece fantastico por o barato nada mas que no explica como lo0 arrma
Lann Craster
Lann Craster - 9 years ago
pretty badass. and it actually does look pretty cool.  I have a 55 gallon tank with a turtle how large of a bottle and how much of the medium would you recommend?
luis arias
luis arias - 6 years ago
jjhill001 yes they are. if your gonna make something like this, i would not put substrate lol
jjhill001
jjhill001 - 6 years ago
Turtles are much more dirty than fish. I would use a way bigger version.
Eddie Perez
Eddie Perez - 8 years ago
I have a 100 gallon tank with a turtle, and have the same question mate
randolf galuza
randolf galuza - 9 years ago
awesome job man! 
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
Thanks
Matthew Holzhauer
Matthew Holzhauer - 9 years ago
Is this good for fry tanks?
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 9 years ago
Yup
Shoaib Parkar
Shoaib Parkar - 9 years ago
can i use anything else instead of media and what is the use of media
Shahnaz Qarrash
Shahnaz Qarrash - 6 years ago
Shoaib Parkar رررpazzel
Tarash Sajaia
Tarash Sajaia - 9 years ago
first times i thought that sponge was potato :D
Ice cream Sandwich
Ice cream Sandwich - 6 years ago
I thought grilled apple lol
reign credo
reign credo - 9 years ago
I tought the sponge was a eaten indian mango
Damon Jesse
Damon Jesse - 9 years ago
How long does that take to cycle
jayson LeDesma
jayson LeDesma - 9 years ago
What about something like this for oscars? I mean, their really messy fish. Two large size in a 90gal
Comrade Andre
Comrade Andre - 9 years ago
Nice vid
Ficus Thompson
Ficus Thompson - 9 years ago
how powerful of an air pump should you use? Should you use an air pump recommended for whatever size aquarium you're building the filter for, or is it better to get a more powerful one..?
jamaal oozeerally
jamaal oozeerally - 9 years ago
instead of k1 filter, can it be replace by any other ojbects....
Vivek Singh
Vivek Singh - 9 years ago
Awesome Bro...thanks a ton for sharing...:)
Mohd Syahril Mohd Syukri
Mohd Syahril Mohd Syukri - 9 years ago
its cool dude..
deliasmith44
deliasmith44 - 9 years ago
I made this filter for a friend's tank and it not only looks like an amazing underwater waterfall in the background, but once it went live and kicked in, the water turned crystal clear. Thanks for sharing this %100 project!  Bet your book is full of them.
shaun naranz
shaun naranz - 9 years ago
hi can i use round 1.5 liter with this?can the k1 filter move like what you have in this video
Matt Cox
Matt Cox - 9 years ago
Can it be sideways
lysjocksan
lysjocksan - 9 years ago
I used a 2 liter bottle and it won't stay down!! I attached 2 suction cups and it stays against the glass, but keeps floating up to the surface :( What can I do?
lysjocksan
lysjocksan - 9 years ago
Oh I found the solution to this...it's use better suction cups lol. The suction cups I was using were crap, so I put in a couple from some broken veggie clips. They're smaller but stronger. It stays down and has been working awesome! One of my harlequin rasboras loves swimming back and forth through the bubble XD super cute :)
Chin dora
Chin dora - 9 years ago
It's difficult.
Traveon VanBuskirk
Traveon VanBuskirk - 9 years ago
how well will this work for a turtle tank?
Takanashi
Takanashi - 9 years ago
Is that a Alligator inside that tank
nathan Aquilina
nathan Aquilina - 9 years ago
is activated carbon ok instead instead of k1?
U Dont Knowme
U Dont Knowme - 9 years ago
Can you build a simple one using the sand?
i would love to use the sand method heard it is way better, i liked the video anyway but think i would like one thats on side of tank hanging and sand?
If you can or have time please?//
Thanks,
Christian Vizhnay
Christian Vizhnay - 9 years ago
Ere do you get the tube and the white thing also the air pump.
luis Ramirez
luis Ramirez - 9 years ago
What size if bottle do you recommend for a 200 gallon aquarium
jacee8888
jacee8888 - 9 years ago
Will this help my aquarium maintain a nice clear water in it?
Is this kind of DIY good for small ponds?

Thank you! XD
Jonjey2112
Jonjey2112 - 9 years ago
In this one there is space for the media to spin around, in the other bottle filter video you packed it full and they stayed still, does it make a difference? I like the way this looks, the swirling media looks amazing, but if it's better to pack them full then I'll do that lol.
Jonjey2112
Jonjey2112 - 9 years ago
Also would it behoove someone, if they had the proper tools, to make one out of say a glass bottle?
Tamaki Suoh
Tamaki Suoh - 9 years ago
what was that fish
Jamrick Ellis
Jamrick Ellis - 9 years ago
hey joe nice video im go to make this filter but I have a question wat do u recommend more k1 or biohome ultimate.
nycole westover
nycole westover - 9 years ago
thanks now i know that i dont need to purchase a new filter 
Joel Rivera
Joel Rivera - 9 years ago
Cool
jryanwill
jryanwill - 9 years ago
In a 10 gallon tank, is this enough to be the only filter in your tank, I am using sand for bedding.
TrinZit
TrinZit - 9 years ago
Instead of k1 or whatever you call it can i just use aquarium rocks?
Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes - 10 years ago
THIS IS QUALITY !! DEFO HAVING AGO !!
Coyotepatrol22
Coyotepatrol22 - 10 years ago
And how can I safely get my nitrogen cycle boasted up?
Coyotepatrol22
Coyotepatrol22 - 10 years ago
I'm new to the fish world I'm using a ten gal tank with a 1.1 lt bottle ....I have a couple ? This will work for my entire filtration and air rater needs.?
