Yeah honestly thank you for this comment because if I hadn't seen this I would have angrily clicked out of this video after seeing it was two hours long lol
I fear my day like yours will come at some point as well. I am new to the hobby so I am sure I will make a mistake. Dont let it push you from the hobby! What If I may ask happened?
I just found your channel today and I've subscribed for the simple reason you've pronounced the name "Betta" properly. For many years now people who work in aquarium shops have been calling this fish a "Beta", pronounced like the Greek letter. I don't know why this annoys me so much, but it does. Your advice is spot on, thanks.
@@cheers2023 long enough to be an accepted variant imo lol, backing up and saying 'bayta, wait no, bettah' is a lot more intrusive to the conversation than just forgetting and slipping into more colloquial dialect. The ones that get ME: it's Godeeeeva chocolate- call Belgium, see how they answer the phone!- the g in misogyny is a hard GREEK g, pronounce it!- as annoying as someone saying 'Jeeradelli chocolate', and insisting in Italian the g is soft (while you're internally screaming 'Not followed by an aitch!') and THERE IS NO ACCENT ON THE FINAL E IN FORTE. It's 'fort', and I have been known to consider proper usage as an informal IQ test. So if you've ever tittered the non word 'forTAY' and felt clever, 'bayta' popo, judged by your own standards, you may fall a little short. 😝 Motes in eyes and all that.
@@voluntaryismistheanswer Really? Because I always assume if someone mispronounced something it meant they have read it and haven't had anyone to speak with about it aloud.. I have never assumed someone was less intelligent for mispronounced words.
@@0walleye0 True! I learned English as an adult primarily by reading. I live in Denmark and rarely speak English, but I have a kindle so basically everything I read is in English. There are many words that I am unsure of how to pronounce correctly and I am certain there are also many words that I think I am pronouncing right, when in fact I don’t 🤷🏼♀️ It has nothing to do with my intelligence.
Wow...this is such an amazing video! Just in 30mins I've learned so many things I didn't know like blue green algae is bacterial (never had) only keep food about 1mth not the 3yrs it says it expires and that totally makes sense, stray electrical currents which is really scary thinking about my babies being shocked 24/7. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!
Hello Cory, just wanted to say thank you so much for your input and your years of knowledge and experience with freshwater fish and aquariums. I am so much more knowledgeable about the freshwater aquarium hobby, and all that comes along with it because I have kept up with your videos. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge in this industry. Thanks from Albany Oregon.
Yeah, the fish flakes going rancid, I knew about kibble, but didn't consider them (I don't use them often, just a junk food treat for guppies as often as I would let myself have a donut- wheat? Soy? Potatoes? If you want a lot of undigested dog doo in your back forty, feed grain kibble. If you want lots of undigested fish poop in your tank, feed flakes. Garbage in, garbage out).
i knew something was not right when all the cichlids in my tank were sitting together at the bottom of the tank and didn't bother to come up to the surface looking for food when i turned the light on. IT was 3am i was really tired, but THANKFULLY I did check the water chemistry. Turned out to be an ammonia spike, so yes, a 3am water change with my eyes mostly shut, but it saved their lives, so def worth it!!
If there's any such thing as a Cory McElroy groupie, I'm one of them!!!!! I look to your videos every time I need information about my tanks. You are the AWESOMEST!!!!! Thanks for everything you do and for sharing your knowledge (and precious time!!!!) with us and explaining it in a way that EVERYONE can understand! You da bomb!!! :-)
Subscribed!!! Only watching your videos a month or so, favorite part is your not the guy who is “ if your not doing it my exact way your doing it WRONG” lots of good info and Murphy is dope!!!!!!!
Hi Cory, So happy I found your videos and your online store. Wish I was closer to visit your brick and mortar store I would be there every weekend. From your tour videos looks like your shop and operation are "fish heaven"!. :-) I live in South Florida, you are always welcome (family included) to stay with us. I know that sounds weird but sorry I feel like I know ya. Or if you just need some local advice, I can help you. Sounds like from this video you are trying to plan to come to Florida to see our fish. I am an avid scuba diver and love the ocean but I only have freshwater planted tanks haha I participate in conservation events and Lionfish derbies to cull the very detrimental invasive species. I have placed a few orders on your shop and have always been pleased with the quality, speed, and care that goes into my orders. So a big HI from Florida to you, your family, and the rest of the Aquarium Co-op team!
Cory,thanks for making this video.Great info for newbies and seasoned aquarist...awhile ago I had saltwater reef tank and had a powerhead short out..well the fish were electrocuted....Very bad day,losing fish is like losing a friend(this may sound silly to some) but as for the corals,weirdly enough they were actually stimulated,grew and opened up like never before,I'm not crazy nor do I recommend anyone shock their tank but I think maybe someday studies will be done on electric current and the beneficial results...as for a great diatom filter,I use a filter sock and a powerhead,works great,same results using fiber fill in a hob filter
Hey Cory, thanks for the tips. I think some time stamps in the description would be really nice for these 2 hour videos tho, maybe something to think about. At least in the long ones where you go into many different subjects.
