Dealing with Hair Algae in Mini Ponds

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @darrenatiyehoboe
    @darrenatiyehoboe 4 года назад +10

    Somebody beat me to it but you look awesome luv! I hope that means you are feeling better as well. I wish you the best health!

  • @RachelOLeary
    @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +10

    Today I just wanted to go over the basic routine for the greenhouse tubs, add some more fish, and talk about hair algae. HOPEFULLY i will get out to get more plants soon! What are you guys doing?

  • @kymberlysteiger8125
    @kymberlysteiger8125 4 года назад +5

    I actually love the the sound of rain 🌧 falling and paired with with the tub water sound, it’s fantastic! I’m trying to type with a broken arm and it taken me 10 minutes to type this so I’m going Lol 😂 ouch but I’m totally loving your channel, I’m new

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +2

      Feel better

    • @sherlynnhauser5870
      @sherlynnhauser5870 4 года назад +2

      Get well soon Kymberly! You don't know me but I read your comment and thought that was a tremendous effort. Thank you for your comment and participation on our YouTUBE forum. 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️

  • @rgilroy1909
    @rgilroy1909 4 года назад +10

    love the success you've had in the new greenhouse. you've come so far!!! way to go "SUPA-STAR!"
    ps seems like you're becoming and expert in pond plants also - SWEET

  • @trose22k
    @trose22k 4 года назад

    I've been battling BBA in my 75 gallon for like over a year... it's not completely rampid and out of control, only because of my constant efforts with hydrogen peroxide, water changes, manual removal. Its SUCH a pain...
    I really really don't want to have to dig up my plants AGAIN and let them sit in hydrogen peroxide and water bath while I do as much of a deep clean on the tank and gravel that I can without severely traumatizing and/ or killing my tank inhabitants.... =/
    Love your videos!!! =) you are awesome!

  • @juliamahler415
    @juliamahler415 4 года назад

    Hello Fish Pimp!! glad that you are doing so well,, you look great. You're sunshine in these gloomy days, thanks

  • @maryloumader-pipia9698
    @maryloumader-pipia9698 4 года назад

    Having watching over the years, you sure have come a long way, Rachel, you are awesome

  • @clairebreuleux2928
    @clairebreuleux2928 4 года назад

    Lovely water garden

  • @mau5lover2000
    @mau5lover2000 4 года назад

    Beautiful sanctuary

  • @myleerose31866
    @myleerose31866 4 года назад

    I live in N. Alabama and have guppies outside even in our upper 90 summers. Remember sucking heat out with a fan is better than trying to blow cool air in...which turns the heat into a convection oven.

  • @emby_mb
    @emby_mb 4 года назад

    Today my plants for the minipond I am building arrived. plus it's waterchanging day for the aquariums 🙃 your videos bring me into the right mood to start. 😊

  • @fishhubbd
    @fishhubbd 3 года назад

    Awesome!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!

  • @dwightjones3114
    @dwightjones3114 4 года назад

    Set up my first summer tub thanks to your inspiration and it's doing great. Thanks!

  • @merijn1975
    @merijn1975 4 года назад +4

    I am having a bad hair algae day as well!

  • @Davidova
    @Davidova 4 года назад

    Dear Rachel!
    Take Macrobrachium nipponense for your mini Ponds!
    I haven't Hire Algae in my tanks now.
    They can to eat babies of fishes, but they live very good with many common fishes

  • @emmanuelgonnzalez7260
    @emmanuelgonnzalez7260 4 года назад

    Have you made a video on species we can keep that are endangered in the wild? A list of them would be really cool. I found out that white cloud mountain minnows are endangered in the wild, they were already my favorite fish but knowing that im helping their species out made me more dedicated to keeping them. Looking for other fish to perserve 👍

  • @HonoluluTita
    @HonoluluTita 4 года назад +2

    You’re amazing!

  • @jathemoonlight
    @jathemoonlight 4 года назад

    If you cleaned and dried the algae you could make lil mermaid shirts of them :)) Wait, I just saw that the carnivores are blooming *awwww* I would be so happy if you made another video about the carnivores. The blossoms look like right out of a fairy tale

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      I did a few videos on m y plant channel about them, plantaholic, if you would like to see

    • @jathemoonlight
      @jathemoonlight 4 года назад

      @@RachelOLeary Thank you for the hint. I thought I was youtube-firm, but failed to read the news. Beautiful!