Kat Kaster
Kat Kaster - 10 years ago
How can I be sure I'm getting proper suction out of it? I placed mine only maybe an inch from the bottom of the tank where there's lots of poop and stuff, but nothing gets sucked up onto the sponge.
Cody Ulrich
Cody Ulrich - 10 years ago
I'm having trouble with my K1 moving around....could it be too much or too little?  everything seems to work except the media dancing around like yours
Mohammed Omer
Mohammed Omer - 10 years ago
is this filter is suitable for spawning and incubation of several kind of aquarium fish or just for cleaning up ordinary aquarium????
agustin cardenas
agustin cardenas - 10 years ago
I thought the sponge was a peald potato
Mohammed Omer
Mohammed Omer - 10 years ago
it looks like potatoes untill he squeeze it
OnlineBackupServices
OnlineBackupServices - 10 years ago
What is this k1? Was it design specifically for aquariums? It just looks like plastic with a velcro like texture.. Surely this will eventually get clogged and need replacing - albeit, not for a very long time.
OnlineBackupServices
OnlineBackupServices - 10 years ago
I'm goign to try this fior a while and after I get the sizes right I will create a box using perspex and colloured bits to make it looks a bit prettier in the tank.
Jason Mifsud
Jason Mifsud - 10 years ago
I want to make this filter but I have one question.can I use fish tank charcoal instead of the sponge
Brian :) Minecraft and Fun
Brian :) Minecraft and Fun - 10 years ago
Hi, what's the white pieces of plastic ? at 7:00
And where can buy some please ? 
Nice videos men :p
keizer4526
keizer4526 - 10 years ago
Hi King of DIY, i have a 5-6" silver arowana in my 2x1x1 tank, he's all alone in there and i made a filtration just like what you did here in this video (bottle 16oz with ceramic rings). Just wanna ask for how long can my aro survive with this kind of filtration? (my aro is already here in my tank for almost 3weeks with the simple filtration) And i will move my aro into a bigger tank 6x2x2 when my aro reaches 12" to 14" and by that time i plan to make 2pcs of simple filtration in it one with ceramics rings and the other with k1 media is that ok? (bottle size both 1liter or 1.5liters) will these filtration be good enough for my aro? or do i still need to put another kind filtration system? which is i'm trying to avoid because of high electricity bill (25watt for a small filtration system from my LFS), coz air pump is way too cheaper regards with the electricity bill (only 3watt for my air pump)..
karan parmanandka
karan parmanandka - 10 years ago
Can I use Ceramic Rings for this filter media... k1 is not availaible in India..
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 10 years ago
Yes, watch this video though:HOW TO: Build a very simple aquarium filter
SirBradfordII
SirBradfordII - 10 years ago
How often/ do you test your tanks water levels?
TinyButton
TinyButton - 10 years ago
I hate u
Michael Wildgruber
Michael Wildgruber - 10 years ago
Have you ever tryed to make a D.E filter?
David Fairbairn
David Fairbairn - 10 years ago
Great vid but does that amount of surface agitation not hamper you when running co2? thought that may allow it to escape quicker?
David Fairbairn
David Fairbairn - 10 years ago
Great vid but does that amount of surface agitation not hamper you when running co2? thought that may allow it to escape quicker?
pleure retroish
pleure retroish - 10 years ago
how efficient is the K1? better than the seachem matrix?
Steve Sheeky
Steve Sheeky - 10 years ago
I'm giving this a go.  Just ordered 1L from a US'ian eBay seller for US$6.00.
Levi Buchanan
Levi Buchanan - 10 years ago
Hello
Denise Macedo
Denise Macedo - 10 years ago
I like this creativity for a fish tank. Thank you for sharing. :)
malkarie
malkarie - 10 years ago
Hi Joey I have marine aquariums and the first I heard of the K1 is in your videos I'm wondering about their effectiveness on a marine tank as I haven't seen one of your videos that mentions this specifically what benefits would K1 have on a marine tank if it is good for one example less nitrates etc? or if you could do a video on this it would be great or link to one that addresses K1 and  marine tanks
Danesh Waran
Danesh Waran - 10 years ago
What Is That White Tiny Thing ?
Sebastien Hamilton
Sebastien Hamilton - 10 years ago
what kind of air pump is that? there is no way i have one randomly lying around my house :/ so i will need to buy one that works... and i cant see it clearly in the video :(
Sebastien Hamilton
Sebastien Hamilton - 10 years ago
what the hell is K1 coldness media?!?!
vanburn gonsalves
vanburn gonsalves - 10 years ago
this looks nice. I'm gonna make one for my tank :) will post pics as well !!! Thanks DIY king guy!!!
peter ellis
peter ellis - 10 years ago
i see il give it a try thx.
James War
James War - 10 years ago
Can you Use Charcoal along w/ K1.... ?
Ahmed Hossam
Ahmed Hossam - 9 years ago
+TheLoneAnarchist
Walking With Christ
Walking With Christ - 10 years ago
Don't bother! Carbon/charcoal isn't recommended, as it starves bacteria out of nitrites/ammonia. Then after 2 weeks, leeches the ammonia/nitrites back into the aquarium.

Avoid using carbon at all costs!!
Shanta Manohar
Shanta Manohar - 10 years ago
Thank you for easy solution this will help student hobbyiest in India who maintain the aquarium on a low budget. I will also try this
Danny Hernandez
Danny Hernandez - 10 years ago
Where did you get the k1 at? I can't seem to find any.
Danny Hernandez
Danny Hernandez - 10 years ago
Where did you get the k1 at? I can't seem to find any.
erinthegecko
erinthegecko - 10 years ago
What are the white things for? I'm thinking of making one of these for a temporary tank.
