Awesome video, i just set up two tanks one with the oil-dri brand and one with SafeTSorb and the SafeTSorb is better by far, the oil-dri brand is not fired as long or something as its a bit softer and you can feel the difference after its been in the water for awhile.
yeah, we have wooden floors on the second story, and they tend to run around like idiots when they hear me doing recordings. i generally re-record anything that involves them making too much noise, but i don't always have the time
I started a 75 gallon planted SafeTsorb community tank in December 2020. The extensive rinsing process was a REAL pain but I got through it. I charged my SafeTsorb with calcium and magnesium before filling tank. My substrate is just about 4" deep. Even with the Extensive rinsing my water was chocolate milk cloudy for a week or two. I ran my hob filter full tilt 24hrs a day and cleaned filter sponge pads every day or so at the first sign of filter slowing down. As tank cleared I started adding filter sponges from a friends tank to start the cycling process. I also root tab fertilized the substrate and added plants at this time. I know I made a mistake by adding fish on January 17th at barely the three week point. In my defense I was having surgery the next day and I wanted something to occupy my time during weeks of healing. The 1st month or two was challenging trying to raise PH (which I did by adding a bag of crushed coral into my hob) and waiting for the tank cycle itself (it was all over the place). I lost a few of the initial fish (5 or6) the first three months but since then I haven't lost any. My water is crystal clear has tested perfect for last 12 weeks with me doing a 25% water change once a month (just because). I'm using a tidal 110 filter with both mechanical and biological filter media. Fish are thriving and plants growing. Thanks for your help.
@@DEXTER-TV-series My tap water PH was close to 6.4 and I was was trying to raise it for the fish I was keeping. I was trying to raise the PH without using chemicals and using crushed coral was the way I did it. By placing crushed coral in a bag in my hob filter allowed me to removal coral bag when the PH reached my target goal.
Thank you so much for some great info. At 74, I am just getting back into keeping tropical fish and plants, I am preparing several aquariums and desperately needed this information. You mention using chlorinaed and de-chlorinated water would temporarily prevent the uptake of the ammonia and one would have to allow the tank to sit for several days....if so, would initially using bottled water, such as WalMart one gallon drinking water, allow the process to complete overnight....then adding de-chlorinated for the remaining top off be ok? Again, thank you for your info. I subbed.
Ok I need to do this for our aquarium store... like I need to know how to for 40 gallons... like you said don't use decolrinator if a use a little dirt with it and and a Cap will that help?
Love your vids. Really great info. Could iron also be added into the substrate during this process by sprinkling in something like iron oxide or chelated iron? If so, would one be more effective than the other?
I did pretty well in Organic Chem and honestly almost nothing you learn helps all that much directly. It'll just make it easier to understand other people explaining the aquarium applications
Safety T sorb and kitty litter are exactly the same thing. So if you make the statement that kitty litter only last a couple years , then that statement would also apply to safety T Sorb, too. Unfortunately, you are very wrong about kitty litter or safety T sorb because they are one in the same. They will last indefinitely if used correctly. In fact over 32 years ago I told people about this. The use of baked clay in ponds and aquariums with the anoxic filter.
The way that something is baked makes a large difference. The manufacturing is clearly different in them, immediately apparent upon opening the bag, one is dozens of times more silty immediately, which means it is far less rigid before ever getting wet. It's incredibly obvious to anyone who pays any attention at all that they are not "the same thing" You can make two pots out of the same clay, throw one in a controlled kiln and one in a camp fire and the results are not "the same thing" Also your last sentence is gibberish.
Imagine going on some random RUclips channel to tell the person who runs it that you've been wrong for 32 years and are too narcissistic to realize it. Jesus christ. Edit: There are hundreds of papers out there on the differences in properties of clay baked at 900, 1000, and 1100 C, and that's before you ever get into incomplete vitrification. There are just dozens of ways in which "they are the same thing" is a completely incorrect statement that don't even go into how differing sources of clay will have difference properties, particle sizes, resulting strengths, etc.
@@MischiefandFins it just so happens more than 30 years ago I tested every single clay material that was out there for the United States government. Trust me, I’m the expert on the subject. So next time don’t be so obtuse thinking you’re talking to somebody who doesn’t know what they’re talking about. The guy on his RUclips channel made a false statement by saying that kitty litter loses its potential after two years. When kitty litter and oil dri and the rest of the absorbing clay materials all act and have the same properties of a crystalline structure. But then again what would I know I’m just the inventor of it and did all the research for 10 years..
