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Mate. Your videos keep me in the hobby. There are times i just want to empty my tanks and not bother. I ask you questions and you get back to me as soon as you can. I'm never annoyed or concerned if I don't get a reply because I know how much your fan base is growing. All that said, I'm not a member, yet. As soon as my wife and I get back on top of things after the plandemic I will enjoy becoming a member. I think your time and expertise should be rewarded. I hope that we all see this and as we can and are able would all pay you something for your time like we would for any other services. Let's go!
When setting up a tank for the first time and you add sand . Shoukd I use my F6 to clean the cloudiness or just let it clean up natural. If I do use the f6 should I not put the bio media in there in Case it gets covered in sand.
🤣 Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
My man! Love to see the channel, (family), grow! So grateful for the way you help so many, and keep us entertained too! And I’ve read many many others thank you, for you’re service, I too thank you for your service. Btw, that was 20 years ago??? Dang! You haven’t aged a day! 💪🐟🐠. Man! You took this international fast! Respect 🌎🌍🌏
60 years ago i sold fish in cold Canada. Imported from Harts mnt in the usa come by train from Florida i guess. Lost about 10% from shipping. I raised a few as well. Now retired in Southern Mexico i have a small tank and try to get local things. I love it great hobby
When I got into the hobby back around 1983, I knew nothing about cycling a tank. I got my Uncle's 125g tank, put water in the tank, setup the filters and added fish to the tank. I never ever cycled a tank and never lost a fish. All fish thrived and grew very large. I guess those fish were like us old heads and build stronger than today's young'ns, haha!. I never cycled a tank until I started keeping African Cichlids not too many years ago.
What were the types of fishes you got in your early days that managed to live in un-cycled tank? I wish to start an aquarium and want to start off with a hardy fish :) a complete newbie here.
@@kittygirl_thetortie498 They were Oscars, Red Devils, Convicts, Pikes, Piranhas, Managuense, Jack Dempsey, Gars Texas Cichlids. Bought them as little fish that grew big and healthy. The Oscars, Red Devils and Convicts all had babies in the tank (125g). Believe it or not, I kept all those fish in the same tank together and they got along pretty well, even the piranhas. People thought they would attack me when I cleaned the tank, but they never bothered me and actually avoided me when I cleaned the tank. Those Convicts were the mean ones protecting their babies and would attack my hand, but only when I got near their babies, which is to be expected.
Undoubtedly. I almost gave up until I found this channel. Now my tank has been steadily improving. I messed around and got a huge tank (150 gallon) without knowing the maintenance required 😂
I have never set up an aquarium without adding fish. I've never lost a fish either. I usually start with a cat or a pleco, if I can, but this last time, I went crazy and completely stocked it within a week. I had put in 1 zebra eel, 3 panda Cory's, 10 black skirt tetra's and 5 female Bettas. Didn't lose a single fish.
If you get starter water with bacteria from a reliable aquatic pet store & add some spring water…heat that bad boy up you can add fish in like a day. The starter water already has good bacteria. Just no tap water. But that starter water from a store that is already cycled can be pricey. You need a third to two thirds of the water to be cycled water with the rest spring water. Works great for hearty fish like Bettas. It’s better than keeping them in an unheated tiny bowl 🤦♂️ Too many people take Bettas home from petco & put them in a tiny 1 gallon bowl on their desk at work in an air conditioned environment. They need heat & space. Just cause you bought them in a tiny cup doesn’t mean they thrive in a small cold space.
I’ve been keeping fish for close to a year now, I have 3 smaller tanks running ( 2 20g longs and 1 36g bow front) and I’ve done fish in cycles in all of them. I’ve never had bad luck with it. Plus I change my water once a month sometimes more if I noticed excess build up. All of them are thriving
@@KaveManAquaticsCan You Add Cory Catfish On The Same Day I Went To The Fish Store And The Owner Said Your Full Of 💩 No Offense I Think Your Awesome But He Told Me I Have To Wait A Month Before I Even Want To Put Fish In My Tank I Have A 20 Gallon Tank I Even Bought A Brand New Marine Filter Cause He Told Me My Tetra Wisper 20 Was Junk Get Rid Of It And Buy This Filter The Reason I Went To This Store Is There Only Ones Who Had Julii Cory Catfish Left Petsmart Petco Are All Sold Out What Do I Do I Got It Set Up With Ph Balance Prime And Stability And To Even Top It Off He Asked For A Test Sample Of My Water Which I Did And He Said I Have Ammonia In My Tank And Recommend Stability Use And Still Wait A Month
Love your channel!! I’ve had many sizes of tanks over the past 20 years but I just bought a 75 gallon tank so I’m in new aquatic territory managing a massive tank! Your videos are super helpful and I feel very confident with my new adventure that awaits ❤️
This video made my fish keeping experience so much easier. Thank you for being so clear and precise. My fish are all doing well and their tanks are fully cycled!
Thank you so much for your videos. I'm just getting back into fish after a 10 year break and I'm starting with a 75 gallon. You've helped so much. Your knowledge and tips are going to help me have a successful tank!
