I have 75 gallon and saw your old video talking about adding 2 wave makers and I bought two of them but now with your new 150 gallon you mentioned that you only have one wave maker, so what do you recommend for the 75 gallon and make the circulation that help get clean the tank
Wassup Kev, I’ve been watching your videos for about almost a year now and I’ve got to say you’ve helped me by making my decision to switch over to African cichlids the best decision I ever made! So glad I found your videos they are very helpful to me and I’m still trying to get my water clear like yours it’s clear but not crispy clear like yours lol but I’ve been doing some upgrading with equipment and now I just have to get the perfect decorations for my African cichlids. Thank you for your videos and tips 🙏🏾
My pleasure bro! Love to hear these positive success stories. Keep working and you'll get that crispy crisp water! 🤣 Have you checked out my ebook yet on getting crystal clear water? It's only 10 bucks and if your water doesnt improve I guarantee your money back! 💪 Check it out - bit.ly/clearH2O
Kaveman I love da channel. You have helped me through this hobby when I'm lost my guy much love from Memphis TN. Keep pumping out the content because it's entertaining and helpful
HI Kevin! Thanks for the great channel! It's one of the best, if not the best I've found so far! A serious question from me, how did you come to decide to use the polyfill for your canister filters, and how did you know that it was safe for your fish, since it wasn't designed for this? Did you have any concerns that any chemicals from this may be leaching into the water? I'm getting ready to do my first Fluval 407 Cannister cleaning and I'm reluctant to use the polyfill. Though I'm certain by watching your videos, that it is safe. It's just been on my mind and I'd love to hear your take on this. Thank you for your great videos, and most of all, thank you for your service to this great United States of America. All the best to you and yours! ~ MJ
Hi Kev. My water is clear with all your advice, cheers. Only thing is, I keep getting brown algae on my glass interior. Any tips to prevent this? Love the channel
Brown algae or diatoms are common in new tank setups. Just continue to wipe it off during your maintenance and as your tank matures it will eventually stop growing.
@@KaveManAquatics wow, it is a new tank too! Thanks. I’m hoping to follow in your footsteps went from a 200l (I’m English, ha) to a 350 and eventually want a 450l, 6ft tank
Hello sir, I have to say that I pay very close attention to your videos and I find them to be quite resourceful. All the tips that you give and explain I put into practice and the results are great.
LIDS!!!! I realized I had been neglecting them. I cleaned them a couple days ago and couldn't believe the difference. I'm very diligent about water changes, algae scraping, etc; but those lids were nasty!
Hello just found u .. I love your vids and lots of great info one of the best so far easy to understand to u articulate well .... But why do u seem so mad even your expressions i dnt me no harm by that comment your awesome new subbie here !!i have been watching all your videos for 2 days now haha! 💟
My pleasure! All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊
Love all your content bro keep it up!!! Quick question please sir.. if I am using chemi pure blue do I need to add purigen separately? At the moment I am running both chemi pure blue and purigen. Thank you so much bro!!!
Wats happening Kev! I have a 6ft 125 gallon African Cichlid tank. About 20 Haps & Peacocks. Running 3 Aqua clear 110 HOB filters. Do you think that is enough filtration? Trying to stay away from a canister filter. Does a canister filter make that much of a difference? Thanks man, great videos!!
My beta planted tank is crystal clear but my other tank is a little cloudy not too bad but it’s not crystal clear. I have proper filtration I cleaned the tank to so long ago
I've been binge watching all your videos. You are a treasure trove of knowledge lol but I have 1 question. I have goldfish in my tank (started out with 2 feeders cus my wife wanted them, now they're huge in a 60gal tank hahaa) is the wave maker gonna be too much for them? Or is it ok
Hi! I'm new to the hobby. I have a beta fish in a 10 gallon tank. From what Im told betas need gentle flow. Wood a wave maker be too forceful for it. Also, I'm only using a sponge filter. I'm order to use the poly file, I would need to get an HOB filter too? Is that right?
So I'm not sure which to use on my 75 gallon south American cichlid tank. Im about to change out my 2 hob fluval 70 filters replacing with a fluval 407 canister filter and also have a 70 gallon rated sponge filter as well if this helps. Chemi pure blue, chemi pure elite or Chemi pure green? Does it matter which? I seen Chemi pure blue is perfect for African cichlid tanks but no info on if it is ok for South American tanks. Also do any of these help with the whole nitrates and nitrites situation or should I also add additional chemicals in my canister filtration for those as well separate? I know I'm asking a lot lol but your input is very appreciated thanks and by the way love your videos and they have helped and educated me a lot keep doing your thing appreciate it.
Chemi pure blue has purigen, elite is good for removing phosphates and silicates if you have algae problems. Green I think is for planted tanks. None of them help with nitrites or nitrates. Thats the nitrogen cycle that takes care of that. If you have nitrites or high nitrates I would worry much more on that first before deciding on a chemical media. Not sure where your experience level is but checkout this playlist, some of it might be very helpful for you - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
Hi kev I've got saltwater aquarium and I've got problem about rea algae and I changed many times water but I've got same problem do you got any aides about it
DOnt have experience with saltwater but if you have algae problems first thing is reducing light and feeding. But I assume if you have corals they need a lot of light so not sure. Sorry I cant help more
Kev I need help 😫 I have a 75gal with a marineland canister 360. The thing is spitting out micro bubbles every few seconds. I have the stock media in it that came with the canister and I added some polyfil. It’s driving me nuts. I disassembled it, checked my hose connections, checked for anything loose inside but I couldn’t find anything. Also, thank you so much for putting out honest and extremely helpful content!