  • @sharronmiller451
    @sharronmiller451 4 года назад

    Your Daisy Rice Fish are especially beautiful! Love them. I have been so upset, I lost one of my Sewellia. It was my fault. I did water changing and forgot to plug the hob back in. The other 3 are doing fine thank goodness. When you are shipping again I will order more. I love them so much.

  • @muffemod
    @muffemod 4 года назад

    lookin' good rachel

  • @RichardPallardy
    @RichardPallardy 4 года назад

    Have you ever thought of planting some rockgarden type plants in the gravel around the tubs? Something like aubrieta or soapwort? Could be a neat look.

  • @fragile880
    @fragile880 4 года назад

    In the last shot you have a red urn with hens and chicks in it. I have the same planter bit have difficult watering it. I'd love to see a deep dive into your Odd containers for plants on your other channel.

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl9876 4 года назад

    The bog garden looks wonderful! No water plants to be had at my local stores this year. Having to be more creative and use what I have.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад

      I haven't gone out yet to check, but have my fingers crossed

  • @jp-us9rq
    @jp-us9rq 4 года назад

    Everything looks nice

  • @ccsorn
    @ccsorn 4 года назад +1

    The bog is looki g ammaaazing!

  • @family8181
    @family8181 4 года назад

    Wow you're looking great

  • @TheOfficialSteelReign
    @TheOfficialSteelReign 4 года назад +1

    Looking real good! I'm gonna throw a tub together here for the wife, more of a display with a waterfall for the deck, but I'm hoping not too terribly different than what you've got going... but one instead of 30 🤣
    Any suggestions on plant species for newbs?

  • @CapeFearKoi
    @CapeFearKoi 4 года назад

    I’m hoping to have a greenhouse soon for koi ponds. Yours looks nice.

  • @raycooper2287
    @raycooper2287 4 года назад

    Great video again, can you use algeafix from API ? In your tubs in green house?

  • @twoguysfishandfrys6877
    @twoguysfishandfrys6877 4 года назад

    Rachel. I have three 110 tubs full of African Cichlid fry. I noticed frog eggs and tadpoles hatching is that going to harm my peacocks and gap fry

  • @chrismiller12341
    @chrismiller12341 4 года назад +1

    I mean no disrespect to you or your husband. This is totally random but you are looking great. You have been one of my motivations in my weight loss. Thank you. Again if this is an out of place comment I'm sorry. 😬

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +5

      Thank you! I have been spending a lot of time hiking lately and its showing

    • @Iamaguienapig
      @Iamaguienapig 4 года назад

      Why would you apologise for complementing someone..?

  • @vb2377
    @vb2377 4 года назад

    What’s a good fish brand do you use for your comets goldfish?

  • @Aquagold.goldysingh1313
    @Aquagold.goldysingh1313 4 года назад

    U r awesome and amazing...keep it up mam.. stay safe

  • @unusualaquariumecosystems5805
    @unusualaquariumecosystems5805 4 года назад

    There's a lot of plant weed to get off the surface? Might it be possible to dry them and use them as pellets for feeding shrimp?

  • @juancastaner2576
    @juancastaner2576 4 года назад

    Hi and thank you for sharing! I was wondering where do u get your tubs and what size are they?
    Thank you and stay safe!

  • @chubzaquatics257
    @chubzaquatics257 4 года назад

    Great video 👍

  • @rickrodriguez6675
    @rickrodriguez6675 4 года назад

    Enjoyed ur interesting video.

  • @nolasdollsandaquatics9386
    @nolasdollsandaquatics9386 4 года назад

    Morning Rachel...#fishfam love

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад

      Morning (or afternoon, or evening)!

  • @stantonfriedman
    @stantonfriedman 4 года назад

    Wendy O'Williams is Back

  • @Zaku186
    @Zaku186 4 года назад

    By the greenhouse is looking amazing. the bog garden looks so good rn. wish you would take your time with the cam so we can get a better look at everything.

    • @Zaku186
      @Zaku186 4 года назад

      I still dont see much point in two separate channels.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      I appreciate the constructive criticism. Its really hard to shoot outside, as you cannot see what's happening on the viewfinder. I will try and slow down a bit for you! The point of two channels is I wanted to make as little or as much plant content as I wanted and people were complaining it was a fish channel.

