Full Size Blood Parrots, Pea Puffer Algae & Thai Silk FH
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- Опубликовано: 6 мар 2022
- Come check out episode 5 of my podcast. I talk about the recent updates that have been going on in my house of fish tank madness.
Some of the house updates on the fish tanks have been an issue happening and the pea puffer aquarium. I also picked up some full-size blood parrot cichlids that someone was wanting to get rid of. I’ve never own blood parents of the size in these fish are absolutely amazing when they get to be as adult full size of a fish.
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So I work full time and I'm working almost all day so I never get time to run to a store if I need something, I'm working a lot of hours and don't get a day off till next week, I'm really worried for my tank at the moment, fish are fine, but all of a sudden my snails don't move for days and still haven't and I'm fearing the worst, I have to resort to ordering off of Amazon for test kits. I'm still waiting for pay day next week so I don't have a lot of money to spend, I know cheap kits aren't to great but I think it's better then nothing at this point.. I found something that constantly monitors ammonia levels, do they work ok? And what does everyone think about this cheap test kit, does it test enough or could a get a better one for in and around the same price.
API Master test kit is the best a little more time consuming but it's worth it for the money and are the snails out of shell and the shell is broken that's an indication that they passed away but if your ammonia was high your fish would be sick to snails hide sometimes.
Honestly I had the same thing happen with my snails. Honestly they're just like that. If they start dying I'd worry. But if they just hibernate for days I wouldn't worry. Mine has hibernated for a week before. Every few days I would smell him and put him back. Then they just start moving. Good luck.
Anyone who yells u the ammonia alert doesn't work either had no idea what it does or how to read the instructions. That being said your best bet is the api Master test kit.
If you get the ammonia card make sure you peel the plastic cover off the indicator button or it won't work. You can test with windex first to make sure it's working. Ich treatment ruined mine so warning on that if you ever have to treat for it.
The ammonia alert I've had works, but honestly in an established tank, ammonia is unlikely to be the problem. It's more likely nitrates if you haven't kept up with water changes. If you really can't get to it right away- I would treat with Seachem's Prime- they do have nitrate reducing filter media you can buy and live plants help too.
Liquid test kits are the best for keeping up with your water.
I would get the test strips if I couldn't afford the master test kit. People say they are bad, but in your situation it may be the best choice. I agree they can be kinda iffy, but you can do more than one test strip if you think you messed up. I have the master test kit, Aquarium Co Op test strips, and tetra test strips. I use a combination of all 3.
My personal recommendation would be to introduce more plants. They will manage and take care of your water stability and reduced testing/changing needs but also improve the tank environment. You dont need fancy equipment either (co2 cans and all are optional).
The test strips have been proven to work perfectly in a laboratory environment but for the average hobbyist they will work once. there can be no humidity allowed to enter the container which by itself erases everything hopes of continued use. The fish in the photo does not have ich or if it does it is not that sick yet as I see not one white spot. Ich is a parasite as you know and will not kill a fish that you can not tell if it has it or not. it is the infections that overwhelm the fish. So it appears that the fish is having a gill issue breathing issue or some form or relief is enjoyed by gill fluttering. My first thought is a freshly cleaned filter followed by ammonia burn from the crash. Very hard to tell so you really need to test the water. it can of course be an internal parasite but I never add chemicals unless it is a last resort and I could never do that without knowing the basic water parameters for absolute and certain. The LFS should be able to test for you. 
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Omg stop apologizing for ranting 😂 it’s okay, crazy! it’s why I keep coming back. Listening to you rant and talk about this hobby you so clearly love is wholesome. Carry on.
Haha, love going full crack head status on a project… I’m very much enjoying the house plant content! 🌿🐟🙌😎
I like Whiskey. He seems like an awesome cat.
I find plants and tanks go hand in hand good use for our dirty tank water.
Honestly, seeing your flowerhorn makes me want to get one again. That plant shelf is cool as heck
You are taking criticism well. You adjust your position. I enjoy seeing you in chat. Now is the time to do plant videos. Super popular right now. 👍
Man I got a huge blood parrot from my local fish store only one we have.. Remember Chris we talked about the all silver dollar tank i got big silver dollars an big blood parrots in that 125 love the tank!
