GOLI Water Fall Aquarium filter | DIY Home Made Aquarium Filter | Mayur Dev Aquascaper | Low Cost 4K

Mayur Dev - Aquascaper2 minutes read

The speaker details the process of creating a Waterfall Goli filter using materials like a bottle, bio media, and air pump, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and suitability for tank sizes. They explain the importance of adjusting water levels to prevent air intake and showcase the successful operation of the filter in a tank setup, recommending suitable fish species based on tank size for optimal aquatic life maintenance.

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  • Working with one's hands is highlighted as a valuable lesson by the speaker's grandfather, emphasizing the significance of skills in earning a living.
  • The Waterfall Goli filter project is detailed, showcasing its cost-effectiveness, adaptability to various tank sizes, and the step-by-step process of construction using specific materials like bottles, bio media, and PVC pipes.

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Recent questions

  • How can I make a Waterfall Goli filter?

    By gluing a PVC pipe to a bottle lid with surgical cotton, adding marbles for weight, and inserting filter sponge and colorful scrubbers for filtration.

  • What materials are needed for a Waterfall Goli filter?

    Materials required include a bottle, bio media, air pump, scrubbing brush, medical cotton, filter floss, glue, PVC pipe, and an air tube.

  • What fish species are suitable for a 1ft x 1ft x 1ft tank?

    Fish species like Betta, guppies, mollies, platies, and gouramis are suitable for smaller tanks, while goldfishes, rainbows, and barbs are recommended for larger tanks.

  • How do I adjust the water level in the Waterfall Goli filter?

    Adjust the water level to prevent air intake, ensuring smooth operation without gurgling noises, and test functionality by pouring water gradually.

  • What plants can be added to a tank with a Waterfall Goli filter?

    Plants like Anubias, Bucephalandra, ferns, and Monte Carlo can be added by tying them to stones or placing them in gaps for aesthetic appeal in the tank setup.

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Summary

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"Building Waterfall Goli Filter: A DIY Guide"

  • The speaker shares a lesson learned from their grandfather about the importance of working with one's hands, emphasizing the value of skills in earning a living.
  • The speaker introduces the project of making a Waterfall Goli filter, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and suitability for various tank sizes.
  • Materials required for the filter include a bottle, bio media, air pump, scrubbing brush, medical cotton, filter floss, glue, PVC pipe, and an air tube.
  • The bottle is prepared by gluing the pipe to the lid using surgical cotton, with holes made at the bottom for water filtration.
  • Marbles are added to the bottle for aesthetic appeal and to provide weight to prevent floating in water.
  • Filter sponge is inserted for mechanical filtration, followed by colorful scrubbers acting as bio media.
  • The filter is completed by fitting the PVC pipe with holes into the bottle and connecting the air tube to the air pump.
  • Pebbles are added to the tank for decoration, and water is poured in gradually to test the filter's functionality.
  • The speaker adjusts the water level to prevent air intake, ensuring the filter operates smoothly without gurgling noises.
  • The demonstration concludes with the successful operation of the Waterfall Goli filter, showcasing its functionality in a tank setup.

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Enhancing Water Flow and Tank Maintenance

  • To improve the water flow in the waterfall setup, adjustments were made by adding more water and extending the pipe length, ensuring the filter is completely submerged and filled to the top for optimal performance, resulting in a smoother water flow and improved aeration. Plants like Anubias, Bucephalandra, ferns, and Monte Carlo can be added by tying them to stones, with the option to place them in gaps for aesthetic appeal.
  • In maintaining a 1ft x 1ft x 1ft tank with plant growth, a waterfall goli filter is recommended for filtration. When considering fish species for the tank, options like Betta, guppies, mollies, platies, and gouramis are suitable for smaller tanks, while larger tanks can accommodate goldfishes, rainbows, and barbs, with the importance of matching tank size to fish species emphasized.
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