I lost a betta and almost another due to bad food. I didn’t realize what was happening right away. I only switched my other betta to new food as a last resort and it really helped! Also, food size is a big thing to watch out for too. My other tanks have dwarf gourami, and they are pigs. They out eat everything else in the tank. So I have to mix smaller food in so they don’t over eat and bloat up.
I've been keeping aquariums for over 4 decades, and ran a fish room at a shop for 5 years.... I am *always* learning new things, even after 4 decades! I wish I had known about Aquarium Co-Op when I lived in the PNW, I would have been in heaven. So grateful!
I've watching Aquarium Co-Op for a long time and it's helped me get back into the hobby and has taught me a whole lot. Glad your there and teaching people how to take care of their fish. My most favorite is changing from carbon filters to the sponge. You taught that really great. I have been able to teach others about it too. God Bless and thanks.
wow that info about the food! i dont know why thats the last thing ive thought. my poor betta has probably been eating the same pellets from the same jar for a year. im gonna go change that right now!!
Right?? I went out and bought a new jar of food, last night because of this episode! I was like "oh crap, he's right! No wonder they've been less enthusiastic..."
Hi Corey, I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I was the tall guy at the aquatic experience in Chicago 2018, I took the group picture.😉 i’m sure you’ve thought about it but I was wondering if you think you might get to a point where you’ll have your own research and development department, maybe to produce your light, or some of the other ideas that you’ve talked about. Was just curious, I’ve watched you grow over the years, I wish more corporations followed your lead! Hopefully they will, thanks for all you go to the hobby!
Even though I've been in the hobby for 15+ years,and, been lucky with basic upkeep and care with all the fish I've had,after getting a new batch of fish in January, and,losing 2 green terrors, and,a blue acara in less than 2 weeks, and watching videos like yours and others, I,1: saw how stress and parameters (water flow, overfeeding,etc) affect fish, and,2: it made me be more diligent in my upkeep of the tank..,so, again, even though I been in the hobby for years, I'm always learning. Thanks, informative video.
Hi, could I please request you make a “highlights” clip of this type content? Ideally try for below 10 minutes. I find you have very practical advice and relatable examples for fish keepers although at 2 hours is a deterrent to watch. I still hit the like button!
I opened this video, saw the length, sighed, and thought exactly this. Please make a highlights version so we can pick up some tips without sitting here all morning. :')
I actually love this kind of long content because I have am busy I can watch it over the span of a week just because it’s interesting to me. I can see where you guys are coming from though. In my opinion there is too many things to cram into 10 minutes because so much is important. Have a great day!
I love watching the live streams, length and all -- but I do think it would be nice to have shorter videos highlighting some of the advice you give here (and in other live streams), with a title that makes it easy to find for later rewatching...
When I kept fish tanks, I utilized bottom feeders and MYACIN to combat many of my fish ailments. I did get BLUE GREEN ALGAE once or twice. Once when my tank was new and uncycled.
I came across this video while searching for what could be wrong with my new setup. Fully planted, 3 month cycle, all parameters perfect. But fish not eating. Thanks to you Cory and my multimeter I discovered that a powerhead was leaking electricity. Quick replacement, tested good and now my fish are very happy and extra hungry. Huge appreciation from me and my fishes for everything you do :)
So, I didn’t have the foaming until after a routine water change. I noticed it when I added the de-chlorinator. Not sure what happened with that. BTW, I set up a hospital tank for two of my fish and it has been awesome! Thanks for the info!
Corey, you're a good teacher because of your ability to get it down to a level where EVERYONE can understand... like for example... When I see white colored water & think Nitrosomas Bacteria... it's nothing other than multiplying Bacteria and it's helping my tank's overall stability in the long run... BUT, I realize SOME people think WTF is this milk in here... who poured in the sour cream because they didn't want it to be on their taco... Kid's...!!! You know that the Gymnarchus niloticus does NOT like dairy products in his Central African, shallow, driftwood filled, reedy, rocky, sandy bottomed substrate, 15° of hardness with a pH of 7.8 in the 760 gallon single species only tank water... lol
14:30 xD my puffer fish the little peas they often wait for me to get home and then wait with their faces pushed to the glas watching me what i do xD so cute and how can u not give them sth, when they are so happy about it ;p
When I open pellet or flake I put a month’s worth in a small container and vac seal the rest.(food saver). I feed mostly fresh but it’s a bit of messing around so some days they get dry. They seem to love it just as well.
