For crying out loud, I’ve been reading the comments 🤦♀️.... Test kits aren’t even that expensive!!!! Realistically, if you can’t afford a test kit...how are you supposed to afford proper care of a stocked aquarium? Awesome video btw
@troylinden369
5 жыл бұрын
Amazon. $18
@jyamijuice9100
5 жыл бұрын
been keeping fish for years, never bought a test kit... I keep my water heavy planted, healthy and consistent, never have a problem.
@raerae886
5 жыл бұрын
Man I totally kept saying I couldnt afford one thinking it was a one time test for ammonia nitrites nitrate and ph then u had to buy another one till I actually grabbed the damn api liquid tester kit and seen it's good for 800 or more test then I realized wow it is affordable for 800 test lmao I'm a beginner I literally thought ppl were paying 30 dollars for one test and thought u would have to buy one api kit per tank so thought I'd have to buy 4 kits for each tank now I know u can use one for all freshwater tanks and it last a long time so well worth the money cheaper in the long run by far I only have to buy a api kit every 2 months n usually I only have to buy it bc I run out of ammonia liquid tester half the time the nitrite and nitrate liquid last 6 months
@willvazquez4311
5 жыл бұрын
Preach!!!!!
@SilentMotive
5 жыл бұрын
I get this but also they're out here selling test strips without ammonia tests on them. Why? Whyyyyyyyyy? Why do hotdogs come in packs of 10 and the buns come in packs of 8? $$$$$$
@ultimate300zx1
4 жыл бұрын
I like how at 15:15 when your talking about Ammonia poisoning and how fish will gasp for air, the fish are like "here's an example" and they all move up LOL. (you got them well trained!!!!)
@echoesvayne9790
4 жыл бұрын
I just always put plants in immediately and enjoy the garden while it cycles and let their natural growth and deterioration feed the cycling
@shaneadmusson7740
2 жыл бұрын
I had a lot of issues with water parameters when I first started out. I was using gravel and vacuum siphoning regularly but it was never long lasting. I wanted a more stable, natural set up with less water changes and less labor intensive upkeep. I discovered a new method which keeps parameters stable and shortens the cycle significantly. This system utilizes a deep sand substrate and lots of plants. The Father Fish channel helped me immensely.
@pammugridge4106
2 жыл бұрын
I just discovered father fish As well. And set up a tank with this method as well like last night. Added my little fishys and praying I dont lose any more! Fingers crossed This beautiful tank in this video brought me here
@bdbaker4493
7 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I've watched a lot of videos on this subject but you have made the nitrogen cycle much more understandable to me. Thanks alot
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@jilliansjems1826
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched so manly videos on cycling a new tank , this is my 1st tank set up my son bought me a 5 gal Marineland portrait tank I like it but had it set up for about 6 wks It hasn't cycled yet I got a few (feeder fish ) minnows in there since last wed seem to be doing ok eating good swimming all over lots of energy it wasn't my idea to buy my son got them & I didnt know about it til it was too late so I've been watching my ammonia levels & testing i have Api Products quick set ph down Ammo lock stress zyme + stress coat + tetra chlorine remover heater stick on thermometer 2 sm filters with fluval biomax evo spec flex fluval carbon filters insert ammonia reducer filter pad , even filter floss i did a 25 % water change & thats when it all of a sudden got foggy milky but its so cloudy I get even see into the back of the tank fog ,I have api master water test kit & I'm color blind to some of these colors on the chart so I have a hard time figuring out the right colors , I spent so much money trying to do everything right which im probably only making it worse I've always been terrible at science ..I remember my ex husband was a pro at our tanks we had he did everything all the maintenance cleaning etc I dont ever remember waiting 6 wks when he set up a new aquarium & cycling a tank took less than a week if that was it , I'm trying but maybe I'm just not cut out for this fish keeping hobby i should have got a parrot or hand tamed bird like I really wanted but im not going to give up just yet I will keep trying & looking out for my little minnows I have in the now 8 of them ..2 different kinds 4 gold color ones some have blk spots cute I thought there little goldfish when I first looked at them & then I have 4 little white minnows seem like hearty little fish very active all the time & hungry..I will do my best to keep them alive & well during this tank cycling wish me luck thanks for the video it was very helpful sorry this comment is so ridiculous long ..its not easy explaining everything im trying to do here..
@michellepip31
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I rescued a (killer) powder blue cichlid (named him Uday) and threw him in a 5 gallon kit tank and the only thing I knew was to get the chlorine out of the tap water so I bought prime. A few days later when Uday was lethargic the guy at sea chem saved uday's life by telling me about testing water and cycling. Totally not a plug- I just appreciate people that care, and people like you who are willing to share their knowledge to help others (and not at the expense of sacrificing fish to enjoy their fish in their perfectly cycled fish tank). Thanks again!!!