Aw my man! Such glorious information you provide! I’ve “inherited” a single 7yro gold fish in a 10g tank w/light that I know nothing about! Somehow, after a year, I’ve kept it alive, albeit with your help! It has a HOB filter and I’ve added an oxygen pump. I bought a water test kit and realize the nitrates are high after two weeks, I assume from over feeding, my fault. I’ll do a full water change, with 5ml of Prime and Stability, as you say, about every two weeks, careful to keep new water temp close to what’s in the tank, with a new filter. All other parameters look fine, just the nitrates are high. Q: Am I doing enough? Q: Should I add another fish for company? Finally, after about six hours, this fish will “kiss” the glass repeatedly as if to say “Buddy, enough with the light!” I’ll turn it off and he calms down. Is this normal? Thank you so much!
hi. I am using this method with my current tank. I am using aqua soil so it leaches ammonia all the time but by using this method ammonia is at 0. Will this stay like this? I am getting fish tomorrow
@@thomastomlinson6828 hi wasn’t the best tbh the fish weren’t doing very well so i just decided to get a friend to give me some cycled media which worked much better and saved me money from buying the products
Thanks! You're a life saver! I've got two little baby comets in a thirty gallon tank, and I've been water changing myself to death. Always I've got 0.25 ammonia. I'm trying it your way.
Love it man, I’m going sump on both of my tanks. I use Seachem as well, I use Prime, Stability, and Pristine. Nice job on the sponsor, these big tanks aren’t cheap to get and keep
Plasti-dip works great too for the background! Spray it on and looks great plus if you ever get tired of the black back ground or sell it, it can be easily removed!
Dude, you are what I call a Cichlidiot, and that is not a bad thing. I used to be a Cichlidiot with 15 tanks of different sizes because I always wanted a new fish that couldn't be kept with the fish I already had. I started with a 10 gallon, then a 20 gallon, then 55, I kept the 55 and added a 60 gallon, then I got rid of both and got a 120, I grew tired of the120 because it was only 4 feet long and it was on a big wall, so I got a 6 foot long 125 gallon, Then I moved to a bigger house with a lot of empty basement space and slowly filled it with small tanks for breeding, My electric bill got so high that I got rid of everything and dug a 3500 gallon Koi pond in the yard, one filter pump a 40watt UV light and no more heaters at 1500watts each, I did all the work myself except I needed a few people to put the liner in and my son helped me with 4 tons of decorative rock surrounding the pond. I left out a few 75 and 90 gallon tanks between the others for Discus and saltwater fish. BTW I found the first video of yours about 10 days ago and have watched and enjoyed a few of them.
Thank you for guiding me and filling me up with confidence when I started doing this blindly. I'm the lone caretaker of my son's daycare fishtank. I changed the substrate to the crushed coral sand that you recommended, unfortunately it had snail eggs in it, now I have an infestation. So I'm going to buy a whole new tank and start over 😔 🤦♂️ that's why I'm here on this video now Its just 2 fish, fancy red cap oranda goldfish and a plecco
I just wanna say I’m new to the aquarium habit and my gosh, your fish in the background ARE SO AMAZING. Thank you for spreading knowledge and keeping the fish hobby going strong 🔥
Hi Kev. I was hoping to get your opinion on a new tank I’m setting up. A 75-Gallon Lake Tanganyika Tank. I have a question regarding how I should add these fish to their new home. Just a little info about the tank (in its current state)...It's a 75 Gallon Display tank with a 40-Gallon Sump. The aquascape includes Aragonite sand and some crushed coral to buffer the PH, many pounds of Seiryu Stones that have been glued in place (to protect the Cichlids that like to dig), and a few hardy low-light plants. The tank has been filled (no fish yet) and filtering for about 5-weeks. Current water test readings show 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrites, and 10-20 ppm Nitrates. It's clearly in the cycling process. I’m working with my local fish store to order 4-species of Lake Tanganyika fish for this tank. Approximately 20 juvenile fish (1-2 in size). - Neolamprologus multifasciatus - Neolamprologus leleupi - Julidochromis transcriptus - Cyprichromis leptosome However, I’m realizing that his shipments are very erratic. If I’m fortunate enough to get everything I ordered, it will probably take months. What he does receive will most likely arrive in small partial shipments.
I’ve seen many videos about ways of acclimating new cichlids into an existing tank in order to minimize aggression, but that’s difficult for me to do. Most of my aquascape is glued in place, and once I place a fish in there it will be nearly impossible to get him out. Because of this my thought was to add all the fish at once (I know this is frowned upon). Just prior to stocking the tank I would be able to move several bags of bio-media and a couple of small sponge filters from an existing tank into the sump. I’d also start dosing the tank with Seachem Stability. My tank is already showing signs of cycling, so this would add to the beneficial bacteria that already exists. My Dilemma… Should I stick to my original plan of stocking this tank all at once, even though I may not be able to do that for another month (or longer), or should I slowly add the fish I ordered as they are received (and hope there’s limited aggression when I do so)? Appreciate your opinion on this.
Man, you saved me. I made the mistake of buying my 3 year old fish and tank on same day without knowing how serious the fish game is lol. We lost Sophia day one (glow fish tetra) but we kept Ellie alive (by the grace of God lol) and this video! Our tank is looking excellent.. I had to trust the process and just like you said Prime and Stability worked wonders! Ellie, Sophia #2, Lily, Rose, and Brody (all named by my daughter) are living their best fish lives. Thank you!!
So glad to hear that you didnt give up and you're fish are now doing well! Losing fish, unfortunately, is part of the hobby, especially for beginners. As long as you keep learning as you go, you'll continue enjoying the journey! 😊
Having the same length tanks while one is smaller was a great eye candy hack!! Awesome video. You do works of wonders for beginner hobbies compared to other starting tank videos
Awesome! Glad I could help! You should also check out my playlist for beginners, it'll be very helpful for you - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
Black Magic Insta-cling window tint from Walmart.. its a game charger.. have put it on my 300g, 210g, 200g, 2x150s, 92g corner, 60g cube, 2x40g, 36g, 30g,... and several others that I've sold..