Matthew dimon
Matthew dimon - 9 years ago
Its a media
Walking With Christ
Walking With Christ - 10 years ago
If you watched the video, you would know the answer to that question!
aquaticarea
aquaticarea - 10 years ago
Is this basically a sponge filter?
peter ellis
peter ellis - 10 years ago
air pump no use a power head
Walking With Christ
Walking With Christ - 10 years ago
A powerhead would get clogged up very easily! Not only that, it wouldn't allow the beneficial bacteria to settle on the K1 media.
Harold Tungala
Harold Tungala - 10 years ago
The King of DIY™. Where can I buy that K1 Thing and can u Give me picture of it so i can take a look of it
Biswadeep Bhowal
Biswadeep Bhowal - 10 years ago
maybe thermocol balls!
Biswadeep Bhowal
Biswadeep Bhowal - 10 years ago
is there any alternative to the K1 things!
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 10 years ago
i have many other videos on filters. This is a K1 fluidised filter. Nothing else compares to this media, unless you meet a sales man trying to sell you their product. 
Try one of my other videos on filters like this using other media. 
ryan purificacion
ryan purificacion - 10 years ago
hi !

nice video.. i have some question mr joey what's the name of the filter i mean the apartment for the germs the white one... :D
ryan purificacion
ryan purificacion - 10 years ago
nice idea i like this vid and also your other video the title is :the underwater waterfall :D hehe
Divya Bharathy
Divya Bharathy - 10 years ago
Nice
AmnScottNN
AmnScottNN - 6 years ago
@Manjunatha Malavade kya aap seb ke svaad ko pasand karate hain?
Manjunatha Malavade
Manjunatha Malavade - 6 years ago
Zimbabwean hare Video song
Divya Bharathy
Divya Bharathy - 10 years ago
Nice
naman p
naman p - 6 years ago
Divya Bharathy is it works??
jwtelt
jwtelt - 10 years ago
anyone having trouble getting their K1 to move around simply give it a few days. Mine was completely still to start with but after 4 or 5 days it's all moving just like in the video. Also UK people you can get the white round K1 media from Nautilus aquatics in spring green nursery, Crofton, wakefield. It's where I got mine from.
jwtelt
jwtelt - 10 years ago
I cant get the K1 to move around, any idea what I need to do?
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 10 years ago
Let it cycle.
jwtelt
jwtelt - 10 years ago
I cant get the K1 to move around, any idea what I need to do?
Arod06901
Arod06901 - 10 years ago
Quick question, if I were to make the Coffee table aquarium a saltwater system. With lets say just about 6 inches of fish and maybe 10lbs of live rock. Could I run that system with just a heater and filter like this?
pjvenner
pjvenner - 10 years ago
Top tip Joey. Thank You. Although it's surplus to requirements I now run 2 of these in my main tank for 2 reasons.

1• The movement of the media makes it possibly the best way of 'speed-seeding' a new tank

2• In the event of a power outage I have 2 matured bio-filters that can each be powered by a battery air pump.

For even less drilling, wrap a broad strip of sponge around the airline until it fits snugly in the neck of the bottle.
Jian Lin Tan
Jian Lin Tan - 10 years ago
hi! 

i'm currently having a problem. 
I emptied my fish tank today and realise the whole tank is filled with white stains, i couldn't remove it. 
after filling it up with water again, the stains are gone. 
are those stains good for the fish? and how do i remove them? 
Matthew dimon
Matthew dimon - 9 years ago
Its water stains
ryan purificacion
ryan purificacion - 10 years ago
i know what is your problem actually my aquarium is like yours they getting white stain after they get dry i brush them only with toothbrush or somethin brush just like that and after i brush they removed :D 
pjvenner
pjvenner - 10 years ago
Sounds like mineral deposits. If your tank is glass it can easily be removed with a wet scourer made for non-stick cookware. Do not use wire wool as glass will scratch a lot easier than most people think. Whether it is good or bad for fish depends on the quality of your local water and the type of fish you are keeping. If the white marks are severe I would consider investing in a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system and using a mix of RO/Treated tapwater. The exact ratio also depends on many factors.

If you have fish in your tank DO NOT go straight from tapwater to RO water. Acclimatise them to it via a series of 10% water changes. Leave a couple of days between each change and monitor your fish carefully for signs of distress.
joseph espiritu
joseph espiritu - 10 years ago
Hi! What do you call those little white things? Thanks
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 10 years ago
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Dr Fish
Dr Fish - 7 years ago
Great video Joey, I respect DIY science not everyone uses there brain.. Like I said great video Joey, check me out on you tube also Dr. Fish (Fishmobile) Dr. Fish simple motor, or Watch me make a pencil levitate.. Keep up the good work I will subscribe to your channel, you do good science God bless you
鱼鱼发烧友
鱼鱼发烧友 - 7 years ago
+kimberly giron sure
Kimberly Anne Giron
Kimberly Anne Giron - 9 years ago
do this filter also function as a oxygen giver?
Raw-uncut Paranormal
Raw-uncut Paranormal - 10 years ago
Hi Pal come along and check my page out I made a little home made filter like yours after watching your video. Thanks for the help great stuff. 
rameez mulani
rameez mulani - 10 years ago
nic 1
Rawrlady01
Rawrlady01 - 10 years ago
What can i use instead of K-1 ?
pjvenner
pjvenner - 10 years ago
Lego gears MIGHT work in a big enough container with enough air, but why would you want to use anything else? K1 has perfect bouyancy, and a fairly good surface area which is also designed to maximise movement. the only way I could think of improving on it would be if somebody invented a spherical version with the same bouyancy - I suspect that wouldn't be too difficult for someone with a 3D printer but it would cost a lot more than K1.

The price per litre is less than that of diesel and WAAAY less than that of inkjet ink and will last a hell of a lot longer than either of them.
