Aquarium Vacuum - Cleaning Aquarium Substrate - (Sand and Gravel)
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- We know this hobby requires maintenance including cleaning aquarium substrate. There are some techniques on how to do it right for each individual type of substrate. And an Aquarium Vacuum works like a charm!
I'll also show you how to easily get a good siphon which is needed for Aquarium substrate cleaning. Cleaning aquarium gravel will help keep your water clean and optimal for your fish health and happiness!
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Hey man, I've had my aquarium up for about 3-4 months now, and recently the ph level has been dropping even shortly after a water change, it hovers around 6 ph..the water also has a yellow tinge, any idea whats happening or why? Thanks in advance
PS. Aquarium is reshwater with tropical fish
Bro! I knew that self siphon is money. I've spent hrs trying to figure out a way and asked multiple "hobbiest" and nothing. Thank you! I love the fish you have, might have to get a few of my own in my cichlid tank.
@@7031995 did anyone ever get back to you? I would guess that you put some driftwood or some type of dead plant material like Indian almond leaves. The tannins soften the water lowering the pH and that also explains the yellow/Brown colour
When should I clean 80% of all my sand? 🤔 ill check the crystal clear water video you suggested at the end too
I just subbed too I started again now that I can afford the proper care I was 15 last time and my parents weren't interested in helping with them money wise and me being 15 I had no clue how expensive they got but I'm 25 now and I have a lot of stuff for my 40 gallons tank and watching all your videos before I got these and after because I had a bloom spike thinking the water was OK with checking with aqua care for ammonia I managed to hold it to 0.2 to 0.5 with a 10% water change, prime, test kits,accu- clear, special blend, fluval 307, 2 small fluval filters, lots of plants like I mean a lot, fluval bubble maker 😅 not sure of the name 😂 and obviously my fluval gravel vac just arrived also I have 5 fancy 2 to 3 inch fancy goldfinch so hopefully it all comes together ❤️ ps gonna get a 120 gallon tank because I want to get some panda moors and they deserve it!! It's a breeding tank so should be fun I've been watching yt about this for the past 2 weeks 🫠 this bacterial bloom is ruining the moment I have a few more things like treatments and interpet fresh start and all so fingers crossed bro hi from UK saw you were military it one of your other videos I highly respected you bro
Man... I watched so many different videos on vacuuming and finally found someone who explained it well enough for me to get it to work! I thank you and my fish thank you!
Underrated RUclipsr and his fish tanks are of the most pristine conditions
Appreciate you bro!
@@KaveManAquatics I want o ask you how to give your fish better oxygen
@@parmarun6590 more movement at the top of the tank and also add a bubbler
@@parmarun6590 add real plants 🪴
agree
Newbie fish hobbyist here! Loving your videos, mate. Watching your helpful tips from all the way in Oz. I'd love to show you some footage i have of my aquarium. I'm certainly changing the way I've been doing things since watching these, esp about cleaning the substrate 😉👍😎
Brother you are the King of Fish 😂😂😂😂😂 great video, a lot of good information and good presentation
Thank you bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
I do weekly water changes with bi-weekly sand vacuum. How often do you guys clean your substrate? Let us know! 🙂
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Roy Stevenson awesome bro, thanks! 😊
I do water changes like every two weeks I had a Marineland 360 calendar filter are you really just don't think it's doing the job that's why I was thinking about moving to the Samsung I did hear they are great that's all I I afford
@@KaveManAquatics you welcome I have learned a lot from your video I'm come to Starbucks to catch up with your videos I just saw the one you posted how to siphon your sand and gravel I have sand in my aquarium I'm about to do water change today about 50% water change
Roy Stevenson Thats a great amount for water change, glad you’re enjoying the videos! 👍
I was always losing sand during water change. Perfect example and demonstration on how to get the sand back to the tank. Thank you very much bro 👍
Glad I could help! 😊
I love that you siphon the water straight out to your grass! I do the same thing with my water changes, and I swear it works like miracle grow for my plants! I also have two of the same big rock decorations, my mbunas are always digging their way to get into them so I have to be careful when I remove them for cleaning lol. Haven't dove deep enough into your channel yet, but how do you prefer to clean the rocks ? Loving your videos so far!