This video might help, let me know! - ruclips.net/video/VcKV9V59Z0Q/видео.html BTW...Hope you can make it to tonight's live stream! 😁 Set your reminder now! - ruclips.net/video/zIJXIclag9o/видео.html
If you don't mind the asking for that sized tank that background little bit of a rough estimate what is it go for 200 to 300 or 400 to 500 Sorry I hope you don't mind
Thanks man,you are really a cichlid's life saver man,i got one question ,in my area there is no such products available like your seachem products,can i use Epsom salt in my tank,if yes then how much ,i have a mixture of African and American,in America i have only blood parrot and a salvini ,so can i use Epsom salt in my tank or not, thankyou in advance.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Epsom salt is used for a specific reason. Like alleviating fish bloat or swim bladder. Its not comparable to all seachem products. Different products do different things.
Hey Kev, great videos and great tanks. I have a question about your power head, do you leave it on 24/7? I’ve been turning mine off a night and that causes a lot of detritus to settle then kick back up. I’ve seen mixed info online but not sure on the impact to the fish… I have a mixed peacock and hap tank.
Cuestión/ y when I check my titrates parameters from the water it’s filling from the cascade filter the result it’s high er than the water from the tank
Hey Kevin I had a question. So I keep 10-15 Chinese algae eaters in my 160 gallon tank and they do a great job of keeping the tank and water clean, but does their presence remove the beneficial bacteria?
I have to agree with you once again 100% correct, but there is something that I would like to say, tell me if you agree with me or not! You know that at the bottom of the FX6 or any other canister filter, we have a house living of NITRATES, correct? That well affect the water of our tank, nobody likes to open canisters filters every week. Right? I know 2 manufacturer here in Europe that have canisters with pre filter before the water runs into the chamber where the baskets are, and it's so easy to clean making no mess. They are (OASES -German) (AQUAEL-Poland) another option would be connect a Sunsun HW603 to the FX6 or any other canister only with sponges, this way the water well get already almost clean to yr canister reducing mantainece and NITRATES factory, what is yr opinion about this? Thanks!!!
Nitrates are not "in" the canister filter. Nitrates are in the entire water volume. Tank water and canister water. I know that you are referring to the trapped physical waste particles in the canister but thats where theyre supposed to go in order to decompose and eventually turn into nitrates. Yes a pre filter could help you remove the detritus before it breaks down but you'll need to do that every day to be effective. I'd much rather let the filter do its job by catching and trapping all the detritus and let it break down. Yes nitrates will rise but thats why we do water changes, among other reasons. I dont get the craze so many have for trying to reduce nitrates when water changes should be done regardless. And those water changes will remove the nitrates as well....its a win win!
I have a 20 gallon long tank with a aqua clear 20 filter I have been having cloudy water for about two weeks maybe. Should I add a sponge filter to my tank?
A sponge filter would definitely improve your water quality. But theres also many more things that can be done as well. Check out my ebook - bit.ly/clearH2O
Is it safe to run 2 bags of purigen in my overstocked 125 gallon peacock and hap tank or just 1 bag will be enough? I have 2 fx6 filters but I'm gonna run a new fx2 for polishing the water and was gonna through the chemical media in it and keep the fx6's for bio media only.
I would like to offer some advice that nobody asked for, this might sound crazy but the bigger the tank the fewer problems you will have. A smaller volume of water can be contaminated very easily, the larger the volume (GALLONS) the harder it is to contaminate the water. Bigger tanks and equipment to run it is more money but do the best you can afford or care to spend.
@@KaveManAquatics Ok….I don’t have a pleco in my tank. In the past, I’ve cleaned the rocks with a Clorox mixture and then let them sit in the sun to dry off before putting back in the tank. Would you recommend that? My rocks get algae all over them and yours always look brand new.
Hey kev. Bought the pool sand on your link. I rinse it few times. After wards water became cloudy. I use all your products that you suggested clarity and prime. No ammonia and no nitrite. Water still cloudy for 2 weeks now. Is it the sand that is making this? Will it go away?
Sand does have to be thoroughly rinsed in order to avoid cloudiness, and even then it can last for a few days. 2 weeks means something else is casing your cloudiness, not the sand. But without knowing all your details its hard to pin point. My book covers all the reasons and many solutions to get your water looking crystal clear! Check it out - bit.ly/clearH2O
My water is crystal clear in my 65 gallon and I am using a Fluval 306. However, the output from the filter has decreased significantly since I changed the order media. I am wondering does have the basket of poly-fil have to be full? I might have too much.
If its reduced your flow significantly you may have packed in too much. Its a feel for how much to use because you can easily stuff a bunch in and compact it and it'll be excessive.
Depends on many factors like amount of fish and size and feeding and maintenance...watch this video made for canisters but this is how you gauge when to clean any filters really - ruclips.net/video/Mz6CL14xGu0/видео.html
I have a quick question,in our 75 gallon tank we have 18 cichlids at the moment including my favorite fish which is convict..he's a blood parrot convict cichlid hybrid and recently I've noticed a decent size little bump on his stomach.i thought he was going to the bathroom but it looked pretty big for that but it's still there.im worried now,do you know what it could be?
Could be bloat. I lost my parrot convict to bloat as well. Try feeding a little less protein and more veggies to get him to poop well. You could also remove him to a hospital tank and try feeding him skinned peas.
Aye Kev, I’ve noticed that when it come to water change Wednesday… my PH drops. Starts at 7.4-7.5 By Wednesday it’s down to 6.8.-7.0… Should I use crushed coral?
Hey, i have a question about the nitrates. I tested the water with a test strip and it showed i needed to do i 30% water change. I did that and tested again and it almost showed no difference in the nitrates quantity. Did i do something wrong or the testinf strips are crap? PS. It's a new aquarium, couple of days since i set it up
If its only been a couple of days you probably dont have any notrates in it. Unless its coming from your tap water. But yea, test strips are crap lol Get an API master test kit and start watching from here - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
@@KaveManAquatics now im using biohome ultimate for my filter,, my question is,how many years can i use biohome for my filter?sorry for my bad english😊😊😊
Kevin I have a question about how long should I go before I clean my Fx6 on my 75 gallon American Cichlid tank , my tank is very clear and no debris floating in the tank, and no funky smell, I have been running it straight for about 5.5 months, I also don't over feed or my tank is lightly stocked. Thank You for your help and advice.
