HOW TO: DIY Aquarium Overflow PVC TUTORIAL

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Video shows a step by step process on the PVC pieces need to construct a DIY overflow. Also shown is how to put it together, and how to get it running!!
Be sure to also watch the sequel to this video to find out how it works, expected cost and gallons per hour these can handle depending on pipe size, as well as why you would use one.
How it all works ► goo.gl/L1Fg7M
The modified and upgraded version ► goo.gl/ZGRtXj
Have an issue? cant get it to work? HERE IS THE FIX: I have been answering questions on this project for years now.. and no longer will. Its the same answer again and again... the #1 answer that solves 99% of all issues is this: PAY ATTENTION TO THE VIDEO. 99% simply do not follow the instructions or build it the same way, yet expect it to still work. The other 1% have an air leak somewhere. Find it. Seal it. Sorry, but i simply do not have the time to keep answering the same questions, when they all result with this same solution. IF YOU MUST get help, POST A PHOTO to my fan page so i can at least SEE what the problem is. I will not be able to help otherwise. / uarujoey
Original video ► goo.gl/4EU9ZX
How it all works ► goo.gl/L1Fg7M
The modified and upgraded version ► goo.gl/ZGRtXj

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@thekingofdiy 10 лет назад

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@thekingofdiy 8 лет назад

Have an issue? cant get it to work? HERE IS THE FIX: I have been answering questions on this project for years now.. and no longer will. Its the same answer again and again... the #1 answer that solves 99% of all issues is this: PAY ATTENTION TO THE VIDEO. 99% simply do not follow the instructions or build it the same way, yet expect it to still work. The other 1% have an air leak somewhere. Find it. Seal it. Sorry, but i simply do not have the time to keep answering the same questions, when they all result with this same solution. IF YOU MUST get help, POST A PHOTO to my fan page so i can at least SEE what the problem is. I will not be able to help otherwise. facebook.com/UaruJoey Original video ► goo.gl/4EU9ZX How it all works ► goo.gl/L1Fg7M The modified and upgraded version ► goo.gl/ZGRtXj

@jaderule6459 8 лет назад

Fair enough,that would get so annoying answering same thing all the time lol

@joshforeman65 6 лет назад

Where do you run the check valve air line?

@aliens1990990 6 лет назад

its on the video ....

@ardinata6273 5 лет назад

Thanks your vidio to help me aplikations bioflok sistem

@farhanptmp 5 лет назад

The king of DIY

@WHY70122 10 лет назад

20 mins of watching this= endless hours of searching for overflow design online. Thanks a bunchhhhhh

@twinpyramidshoney543 Год назад

9 years later and this is still worth a million a minute

@pauldemke4306 3 месяца назад

You know what I found out if you put it together correctly😂 It actually works perfect 🤣🤣🤣

@thekingofdiy 8 лет назад

The modified and upgraded version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZytENJZtJw.html

@jonesynahmeen9088 8 лет назад

For 1" how long do I have to blow in the check valve? It's just making noise.

@richardwestall1746 6 лет назад

The king of DIY w07909904397

@aussieaeromodeler 8 лет назад

Hi I just finished building your upgraded version with the wier , have to say this is probably one of the best tutorials I've used on youtube , many thanks for an excellent idea, this is going to make water changes so much easier and a hell of a lot faster , I've made it removeable so that just the wier remains in the tank , I intend painting the wier green and then planting a few stands of tall aquatic plants to hide it , and it also fits beautifully in my wife's goldfish pond / waterfeature , once again thanks for sharing the knowledge

@Orticai 10 лет назад

I have this setup on my 75g with 20g refugium. I watched this video about a yr ago and built an overflow in about 10 min has worked great ever since, one addition I did add a ball valve for fine adjustment and shutoff. Awesome video, thanks Uaru

@direNP 11 лет назад

I subscribed just to say thanks and 'cause several of your videos have been so helpful. My $130 canister filter from a manufacturer failed, and I was loathed to get another for my 60-gal tank. Thanks to this video and several others related ones, I was able to build a full functioning system for less than $20 (I already had a pond pump) and it works beautifully-- and much better than the manufactured one. I can't thank you enough for making my aquarium beautiful again within my lowly budget.

