Good tips, Blake! One thing you did not mention is the social media aspect. A blessing to be able to share. Sometimes a curse when your chasing "likes" and "subs." Since our channels are monetized in a very real way we are now mixing business with pleasure. The more it becomes about business the less it becomes about pleasure.
Blake you're looking really good! I don't know what you've been up to but it's showing mate. Just wanted you to hear that 😊 Great video too, thank you 😎🙌🏻
@@kheilawarheart thank you 😄 got a bit too cosy as the kids were born and that sort of thing, back to being active and living healthy now that having babies is behind me 😅
The best way to deal with burn out is by giving someone a fish and teach them a little about the hobby. Bringing happiness to another human being gives you a renewal for the hobby. Don’t do it solely to self gratification but because you truly want to make someone happy!
I get aquarium burnout from plant overgrowth, my tanks get so overgrown, with the planted ones, and the top floating plants that Every few weeks, I can't see anything, so I have to do aquarium weeding. The good thing about it is that my water quality is perfect and I don't need to do water changes any more, just regular top ups. These ideas in this video were helpful, thanks.
Good advice. It's easy to get overwhelmed with fish chores, especially when there are lots of baby fish that constantly need feeding to stay alive. As you said, do less. Don't try to breed all the different species at once if you don't have the time and energy to devote to it.
Part of why a self sustaining setup is worth the initial setup effort. I like to be in a place of only doing top offs, none of this daily water change followed by a dousing of chemical cocktails that some enthusiasts are stuck with.
I can go months even a year without doing much for my aquariums. Just doing the bare minimum. Then some day I get inspiration to do stuff and clean them up and trim. I'll pull out a 2 foot anubias that was choking out other plants. This hobby matches me perfectly.
I will say I’ve gotten aquarium burn out from time to time, what usually helps me though I will say a disclaimer: this might just be me; but I’m an artist as a hobby and I love redecorating my aquariums, it does help though that I’ve never been good at the aquatic plants part so I have a minimal amount to replant. I also severely under stock my home aquariums so if and when I get a bit busy I have a grace period of when I do my usual tank maintenance. I have 5 guppies in a 40 gallon (female) tank. 😂 Now that the guppies are getting older I just got a bristlenose pleco. He’s almost 2 inches now and I actually had to start an algae bucket for him because the guppies keep their tank spotless from algae in addition to his 3 kinds of driftwood, assorted veggies, and the freshwater fish food that’s frozen mix of various stuff. My other tank needs once a month filter changes because I ended up upgrading to a 600 gallon stock pond and turning it into an aquaponic system, I don’t have to gravel vacuum that one, oddly enough, the bottom despite having goldfish and a 11 yr old 18 (nearly 19 inch) pleco is spotless. But I also agree if someone has tried a bunch of stuff and it’s still not bringing back that old spark then either rehome the fish or if you can and are willing with fish that have shorter lifespans wait until they die off then disassemble the system and do as you will with the tank.
Started with fish went to reptiles for 20 or so years now back into fish the full circle 😂.Trying to keep things simple is the key but things sometimes get out of hand.
Burnout starts with your first fish tank because then you look I need another and another and another and before you know you’re overwhelmed with water changes water parameters cleaning so it goes on and on
I don't understand how people can run multiple tanks for years at a time. I watch a bunch of different fish RUclipsrs and some of them have fish rooms with 10+ tanks. I have no idea how you guys do it. If I had that many tanks to care for, it would definitely feel like a job. Even one tank for me can be a stressful at times. I used to have 3, but I just couldn't deal with the constant maintenance and issues that would crop up, so I broke 2 down.
@@BlakesAquatics Yeah, I can understand that. You get attached to your fish. My issue was I was starting to neglect the tanks and it wasn't fair on them. Breaking 2 down was a good decision for me and them.
I’m having an incessant algae problem and I’m just done with it Worst part is it’s not the pretty green algae, it’s sickly brown, red, and cyano. And it will not go away. I’m very burnt out of this hobby
@@BlakesAquatics it’s both. The only nice part is I have tropheus that really like eating algae. But no I don’t treat for Algae. I’ve tried a few total blackouts and all that did was kill off my plants
If it wasnt for aquarium burn out those guentheri swordtails everyone was able to get late last year would all still be in my fishroom and youd all have none 😂
Here's one. I came back from vacation and found a congo tetra fish soup. Heater malfunction. I'm in the process of redoing this tank but it makes me want to cry.