Good comments on 'heaters and health.' (1:40), and the contribuiton of sumerged pumps. When motors 'slowly' go bad, or their bearings 'go bad'... they INDEED generate heat as a result, so 'touching' one's 'mechanicals' to be 'familiar' with 'normal' of such heat output is a good direction (just as you wisely mentioned of 'knowing' the tenacity of 'bubble spread' at the surface, and general 'smell' of the tank). When it comes to 'heaters' I also always note the 'required' wattage 'max' I need, and then use TWO heaters that each are rated at 'half' the total required max. Why?... Because heaters fail! The 'mechanicals' can stick 'full on' and the 'solid state tend to fail: full off. With TWO filter a failure of BOTH at the same time is 'unlikely,' and the daily scan of the temp will tell if 'something' has failed. The tank will never 'go cold' or too hot when the heater eventually fails (they ALL DO eventually!).
I had the bubbles in two of my fishless 10 gal tanks, but I never knew it was from the ammonia. The tanks are NOT ready for fish lol, I still get ammonia readings.
I genuinely confronted my housemate the other week asking why their hair was in my aquarium. They said they’d not been near but I didn’t believe them. Guess it was just hair algae ahaha
My tank is foaming but no meds and low ammonia and at the time only sponge filter and hob... I dont know how to stop the foam and fish dont seem messed up.. No dead fish either or plant
I think it was the freeze dried bloodworms that I was feeding that was causing mine to do that. I think the powdered up worms left a protein film on the top which caused the bubbles to keep their form. I stopped feeding that to my tank and within a few days or a week it cleared up. It might of been just a coincidence but hopefully it helps anyone out there with the same issues
Sir, your knowledge helps me to understand what is waiting for me later. Just got my tank and all this is great to know before hand. Kudos to you 👏 🙌 👍. And plenty of thanks!
Been growing plants in sand or inert substrate for 2 years now, there's no issue with that, i can say that it's better against algae. Just use good fertiliser for the water column.
If you have bubbles in the tank like in the thumbnail and you have gouramis, paradise fish, or bettas it could be that they are ready to breed. They build bubble nests.
Cory: Thank you for these helpful videos. Im brand new to the hobby and already have two tanks. What do you think about Rooibos tea for a betta fish tank
I've tried Rooibos tea with great results! I first introduced it with a slow drip to see what the reaction was in my smallest betta tank. My betta swam under the drip and bathed in it and played in that area as it dripped and looked like she really really liked it a lot! Now I standard brew a pot to add to all of my 3 planted tanks every week. I love that blackwater effect. I say yay!
I am pretty sure I have a problem with stray current. I have been searching and searching to figure out why most of my fish are not eating and dying one by one without obvious reason. Everything looked fine, except the heater. That stopped working and after further inspection turned out to be cracked. So it is a great piece of information, I suggest people pay attention to this info. I have never imagined witnessing such a disaster with my tank. And stay away from these Aqueon Pro heaters “unbreakable and indestructible“ It is the second one that got cracked.
So, I have bubbles at the top of one of my tanks that has never had fish in it and it's a planted tank. Should I be concerned about them? I eventually want to put fish in the tank and just want to be sure that they'd be going into a good home.
I have some hair algae i manually remove it when it gets a bit to much, I like the stuff will collect all kinds of debris including surface protein snails and shrimp will eat the collected rubbish and fish will have a peck or two just don't let it take over
omg I do the white sour cream container!!!!!! I never knew it was like a thing but also what a crazy coincidence!!!!!!!!!! love hearing your knowledge. keep up the great work!!! I live for a peek into the mind of Cory! thanks man!!
You said that it’s best if dried food is used within a month … I’ve got three tanks (two 10g and a 33g), so getting through even a small container of food in a month isn’t going to happen. And since I’d like to be able to feed a variety of foods, it’s really not going to happen. So what do you do? Freeze the containers of food and just keep a bit out at room temperature for the week?
I'm am one of those weirdos that sniffs a tank in the shops🤣I'm new to owning 2 fish tanks with 5 fancytails🙈Love your vids I learn so much👍So thanks for that😀
You helped me save my 50 bby fish fry tonight! My first ever, and my plec’s first time too! 🥰 we all thank you!!!! Such great content. And I love my new salt I got from you guys as well. Cheers!
I was an electrician and electronic tech and the stray voltage can be detected with a clamp on ammeter using Ohms law to calculate voltage. Some meters like my Fluke do it internally but even a lower tech meter can be used. E=IxR
i worked in food industry and my frozen food never leaves the cold. never ever do what cory said and freeze it AGAIN if it was not frozen anymore.,.... but i always watch the quality of the food and feed with hand
This is one of the best live streans youve done. I miss the top 10 or top 5 videos!. I also have a question. So how often should you actually change the filter pads in a hang on back filter? Like how long can you go without it being harmful?
