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Kev, what I really wanted to express in my comment here is how ENJOYABLE it is to listen to you teach. I'm enthused and enlightened by your in depth "aquarium environment and systematic framework" focus. Been doing fish for the better part of 50 years and I learn new USEFUL info from YOU and others each and everyday! Thank you!!
Glad to hear that bro! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Me and my son love your channel. He recently wanted fish and chose cichlids so your page has been a great help to keep not only me but little man knowledgeable about our new pets. Instead of t.v he enjoys watching the tanks thanks kev 🐟🐟🐟
I have never used any type of salt on my tanks because I wasnt sure why i needed to. This video was very helpful because it helps answer my questions. Thank you so much:)
Great video as always!! The only time I really used aquatic salt is when I got my Shubunkins! Before I added them into my tank (and after my tank cycled) I put a bit of salt into my tank! Just really a precaution after I just got them from the store! Just to prevent anything! My two fishys are healthy and doing well! I LOVE the content you make!
Thanks Kev! I've been using the API Aquarium salt for year's now. I use it every few Month's for promoting their health and as a disease preventative. I remember you talking about this in the past. I don't use it now as frequently as I did before. Everything has been good! ❤😊
After the recommendation of a VERY knowledgeable friend and Discus breeder in London, I've added normal table sea salt to my tank to treat a little ich that was present on my tank boss for some time. Fish already looks much better in 2 days. And I think, my already colorful cichlids even have more intense colors now. The table salt I used is pure with trace elements of anti caking agent (Silicon Dioxide and sodium ferrocyanide) that is nowhere near any amount harmful to fish. Normal pure table salt, even with iodine and anti caking agents is fine to use as treatment or in lower amounts, as a preventative. I don't think paying more money is worth it. My friend gives lectures in Universities on fish and is a reputable discus breeder in London. He has successfully used table salt as treatment for decades. Thank you for the very informational video on the different types of salt and their uses.
I agree the iodine amounts are so insignificant that it isnt harmful at all. My issue with the table salt is the caking agents. I just dont feel comfortable with using it. But if its working well for you, I'm glad to hear it! 💪
Man I was about put table salt ....glad I found your channel as I got a guppy being bullied and sitting bottom tank for 2 days ...I put in quarantine in a new tank and it's by himself hope will leave and survive.. break my heart see fish unwell and I don't have a penny atm ...as a new beginner didnt know all those things just bought ammonia remover dechlorinator and plenty food immagine I get everything I thought was needed for them but was wrong ... Kev thanks for all the free lessons
If U can recommend me what's I should buy also what medicine I will thankfully... As I think not sure if he got swim bladder or fin rot due the other guppy's peck his tail ... heartbreaking bro
Glad I could help bro. The best thing was to isolate him in his own tank. Start with Seachem Paraguard and Stress Guard and even a bit of aquarium salt to help the healing process. Most important thing is clean water so stay on top off water changes.
I went to pet smart and there was a guy watching your video on his phone looking for tips lol I said hey it’s kaveman and we talked about how I’ve been watching your videos to help me with my 40 gallon fancy gold fish tank. It’s a breeze to maintain now since I started using things like purigen and set up my canister. I’m setting up another 55 gallon soon because I feel confident enough after learning so much.
Ahhh been looking for a good video for how to use this (I’ve never used it before and one of my EBA’s has a clamped fin thing going on) and honestly your videos are so good at just telling us what the hell to do- always come to your vids first!! Thankyou! Also I definitely do not have the tank size (or body strength lol) for an Arowana but those guys are some beauts!! Thanks for the vids Kev, I’ve learned so much from them! 🙏🏼
Really enjoy your videos and I only use Seachem products only because of your great directions and your presentation and awesome personality. Thank you so much.