@@anoxicfiltrationplenums Ok, so several things. "This guy" is literally me you unobservant dufus. Try to keep up with that. So how about this. You explain to me how different kinds of clay with different purity and particles sizes calcined at different temperatures for different lengths of time have exactly the same structural properties. Go ahead, I'll wait. While your at it, go ahead and explain how earthenware and porcelain are identical. Because that's literally what you're saying here, that these different products, made different ways, are identical because "you studied clay" which is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. You don't get to just make random claims and then pretend someone else has to disprove you. That isn't how it works.
I can't imagine garden lime being problematic, the most common "extra" thing will just end up being more magnesium. I didn't suggest it just because I don't want to worry about someone buying quick lime or slaked lime without knowing the difference.
@@MischiefandFins Just a quick question, since Lime is something I already have. Without measurements if I just add some lime to the substrate couldn't it mess with my pH? Lime = Calcium Hydroxide which will raise pH. Calcium Chloride will not raise , but lower the pH. If I increase the pH above my normal incoming water at 7.5 pH wouldn't it will be a problem for planted tank to add lime
@Rodney Stockstill you aren't adding lime to your tank. The process involves dissolving it in carbonic acid, allowing the calcium ions to separate out and attach to the substrate. The hydroxide ions are (mostly) left behind in the water when the substrate is removed, along with the overwhelming majority of the calcium.
Awesome video, i just set up two tanks one with the oil-dri brand and one with SafeTSorb and the SafeTSorb is better by far, the oil-dri brand is not fired as long or something as its a bit softer and you can feel the difference after its been in the water for awhile.
Very much appreciated! Have been trying to find out how to do DIY aqua soil and this is the closest / most comprehensive thing I’ve come across so far
Very comprehensive.
Very interesting! Subbed!
Your explanation is great! The dog in the background or perhaps you were washing a pair of boots was excruciating!
yeah, we have wooden floors on the second story, and they tend to run around like idiots when they hear me doing recordings. i generally re-record anything that involves them making too much noise, but i don't always have the time
Just found your channel really amazing stuff 👍
@@ScottSpecial thanks, always appreciate positive feedback
I started a 75 gallon planted SafeTsorb community tank in December 2020. The extensive rinsing process was a REAL pain but I got through it. I charged my SafeTsorb with calcium and magnesium before filling tank. My substrate is just about 4" deep. Even with the Extensive rinsing my water was chocolate milk cloudy for a week or two. I ran my hob filter full tilt 24hrs a day and cleaned filter sponge pads every day or so at the first sign of filter slowing down. As tank cleared I started adding filter sponges from a friends tank to start the cycling process. I also root tab fertilized the substrate and added plants at this time. I know I made a mistake by adding fish on January 17th at barely the three week point. In my defense I was having surgery the next day and I wanted something to occupy my time during weeks of healing. The 1st month or two was challenging trying to raise PH (which I did by adding a bag of crushed coral into my hob) and waiting for the tank cycle itself (it was all over the place). I lost a few of the initial fish (5 or6) the first three months but since then I haven't lost any. My water is crystal clear has tested perfect for last 12 weeks with me doing a 25% water change once a month (just because). I'm using a tidal 110 filter with both mechanical and biological filter media. Fish are thriving and plants growing. Thanks for your help.
Why it was needed to raise pH ?
@@DEXTER-TV-series My tap water PH was close to 6.4 and I was was trying to raise it for the fish I was keeping. I was trying to raise the PH without using chemicals and using crushed coral was the way I did it. By placing crushed coral in a bag in my hob filter allowed me to removal coral bag when the PH reached my target goal.
I rinsed mine once, and it cleared up in 24 hours. Now one trick I used was seachem clarity as a double dose and that helped immensely
Awesome
Thank you so much for some great info. At 74, I am just getting back into keeping tropical fish and plants, I am preparing several aquariums and desperately needed this information. You mention using chlorinaed and de-chlorinated water would temporarily prevent the uptake of the ammonia and one would have to allow the tank to sit for several days....if so, would initially using bottled water, such as WalMart one gallon drinking water, allow the process to complete overnight....then adding de-chlorinated for the remaining top off be ok? Again, thank you for your info. I subbed.
