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The Aquarium Library
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Hi, I'm Andrew. I love beautiful fish wherever they can be found, be it in our aquariums or in local waterways. I have kept a wide range of fish over the years, and currently enjoying my North American native fishes. I want to share with you all my knowledge of aquariums and fish from my years of experience in the hobby as well as my time spent as a Masters student studying Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences.
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Channel Update and Talking about the Future
Long time, no see. Well I have still been seeing you all commenting, but just haven't been responding.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on what I am thinking about doing with this channel, granted at the end of the day it will be my decision as to what I do, but I would still like to hear your feedback on the trajectory of the channel.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on what I am thinking about doing with this channel, granted at the end of the day it will be my decision as to what I do, but I would still like to hear your feedback on the trajectory of the channel.
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DIY Undergravel Filter (UGF)
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
The most frequent comments I get is "I wish undergravel filters worked with sand" or "How do I use an UGF with sand". Unfortunately, the solution can't be bought, so we have to make our own DIY Under gravel filter. This is one way to skin the cat; another easy way would be to use the inter-linkable UGF tiles and throw a weed fabric barrier across that and you can safe yourself the hassle of mak...
Using Low-Cost LED Lights for Indoor Aquaponic Systems
Просмотров 5762 года назад
LED lights can be a very expensive cost for indoor aquaponic systems and greenhouse systems. My research focused on utilizing low-cost LEDs lights that could be easily sourced and that were a third the purchase cost of the expensive LED horticultural lights. I hope you all enjoy this presentation and sorry about the wonky sizing; it is the best I could do and am very thankful that I even got th...
Aquarium Safety 101: The Importance of Drip Loops
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Aquariums have a lot of things that can go wrong but having an electrical fire can be prevented just by the way you manage your cords. Especially if you have a HOB filter or canister filter having water end up on a floor is much better than in an electrical outlet. New Video Every Week! Subscribe: ruclips.net/channel/UCvPFi0M72NERe2QWgShrciw?view_as=subscriber Everything I use to make videos Ca...
Internet thinks this Planted Aquarium shouldn't exist
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
On the internet, this filtration system is the worse filtration system. You'd be better off throwing dog poop into an aquarium for filtration instead of an UGF. Add on top of that running pressurized CO2 for the plants and this tank doesn't seem to make sense. Have you ever ran a tank like this before, because I know of like 2 other people that have. New Video Every Week! Subscribe: ruclips.net...
FINAL Look at my Planted Under Gravel Filter Tank
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Hopefully this video inspires you not to give up on your tank when you first start and to stick with it. It takes time and can be hard to stick with it when all these there aquascapes look so good from the start. First video of my Planted Under Gravel Filter tank so see where the tank and I have come from: ruclips.net/video/ DI1KNrUNc/видео.html Watching a tank progress through the years can be...
Save HUNDREDS Buying Used Aquariums Doing This One Thing
Просмотров 9292 года назад
Hundreds of dollars might mean the difference from buying our dream tank and being left with nothing. With this Struggling with how to get a good deal on a used aquarium? Buying used aquariums can be extremely tricky and particularly difficult when negotiating the price. Sometimes you win some sometimes you lose some. I want to share with you all how I bought my used aquarium and saved hundreds...
Breeding Elassoma gilberti | Gulf Coast Pymgy Sunfish Breeding Project
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
New Video Every Week! Subscribe: ruclips.net/channel/UCvPFi0M72NERe2QWgShrciw?view_as=subscriber Everything I use to make videos Camera Iphone 12 Mini: amzn.to/3nL4BHd Microphones Rode Video Micro (shotgun mic): amzn.to/2Y5p6Wo TRS to TRSS (necessary for microphone to phone 3.5 audio jack): amzn.to/2ZGkBlC Rode Wireless Go 2: amzn.to/3mtyxZ5 Rode Wireless Go 2 adapter to lightning: www.bhphotov...
What COST me more? 87% of people got it wrong...
Просмотров 6062 года назад
All of three of these items where purchased at great deals due to an understanding of aquariums that come with time and being aware of value. Recognizing the value of line bred rainbow shiners is important for more colorful variants than wild caught. Recognizing what is a fair price for a second-hand aquarium and not being afraid to assert that is also beneficial. Recognizing the value of "rock...
3D Printed Breeder Box and Egg Tumbler
Просмотров 8642 года назад
3D printed things have always intrigued me and when I subscriber reached out and asked me to review his breeder box and egg tumbler to help him refine it I couldn't pass up that opportunity. So today we are looking at Dave's breeder box and egg tumbler. I will leave links to the different products below if you want to check them out or watch his much more in-depth videos on how to use the two s...
All my AQUARIUMS and Upcoming Experiments
Просмотров 9182 года назад
New Video Every Week! Subscribe: ruclips.net/channel/UCvPFi0M72NERe2QWgShrciw?view_as=subscriber Everything I use to make videos Camera Iphone 12 Mini: amzn.to/3nL4BHd Microphones Rode Video Micro (shotgun mic): amzn.to/2Y5p6Wo TRS to TRSS (necessary for microphone to phone 3.5 audio jack): amzn.to/2ZGkBlC Rode Wireless Go 2: amzn.to/3mtyxZ5 Rode Wireless Go 2 adapter to lightning: www.bhphotov...