You're doing great then. If the output flow is still steady and constant I wouldnt touch it for another couple months! heres a helpful video on that subject too - ruclips.net/video/Mz6CL14xGu0/видео.html
Clear water is not necessarily a guide to good water, how are you water test parameters, ie ammonia, nitrite, nitrate etc? Also it's a very good idea to have a booster filter/prefilter before your main filter with just coarse, medium and fine foams in. Your can get them in clear plastic so you can actually see inside and know how dirty or clogged they are. This will mean opening your main filter to clean FAR LESS often as it makes the water entering your main filter media so clean that the main filter just doesn't get clogged up very often. Your bacteria will love you for it! Hope this helps
Any tips on getting my bio filter going I have been going through a nightmare with my tank for 2 months with ammonia/ nitrate spikes doing constant 50-80% water changes and I have went through bottles of ammonia neutralizer/ PH up/ quick start/ stability / prime/ and I still can’t get my tank to just level out
@@MrDylster69 it could be many causes but one thing I would say is stop using the ammonia neutralizer. If you kill the ammonia the bacteria will not flourish! You need to go through the nitrogen cycle (ammonia to nitrite, nitrite to nitrate etc) to get your water right, the beneficial bacteria feed on the ammonia which converts to nitrite which another lot of bacteria feed on and convert to nitrate. If you starve them of ammonia they will not flourish and the cycle will not work properly. There are many other factors which will be dependent on the size of the tank, what fish are in it, how well fed they are or not and so on. I would suggest you look on RUclips for a guy called Pond Guru and study his nitrogen cycle videos, your answer probably lies in there somewhere. Good luck!
Hey kev, i have a 55 gallon with the standard filter it comes with. How do i upgrade my filter for most impact? But i dont think im ready for one of the big canister filters just yet
1. Good filtration 2. Maintenance (including cleaning inside and outside of the tank) 3. Stop overfeeding your fish (halve it!) 4. Use a wave maker (but you should've already known that as he mentions it in EVERY VIDEO 😁) 5. Use a sponge filter ($10 cheap) 6. Use chemical media (eg activated carbon)
Do you have and HOB fillter? maybe the water level in your tank is to low and when the water coming back out from the filter hits the water in the tank is what is making the loud noise, if that's the case you should raise the water level in your tank and keep it like that all the time this is going to make your tank quieter. But if the loud noise is coming from the filter itself maybe you should try a different kind of filter.
My tank has crystal clear water although I am having another problem. My nitrates keep going up to around 20 ppm. Even after a fresh water change and gravel cleaning and filter cleaning the nitrates keep going up to 20 ppm. Yes i make sure to clean my filter stuff with tank water and i even did as much as a 75% water change but the nitrates come back. All other parameters like ammonia and nitrite are at a perfect 0 ppm according to the aquarium master test kit. Now here is the trip. I only have one fish in my 55 gallon tank. It's my boy Ted Bundy the tiger Barb all alone. And i feed him only what he can eat in 3 minutes. Rarely does any food go to waste and sink to the bottom. My tank has 2 wave makers and a marineland c360 canister filter rated for like a 100 gallon tank and a hang on the back filter that's rated for a 75 gallon tank. Both filters are loaded with bio media such as those Fluval white ring things and them black small balls that came with my canister filter. Oh and i almost forgot to mention i even have 2 box filters inside my tank that are also full of the Fluval ceramic ring things along with sponges. I don't know what else i can do now. I mean Ted Bundy looks happy AF so maybe I'm just over stressing over a constant 20 ppm nitrate result.
20PPM is fine. Dont worry about that at all. You may have some nitrates coming in straight from your source. And remember your boy Ted is ALWAYS excreting ammonia...not only just when he poops. 3 minutes is a lot of food though...you may want to cut that back to 1! but regardless...20ppm, nothing to worry about 💪
Ditch the plastic balls, waste of time. The ceramic rings are ok but not the best option, alfagrog is better and if you can run to the cost Biohome even better although Eheim do some good ceramic media too. Bear in mind you will ALWAYS have some nitrate unless you can get a FULL nitrogen cycle going, this takes a LOT of good media and also time, maybe 4 months or more to grow the anaerobic bacteria needed to convert the nitrate into nitrogen form so it is released from the water to the atmosphere. I would recommend you search for Pond Guru on RUclips and listen to his teachings about the nitrogen cycle and proper FULL filtration, it will explain it properly to you. Hope this helps my friend
@@KaveManAquatics lol alright. And yeah this tank is new and just got set up like a month ago so it probably hasn't fully established itself yet. And i thought I was being careful about feeding him but as you always say "cut it in half". I actually read online that some fish can even go as long as a week without eating in the wild. Sorry Ted but your lavish feeding styles are about to change.
@@steverabbits @SteveRabbits that's cool il switch out them plastic balls and look into all this other stuff you mentioned. I've had my marineland c360 and so far i love how huge the media trays are and how easy it is to disconnect and reconnect the filter. And the filter isn't that heavy like many exaggerate. Even filled with water it's rather light but then again i am a pretty stocky dude. Only complaint i have about it is a low rattling sound it makes and the occasional burst of micro bubbles it shoots out. I'd say it shoots them out every like 40 to 60 seconds. But yeah definitely IL try putting some of this stuff you mentioned in my filter trays.
@@KaveManAquatics i know that im wondering what are you using for fine and medium. Are you using the other fx6 for that or is it filled with pot scrubbers also?
@@cashoption2319 Inise medium blue and fine white pads. Links to them are in the description. You can also search for my FX6 playlist which has videos with my setup 😁
I saw that look after hearing what Kamala said. It was the same look I had on my face. We scared they will win on the merit of what Jo Jo has done . HUUHH
Yes that is too long to do that continuously. But most people way over feed their fish. once a day with a fasting day once a week is a great schedule. Unless you have juveniles that are growing out, then i'd up it to 2-3 times a day.