@emeryz10 9 месяцев назад

Still need this video and it’s 2023! Joey thank you for your dedication to the fish keeping community. We love you. ❤

@itsme6582 5 лет назад

Man have you come a long way with your videos. Nice job sticking with it.

@Reefphreak 12 лет назад

This is a gigantic help for me as I am about to start my first saltwater tank. I am living in an apartment so I am terrified of the posibility of flooding by using a sump. So bad, in fact, that I was going to get all cluttered by using a canister and all the extra stuff. This is perfect for me! I appreciate it!

@wozas1 10 лет назад

Just built the overflow system and the wet dry works awesome great video bro

@espercasper 11 лет назад

This is my 1st DIY mini aquarium overflow project and to my surprise, i manage to assemble it in less than 30minute. It works like wonder for my fish tank and not to mention that it cost way cheaper then buying a ready-made overflow system. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderfull step by step guide, very practical!

@TheTioTommy 10 лет назад

Love the videos . very helpful for my projects. When I run into something. First thing I do is go on your channel . thanks !

@user-eb6hk6se6s 3 года назад

Someone knows how long the tubes on the left are, please tell me 🙏🏻

@jaderule6459 8 лет назад

Fantastic!thanks so much,I need one of these for my tanks so I'm off to hardware store and getting the stuff I need to make several.the overflow set ups I have seen for sale on line are so expensive(unless I have been looking in wrong places) so this will save me heaps.love your vids,cheers

@Falcata 11 лет назад

Hey Joey, I made a similar aquarium overflow but the desire was to create an overflow from my 20 gallon fry tank into my 10 gallon fry tank and basically treat the two aquariums as one with only one filter. Made some adjustments to your design in this video and the setup came out great. I added an HOB filter in between the two tanks with the aquarium overflow transferring water the opposite way.

@Cavush 11 лет назад

Hey Joey, just wanted to thank you for this awesome video. I followed your instructions and built one myself. Initially it didn't work properly, only pumping water for a few seconds and then stopping. I then found out that I had an air leak (I'm using PVC pipes which are screwed together rather than being glued together). So i used some teflon tape on all my joints, and now it works like a charm !

@RoysRestorations 8 лет назад

Joey, thank you very much for so many helpful videos. I prefer to do things myself and you have saved me a lot of time and money. I was going to drill my tank but this is a much better route in many ways. If I decide to move up to a larger tank someone will be more likely to buy a tank with no holes.

@colinrob6662 11 лет назад

this is the best diy overflow video on youtube in my opinion, has helped me a lot with ideas for my 10 gallon sump on my 25 gallon nano reef, thank you!!

@jaysonmetsfan 12 лет назад

tested mine yesterday and it works very well! Gonna clue and paint my overflow today. Total cost for me was around 10 bucks. I went with .75 pvc for my 28 gallon. thanks Joey!

@thomasashe2681 8 месяцев назад

You use 3/4 inch pvc pipe for 28 gallon tank? What is your flow rate in gallons per hour? Is it enough flow?

@Fairbankssteven 11 лет назад

this is the only video that has ever been able to explain this concept to me. congratulations

@RogerC12 11 лет назад

I did this for my tank and its been working fantastically for 6 months now! Thanks

@figueroacastillo 11 лет назад

Justo lo que necesitaba! Excelente video

@MrTeki1975 11 лет назад

Thanks for putting in the time to do this much appreciated. Was wondering if I had a power head filter with air bubble tubing running straight to where the check valve is would this be better for power outages?

@toddnguyen4934 7 лет назад

awesome video buddy, very detailed explanation to what you are doing. Not a lot of people will give this much detail. I love your videos man, keep up the good work.

@charlesromeopastrana6902 6 лет назад

Thank you for the best info Master.!