Most UNDERRATED U.S. Aquarium | The Belle Isle Aquarium
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 года назад
The historic Belle Isle Aquarium is unlike any other aquarium I have ever visited. It does not rely upon large displays and flashy shows to wow visitors. Rather it was designed to wow visitors with both its exhibits and its architectural beauty that enhances the visit to the Belle Isle Aquarium. If you are ever in Detroit it is well worth it to stop on Belle Isle and check out the Aquarium, Con...
SIMPLIFYING the Automatic Egg Harvester
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 года назад
SIMPLIFYING the Automatic Egg Harvester
I Bought the PRETTIEST US Native Fish (Rainbow Shiners)
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
I Bought the PRETTIEST US Native Fish (Rainbow Shiners)
Beginners Guide to Hatching Baby Brine Shrimp
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Beginners Guide to Hatching Baby Brine Shrimp
Wendy's Cup DESTROYS Duckweed | How to remove Duckweed from aquariums
Просмотров 5762 года назад
Wendy's Cup DESTROYS Duckweed | How to remove Duckweed from aquariums
Elassoma Gilberti FIGHTING for Dominance (Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish)
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 года назад
Elassoma Gilberti FIGHTING for Dominance (Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish)
Setting up Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish (Elassoma gilberti) Breeding Tank
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Setting up Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish (Elassoma gilberti) Breeding Tank
Amazing Live Food for Aquarium Fish | How to set up a Scuds Culture
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
Amazing Live Food for Aquarium Fish | How to set up a Scuds Culture
The Best Aquarium Air Pump | Tetra Whisper 100
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
The Best Aquarium Air Pump | Tetra Whisper 100
Elassoma Gilberti Care Guide | Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish Care Guide
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 года назад
Elassoma Gilberti Care Guide | Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish Care Guide
Most Underrated Nano Fish for Freshwater Aquariums | Elassoma Gilberti
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Most Underrated Nano Fish for Freshwater Aquariums | Elassoma Gilberti
Ways to Lower Nitrates in Aquariums
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Ways to Lower Nitrates in Aquariums
Inexpensive LED Lights for Aquaponic Systems
Просмотров 1772 года назад
Inexpensive LED Lights for Aquaponic Systems
Collecting HUNDREDS of Elassoma Gilberti (Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish)
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
Collecting HUNDREDS of Elassoma Gilberti (Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish)
How to Choose the Best Aquarium Filter
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How to Choose the Best Aquarium Filter
Not the prettiest, Mountain Redbelly Dace is wild
Great explanation
Hey man, just checking in on your crypto shilling. How's it going?
Can i mix with angels or long finned fish? are they nippy?
I used them years ago No issues with mine when I used them years ago. Less visual equipment in tank If you need a water conditioner and a HOB filled with puirigen or whatever if you need it. I like UGs. May go back to one on my next breakdown.
Color blind and legally blind. I know your pain. I'm hatching brine shrimp and im at a loss
What is the best gravel bed depth?
What the fish name at 14:28. The blue fish that’s does the cool dance?
Champion, I remember when I had three 10 gal tanks on the ground, and they were a pain to clean. I'd use a 15-foot line and run it out my door to keep suction.
In years past when I had aquariums. I had Ug filters in all, great success.But once again its follow the money.Aquarium industry realised they need to dazzle and convince the public of new canister,hang on back, and whatever else they can think of to get your money. Im setting up a new 55 gallon, I have a Sun Sun 302not connected yet, two hang on backs and a sponge filter. 5 small healthy goldfish are helping to create the cycle. I'm waiting on an under gravel to set up properly, and will last for years with little maintenance that will last for years
Nice
I have a few Everglade ones I've imported from the US (they're impossible to find here). They have been super hardy. The only issue I've encountered is getting them to eat. I've tried all types of frozen foods and the ONLY one they'll eat are bloodworms. They ignore every other type of frozen. They'll happily eat live bbs and grindal worms. I haven't had much success with live scuds. They chase them for a bit and then lose interest. I heard they eat small ramshorn snails but haven't seen proof of that, and now my tank has exploded with ramshorn snails lol. But other than trying to find things they will eat, they're an amazing little fish.
I also used undergravel filters for years. When working they are great. But sooner or later something always goes wrong. Broken lift tube, cracked plate, system crash. When that happens you have a BIG mess. No way to replace without moving your fish. destroying your plants, and LOTS of dirty nasty water.
Ive installed mine properly this time,What I done is empty some of the water out of my fish tank,Put the pump a little way out of the water,Other side of the pump in the water,It allowes oxgen to pump in to the water for the fish to survive,Then I leave it for a week for the water to set ready to put some goldfish in,Be interesting watching them swimming about
Are the white, corrugated style with the slits still available? Those were great because they supported themselves really well.