I was always curious if I could use cichlid lake salt and cichlid trace together..To make myself an easy reminder I have a 12 month calendar on my fridge. Takes about 15 mins and I go through the whole year and write down what to do on what day and it made my life so much easier..Hope this helps.Thank you for this video Kev
If you found something that works well for you keep at it! 😁 I have an entire video on using cichlid salt and Trace together…check it out - ruclips.net/video/I06SM0d5SYw/видео.htmlsi=DX5dHnDtuADrx3p0
Love the video I have 1400 of fish tanks never used it the fish seem to love it I wish I used it years earlier but I was scared to the fish are happy thanks
Instant Ocean Sea salt is the best, IMO. I’ve been using it for years. I dissolve it in hot water, then pour it in at water changes. I haven’t had any type of parasitic, bacterial, fin or any other type of breakouts in my tanks since I started using it years ago. The Rift lakes are literally diluted sea water anyway. IDK, just my 2 cents! Blessings.
How long should I use paraguard to treat ich? And should I be doing daily water changes when using or one big water change when I finish treat with paraguard?
Hi i do agree with some of what you said but i have live plants and i use salt i put a bit in at water change times and so far i have had NO problems. i have guppies and Endler's, algae eaters, snails, gobies, cory's and all have had no problems using the salt.
What up Kev, I have 5 feather fin squeakers and live plants 🪴 should I avoid using aquarium salt I used to have pictus Cats and they didn’t mind but I’ve never tried with feather fins ( synodontis Eupterus )
It's good to learn something new about fishkeeping while I'm a veteran. I never used salt in my tanks but after this video there's a chance I will if it is necessary. 👍
Definitely appreciate the video. Yes feels soooooo controversial. I would be afraid of accidently making my fresh water aquarium become a salt water tank. Lol great video.
Thanks Kev for explaining the different types of salt. Can you measure the amount of salinity in your tank with a refractometer? Or does it only work with certain salt types...i.e. salt water tanks.
Not at all. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh
Kev, Wonderful video on aquarium slats and the different ones available. I have heard of epsom baths for fish if they have Bloat and stuff. In my CA/SA tank I dose salt also but not a lot just enough to put some in the water. In my 55 gal and 20 long planted tanks I can’t really use a lot of salt. I use half the dose if I do dose aquarium salt. Because as you know some plants are sensitive to salt in the water. Appreciate the videos brother. Do we have any new tanks coming in? Are you going to dabble into saltwater? Hehe😂❤
Big bro kave love your expertise and how to break it down for the people! How many teaspoons or tablespoons of aquarium fresh water salt should I use in my 55 gallon tank
So I have had my peacock and hap tank set up for for almost 6 months, would it be ok to start with cichlid lake salt now? Or would it shock the fish because I have never used it? And if I do use it how do you keep the water in balance, if I do what I think is a 50% water change and let's say it's 45% and I add 50% of cichlid salt for my water volume, the salt content would slowly rise if that makes sense, would it be ok to skip a salt does ever now and again or would that bother the fish because it isn't consistent? And does cichlid lake salt help with health of the fish?
I have a roughly 5 or 7 inch comet goldfish with dropsy in a 10k+ gallon pond. None of the other 40 or so fish in there have any problems but this one has dropsy. It has bloated slowly over several months, i originally thought it was eggs until the scales started to pinecone. I do not believe the problem is anything other than bad genetics because it's a comet based on none of the other fish being affected for several months. But I want to relieve the bloating with salt. Once I remove him from the pond and put him in a quarantine tank what kind and how much salt should I use to suck the water out that is swelling him?
The use of salts was common and dates very far back. It fell out of favor around the time all of these aquarium “products” began to be marketed to the general public. When I started In this hobby I couldn’t get a goldfish to live more than a few months…..until I discovered salts……….One discussion with an “old guy” and Iwas suddenly successful.
Certain salts are essential for water hardness, such as you mentioned for the Africans, thats why i dosed seachem African lake salt due to my low gh and Malawi buffer for ph and kh. Not a lot of people talk about gh and kh as it is important per regional cichlid. Central American cichlids can get away with close matching parameters as Africans whereas MOST south american cichlids require soft low alkaline water. The only SA cichlids that can get away with 7.4-7.8 ph with slight water hardness are umbee, oscars, red terrors and green terrors. Sorry Kev, love the videos and went overboard lmao. Can you do a video about seachem American cichlid salt?