My two cents are... If you buy the biggest pack. Make sure u remove smaller amounts of it weekly into a smaller bottle/box and refrigerate or freeze the bigger pack. Food should last you at least 6 months... I've been in the hobby for over 10 years now n I've recently realized that it does the trick... Also planted tanks and froth, I've tried changing the water and my Ammonia is nil... But still I have froth, this is because of the protein film on my tank...I skim it out every other day
Oh i feel the Food Part:D I had a picky betta once and he didnt ate anything older than 2 weeks .Had to go with the sample packs from betta bites and stuff but that worked and the are reasonably cheap too .
One time my tank smelled like eggs. It was from giving peas. I had to clean all the tank. Never had problem again. How often should we vacuum tank Cory? Ty your the best!
my grandkids jump around and my tank looks like the ocean. My gouramis tend to hide when they are noisy and jumping around lol. Then when i come to the tank, they are right there to say hello. Tons of personality. I love love love my gouramis
Wow I have always gone by the rule of 6 months for fish food cause I would buy in bulk and feed to all the aquariums... now you got me thinking how often I open and close that 5lb bag (chip analogy really hit home). If I still wanted to buy in bulk, would you suggest maybe opening then portioning off the food at say 1lb at a time (takes about a month to go through 1-1.25 lbs). Just thinking then it keeps the other from being exposed to oxygen like you said or will it not matter once I open it. Thanks!
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Very informative thanks foam cause by aqua soil
bruv why not take cuttings off plants and grow them yourself?
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I love that you addressed the thumbnail first thing. Spectacular work.
Right! I wish that would catch on!
I put these on at night to relax, fall asleep, and then have weird dreams involving fish! ;)
I'm glad it's not just me lol
So funny
Same here :)
Same here
Had a dream my multi shellies all turned yellow and bred like crazy last night while I fell asleep to this😂
Thank god cory starts with the thing in the thumbnail.
Thanks mate, keep it up!
Thank god for this comment xD
Yeah honestly thank you for this comment because if I hadn't seen this I would have angrily clicked out of this video after seeing it was two hours long lol
As time passes, I've found that I rewatch many of these streams, as I learn more information about this fish hobby 👍🏼💖
Same.
Me too
Yea, totally! I came back here today after 5 months 👍
I’ve been rewatching for 3 years now😎😂😂
Its my 2nd time around. I already liked this video.
I've had a nasty set back in my fish hobbie. But, thanks to you, I'm calming down. I can do this!
I fear my day like yours will come at some point as well. I am new to the hobby so I am sure I will make a mistake. Dont let it push you from the hobby! What If I may ask happened?
Been there
Tank crash?
I just found your channel today and I've subscribed for the simple reason you've pronounced the name "Betta" properly. For many years now people who work in aquarium shops have been calling this fish a "Beta", pronounced like the Greek letter. I don't know why this annoys me so much, but it does. Your advice is spot on, thanks.
Karl Z thanks. That bugs me too! I am a southerner and just think of it as the way a lot of southerners say better:bettuh.
I'm not sure why it annoys you both so much. It's been pronounced Bayta for as long as I can remember lol
@@cheers2023 long enough to be an accepted variant imo lol, backing up and saying 'bayta, wait no, bettah' is a lot more intrusive to the conversation than just forgetting and slipping into more colloquial dialect. The ones that get ME: it's Godeeeeva chocolate- call Belgium, see how they answer the phone!- the g in misogyny is a hard GREEK g, pronounce it!- as annoying as someone saying 'Jeeradelli chocolate', and insisting in Italian the g is soft (while you're internally screaming 'Not followed by an aitch!') and THERE IS NO ACCENT ON THE FINAL E IN FORTE. It's 'fort', and I have been known to consider proper usage as an informal IQ test. So if you've ever tittered the non word 'forTAY' and felt clever, 'bayta' popo, judged by your own standards, you may fall a little short. 😝 Motes in eyes and all that.
@@voluntaryismistheanswer Really? Because I always assume if someone mispronounced something it meant they have read it and haven't had anyone to speak with about it aloud.. I have never assumed someone was less intelligent for mispronounced words.
@@0walleye0 True! I learned English as an adult primarily by reading. I live in Denmark and rarely speak English, but I have a kindle so basically everything I read is in English. There are many words that I am unsure of how to pronounce correctly and I am certain there are also many words that I think I am pronouncing right, when in fact I don’t 🤷🏼♀️
It has nothing to do with my intelligence.
Wow...this is such an amazing video! Just in 30mins I've learned so many things I didn't know like blue green algae is bacterial (never had) only keep food about 1mth not the 3yrs it says it expires and that totally makes sense, stray electrical currents which is really scary thinking about my babies being shocked 24/7. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!
Cory Thank you for all the knowledge and years of experience you share with all of us. You are truely a blessing to the hobby.