@FishLite
4 жыл бұрын
i am a fisherman and an aquarist... i believe you are spot on my friend ... love your green thumb
@zelo533
3 жыл бұрын
i am a fisherman and an fishkeeper myself! its crazy, im 25 years old. if you told 18 year old me that my world would revolve around fish i would laugh at you lol...
@Jnelly82
3 жыл бұрын
You have helped me so much with what I’m going through. I moved my fancy goldfish’s over from 30 Gal to 75 Gal thinking I’d have enough good beneficial bacteria with my HOBF, and many many plants that I could add the fish in. Well I didn’t have enough good bacteria and I’m smack in the middle of a potentially life snatching cycle. I love my goldfish very much and am still quite new to the hobby. I dose a LOT of prime. Now i know what it’s really doing and why my PH drops so much after, all them hydrogen ions. I’ll continue my small frequent water changes and hope to get them through without a death. Honestly, it was so hard to find a video where someone describes exactly what you did so thank you!!! I feel so much more knowledgeable now.
@shaneadmusson7740
2 жыл бұрын
Father Fish Channel; natural deep substrate method tanks
@davidmiller5832
7 жыл бұрын
Also Note!! Taking a tank down then back up again can, and almost always, starts a new cycle all over again. This is usually from the used sand bed or gravel substrate. Bacteria deep in the substrate gets released and overwhelms the beneficial bacteria. You just have to weather out the storm just as described in the video. Water Changes... Lots of them. Test, Test and Test. It's a lot of work, but thats what this hobby is about, managing Water.
@65DBLOCK
2 жыл бұрын
They say water changes only restarts the cycle and to just do nothing
@PDXTundra
4 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best video on KZitem on this subject. Very well explained, thus easy to understand. Thanks, Dan.
@nancyrood5789
Ай бұрын
Great video! I’d never do a fish-in cycling and sacrifice innocent lives. I’d prefer to do a fishless cycling and gain the experience in monitoring water parameters. That way I’d learn so much more in basic fishkeeping. I’m in no hurry in establishing a successful tank. People say time is money. I say patience is money. I’m in it for the long haul, not instant gratification.
@bradleyj.fortner2203
4 жыл бұрын
I keep a 10 gallon planted with 2 sponge filters. I had a third spare filter and an extra tank. Grandkid won a goldfish at the fair... Stop me if you've heard this one. Thanks for the video. It was EXACTLY what I needed.
@wyxyr9495
4 жыл бұрын
If it's a comet or common, you probably already know that your tank is too small. Atleast 20 gallons minimum for fancies, and 55 for comets and common's, yadda yadda yadda. You can keep your goldfish in that tank for a few months, but you're gonna need to upgrade, or get a fancy instead. Goodluck figuring it out!
@bradleyj.fortner2203
4 жыл бұрын
@@wyxyr9495 It's a comet, and yes, I know I'm dealing with a 12-inch fish eventually. It's only a little bigger than a betta right now though. I'm keeping an eye on my local craigslist for bigger tanks. I've also decided to follow the advice given at puregoldfish.com. The person running that site seems to know their stuff.
@stephaniegoddard6935
Ай бұрын
@@bradleyj.fortner2203. My kids won a couple of 29 cents goldfish at our town fair and they grew too big for the tank so my husband set up a moderate size fish pond in the backyard for them. Those 29 cents fish ended up costing us a small fortune!! 😂 They did get huge and lived a long life.
@davidarbelaez4395
6 жыл бұрын
I love You Tube for how much great information one can get on virtually anything and we can learn from other people’s mistakes. However, there is nothing like testing things out for ourselves to really learn. I have introduced fish to unicycled tanks and have also put in different species of fish with my new Red Devil Cichlid to confirm what I have seen. Remember, there are no mistakes only lessons.
@grumpyoldscotsman5462
7 жыл бұрын
good info thanks... I had to do an emergency cycle (as a complete noob!) as I was given some guppies for a present and purchased a large tank second hand that had some nearly dead fish in it to house them... used fluval cycle.. basically had to change 25% water every day for a month to dilute ammonia and nitrites, cleaned substrate every second day... two months later I'm down to weekly water changes and clean and not lost a fish yet (touch wood!)... tbh I would do it like that again as I learned a lot about the tank, the cycle and my fish during that time... one big noob mistake I made was I cleaned the sponge that came with the dirty used tank in fresh tap water thus cleaning all the good bacteria away ..its now in my big filter ready to use when I get my new tank... don't know if Ive been lucky or done the right thing but things still good.