No worries brother, I appreciate you dropping more facts! 😁 I could try, but I dont think I could say too much about just the American Salt. it would be a pretty short video lol
@@KaveManAquatics or possibly do a short for american cichlid salt and the essentials for most American cichlids and cichlid salt for Africans and just do a quick explanation on water hardness. If I had a channel I'd invite you to do the explanation brother. Keep dropping gems!
Awesome video. My question is if I dose with cichlid salt on a regular basis, can I also dose aquarium salt at the same time for health? I have some flashing going on and it is not ich. Meds have not stopped it. Thought aquarium salt might help. It's not bad, but I can't figure it out.
Occasional flashing is ok. They might have irritation to changes in temp or PH which occur naturally. If its excessive flashing then you could have a problem. Dosing cichlid salt for them regularly is great, if you wanted to also dose Aquarium salt do it sparingly 1-2 months apart. Thats how I use both. 😁
Check water for ammonia and nitrites. Also when dosing cichlid lake salt, get an API GH and kh test kit to check and make your other parameters are up to spec
If you meant Africans and Tiger Oscars, those fish require different water parameters. So one of them wont be in their natural water. I assume you have alot more Africans so use the Cichlid lake salt for them,
I use 2 Tablespoons of Natural Sea Salt(Non Iodized), 1 Tablespoon of Epson Salt and 1 Teaspoon of baking soda per 10 Gallons on my 55 Gallon Mbuna tank as a buffer for about 2 months now. I only doze my tank up to 40 gallons I won't go over. They seem to be thriving and started breeding 3 days after I started using it. I do 50 percent water changes weekly so I only dose for 20 gallons every water change. Should I switch to cichlid salt?
If you’re sure you found the sweet spot you can continue dosing baking soda without a problem if you prefer that. The cichlid salt won’t raise KH or PH, it raises your GH (hardness) they would benefit from the cichlid salt.
I tried your app, am I able to log when I do a water change or a canister clean, I don't see anywhere to log this into. Also can I change the date format and switch to metric (liters not gallons), or is this app only intended for Americans?
The units of measure are being updated and tested right now, app update coming very soon. And yes you will be able to log and keep track of all maintenance done. 😁💪 It’s a young app getting better everyday through user feedback and regular updates. 😁
I keep a saltwater and freshwater tank side by side and every week when I do 80% water change on the freshwater cichlids I add 5 gallons of saltwater from my water change.
Glad I could help bro! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - ruclips.net/video/KDzQdmX8tZ0/видео.html - aquabuildr.com
@KaveManAquatics So I called Seachem tech support. Apparently when doing a water change you have to add Malawi ph buffer at the very end. I was adding it with the Cichlid lake salt and ph was staying at 7. Now I wait a 1/2 hour after water changing.Add the buffer and boom ph at 8.2 perfect.
Where we have to label something for having coconut water, but not sucralose. Fake sugars are so bad for the non diabetic that they trick your body into believing broccoli is not different than mountain dew. Probably not great for the average person who thinks 'diet' means better. We should pay teachers better. People are getting ... less smart
Hey everyone. I’m giving away some Mbuna cichlids and don’t want them to go into the wrong hands. So I figured if you are here on this channel then you must love fish and care to learn about keeping them properly. Anyone interested, let me know!
@@KaveManAquatics I've used it for treatment baths & added some to the tank but not a lot as I have Kuhli Loaches in the tank too. Also used Epsom salt baths but not had a lot of luck with them. Epsom salts are good for plants too so I've added some in the tank from time to time, again not often. Great video btw 😁
@@KaveManAquatics I'm doing a 75 gal with Fx6, lots of rock work (texas holey rocks for ph buffering) and was considering doing an mbuna tank with males and females and then adding a few male peacocks and haps. Do you think it could work? Was considering 1 male, 3 female colonies of yellow labs, yellow tail acei, clown lab, and rusty (16 mbuna total) and maybe 5-7 male haps /peacocks. Thoughts?