It’s always a pleasure to see that you are doing well
Very nice stream and people here.
Two years later and this stream is still 100% relevant and useful. Already subscribed and I would like it twice if I could
Is it unhealthy to sleep in a room with a 50 gallon fish tank
@@gaylemccarty6916 it's only unhealthy if it annoys you and ruins your sleep schedule. Or other causes
Dude you're awesome, everything you've said is so on point, all I can say is people, LISTEN and learn...
hey cory love the broadcast... i missed it, but watched the replay. i have used red slime remover on cyano with good results !
@@omarmonsif6313 and why are you replying to my comment with this?
Hello Cory, just wanted to say thank you so much for your input and your years of knowledge and experience with freshwater fish and aquariums. I am so much more knowledgeable about the freshwater aquarium hobby, and all that comes along with it because I have kept up with your videos. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge in this industry. Thanks from Albany Oregon.
Thanks for all the advice love the real world analogies you keep it simple and easy for everyone to understand.
Yeah, the fish flakes going rancid, I knew about kibble, but didn't consider them (I don't use them often, just a junk food treat for guppies as often as I would let myself have a donut- wheat? Soy? Potatoes? If you want a lot of undigested dog doo in your back forty, feed grain kibble. If you want lots of undigested fish poop in your tank, feed flakes. Garbage in, garbage out).
Thank you so much! Your advice about the bubbles literally saved my koi beta today.
i knew something was not right when all the cichlids in my tank were sitting together at the bottom of the tank and didn't bother to come up to the surface looking for food when i turned the light on. IT was 3am i was really tired, but THANKFULLY I did check the water chemistry. Turned out to be an ammonia spike, so yes, a 3am water change with my eyes mostly shut, but it saved their lives, so def worth it!!
If there's any such thing as a Cory McElroy groupie, I'm one of them!!!!! I look to your videos every time I need information about my tanks. You are the AWESOMEST!!!!! Thanks for everything you do and for sharing your knowledge (and precious time!!!!) with us and explaining it in a way that EVERYONE can understand! You da bomb!!! :-)
Subscribed!!! Only watching your videos a month or so, favorite part is your not the guy who is “ if your not doing it my exact way your doing it WRONG” lots of good info and Murphy is dope!!!!!!!
Hi Cory, So happy I found your videos and your online store. Wish I was closer to visit your brick and mortar store I would be there every weekend. From your tour videos looks like your shop and operation are "fish heaven"!. :-) I live in South Florida, you are always welcome (family included) to stay with us. I know that sounds weird but sorry I feel like I know ya. Or if you just need some local advice, I can help you. Sounds like from this video you are trying to plan to come to Florida to see our fish. I am an avid scuba diver and love the ocean but I only have freshwater planted tanks haha I participate in conservation events and Lionfish derbies to cull the very detrimental invasive species. I have placed a few orders on your shop and have always been pleased with the quality, speed, and care that goes into my orders. So a big HI from Florida to you, your family, and the rest of the Aquarium Co-op team!
Cory,thanks for making this video.Great info for newbies and seasoned aquarist...awhile ago I had saltwater reef tank and had a powerhead short out..well the fish were electrocuted....Very bad day,losing fish is like losing a friend(this may sound silly to some) but as for the corals,weirdly enough they were actually stimulated,grew and opened up like never before,I'm not crazy nor do I recommend anyone shock their tank but I think maybe someday studies will be done on electric current and the beneficial results...as for a great diatom filter,I use a filter sock and a powerhead,works great,same results using fiber fill in a hob filter
Hey Cory, thanks for the tips. I think some time stamps in the description would be really nice for these 2 hour videos tho, maybe something to think about. At least in the long ones where you go into many different subjects.
Time stamps would be nice. I don't have time to do it, any fan is free to do it.
I lost a betta and almost another due to bad food. I didn’t realize what was happening right away. I only switched my other betta to new food as a last resort and it really helped!
Also, food size is a big thing to watch out for too. My other tanks have dwarf gourami, and they are pigs. They out eat everything else in the tank. So I have to mix smaller food in so they don’t over eat and bloat up.
michael wagner had this happen to dry dog food too.
You are amazing! Even as an experienced fish keeper, I learn from your videos. Thanks for contributing so much knowledge and experience to this hobby.
I've been keeping aquariums for over 4 decades, and ran a fish room at a shop for 5 years....
I am *always* learning new things, even after 4 decades! I wish I had known about Aquarium Co-Op when I lived in the PNW, I would have been in heaven.
So grateful!
I've watching Aquarium Co-Op for a long time and it's helped me get back into the hobby and has taught me a whole lot. Glad your there and teaching people how to take care of their fish. My most favorite is changing from carbon filters to the sponge. You taught that really great. I have been able to teach others about it too. God Bless and thanks.