    • @Zaku186
      @Zaku186 4 года назад

      @@RachelOLeary Huh i didnt know ppl were complaining. in that case im glad you decided to make a second channel instead of just not showing plant stuff. im still p new to plants and im loving them more and more. i keep finding things i really like and i fear one day ill run out of beautiful plants i can manage to not kill.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      Yea, I was content having them combined (and it meant they were monetized), but I didn't want to alienate my core audience so made a judgement call.

    • @Zaku186
      @Zaku186 4 года назад

      @@RachelOLeary did many ppl unsub to this channel? or did most ppl stay subbed to this one and also sub to plantaholic?

  • @samueljosephfernald4663
    @samueljosephfernald4663 4 года назад

    Have you ever kept Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO crayfish)? Might be a good option as a livestock guardian for your summer tubbing bins.

  • @robertforrest7956
    @robertforrest7956 4 года назад +1

    Well, lets just say the past week I've been Lazy! My plants, tanks and apt look great though after lots of cleaning, potting, mounting, and whatnot caught up. Now that things are opening up a tad more, I'll check into getting your orchid cuttings sent out to all soon. Your greenhouse and bog look really nice, and you're looking awesome yourself Rachel....
    Have a great evening, and I'll catch you next time around.
    👍👍👍😀

  • @michaelkane2470
    @michaelkane2470 4 года назад

    Love your videos.Im in Saint Augustine Fl.Ever hear of Green Aqua?

  • @deborahcollis9814
    @deborahcollis9814 4 года назад

    have you done a video on how an aquarium club works? fish breeding ect

  • @joshblick
    @joshblick 4 года назад +1

    Where did you get those wonderful rectangle tubs? All my local farm supply shops only have oval ones.

    • @jonisolis9645
      @jonisolis9645 4 года назад

      Maybe this would work for you: Bon Tool 36 in. x 24 in. Utility Tub-11-409 - The Home Depot - www.homedepot.com/p/Bon-Tool-36-in-x-24-in-Utility-Tub-11-409/304245469

    • @jonisolis9645
      @jonisolis9645 4 года назад

      OR this one: Plasgad Black Large Concrete Mixing Tub-887102C - The Home Depot - www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-Black-Large-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887102C/205451585

  • @leesahcage3297
    @leesahcage3297 4 года назад

    Great video. The plants look awesome. Have you ever done succulents in rocks?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад

      Yep! I have an entire succulent rock garden

    • @leesahcage3297
      @leesahcage3297 4 года назад

      @@RachelOLeary Wow, do you have any videos of it in your playlist? You are awesome so I'd love to see your rock garden.

  • @RichardPallardy
    @RichardPallardy 4 года назад +1

    Fun new term for aufwuchs ...periphyton: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periphyton

  • @frrok1
    @frrok1 4 года назад

    how hot does the water get in the greenhouse? its amazing that the Neocaridina shrimp can survive that AND breed!

  • @bluemanpaul
    @bluemanpaul 4 года назад +1

    I've had a nightmare with algae in my tanks. I believe it came in from the plants that I purchased. Originally I had a stag horn algae issue which i believed was due to the flow being low.
    I added extra current and the staghorn did clear up only to be replaced with BBA.
    In the end I gave up and treated the tank with Easy Life Algexit and it has completely cleared up the tank. 2 months later, no more treatments required and absolutely no trace of algae.
    Cyanobacteria is another matter. It is growing between the glass and my aqua soil and I have to dig it out constantly. I'm wondering if I have excess phosphates in my tap water

    • @dennisbinkhorst2039
      @dennisbinkhorst2039 4 года назад +1

      I heard injecting Seachem Excel between the glass and the soil does wonders getting rid off cyanobacteria. Also, hydrogen peroxide 5% does a great job fighting cyanobacteria on plants or on top of the soil. The latter worked great for me recently.
      For the Seachem Excel treatment see this video by Green Aqua. From 2 minutes 30 seconds up. ruclips.net/video/nJNc4HjiVsg/видео.html
      For instructions on the hydrogen peroxide 5% treatment see this video. I this video it is recommended you turn the filtration off for 30 minutes prior to treatment until 30 minutes after the treatment before turning it on again but I really recommend leaving the filtration off for 60 minutes after treatment. ruclips.net/video/VMInjM0d9OE/видео.html

  • @xevious11
    @xevious11 4 года назад

    What and how often are you feeding all the fish and shrimp in the tubs? Or are the bugs enough for the fish?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      I dont generally supplement unless trying to get a head count

  • @raycooper2287
    @raycooper2287 4 года назад

    You must have low pH, and high acidic with rain water yes?