Thanks man, glad you're enjoying the content. I actually never really had to clean my rocks. My pleco has been doing an awesome job keeping the algae off. And I dont run my lights too often so in general dont get much algae build up.
Great video. Clear explanation, simple and to the point. Good tip on holding the pipe up when removing from the tank. Thanks for making the video.
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😁
This is the most informative video I've seen! Thank you for being detailed and straight to the point 😭
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I am new in this hobby and was looking out for exactly this. Thanks for the video. It was really well explained..
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Hey Kev, The reason I love your channel is that you get straight to the point. I hate wasting 30 minutes on a video that could have been done in 7 minutes. Your presentation skills are great, especially for this forum. People are usually looking for a very specific answer to a very specific question. They don't want to sit around waiting half an hour for an answer that might not even work for them. I have a 29 gallon planted aquarium. The plant light died a while back and now I'm stuck with red/blue/white LEDs. So far my plants have done OK, but I notice they are definitely not has robust and not really growing anymore. Can you recommend a light ? Thank you
Appreciate that positive feedback bro! I feel the same way about making a video unnecessarily longer than it needs to be.
Unfortunately I’ve never kept any plants with my African cichlids and never needed lights for plants so I can’t recommend any. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
I've been a Betta fish mom for four years now and I still learned a lot from this. Thank you for your videos!!
That's awesome! Glad I could still help!
Total life saver finding your chanel Kev. Successfully set up my cichlid tank, cycled it fully and fishless, its been up and running with all your advice on media substrate not chasing the ph etc. Really wanted to say thank you this is just the beginning of my Cichlid journey. Highly recommend your channel
Also just became a supporter and looking forward to the Q & A and extra footage. Totally worth it
Thats awesome!! I love to hear success stories like yours! So glad I was able to help. And thank you for supporting the channel with a membership! I highly appreciate you! Next live stream on tuesday the 26!
Hey Laura, Just noticed you joined the "lil fry" membership level and the live streams are only for "Tank Boss" membership level...Just wanted to make you aware 😊
@@KaveManAquatics thank you Kev I didnt realise that ill upgrade to tank boss. Thank you for getting back to me :)
Thanks for all the usefull content! It helped me out alot. You deserve more attention🔥🔥
I appreciate that! 😊
I am a new rescue-fish adopter and your videos have been incredibly helpful. Thank you!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
I think I’m in love 😭❤️
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New to having a fish tank. Only have a 5gal but this was the first video where I’ve finally understood how to clean the substrate. Thanks so much!!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
GOOD STUFF THIS IS A MUST WATCH FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE NEW TO THE GAME
Thanks, and yea I agree 😁
Thank you for this! Amazing tutorial. How do you do this with smaller tanks? I feel like I don’t have enough time before my water is too low!
Wanted tips before I did this for the first timenovice fish owner here. Great informative video and awesome attitude. Learned a lot thanks! 👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Great presentation and info.
Good job
Thank you for this video!! Cleaning my substrate today!
Glad I could help!
Great sand management. :)
I hooked my vacuum tube to a HOB canister filter. I always had a hard time getting the job done before draining the 50% water changes I did.
Never heard of an HOB canister???
@@KaveManAquatics Was (no longer available) made by Marineland, you could run it by itself or add their Bio Wheels.
ahh, ok cool
Thank you! This was so helpful. I have a Juvenile Razorback Musk turtle and between her poop and not eating her food, I have had an awful time with my substrate. This helped me be able to clean it up better. Now she is mad at me of course because I disturbed her.
They're like kids right. They get mad but its for their own good lol
Fantastic content sir. Very informative and well written. Thanks for the assist. I'm really excited about getting back into cichlids. It's been way too long.
Thank you sir! Glad it was helpful! If you're thinking about African Cichlids start here - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__
G'day from Australia! Thanks for all the awesome videos, loving the content...so relatable, easy to listen to and so informative. Keep up the awesome work!!!!!
Awesome! Thanks for that feedback! and thanks for watching from Australia! 😊
finally i can confidently go in and get out without all the doubt. . .thanks for the very informative video and it will be put to good use.
appreciate you sir.
Great Video Kave. Will have sand or gravel in my tank someday. This knowledge will come in handy then. I usually keep y filters on when I do a water change. Should I switch them all of?
