Things I No Longer Do Or Do NOT DO In My Aquariums

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  • Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
  • Well hello there!
    I was thinking the other day of a few things that I always did when starting out in the aquarium hobby that I no longer do (or visa versa) and thought I would talk about today. Maybe you are the same way or have some of your own examples that I hope you share!
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  • @abiskiier5985
    @abiskiier5985 4 месяца назад +2

    Something i never did when i started was quarantine new fish, i just brought them home and threw them in my tank. Lost a lot of good fish to various diseases before i learned my lesson, now its a 2 week qtine minimum even if the fish look perfectly healthy. I keep a 5.5 gallon cycled all the time just for this! Its saved me a lot of money from having to medicate some of my larger fish tanks. (I run the aquatic section at my LFS so i end up with a new rare fish to add to my collection about once a month ).

  • @FluorescentBetta
    @FluorescentBetta 12 дней назад +1

    I'm definitely not checking my water parameters like I used to. After about 7-10 months into the dirtied, planted tank I stopped b/c the parameters were so stabled. I just keep up with a 2.5 gal water change on the 20 long, every other week. And use the water for my house plants - it makes them flower 🙂.

  • @CK-solutions
    @CK-solutions 4 месяца назад +3

    Absolutely. The filtration in a small tank determines whether it becomes an algae farm or not. I had a friend suggest I turn my small internal filter upside down, so it blows the debris from the bottom - circulating them up to the top to be sucked in. This was great, because the fish love to play in and out of the current but it also sweeps the floor.
    I did one better though. by placing a small hang-on filter next to the other filter, with a skimmer. So there's surface water movement for oxygen exchange while the skimmer catches depress too. This new system is making it harder for algae to grow, but not impossible and my little school of pygmy corydoras and CPD's are thriving.

  • @Soccerchick66
    @Soccerchick66 4 месяца назад +6

    I am only 6 months into this hobby, but have resolved never to do a dark tank again. I was so excited to create a scape I named "The Enchanted Forest". However, the combination of the black sand, black background and the micranthemum melting has left it so desolate looking that my husband has named it "Mordor".😂

  • @flameangel202
    @flameangel202 2 дня назад

    In recent times got back into the hobby. I have three Betta fish, I'm trying my hand at a bit of Aqua scaping so tend to use hob filters, which are new to me as mostly experienced internal filters and a sump when we had a 400 litres Marine tank.
    I have done opposite, gone from big tanks, although we still have a 4 foot tank with our Turtle in it, to smaller tanks around 6.5 gallons for the Bettas.

  • @juancastaner2576
    @juancastaner2576 3 месяца назад +2

    Been doing this for over 50 years. The biggest tank i had setup was a 350 gallon acrylic saltwater setup. Now that i almost 60 years old the biggest i will go is a 60 cube. I recently sold 2 125gal setups and now have 2 60 gallon cubes because that is the biggest i can move on my own. But yes i love a huge tank!!! 😂
    The 60 cubes are planted no filter set ups back to my as a kid living on a tropical island with small nano fish.

  • @ellaaqua
    @ellaaqua 4 месяца назад +4

    I was a part of the "black sand gang" too. It had to be black. I now feel like it shrinks my scape. My new favorite sand is Crystal River from Petsmart. Its a med grain light color sand. I also no longer use filter cartridges. Such a waste of money. And lastly, no built in 3D backgrounds. You can't change up the backgroun and they are a pain to keep looking good. I am a new subscriber to your channel. Keep up the great videos!

  • @feliciaheater5548
    @feliciaheater5548 4 месяца назад +6

    Mopani wood - it looks awesome in stores, but I HATE the tannins.

  • @stevecox8066
    @stevecox8066 4 месяца назад +4

    For backgrounds, I'm still using the parchment paper with LED light shinning through on my 10 gallon shrimpy tank (based on a previous Small Scape video). Love the glow and changing colors as the mood strikes!

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +2

      Love it!! So happy to hear it - it’s such a great look!

  • @GrumpyGillsFishing
    @GrumpyGillsFishing 4 месяца назад +3

    One thing I used to do when I first started this hobby was constantly worrying about my livestock. I no longer do this at least not to the same extent.
    In place of this I’m just more mindful about where I’m buying my fish, and whether they look healthy or not.

