HOW TO: Build an XL aquarium canister filter with a 5 gallon bucket - 2 of 2

Joey, my pump has to be submerged. I'm going to put it in the bucket to pump into the 55 gal. tank. I really don't want to put it in the tank. Do you see any problems with doing it that way? Also I was going to use k1 in the bucket along with sponges and polyfill or should I add another bucket just fort the k1 media?

do you still need charcoal with a set up like this?

Could you run 2 buckets connected to 1 pump? Like one for mechanical and and one for biological? Or hell even 3?

Joey can you do a( 2 ) 5 gallon bucket set up for extra filtration build?

Okay so say I get one inch uniseals. The whole is drill in the bucket has to also be one inch? And what size pvc pipe fits in it securely?

I know im 7 years late but i need help, i have to build a filter for my tank using a similar method but cannot figure out a way to get the water up pvc to the filter without a pump pushing it. Ive had too many where they clog

I’m amazed by this, such a simple thing to do. I’m ABSOLUTELY doing this for my 125. Love this.

How would you make a smaller one fore a say 70 gallon

Great idea! Did you manage to do it in an aquarium? (Not just demo?)

Got it, The pump in will use the canister as pre-stage of the aquarium filter, well thought. Even the ADA or FZone stainless steel are as you say and I think somehow your observation makes a lot of sense.

200+ gal tank pump is a bit much for me, what about a pump for 30-75gal tanks? using a 40gal breeder myself

Still a fan of these pumps JOEY?

You're thee Man I get great 👍 ideas from you

How quiet are these inline pumps?

This would’ve been much more helpful if you listed the size of the pvc you used

That's too much of the lava rock and not enough filter media. Are you able to do a back wash with a garden hose. Otherwise how do you clean the rock.

Is the green tubbing seen connecting the PVC pipe to the pump also 1 inch?

How long can the lava rocks be used before replacing?

Is the engine overheating ?

Nice 1 bro👌
Love from INDIA 🇮🇳

Well I got everything together and gonna try this project tomorrow. I am hoping to have it in use for a long time so I made a few adjustments. I also realize in the video he recommends some of the changes I will make. Like flexible tube and barbed fittings. I also bought a slightly bigger pump but it was very close to same price as one he recommends. Both on Amazon. I am not very good with video making anymore but I might try to video document my build and definitely thank Joey, King of DIY for helping me with this build. This will be my second time building a filter but first time having guidance. My first filter was terrible but I still used it for years not knowing it was just wasting electricity and not doing much. I hope for a lot better out come with this. I also bought some fancy physical material. I hope that doesn't effect the flow too much. Anyways I really appreciate your knowledge and sharing, thanks again King Joey.

Hey buddy I like your Bucket filler it's really nice... I was wondering if I gave you the diagrams on a sump pump if you could build it for me and what you would charge

Id like to make one of these for an outdoor pond using solar. WOuld I use a air pump or do I need a submersible pump.

can anyone explain me how will you prime this type of filter. i made same, but don't know how to prime this canister.

Hi....you have to fill the bucket with water first before you plug the pump?

after all the costs you could easily buy one done

hello i watched your old video of rhe pvc pipe canister filter but i dont have the height required for store that canister. so i figured why cant i use a 5g pail and searched it and sure enough you have a vedeo already. i love it. but wat size bucket or how much lava rock is needed for 75-100g thanks hope to hear back

Tried this but the seals for the tops just leak all over

Anyone else having vacuum leaks on the lid and uni seals? The pump will run for only about 10 minutes before it starts sucking in to much air and would eventually burn out the pump any one have a solution?

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Mine keeps leaking at the uniseal

I been building my filters for a few years now just like this- they work great except now recently seems i always have problems with the Bucket Screw Caps leaking around the rim when the pump stops for any reason, even made a metal tool to tighten them Good -- seems the manufacturer is getting sloppy on their manufacturing of them, just ordered 2 new Lids a while back and built 2 new filters and both would not Seal, and they can be a pain in the Arse to unscrew if put on with the help of a Tool. .... getting Frustrated.

So you have to have the tank above the bucket filter for it to work

Couldn’t you put the pump at the bottom of the bucket? To save space

Seems like an awfully big pump. Why not submerge a smaller one cover with lava rock and you are done?

Oh shit nice I'm glad I saw part 2 right after I commented on part one cause I was pumping the water in and getting leaking from the pressure.

Hey man. You are brilliant with this stuff. Im not as handy when it comes to building. Whould you be interested in building one of these and selling it?

En dado caso q se vaya la luz el agua sigue bajando por gravedad. No sé desbordaría del tanque.

Cómo haces para que el agua baje..?

Really this homemade canister filter is a great filter that offers the same as the EHEIM 2262 or the Fluval FX6 with the difference that the total cost of this homemade canister is $ 135US including the external pump compared to $ 449US for the EHEIM or $ 340US from the Fluval.
It is very important to take into account something that was missing to mention in the video about the construction of the homemade canister. Great care must be taken to seal with silicone and clamps all parts of the filter. It is also important to seal the edge of the Gamma seal. Another great external pump for this homemade canister is the Orlushy DC 5000 which can be purchased on Amazon for $ 79 US. Which must also be sealed at the joints with silicone and clamps to prevent leaks. The MOST IMPORTANT PART is two 12V Plastic Solenoid Valves at the entrance and exit from the canister filter in order to prevent flooding your home in a blackout.

I wanted to make this and add bucket lids as a separation for the different filter media's but they were previously used to store garlic in 10 litre buckets, so now they have a strong garlicky smell and I was wondering if it would be safe for my fish.

The flow so strong will likely cause stress in any fish

Just made this myself, putting it to a 75 gallon. Everything works pretty well as described. Only thing I noticed was if the pump shuts off and you dont close the valve, water spews back out the lid of the bucket. Works great, but there is no fail safe if say, the power was to go off. Then you have a massive water mess everywhere. As the ball valve needs to be shut when pump is turned off

DIDN'T WORK. leaked everywhere. Uniseals didn't seal well and the gamma seal can't handle any head pressure it leaked on BOTH seals.

is it ok if you place the motor inside the "canister" instead? so it would use less tubing and would also look less messy?

If you fill the bucket with water first, no need to syphon,. Great plan I followed through and I’m happy with the performance so far,. But to all else, I thoroughly rinsed the lava rocks first...

I'm doing this build and is there was wondering how to add an in line heater so it's not in the tank my oscar just destroys everything lol would like to see how to add this to the build

Nice

Has anyone tried this build? I'm concern with air lock when filling the canister.

Hey, Joey! I know this was long ago, but I would love to see a video of a build of this with the vinyl tubing you mentioned. I tried finding the pieces myself, and I ended up with a Frankenstein type monster. Please help!!!

Literally awesome sir I also tried it an it was working smoothly great thanks to u. 👍🏻💪🏻🙏🏻