I got my 150 about 7 months ago. It is definitely heavy, making the long story short...the first guy that was "helping me" get it in place carcked on me and couldnt handle the weight. i literally had to hire someone else to help me get it in place smh lol I have mine running with 2 Fx6 and 2 sunsun 704B Keep up the good work kev!
Seachem should totally sponsor you. I'm new with aquariums and I only got to know about seachem after watching your videos. Your videos are so very helpful, I've even taken down notes for future reference...lol the nerd in me just can't help it. You should consider publishing a book. Complete guide for beginners and for the advanced. A nerd like me would 100% buy it :)
lol, well Seachem finally took notice...a while after this video I became a Seachem ambassador! 😁 But thatnk you for that positive feedback! I have a book helping to get and keep crystal clear water in your tank, i'm sure you'd find that helpful as well! check it out here - bit.ly/clearH2O
Kev, I’ve just found your channel and have been binge watching for over an hour. I’ve been away from the hobby for over 25 yrs. Your knowledge and presentation style are almost hypnotic. I’m still not sure if I’m going to take the first step but I have subscribed, that could be construed as “ I’m in”
You are awesome sir love the information. I’m new to the hobby and your videos are a tremendous help thank you for the time you take to do these videos. P.S love the info and stuff you use linked in the description helps out alot
One thing I love about your videos. Even though I have been in the hobby since 2020. I am learning what to do in emergencies. Bc things do happen!!!! So please please continue making videos like these bc sometimes things happen and you have to setup a new tank with no established media. Thank you thank you!!!! I am hopefully going to set up my 55 gallon this weekend to move my goldfish in there bc my boys are getting big 🤗
It was great seeing that tank getting setup, i tried other types of backgrounds and they all looked terrible until I decided to paint the back, I also used rustoleum,but I did like 5 coats just to make sure, that paint is solid,non scratch and is a solid background, i love the aqua scape you did on this tank as well
Been watching your videos day one since i started keeping fish, that was 1 and half years ago, got 7 tanks now and did exactly what you mentioned and did in this video minus the stability, have no deaths thru all my tanks great advice! thanks!
I am about to try this way of starting with my new Betta tank. I am learning so much from your videos! I mean who wants to wait weeks before putting fish in a tank. Thank you
Kev keep doing what you do brother. Although I'm a planted tank and tetra type, I absolutely LOVE the vid!! Also great listening to someone who understands the tanks beyond the step 1 basics. Keep em coming
Thanks so much for the advice! I just switched from a 55 gallon to a 125 gallon long tank! I got a fx6 filter, that was supposed to be cycled already, but I'm not really sure. I'm gonna get some prime and stability now ! 😅 I have a few platys, mollies, one electric blue accara, few ottos, three plecos..two bristlenose an one clown. Also have a few snails, khuli loaches , and two dojo loaches. The dojo loaches are new. I dont want to lose my other fish 😢 I added a sponge filter that was in the 55 , so technically I did use a cycled filter media. Just not sure yet if it's enough to help the cycle.
@@KaveManAquatics Thank you::) I am just getting to filling it today. Had some things happen that prevented me from doing it a month ago, I didn't realize it has been a month until I saw this post. That is bad! lol, I must do it today because I acquired a bunch of juvenile south American cichlids along the way and they are getting too big in the smaller tank. re we go! :)
This is the first time I have watched one of your videos. Well done! I am not a cichlid keeper (except for angelfish) however I enjoyed the content. BTW if that picture on the wall behind the tank is you I say Semper Fi!
Hi kev, I just decoders your channel snd I think your channel is great, I've learnt so much about the cycling and cloudy water etc, I've been keeping fish for 40 year tropical, marine, ponds all sorts but I've just got lucky with Ammonia etc, now i know how to deal with it, just set up a 120 ltr tank for fancy goldfish fir the girlfriend, fish in to quickly, bam , cloudy water snd Ammonia vive taken 2 of 4 fish out for now till I get it under control, been using Api Ammonia lock, but now since watching your videos I've switched over to prime also bacteria bombs fish seem fine but Ammonia very high still,
Love to hear positive feedback from the veterans of the hobby! Thank you! I have a great video for you to take care of that ammonia - ruclips.net/video/gt6bP4_p7iA/видео.html
Nice work on the paint job, I used the same paint on my 75 gallon... I did threw on 4 coats all within 2 hrs just throwing a fan in between coats did the trick. enjoy the new 150 although I'm a bit late here.
Welcome to the hobby! Glad you found the channel and happy to hear you're enjoying it. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
Last time I setup a tank I bought the tank 110 gallon. Bought two filters. Put the two filters on two of my other heavily stocked cichlid tanks for a month. Setup the tank out the filters on and let it clear up over night. When I took the filters off one tank and put it on the new tank I didn't clean them. So the morning after setting up the tank I put 25 4-6 inch African Cichlids in. Never had a ammonia spike or nitrite. Never had an bacteria bloom and within two weeks I had 45 Cichlids in the tank. No stability or anything else. This was two almost three months ago. Still no spikes and haven't lost any fish. So just a suggestion if your going to get a tank decide what size your going to buy what fish your putting in it and buy the filters for it in advance. Set them up on one of your other tanks or if you don't have one ask a friend if you could put it on there for a month or so.
Using seeded media is always the best method to quickly cycle a new tank. The method I showed in this video was for those that dont have access to seeded media, like brand new tank owners entering the hobby.