Your stress example is amazing.. Never thought of it like that
wow that info about the food! i dont know why thats the last thing ive thought. my poor betta has probably been eating the same pellets from the same jar for a year. im gonna go change that right now!!
Right?? I went out and bought a new jar of food, last night because of this episode! I was like "oh crap, he's right! No wonder they've been less enthusiastic..."
Where in the video is that part?
Little Lamb near the very beginning
@@beckyfalotico2693 god, the video is 2 hours long, ill never find it.
@@lalalajuice @13:59. There's a timestamp index in the description now. ;)
Hi Corey, I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I was the tall guy at the aquatic experience in Chicago 2018, I took the group picture.😉 i’m sure you’ve thought about it but I was wondering if you think you might get to a point where you’ll have your own research and development department, maybe to produce your light, or some of the other ideas that you’ve talked about. Was just curious, I’ve watched you grow over the years, I wish more corporations followed your lead! Hopefully they will, thanks for all you go to the hobby!
You're saving my fish's lives one show at a time.
Even though I've been in the hobby for 15+ years,and, been lucky with basic upkeep and care with all the fish I've had,after getting a new batch of fish in January, and,losing 2 green terrors, and,a blue acara in less than 2 weeks, and watching videos like yours and others, I,1: saw how stress and parameters (water flow, overfeeding,etc) affect fish, and,2: it made me be more diligent in my upkeep of the tank..,so, again, even though I been in the hobby for years, I'm always learning.
Thanks, informative video.
Hell yeah. I subscribe and buy from your store!! You have helped me so much on my journey to starting a small aquatic biz!
Hi, could I please request you make a “highlights” clip of this type content? Ideally try for below 10 minutes. I find you have very practical advice and relatable examples for fish keepers although at 2 hours is a deterrent to watch. I still hit the like button!
I opened this video, saw the length, sighed, and thought exactly this.
Please make a highlights version so we can pick up some tips without sitting here all morning. :')
I actually love this kind of long content because I have am busy I can watch it over the span of a week just because it’s interesting to me. I can see where you guys are coming from though. In my opinion there is too many things to cram into 10 minutes because so much is important. Have a great day!
I love watching the live streams, length and all -- but I do think it would be nice to have shorter videos highlighting some of the advice you give here (and in other live streams), with a title that makes it easy to find for later rewatching...
There are shorter clips of videos, see links on original post by Cory.
I listened to it during my commute :p but I feel ya
When I kept fish tanks, I utilized bottom feeders and MYACIN to combat many of my fish ailments. I did get BLUE GREEN ALGAE once or twice. Once when my tank was new and uncycled.
Your so helpful and caring about your fish I am amazed how much you have to know and learn
This Is A Great Video I am totally saving this one
Thanks for the video! Thanks for your time. I've learned so much from your videos!! Also have your sticker on my friend the puffer
The kid with a popsicle analogy was BRILLIANT
I came across this video while searching for what could be wrong with my new setup. Fully planted, 3 month cycle, all parameters perfect. But fish not eating. Thanks to you Cory and my multimeter I discovered that a powerhead was leaking electricity. Quick replacement, tested good and now my fish are very happy and extra hungry. Huge appreciation from me and my fishes for everything you do :)
So, I didn’t have the foaming until after a routine water change. I noticed it when I added the de-chlorinator. Not sure what happened with that. BTW, I set up a hospital tank for two of my fish and it has been awesome! Thanks for the info!
I had the same thing happen did you find any answer?
Thank you Cory!
Or an excited Male Betta gives Floating Bubbles ;)
I was waiting for him to mention...that
coffeebeann1 My new Betta is making bubbles 😅
I have 2 males next to each other in 2 tanks and they are getting bubbles
gouramis do that too, but I have found they do it less.
@@Libeauty7 !Ac
Corey, you're a good teacher because of your ability to get it down to a level where EVERYONE can understand... like for example...
When I see white colored water & think Nitrosomas Bacteria... it's nothing other than multiplying Bacteria and it's helping my tank's overall stability in the long run...
BUT, I realize SOME people think WTF is this milk in here... who poured in the sour cream because they didn't want it to be on their taco...
Kid's...!!!
You know that the Gymnarchus niloticus does NOT like dairy products in his Central African, shallow, driftwood filled, reedy, rocky, sandy bottomed substrate, 15° of hardness with a pH of 7.8 in the 760 gallon single species only tank water... lol
Yeahhhhhh....
Bettas case bubbles as well , my Betta builds big bubble nests.
I was just thinking like man my male betta was making alot of bubbles tho 😲 i thought it was a bubble nest
14:30 xD
my puffer fish the little peas they often wait for me to get home and then wait with their faces pushed to the glas watching me what i do xD so cute and how can u not give them sth, when they are so happy about it ;p
That is the sweetest thing ever! 🐡🐡🐡
When I open pellet or flake I put a month’s worth in a small container and vac seal the rest.(food saver). I feed mostly fresh but it’s a bit of messing around so some days they get dry. They seem to love it just as well.