  • @cathyhendrix7552
    @cathyhendrix7552 4 месяца назад +19

    I'm probably gonna get some opposition for this, but here goes. I don't do weekly water changes anymore. BECAUSE I have to fill my tank up at least 15% TWICE a week and I'm adding water that totals 30% due to evaporation. I will vacuum the substrate as needed. My water parameters are perfect and I cut out a weekly chore that really wasn't needed. And with 0 nitrites and 0-5 nitrates, it seemed redundant to me. So fish are happy and I'm certainly happy, so it's a win/win for the hometeam🎉.

    • @alexcarrier3604
      @alexcarrier3604 4 месяца назад +7

      Same. No opposition here😊

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 4 месяца назад +7

      As long as parameters are good and stable, no need to overwork yourself! I do water changes more or less monthly and top off as needed.

    • @lizettebusquets4305
      @lizettebusquets4305 4 месяца назад +4

      I used to do water changes weekly as well. I'm now doing them every 3-4 weeks. I have to top them off weekly due to evaporation and find that this enough to keep all inhabitants happy. The only one that gets a weekly change is the saltwater tank.

    • @GrumpyGillsFishing
      @GrumpyGillsFishing 4 месяца назад

      Watch your TDS. The dissolved solids do not evaporate with the water. If all you do is top it off you will eventually end up with incredibly hard water.

    • @melissaskinner4501
      @melissaskinner4501 4 месяца назад

      I only top off

  • @claudetteevert-dj9jt
    @claudetteevert-dj9jt 4 месяца назад +4

    Holy cow!!! The tank with the winter picture background is so beautiful and different, absolutely love it!

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you, Claudette, so kind of you! ☺️

    • @valeriee9532
      @valeriee9532 3 месяца назад +2

      Last Winter I used Christmas wrapping paper that had ice skaters on a frozen pond with surrounding trees as a backdrop. I loved it. It wasn’t as pretty and the winter picture in this video, but it was different.

  • @audrameyer9558
    @audrameyer9558 4 месяца назад +12

    Hi Joanna 🤗 This was fun, thank you.
    I don't paint the back glass of my tanks anymore. I use film that can be removed easily should the mood strike.

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi Audra - happy Friday! I agree! Woop!🙌

    • @wendihamlett105
      @wendihamlett105 4 месяца назад +1

      Me too! I love the choices, ease of use and of course the price!!!

  • @BigFoot-158
    @BigFoot-158 6 дней назад

    I totally agree with no sponge filter in a scape. They belong in a fish only breeding tank.

  • @LadeanaWhite
    @LadeanaWhite 4 месяца назад +4

    Hi Joanna! I’m a dirted tank with pool filter sand cap lots of plants fan.Changed everything for me. Happy fish, healthy plants, minimal upkeep. Out of my 6 tanks the last I just set up (20long) I did change it up a bit. I added thin layer of natural pea gravel to top the sand. Loving the look with mopani wood, elephant stone and mostly crypts, Java fern and frogbit floaters. Sponge filter and air stone. Stocked with CPDs, Neon green Kubotai and my Reticulated Hillstream Loaches. Background is black aquarium film and a sunrise/day/sunset/ moonlight lighting.
    Before, in the 60’s, I had the charcoal/Angel floss box filter. And that tank was a 10 gal metal frame slate bottom tank! Wish I still had that tank! In the 70’s-80’s under gravel filter with gravel. Plastic plants ruled 😆
    My how(my) aquarium keeping has changed thru the years!
    Love your channel and PrimeTime, never miss a stream. 😊☮❤🐠🦐🪴

    • @SuperBoppy
      @SuperBoppy 3 месяца назад +1

      Yes!!!! Same thing. I struggled with my tanks until I switched them over to this method - a total game-changer (thank you, Father Fish).

  • @tinynina76
    @tinynina76 Месяц назад

    Just got back into this hobby after a 10 year break. Had 4 tanks back "in the day", all with charcoal filters. Now I thought I'd try the sponge filters that I've heard so much about. I'll see how it goes...🤔

  • @CraigCampbell-lb9jv
    @CraigCampbell-lb9jv 4 месяца назад +4

    I absolutly love the picture of the snowy brook behind the tank, awesome idea!

  • @NamelessNancy1312
    @NamelessNancy1312 2 месяца назад +1

    When i got into tanks i wanted bare bottom or gravel (rainbow style 😂) and i wanted big filters etc. Now im dirted deep sandbed planted tanks using under gravel filters. Its fun going thru all the styles of media nd filtration. Artificial into natural ❤

  • @SterlingStudios
    @SterlingStudios Месяц назад

    Something I seem to forget until I'm vac the gravel is gravel vac before root tabs. I know sounds ridiculous but it's just something I tend to forget

  • @Shadstar256
    @Shadstar256 4 месяца назад +1

    The snowscape looks great! I stopped using the fake moss balls, which just made a mess. Same with the painted gravel. Stopped trying to keep fussy expensive plants and have gone to elodia, water wisteria, java ferns, and anubias. Way less hassle! I put in some silk plants if I want a color pop. Saving me so much money and frustration!