If there werent any other fish already in there, yes. You're basically quarantining them by keeping them away from other fish 😊 You can medicate your entire 75 to ensure you kill any disease the new guys may come with. I would start with simple general cure and ich-x. But make sure there isnt any carbon in your filters. After 1 round of meds add the carbon to help remove all the meds.
Next time you want to get rid of the tannins. You could use a sous vide device instead of having to keep filling up with the plastic container with hot water over and over for 24 hours. The sous vide will keep the temperature you select for up to 90 hours at a time. The temperatures will never drop. You might have to add a little water now and then to compensate for the evaporation.👍
I used stability and prime for 3 weeks and it did absolutely nothing! My ammonia levels rose to 6 PPM, so I gave up at that point. I then decided to seed my tank with a seasoned sponge from an old tank -- boom! My tank cycled in two days.
Using seeded media is the number 1 way to cycle a tank instantly. But some people, like beginners with their first tank, dont have access to seeded media, which is when Prime and Stability can be used to cycle. If your ammonia rose to 6ppm while using prime and stability then something was not allowing new beneficial bacteria to grow. Which can be caused by many things.
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So do you use the safe or prime on a daily basis as well during the cycling process?
Hey I need your help! I just got my tank and fish today
Mate. Your videos keep me in the hobby. There are times i just want to empty my tanks and not bother. I ask you questions and you get back to me as soon as you can. I'm never annoyed or concerned if I don't get a reply because I know how much your fan base is growing. All that said, I'm not a member, yet. As soon as my wife and I get back on top of things after the plandemic I will enjoy becoming a member. I think your time and expertise should be rewarded. I hope that we all see this and as we can and are able would all pay you something for your time like we would for any other services. Let's go!
Do you offer service?
Kev, is the reason, why my tank is so clear. Thanks Kev, very knowledgeable.
Awesome!! So glad I was able to help!! 😁💪
Join me this Saturday morning for the first Video Premiere of the channel! LETS GO!! 😁💪
Dude what state do you live in so I can figure time difference? I want to watch but I'm from England.. I will be joining stud membership tonight
@@shipley1983 8:45am (EST) RUclips should tell you how many hours left till the premiere. Hit the "set reminder" bell! 😊💪
Kev...you're giving us the content that we deserve. Lets go!!
Yes Sir!! Glad you're enjoying the channel! Be ready Saturday morning for the show!! 😁
Kev by far is the best Fish-tuber out there hands down!!! Channel is packed with helpful info, and he takes the time to help everyone 👍
My man Darth! Thank you bro! You know I appreciate you! 😁💪
You and KGTropicals are my go to sources for how to do anything with my tanks. Keep the content coming!
Awesome, thank you! and Will do 😁💪
This is the best video on fish keeping/tank setup that I have watched on RUclips. Kaveman you're the bombbbbbbb
Thanks Rosy! I appreciate that positive feedback! 😊💪
my tank was so cloudy but it cleared up after your tips, your the best man!
Nice! Glad I could help bro 😁💪
I swear every time I hear the ting ting ting intro music I start jiggling my head like a mad man ready for some ultra fish knowlege to zap in my brain
BBAHAHAHAA that’s awesome! 🤣🤣
When setting up a tank for the first time and you add sand . Shoukd I use my F6 to clean the cloudiness or just let it clean up natural. If I do use the f6 should I not put the bio media in there in Case it gets covered in sand.
Omg, I just can’t stop watching and listening to you. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your videos, you are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
🤣 Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
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My man! Love to see the channel, (family), grow! So grateful for the way you help so many, and keep us entertained too! And I’ve read many many others thank you, for you’re service, I too thank you for your service. Btw, that was 20 years ago??? Dang! You haven’t aged a day! 💪🐟🐠. Man! You took this international fast! Respect 🌎🌍🌏
Thank you brother! I wish I did look that young lol Yea we goin worldwide!! 😁💪
60 years ago i sold fish in cold Canada. Imported from Harts mnt in the usa come by train from Florida i guess. Lost about 10% from shipping. I raised a few as well. Now retired in Southern Mexico i have a small tank and try to get local things. I love it great hobby
When I got into the hobby back around 1983, I knew nothing about cycling a tank. I got my Uncle's 125g tank, put water in the tank, setup the filters and added fish to the tank. I never ever cycled a tank and never lost a fish. All fish thrived and grew very large. I guess those fish were like us old heads and build stronger than today's young'ns, haha!. I never cycled a tank until I started keeping African Cichlids not too many years ago.
What were the types of fishes you got in your early days that managed to live in un-cycled tank? I wish to start an aquarium and want to start off with a hardy fish :) a complete newbie here.
@@kittygirl_thetortie498 They were Oscars, Red Devils, Convicts, Pikes, Piranhas, Managuense, Jack Dempsey, Gars Texas Cichlids. Bought them as little fish that grew big and healthy. The Oscars, Red Devils and Convicts all had babies in the tank (125g). Believe it or not, I kept all those fish in the same tank together and they got along pretty well, even the piranhas. People thought they would attack me when I cleaned the tank, but they never bothered me and actually avoided me when I cleaned the tank. Those Convicts were the mean ones protecting their babies and would attack my hand, but only when I got near their babies, which is to be expected.
Love how he served our country as a marine thank you for your service brother you are awesome! Now serving us fish facts and tips!! 😂🫡💪🏽
Lol Thank you bro!
@@KaveManAquatics wow!!! That’s so cool you have a custom emoji of yourself!?!?
