Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What has been your long term experience with undergravel filters? Weigh in on the conversation down below. aquariumcoop.com/collections/aquarium-filtration/products/easy-undergravel-filter-system
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00:00 - Introduction: The "relic" of aquarium filtration
00:41 - Cory's history with undergravel filters
01:07 - Why have undergravel filters been villainized?
01:31 - Using undergravel filters as supplemental filtration
02:42 - Why not do just part of an aquarium?
03:50 - Addressing the "clogging" myth and maintenance
04:23 - Compatibility: Gravel vs. Sand vs. Soil
05:00 - Benefits: Water polishing and buffering capacity
06:01 - Faster cycle times with more surface area
07:50 - Using "cleaner crews" like Scuds and Blackworms
08:45 - Why the internet says "No" (and why context matters)
09:30 - Power outages and battery-operated air pumps
10:52 - Perks: Fry-proof and shrimp-proof filtration
11:29 - The cost and lack of innovation in old designs
12:12 - The evolution of sponge filters vs. undergravel filters
13:02 - Introducing the new modular undergravel filter system
14:04 - Vertical vs. Horizontal modularity
15:00 - Freedom of placement: Sliding the uplift tubes
16:28 - Custom shapes and multi-tank use from one kit
17:52 - Kit breakdown: How many plates for different tank sizes
19:34 - Optimization: Hidden cutouts and interlocking parts
20:51 - The Easy Flow uplift system and noise reduction
22:07 - Adjustable height for different aquariums
23:03 - Final thoughts: Innovation vs. Garage sale finds
25:11 - Simplicity and reliability for long-term keeping