How long should I use paraguard to treat ich? And should I be doing daily water changes when using or one big water change when I finish treat with paraguard?
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Your app is the best thank you lord for making that for us. Life saver
I'm gonna check it out
Kev, what I really wanted to express in my comment here is how ENJOYABLE it is to listen to you teach. I'm enthused and enlightened by your in depth "aquarium environment and systematic framework" focus. Been doing fish for the better part of 50 years and I learn new USEFUL info from YOU and others each and everyday! Thank you!!
Wow, thank you! Glad to hear that I can be helpful even to a veteran like yourself! 😁💪
just got into fish keeping two weeks ago. got me a 30 gal tank and been watching all ur videos!!! Love ur content bro, thank you for all the info!!
Glad to hear that bro! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Me and my son love your channel. He recently wanted fish and chose cichlids so your page has been a great help to keep not only me but little man knowledgeable about our new pets. Instead of t.v he enjoys watching the tanks thanks kev 🐟🐟🐟
I have never used any type of salt on my tanks because I wasnt sure why i needed to. This video was very helpful because it helps answer my questions. Thank you so much:)
I have always added salt to my aquarium when I add a new fish and now I know that's what caused my plants to nose dive. Thank you for the info.
Glad to help
Great video as always!!
The only time I really used aquatic salt is when I got my Shubunkins! Before I added them into my tank (and after my tank cycled) I put a bit of salt into my tank! Just really a precaution after I just got them from the store! Just to prevent anything! My two fishys are healthy and doing well! I LOVE the content you make!
Thanks Kev! I've been using the API Aquarium salt for year's now. I use it every few Month's for promoting their health and as a disease preventative. I remember you talking about this in the past. I don't use it now as frequently as I did before. Everything has been good! ❤😊
Excellent! That’s exactly how I use it too 😁💪 Glad you enjoyed the video Lori!
@@KaveManAquatics❤❤❤😊
Thank you for always explaining and helping new comers to the hobby I have learned alot again thank you
After the recommendation of a VERY knowledgeable friend and Discus breeder in London, I've added normal table sea salt to my tank to treat a little ich that was present on my tank boss for some time. Fish already looks much better in 2 days. And I think, my already colorful cichlids even have more intense colors now. The table salt I used is pure with trace elements of anti caking agent (Silicon Dioxide and sodium ferrocyanide) that is nowhere near any amount harmful to fish. Normal pure table salt, even with iodine and anti caking agents is fine to use as treatment or in lower amounts, as a preventative. I don't think paying more money is worth it. My friend gives lectures in Universities on fish and is a reputable discus breeder in London. He has successfully used table salt as treatment for decades. Thank you for the very informational video on the different types of salt and their uses.
I agree the iodine amounts are so insignificant that it isnt harmful at all. My issue with the table salt is the caking agents. I just dont feel comfortable with using it. But if its working well for you, I'm glad to hear it! 💪
Man I was about put table salt ....glad I found your channel as I got a guppy being bullied and sitting bottom tank for 2 days ...I put in quarantine in a new tank and it's by himself hope will leave and survive.. break my heart see fish unwell and I don't have a penny atm ...as a new beginner didnt know all those things just bought ammonia remover dechlorinator and plenty food immagine I get everything I thought was needed for them but was wrong ... Kev thanks for all the free lessons
If U can recommend me what's I should buy also what medicine I will thankfully... As I think not sure if he got swim bladder or fin rot due the other guppy's peck his tail ... heartbreaking bro
Glad I could help bro. The best thing was to isolate him in his own tank. Start with Seachem Paraguard and Stress Guard and even a bit of aquarium salt to help the healing process. Most important thing is clean water so stay on top off water changes.