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
It sounds like your attention and vigilance paid off! Good job!
@BaronVonBeckinstien
6 жыл бұрын
Prime may be a temporary solution but it would have saved your fish and saved you from having to do water changes until the cycle finished if you added it daily. That way the ammonia / ammonium levels wouldn’t have had to drop. The cycle would have finished faster and those fish wouldn’t have suffered.
@tinkachu8743
4 жыл бұрын
I was curious if you could add it in place of water changes until a tank cycled. Guess that answers my question
@racingislife15
4 жыл бұрын
I would use stability to add bacteria after the initial dose of prime. That's more what stability is for instead of prime. Again, assuming you have already put prime in the system.
@Privat3Pretz3l
4 жыл бұрын
So what your saying is if I have set up a new tank and added prime/bio starter for the first couple of days I can acclimate a fish and add it to the tank if I'm dosing prime daily (instead of water changes) until the cycle has completed? sorry if I sound like I don't have a clue haha just in a jam as my filter broke as I was transfering my fish to a bigger tank so I've set up a new filter. Still learning about fish in cycling sorry for the short novel :P
@Roman-fo7to
4 жыл бұрын
@@Privat3Pretz3l well I'm doing that rn and no. I double dose prime every 24 hours with ammonia and nitrite being under .50 and I have lost 2 guppies and a neon tetra. I think the ph swings during the cycle really screw you over even if you have a high kh/buffering capacity. I have a kh of 7 and after about 4 days it was brought down to a 5 and ph dropped from 8 to 7.2.
@mickysingh4336
3 жыл бұрын
@@Roman-fo7to higher the ph the more toxic ammonia is even if you are using prime.
@unostop6705
7 жыл бұрын
I remember as a child. My first couple aquariums were sold to us in the 10g kits, and some fish would also be sold to us at the same time. So it was outta the box set-up and fish bags were in as soon as the water was up a little. I cringe thinking of it now. I'm sure it still goes this way for most young kids out there even now, and i'm 40. Big chain retailers, for the most part, are the usual culprits imo. Thnx for the great vids. Helpful stuff
@longdonglarry
6 жыл бұрын
when I bought my first tank the shop sold me some used sand and told me this way I can put fish it after only 3 days. I waited only 2 and put different fish in. some angels, barbs, plecos and stuff. They all survived and I still have them.
@SacredPlanet
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was very helpful. Appreciate your take on Prime & similar products.
@lynnhutchens5606
2 жыл бұрын
Best way the cycle has ever been explained to me! Thanks
@praetorkambu
4 жыл бұрын
This has been highly, HIGHLY informative
@robradencic4483
6 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I especially like your admonition to sit on your tank 'like a mother hen.'
@ts5030
7 жыл бұрын
my tank crashed,,,,,,i could fine no info how to recycle with fish until seeing this,,,,,but well needed info,,,,thank you
@MagicianGoddess
4 жыл бұрын
Cool vid. I do want to say that Betta fish pefer warmer temperatures from 78 to 80. They are tropical fish. Yes they might survive in those lower temps but they will thrive in wamer water.
@God_Complex
6 жыл бұрын
Man, a lot of great information compact into one video. This deserves way more views
@delonjohnson5907
4 жыл бұрын
I've done fish in cycling many times with cichlids and other types. Never lost one is not a automatic death sentence if you know what you're doing.
@ginascott5397
2 жыл бұрын
I have 25 baby fry blue Moscow's . I started checking my tank and the nitrtes were really high it looks about 10.0. I thank I may have made a mistake when I put pantyhose on the filter at the bottom so it wouldn't suck up any of the baby fry. I put a corner filter that has stuffing on the top charcoal in the middle the rocks at the bottom . Praying this will work 🙏
@CeezHypancistrus
5 ай бұрын
If you're gonna use prime you have to dose daily and it helps if you also have seachem stability. You have to do this for at least a week straight dosing to recommended levels. Do not change water during this time unless your test kit reads a ridiculous level. What happens is the prime neutralizes the ammonia/nitrites/nitrates while the good bacteria feed off of it and grow into a larger colony. Speeds up their feeding process with no danger to your fish. At the end of the 7 days do a big water change 50% or more (I change about 90%) and dose again. Test the water the next day and see if you're now reading 0/0/and some nitrate. Once you see your no longer getting any bad test results your tank has cycled and you can discontinue use of seachem products. Again though, it's important to dose everyday, test at least twice a day and don't do any water changes the 1st 7 days. If you change water your taking the bad bacteria out that the good bacteria need to grow the colony and slowing down the process.