Definitely the best aquarium show on you tube. Kevin is the reason I now have African cichlids. Thank you Kev
Thanks Frank! 😊💪
Undoubtedly. I almost gave up until I found this channel. Now my tank has been steadily improving. I messed around and got a huge tank (150 gallon) without knowing the maintenance required 😂
I remember watching your cleaning the 07 canisters and getting crystal clear water videos, congrats on the progress
Thank you bro! And thanks for being one of the OG's! 😊💪
Everybody called me crazy for adding my fish in the first or second day! You are proof that it’s 100% fine
Absolutely, as long as you do it the right way, it can absolutely be done! 💪
I have never set up an aquarium without adding fish.
I've never lost a fish either.
I usually start with a cat or a pleco, if I can, but this last time, I went crazy and completely stocked it within a week.
I had put in 1 zebra eel, 3 panda Cory's, 10 black skirt tetra's and 5 female Bettas.
Didn't lose a single fish.
If you get starter water with bacteria from a reliable aquatic pet store & add some spring water…heat that bad boy up you can add fish in like a day. The starter water already has good bacteria. Just no tap water. But that starter water from a store that is already cycled can be pricey. You need a third to two thirds of the water to be cycled water with the rest spring water. Works great for hearty fish like Bettas. It’s better than keeping them in an unheated tiny bowl 🤦♂️ Too many people take Bettas home from petco & put them in a tiny 1 gallon bowl on their desk at work in an air conditioned environment. They need heat & space. Just cause you bought them in a tiny cup doesn’t mean they thrive in a small cold space.
I’ve been keeping fish for close to a year now, I have 3 smaller tanks running ( 2 20g longs and 1 36g bow front) and I’ve done fish in cycles in all of them. I’ve never had bad luck with it. Plus I change my water once a month sometimes more if I noticed excess build up. All of them are thriving
@@KaveManAquaticsCan You Add Cory Catfish On The Same Day I Went To The Fish Store And The Owner Said Your Full Of 💩 No Offense I Think Your Awesome But He Told Me I Have To Wait A Month Before I Even Want To Put Fish In My Tank I Have A 20 Gallon Tank I Even Bought A Brand New Marine Filter Cause He Told Me My Tetra Wisper 20 Was Junk Get Rid Of It And Buy This Filter The Reason I Went To This Store Is There Only Ones Who Had Julii Cory Catfish Left Petsmart Petco Are All Sold Out What Do I Do I Got It Set Up With Ph Balance Prime And Stability And To Even Top It Off He Asked For A Test Sample Of My Water Which I Did And He Said I Have Ammonia In My Tank And Recommend Stability Use And Still Wait A Month
Love your channel!! I’ve had many sizes of tanks over the past 20 years but I just bought a 75 gallon tank so I’m in new aquatic territory managing a massive tank! Your videos are super helpful and I feel very confident with my new adventure that awaits ❤️
Kevin, try painting with Testors Iridescent Blue paint. You need a few coats but it is relatively transparent and gives real depth to the tank.
For someone just getting ready to get in to fish tanks. I found this to be very informative, and helpful..thanks for this great share
This video made my fish keeping experience so much easier. Thank you for being so clear and precise. My fish are all doing well and their tanks are fully cycled!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
I already did check it out. Very helpful
Don’t know about y’all but I’m excited
Me too!! 😁😁 See you there bro 💪
Thank you so much for your videos. I'm just getting back into fish after a 10 year break and I'm starting with a 75 gallon. You've helped so much. Your knowledge and tips are going to help me have a successful tank!
Cool video bro, I got myself a 55 gallon a year ago and been into the fish hobby ever since!
Jumping from a 55 to a 75 long today. You have helped me immensely and I thank you for that.😊
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Now you got me thinking about a 150. It’ll fit where my 75 is.
Aw my man! Such glorious information you provide!
I’ve “inherited” a single 7yro gold fish in a 10g tank w/light that I know nothing about! Somehow, after a year, I’ve kept it alive, albeit with your help!
It has a HOB filter and I’ve added an oxygen pump. I bought a water test kit and realize the nitrates are high after two weeks, I assume from over feeding, my fault.
I’ll do a full water change, with 5ml of Prime and Stability, as you say, about every two weeks, careful to keep new water temp close to what’s in the tank, with a new filter. All other parameters look fine, just the nitrates are high.
Q: Am I doing enough?
Q: Should I add another fish for company?
Finally, after about six hours, this fish will “kiss” the glass repeatedly as if to say “Buddy, enough with the light!” I’ll turn it off and he calms down. Is this normal?
Thank you so much!
This is the same way I cycled my tank a few years ago. Worked like a charm.
hi. I am using this method with my current tank. I am using aqua soil so it leaches ammonia all the time but by using this method ammonia is at 0. Will this stay like this? I am getting fish tomorrow
@@SiameseFighter how'd it go?
@@thomastomlinson6828 hi wasn’t the best tbh the fish weren’t doing very well so i just decided to get a friend to give me some cycled media which worked much better and saved me money from buying the products
vinyl wrap works wonders as well for background. Its easy to apply and remove. It takes 2 minutes to apply and remove!
Thanks! You're a life saver! I've got two little baby comets in a thirty gallon tank, and I've been water changing myself to death. Always I've got 0.25 ammonia. I'm trying it your way.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Love it man, I’m going sump on both of my tanks. I use Seachem as well, I use Prime, Stability, and Pristine. Nice job on the sponsor, these big tanks aren’t cheap to get and keep
You are right about that one sir!! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
I just want to say that I have enjoyed your videos. I am a novice to the hobby and found that your instructions are great. Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great content! You could have easily made this a 3 or 4 part series! Thanks man! Looks fantastic!!