Great how to video. Thanks!
What is your adorable but very large white/pinkish fish that likes the camera? I saw it in another one of your videos and it has a great face.
Cool tank mate it’s beautiful
Thanks 👍
Very good vacuuming tips, thank you. But no life plants at all?
My guys eat or destroy them, so I prefer not to have them. 😊
you seem like an expert when it comes to treating fish also, my Shubunkin goldfish appears to have swim bladder disease, is there anything i can do to treat it?
Not an expert but thank you! 😊 There's not much you can do. I would separate into a very clean hospital tank where theres little to no stress from other fish. Add epsom salt at 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons and water change every 2-3 days to keep the nitrates level at a minimum. Feel free to post the question in my facebook group, many there im sure have dealt with swim bladder disease - facebook.com/groups/kavemanaquatics
Great video....i have owned the python for about a year and it has changed my fish maintenance schedule in about half. You just should me a great technique with the valve on my sand aquariums, appreciate the information.
Thanks, glad I could help! 😊
How do I clean small crevices in the tank? I'm planning to make a cave and roots aquascape like mangrove...
I In love with ur channel ! I had sand but I ended up just leaving it bald with plants on top
I’ve been adding stress guard with my water changes . It’s been working good.im getting ready to add nine more fish was wondering should I add some stress guard before I add new fish to keep the initial aggression down.thanks for always answering questions.you should do some live shows in the future.
Absolutely, stress guard will definitely help when adding new guys. Just make sure you quarantine them first 😉 And thanks for the tip, I’ve been trying to work up the courage to a live stream 🤣🤣🤣
How would you go about cleaning a 3-5 Gal tank? Without sucking up most of the water?
Same exact way. Use a small hose to vacuum. The water that comes out is your water change water anyway 😁
Thanks dude
Newbie need to know this
Lay it down my man
All ears
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Where did you buy those rock structures? That's exactly what I am looking for.
They are from Petsmart. Link to them is in my shop under "Decor"- koji.to/kaveman_aquatics
I just bought a Hygger HG-955/HG-956-AC electric gravel cleaner. Do you have an opinion of the product or that line? It was intimidating to unbox and see so many parts! I made the purchase because it had so many great heads and seemed to serve as a multi-purpose buy. Help!!!
It's also time for me to purchase a new water test kit. I'd love suggestions and guidance on water chemistry. Thank you! I'm so glad I found you!
I've never used one of those gravel cleaner things, I've always found a good siphon tube to be sufficient. I have links in this videos description to what I use.
And Ive got a great video for you on testing your water - ruclips.net/video/b0gH-6f41Uc/видео.html - check the videos description for the water test kit used in the video.
Kev you gotta get a Saltwater tank too! You got that 75G! Give some love to the saltwater people! Love your vids. Your directions are clear, video quality is A1! You’ll probably get even more subs and viewers with a saltwater tank! I’ve got saltwater but you make me want a Cichlid tank lol. It’s coming though! Keep it going bro!
Thank you bro...Theres definitely a salt water tank in my future! I love this hobby too much not to have one lol
@@KaveManAquatics AYYYEEEEE LET’S GO (in my KAVE voice)
FLAVOR FLAVVVVV! 😂😂😂 thanks for the insightful video!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Great video. I see where you mentioned a Fluval 407 canister filter. I have one as well. What is the set-up of your 407?
Thanks bro...Check out my 407 here - ruclips.net/video/NHigz6EMR08/видео.html
That’s a really clean aquarium! Thanks for the info!
That’s a super cool syphon! Where did you get that type?
Thanks bro! Link in the description! 😊
Great content my guy! Outstanding cichlid tank--youve got some heavy hitters in there. Peace ✌
Thanks bro, glad you’re enjoying the content! 😊💪
Hi, can you share where you got your decorations from? I've been looking for tall decoration for a while now without much luck !
They are from Petsmart. You can find them in my shop. Search for “stones” in the shop. Koji.to/kaveman_aquatics
Love from India🇮🇳🧡
Were did you get that decor?