CARLOS CUENCA
CARLOS CUENCA - 10 years ago
is a shit
Maria Hafeez
Maria Hafeez - 9 years ago
I agree
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 10 years ago
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Aquarium Sunshine's Valley
Aquarium Sunshine's Valley - 6 years ago
Sometimes the K.I.S.S. way is the best, great video!
Colonel Custard
Colonel Custard - 10 years ago
Hey I was wondering can you use biomax instead of k-1?
dogsbestfriends
dogsbestfriends - 10 years ago
Can I use activated carbon in place of the K1 media?
dogsbestfriends
dogsbestfriends - 10 years ago
ThX for the ingenuity!
GroinFaceGroin
GroinFaceGroin - 10 years ago
Most basic air pumps you get at pet shops work on the same principal and general design.
3kings05
3kings05 - 10 years ago
I don't give a shit about those cups, where can I get that air pump?
grimmjow714
grimmjow714 - 10 years ago
How often would you need to replace the media? And as far as the sponge goes just rinse off ?
grimmjow714
grimmjow714 - 10 years ago
Would it work the same way if I put it sideways?
Usman Khalanthar
Usman Khalanthar - 10 years ago
Great video, i have recently got interest in having an aquarium at home. I installed a small aquarium. But i almost lost 2 black moore, 3 gold fish. Now i have got new three angel fish and a common gold fish one. My filter is the normal, which i got along the tank. it has the bottom sponge with top motor head. But if i use this BIO FILTER, will my tank be clean.
mizhollylaw
mizhollylaw - 10 years ago
I guess you could run over your straws with a truck maybe forty or fifty times before you cut em up...buy the k1 lol
mizhollylaw
mizhollylaw - 10 years ago
I wouldnt think straw would give you the same amt of surface area to rest your bacteria on as k1. Notice all the tiny ins and outs and grooves in the k1
Rudy Roman
Rudy Roman - 10 years ago
Pay attention to the video > 5:13. These videos are very informative if you pay attention. Check out his book. I just purchased it. lots of great ideas.
Daniel Auster
Daniel Auster - 10 years ago
Too bad it's so ugly. I guess you could hide it behind a bunch of stuff...
punkstaboi
punkstaboi - 10 years ago
Uarujoey, I can't seem to get the K1 media to cycle, It just sits at the top and the air bubbles go through it. Any ideas?
jimishmong
jimishmong - 10 years ago
Looks very awesome i mean i would want to buy one but i guess i can make it LOL The only hard part is the K1 :\
jimishmong
jimishmong - 10 years ago
1 litter bottle for 10 gallon tank?
Dennis Nakashima
Dennis Nakashima - 10 years ago
thanks for the idea!
jonwolfie1
jonwolfie1 - 10 years ago
simply
Jerry Chen
Jerry Chen - 10 years ago
hey im using Whisper air pump 40, it's giving off bubbles that are way less/smaller than i have expected. does it matter need some help plz
Anita Lee-Yu
Anita Lee-Yu - 10 years ago
great video as always..what air pump watt do i use for a 30 gallon tank to make this creation??..Do i need to clean the plastic media at all....thnx in advance!!
Jon M
Jon M - 10 years ago
I am curious; After this runs for a while I imagine that the sponge gets pretty gross? Do you change the sponge probably every once in a while? If so, when you remove the suction, does the grime fall off of the sponge and back into the water?
Arvinas Labas
Arvinas Labas - 10 years ago
Wow
Giospe
Giospe - 10 years ago
fantastic...
b minkoff
b minkoff - 10 years ago
I did not know you can make a filter by hand
joaobernardofranco
joaobernardofranco - 10 years ago
Epic answer!
Liviu Alex
Liviu Alex - 10 years ago
Whit wat i can replace the K1 thing? Does coal do the job?
Izaak Hayes
Izaak Hayes - 10 years ago
Does it accually work
Jason Ricci
Jason Ricci - 10 years ago
Strange. I lost 2 African Cichlids almost immediately (5 days) after this filter upgrade. Coincidence? Maybe. Strange, to say the least. They were 4-5 years old. Maybe it was time. This just threw me off, that's all. The filter is working GREAT (now) though.
Legendaryknight2
Legendaryknight2 - 10 years ago
Just a question: How do you know how many l/h it filters, and how much do you figure out it's necessary to your aquarium?
Rutilant
Rutilant - 10 years ago
I was also wondering, how much of the filtration capability comes from the addition of the air to this type of filter? I should clarify the one I jury-rigged myself was a static as opposed to a moving bed type of filter. Does a moving bed filter with an airline work more like a wet/dry filter? All I really know about filtration is moving water past bacteria.
Rutilant
Rutilant - 10 years ago
Could you use any high-flow media for this type of filter? What if instead of a bubble lift, you hooked a small power head to it? I had to make an improptu fry tank and filter and I used a 12 oz drinking bottle + a small Rio 85gph along with some alternating layers of sponge + Fluval ceramic rings. I went kind of lazy and just stuck the intake of the rio head into the mouth of the bottle but it definitely has more filtering power than one of those cheap hang-on filters for small tanks.
Jason Ricci
Jason Ricci - 10 years ago
Hmmm, my K1 just floats on the top and doesn't circulate much. What's I do wrong?...
JOWEN TAN
JOWEN TAN - 10 years ago
you are genius..
TheVjay86
TheVjay86 - 10 years ago
I did it!! My first DIY project for fish tanks!! Thanks UaruJoey!
Bob Dev
Bob Dev - 10 years ago
good one.. felt its lil lengthy, but well explained.. cool one for its cost..
christakara27
christakara27 - 10 years ago
K1 works like a bioball... cool..
Jason Ricci
Jason Ricci - 10 years ago
I'm new to "K1", but this is excellent. What a cheap and very effective filtration alternative. Because the cost of name brand filter replacements is killing me. Can't wait to try this!