Plasti-dip works great too for the background! Spray it on and looks great plus if you ever get tired of the black back ground or sell it, it can be easily removed!
Can we use the black decal paper instead ?
@@Noah-ye9zz like vinyl?
New video on my birthday...kev you shouldn't have
It was my plan all along!! Happy early birthday brother!
Dude, you are what I call a Cichlidiot, and that is not a bad thing. I used to be a Cichlidiot with 15 tanks of different sizes because I always wanted a new fish that couldn't be kept with the fish I already had. I started with a 10 gallon, then a 20 gallon, then 55, I kept the 55 and added a 60 gallon, then I got rid of both and got a 120, I grew tired of the120 because it was only 4 feet long and it was on a big wall, so I got a 6 foot long 125 gallon, Then I moved to a bigger house with a lot of empty basement space and slowly filled it with small tanks for breeding, My electric bill got so high that I got rid of everything and dug a 3500 gallon Koi pond in the yard, one filter pump a 40watt UV light and no more heaters at 1500watts each, I did all the work myself except I needed a few people to put the liner in and my son helped me with 4 tons of decorative rock surrounding the pond. I left out a few 75 and 90 gallon tanks between the others for Discus and saltwater fish. BTW I found the first video of yours about 10 days ago and have watched and enjoyed a few of them.
Love your new tank along side your old one, I'm jealous! LOL
Thank you for guiding me and filling me up with confidence when I started doing this blindly. I'm the lone caretaker of my son's daycare fishtank.
I changed the substrate to the crushed coral sand that you recommended, unfortunately it had snail eggs in it, now I have an infestation.
So I'm going to buy a whole new tank and start over 😔 🤦♂️ that's why I'm here on this video now
Its just 2 fish, fancy red cap oranda goldfish and a plecco
Man I cant wait
Me too!! Counting down the days! 😁
I just wanna say I’m new to the aquarium habit and my gosh, your fish in the background ARE SO AMAZING. Thank you for spreading knowledge and keeping the fish hobby going strong 🔥
i've waited so long [i hope this is for non-members]
Yes sir, you can watch anytime after the premiere but try to make it Saturday morning so we can all watch together! 😁😁
Thank you for taking out time to put these videos out to help. Right now im working on getting a 125 gallon and im debating on getting sand or gravel.
Love the “clean sleek look”
Hi Kev. I was hoping to get your opinion on a new tank I’m setting up. A 75-Gallon Lake Tanganyika Tank. I have a question regarding how I should add these fish to their new home.
Just a little info about the tank (in its current state)...It's a 75 Gallon Display tank with a 40-Gallon Sump. The aquascape includes Aragonite sand and some crushed coral to buffer the PH, many pounds of Seiryu Stones that have been glued in place (to protect the Cichlids that like to dig), and a few hardy low-light plants. The tank has been filled (no fish yet) and filtering for about 5-weeks. Current water test readings show 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrites, and 10-20 ppm Nitrates. It's clearly in the cycling process.
I’m working with my local fish store to order 4-species of Lake Tanganyika fish for this tank. Approximately 20 juvenile fish (1-2 in size).
- Neolamprologus multifasciatus
- Neolamprologus leleupi
- Julidochromis transcriptus
- Cyprichromis leptosome
However, I’m realizing that his shipments are very erratic. If I’m fortunate enough to get everything I ordered, it will probably take months. What he does receive will most likely arrive in small partial shipments.
I’ve seen many videos about ways of acclimating new cichlids into an existing tank in order to minimize aggression, but that’s difficult for me to do. Most of my aquascape is glued in place, and once I place a fish in there it will be nearly impossible to get him out. Because of this my thought was to add all the fish at once (I know this is frowned upon). Just prior to stocking the tank I would be able to move several bags of bio-media and a couple of small sponge filters from an existing tank into the sump. I’d also start dosing the tank with Seachem Stability. My tank is already showing signs of cycling, so this would add to the beneficial bacteria that already exists.
My Dilemma…
Should I stick to my original plan of stocking this tank all at once, even though I may not be able to do that for another month (or longer), or should I slowly add the fish I ordered as they are received (and hope there’s limited aggression when I do so)?
Appreciate your opinion on this.
Man, you saved me. I made the mistake of buying my 3 year old fish and tank on same day without knowing how serious the fish game is lol. We lost Sophia day one (glow fish tetra) but we kept Ellie alive (by the grace of God lol) and this video! Our tank is looking excellent.. I had to trust the process and just like you said Prime and Stability worked wonders! Ellie, Sophia #2, Lily, Rose, and Brody (all named by my daughter) are living their best fish lives. Thank you!!
So glad to hear that you didnt give up and you're fish are now doing well! Losing fish, unfortunately, is part of the hobby, especially for beginners. As long as you keep learning as you go, you'll continue enjoying the journey! 😊
awesome - can't wait Kev !
Me too!! 😁
Having the same length tanks while one is smaller was a great eye candy hack!! Awesome video. You do works of wonders for beginner hobbies compared to other starting tank videos
Thanks! 😊👍
This guy is too good! 1 have been following your techniques. I don't think I'll ever stop having tanks!
Thank you bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
I love watching the fish in your 210 follow you around when you sped the video up while draining the 75
🤣 Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video
Thanks man I really wanted to get into this hobby and I got me a 20 long tank with 12 fish and you helped me start my tank, Thanks man!
