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Droeks on Fishkeeping
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Добавлен 7 июн 2022
I am Droeks Malan. I live in Stellenbosch, South Africa and have been an avid aquarist since childhood. I have even managed the fish section of a pet shop in my younger days. I have kept everything from your normal community fish to big South American cichlids, goldfish, Discus and even some marine fish. These days I am mostly into low-tech planted community aquariums.
I have started this channel to share my experience from almost four decades in the hobby, learn from others, as well as review some products and aquarium stores available to the South African hobbyist.
I have started this channel to share my experience from almost four decades in the hobby, learn from others, as well as review some products and aquarium stores available to the South African hobbyist.
CELESTIAL PEARL DANIOS - My Favourite Nano Fish!
Celestial Pearl Danios or Galaxy Rasboras are a tiny little fish with great colour and personality. Here is how to keep them..
#fishkeeping #aquariumhobby #nanofish
#fishkeeping #aquariumhobby #nanofish
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Local Fish Store Tour - Animal Kingdom
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A subscriber to this channel, Fisherman's Friend sent me some footage of his local store, Animal Kingdom in Tshwane/Pretoria in Gauteng, South Africa. Thank you and enjoy! #aquariumhobby #fishkeeping #storetour
NOISY Air Pumps - How to SILENCE them.
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Noisy air pumps remain a common complaint. Here are a few ideas to dampen the noise as well as a list of the quietest air pumps ar the end. #aquariumhobby #fishkeeping #airpump #noisereduction South African viewers use this link for a once-off 10% discount until September 2024: jungleaquatics.com/discount/DROEKS
TANK DREAMS - Deon du Toit's 3 JUWEL AQUARIUMS
Просмотров 245День назад
Subscriber Deon du Toit has sent us clips of his Juwel aquariums. He has given a Flowerhorn a good home and has big plans for the remaining tanks.. #aquariumhobby #fishkeeping #tanksetup South African viewers use this link for a once-off 10% discount until September 2024: jungleaquatics.com/discount/DROEKS
HUGE Fish Store Tour - AQUA EMPIRE
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I paid a visit to Aqua Empire at 2 Ysterhout Drive in Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. Massive variety of fish AND plenty of stunning display tanks. Pay them a visit! #aquariumhobby #fishstore #storetour #fishkeeping
Local Fish Room Tour - Fanie's NEW Fish Room
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Local Fish Room Tour - Fanie's NEW Fish Room
BEST CENTERPIECE FISH for Smaller Aquariums
Просмотров 39321 день назад
BEST CENTERPIECE FISH for Smaller Aquariums
Gijsbert's Fish Room Tour - Start of a NEW SERIES?
Просмотров 97228 дней назад
Gijsbert's Fish Room Tour - Start of a NEW SERIES?
What happens in your aquarium AFTER DARK? - set to Mozart.
Просмотров 278Месяц назад
What happens in your aquarium AFTER DARK? - set to Mozart.
The BEST SCHOOLING FISH for your AQUARIUM.
Просмотров 844Месяц назад
The BEST SCHOOLING FISH for your AQUARIUM.
AQUAVITRO ENVY - Lets try this PLANT FERTILIZER for 2 months and see what happens.
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AQUAVITRO ENVY - Lets try this PLANT FERTILIZER for 2 months and see what happens.
TANK SIZE - When is the Aquarium TOO SMALL for your Fish?
Просмотров 874Месяц назад
TANK SIZE - When is the Aquarium TOO SMALL for your Fish?
Aquatic Fern Disease - We try ADA PHYTON GIT PLUS
Просмотров 239Месяц назад
Aquatic Fern Disease - We try ADA PHYTON GIT PLUS
Was my neighbour's DIRTED TANK a SUCCESS? - 6 Month Update
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Was my neighbour's DIRTED TANK a SUCCESS? - 6 Month Update
Local Fish Store Tour - Monkey Fountain Nursery and Pet Shop
Просмотров 3912 месяца назад
Local Fish Store Tour - Monkey Fountain Nursery and Pet Shop
The QUIETEST Aquarium SPONGE FILTER around!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 месяца назад
The QUIETEST Aquarium SPONGE FILTER around!
BEST FISH for the PLANTED AQUARIUM.. and some to AVOID.
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BEST FISH for the PLANTED AQUARIUM.. and some to AVOID.
ARRANGED (Fishy) MARRIAGES - Do they WORK?
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ARRANGED (Fishy) MARRIAGES - Do they WORK?
BEST LOW MAINTENANCE AQUARIUM EVER! - Step-by-Step Guide
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BEST LOW MAINTENANCE AQUARIUM EVER! - Step-by-Step Guide
We found a HIDDEN GEM! - Benoni Aquarium and Pets
Просмотров 7512 месяца назад
We found a HIDDEN GEM! - Benoni Aquarium and Pets
What to do with an old fish tank? Make a TERRARIUM!