  • @bonniegoodwin5653
    @bonniegoodwin5653 4 месяца назад +3

    Great video! When I started I wanted to try a tank using aqua soil. I will never do that again. It has caused me nothing but problems. I know some people have good luck but that one tank has been the bane of my aquarium hobby! Thanks for the info!

    • @GrumpyGillsFishing
      @GrumpyGillsFishing 4 месяца назад +1

      What issues did you have with it?

    • @Chimichuru4782
      @Chimichuru4782 4 месяца назад

      I’ve used it with good luck but I cap with sand

  • @AverageJoeTanks
    @AverageJoeTanks 3 месяца назад +1

    I also don't use black sand. Lately, I've been using pool filter sand with a couple of cups of black sand mixed in. It provides a nice contrast and looks very natural.

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  3 месяца назад

      Ooooh - duh! Why didn’t I think of that?! Thank you!!

    • @TheOnlyJMJ
      @TheOnlyJMJ 3 месяца назад +1

      That’s interesting. I just started up fish keeping. I went with black sand, but think that maybe I should have mixed it.

  • @pattykake7195
    @pattykake7195 3 месяца назад

    I do agree with the backdrop thing…I now dislike my two black backed tanks and plan on selling them. I now just put the white frosted backing on as it can be removed if you
    change your mind…👍🏽👍🏽

  • @terrymartins2552
    @terrymartins2552 4 месяца назад +2

    The main thing I do now is try to keep it as simple as possible, more time enjoying and less time stressing. I went worrying about algae to almost embracing it….

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      Very encouraging words, Terry, thank you 😊. I too have enjoyed embracing simplicity.

    • @MeanOldLady
      @MeanOldLady 14 дней назад

      My filthiest algae tank is now my clearest with no filtration.
      Not sure what magic finally happened, but am so glad the algae uglies are over with! ^^

  • @James_NatureAquatics
    @James_NatureAquatics 3 месяца назад

    Definitely agree I went small but then went larger and larger but still keep small and shallow! However still want my 180P tank eventually 😅

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  3 месяца назад +1

      I love shallow! So many more fun options with that. I do hope you someday get your 180p! It would be breathtaking.

  • @Scaperoot79
    @Scaperoot79 4 месяца назад +1

    Fun video! Your tanks look great🤩 Something I used to do when I started was to buy plants just based on seeing them in someone else's scape, without any research into the requirements or others' experience. I learned my lesson and now I stick to easy plants like crypts, Anubias, Buce, Java ferns, etc.

  • @growclipbonsaiforseniors1951
    @growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice 5 point review. I used to do hang on back filters, but not anymore. Back in the day when I was young, I did undergravel filters. I did 3 tanks with them. Back in the day, I used those plastic inside the tank filters with floss and charcoal. Now I just use them with the floss. I use sponge filters. I like using them because all that muck that comes out of them when I clean them goes to watering all my plants and bonsai trees. After all, for me, it is free organic fertilizer. Substrates are hit and miss with me, but I use different ones, like you do, just to get something different in the tanks. Stay well, Johanna and enjoy a relaxing cup of tea tonight.

  • @Atlas92936
    @Atlas92936 4 месяца назад +1

    Recently saw your Hydrocotyle Tripartita video after I ordered some Hydrocotyle Tripartita tissue culture! So excited to get it in my tank!

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад

      Oooh how fun - enjoy! What a cutie little plant!

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 4 месяца назад

    This is a great video today! And I agree with your take on substrates and filters!

  • @zoenoel8166
    @zoenoel8166 4 месяца назад

    I definitely like the small tanks but unless it’s a temporary setup or for shrimp I feel bad haha cause fish definitely need more room I now have two 10 gallons and one 8 gallon tank

  • @paulbjork5976
    @paulbjork5976 3 месяца назад +1

    Pond mud and sand collected from the Mississippi river keep adding plants also collected from local canals and ponds

  • @Shmu22
    @Shmu22 4 месяца назад

    I had an undergravel filter in my first tank in the 70's ... now mostly hang on the back with a few mini sponge filters (more as back up for ready beneficial bacteria). I used to only use gravel but now all my tanks are sand (two with pool filter sand and one with black diamond sand) ... it's nice to have a variety of substrate colors. I used to use black paper as a background ... more recently used some of my scrapbook paper ... one has a stone pattern and one has a paint peeling off of wood pattern. Love them both.