Good comments on 'heaters and health.' (1:40), and the contribuiton of sumerged pumps.
When motors 'slowly' go bad, or their bearings 'go bad'... they INDEED generate heat as a result, so 'touching' one's 'mechanicals' to be 'familiar' with 'normal' of such heat output is a good direction (just as you wisely mentioned of 'knowing' the tenacity of 'bubble spread' at the surface, and general 'smell' of the tank).
When it comes to 'heaters' I also always note the 'required' wattage 'max' I need, and then use TWO heaters that each are rated at 'half' the total required max. Why?... Because heaters fail! The 'mechanicals' can stick 'full on' and the 'solid state tend to fail: full off. With TWO filter a failure of BOTH at the same time is 'unlikely,' and the daily scan of the temp will tell if 'something' has failed. The tank will never 'go cold' or too hot when the heater eventually fails (they ALL DO eventually!).
I had the bubbles in two of my fishless 10 gal tanks, but I never knew it was from the ammonia. The tanks are NOT ready for fish lol, I still get ammonia readings.
Where are you getting the ammonia from if you don't have fish in them? Have you got invertebrates in them?
I watch these over and over while I’m working and always pick up new info!
I genuinely confronted my housemate the other week asking why their hair was in my aquarium. They said they’d not been near but I didn’t believe them. Guess it was just hair algae ahaha
Your videos are my go to for anything aquarium related information, huge thank you for all your help.
My tank is foaming but no meds and low ammonia and at the time only sponge filter and hob... I dont know how to stop the foam and fish dont seem messed up.. No dead fish either or plant
Purplesilver Haze could be low oxygen , and whenever they go up to get air they make bubbles
Did you ever figure why? I’m having the same issue in one of my tanks
Me too
I think it was the freeze dried bloodworms that I was feeding that was causing mine to do that. I think the powdered up worms left a protein film on the top which caused the bubbles to keep their form. I stopped feeding that to my tank and within a few days or a week it cleared up. It might of been just a coincidence but hopefully it helps anyone out there with the same issues
@@esg808 Thanks, I've been feeding brine shrimp so wondered what could have caused my bubbles. Protein certainty explains it!
I've learnt a lot listening to your content...anything aquatic....very educational !!!!
I like your approach, and I’m a newbie to this. Pictures (examples) of your topics would be very helpful. Thank you,
I love these live streams!
Sir, your knowledge helps me to understand what is waiting for me later. Just got my tank and all this is great to know before hand. Kudos to you 👏 🙌 👍. And plenty of thanks!
Cory, you look great in black shirts.
You might want to consider wearing black more often.
Thank for sharing your expertise with all your fans.
HORNET1 lol
black clothes are for funerals
Been growing plants in sand or inert substrate for 2 years now, there's no issue with that, i can say that it's better against algae. Just use good fertiliser for the water column.
thumbs up from london uk. keep up the great work bruv
I learn so much from you.. Thanks for everything 🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟
Dude you just saved my fish I had no idea the bubbles on the top ment ammonia! Thank you! He's safe now 🙏
I thought my beta was making a bubble nest
So what do you do ??
If you have bubbles in the tank like in the thumbnail and you have gouramis, paradise fish, or bettas it could be that they are ready to breed. They build bubble nests.
so like I have a male betta an there are bubbles building on the side so should i just leave it oorr
What if I have gold fish? then I started saw something bubbles above of my tank?
Cory:
Thank you for these helpful videos. Im brand new to the hobby and already have two tanks. What do you think about Rooibos tea for a betta fish tank
Never tried it, so no opinion on it really.
I've tried Rooibos tea with great results! I first introduced it with a slow drip to see what the reaction was in my smallest betta tank. My betta swam under the drip and bathed in it and played in that area as it dripped and looked like she really really liked it a lot! Now I standard brew a pot to add to all of my 3 planted tanks every week. I love that blackwater effect. I say yay!
Thanks for all the info!
I am pretty sure I have a problem with stray current. I have been searching and searching to figure out why most of my fish are not eating and dying one by one without obvious reason. Everything looked fine, except the heater. That stopped working and after further inspection turned out to be cracked. So it is a great piece of information, I suggest people pay attention to this info. I have never imagined witnessing such a disaster with my tank. And stay away from these Aqueon Pro heaters “unbreakable and indestructible“ It is the second one that got cracked.
Replaying the co-op!
Have been on this recording and others many times and I always learn something new!😀👌👍🏻
That new Pleco cave is the 💣🐟🏠
So, I have bubbles at the top of one of my tanks that has never had fish in it and it's a planted tank. Should I be concerned about them? I eventually want to put fish in the tank and just want to be sure that they'd be going into a good home.