GamingMom2004
GamingMom2004 - 10 years ago
Could cut up straws be used as a cheaper alternative to the K1???
Loving mom and daughter Having fun
Loving mom and daughter Having fun - 10 years ago
Love your videos,thankssss
Loving mom and daughter Having fun
Loving mom and daughter Having fun - 10 years ago
The k 1 media you get it on eBay,but the porcelana media is more cheeper then this one on this video,he got other video doing the same method and in the other video he used porcelan media,I got and work good,so thank u so much for the good idea ;)
749zen
749zen - 10 years ago
That's a great idea... Cut up straws would work perfectly, and they're cheap too.
749zen
749zen - 10 years ago
Gravel is a great alternative
3V1L H0M357UCK
3V1L H0M357UCK - 10 years ago
what is k1!? tell your audience. we don't know.
Justin Hensley
Justin Hensley - 10 years ago
I find this pretty cool looking.
Burhan Madan
Burhan Madan - 10 years ago
Hey wats the k1
jean camilleri
jean camilleri - 10 years ago
does it work on saltwater
Firojul Hussain
Firojul Hussain - 10 years ago
what did you put inside the bottle? is it available in the market... still cant find it.
Edward Estrera
Edward Estrera - 10 years ago
meron kanang nakitang pampalit sa k1? gusto ko ring gumawa ng ganyan
W Mufffintop W
W Mufffintop W - 10 years ago
cool
Luke Hadley
Luke Hadley - 10 years ago
Just about to do this :) thanks for the great tip! I'll send a picture on the page when finished :D
Paul Lay
Paul Lay - 10 years ago
Hi there Joey. Love your videos and what you do, very informative stuff! One thing I want to run by you is that I had a moving bed filter in the same design as yours and it worked amazingly. The only problem was due to the light on my aquarium my k1 media turned green over time instead of the yellow / brownish colour they meant to go. Therefore should the k1 be protected from bright light or how else could this be avoided. Your help would be highly appreciated thanks. Paul
barhoomah1
barhoomah1 - 10 years ago
very good idea thx.
AJ Montoya
AJ Montoya - 10 years ago
thinking of making something like this for my 55 gallon tank...I have two 6-inch RES living in there. Do you think this type of filtration would be ok? I'm thinking of making two of these to put on each side, and using gallon containers....??
Maynaline Llano
Maynaline Llano - 10 years ago
is there an alternative for K1? i'm not familiar with it and i don't think i can find something like that here in the Philippines .
freaker126
freaker126 - 10 years ago
this actually looks pretty cool. Is there a battery operated pump instead if my plug a little further to be used from the tank?
vijaya lakshmi P V A
vijaya lakshmi P V A - 10 years ago
nice video. I think we can use any lighter media in place of k1( )- I could not understand. I think this filter can be used for smaller aquariums.But if you can calculate the inflow of the filter, please specify it. Trying to make it today. Thank you!
Arya Putra
Arya Putra - 10 years ago
K1 what bro?
slsc 9130
slsc 9130 - 10 years ago
Would this work with a salt water fish tank? I know that the PH on the water will need to be maintained but I am thinking that the water filtration will keep it clean just the same.
rc dela cruz
rc dela cruz - 10 years ago
can i use ceramic media with this filter
Edwin Mendoza
Edwin Mendoza - 10 years ago
Awesome thanks!! I'm going to make one Hope it works.
Sarah D.
Sarah D. - 10 years ago
I will be moving my aquarium from Maryland to Pennsylvania by car it's a 5 and a half, 6 hour drive. i planned on just putting my fish in a few of the insulated boxes lined with the large plastic transport bags. my question, is this filter system something that would be good to put into the boxes for the transport?
isaac craig
isaac craig - 10 years ago
no sorry
GeneralGiggleMuffin
GeneralGiggleMuffin - 10 years ago
i subbed. nice vid man. Would you happen to know the approximate water flow of your filter? I'm not sure how you would measure that but in case you did somehow, I would like to know. Thx :)
Miko4968
Miko4968 - 10 years ago
It's amazing the things you can do with a plastic bottle. Thanks for the video.
cuteboie rana Magar
cuteboie rana Magar - 10 years ago
what's dat k1? can't we use another option in place of that?
Kingz Pantheon
Kingz Pantheon - 10 years ago
what if u dont have K1? can u use straw? lol
gone fishin
gone fishin - 10 years ago
How many would I need for a 200-250 gallon tank
Laura Greene
Laura Greene - 10 years ago
I don't get how this works. The air goes thru, but how is it pushing water thru it?
Alif Mehrab
Alif Mehrab - 10 years ago
This is a very good filter. I love it!! Gotta try this! U rock urarujoey!!
Ando Commando
Ando Commando - 10 years ago
Pretty sweettt ty
Phanericx
Phanericx - 10 years ago
So, straws could also be used as media? I have a 1 1/2 gallon bowl that I'd like to filter in order to minimize full water changes for my betta. It's worth a shot (:
Bellacuzuwi
Bellacuzuwi - 10 years ago
Can it also be used as a bubbler because of the air pump?
Piyush Trambadiya
Piyush Trambadiya - 10 years ago
Hi There, You are Guru, Just today, I prepared the filter and it's working nice. Thanks for your ideas and Tricks.. Really helpful, I pray for your fishes long life! Thanks again...
Kingz Pantheon
Kingz Pantheon - 10 years ago
can we just used straw except k1?? just wondering.