I went to pet smart and there was a guy watching your video on his phone looking for tips lol I said hey it’s kaveman and we talked about how I’ve been watching your videos to help me with my 40 gallon fancy gold fish tank. It’s a breeze to maintain now since I started using things like purigen and set up my canister. I’m setting up another 55 gallon soon because I feel confident enough after learning so much.
That is super cool!! LOL Love stories like this,m thanks for sharing it with me. And congrats on your new 55! 💪💪
I just found your channel yesterday, and I have to thank you for very informative and to the point information!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Ahhh been looking for a good video for how to use this (I’ve never used it before and one of my EBA’s has a clamped fin thing going on) and honestly your videos are so good at just telling us what the hell to do- always come to your vids first!! Thankyou! Also I definitely do not have the tank size (or body strength lol) for an Arowana but those guys are some beauts!! Thanks for the vids Kev, I’ve learned so much from them! 🙏🏼
Love the app also it’s a great way to document your work on your tank!!
So glad to hear that! Thank you! Major update being tested right now and will be available soon! 😁
Really enjoy your videos and I only use Seachem products only because of your great directions and your presentation and awesome personality. Thank you so much.
I was always curious if I could use cichlid lake salt and cichlid trace together..To make myself an easy reminder I have a 12 month calendar on my fridge. Takes about 15 mins and I go through the whole year and write down what to do on what day and it made my life so much easier..Hope this helps.Thank you for this video Kev
If you found something that works well for you keep at it! 😁 I have an entire video on using cichlid salt and Trace together…check it out - ruclips.net/video/I06SM0d5SYw/видео.htmlsi=DX5dHnDtuADrx3p0
Love the video I have 1400 of fish tanks never used it the fish seem to love it I wish I used it years earlier but I was scared to the fish are happy thanks
Are those Geophagus in with your discus and Arowana? Beautiful fish!! Thanks for another great video, Kev!!
Yes Sirr! 😁 Sveni, Tapajos, and heckeli 💪
Instant Ocean Sea salt is the best, IMO. I’ve been using it for years. I dissolve it in hot water, then pour it in at water changes. I haven’t had any type of parasitic, bacterial, fin or any other type of breakouts in my tanks since I started using it years ago. The Rift lakes are literally diluted sea water anyway. IDK, just my 2 cents! Blessings.
Great video... hey kev you know how nuck sal i can use on my
60 gallon got 6 big gold fish. salt im using is jungl aquarium salt. thanks
How long should I use paraguard to treat ich? And should I be doing daily water changes when using or one big water change when I finish treat with paraguard?
Always beneficial and must need to know information. God bless u Kav
Great advice. But I learned now that I can't use it as I have got gorgeous plants and shrimps and snails.
After adding cichlid salt will my api freshwater test kit still be accurate or will I need to get the saltwater kit?
Hi i do agree with some of what you said but i have live plants and i use salt i put a bit in at water change times and so far i have had NO problems. i have guppies and Endler's, algae eaters, snails, gobies, cory's and all have had no problems using the salt.
Cool, some plants do better with salt than others. But most don’t do well at all.
What up Kev, I have 5 feather fin squeakers and live plants 🪴 should I avoid using aquarium salt I used to have pictus Cats and they didn’t mind but I’ve never tried with feather fins ( synodontis Eupterus )
I really enjoy your videos very educational on the hobby.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
It's good to learn something new about fishkeeping while I'm a veteran. I never used salt in my tanks but after this video there's a chance I will if it is necessary. 👍
I always say there’s always room to keep learning and growing. I’m still learning new things myself! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁💪
Great Video Kev - very important stuff and informative- ty Bro !
Glad you enjoyed it my bro 😁💪
Thanks Kev...love the videos
Thanks again Kev for this amazing information 🤗 🐠🐟🐠🐟🐟🐟
Well said and explained; appreciate this video. Saved to favorites and be looking into American salt along Trace. Fired Up!!!