  • @davidbaker6382
    @davidbaker6382 4 месяца назад

    Very helpful video, thank you!

  • @VaAquarist
    @VaAquarist 4 месяца назад +2

    Great video. As always!! Mr. Primetime is lucky to have you! Happy V day!

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      Aww thank you so much - I will remind him 🤭. Happy vday (week) to you too!

  • @jay-remedy-plz
    @jay-remedy-plz 4 месяца назад

    I’ve had over a dozen tanks and never used sand because I always expected it to either stay cloudy or bunch up on one side. Gravel, Dolomite, Aqua Soil or glass bottom. Habits have a way of sneaking up on us!

  • @diva555sg
    @diva555sg 3 месяца назад

    Can show the picture of the filter & aeration pump & maintenance when you mentioned it. Thanks.

  • @carlam.9529
    @carlam.9529 4 месяца назад

    Thank you !!

  • @mrhellboy218
    @mrhellboy218 4 месяца назад

    I used black sand only once with cherry shrimp and I think it looked great, made the cherries pop. But I do prefer a more natural substrate colour too

  • @GabbyRocio
    @GabbyRocio 4 месяца назад

    Great tips.

  • @happycamperslivehere.6101
    @happycamperslivehere.6101 4 месяца назад

    I use fabric for the back drop on my tanks. They are nano tanks, so I can hold the fabric on with clear tape. If it gets wet, no problem. If I want to change it out, easy to do. Not to mention it is inexpensive.

  • @juli8vdberg562
    @juli8vdberg562 10 дней назад

    I have a beautiful blue light, black crystal sand (substrate under in the back), grey rocks and driftwood and wondering what one fish would do sparkle and jump out in its colours under blue light?! A honey gold gourami or scarlet badis or panda mollies?

  • @Jstarr993
    @Jstarr993 4 месяца назад

    Interesting video! I love the idea. Great video. When I first started I was okay with snails, now I will shut down a tank if I see one lol. Also when I first got into the hobby I never used house plants now I have a house plant in each aquarium! The backdrop was the same for me, didn't use it, but now I need it. Filtration was the same now I'm all sponge.

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад

      I agree with the snails - 🐌 especially trumpet snails 🤢. Might I ask, what are your favorite houseplants to use?

  • @joestoddart772
    @joestoddart772 4 месяца назад

    I gave CO2 a try, but used one of those small fluval kits with the disposable refills. After a year of buying refills, I gave up. I was pretty new at plants, too, but it never seemed to help me keep stem plants any better.

  • @tapprs
    @tapprs 4 месяца назад

    So what kind of filter do you prefer right now? I'm liking the internal filters (sicce shark) because it's all black, totally quiet, and easy to hide up off the "ground" of the tank with plants and aquascaping.

  • @corinnegunter3889
    @corinnegunter3889 4 месяца назад

    Light sand is what I used to do and I loved it at first but my plants struggled and so I went to a finer gravel in black. The black makes it easier for me to see my red and yellow shrimps and I think its easier to clean up than the sand. My plants are thriving and Im trying to find places to put all the extra I now have!

    • @Soccerchick66
      @Soccerchick66 3 месяца назад

      What is the name of your finer black gravel?

  • @cindymetcalfe1878
    @cindymetcalfe1878 3 месяца назад

    I use window film. Frosted and led in the back 🎉hobf are the best

  • @Kais_Aquarium
    @Kais_Aquarium 4 месяца назад

    Awesome vid, I totally went through these phases haha

  • @sewerrat7612
    @sewerrat7612 4 месяца назад

    Used to keep larger tanks have gone smaller over the years. kept bettas and south American chiclids first 8 years or so know mostly tetra gourami and inverts.

  • @chriscyr4982
    @chriscyr4982 4 месяца назад

    Several of my tanks have UGFs in tandem with a HOB or Internal filter. Because I like UGF's I'm kinda obligated to use gravel. Many millions of years ago I'd buy black pebbles but they were painted and after a year or so the paint cracks and wears away. Yuk Now I use pea-gravel and pick away and white stones. There is a black gravel that's just right but it costs a fortune. I like the brown look anyway. Happy St. Valentine's Day

  • @cherylbelott
    @cherylbelott 4 месяца назад +2

    When starting the hobby I thought gravel was the only substrate option. I don’t exclusively use it on my planted tanks anymore.