Kev where did you get the background for your girls and boys? Your main Cichlid tank is the one I am referring to. 2 minutes and 5 seconds im ROTFL!! I know you want to care for them.. but.. Lots of love Kev!!
Not nice to tell Kev to stop clapping. It’s his damn channel. Be grateful for all the invaluable info and time he gives you! Some people are just so 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
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I have 75 gallon and saw your old video talking about adding 2 wave makers and I bought two of them but now with your new 150 gallon you mentioned that you only have one wave maker, so what do you recommend for the 75 gallon and make the circulation that help get clean the tank
Thanks bro I use all your tips and my tank hasn’t been better, appreciate your vids, best fish channel on here. Let’s gooooo!!!!!
Thank you bro!
A year ago this man helped my go from cloudy water to crystal clear! He knows what he says! I follow every one! Thanks bro! Great video as usual!
Thank you my bro!! 😊
Wassup Kev, I’ve been watching your videos for about almost a year now and I’ve got to say you’ve helped me by making my decision to switch over to African cichlids the best decision I ever made! So glad I found your videos they are very helpful to me and I’m still trying to get my water clear like yours it’s clear but not crispy clear like yours lol but I’ve been doing some upgrading with equipment and now I just have to get the perfect decorations for my African cichlids. Thank you for your videos and tips 🙏🏾
My pleasure bro! Love to hear these positive success stories. Keep working and you'll get that crispy crisp water! 🤣 Have you checked out my ebook yet on getting crystal clear water? It's only 10 bucks and if your water doesnt improve I guarantee your money back! 💪 Check it out - bit.ly/clearH2O
After all the tips I have got from you the past months, my fish tank has never been better!!
Love Love Love to hear that!! Glad I could help! 😊💪
Thank you so much, your videos have improved my tank! As soon as I put poly fil in my canister the next day my water was clear!
Great to hear it! 😁
Yo Kev ! My 120 gallon tank been definitely a show case tank thanks to you bro . Much appreciated brotha 🤙🏼
Awesome!! Love to hear that! 😊💪
Ain't no water clearer than you buddy!👊🤗❤
Mine is clearer than his
Thank you bro! 😊💪
Thank you kev, after following the tips from you, I got crystal clear water in my cichlid tank
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Kaveman I love da channel. You have helped me through this hobby when I'm lost my guy much love from Memphis TN. Keep pumping out the content because it's entertaining and helpful
Thank you bro! Appreciate the positive feedback! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😁💪
Thanks for all your great advice and moreover Thank you for serving our country Marine
HI Kevin! Thanks for the great channel! It's one of the best, if not the best I've found so far! A serious question from me, how did you come to decide to use the polyfill for your canister filters, and how did you know that it was safe for your fish, since it wasn't designed for this? Did you have any concerns that any chemicals from this may be leaching into the water? I'm getting ready to do my first Fluval 407 Cannister cleaning and I'm reluctant to use the polyfill. Though I'm certain by watching your videos, that it is safe. It's just been on my mind and I'd love to hear your take on this. Thank you for your great videos, and most of all, thank you for your service to this great United States of America. All the best to you and yours! ~ MJ
Hi Kev. My water is clear with all your advice, cheers. Only thing is, I keep getting brown algae on my glass interior. Any tips to prevent this? Love the channel
Brown algae or diatoms are common in new tank setups. Just continue to wipe it off during your maintenance and as your tank matures it will eventually stop growing.
@@KaveManAquatics wow, it is a new tank too! Thanks. I’m hoping to follow in your footsteps went from a 200l (I’m English, ha) to a 350 and eventually want a 450l, 6ft tank
Hi.. I am from Croatia... Great videos dud. You are great
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching from Croatia! 😁
Hi Kev been in the hobby for over couple of decades the advice and tips you are giving to your listeners in my opinion is spot on good work bro 👍😊
Thank you sir! I appreciate that positive feedback! 😊💪
Hello sir, I have to say that I pay very close attention to your videos and I find them to be quite resourceful. All the tips that you give and explain I put into practice and the results are great.
Glad to hear it! Thank you! 😊💪
KaveMan's insight is the best!
Thank you bro!!
Yo K Great vid bro...Keep them coming. See you on the upcoming live stream...
Yes sirr, definitely bro!
LIDS!!!! I realized I had been neglecting them. I cleaned them a couple days ago and couldn't believe the difference. I'm very diligent about water changes, algae scraping, etc; but those lids were nasty!
Nice video.
Thanks!
Interesting info on the chemical media. Thanks Kev
Glad I could help!
I use Seachem Matrix, Ploy, and Purigen, work's wonderful
You mean polly filler?
Gonna buy your ebook! Thanks bro!
My pleasure! Glad I could help!
Hello brother thank you 🙏 for this video good stuff Alan x
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello kaveman thank you 🙏
More great information... you the man
Thanks! 😁 Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video KM 👍
Thank you bro!! 😁
Very interesting and informative video 😊👍
Glad you think so! Thank you!
Another great video I have to try out that puregen in my FX6!
Try it, you'll love it and never go back!
@@KaveManAquatics Have you heard of Purfiltrum?they said in my local aquarium its basically the same thing..
Love the vids very informal.
Glad to hear it! thanks!
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Thank you bro! Welcome aboard! 😁💪
Hello just found u .. I love your vids and lots of great info one of the best so far easy to understand to u articulate well .... But why do u seem so mad even your expressions i dnt me no harm by that comment your awesome new subbie here !!i have been watching all your videos for 2 days now haha! 💟
You know a resting b*tch face? I have a resting mad face lol
Thanks for advice. Love your aquarium. Where did you get that rock back ground?
My pleasure! All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊
what thanks do you recommend.im looking to get a 55 inch tank.