Awesome! Glad I could help! You should also check out my playlist for beginners, it'll be very helpful for you - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
Black Magic Insta-cling window tint from Walmart.. its a game charger.. have put it on my 300g, 210g, 200g, 2x150s, 92g corner, 60g cube, 2x40g, 36g, 30g,... and several others that I've sold..
I got my 150 about 7 months ago. It is definitely heavy, making the long story short...the first guy that was "helping me" get it in place carcked on me and couldnt handle the weight. i literally had to hire someone else to help me get it in place smh lol
I have mine running with 2 Fx6 and 2 sunsun 704B
Keep up the good work kev!
Ayo ! I just started watching your videos and honestly you are the best and straight forward at giving out information !
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Love the Jarhead pic in the background, Semper Fi brother
Thanks Devil! OH RAA! 😁💪
I love the educational parts of the videos. Very knowledgeable
Seachem should totally sponsor you. I'm new with aquariums and I only got to know about seachem after watching your videos. Your videos are so very helpful, I've even taken down notes for future reference...lol the nerd in me just can't help it. You should consider publishing a book. Complete guide for beginners and for the advanced. A nerd like me would 100% buy it :)
lol, well Seachem finally took notice...a while after this video I became a Seachem ambassador! 😁 But thatnk you for that positive feedback! I have a book helping to get and keep crystal clear water in your tank, i'm sure you'd find that helpful as well! check it out here - bit.ly/clearH2O
Tinted my 72 gallon this weekend. Costed me $30 bucks. Worth the convenience for sure.
Kev,
I’ve just found your channel and have been binge watching for over an hour. I’ve been away from the hobby for over 25 yrs. Your knowledge and presentation style are almost hypnotic. I’m still not sure if I’m going to take the first step but I have subscribed, that could be construed as “ I’m in”
That is the first step! Congrats and welcome back bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful!
I like how your fish follow you where ever u go! Your tanks are beautiful!
You are awesome sir love the information. I’m new to the hobby and your videos are a tremendous help thank you for the time you take to do these videos. P.S love the info and stuff you use linked in the description helps out alot
Excellent job. I feel your excitement over the new tank.
Thank you!! 😁
One thing I love about your videos. Even though I have been in the hobby since 2020. I am learning what to do in emergencies. Bc things do happen!!!! So please please continue making videos like these bc sometimes things happen and you have to setup a new tank with no established media. Thank you thank you!!!! I am hopefully going to set up my 55 gallon this weekend to move my goldfish in there bc my boys are getting big 🤗
It’s my pleasure! 😁 Glad you’re finding the channel helpful! Congrats on the new tank upgrade! 💪
You the best on aquarium fish tank you deserve an award.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
It was great seeing that tank getting setup, i tried other types of backgrounds and they all looked terrible until I decided to paint the back, I also used rustoleum,but I did like 5 coats just to make sure, that paint is solid,non scratch and is a solid background, i love the aqua scape you did on this tank as well
It's funny watching the fish rush back & forth as you walk back & forth by them. lol
I hit the subscribe button as soon as he mentioned stability
Been watching your videos day one since i started keeping fish, that was 1 and half years ago, got 7 tanks now and did exactly what you mentioned and did in this video minus the stability, have no deaths thru all my tanks great advice! thanks!
Nice bro! Glad I could help 😊💪
I am about to try this way of starting with my new Betta tank. I am learning so much from your videos! I mean who wants to wait weeks before putting fish in a tank. Thank you
Not me! 🤣 Glad I could help!
been waiting for this to drop for days!!! Kev you out did your self, the clean crispness of the new tank setup is phenomenal.
Thank you my man! Glad you like it! Next week I’ll unbox the Americans goin in! 😁💪
I love your channel. I've learned a lot from it even though I've had fresh for years. I've still learned something from you.
I always painted the back glass but I used spray paint outdoors on nice days with no wind or inside the garage.
Nice!
Kev keep doing what you do brother. Although I'm a planted tank and tetra type, I absolutely LOVE the vid!! Also great listening to someone who understands the tanks beyond the step 1 basics. Keep em coming
Thank you bro, glad to hear you're enjoying the channel! 😊💪
Thanks for all your help!
Fish all survived and are finally doing good
Awesome! Glad to hear it!
THIS GUY IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST
Thank you bro!! 😊💪
Just got a 55 gallon setup 3 days ago and put in 4 cichlids and 2 wild bluegills. Subd!!
Thanks so much for the advice! I just switched from a 55 gallon to a 125 gallon long tank! I got a fx6 filter, that was supposed to be cycled already, but I'm not really sure. I'm gonna get some prime and stability now ! 😅 I have a few platys, mollies, one electric blue accara, few ottos, three plecos..two bristlenose an one clown. Also have a few snails, khuli loaches , and two dojo loaches. The dojo loaches are new. I dont want to lose my other fish 😢 I added a sponge filter that was in the 55 , so technically I did use a cycled filter media. Just not sure yet if it's enough to help the cycle.
Oh I also added my plants from the 55. Dwarf water lettuce, duck weed, hornwort, and two amazon swords. Hoping it helps
Re-watching as I set up my brand new 125 and FX6 :) A bday present from me to me .
Happy Birthday!! Best gift ever!! 😁💪
@@KaveManAquatics Thank you::) I am just getting to filling it today. Had some things happen that prevented me from doing it a month ago, I didn't realize it has been a month until I saw this post. That is bad! lol, I must do it today because I acquired a bunch of juvenile south American cichlids along the way and they are getting too big in the smaller tank. re we go! :)
Getting American chiclids tomorrow. Nj is getting better by the way he is eating and swimming around now, thanks for your advice.