Просмотров 7812 месяца назад
What to do with an old fish tank? Make a TERRARIUM!
Local Fish Store Tour - Lifestyle Pet Hyper
Просмотров 4392 месяца назад
Local Fish Store Tour - Lifestyle Pet Hyper
Finding the BEST Aquarium Store for YOU!
Просмотров 5293 месяца назад
Finding the BEST Aquarium Store for YOU!
Don't REGRET your FIRST Aquarium - Getting it RIGHT the FIRST TIME!
Просмотров 2003 месяца назад
Don't REGRET your FIRST Aquarium - Getting it RIGHT the FIRST TIME!
They are fascinating to watch. They look like they're constantly looking for something, but they're not sure what 😂
Yeah, that's right.. like me in the top storey of the house wondering what the heck I came there for.
don't get recent hype over cpd, every time i see them in stores they are always hiding in a distant corner or in plants, i think they need pull fish to make them come out more, also not a fan of very fast swimming fish out of same size fish i like - kubotai rasbora
I have 6 CPDs with 3 Endlers & some Corys. No problems so far so good. I got the CPDs at a chain fish store & still no issues. I got lucky I think. The CPDs, Endlers & Corys all have different swimming & behaviors so it makes for a fun tank to watch. Enjoyed the video!
I love these fish! Would like to breed them. I have 8 of them, but haven't seen any spawning behaviour. My water is a little under 7 on ph. Is that the problem?
I don't think it is your water. They need java moss or spawning mops, you need to remove the eggs daily. RUclips it, there is a great video by someone who uses one of those air driven breeder boxes.
Great video🤟 You should maybe do a store tour of aqua concepts in Milnerton in the Cape Town area, its a small shop and they specialize in marine
Thanks for the tip, I will look into it.
Amazing video Mr Droeks. We learnt a lot from this video! From your two biggest fans!
Thanks for the footage.
Used to love red eyed tetras till I started trying to do live plants !! Not to mention they tend to get a bit nippy with long finned fish .Always loved the Curviceps but i haven't seen any in our local pet stores in years, unfortunately .My first cichlids were the regular Blue Acaras and they were a really good beginner Cichlid for my experience level at that point in the hobby and they even spawned many times .I ended up having more than I could deal with and ended up using them for trade value at my local fish store and gave others to friends who were interested in the hobby .
Good to know the Red Eyes chow plants. Had them very long ago when I was still a kid but wasn't much into plants then so wasn't sure whether they are plant safe.
Perfect....
I would love to send you some footage of Ornamental Aquatics down here in Hillcrest. I guarantee we have one of the largest selections of tropical and cold water fish in South Africa.
@@ianferguson4728 that would be great! Drop me an email on droeks@gmail.com and lets chat.
Corydora Habrosus is my personal favorite, followed closely by Juliis
don't think that flowerhorn is a "she". Female flowerhorns dont tend to develop a large kok.
@@GavinWoodthebarbarian you are right.
Receiving 5 tonight and 2 albino.
One of my favourite fish
That's a beautiful pleco
I've been using a Tetra Whisper air pump, sitting on a car-washing sponge, for almost two years, and right now it's powering five airlines--four sponge filters and a box filter. It's in the aquarium cabinet and very quiet. The first valve on any gang valve I have is for a bleed-off valve. This greatly reduces back pressure, which greatly shortens air pump life. When I had my fish tanks in my bedroom, I would put a four-inch piece of airline tubing on the outlet, and then insert a pipe cleaner in the tube. It makes a great muffler! We recently had a power outage, so I just purchased the Aquarium Co:op's battery back-up air pump but haven't tried it out yet. Thanks for another informative video. Take care.
Thanks for the tips!
Naand maater weer eens lekker video ek het die sabo 4 outputs gebryk sy binegoed word britil gebryk die regent 2 outputs sy druk is sterker en baie stiler as die sabo sen wil ook net sê elke keer as ek daai mooi tenk sien van jou met die plante weens ek my wil ook so lyk is maar net 2 mande in die plante in sal maar net gedildig wees vir my Amazon sorts en jawa firns om hulle ding te doen groete
Air pump sorted, thank you! Now do a video on how to silence a mother in law!
Hi
@ John Henry fish farm
Are they kissing 😂
Please do an update on this tank next time you go!
Hi Droeks. I took a video when I was at Pet Kingdom PTA. Maybe you can use some of the footage?
Would appreciate that. Drop me an email or WA.
@@droeksonfishkeeping how do I get your information without doxing the both of us?
droeks@gmail.com@@fishermansfriend5145
Tidal filters are garbage. Aquaclear runs circles around Tidal.