Yes, was horrified to see my wonderful school of preacox red blue rainbows boiled alive, when I came home from work. That was 20 years ago; still remember. Keep plugging on even if you take a break for a while. Be well. By the way I have think aquarium heaters are safer these days.
I can’t concentrate on what you’re saying, you look so happy and handsome it’s distracting! I’ll come back later n give it another go! God bless you 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️. 🙋♀️🤍🇮🇱✌️
@@Sec_coach yeah for me that has been going for runs and hitting the gym at the moment. I am enjoying taking it easy with making videos but the pressure is always there for sure
I totally agree. When it becomes work, it is no longer a hobby.
Good tips, Blake! One thing you did not mention is the social media aspect. A blessing to be able to share. Sometimes a curse when your chasing "likes" and "subs." Since our channels are monetized in a very real way we are now mixing business with pleasure. The more it becomes about business the less it becomes about pleasure.
@@LushSaltyAquariums definitely, and youtube is very good at making you feel like you never upload enough, they dont perform well enough etc etc
Blake you're looking really good! I don't know what you've been up to but it's showing mate. Just wanted you to hear that 😊 Great video too, thank you 😎🙌🏻
@@kheilawarheart thank you 😄 got a bit too cosy as the kids were born and that sort of thing, back to being active and living healthy now that having babies is behind me 😅
The best way to deal with burn out is by giving someone a fish and teach them a little about the hobby. Bringing happiness to another human being gives you a renewal for the hobby. Don’t do it solely to self gratification but because you truly want to make someone happy!
Winter is nice for dark starts & cycling so when the itch to add new critters comes around in the spring, you're good to go.
Enjoy what you love to do and keep on going
Definitely can relate to a few of those that were mentioned.🙂
A very needed video for every Aquarist. It's not a burden but a struggle due to certain reasons.
I get aquarium burnout from plant overgrowth, my tanks get so overgrown, with the planted ones, and the top floating plants that Every few weeks, I can't see anything, so I have to do aquarium weeding. The good thing about it is that my water quality is perfect and I don't need to do water changes any more, just regular top ups. These ideas in this video were helpful, thanks.
Some valuable tips! I cant wait till the breeding prints come in, should be any day ;)
I’m new to fish keeping (two months and 4 tanks) and some days I feel exactly what you mentioned here. Thank you for the great tips and motivation. ❤
Good advice. It's easy to get overwhelmed with fish chores, especially when there are lots of baby fish that constantly need feeding to stay alive. As you said, do less. Don't try to breed all the different species at once if you don't have the time and energy to devote to it.
Part of why a self sustaining setup is worth the initial setup effort. I like to be in a place of only doing top offs, none of this daily water change followed by a dousing of chemical cocktails that some enthusiasts are stuck with.
Some great ideas Blake 👍
awesome video blake, thx✌✌
Such an excellent video! So much great advice! Thanks for sharing this🙏💚🙏
Great video legend
Well spoken mate.
Yep, sometimes life happens 😮 Good tips Thanks Blake 😘
Nailed it brother!
Quality video mate🔥 Everyone can take something away from this, some really great points✌️♥️
@@brandonhk1lljoys ✌️❤️
I can go months even a year without doing much for my aquariums. Just doing the bare minimum. Then some day I get inspiration to do stuff and clean them up and trim. I'll pull out a 2 foot anubias that was choking out other plants. This hobby matches me perfectly.