I have a heavily planted 55 in my dining room and use all Eheim heaters. Love your tanks with the plants and driftwood. Always great to see a new video.
thanks for featuring the shot of the mystery snail eggs
The shelf is great greenhouses have the exact same thing. It will add a tonne of humidity to the room but you have tanks anyway so no biggy. Well done mate
One more comment... I have raised Mystery snails, (got my advice from Rachel O'Leary) just know that one clutch can yield over 200 snails! No joke. I hatched mine in a 36 gal bowfront and ended up with 235!
Loved this video!!! I have so many comments! I am so impressed with your plant stand invention! My home looks like a greenhouse and my hubby, who is a flooring installer has been trying to manage the water situation by putting in tile floors. LOL
I just got some nice EBAs from Dan’s Fish. They are growing like weeds and very healthy. I have 3 pea puffers in a planted tank and yes, deal with algae. The peas kept otos in hiding, but hillstream loaches and panda garra seem to be the key, as they don’t bother them at all.
Omg love the live bearers I want some blue Mickey mouse platys
I love what you are doing. I think house plants and aquariums marry very well. Awesome stand you made. Cannot wait to see how it comes together. Have you tried peace lily's in a tank? Heaters...even lights... a true rant should be about the length or lack of on the power cord. That's ridiculously annoying.
Great info on heaters 👍
I have rhizome plants in my puffer tank ...but I only have 1 in a 5 gallon...but it does get algae..but my plants are on rocks that I can remove and brush gunk off monthly. I have a huge pothos on his tank and let the roots go wild..he loves it...I have pothos in all 6 tanks...I love fish and plants...you're place looks awesome
Love the plant shelving unit hope it works out
Being a weirdo has been the best for my life , continue to do so 💪🏿
I'm down to one pea puffer, I hatched out salt and pepper cory eggs in it's tank, it's never bothered them. I also have a ton of cull shrimp, it doesn't bother them
I love fluval products. But I’ve never had a good long lasting fluval heater. In two years I’ve had about 5 break. I only use ehiem heaters.
Thanks for the info on pea puffers aka "murder beans". I am planning a tank for them right now! 10 gallon hexagon with a large floating foliage ball situated in the middle of the water column.
Murder Beans 🤟😆
Pea puffers can be difficult at times 😁
I love this new content
I have a bunch of Marineland heaters and they work great!
I LOVE plants, anyone who has tanks needs them.
How do you treat your quarantine tanks? And when something does die from disease, how do you treat the tank/decor/equipment to make it safe again?
I have a couple betta, but I want some guppies in their own tank. If they have babies, I can simply use them to live feed my betta to avoid over population. It's a win-win.
One is a galaxy koi plakat named Ponyo. Got him for like $6. He's stunning, but always giving me health scares for the year I've had him.
The other was the most beautiful $3 veil tail I've ever seen. $3. I call her Celeste. She's pastel pinkish white with pastel yellow and purple shimmer. Absolutely stunning. I've never had any trouble with her so I'm afraid to move her into a tank where one of my previous betta died.
Also currently have a pair of angels with less than a week old babies, they're so small and cute. She's been laying eggs for like a year with no success until recently. I'm worried about harming them if I try to clean the tank and the parents are fiercely protective.
Hey Chris, I notice the tank behind you has a deep substrate. Is that dirt? Have you found the deep substrate to be beneficial? Huge fan here, keep on making videos!
Only heater I haven't had issue with is cobalt but they are expensive
I notice you do have them 300 watt eheim I've had 2 different ones stick on full blast.. Did I really just happen to get 2 bad ones or is something else cauing it maybe? Good looking parrots tanks an plants lol!
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I'm into house plants too.
My pea puffers live happily in my community tank
I have about 300 electric blues about a inch long if you want some.
I could use some of those if your in the area
Been through a lot of heaters
What would happen if the bubble on a flowerhorn burst?
My LFS have electric blue acaras
Hiiiiiii
I am in love, love, love with your pond! 😍
What’s in the candle
Kind of did im watching from aus lol
Jack of all trades , master of …… well video is self explanatory. Best of luck to yah fella and your breeding . Everyone needs feeder fish and advice from a novice.
Ur so called fh isn’t even a Thai silk lol