Maybe I should now go buy a lottery ticket! Thanks for the mention. I'll have to add my tanks someday, but I'm not ready yet. Take care.
How do you cope with the electric blackouts in south Africa in regards to aquariums.
We have not had them in a while. Can't talk for a big shop like this but most of us use acdc airpumps with back-up batteries driving sponge filters or inverter trolleys with lithium batteries (drives my filtration and lights when power is off). That way at least you always have some circulation and filtration going. The lucky ones have their homes on solar with backup batteries.
Buy it buy it right now
You gotta get yourself a real filter. Sponge filters are garbage.
is it ok to mix the different meathods, like dirt underneath a 1/2 gravel 1/2 aqua soil substrait
I would not do both dirt and aquasoil in a tank. Too many nutrients, will likely cause algae bloom. You can use aquasoil in patches with sand or gravel in other areas on the bottom but for optimum functioning do not cover the aquasoil. Dirt must be capped with a sand layer, otherwise it gets in the water columm.
Hi Mr Droeks. I am in PTA and would like to make a day for visiting fish stores while I am here. Are there any that you would recommend?
saturn shrimp is small but packs a punch (just phone first and make a booking) as well as art of aqua!
Coming from the Cape, I am not always sure where Joburg ends and PTA starts, but my favourites are Aqua Empire, Art of Aqua, Fish for Africa, Fanie's Fish Room and especially of you are into the marine hobby, Benoni Aquarium and Pets. So many more shops than here in the Cape Town Area.
@@solitude9348 thank you. I will phone Saturn Shrimp on Monday and we will be sure to go to Art of Aqua. Yesterday we went to Animal Kingdom Pretoria and I was blown away. They have the most coloured up fish and well set up tanks I have ever seen.
I, too, kept the same swordtails as that group of OG fish back in the 80's :)
I love shopping trips at a great shop. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the visit Droeks. Was great to meet you
Thanks for having me!
L397 pleco, grows to about 4/5 inches. Green neon tetras are my favourite. Brilliant store by the way 👏 😊.
L397.. impressive! There are just too many for me to remember.
It's been decades since I've seen wild-type swordtails, too. They need a bigger tank than the platy-hybrid ones do. Cool shop. I hope they do well. Nice video. Take care.
Do tetras school together, regardless of species?
Some school tighter than others but they all seem to like each others company.
I've been there. Their livestock is great quality
Finally a simple and thorough explanation. I wish I could have seen this when I was new to fishkeeping. Well done, thank you!
Glad it helped!
Does the sand substrate ever get vacuumed or is it better to just do water changes and leave the substrate alone? Thanks.
Good question. You never gravel vac a dirted tank or aquasoil. In the case of a dirted tank, you will break the sand layer and bring the soil layer into the water column. You can hover a gravel vac or siphon over the surface of the sand to remove excess detritus when doing water changes but you never stick it in like you do with a substrate that is just gravel.
ruclips.net/video/YjCqeojKxLE/видео.htmlsi=4DWYTGZlebjCS0dX
glue some fishing line to the non floating pads to retrieve
If i were to keep african cichlids, the eye biter would be high up on the list of must haves.
What do you feed an eyebiter?
Normal cichlid pellets for example Hikari cichlid excel
Good Day. Trust you are well. I want to know if you could perhaps help me. I have the Sebo A-15D that I use to keepmy bait alivefor fishing. Will it be possible to charge it with a powerbank using a USB cable.
Should work.
@droeksonfishkeeping thank you for getting back to me. I really do appreciate it. Just another question. I see on the box it says it comes with a 7,4 volt charger and it shows a white charger. However mine came with a black charger and specs on adaptor says it is a 9,5 volt charger.
I think there are regional differences, maybe consult with someone who is an electrican if in doubt@@stephensmith3577
Wow we go there often. Great service, great fish. Prices good. Love supporting small busness.❤
The jbl pro aquatest is not good i test in 2 aquarium and one glass of water all give the same results 😐
Really nice store, fish look really heslthy. Thank you for sharing. Next time I'm in the area i should go have a look at this store.
Agree with all of this, Droeks. The Pea Puffer is another option. So unusual it makes up for being tiny :)
Yes definitely an interesting fish, but I would not put them in a community tank. I know it sometimes works out but I don't take that risk. My Pea Puffers are in their own tank.
what is the best one for a beginner
It depends on many things but I would say the Honey Gourami.
thanks for the videos and advice
Is that an Otocinclus sunbathing behind the L183😂
On 00:44... Is it dead?
Great idee Droeks! Baie lekker op 'n update te sien :)
Replace the impeller shaft on the Aquaclear.