Informative👍
Thanks!
Question for ya? Do you add ciclid salt and equilibrium with every water change?
Love all your content bro keep it up!!! Quick question please sir.. if I am using chemi pure blue do I need to add purigen separately? At the moment I am running both chemi pure blue and purigen. Thank you so much bro!!!
I used to do that, but I've found out that both work just as good on their own. Pick one and run with it. Either choice is a good one!
@@KaveManAquatics thank you so much. If I can use just one that's a good money saver thank you sir!!👍
Thanks for the tips on achieving crystal clear water. Is there a size chart for wave makers for tank sizes?
My pleasure...Not that I know of, may have to put some work into making one of those 😊
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Wats happening Kev! I have a 6ft 125 gallon African Cichlid tank. About 20 Haps & Peacocks. Running 3 Aqua clear 110 HOB filters. Do you think that is enough filtration? Trying to stay away from a canister filter. Does a canister filter make that much of a difference? Thanks man, great videos!!
My beta planted tank is crystal clear but my other tank is a little cloudy not too bad but it’s not crystal clear. I have proper filtration I cleaned the tank to so long ago
Could be many reasons for cloudy water...if you like to read I have all the answers you need here 😊 bit.ly/clearH2O
Hey kave what lights are you running above your aquarium? Really digging them
I run Current USA lights. Find the ones I use in my shop - koji.to/kaveman_aquatics
Hey Kev! I have an aquaclear 20, do I need to replace the activated carbon insert every month? Thank you 😊
Yes, I’ve been replaced it monthly every time I do maintenance on my Hob’s and canister filters.
Yes, When activated carbon cant absorb anymore organics, it begins leaching them back out into your water
Can you go 5-7 days without feeding
19 tetras 10 cichlids separate tanks of course
I won’t go more than 4-5 days, mate!
@@danny95127 I'm ashamed to admit that I've aloud my black skirt tetras to go 3 weeks without food once before. They were fine
Absolutely. They will be fine.
I've been binge watching all your videos. You are a treasure trove of knowledge lol but I have 1 question. I have goldfish in my tank (started out with 2 feeders cus my wife wanted them, now they're huge in a 60gal tank hahaa) is the wave maker gonna be too much for them? Or is it ok
Thank you bro! Gold fish prefer still calm waters. Don't use a wave maker. Go with an airstone for good surface agitation and water movement.
@@KaveManAquatics ok thanks for the reply I appreciate it. I've learned a ton from your videos
Hi! I'm new to the hobby. I have a beta fish in a 10 gallon tank. From what Im told betas need gentle flow. Wood a wave maker be too forceful for it. Also, I'm only using a sponge filter. I'm order to use the poly file, I would need to get an HOB filter too? Is that right?
So I'm not sure which to use on my 75 gallon south American cichlid tank. Im about to change out my 2 hob fluval 70 filters replacing with a fluval 407 canister filter and also have a 70 gallon rated sponge filter as well if this helps. Chemi pure blue, chemi pure elite or Chemi pure green? Does it matter which? I seen Chemi pure blue is perfect for African cichlid tanks but no info on if it is ok for South American tanks. Also do any of these help with the whole nitrates and nitrites situation or should I also add additional chemicals in my canister filtration for those as well separate? I know I'm asking a lot lol but your input is very appreciated thanks and by the way love your videos and they have helped and educated me a lot keep doing your thing appreciate it.
Chemi pure blue has purigen, elite is good for removing phosphates and silicates if you have algae problems. Green I think is for planted tanks. None of them help with nitrites or nitrates. Thats the nitrogen cycle that takes care of that. If you have nitrites or high nitrates I would worry much more on that first before deciding on a chemical media. Not sure where your experience level is but checkout this playlist, some of it might be very helpful for you - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
Hi kev I've got saltwater aquarium and I've got problem about rea algae and I changed many times water but I've got same problem do you got any aides about it
DOnt have experience with saltwater but if you have algae problems first thing is reducing light and feeding. But I assume if you have corals they need a lot of light so not sure. Sorry I cant help more
I know this is off subject but I’d like to see you breeding cichlids that would be interesting 🤔
Maybe one day 😊😁
Kev I need help 😫 I have a 75gal with a marineland canister 360. The thing is spitting out micro bubbles every few seconds. I have the stock media in it that came with the canister and I added some polyfil. It’s driving me nuts. I disassembled it, checked my hose connections, checked for anything loose inside but I couldn’t find anything.
Also, thank you so much for putting out honest and extremely helpful content!
This video might help, let me know! - ruclips.net/video/VcKV9V59Z0Q/видео.html
BTW...Hope you can make it to tonight's live stream! 😁 Set your reminder now! - ruclips.net/video/zIJXIclag9o/видео.html
Of course!
Can I put a wave maker in a 20 g, I have dwarf gouramis.
Negative. Go with an airstone for good water movement and surface agitation.
If you don't mind the asking for that sized tank that background little bit of a rough estimate what is it go for 200 to 300 or 400 to 500 Sorry I hope you don't mind
This tank is 210 gallon 😊
Time to do some species profiles each fish where there from what they like. Love that green terror man.
Did you catch this one? - ruclips.net/video/OqZ56JuQuEU/видео.html
oh if you're talking about the American Tank, keep an eye out for this weekends video 😊
Thanks man,you are really a cichlid's life saver man,i got one question ,in my area there is no such products available like your seachem products,can i use Epsom salt in my tank,if yes then how much ,i have a mixture of African and American,in America i have only blood parrot and a salvini ,so can i use Epsom salt in my tank or not, thankyou in advance.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Epsom salt is used for a specific reason. Like alleviating fish bloat or swim bladder. Its not comparable to all seachem products. Different products do different things.
@@KaveManAquatics thankyou,but sadly it's not available here,btw thankyou again😊😊😊😊
Do I need a wavemaker in my 50.02 Gal tank which is 192 Lts water? I have bought a Fluval 307 tbh. Please let me know.