I got you, check it out here - kavemanaquatics.com/product-category/decor/
Do just vaccum around the top of the gravel if have plants?
and rinse the decor any yes the plants need some dirt
Good afternoon Kev, I am new to your channel. Damn glad that I ran across it. I have seen a few different methods for cleaning gravel/sand, but this is the method that I will be instituting from this point on. Thanks, my brother.
Awesome! So glad I was able to help! 😊
It’s amazing how your African cichlids don’t get spooked or stressed after you removed all of their decor and are moving the syphon around their tank. When I do the same in my 75 gal my South and Central American cichlids and my Clown loaches run and hide and look stressed.
I really don’t know what it is, I have a lot of face time with them and I’m the only one that feeds, they love me 🤷🏼♂️🤣
@@KaveManAquatics as far as my fish are concerned I’m god lol. But they are still skittish
@@samfru1 Lmaoo as soon as I pass my fish tank my Shunkbunkin and dojos go berserk and rush to the top for food. I could have fed them 10 minutes ago and they'll be hungry again 😂
Thank you i enjoy watching your videos . there very helpful
Glad you like them!
Where did you get those fakes slate rocks in the aquarium that you took out
They are from Petsmart. Find them in my shop also...koji.to/kaveman_aquatics
I have an automatic gravel cleaner which makes it so much easier to clean it.
Hi, what vacuum should I buy for 32 gallon biocube
I dont use vacuums, just a good old python with a gravity siphon.
How many gallons is that tank first time watching i love your easy and clear way of explaining everything dude your awesome
Thanks bro, glad you found it helpful! This is a 75 gallon tank.
Thats exactly what i have for the last 3 years only recently something went wrong . i think first i shouldn't be mixing mbunas wth peacocks and haps especially since i bought that stupid electric johanni.out of 25 fish i had in there only ended with my red zebra and my to ob zebras and of cours the stupid johanni which kept chasing. Biting everone. And then i made a stupi mistake of changing 25 percent of water and putting my tap directly in tank without puttin my prime like i always do cause i ran out and lost everone eles. And yes your channel is by far the best explanatory ive ever encountered keep pressing on mr kev i will back you
What kind of filtration are u using on the 75.im using 2 emperor 400 do i still need wave makers. I have a brand new sun sun 704b ive had in closet put away for 2 years should i use it now and get rid of it now the 400s
I use a fluval fx6 and a 407. its over filtered because my tank was overstocked. You're right you shouldnt mix mbunas with peas and Haps. What happened to you is exactly the reason why. Watch this playlist on African Cichlids that should be helpful to you - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__
When you clean the sand . Look how much water comes out.. how do I refill my tank ..I have to leave water in bucket and prepare before putting back in.
Yes, vacuuming sand should be done when you're planning to also do a water change. If not water change then be prepared to top off the water you took out.
@@KaveManAquatics great 👍..lovely tank.
Just did a major water change and add some stress coat just in case
Shawn Seely Awesome, Remember stress coat is a dechlorinator and you need that before adding tap water
My fish tank has a lot of poop and I don’t know if it will hurt or do something or will it be safe to my fish do I remove them or clean the waste with them inside the tank
Yes you must clean that waste, if not it will add to the ammonia and nitrate levels and harm your fish. Yes you can clean it while fish are inside, just like I did in the video
Was up Kev just wanted to let you know I got my 55 gallon cycled and it's doing great thank to your videos and information. I just put in a pair of Electric Blue ACARA. This is there third day and they are doing great. Now I setting up a 75 gallon and wanted to ask what substrate would you recommend? I'm looking at sand what would be good ? Again thank very much you created a monster LOLOL 🤣😂
Lol, Sorry, not sorry 😆 Glad to hear your tank is doing great! I like to use aragonite sand as it helps in raising PH as well, Check this one out amzn.to/377VPMP
Hi Kev would you mind telling me what the clips on your bucket are called that are securing the syphon tube, I def need one of those, thank you- Rebecca
Not sure, they came with one of the syphon hoses I've bought throught the years....try this one that comes with the clips - amzn.to/3Fgdhxq
@@KaveManAquatics great thank you
That's the first time I've ever seen ceramic noodles in the tank
They were only there for seeding purposes.