Thanks, glad it was helpful! 😁💪
Definitely appreciate the video. Yes feels soooooo controversial. I would be afraid of accidently making my fresh water aquarium become a salt water tank. Lol great video.
LOL, you would need A LOT of salt for that 🤣
Thanks Kev for explaining the different types of salt. Can you measure the amount of salinity in your tank with a refractometer? Or does it only work with certain salt types...i.e. salt water tanks.
One of our koi has warts, is there a way to treat that?
Can you add both Epsom and Fishtank salts into aquarium? I also have natural sea salt that I use for food. Can I use that?
hello kev, do we have to put "fish salt" beside prime & stability when cycling new tank ? thanks kev.
Not at all. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh
Thank you Kev. Very educational.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Great vid! Cheers
Kev,
Wonderful video on aquarium slats and the different ones available. I have heard of epsom baths for fish if they have Bloat and stuff. In my CA/SA tank I dose salt also but not a lot just enough to put some in the water. In my 55 gal and 20 long planted tanks I can’t really use a lot of salt. I use half the dose if I do dose aquarium salt. Because as you know some plants are sensitive to salt in the water. Appreciate the videos brother. Do we have any new tanks coming in? Are you going to dabble into saltwater? Hehe😂❤
Yes sirrr, new saltwater coming very soon 😁💪
Where to place Canister filter inlet and outlet in a tank
What direction is best
Please make a video on seachem arowana buffer and ph neutral. The reason i ask you is because i only trust your suggestion and information…
Big bro kave love your expertise and how to break it down for the people! How many teaspoons or tablespoons of aquarium fresh water salt should I use in my 55 gallon tank
1 tablespoon per 5 gallons
@@KaveManAquatics thanks big bro respect ✌️
So I have had my peacock and hap tank set up for for almost 6 months, would it be ok to start with cichlid lake salt now? Or would it shock the fish because I have never used it? And if I do use it how do you keep the water in balance, if I do what I think is a 50% water change and let's say it's 45% and I add 50% of cichlid salt for my water volume, the salt content would slowly rise if that makes sense, would it be ok to skip a salt does ever now and again or would that bother the fish because it isn't consistent? And does cichlid lake salt help with health of the fish?
Excellent stuff bro💯
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
I have a roughly 5 or 7 inch comet goldfish with dropsy in a 10k+ gallon pond. None of the other 40 or so fish in there have any problems but this one has dropsy. It has bloated slowly over several months, i originally thought it was eggs until the scales started to pinecone. I do not believe the problem is anything other than bad genetics because it's a comet based on none of the other fish being affected for several months. But I want to relieve the bloating with salt. Once I remove him from the pond and put him in a quarantine tank what kind and how much salt should I use to suck the water out that is swelling him?
Great information thank you from🇦🇺
Can you address pop eye and using maracyn?
It works. Had to do it for that reason with my fish once.
Thanks 👍 great advice
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
The use of salts was common and dates very far back. It fell out of favor around the time all of these aquarium “products” began to be marketed to the general public. When I started In this hobby I couldn’t get a goldfish to live more than a few months…..until I discovered salts……….One discussion with an “old guy” and Iwas suddenly successful.
That veteran knowledge is always Gold!
Certain salts are essential for water hardness, such as you mentioned for the Africans, thats why i dosed seachem African lake salt due to my low gh and Malawi buffer for ph and kh. Not a lot of people talk about gh and kh as it is important per regional cichlid. Central American cichlids can get away with close matching parameters as Africans whereas MOST south american cichlids require soft low alkaline water. The only SA cichlids that can get away with 7.4-7.8 ph with slight water hardness are umbee, oscars, red terrors and green terrors.
Sorry Kev, love the videos and went overboard lmao.
Can you do a video about seachem American cichlid salt?
No worries brother, I appreciate you dropping more facts! 😁 I could try, but I dont think I could say too much about just the American Salt. it would be a pretty short video lol
@@KaveManAquatics or possibly do a short for american cichlid salt and the essentials for most American cichlids and cichlid salt for Africans and just do a quick explanation on water hardness. If I had a channel I'd invite you to do the explanation brother. Keep dropping gems!