A wave Maker is never NEEDED. But It can provide multiple benefits if you choose to have one 😊 Watch this - ruclips.net/video/O36QbOiZJvw/видео.html
i put polyfill in my fx4 . should i take it out??
As long as it doesn’t get forced passed your mechanical and clog up your bio-media you’re fine. 😊
Hi kev
How to take care of electric blue Jake dempsey
Because every time I bought
It died ???
Please help
Really nothing specific, nothing any different than any other fish. But EBJD are known to have a short life span.
Hey Kev, great videos and great tanks. I have a question about your power head, do you leave it on 24/7? I’ve been turning mine off a night and that causes a lot of detritus to settle then kick back up. I’ve seen mixed info online but not sure on the impact to the fish… I have a mixed peacock and hap tank.
24/7 bro, you'll wake up to a crystal clear tank, thank me later 😊💪
@@KaveManAquatics keeping that bad boy on tonight! Cheers dude
Cuestión/ y when I check my titrates parameters from the water it’s filling from the cascade filter the result it’s high er than the water from the tank
Hey Kevin I had a question. So I keep 10-15 Chinese algae eaters in my 160 gallon tank and they do a great job of keeping the tank and water clean, but does their presence remove the beneficial bacteria?
Not at all! They're eating algae, not beneficial Bacteria 😁
I have to agree with you once again 100% correct, but there is something that I would like to say, tell me if you agree with me or not! You know that at the bottom of the FX6 or any other canister filter, we have a house living of NITRATES, correct? That well affect the water of our tank, nobody likes to open canisters filters every week. Right? I know 2 manufacturer here in Europe that have canisters with pre filter before the water runs into the chamber where the baskets are, and it's so easy to clean making no mess. They are (OASES -German) (AQUAEL-Poland) another option would be connect a Sunsun HW603 to the FX6 or any other canister only with sponges, this way the water well get already almost clean to yr canister reducing mantainece and NITRATES factory, what is yr opinion about this? Thanks!!!
Nitrates are not "in" the canister filter. Nitrates are in the entire water volume. Tank water and canister water. I know that you are referring to the trapped physical waste particles in the canister but thats where theyre supposed to go in order to decompose and eventually turn into nitrates. Yes a pre filter could help you remove the detritus before it breaks down but you'll need to do that every day to be effective. I'd much rather let the filter do its job by catching and trapping all the detritus and let it break down. Yes nitrates will rise but thats why we do water changes, among other reasons. I dont get the craze so many have for trying to reduce nitrates when water changes should be done regardless. And those water changes will remove the nitrates as well....its a win win!
@@KaveManAquatics Tanks a lot for yr feed back, the way that you explained it to me makes a lot of since. Appreciate yr feedback, take care Keven.
I have a 20 gallon long tank with a aqua clear 20 filter I have been having cloudy water for about two weeks maybe. Should I add a sponge filter to my tank?
A sponge filter would definitely improve your water quality. But theres also many more things that can be done as well. Check out my ebook - bit.ly/clearH2O
👋.. in your fx6, do you use just the white pad, or the blue fluval pad also with it?.. ty!
I use the blue pad on top with white pad underneath.
Is it safe to run 2 bags of purigen in my overstocked 125 gallon peacock and hap tank or just 1 bag will be enough?
I have 2 fx6 filters but I'm gonna run a new fx2 for polishing the water and was gonna through the chemical media in it and keep the fx6's for bio media only.
1 bag is good for 100 gallons. So yea run 2.
@@KaveManAquatics 10-4, thank you
How to top up the evaporated water ? I have a 5 feet tank and don't have big RO set up to produce that much water. Pls advice.
I keep glass lids to avoid evaporation. I dont need to top off, I just do my regular scheduled water changes.
@@KaveManAquatics schedule water cHanges in How many days??
I have an aqueon h.o.b. where would I put the polyfil if I wanted to incorporate it in my filter at end of chain where water comes out? Thanks
No, it goes in the beginning of chain but after your thick course sponges. So course sponge, then poly, then bio-media
I would like to offer some advice that nobody asked for, this might sound crazy but the bigger the tank the fewer problems you will have. A smaller volume of water can be contaminated very easily, the larger the volume (GALLONS) the harder it is to contaminate the water. Bigger tanks and equipment to run it is more money but do the best you can afford or care to spend.
Agreed
for polishing pad is the higher micron the better? I looked up polishing pads and I have an option of 50 or 100 microns.
Higher the number finer the pad.
Do you have any videos on the best way to clean your tank decor like fake rocks etc?
No I dont sorry. But decor normally doesn't ever need any cleaning. My bristlenose pleco keeps everything nice and clean. 😊
@@KaveManAquatics Ok….I don’t have a pleco in my tank. In the past, I’ve cleaned the rocks with a Clorox mixture and then let them sit in the sun to dry off before putting back in the tank. Would you recommend that? My rocks get algae all over them and yours always look brand new.
I would much rather get a pleco and not use clorox. Safer and more efficient.
That makes sense. Thanks again!
Hey kev. Bought the pool sand on your link. I rinse it few times. After wards water became cloudy. I use all your products that you suggested clarity and prime. No ammonia and no nitrite. Water still cloudy for 2 weeks now. Is it the sand that is making this? Will it go away?
Sand does have to be thoroughly rinsed in order to avoid cloudiness, and even then it can last for a few days. 2 weeks means something else is casing your cloudiness, not the sand. But without knowing all your details its hard to pin point. My book covers all the reasons and many solutions to get your water looking crystal clear! Check it out - bit.ly/clearH2O
My water is crystal clear in my 65 gallon and I am using a Fluval 306. However, the output from the filter has decreased significantly since I changed the order media. I am wondering does have the basket of poly-fil have to be full? I might have too much.