What percentage of water do you remove?? From the tank
80% - ruclips.net/video/ur6PMwbUiK4/видео.html
Hey man, I just switched to Aragonite about a month ago. Your videos are super helpful. Have you ever tried an electric vac or a pump on your vac ? I’m having a problem skimming the top for all the poop I don’t have enough suction? Love the videos man
Thanks, glad I could help! I've never had to put a vac or pump on, I would think it'll be too strong anyway and suck up the sand....Have you tried upgrading your tube and hose to something wider, with more diameter? I've never had a problem pulling up the poop with just a gravity siphon.
@@KaveManAquatics no I didn’t try to change anything, I’ve always used the python and never had a problem. But since I’ve changed to Aragonite when trying to vac some of the poop doesn’t float to the top and I have to get my arm in the tank and flip the vac to get it to be sucked up.
@@KaveManAquatics love how you respond to all the comments man keep it up
Hmm...the aragonite shouldnt be making a difference...the poop mostly sits on top of the sand. I dont know what you mean by "flip the vac". I use the same python tube as well...is it this one? amzn.to/38FIgDm
@@KaveManAquatics yea that’s the same
One I’m using and I’m talking about the poop on top and by flip it I mean tilt the head up under water upright so the poop falls down to the hose and gets sucked out.
I already have fish in the tank but is it too late to put sand in it?
yes you can first put the fish in a bucket of water then add sand
how often do you clean your tank
Weekly water changes and bi-weekly Substrate Vacuums
I tried this method with the python but I feel like the waste kind of just sits in the tube and doesn't get sucked in fully not sure why that is. Any advice
Make sure you dont have any air leaks in your hose or at the connections where tube meets hose.
i have a 6.5 gallon tank and cannot get the siphoning to work :( is my tank too small ?
A siphon will work with any size tank...just make sure your tank is directly above your bucket so that gravity will pull the water out and down to the bucket....and that there arent any air leaks in your siphon hose.
Just changed my tank to silca sand and the water has turned cloudy just a tiny bit would that clear up once u done a few water changes
It should, replacing substrate will always cause a few days of cloudiness.
@@KaveManAquatics thanks I thought I done something wrong I don't want to upset the fish too much
What size tank is it that you have just out of curiosity?
This is a 75, I also have a 210 and 150...check my latest videos
I find my sand gets dirty so fast! Even the day after vacuuming it’s unappealing. Do you think vacuuming more than once a week would be too much? I’m thinking of getting a wave maker but I have shrimp and I want them to be able to move around the tank easily. Maybe I should try to plant the bottom? Thanks for any advice!
A wave maker would definitely help...Maybe try a very small wave maker that wont effect the shrimp too much. It will still get the water moving and get that detritus unstuck
Hello have you ever experienced to much electricity in your tank? Water got into my UV light and sent 8 - 10 wat through out my tnak, I touched the water 3 -= 4 times trying to work out what was causing it, I have lost two fish now, please help
Get that UV out of there. Electricity in the water will def kill all your fish.
@@KaveManAquatics Yes I have taken the filter out the chock has gone, do you think it has hurt my fish now?
Hey Kev what are yours thoughts on the Fluval gavel cleaners that run through the FX4 and FX6?
Havent had the chance to use those yet, Im pretty content with a good oll fashion gravity siphon still 😊
Hey bruh where you get those fake rocks from I like those
Quinton Johnson Thanks, found them at my local PetSmart...try their website.
My water comes out so much faster than what yours looks like Any tips to make it flow slower?
Are you connecting your python to the sink? I dont do that. I just use a gravity siphon which pulls water out much slower
@@KaveManAquatics thank you for the reply 😃
Great vid bro!
Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Totally off subject but just a quick question. What would be causing a "pond" smell in my tank is this bad and how can i fix it?
Excess feeding and excess waste build up in your tank and/or Filter. Uneaten food rots and stinks...and poop...yea you guessed it lol Some chemical media will remove the smell but if the underlying problem remains smell will always come back.
@@KaveManAquatics thank you so much for your response boss man. I got some fluval zeo carb it says it helps with odors I put a couple bags in both of my fx6s. Should I stop feeding or cut down until the problem is fixed?
Doing a good vacuum on my substrate as well
You dont have to stop, but definitely cut back the feeding.
Is that a parrot chiclid in that tank?