@MasonsTanks 11 лет назад

great vid! i made two 1/2" overflows for my 10 gallon saltwater tank, they work really well

@user-eb6hk6se6s 3 года назад

Someone knows how long the tubes on the left are, please tell me 🙏🏻

@aniketpatil1452 3 года назад

@@user-eb6hk6se6s it's on the size of the tank

@adamgardner4592 3 года назад

@@aniketpatil1452 what is an Overflow for I’m new to this

@Shermanre1 3 года назад

Me too. Works great!

@99FREDO99 11 лет назад

Very clear and well explained thanks!!

@eddya9147 5 лет назад

You my man have the best video on RU-vid regarding a DIY overflow tutorial thanks buddy cheers!

@user-eb6hk6se6s 3 года назад

Someone knows how long the tubes on the left are, please tell me 🙏🏻

@whirlybirdrc 11 лет назад

Oh and Joey i like that you explain everything very well it's always very very clear ^^ and you always let us see how things are working this is my favorite channel so far :D

@newj81 11 лет назад

Finally made mine out of 1" PVC I have an overflow box but I have always wanted to do this plus I needed a little more flow my pump was pumping more water then it was getting second overflow worked perfect thanks for the video for those of you having problems the inside outside pipe does not have to be exactly the same also when priming the out take has to be in the water to your sump I read someone earlier saying it didn't work Great video!

@rubyamm 4 года назад

This actually gave me a great idea on how to drain the water from my tank during water changes! Thanks so much!

@whirlybirdrc 11 лет назад

yeah i saw it yesterday good video's please make more ^^ i look at your channel every day to see if you have more video's :D greetings from holland

@robnutt4655 9 лет назад

Tried it and works well. A little bit of noise but muffled the breather stand pipe and couldn't be happier. Thankyou!

@hanchonglow 11 лет назад

Your videos are top quality and I have manage to build the auto water changing trip system as well as the overflow device and they work like wonder, thanks a lot and keep up the good work. Ps. I don't understand your video has dislike, haters gonna hate. Don't let that affect you in any way!

@newj81 11 лет назад

Great video just made mine for fun!

@Framefunk 10 лет назад

Didn't catch this in the vid, but do you put a mesh on the opening of the overflow? What's to stop the smaller fish from getting in if they jump?

@neehaglee7249 10 лет назад

You truly are the KING !! :D

@jlathem56 8 лет назад

thanks for the links in the description Joey.

@prabhacar 4 года назад

great demo! Thank you :)

@marvincervantes5448 7 лет назад

Hey man, I got it working very well. Thanks to you.

@spang5324 7 лет назад

it works perfecty! ,thanks for the vid!!! greets from Holland

@mariaeady 10 лет назад

Great idea!

@Ralisk86 9 лет назад

Just made my overflow with 1-1/4in" PvC sch40. I'm going to try and build a sump out of a 20g aquarium over the next few weeks. Never done anything like this before. Just tested the overflow in my 75g.... wholly moly does that thing pump out some water when it equalizes. I had some Tupperware bowls and didn't have enough bowls to handle all the water flow, haha, my carpet is soaked. Can't wait to get my mag 9.5 next weekend to test the flow rates. Thanks for the DIY's Joey, having fun!

@superfunny1972 12 лет назад

Thank you!!! subscribed

@92HondaEX 10 лет назад

Just curious, how do you calculate what diameter pipes will produce what rate of flow? I'm considering implementing two of these at each end of a 125 gal tank, and wanting to setup a refugium/filter sump(or DIY canister filter) along with 2 aquaclear 70. Right now, I have a cheap petco 250GPH powerhead, but planning on upgrading to a mag drive 7 later on.

@SmithRC 10 лет назад

brace yourself.... I've just done this in Excel. If you are looking for US gallons and diameter in inches the following will give a good idea... Copy this into cell B1 =475*(PI()*((A1/2)^2))+0.4 put the diameter of your pipe in Cell A1 and B2 will then tell you your GPH.