Stan M
Stan M - 10 years ago
Hey Joey- If it's so effective, have you ever considered a patent for your design? Oh, btw, what what is K1?
livlee20
livlee20 - 10 years ago
That would annoy the fish
donald lonewolf
donald lonewolf - 10 years ago
now i just saw a video a guy use straws by cutting them for media is this wise
joshua saumaki
joshua saumaki - 10 years ago
to MarisolGoofy5 and John94098 the K1 is to trap all waste from the marine
brock reichert
brock reichert - 10 years ago
what can i use instead of a sponge? i dont have one
bobbymalta73
bobbymalta73 - 10 years ago
Thanks for sharing mate!
MarisolGoofy5
MarisolGoofy5 - 10 years ago
why do we need the K 1 ???!?!? !!
John94098
John94098 - 10 years ago
Because the air shooting out of the air tube is going straight up (because air is made up gases) and so when this happens it drives the water in the same direction causing the water below to come up through the holes in the cap.
John94098
John94098 - 10 years ago
The bigger the filter the better though.
John94098
John94098 - 10 years ago
I reckon a 1 litre bottle.
John94098
John94098 - 10 years ago
This is also good for a planted aquarium, because it has no chemical media that will adsorb nutrients as well as metals that the plants use. Because i heard that plants do part of the filtering anyways. So that's a great filter, nice work.
donald lonewolf
donald lonewolf - 10 years ago
very nice never to old learn something new and cheap thanks for the upload
Moses Lyons
Moses Lyons - 10 years ago
What size bottle would you prefer for a 5gallon tank?
Barre Baby
Barre Baby - 10 years ago
Reid the man was just ASKING,maybe he's not as experienced as you. All he wanted to know was how good this filter was on a scale of 1-10 to a store bought filter. That makes him a dildo?
imtiaz abdul
imtiaz abdul - 10 years ago
hey guys where can io get the k1 coldness media
Reid Smith
Reid Smith - 10 years ago
its the same thing you dildo. if you think about it. when you do it right (exactly how he says to do it,) it works 100% exactly the same way a store bought filter does. the only difference is the placement of the mechanical filtration.
Reid Smith
Reid Smith - 10 years ago
do you have an Email that I could contact you on to have a conversation about this type of DIY bio filtration. I have a lot of questions that I would love to get answers from someone with the experience that you seem to have
Reid Smith
Reid Smith - 10 years ago
one more question. From your experience what is your favorite air pump? are they all going to be really noisy? I have my 50 gallon in my bedroom so if Im going to run an air pump 24/7 i want a quiet one. is that a realistic desire?
Reid Smith
Reid Smith - 10 years ago
I promise I am not bashing you. Serious questions. How many times did you do this before it actually worked well. I feel like if I try this the holes will be too big and leak dirty aquarium water back into the tank before being filtered. If I had two or three of these running in a 50 gallon tank, Would that even matter?
Eric Rosser
Eric Rosser - 10 years ago
1 out 10 how good is this compared to a general store bought filter?
cperry552
cperry552 - 10 years ago
Will this work for a small pond
Crazyhermitcrab
Crazyhermitcrab - 10 years ago
Can I use grave, instead of the white stuff
jack emch
jack emch - 10 years ago
What is the white stuff
Ryan Oneill
Ryan Oneill - 10 years ago
i have just bought a fish tank an im already using a fluval filter but my water is abit cloudy so I have just made the same filter as you and I was woundering when the water may clear up abit thanks guys if anyone can hekp it will be great and great video pal :)
HigherPlanes
HigherPlanes - 10 years ago
Great video and awesome filtration idea
check2wice
check2wice - 10 years ago
do you even lift !
MarisolGoofy5
MarisolGoofy5 - 10 years ago
really?? can u do a tutorial?? Please(:
Edson Valdez
Edson Valdez - 10 years ago
I just got a 55gal. Tank how many you think should I build?
Meatwardo
Meatwardo - 10 years ago
Why does the water get drawn in through the holes in the cap, and not the holes in the top?
cristhian enriquez
cristhian enriquez - 10 years ago
gracias!
Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller - 10 years ago
I am a HUGE fan love the vidoes post more!!
Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller - 10 years ago
How big of a bottle would i need for a 10 gallon tank? And how much K1 Kaldnes?
Bennett Sebastian
Bennett Sebastian - 10 years ago
Hi, can I use Biomax (ceramic) media instead of K1 media?
NebSegdoh
NebSegdoh - 10 years ago
This may sound funny but you can also use toy Legos. but use very small ones. I have done this in my bio-filters b4 and it dose work. Or you can use the green scrub pads the kind with out the soap in them only. I have use them b4 in hang on back filters also.
NebSegdoh
NebSegdoh - 10 years ago
you can also use bio-balls not just the K-1. nice filter.
Tayler Holm
Tayler Holm - 10 years ago
What is the purpose of the K1?
Madelyn Nelson
Madelyn Nelson - 10 years ago
that's so cool im thinking about using colored gravel to make it look cooler - thank you so much ;D
Russel Sion
Russel Sion - 10 years ago
What alternatives do we have as far as media goes? What at-home materials can we use instead of purchasing the media? I love your videos btw. Big fan here.
brackiechan562
brackiechan562 - 10 years ago
Dude can you use this on a turtle tank? thanks
LaggingWithSwag
LaggingWithSwag - 10 years ago
Hey guys would this work with a saltwater aquarium, because im worried that the sponge will absorb all of my salt.
Fishchick4ever
Fishchick4ever - 10 years ago
Could I use ceramic noodles for this? Thx
john g
john g - 10 years ago
iv got 3 tanks and in all three the filter have ceramic ring. there a higher grade than plastic so buy them. hope that helps
Travis Scavone
Travis Scavone - 10 years ago
Hey I used a two liter bottom and added two slots for two air pump tubes to go into. The only thing is it appears that at the top of the two liter the water isn't cycling, it's just releasing air. I can see the water but there is airbubbles at the top (i believe) is there still water cycling?
Double R
Double R - 10 years ago
the same!!!!
