Did This DIY Aquarium Filter Actually Work?

Discover the surprising results of my DIY undergravel aquarium filter experiment!
📺For the original build video, head here:    • A Hybrid Plenum/Sponge Filter Made From Ch...  

In this video, I put my homemade Toolstation filter to the test after a full year of use. Made from inexpensive 21.5mm plastic pipe and fittings, this unique hybrid undergravel and sponge filter with plenum-style intake has been supporting a thriving nano tank with a variety of aquatic life.

Join me as I break down the tank and assess the filter's performance in maintaining water quality, growing plants, and keeping fish and shrimp healthy. You'll also get a glimpse of the beautiful Lilaeopsis Novae-zelandiae carpet and Cryptocoryne Wendtii mi Oya I've been growing in this setup.

I'll explain how this undergravel filter approach promotes nitrification at the root level, benefiting plant growth and contributing to a healthy aquarium ecosystem. Learn from my experience and get valuable insights on how to optimize your own DIY undergravel filter design, including tips on preventing clogging and improving water flow. Plus, stay tuned for a sneak peek at my upcoming experiments exploring undergravel filtration in planted aquariums!

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The plants in the aquascape were:
🌿Lilaeopsis Novea-Zealandi - https://ebay.us/vSchPg
🌿Susswassertang - https://ebay.us/F85kgr
🌿Cryptocoryne Wendtii mi Oya - https://ebay.us/VaCWOV

🛒The aquarium is a 30l Dennerle Nano Cube: https://ebay.us/UGiV4b

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