    • @angiebear8727
      @angiebear8727 4 месяца назад

      Same here

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  3 месяца назад

      Hello there! Gosh, I missed a BUNCH of comments last week. You and me both with the gravel. I sure do like mixing the pea gravel in with sand now. 😊

  • @IC_Hennessy
    @IC_Hennessy 4 месяца назад

    Following stocking guides religiously. Thinking that I needed a centerpiece + schooling fish + bottom feeders to make my tank more balanced.
    Constantly changing water to keep things "clean," while not taking tank parameter stabililty into account.

  • @1997goldwing
    @1997goldwing 4 месяца назад

    Another great video!

  • @user-rk3ue9wz8l
    @user-rk3ue9wz8l 4 месяца назад

    Back in the 1980's I only liked using undergravel filters and now 40 years later I still use them in combination with hob and sponge fillers as well.

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      There are a lot of folks who remain loyal to that type of filter 😊

  • @carnavalbaby
    @carnavalbaby 4 месяца назад

    I also moved away from the sponge filters… for now. Kinda like using small canister filters

  • @ruthwalker5179
    @ruthwalker5179 4 месяца назад

    The one thing that I’d *like to* change is my heaters. I’ve never found a heater that I like for my small tanks. I got one of the small preset types but a 5 gallon tank is only 75°. Crazy.

  • @bonniegoodwin5653
    @bonniegoodwin5653 4 месяца назад

    My fish kept dying even though my water parameters seemed normal. I used bagged pond soil, about an inch, topped with three inches give or take with sand. The one thing I noticed was that even though I had sand in the front of my tank there was some kind of black leaching. When I emptied the tank the smell was so bad it made me want to gag. So I know something was wrong just not what.

  • @petroboomn7491
    @petroboomn7491 4 месяца назад

    One type of filter you didn't mention! My personal obsession: Internal Sump Filters! Ever since I bought a Fluval Flex Cube I've been hooked on this type of 3 Chamber (you can also make it 2 chamber or 1 chamber) filter design. I like it due to ease of maintenance, clean aesthetic, all filter components stay inside the glass tank, and no water leaves the tank ever! You do need some DIY skills, but I have made several now in 10 and 20 gallon tanks. You buy acrylic sheets in the sizes you want, add holes or slots, and then Silicone caulk the components into the back of the tank. Add a circulation pump to the last chamber and media to the middle chamber (sponges, bioballs, floss, etc.) The downside is you lose about 10%-15% of the tank's footprint to the filter wall.

    • @pattykake7195
      @pattykake7195 3 месяца назад

      I have a white flex..it is so beautiful..my favourite tank…👍🏽👍🏽

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  3 месяца назад

      Good points! 😊

  • @sinister1891
    @sinister1891 4 месяца назад

    Very fun vid

  • @davidglover7949
    @davidglover7949 4 месяца назад

    I've decided to not do tanks smaller than 7.5 gallons. Unfortunately it's almost just as much work as a larger aquarium in the 10-50 gallon range for me. I'd rather spend that time on larger setups that don't evaporate in 2 days.

  • @CraigCampbell-lb9jv
    @CraigCampbell-lb9jv 4 месяца назад

    What time is it?!....... Small scape time, great video Joanna❤

  • @mikelane4005
    @mikelane4005 4 месяца назад

    Hi, Joanna, can't wait to see you and Mr. Primetime at the Quad City Fish Swap this coming weekend. I will definitely stop by your table and say hi. I don't want to bother you if you are super busy, but would it be cool to get a picture with you two?

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi Mike! How exciting! Buuutttt…you will be seeing Jason and my sister there. I will be at the GCCA swap that same day. Please say hi and take your pic with Jason though no matter how busy!!! 😊

    • @mikelane4005
      @mikelane4005 4 месяца назад

      Well that's disappointing that you won't be there, but I will for sure stop by. 🙂

  • @XionixZTV
    @XionixZTV 4 месяца назад

    New tank? Dark start method. No constant water changes during cycling, no algae after cycling. It has worked perfectly every time for me.

  • @saneshadow
    @saneshadow 14 дней назад

    What fishes are those at 6:19?

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover 4 месяца назад

    Where can we find black sand now?

  • @donpettit7107
    @donpettit7107 3 месяца назад

    No more canister filters. Too hard to clean, too easy to leak, too hard to monitor for cleaning.
    HOBs and maybe a sump or above tank trickle filter, but no more canisters.