How old is the tank? If it's still cycling bubbles are normal
I have some hair algae i manually remove it when it gets a bit to much, I like the stuff will collect all kinds of debris including surface protein snails and shrimp will eat the collected rubbish and fish will have a peck or two just don't let it take over
thanks for your time and knowledge, it's clear you are passionate about what you speak about. great work brother.
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I do the white sour cream container!!!!!! I never knew it was like a thing but also what a crazy coincidence!!!!!!!!!! love hearing your knowledge. keep up the great work!!! I live for a peek into the mind of Cory! thanks man!!
You said that it’s best if dried food is used within a month … I’ve got three tanks (two 10g and a 33g), so getting through even a small container of food in a month isn’t going to happen. And since I’d like to be able to feed a variety of foods, it’s really not going to happen.
So what do you do? Freeze the containers of food and just keep a bit out at room temperature for the week?
Do the work and keep your tank clean
Why don't we have you guys in the UK yet? We love you, you are the equivalent of tea to us! C'mon chop chop!!
I'm am one of those weirdos that sniffs a tank in the shops🤣I'm new to owning 2 fish tanks with 5 fancytails🙈Love your vids I learn so much👍So thanks for that😀
Cory made me have flash backs of Dude Where's My Car. This pleco cave, and then, this pleco cave, and then.....
You helped me save my 50 bby fish fry tonight! My first ever, and my plec’s first time too! 🥰 we all thank you!!!! Such great content. And I love my new salt I got from you guys as well. Cheers!
just love these long form - educational - videos. thanks . subscribed.
Brave man wading into the dissolved o2 thing again! Good on you, look forward to it
I used to be a contractor for the local utility company as a stray voltage technician. You can buy no contact stray voltage detectors.
I was an electrician and electronic tech and the stray voltage can be detected with a clamp on ammeter using Ohms law to calculate voltage. Some meters like my Fluke do it internally but even a lower tech meter can be used. E=IxR
UK subscriber.... smashed the bell and learning so much from Cory. Wish I could come and shop over in the US . Shop is looking good Cory. Keep it up.
Brilliant!!! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for sharing so much useful information to help others succeed with fish keeping. Great info.
"Unless I fall off a cliff, in Isreal. That would be bad."
Best sign off, ever?
I have a hang on the back filter with a spunge filter, which are causing some foam, but I have never medicated my fish, and the amonia isn't spiking
i worked in food industry and my frozen food never leaves the cold.
never ever do what cory said and freeze it AGAIN if it was not frozen anymore.,....
but i always watch the quality of the food and feed with hand
One of the best yet.
This is one of the best live streans youve done. I miss the top 10 or top 5 videos!. I also have a question. So how often should you actually change the filter pads in a hang on back filter? Like how long can you go without it being harmful?
I personally go 4 to 6 weeks between servicing
Years... if you clean them. At some point they may become too coarse and allow particles to pass through or become too fine and get clogged too easily
My two cents are... If you buy the biggest pack. Make sure u remove smaller amounts of it weekly into a smaller bottle/box and refrigerate or freeze the bigger pack. Food should last you at least 6 months... I've been in the hobby for over 10 years now n I've recently realized that it does the trick... Also planted tanks and froth, I've tried changing the water and my Ammonia is nil... But still I have froth, this is because of the protein film on my tank...I skim it out every other day
SO MUCH useful information in this live chat! How did 113 people dislike it?
Love this channel! Subscribed!!
Loving your talks!!
Oh i feel the Food Part:D I had a picky betta once and he didnt ate anything older than 2 weeks .Had to go with the sample packs from betta bites and stuff but that worked and the are reasonably cheap too .
This is a great channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
One time my tank smelled like eggs. It was from giving peas. I had to clean all the tank. Never had problem again. How often should we vacuum tank Cory? Ty your the best!
I trust what you have to say it's always worked. I tell everyone to subscribe!!!!!
my grandkids jump around and my tank looks like the ocean. My gouramis tend to hide when they are noisy and jumping around lol. Then when i come to the tank, they are right there to say hello. Tons of personality. I love love love my gouramis
I did a water change my aquarium was cloudy in a couple days it cleared up
Great info!!
this is extremely helpful info! Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow I have always gone by the rule of 6 months for fish food cause I would buy in bulk and feed to all the aquariums... now you got me thinking how often I open and close that 5lb bag (chip analogy really hit home). If I still wanted to buy in bulk, would you suggest maybe opening then portioning off the food at say 1lb at a time (takes about a month to go through 1-1.25 lbs). Just thinking then it keeps the other from being exposed to oxygen like you said or will it not matter once I open it. Thanks!
Yes, if you want to buy in bulk, portioning things out, vacuum sealing and storing in the fridge or freezer would be best.
Great video thanks Corey!