@@AnimalAce 😅 sounds like youve got the balance perfect
Hey Blake! Good video and definitely something that not everyone touches on. Im guilty of having too many breeding projects on the go. 😅
I will say I’ve gotten aquarium burn out from time to time, what usually helps me though I will say a disclaimer: this might just be me; but I’m an artist as a hobby and I love redecorating my aquariums, it does help though that I’ve never been good at the aquatic plants part so I have a minimal amount to replant. I also severely under stock my home aquariums so if and when I get a bit busy I have a grace period of when I do my usual tank maintenance. I have 5 guppies in a 40 gallon (female) tank. 😂 Now that the guppies are getting older I just got a bristlenose pleco. He’s almost 2 inches now and I actually had to start an algae bucket for him because the guppies keep their tank spotless from algae in addition to his 3 kinds of driftwood, assorted veggies, and the freshwater fish food that’s frozen mix of various stuff. My other tank needs once a month filter changes because I ended up upgrading to a 600 gallon stock pond and turning it into an aquaponic system, I don’t have to gravel vacuum that one, oddly enough, the bottom despite having goldfish and a 11 yr old 18 (nearly 19 inch) pleco is spotless. But I also agree if someone has tried a bunch of stuff and it’s still not bringing back that old spark then either rehome the fish or if you can and are willing with fish that have shorter lifespans wait until they die off then disassemble the system and do as you will with the tank.
We're did the fish pictures on the wall come from legend
@@fortunesfishing4766 the were done by someone that was called priscilla mk art a few years ago, i think she goes by swiss aquatics now
Im about to start a project with your egg collector. I wanna see if i can get it to work for Blue Lamp Eye Congo Tetra’s
@@connerworrell5774 good luck! Id be keen to hear how it goes
@@BlakesAquatics if it works youll be the first i tell! Might take a while 😂
Started with fish went to reptiles for 20 or so years now back into fish the full circle 😂.Trying to keep things simple is the key but things sometimes get out of hand.
Burnout starts with your first fish tank because then you look I need another and another and another and before you know you’re overwhelmed with water changes water parameters cleaning so it goes on and on
This morning at 6am found my 75 spewing water all over basement floor. I guess the silicone failed. Talk about burnout.
@@MrJbassrw 😭
I don't understand how people can run multiple tanks for years at a time. I watch a bunch of different fish RUclipsrs and some of them have fish rooms with 10+ tanks. I have no idea how you guys do it. If I had that many tanks to care for, it would definitely feel like a job.
Even one tank for me can be a stressful at times. I used to have 3, but I just couldn't deal with the constant maintenance and issues that would crop up, so I broke 2 down.
@@NathanMUFCfan i often think of peeling back to a few but its hard to let go
@@BlakesAquatics Yeah, I can understand that. You get attached to your fish.
My issue was I was starting to neglect the tanks and it wasn't fair on them. Breaking 2 down was a good decision for me and them.
You working out man? You're looking lean!
@@Raxxyx yes sir, weights 6 days a week and ive ran a couple of half marathons and what not
I’m having an incessant algae problem and I’m just done with it
Worst part is it’s not the pretty green algae, it’s sickly brown, red, and cyano. And it will not go away.
I’m very burnt out of this hobby
@@thenelsonbruhs722 is it cyanobacteria? If you are treating for algae that could be whats happening?
@@BlakesAquatics it’s both. The only nice part is I have tropheus that really like eating algae.
But no I don’t treat for
Algae. I’ve tried a few total blackouts and all that did was kill off my plants
If it wasnt for aquarium burn out those guentheri swordtails everyone was able to get late last year would all still be in my fishroom and youd all have none 😂
Here's one. I came back from vacation and found a congo tetra fish soup. Heater malfunction. I'm in the process of redoing this tank but it makes me want to cry.
@@peaoat3608 heater malfunction is a huge one! So sorry to hear
Yes, was horrified to see my wonderful school of preacox red blue rainbows boiled alive, when I came home from work. That was 20 years ago; still remember. Keep plugging on even if you take a break for a while. Be well. By the way I have think aquarium heaters are safer these days.
I can’t concentrate on what you’re saying, you look so happy and handsome it’s distracting! I’ll come back later n give it another go! God bless you 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️. 🙋♀️🤍🇮🇱✌️
@@gayefanner731 😅 thanks
Take a rest and find a different thing to do
@@Sec_coach yeah for me that has been going for runs and hitting the gym at the moment. I am enjoying taking it easy with making videos but the pressure is always there for sure
stop doing water changes.
Always good.👍 👍 👍 👍