What can i feed my celestial pearl danioas
Been taking care aquarium for over 30 years use underground filters never have any problems try those mechanical filters have problems do not trust them
Please provide the links to other videos in this series.
My under gravel filter tank is thriving in large part thanks to you! Best wishes to you and glad you're doing fulfilling work.
You are an intelligent, well-spoken guy and I enjoy your content. You've always added value to the hobby. I can appreciate and relate to your perspective on life and content creation. No pressure from here, I'll be waiting with notification on for when you do drop something. Cheers!
Nice comment Bro 👍
@@MancingTanago nice of you to say. Cheers!
Yay!!!!
Good for you. Family matters most.
Is that only aqua soil with nothing covering the under gravel plate
Yes
Looking to buy some of these fish! Can’t find them anywhere. Never bought fish online before.
Is there an ideal placement of the airstone in the lift tube? Ive scoured the internet and cant find this information. Should the stone be touching the plate or should it be raised up slightly? Thanks ANYONE for any information about this :)
Did you find an answer to your question? I always placed them as low as possible in the lift tube about gravel level.
Definitely the best sparring footage and explanation of their behavior on tge internet today!!
too much yap yap yap to fill time.
Just found this video, June 2024. With reference to fry survival, I have to agree with Katalina and say that microorganisms are the best first food for such tiny fry. Your fry died because they starved to death. Paramecium would be the ideal starting food. If you look at the ecology of the species, the places where the parents deposit the eggs, in clumps of filamentous algae, are not only inaccessible to predators, but also rich in infusoria. So the food is there, immediately available when the fry have absorbed their yolk sacs. Makes sense, really.
I have anxiety for you! looks great though!
Great idea....need to give it a try..thanks.. new sub
Hey can you contact me ? I’m heading to Florida in a few weeks and would love to see this spot! You think you can help me locate this area so I can check it out on my way home from the beach. 😊
Hello and thanks for your video. I use canister and HOB filters. But I have always seen the aquarium stores using UGFs. I have come to like the simplicity of the UGF. I am planning in my next tank to use one and I might have an idea or two to try and make it a better Filter. But we’ll see. Much love for UGFs. And thanks again for your vid.
I connected a HOG back filter to my canister filter return hose. Added more biological media. And I have the side that pulls water connected to a tube with an underground filter. My fish are so healthy, as well as my plants.
A question if anyone knows, so is it better to run an airstone "wide open" or let's say medium setting? Is the more bubbles the better even if it's quite powerful and actually creating to much agitation, I have a Betta and they don't like a lot of agitation or water current and I don't want to harm them Thanks
I love these but not even close to the prettiest native fish here. Rainbow DARTER man. Come on hahaha.
Currently have rainbow shiners and they are cool and all but not anything like the darters the ones I've had all had great personalities and they are really cool looking
I liked my aqua one aquarium that had an underground filter with a power head. The stock light with it wasn't really strong enough for plants, but I did try! I plan on trying again, but this time I have more of an idea as to what plants will cope with the low light conditions.
Whoa, you have me sold!
Why would you make a video about a regulator and not even show it.
So did you just drill holes in the bottom of the container so the water and eggs would drain out? Have a link to those containers? Thanks
I doubt it it's smart in his case I fell like because he uses what looks like some sort of yarn. Since it's allot of yarn it would probably be easier to drain and separate.. but it's the same with moss so idk everyone else I've seen just uses one container.
Agree 100% with your explanation. Other people want to do it another way, go for it. Your fish will die before mine. It’s going to be a matter of time. Your choice! Good luck
Such a sensitive fish! 😂🤣 👍Earned.
How do you grow the plants? I was considering trying to plant anubias plant. How do you keep the plants in the substrate in the beginning? I've purchased ugf because of your videos
How do you clean your underground filter? I just bought the Penn UGF and am wondering how often to clean it ? I've got substrate and am wondering how to plant the plants? I've watched a lot of your videos , great information 👍
Is it ok to just cover the under gravel filter plates with 3 inches of fluval stratum aqua soil and tgar it?
Love this info, thank you!
where was the catch location
Nice bookshelf! Love your selection of titles. Thanks for explaining so thoroughly- one question don’t plants in the water consume carbon dioxide and release oxygen?
your video is more off your face than the fish, can you lessen the video of yourself over the fish, you can do a voice over and the background instead off your face always on focus
This is a weird comment
@@BornTrespasser he is describing about the fish. but it is more of his face what you see than the fish. instead of showing the fish more and appreciating on how beautiful the fish is on how he describe the fish. but it is more of his face describing the fish. he will show the fish in seconds and back to his face.
Great video and review. Given that they eat live food - any suggestions on how to feed when you go away for a few days or week? There are plenty of vacation feeders for pellets or flakes - but I have never seen any for live food feeding. Any suggestions?
What is the temperature gage u are using?
I'm trying to figure out how to purchase a ugf and want to purchase a good ugf. What do you use to help grow plants? I also want power filter to help, I've got angelfish and aquarium is 29 gallon, please help me figure it out 🙏