@sbazain 12 лет назад

couldn't be more clear thanks for the help and the class make sure you do more videos your very clear in explaining it. I just learned how to do an overflow thank's a lot

@nigelcheung6196 11 лет назад

Thank you Joey. By reading all your posts and watching all your videos. I manage to make the overflow works! Its amazing. It costs me $70 in total since Thank you Joey. By reading all your posts and watching all your videos. I manage to make the overflow works! Its amazing. It costs me $70 in total since i did 1.5inches one. But hell is much better than overflow box...i did 1.5inches one. But hell is much better than overflow box...

@Rizzle280 11 лет назад

hey joey, i made your overflow and it works great for my 29 gallon tank and 10 gallon sump. my only complaint is the constant, loud, draining noise. is there any way to silence it?

@ChrisTopher-ls3ji 10 лет назад

I love your do it yourself projects. I am building this design to put in my 125 tank but find myself hesitating to pulling the trigger on install. My question is what happens if glue up fails on the joint in the bottom of the tank?

@user-eb6hk6se6s 3 года назад

Someone knows how long the tubes on the left are, please tell me 🙏🏻

@BIGCIOFFARI 11 лет назад

THANKYOU FOR THIS VIDEO AND ALL OTHERS

@matthewcurtis3778 10 лет назад

Idk where u get ur ideas but man they are awesome just did the overflow but made it a dual overflow. Next project is the algae scruber. Man appreciate the vids keep em comin.

@LaLin0501 13 лет назад

Good Job, Thank for the nice video

@IvanovichIvanov 10 лет назад

It is OK but I am afraid that it could be a risk of overflow. It may happen if the overflow pipe will be sucking air bubbles and they build up inside the top elbows over the tank's frame. The overflow pipe will become clogged by built air and the pump will overflow tank. I would add a cut-off switch.

@FlintSparkedStudios 11 лет назад

Hmm, I assumed so. Thank you for the response. I'm thinking about hybridizing this method for a wetland vivarium.

@MiamiPescador 13 лет назад

Got it man, thanks for all the help and making this video to help everyone out. I love your tutorials, your definitely the best at explaining each thing step by step! Only downside i can see so far is the noise level. I decided to do a wet/dry and have a basket i found that fits perfectly over the 10 gallon. The basket will only have water in it i think the last 1-2 inches or so so it should work good with bioballs correct? So the water will run over the bioballs, what should i use for mech?

@fourknotsnowhere 2 года назад

joey, I'm building another one tonight. figured id stop by and say thanks again for the inspirations over the years

@koonitdo 11 лет назад

Hi Joey, I made a 2" version of the overflow for my 4'x2'x2' tank. I experienced the overflow stopping (sometimes it's good for a few days, sometimes a week but it always fail at a point.) and I had to restart it for it to work. What could be the reason behind? Great video btw. I built a 3/4" version and it work perfect.

@skylerknapp4 11 лет назад

This video is great thanks! I'm getting ready to do this for my 90 gal. But I have a questions. Since this will just skim the top what do you recomend for getting the poop and other stuff thats in the middle or bottom of the tank?

@arnovanhoek 10 лет назад

Is it normal to not have a constant overflow ? I have 32mm pipe (internal 26mm ) whit a 1200lh netto it doesn't lose siphon but every now and then water level rise en and then I flushes all away. This also make a lot of noise any top to make I silent ? Maybe stockman pipe ontop of it ?

@rodgerpettibone4031 11 лет назад

I just finished making the same pvc overflow from this video. At first it wouldnt maintain flow.. but i discovered that my drain outlet was attached to a 1 in line leading to my sump.. Once i changed this to match the 1/2 inch pvc that i used to make this overflow, it workded just fine, Make sure that the drain line is the same size as the rest of the overflow and that its also submerged into the sump/ wet dry tank atleast 2 inches. This video is the best one out there... so dont blame him

@elfpballer6 11 лет назад

Hi, I was wondering how you glued it together and how you installed the air vavle?? thanks!

@josearnobio1 12 лет назад

Muito bom!!!

