How to: Build DIY Aquarium Top Filter (Overhead Sump Filter)

Building an Aquarium Top Filter which is also known as overhead sump filter is very easy as long as you have the right material and knowledge. This video is a step by step and detailed tutorial on building a DIY aquarium top filter.

After buying a channel drain with grate and other materials as listed below. I put together all the parts to see how the overhead sump filter for my fish tank would look like. I drilled a hole (16mm) for the inlet hose and an other hole (40mm) for the outlet. I also build a tray out of left over plastic dividers from my other project (DIY Aquarium Overhead Filter) which is also uploaded on this channel.

I have used Selleys glass silicone which is aqarium safe to glue both end caps to the channel drain (sump). I also sealed the adapters with silicone eventhough it wasn't necessary.

I connected all the plastic pieces for the tray together and glued them to the sump which would support all the mechanical filtration and keep it above the water level of the sump. Both mechanical and biological filtration constitutes top filter aquarium setup.

Curing took 48 hours and sump filter was tested for leaks. After discovering no leaks, i moved all the biological media from my old overhead sump filter to the new aquarium top filter. I used coarse foam (filter sock), medium foam and fine foam for the mechanical filtration. After connecting the filter with the power head, it was exciting to see water dripping down the tray and creating disturbance on the surface level of the sump. Which would help in oxygenation of the tank and also help bacteria colonies to grow.

You can also setup your top aquarium filter exactly the same i have built mine if you could source below materials or something similar to it.

Material:
1. Channel drain (grate optional)
2. End caps and attachment
3. Aquarium Safe Silicone
4. PVC pipe and 90 degree elbow
5. Male and Female adapters with a gasket

Equipment:
1. Electric Drill with paddle bit/drill bit or Soldering Iron

Check out this detail article on building a fish tank top filter for more details https://www.fishaholic.net/2019/06/setup-filter-media-in-aquarium-top.html

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