@@KaveManAquatics or GH and KH test kits!
Awesome video. My question is if I dose with cichlid salt on a regular basis, can I also dose aquarium salt at the same time for health? I have some flashing going on and it is not ich. Meds have not stopped it. Thought aquarium salt might help. It's not bad, but I can't figure it out.
Occasional flashing is ok. They might have irritation to changes in temp or PH which occur naturally. If its excessive flashing then you could have a problem. Dosing cichlid salt for them regularly is great, if you wanted to also dose Aquarium salt do it sparingly 1-2 months apart. Thats how I use both. 😁
Check water for ammonia and nitrites. Also when dosing cichlid lake salt, get an API GH and kh test kit to check and make your other parameters are up to spec
What is the best setup for angelfish please
Perfectly put Kev. 👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁💪
KM Do you recommend PhosGuard for brown Algae? I am having a run on it in my tank. Do you have a video or link to purchase?
Question...I have a Green Dragon Pleco in my tank. Can I still use these?
Is API salt safe for corydoras and shrimp, please?
I have African and tiger cichlids in one tank. Which salt should I use?
If you meant Africans and Tiger Oscars, those fish require different water parameters. So one of them wont be in their natural water. I assume you have alot more Africans so use the Cichlid lake salt for them,
So, for live plants, no salt or some salt allowed? I have anubias, java fern, red root floaters, etc for Betta
I wouldn’t use any salt with live plants.
I need help with crushed coral, how much do i need for my Malawi tank?
My tank is 150gallons
Have u done a video on protein skimmers for beginners Kev
No, I havent ever used a protein skimmer. But my new saltwater tank is coming soon, so I'm sure I will! 😁
Hi brother I love your show. Hey bro can I mix a frontosa in a 55 gallon bumblebee cichlid?
Can I add salts and Prime at the same time of water change?
Yes Sir! 😁
I use 2 Tablespoons of Natural Sea Salt(Non Iodized), 1 Tablespoon of Epson Salt and 1 Teaspoon of baking soda per 10 Gallons on my 55 Gallon Mbuna tank as a buffer for about 2 months now. I only doze my tank up to 40 gallons I won't go over. They seem to be thriving and started breeding 3 days after I started using it. I do 50 percent water changes weekly so I only dose for 20 gallons every water change. Should I switch to cichlid salt?
I used it to bring my PH GH and KH up I seem to have found the sweet spot.
If you’re sure you found the sweet spot you can continue dosing baking soda without a problem if you prefer that. The cichlid salt won’t raise KH or PH, it raises your GH (hardness) they would benefit from the cichlid salt.
@@KaveManAquaticsI will give the cichlid salt a try! Thanks you're the man Kev😎
I heard you say, " not recommended for scale less fish". What's a good alternative for bloat in a clownloach?
Thanks!
Try feeding skinless peas or just stop feeding for a few days until it can pass.
How much Epsom salt do you dose in a 5-10 gallon bath for constipated fish?
I tried your app, am I able to log when I do a water change or a canister clean, I don't see anywhere to log this into. Also can I change the date format and switch to metric (liters not gallons), or is this app only intended for Americans?
The units of measure are being updated and tested right now, app update coming very soon. And yes you will be able to log and keep track of all maintenance done. 😁💪 It’s a young app getting better everyday through user feedback and regular updates. 😁
Just a weird question here.. Table salt can be what dude showed, but is kosher salt different? Ill look it up before I get a response but...
Where do you find all your movie clips?? Could you share them with me???
Check out playphrase.me
I keep a saltwater and freshwater tank side by side and every week when I do 80% water change on the freshwater cichlids I add 5 gallons of saltwater from my water change.
How many gallons is your cichlid tank?