@MiamiPescador 13 лет назад

Amazing video as alway mate! I was thinking about doing a DIY wet/dry or sump for my 46 gallon bowfront mainly because i have quite a bit of stock and how easy and cheap it is to replace mechanical media. What size sump would you suggest building? I was thinking of getting a 10G tank from PetSmart their usually like $10 and the siliconing some plexi glass to make the different compartments for it. Any ideas?

@StonerReeferGuyRTV420 3 года назад

Looks good man thank you for this video

@KALZONE850 12 лет назад

Thanks for the vid

@jpressure0908 11 лет назад

Dude, I just wanted to say you are the SHIZNIT!!!! I think many will agree when I say it. You saved me more money than I would have saved by switching to Geico. Oh the wife said thanks, because of your videos we went from a free fish my daughter won at a fair to a 5gal, 10gal, 55gal, which I'm making my wet dry sump and my ultimate 6 foot long 150gal tank sitting on my custom homemade stand. LOL. I appreciate it, keep it up

@CRy3Gen 2 года назад

I set up a 2.5ft Double Decker tank and I have this Setup so I have just one Heater and One External Filter. I used 21.5mm pipe and it's more than edequate for a 1000 lph Filter and much more. I lined it all up got all the sizes right tested it then Solvent glued it. Waited a day or 2 for the solvent to air off the bits I could not wipe off from the inside. I was a bit cautious of it failing and emtpying the bottom tank. I Expoxied the one way Valve to the top pipe directly and cable tied it on to , but once primed i think it can be dissconnected and have goriila tape over the hole. This is an Amazing Video Well Done.

@kelvgan 12 лет назад

VERY INTUITIVE diy! nice

@Bonzy25 10 лет назад

Hi you joey love ur videos bro... Question... I'm assuming you can use this over flow with and type of filtration cut I want to do a moving bed filter?

@dhfkgir2345 10 лет назад

Great info

@SassyMilkman 12 лет назад

The answer to tampered glass tanks. Thanks again Joey!

@MRenn0617 12 лет назад

I made one this afternoon, total cost $11.32! It works great, even though the "U" in the aquarium is only 8" beneath the rim (in my 18" 55 gallon). Plus, the PVC will fit my pump, so I can use the extra (I have over 5' of PVC left) for the input of the sump and the return to the tank. Thanks for the design!!

@sergioricota 12 лет назад

@uarujoey Okay, but you make the hole in the tube that goes from the T, is to insert a little hose purge? or not and simply need to add is the hole? ... thanks again.

@user-bz6wf2mi5j 11 лет назад

すげぇ・・・・！めちゃくちゃかっこいい！！

@nathanstott8395 9 лет назад

really want to try this joey been following you on youtube for a while now really enjoy your project what is the smallest tank size you could have an overflow on please reply thankyou

@shawnramcharan8914 11 лет назад

DUDE Thanks alot i searched the inter net and found nothing as awsome as this thanks alot great job .................

@TheSphistak 12 лет назад

Thank you thank you thank you is all I can say!

@californiaearthquakes8431 5 лет назад

Thanks. How far down does the tube & check valve go? How do you put those pieces together?

@baseballman1321 13 лет назад

this is a great Video. im doing my research on pvc over flow because i want to put one on my 120g. i was wondering what do you think is a good pump? i was thinking the quiet one pumps but idk.

@paullee-mk7qh 11 лет назад

Thank you very much I'm trying to set up a marine fowler tans and didnt understand the basic principal s ov how it all worked thanks a lot

@johntaylor-ru9yo 7 лет назад

my question is ..if the spot in the line where the t section of pvc is not at the lowest point possible will the suction not be as strong..i have mine almlst halfway up the breather tube and starting to think thats whats causing my low rate of suction..any help will be appreciated before i waste time re building another..