If its reduced your flow significantly you may have packed in too much. Its a feel for how much to use because you can easily stuff a bunch in and compact it and it'll be excessive.
Hi 👋 got a sponge 🧽 filter how often do I clean 🧼 it thank you 🙏 kindly al
Depends on many factors like amount of fish and size and feeding and maintenance...watch this video made for canisters but this is how you gauge when to clean any filters really - ruclips.net/video/Mz6CL14xGu0/видео.html
Thank you 🙏 indeed informative Alan
Kev, I have an fx6 on my 125 mbuna tank 15 mbuna average 5 to 6 inches 3 large blood parrots and 1 giant jack Dempsey. Is it enough?
I would add more. Either a HOB or just double up the FX6 and be prepared for when you add more fish, lol
I have a quick question,in our 75 gallon tank we have 18 cichlids at the moment including my favorite fish which is convict..he's a blood parrot convict cichlid hybrid and recently I've noticed a decent size little bump on his stomach.i thought he was going to the bathroom but it looked pretty big for that but it's still there.im worried now,do you know what it could be?
Could be bloat. I lost my parrot convict to bloat as well. Try feeding a little less protein and more veggies to get him to poop well. You could also remove him to a hospital tank and try feeding him skinned peas.
Aye Kev, I’ve noticed that when it come to water change Wednesday… my PH drops.
Starts at 7.4-7.5
By Wednesday it’s down to 6.8.-7.0…
Should I use crushed coral?
If you're keeping African Cichlids, definitely. But first figure out whats causing your PH to drop. Real wood? Too many nitrates? Thats priority
Hey kev whats a real good polishing pad I can buy that I can wash and re-use again and again
None, polishing pads are meant to be discarded and replaced.
@@KaveManAquatics ok what's a good one I can use for my hob,I'm tired of using poly-fil
Would a 60 gallon be a big enough tank for African cichlids?
Yes, minimum is 55 gallons
@@KaveManAquatics appreciate it I'll be setting up a African cichlid tank soon.
Hey, i have a question about the nitrates. I tested the water with a test strip and it showed i needed to do i 30% water change. I did that and tested again and it almost showed no difference in the nitrates quantity. Did i do something wrong or the testinf strips are crap? PS. It's a new aquarium, couple of days since i set it up
If its only been a couple of days you probably dont have any notrates in it. Unless its coming from your tap water. But yea, test strips are crap lol Get an API master test kit and start watching from here - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
Hi kave,, Can i use wavemaker in goldfish tank?
Goldfish prefer still calm water. Go with an airstone instead for good water movement and surface agitation.
@@KaveManAquatics now im using biohome ultimate for my filter,, my question is,how many years can i use biohome for my filter?sorry for my bad english😊😊😊
Kevin I have a question about how long should I go before I clean my Fx6 on my 75 gallon American Cichlid tank , my tank is very clear and no debris floating in the tank, and no funky smell, I have been running it straight for about 5.5 months, I also don't over feed or my tank is lightly stocked. Thank You for your help and advice.
You're doing great then. If the output flow is still steady and constant I wouldnt touch it for another couple months! heres a helpful video on that subject too - ruclips.net/video/Mz6CL14xGu0/видео.html
Clear water is not necessarily a guide to good water, how are you water test parameters, ie ammonia, nitrite, nitrate etc? Also it's a very good idea to have a booster filter/prefilter before your main filter with just coarse, medium and fine foams in. Your can get them in clear plastic so you can actually see inside and know how dirty or clogged they are. This will mean opening your main filter to clean FAR LESS often as it makes the water entering your main filter media so clean that the main filter just doesn't get clogged up very often. Your bacteria will love you for it! Hope this helps
Any tips on getting my bio filter going I have been going through a nightmare with my tank for 2 months with ammonia/ nitrate spikes doing constant 50-80% water changes and I have went through bottles of ammonia neutralizer/ PH up/ quick start/ stability / prime/ and I still can’t get my tank to just level out
@@MrDylster69 it could be many causes but one thing I would say is stop using the ammonia neutralizer. If you kill the ammonia the bacteria will not flourish! You need to go through the nitrogen cycle (ammonia to nitrite, nitrite to nitrate etc) to get your water right, the beneficial bacteria feed on the ammonia which converts to nitrite which another lot of bacteria feed on and convert to nitrate. If you starve them of ammonia they will not flourish and the cycle will not work properly. There are many other factors which will be dependent on the size of the tank, what fish are in it, how well fed they are or not and so on. I would suggest you look on RUclips for a guy called Pond Guru and study his nitrogen cycle videos, your answer probably lies in there somewhere. Good luck!
Can chem pure blue be used on discus tank? Just asking because i read somewhere that it raises your Ph.
Chemi pure blue does not raise PH. I dont keep discus but never heard of any problems using it in a discuss tank.
@@KaveManAquatics thanks for your time.
Hey kev, i have a 55 gallon with the standard filter it comes with. How do i upgrade my filter for most impact? But i dont think im ready for one of the big canister filters just yet
A fine sponge filter should do the trick ....works 4 me
Invest in a canister filter ! Trust me, it's worth every penny. I have a 55 GAL tank as well.
Thanks guys
The Tidal 110 is an awesome upgrade if you're not ready for a canister yet. Check it out here - amzn.to/3AJh9El
1. Good filtration
2. Maintenance (including cleaning inside and outside of the tank)
3. Stop overfeeding your fish (halve it!)
4. Use a wave maker (but you should've already known that as he mentions it in EVERY VIDEO 😁)
5. Use a sponge filter ($10 cheap)
6. Use chemical media (eg activated carbon)
Ist Views Ist Like Ist Comment..Love your Videos sir.
Nice!! Thank you sir! Appreciate you!
Hello,
My aquarium is too loud I tried to buy other filters but it is still the same.How do you deal with that?