Sure is, and here's how that happened - ruclips.net/video/7FQoNp5EO0I/видео.html
Where can I find and purchase the rock decor you have in this tank. Thanks. - Jim P.
Found it at my local PetSmart
New subscriber here , beautiful tanks an fish bro , your channel is very helpful , respect an love
Thanks Kev, Glad you're enjoying the channel!
I recently set up a 10 gallon tank. I keep guppies and honey gouramies. Its the second week and my water turned a bit blurry, is this normal? I also did a 15% water change 2 days ago. Idk why my water is cloudy.
Cloudy watr is normal in a new tank, you could be having a bacterial bloom which will go away on its own with time. If it lasts more than a week then try my ebook with tips on crystal clear water, its free - bit.ly/H2O
@@KaveManAquatics ok thank you👍
Thank you very much!!!!!
My pleasure
What kind of blue fish are those with the white blaze on them.
Sciaenochromis Fryeri or more commonly known - Iceberg
You have 2 of them.
What is the darker blue color one
@@fishlove1854 They are both Iceberg, one is just bigger and older.
Hey bro how do I vaccum clean my 4.6 feet height tank? Please help me thanks in advance 🙏
Get a very long tube, lol Thats a great question. But check this out, this might help also - ruclips.net/video/tTSGJm9wyco/видео.html
@@KaveManAquatics please suggest few good wave maker in the market for discus fish tank setup. Thanks in advance
Discus prefer still calm waters. Wave Maker not recommended with them.
Bro! But I can’t use wave maker for discus right! So how do I siphon my 4.7 feet tank! Really been a task for me., please help
Hey man love the vids. Do you keep your quarantine tank running constantly or do you just set it up when you need it?
Great question, when I had space to keep a sponge filter in my main tank I didn’t have my quarantine up and running. Because when I needed it, I could just set it up and use my seeded sponge filter. But now that I don’t have room for the sponge filter I keep my quarantine up and running all the time 😊
KaveMan Aquatics sweet! Thanks!
T Skinner 💪
I got what you’re saying. Good looks bro 💪🏽
How often do you clean your substrate?
Every other water change 😊
BE COOL MY SOUL GANG MAN !
Always bro! 😊💪
In saltwater aquarium u can put cleaner crews who will eat 💩 & stuffs
Absolutely!
This was surprisingly helpful! I’m thinking about starting a cichlid tank. Are these all peacocks?
lol thanks? lol No, these Are Peacocks and Haps. Heres a great playlist to get you going with African Cichlids - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__
Fire 🔥 vids
Thanks bro! 😊💪
Sinbad?
lol I get that a lot 🤦♂️
@@KaveManAquatics at least it's a young sinbad 🤣
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4:37 sound's like a Rap.
lol
Thanks a lot KaveMan, I’m a beginner in this hobby and I’ve never professionally understood any videos until I saw your videos. This videos are very well explained and very realistic without tricks. I’m very satisfied of finding you on RUclips. Blessings and successful life!
Thank you so much! Glad I could help! 😊
You rock, bro! Great video! You've got a great personality for tutorials!
Thank you bro, glad you found it helpful 😊💪
I just wanted to say this is very well spoken and worded. You not only went over the assumed typical way to clean but also provided a budget and alternative ways to clean without sounding like you were talking down to anyone. You described everything very well and allowed time to pause the screen to see exactly what you were explaining! A+
Thanks for that positive feedback! I really appreciate it! 😁💪
Im new to this hobby and i gotta say I really love this channel AND kev is by far the best tutorial instructor that is guiding me to become a great fish keeper....great job kev and much blessings brother.
Thank you bro, I appreciate that! Glad you're finding the channel helpful!
Too many other RUclips channels think they are a internationally famous cable channel with lengthy lead in sequences and endless blabbering.
I subscribed to you and unsubscribed to them because to don't try to sell anything, do ads for anything and get straight to the point while remaining humble.
Thank you for all the hard work you put into elevating the community.
Thank you sir, I appreciate that positive feedback! You will find that some of my newer content does include mentions of my book and course but I still do it very subtle and try not to interrupt the flow of the content 😊 Thanks for the sub, I hope you enjoy the rest of the content!
@@KaveManAquatics Hey, good for you!!! When we run across it, based upon your videos, we'll be ordering your book. 😉