Awesome!!! Glad to hear it!! 😁😁
This is the first time I have watched one of your videos. Well done! I am not a cichlid keeper (except for angelfish) however I enjoyed the content. BTW if that picture on the wall behind the tank is you I say Semper Fi!
It is 😊💪 Thank you! And I’m glad you enjoyed the video...check out the rest of the channel 😁
Hi kev, I just decoders your channel snd I think your channel is great, I've learnt so much about the cycling and cloudy water etc, I've been keeping fish for 40 year tropical, marine, ponds all sorts but I've just got lucky with Ammonia etc, now i know how to deal with it, just set up a 120 ltr tank for fancy goldfish fir the girlfriend, fish in to quickly, bam , cloudy water snd Ammonia vive taken 2 of 4 fish out for now till I get it under control, been using Api Ammonia lock, but now since watching your videos I've switched over to prime also bacteria bombs fish seem fine but Ammonia very high still,
Love to hear positive feedback from the veterans of the hobby! Thank you! I have a great video for you to take care of that ammonia - ruclips.net/video/gt6bP4_p7iA/видео.html
Nice work on the paint job, I used the same paint on my 75 gallon... I did threw on 4 coats all within 2 hrs just throwing a fan in between coats did the trick. enjoy the new 150 although I'm a bit late here.
Thank you bro. Yea adding the fan is a great idea!
I appreciate your service Marine. Oorah!
Thank you Sir, Semper Fi! 💪
Dude, I'm loving your vids! Been a minute since I've kept an aquarium (40ish years?) A lot has changed, thanks
for the content!
My pleasure bro, glad you’re enjoying the channel 😁💪
I really enjoyed this. I’m a beginner currrently watching your channel while I’m setting up my lil ol 10 gallon 🤣. New subby 👍🏾
Welcome to the hobby! Glad you found the channel and happy to hear you're enjoying it.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
Glad I found this channel. Your tanks are gorgeous!😍 This has inspired me to get my 65 gallon together again lol. Thank you🤗🤗🤗
Awesome, happy to hear you're getting back into it, and glad I could help!😊
Last time I setup a tank I bought the tank 110 gallon. Bought two filters. Put the two filters on two of my other heavily stocked cichlid tanks for a month. Setup the tank out the filters on and let it clear up over night. When I took the filters off one tank and put it on the new tank I didn't clean them. So the morning after setting up the tank I put 25 4-6 inch African Cichlids in. Never had a ammonia spike or nitrite. Never had an bacteria bloom and within two weeks I had 45 Cichlids in the tank. No stability or anything else. This was two almost three months ago. Still no spikes and haven't lost any fish. So just a suggestion if your going to get a tank decide what size your going to buy what fish your putting in it and buy the filters for it in advance. Set them up on one of your other tanks or if you don't have one ask a friend if you could put it on there for a month or so.
Using seeded media is always the best method to quickly cycle a new tank. The method I showed in this video was for those that dont have access to seeded media, like brand new tank owners entering the hobby.
GREAT VIDEO
Tank looks great
We just bought our daughter her first 20 gallon tank and have been watching your videos.
Thanks for the advice.
Peace ✌
I've always added fish on first day, no problems, just use dechlorinator and make sure temp is good and acclimate
Your tank and lifestyle is my dream bro! Don't forget the Addidas sandals for grip my brother! I could watch your videos all day!
Lol thanks bro! You’ll get there, just keep the dream alive! 😁💪
Just discovered your account yesterday, u probs make the best fish-keeping vids I’ve seen. Sick knowledge & passion bro, keep doin ur thing 👊🐠
Thank you bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😁💪
Great video Kev. Your a natural teacher. I cannot wait to get my tank up and running.
Thank you bro! I appreciate that, Glad Im able to help all you guys! 😊
If I add fish to a brand new 75 gallon tank following your cycling method does that tank also become the quarantine tank for those new fish?
If there werent any other fish already in there, yes. You're basically quarantining them by keeping them away from other fish 😊 You can medicate your entire 75 to ensure you kill any disease the new guys may come with. I would start with simple general cure and ich-x. But make sure there isnt any carbon in your filters. After 1 round of meds add the carbon to help remove all the meds.
Next time you want to get rid of the tannins. You could use a sous vide device instead of having to keep filling up with the plastic container with hot water over and over for 24 hours. The sous vide will keep the temperature you select for up to 90 hours at a time. The temperatures will never drop. You might have to add a little water now and then to compensate for the evaporation.👍
This is a great video Kev, so much info and the tank looks amazing! Congrats!!!!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for cutting to the point on how to do this.
My pleasure! 😁
Your personality and presentations are superb.
Thank you!! 😊💪
Kev, I use pillow cases to clean the sand. Works great!
blackout film works great too, that is what I use now, goes on with water and is easily removed if necessary.
Great setup bro...love your videos keep grinding them out. Also thank you for your service marine!
Thank you bro! Appreciate that! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! 😊
I used stability and prime for 3 weeks and it did absolutely nothing! My ammonia levels rose to 6 PPM, so I gave up at that point. I then decided to seed my tank with a seasoned sponge from an old tank -- boom! My tank cycled in two days.
Using seeded media is the number 1 way to cycle a tank instantly. But some people, like beginners with their first tank, dont have access to seeded media, which is when Prime and Stability can be used to cycle.
If your ammonia rose to 6ppm while using prime and stability then something was not allowing new beneficial bacteria to grow. Which can be caused by many things.
I'm ready for the video premiere, lets go!!!!
Hope you enjoyed it!