DEBASHIS BARICK
DEBASHIS BARICK - 10 years ago
i am big fan of yours , need help regarding this filter , in India k1 is not available , so ceramic ring will do ??? will this work in arawana tank ?? does it will help ??
Tony Stark Turtles and More
Tony Stark Turtles and More - 10 years ago
How do you make a filter for a turtle tank
maybeslut
maybeslut - 10 years ago
hey what is the exact sort of pump your using: like what is it called?
craig petherick
craig petherick - 10 years ago
Hi mate would that work in my yellow belly sliders tank with a smaller bottle
jimmycha12345
jimmycha12345 - 10 years ago
Can we use gravel?
Reid Smith
Reid Smith - 10 years ago
use glass then dickweed
nailartdebutant
nailartdebutant - 10 years ago
awesome !
Peter Tran
Peter Tran - 10 years ago
Yeah after a few days there was more movement thanks
noob4lyfe
noob4lyfe - 10 years ago
I have a 25 gal tank. Currently using a tetra whisper ex45 . Can I use this method as a swap/replacement for my current filteration system?
MrRookie714
MrRookie714 - 10 years ago
Here's a vid I made here in YouTube. Hopefully ur able to watch it. Y9tpn29hIYo
MrRookie714
MrRookie714 - 10 years ago
I have 6. Feeder goldfish.. On a 50gall tank
Abril Luna
Abril Luna - 10 years ago
maybe your tank is overcrowded.
MrRookie714
MrRookie714 - 10 years ago
After using this method.. My tank is still cloudy it's been 8wks.. I used two 1L bottle... Filled ea. with half of K-1.. I even put more sponge and still doesn't work.. HELP
jonathan charo
jonathan charo - 10 years ago
can you use it on a turtle tank
Omni Spiritus
Omni Spiritus - 10 years ago
k-1 kaldnes. lol
Omni Spiritus
Omni Spiritus - 10 years ago
i was saying for plastic media to work, the bio-load needs to be big or it could take a long time. and i think its easier for bacteria to colonize on the ceramic in a smaller tank.
Dashmarie Cruz
Dashmarie Cruz - 10 years ago
sorry just one more question.......... can i use straws instead of the key wine ccomas or what ever
Dashmarie Cruz
Dashmarie Cruz - 10 years ago
ok so i need to know where to get the air line tape, and the pump thing. second i have this very small cheap fish bowl and can i still do this easily?
Dashmarie Cruz
Dashmarie Cruz - 10 years ago
where can i buy this stuff because i am lost in where to buy it and so is my ma
Carlos Montelongo
Carlos Montelongo - 10 years ago
8:22 I see a smiley face on the bottle
Omni Spiritus
Omni Spiritus - 10 years ago
plastic filter media for filtering water biologically.
Omni Spiritus
Omni Spiritus - 10 years ago
for small tanks plastic media sucks. you need a large bioload and it takes a while for bacteria to colonize. i would suggest using this design, but using ceramic rings, pack it to the top, and have the air agitate the rings. this should work well.
Marco Kless
Marco Kless - 10 years ago
I found k1 for $3.77 on ebay
Sayed Tausif
Sayed Tausif - 10 years ago
m luking for d same!
Sayed Tausif
Sayed Tausif - 10 years ago
whats dat white thing..which u keep calling as something "k1"...can any1 help?
Mary Grace Hangka
Mary Grace Hangka - 10 years ago
wow.. that looks awesome... what do you call the white ones inside the bottle?
Dave Germanotta
Dave Germanotta - 10 years ago
those yellow one on the bottom are SPONGE .? This Kind of DIY filter can also used on saltwater aquarium ..?
Peter Tran
Peter Tran - 10 years ago
Hello my media doesn't move as much as yours, most of them stay at the top still how can i fix this?
LaedeeTyme
LaedeeTyme - 10 years ago
this is a cool DIY but i would think that the things that are unsafe for humans would also be unsafe for fish (bottle deteriorating over time and leaching estrogen into the water)
JMB4000
JMB4000 - 10 years ago
can you replace that white stuff in the bottle with something else? something easier to find?
Nick Thao
Nick Thao - 10 years ago
Can you use anything other than the K1?
siddhesh raut
siddhesh raut - 10 years ago
hey i am from india sa cant find any of those K1 here please suggest an alternative media please
Apurba Das Majumder
Apurba Das Majumder - 10 years ago
good one
Setneuf Fuentes
Setneuf Fuentes - 10 years ago
Can i use Cotton instead of K1 media?
watts300
watts300 - 10 years ago
Totally Canadian.
Logan Gray
Logan Gray - 10 years ago
Nigga got a god damn stingray in his fishtank, smh
jack rider
jack rider - 10 years ago
can i use some thing else instead of the k1 medias ??? cuz i cant find any in nepal .... :(
Amanda show
Amanda show - 10 years ago
i thought that sponge was a pealed potato at first
EmericaJT
EmericaJT - 10 years ago
So this filter doesn't require cleaning, it runs perfect forever? I like the way it looks xD How much liters do I need to support a 30 gallon tank?
inspecktor
inspecktor - 10 years ago
I love it! It's so cool!... :)
mamdoh elseefy
mamdoh elseefy - 10 years ago
should i put an air supply or this works as one
Personal
Personal - 10 years ago
my filter kills my :'-( fish but when I made this one it broke
Corey Grogan
Corey Grogan - 10 years ago
I made one of these filters with a 1 liter bottle. Filled it half way with K1 but it doesn't move around as much as yours does in the video, the top inch barely moves. Is that ok? If not how do I fix the problem?