  • @Lizardlafemme
    @Lizardlafemme 26 дней назад

    Bleach. I mean omg. It just goes to show you how platforms like yours make a difference. Your channel has taught me more than i knew i could learn about some thimgs.

  • @nabokovfan87
    @nabokovfan87 4 месяца назад

    Starting.... Use the cheapest things you can find, no research, just avoid what looks like the cheapest siphon or light or tweezers and go from there.
    Now... I only use certain brands because parts have lasted or because the use and feel is always much better.
    Also....
    Not having a stand vs actually having a good stand.

  • @jazzkatt1919
    @jazzkatt1919 2 месяца назад

    Two things. No more gravel, I like sand much better. No more saving money by passing up frameless tanks. Sure, they cost a bit more, but when all is said and done, it's a drop in the final cost bucket.
    Now that I think of it, a third thing. I will never, ever again do a fish-in cycle on more than one tank at a time, no matter how impatient I might get. All my fish survived; I almost did not.
    🙄

  • @peetos-chan2835
    @peetos-chan2835 4 месяца назад

    👍👍👍

  • @dynamicdeadhead
    @dynamicdeadhead 4 месяца назад

    6:21 What kind of fish is that?! ❤

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад

      Those are Rummynose rasboras! 🤩

  • @andreagalda28
    @andreagalda28 4 месяца назад +1

    Black gravel... never again. Also, aquarium kits... they are often poor quality and I end up upgrading the components anyway.

  • @wheelbite14
    @wheelbite14 4 месяца назад

    Something that I'll never do again is dirted tanks. I was really into them a few years ago. It's such a mess when pulling up rooted plants, and all those nutrients in the water column always give me huge algae outbreaks. I still like black sand, but I'm really liking the active flora substrate from Petsmart. Also, those 2.5 gallon tanks are great for "pest" snails. Scape them with anubias, buce, or crypts and throw in some snails. It's fun and super low maintenance!

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      All great points! That’s an AWESOME suggestion on how to use a 2.5g !🙌

  • @FinnegansFish
    @FinnegansFish 4 месяца назад

    I no longer change water.......with buckets. Python all the way!

    • @chrissyjunker5930
      @chrissyjunker5930 3 месяца назад

      I bought a power pump to add to the python, it’s amazing and makes water changes so fast!

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth 4 месяца назад +1

    Ditto, I recently did a tank with Fluorite and dirt (for crypts) and this was a big mistake. I should have stuck with my usual way of fluorite on bottom, aquasoil and then sand or fine gravel. I thought I was being clever, LOL. NOT. Dirt is ok if you do it right, otherwise it's a big disaster. The other thing is don't be cheap, it will cost you in the end.

  • @jamesparadigm
    @jamesparadigm 4 месяца назад

    💚💙💜💜

  • @jennifermartin506
    @jennifermartin506 4 месяца назад

    I evolved to dirted tanks

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад

      I appreciate those like you who can maintain them 😊

  • @jkim3323
    @jkim3323 4 месяца назад

    First time when i was thinking of getting a tank i thought 1 gal will be enough
    Did some research ppl said to get at least a 10g. So bought a 10g
    Took me literally 2 hours after setting it up to realize 10g is so small so boguth a used 20g
    Took me 5 min in my car back to home to realize that 10g and 20g is not that different in size 😂
    I am going to stick with this 20g for awhile and upgrade many steps to a huge one instead of getting a 50g then 100g and so on 😂

  • @thomasfarrow7053
    @thomasfarrow7053 4 месяца назад

    Add: Don't sleep with the fishes!!

  • @sammiiejayde9438
    @sammiiejayde9438 4 месяца назад +1

    plastic plants!! i cant stand to look at them anymore...was always scared of real plants dying but actually they are so much easier to maintain. Petition to ban all plastic plants lol

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад +1

      Haha - isn’t that funny, I think we all start there. 😊

  • @Peregrine1989
    @Peregrine1989 4 месяца назад +2

    My big thing is to consider EXACTLY what purpose I want the driftwood to serve.
    I have a habbit of picking very large pieces of Drift wood, that took up a lot of space, and it kinda misses the point. I see the fish less (because it blocks them), they only get 1 obvious line of sight break out of it and its not really able to be aqua scaped around. Instead smaller, more branching pieces of wood, or wood with holes in it, is the right call.

    • @thesmallscape
      @thesmallscape  4 месяца назад

      Yes!!!! I’ve NOT liked many a scape for just that reason. Excellent point. 🙌