Perfect timing I thought I had to add a bit of salt to my freshwater tank Just for good measure Thanks I will just use it in hospital tanks 👍✌️🙏🇨🇦
Glad I could help bro! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - ruclips.net/video/KDzQdmX8tZ0/видео.html - aquabuildr.com
@@KaveManAquatics thanks downloaded it last week Started entering numbers now See how I can keep the ball rolling lol
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Always like what I see bud
180 juwel vision tank
Which one do I use for my saltwater tank?
None of these are the Salt you need for a saltwater tank.
2:35 lol I just tried to like your video twice😂 they need to add double like button
LOL, Great suggestion!! 🤣💪
Kev when i add Seachem cichlid salt my PH takes a nosedive
Not possible. Adding minerals wont drop your PH. Something else is causing it.
@KaveManAquatics So I called Seachem tech support. Apparently when doing a water change you have to add Malawi ph buffer at the very end. I was adding it with the Cichlid lake salt and ph was staying at 7. Now I wait a 1/2 hour after water changing.Add the buffer and boom ph at 8.2 perfect.
Can i get a quick list of fish in that discus tank.
Discus, Arowana, Geophagus 😁
My man Kev droppin these knowledge bombs! Ahhh snap, now I want steak n eggs 😅😅😅
🤣🤣🤣 The best!!! 💪💪
Finally I got the answer 🥰🥰
Glad I could help!! 😁💪
America, where salt isn't just salt, they put sugar in it as well.
Where we have to label something for having coconut water, but not sucralose. Fake sugars are so bad for the non diabetic that they trick your body into believing broccoli is not different than mountain dew. Probably not great for the average person who thinks 'diet' means better. We should pay teachers better. People are getting ... less smart
I just youse salt for kill snails when i get 20 new plants. Alot of salt and 4-5 days fix it
Sea salt for Guppies?
BEEN USING API AQUARIUM SALT IN FRESHWATER FOR YEARS !!!
guys, i have a question. what will happen if you didn't watee change after you use methylene blue?
The meds will stay in the tank
@@KaveManAquatics it's safe right?, like there's no going to happen bad. thankyou so much for responding!
I put cichlid salt in my planted tanks
I’ve only ever used the basic aquarium salt as an immune boost for my fish.
That'll get the job done! 😁💪
Hey everyone. I’m giving away some Mbuna cichlids and don’t want them to go into the wrong hands. So I figured if you are here on this channel then you must love fish and care to learn about keeping them properly. Anyone interested, let me know!
K Man ! What no Kosher salt ? 😂😂 Hope you have been well my brother...
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Your FUSCO is Hi Jacking your video. Lol
The video and the tank itself! He’s been a naughty boss lately! lol
I thought you were going to use this video to transition into your new salt water tank, update!
lol, That would have been a great segue...but I'm still a few weeks out from the start of that project! Stay tuned though 😁
Who's messing with the likes
What do you mean?
I've got Guppy Salt? lol
You can but start with a low dosage and work your way up from there if you don’t see any signs of stress.
@@KaveManAquatics I've used it for treatment baths & added some to the tank but not a lot as I have Kuhli Loaches in the tank too. Also used Epsom salt baths but not had a lot of luck with them. Epsom salts are good for plants too so I've added some in the tank from time to time, again not often. Great video btw 😁
You spent half the time explaining the difference between regular salt and epson salt.
You’re welcome
Epson salts can be used for humans who can’t poop either! 😂
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In your African cichlid tank are they all male?
Yes, All male except for 2 frontosa females. The Malawi's wont mate with them so theres no aggression issues.
@@KaveManAquatics I'm doing a 75 gal with Fx6, lots of rock work (texas holey rocks for ph buffering) and was considering doing an mbuna tank with males and females and then adding a few male peacocks and haps. Do you think it could work? Was considering 1 male, 3 female colonies of yellow labs, yellow tail acei, clown lab, and rusty (16 mbuna total) and maybe 5-7 male haps /peacocks. Thoughts?
How long should I use paraguard to treat ich? And should I be doing daily water changes when using or one big water change when I finish treat with paraguard?