Ok I need to do this for our aquarium store... like I need to know how to for 40 gallons... like you said don't use decolrinator if a use a little dirt with it and and a Cap will that help?
awesome chemistry knowledge
Love your vids. Really great info. Could iron also be added into the substrate during this process by sprinkling in something like iron oxide or chelated iron? If so, would one be more effective than the other?
Could you use Lilly Miller brand Super Sweet for the Calcium carbonate? It's a granular form but I can get it locally for super cheap.
(Me just started chemistry)
Me: all the words sounds familiar but I don't know any of the meaning 😂
I did pretty well in Organic Chem and honestly almost nothing you learn helps all that much directly. It'll just make it easier to understand other people explaining the aquarium applications
Hi Bentley Pascoe sent me to annoy you. (well maybe not to annoy you but i might anyways)
Like where do you get ingredients
Safety T sorb and kitty litter are exactly the same thing. So if you make the statement that kitty litter only last a couple years , then that statement would also apply to safety T Sorb, too. Unfortunately, you are very wrong about kitty litter or safety T sorb because they are one in the same. They will last indefinitely if used correctly. In fact over 32 years ago I told people about this. The use of baked clay in ponds and aquariums with the anoxic filter.
The way that something is baked makes a large difference. The manufacturing is clearly different in them, immediately apparent upon opening the bag, one is dozens of times more silty immediately, which means it is far less rigid before ever getting wet.
It's incredibly obvious to anyone who pays any attention at all that they are not "the same thing"
You can make two pots out of the same clay, throw one in a controlled kiln and one in a camp fire and the results are not "the same thing"
Also your last sentence is gibberish.
Imagine going on some random RUclips channel to tell the person who runs it that you've been wrong for 32 years and are too narcissistic to realize it.
Jesus christ.
Edit: There are hundreds of papers out there on the differences in properties of clay baked at 900, 1000, and 1100 C, and that's before you ever get into incomplete vitrification. There are just dozens of ways in which "they are the same thing" is a completely incorrect statement that don't even go into how differing sources of clay will have difference properties, particle sizes, resulting strengths, etc.
@@MischiefandFins it just so happens more than 30 years ago I tested every single clay material that was out there for the United States government. Trust me, I’m the expert on the subject. So next time don’t be so obtuse thinking you’re talking to somebody who doesn’t know what they’re talking about. The guy on his RUclips channel made a false statement by saying that kitty litter loses its potential after two years. When kitty litter and oil dri and the rest of the absorbing clay materials all act and have the same properties of a crystalline structure.
But then again what would I know I’m just the inventor of it and did all the research for 10 years..
@@MischiefandFins If that’s what you believe. Then show me your research papers otherwise as they say put up or shut up..
@@anoxicfiltrationplenums Ok, so several things.
"This guy" is literally me you unobservant dufus. Try to keep up with that.
So how about this. You explain to me how different kinds of clay with different purity and particles sizes calcined at different temperatures for different lengths of time have exactly the same structural properties.
Go ahead, I'll wait.
While your at it, go ahead and explain how earthenware and porcelain are identical. Because that's literally what you're saying here, that these different products, made different ways, are identical because "you studied clay" which is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
You don't get to just make random claims and then pretend someone else has to disprove you. That isn't how it works.
Raw food grade Calcium carbonate or would Garden grade lime be suitable?
I can't imagine garden lime being problematic, the most common "extra" thing will just end up being more magnesium. I didn't suggest it just because I don't want to worry about someone buying quick lime or slaked lime without knowing the difference.
@@MischiefandFins Just a quick question, since Lime is something I already have. Without measurements if I just add some lime to the substrate couldn't it mess with my pH? Lime = Calcium Hydroxide which will raise pH. Calcium Chloride will not raise , but lower the pH. If I increase the pH above my normal incoming water at 7.5 pH wouldn't it will be a problem for planted tank to add lime
@Rodney Stockstill you aren't adding lime to your tank.
The process involves dissolving it in carbonic acid, allowing the calcium ions to separate out and attach to the substrate.
The hydroxide ions are (mostly) left behind in the water when the substrate is removed, along with the overwhelming majority of the calcium.
very useful but it would be much easier to use sodium bicarbonate to begin with
It's an easy conversion you can do in your kitchen.
Would scented epson salt be okay? Probably not?
Scented, absolutely not.
You will be fine. "Just do it"
Awesome