  • @Moamanly
    @Moamanly 4 года назад

    Rachel----I am interested in why you set your water-level so low in those plastic tubs? Is it because the fish species are jumpers?
    I like to get as much water in as I can!
    Btw---I presume not everyone's tap water is suitable to use without taking precautions? Chlorine and other additives?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад

      I have a well- so no water conditioner is needed. As for the levels- outside, I have overflows drained so they don't flood, in the greenhouse- they evaporate rapidly so i top off weekly.

  • @rockysanimals2778
    @rockysanimals2778 4 года назад

    I’m having massive problems with red algae in my mini ponds. No matter how many times I strip it back it keeps on coming back within a week. Any suggestions as to how to beat the beggar?

    • @rockysanimals2778
      @rockysanimals2778 4 года назад

      I set up my first 2 summer tubs this year thanks to your inspiration! Just keep on getting the bastard red algae 😂 it’s killing/ dyeing (literally) my elodea densa and starting to rot leaves on my marginal lilies leaves. They are both 5 gallon hardware boxes that i repurposed. Birds keep on bathing in it, might that be an aspect to the issue? As far as I’m aware it isn’t harming the platies I put in there, it’s just ruining the asthetic of the ponds especially as they are semi see through opaque 😂

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      Maybe add more plant mass and cover at the surface

    • @rockysanimals2778
      @rockysanimals2778 4 года назад

      Rachel O'Leary okay thanks 😊 i will go collect some duckweed from my local harvest point (local duck pond) later today. There may be some good daphnia exc in there too. If not my last resort will be to add a cover and try some guppy grass 😂

  • @robsfish4485
    @robsfish4485 4 года назад

    Where do you get the rectangular tubs that are in the greenhouse? They look like a great size.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      They are made by laguna, a hagen owned company

    • @elist500
      @elist500 4 года назад

      Would the masonry tubs you use for the bog garden work for fish?

  • @farmfishandfreedom2933
    @farmfishandfreedom2933 4 года назад

    Is it possible to cross breed golden white clouds with normal?

  • @crystalstewart7093
    @crystalstewart7093 4 года назад

    With your ponds outdoors have you ever had any issues with frogs or toads taking over with laying eggs?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад

      I havent but usually get some visitors

  • @jayrowe6473
    @jayrowe6473 4 года назад

    What do you do with the rest of your mornings?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад

      work in the fishroom, be a mom, mow the lawn, weed the bog

  • @davidreid1865
    @davidreid1865 4 года назад

    Have you done a species spotlight on that Daisy’s Rice Fish? They look awesome and may be exactly what I’m looking for to add to my tank.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      I have! ruclips.net/video/-5lzvg8DJJ8/видео.html

    • @davidreid1865
      @davidreid1865 4 года назад

      Rachel O'Leary thank you!! Hopefully your pond will be successful and you will have some for sale this fall.

  • @michellegibson3899
    @michellegibson3899 4 года назад

    ❤💚💖💙💜🐠🐟🐬

  • @wendelsarti8853
    @wendelsarti8853 4 года назад

    Tá fininha....

  • @yolandawhite1135
    @yolandawhite1135 4 года назад

    I have that problem soo ans I hate it

  • @abdool1972
    @abdool1972 4 года назад +4

    Algae is like Ectoplasm for the living.

  • @michaelnoel8936
    @michaelnoel8936 4 года назад

    Are you not concerned about egg layers having laid eggs in the hair algae you remove?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад +1

      I check for eggs, but its never been an issue in the past

  • @reginaldmorton2162
    @reginaldmorton2162 4 года назад

    More azz more jeans..oh the fish are good too..
    Aquashield and peroxide kills algae

  • @JoeBurner1720
    @JoeBurner1720 4 года назад

    Did you lose weight

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 года назад

      About 3 or 4 years ago

    • @JoeBurner1720
      @JoeBurner1720 4 года назад

      Rachel O'Leary I haven’t watched you in awhile.. good job!