@joshuam1341 10 лет назад

long time fan here i have a question what is the gph for this exact setup

@volitans2007 12 лет назад

And what size pump is recommended for a 20long tank? Thanks! Love your videos :)

@OscarSegundo 12 лет назад

never mind i just saw your other vid!!! thanks

@Derf19761 12 лет назад

hey joey, ur overflow design works beautifully. I build 2 out of 3/4 inch- I hooked both together that drain to my crab tank. Only one prob- I tryed to make my first one out of 1/2 inch. But gravity fed 1/2 inch won't carry 60 gph much less 92gph.

@TLaKen 6 лет назад

Hi! I followed your guide and build my own a system. It worked very well. However, it only do the surface skimming. Do you have any idea to improve it so that it can do the bottom suction also? Many thanks!

@neehaglee7249 10 лет назад

Great Great video. Totally amazing !!! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video. :-)

@jojoel17994 8 лет назад

hello! love your DIY videos. Was wondering what happens if you vary the length of the pipes, ie make it wayyy shorter & hence look nicer in the tank haha

@jesuslopez-en3lt 8 лет назад

what size this video is 1/2 cpvc have 55 gal acrilic 20 gal sump plzz tell me size cpvc use

@naimbeats 6 лет назад

Great guy awesome dude. Thank you

@mendelkahan1 9 лет назад

Thanks this was a great help although I don't know if I will keep the overflow a it make a noisy. As for the the tube where you need to suck out the air to prime the overflow. I but the thin pipe though the entire overflow this way I didn't have to drill a whole in the pvc

@icebluemode994 3 года назад

Great..i have been looking for this kind of vid for so long ..finally .. Very good explanations..

@MrTimjwilson 11 лет назад

Hi; This is very helpful...thank you. However, if I'm not missing something there is no mention of how to install the tube and check valve. Do you drill a hole and thread something in or do you use glue?

@TURBOJEFFREY 10 лет назад

Hi Joey Im building this overflow atm. But i have a question about the 2 lower 'U-turns'. Should that U-turn outside the tank be at the same height as the one inside the tank or can it be lower than the bottom of the tank?

@22_floW 11 лет назад

Nice video, Joey. Sumps / overflows make a little more sense now. I'm thinking about using one of these kinds of pumps when I get back into using my currently-empty 125 gallon... But, I'm curious: these can be used for marines setups, too, right? Not just fresh?

@bfbaquaculture 9 лет назад

Great as usual and explaining on how you do your work. Just one important thing missing regarding this DIY video is how you install the air hose/non return valve? as in water tight/air tight, or it will fail which is a nightmare, hope you can explain that part. Thanks!

@scottgordin9709 Год назад

I used this video to make the same set up but with 3/4" PVC going into 1" PVC for the intake and then 3/4" for the return on a 55 gallon project I did about 8 yrs ago, had the system running for about three years with no problems. What I did learn from it was to not glue the pipes that are in the water, and I also used a 1" ball valve towards the end of the intake to regulate the flow, also don't go cheap on the return pump. I went cheap and used a pump that wasn't d/c current and it hummed something fierce, also I used PVC all the way to the pump and didn't use a short section of rubber hose so that did contribute to the constant hum coming from the sump, other than those few things I'd have to say it was a great affordable way to make up your own sump system, if I remember it cost me about $100 total for all the parts to make up everything including the 10 gallon tank, a few pieces of Plexiglas that I used as baffles form the 10 gal/sump, all the PVC piping and fittings and the cheap pump. I been contemplating making up another sump system for my 125 gal I currently have running with two FX6's, but this time I won't go cheap on the return pump and will be using a 55 gal as the sump itself.

@snoap 7 лет назад

the quality on your videos has really gone up!

@user-eb6hk6se6s 3 года назад

Someone knows how long the tubes on the left are, please tell me 🙏🏻

@chshwong 10 лет назад

hi there, thanks for the video. I made 2 of these following ur instructions 8 months ago. Except with 0.75 inch. My issue was that about a month or two later, I had to manually suck on the valve every few days, because I would Often come back home to find out the suction has been much reduced until I suck through the valve again. Recently, in the last 3 months, I have to suck through it at least once every few hours. So I have it connected to a small pump that would pull from the valves every few hours using a timer. Do you know what I did wrong?