Do you have and HOB fillter? maybe the water level in your tank is to low and when the water coming back out from the filter hits the water in the tank is what is making the loud noise, if that's the case you should raise the water level in your tank and keep it like that all the time this is going to make your tank quieter. But if the loud noise is coming from the filter itself maybe you should try a different kind of filter.
@@tico1283 Thanks
what ph level you keep your cichlids at??
My African Cichlids? A Stable 8.0 😊
My tank has crystal clear water although I am having another problem. My nitrates keep going up to around 20 ppm. Even after a fresh water change and gravel cleaning and filter cleaning the nitrates keep going up to 20 ppm. Yes i make sure to clean my filter stuff with tank water and i even did as much as a 75% water change but the nitrates come back. All other parameters like ammonia and nitrite are at a perfect 0 ppm according to the aquarium master test kit. Now here is the trip. I only have one fish in my 55 gallon tank. It's my boy Ted Bundy the tiger Barb all alone. And i feed him only what he can eat in 3 minutes. Rarely does any food go to waste and sink to the bottom. My tank has 2 wave makers and a marineland c360 canister filter rated for like a 100 gallon tank and a hang on the back filter that's rated for a 75 gallon tank. Both filters are loaded with bio media such as those Fluval white ring things and them black small balls that came with my canister filter. Oh and i almost forgot to mention i even have 2 box filters inside my tank that are also full of the Fluval ceramic ring things along with sponges. I don't know what else i can do now. I mean Ted Bundy looks happy AF so maybe I'm just over stressing over a constant 20 ppm nitrate result.
20PPM is fine. Dont worry about that at all. You may have some nitrates coming in straight from your source. And remember your boy Ted is ALWAYS excreting ammonia...not only just when he poops. 3 minutes is a lot of food though...you may want to cut that back to 1! but regardless...20ppm, nothing to worry about 💪
Ditch the plastic balls, waste of time. The ceramic rings are ok but not the best option, alfagrog is better and if you can run to the cost Biohome even better although Eheim do some good ceramic media too. Bear in mind you will ALWAYS have some nitrate unless you can get a FULL nitrogen cycle going, this takes a LOT of good media and also time, maybe 4 months or more to grow the anaerobic bacteria needed to convert the nitrate into nitrogen form so it is released from the water to the atmosphere. I would recommend you search for Pond Guru on RUclips and listen to his teachings about the nitrogen cycle and proper FULL filtration, it will explain it properly to you. Hope this helps my friend
@@KaveManAquatics lol alright. And yeah this tank is new and just got set up like a month ago so it probably hasn't fully established itself yet. And i thought I was being careful about feeding him but as you always say "cut it in half". I actually read online that some fish can even go as long as a week without eating in the wild. Sorry Ted but your lavish feeding styles are about to change.
@@steverabbits @SteveRabbits that's cool il switch out them plastic balls and look into all this other stuff you mentioned. I've had my marineland c360 and so far i love how huge the media trays are and how easy it is to disconnect and reconnect the filter. And the filter isn't that heavy like many exaggerate. Even filled with water it's rather light but then again i am a pretty stocky dude. Only complaint i have about it is a low rattling sound it makes and the occasional burst of micro bubbles it shoots out. I'd say it shoots them out every like 40 to 60 seconds. But yeah definitely IL try putting some of this stuff you mentioned in my filter trays.
@@edgararcega3046 make sure your hose to your intake connection is under water
pot scrubbies are not fine or medium
They are not being used as mechanical media, so being fine or medium doesnt matter. I use them as Biological media.
@@KaveManAquatics i know that im wondering what are you using for fine and medium. Are you using the other fx6 for that or is it filled with pot scrubbers also?
@@cashoption2319 Inise medium blue and fine white pads. Links to them are in the description. You can also search for my FX6 playlist which has videos with my setup 😁
Is that artificial rockwork in your tank, and where can I get some?
Yup, check out aquadecorbackgrounds.com
@@KaveManAquatics Thank You
I saw that look after hearing what Kamala said. It was the same look I had on my face. We scared they will win on the merit of what Jo Jo has done . HUUHH
Bro I have just a top filter on a 4 feet arowana tank me wishing to buy a fx6 but no money 😭😭
Is it to much to feed your fish once a week and the next week don't feed them at all
I feed my fish 3 times a day,I eat 3times a day why shouldn't they..
@KK you are not a fish! lol
Yes that is too long to do that continuously. But most people way over feed their fish. once a day with a fasting day once a week is a great schedule. Unless you have juveniles that are growing out, then i'd up it to 2-3 times a day.
Kev where did you get the background for your girls and boys? Your main Cichlid tank is the one I am referring to. 2 minutes and 5 seconds im ROTFL!! I know you want to care for them.. but..
Lots of love Kev!!
Thanks bro, Glad I can make you chuckle lol Background is from aquadecorbackgrounds.com
Not me realizing I can upgrade all my tanks HOB filters because I have literally all of the things I need to do so in my house. 😅
Do it! 💪
@@KaveManAquatics Done! Now I don't have to spend tons of money on replaceable filters. :) Thank you so much for the great tips and tricks!
They always hungry lol
There’s no water in you’re tank you’re fish are floating 😍
LOL, Thanks! 😁
Damn broo . It seems u have filled drinking water in your tank coz it is soo damn clear
LOL, Thanks bro! 😁💪
i feed once a day, every other day and that's all.
Perfect 💪
The less fish you have the less making sure you have to do. Don't have so many fish you don't have to do so much maintenance to your fish tank.
There’s a reason why African Cichlid tanks are overstocked by design. If you want to learn more about them this channel can help you.
Not nice to tell Kev to stop clapping. It’s his damn channel. Be grateful for all the invaluable info and time he gives you!
Some people are just so 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
lol Thank you for the backup my man! 💪💪
All of that and bacteria. Beneficial Bacteria needs to be there to aide in crystal clean water.
Yes, that definitely is a factor as well. Without beneficial bacteria starving the heterotrophic bacteria you'd just have a cloudy mess.