paul lee
paul lee - 10 years ago
Thanks just gt the k1 media great thanks a lot dude
Jσѕнʋα ƤσятʋɢαL
Jσѕнʋα ƤσятʋɢαL - 10 years ago
This might be a stupid question but can you use this filter for freshwater? Thanks, Joshua
paul lee
paul lee - 10 years ago
Just made ur filter its cool man but i used fluval bio max the was too HEVY i thing but great flow were can i gt ki media ?? England u said to post vids of our own filter in action my name is Paul lee cud u tell me if it would still work biologically pls SOS
smurfnisse1
smurfnisse1 - 10 years ago
Im planning on building a moving bed filter but how big does it need to be for a 600 Gallon? i already have 2x Fluval fx5 and 1x air pump 5000L/hour so I was thinking to build a moving bed filter by using the big air pump but how big does it need to be? please reply:)
Alaa Ahmed
Alaa Ahmed - 10 years ago
very good
shravan kashyap
shravan kashyap - 10 years ago
is there an alt for the k1 kollnes medium . nice video
silentjuggla
silentjuggla - 10 years ago
Someone mentioned straws and got me thinking.. well first off straws would be pretty much pointless for one, theyre too smooth for bacteria to adhere to.. but what about a straw stuffed with like that porous blue filter stuff cut to fit inside? I think it could work especially using those big fat sugary powdered filled pixie stick types of straws...your thoughts?
TheNukedNacho
TheNukedNacho - 10 years ago
STINGRAY.. NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!
John Xiong
John Xiong - 10 years ago
Confuse rite I made another one...and still no suction from the bottle
Josh R Ryker
Josh R Ryker - 10 years ago
cant get the water to flow constantly more like glub glub just bubbles no suction
finn niko
finn niko - 10 years ago
im gonna make a filter, looks rad.
Ashwyn Anand
Ashwyn Anand - 10 years ago
hi may i know what is k1? and what is the function of it?
John Xiong
John Xiong - 10 years ago
Sry to bother u...I made one same like ur but my media is not like ur...does it matter about the media...the one tat I got is fluval bio media ot does not float...does it have to float to make it work...when I test it out...I cant feel any water being suck up when I put my finger behind bottle cap...any idea? Plz help
123Ronv
123Ronv - 10 years ago
Awesome,thank you.
the noob aquarist
the noob aquarist - 10 years ago
could i use pebbles instead of K1 media? what things could i use instead of k1 media?
Anthony Hansen
Anthony Hansen - 10 years ago
Where can I get the. K1 message me on Facebook anthony Hansen in my pic I'm whereing a bene or text me 909-664-4893 ppplllzzz cuz my mom and dad don't have a lot of money so I can make one of these plz text or message thanks
Natalie Barbieri
Natalie Barbieri - 10 years ago
Yes I tried that over the reg box filter (hate sponge filters)but they are so tiny. I thought your idea with the bottle and sponge on bottom would be perfect. I have 2 of them going in the 10 gal tanks. I have an angelfish explosion happening - so looking for something that I can use for a while. I haven't seen the K1 stuff until just now - perhaps I should cycle some of that for next batch. Hoping these work - thanks for you reply.
Natalie Barbieri
Natalie Barbieri - 10 years ago
I am breeding angel fish & haven't found anything yet that will keep the babies from being sucked up. I built a few of these last night & added seeded ceramic beads from main tank, some carbon/floss.Wondering if you think it will be effective enough to raise the babies until they are too big enough. I have 2 of these filters in a 10 gallon tank. I would think that the water would be clearer than it is - so am a little concerned. Please let me know what you think. thanks
ricardo lamis
ricardo lamis - 10 years ago
Joey great job. Thank you very much for sharing your smart idea. Keep up the good work. God bless and more power. . .
Janica Zamora
Janica Zamora - 10 years ago
can i just use a cut up straws
MrRookie714
MrRookie714 - 10 years ago
uarujoey: will this type of filtration work with my RES Turtle tank "55gallon" if so how much should I use? I will be using K-1...
jeannie baker
jeannie baker - 10 years ago
Hi Uarujoey...This works great...just got mine up and going yesterday...it can also be used manually as a moving filter to suck up poo and what not. saves siponing time. I use charcoal on the bottom of the bottle and filter floss on the top of that to catch the goop. I live near B.C. Canada...Via Spokane Valley. I would suggest using the drill and not a knife to poke the holes! We all have unhappy accidents! I've had my new tank set up 45 days and the nitrates remain extremely high!
Ariana
Ariana - 10 years ago
Tnx,it was helpful
jemdahunk
jemdahunk - 10 years ago
you talk very slow,i almost fell asleep, other than that, thank you for this, it was helpful
AquaLady 420
AquaLady 420 - 10 years ago
gravel wouldn't work because it has nothing for the beneficial bacteria to grip on and would be grounded up against the moving gravel giving it little chance to survive. The K1 has small holes like caves for the bacteria to live and produce. This is only my guess and assumption seeing as to how bacteria lives and thrives in my experience.
Yokbee Chong
Yokbee Chong - 10 years ago
interesting video. What's the function of K1?
Alexander Webber
Alexander Webber - 10 years ago
Couldn't you use chopped up drinking straws instead of the K1. It would not be quite as good but I think in the spirit of diy I think out would still work
EDRIANCAYME
EDRIANCAYME - 10 years ago
Very nice video but it could have been better if it's brief and concise. Thank you for sharing!
Joseph Angelo Hilado
Joseph Angelo Hilado - 10 years ago
is this enough to maintain a 20g tank?
fyaluugda
fyaluugda - 10 years ago
Can you show us a way to make a bio-wheel filter?
Lem Castellanos
Lem Castellanos - 10 years ago
i would like to know if their is any way to adapt something similar to a aqua tech or a similar filter for better filtration? love watching your videos
carnage2112029
carnage2112029 - 10 years ago
Please help Is K1 media better than ceramic?

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