@JohnPrice-hl1xp
2 ай бұрын
Patience patience that's the key .
@thile7323
6 жыл бұрын
I never get bored listening back at all your posting, like refreshes me on all of your experiences and learning from them.. Sounds just as good and important As the 1st time I watch this posting.. Cheers Dan there always something to learn from you Dan, never a dull moment!!
@KathyO81
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video you have helped me as a complete beginner a lot
@brandonmarling6386
Ай бұрын
Frequent Water changes will rob the bacteria of ammonia and slow the process. Prime keeps the ammonia safe and continues to feed and develop the bacteria and establish your cycle. Water changing frequently while waiting will just make the wait longer. Prime every 2 days or even daily allows fish in while the cycle establishes.🎉
@barbarastrohmenger6123
5 ай бұрын
That's why you should use Seachem Prime. It protects your fish from ammonia and nitrites while keeping the ammonia in your tank for the bacteria to grow. Simple.
@alexherrera3918
5 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. It is happening to me and I will loose 2 guppies from my 7 year old son .(gils red burned, they are trying to breathe at top of water level).....my ammonia was 8ppm with the ammonia plus that capture ammonia. I have started the water changes to dilute it too late.......as you mentioned impulsive purchased and I guess lack of research. And I guess not the best advice of from the shop...anyway your video is very educationnal and useful....👍👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks
@EarthWasHere
4 жыл бұрын
My tank had been up for a month and a half, my ammonia was at 0.25 so i decided to do a water change since i was told it would help keep down ammonia. Now my ammonia went up to 1.00ppm. I just threw some algae pellets to help increase my chances of cycling it. After watching your video it makes sense, about a week ago i purchase the heater, with that saying my tank has been cold water. My tank to this day is now geared up. Hopefully it will take less then a week and half. Crossing fingers. Edit: btw its a saltwater tank.
@cndosrs
4 жыл бұрын
This is the absolute best video about the cycle that I have seen in my search. Thank you so much.
@ollanderparker
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. And I have watched a bunch of them. Most are just repeating info they have read or seen in other videos. This guy really knows what he is talking about.
@StaceyHerewegrowagain
3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you, 100%!.. My head was spinning from all the research I've done these past 2 weeks. Boy I wish I found this video to start with lol.
@brandonskelly35
6 жыл бұрын
Cycling now. Best info found to date. And I Do Research! 👍👍 Thanks
@CappsFamilyFarm
6 жыл бұрын
Best discussion on the nitrogen cycle ive heard anywhere! I picked up almost a hundred discus from a local guy looking to get out of the hobby and got in over my head lol. I did a ton of research and thought i was prepared but didnt realize there was chloromine in the water. City says the waters clean so they dont treat with chlorine... I assumed it was safe. Anyway, fish came, tanks never cycled. After two months of twice a day water changes i finally realized what was going on and started treating with prime. About a week in now and im getting lots of nitrite spikes for a few days now but cant get any tank to register nitrate... Had a window giving direct sunlight for an hour or two a day and indirect sunlight all day and realized this morning that the UV might be hurting the process. Just plugging on with the occassional as needed WCs and dosing Seachem Stabilize to help the process. 8.2ph makes everything harder... Thanks for the vid.
@IFilmUfos
5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you being down to earth and saying what you actually did, not what people want you to say. I've got huge goldfish and plecs over ten years old that have never had one chemical added to the tank, not even water conditioner. Just regular water tests and changes are needed.
@jenniferlong5144
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining Prime, i didn't know those things!
@kanoireynolds1761
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! This video is great. Super informative. I really wasn't understanding the other videos I have watched. Love this one!! Thank you so much!!
@racingislife15
4 жыл бұрын
I acknowledge the statement at the beginning, but not Prime, but Stability is what I have used when adding new fish and when any bio changes in the tank (for my reef tank anyways). Prime is just a water conditioner and I guess a little bit of a bacterial starter, but stability is a hellacious boost in bacteria for an equivalent dose size of prime. On the bottle "prevents new tank syndrome", and no complaints using it in two years.
@ryando2877
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah it works some wonders man I love it
@ers18619g
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Everyday Fish Keeping, great video, I just wanted to add a bit of what I learned going through a similar situation as you. Everybody philosophy is different but here is something you might not know. I heard you say that anytime you have an Ammonia spike, you dont do Prime, you do a water change. The only issue with that is everytime you change your water you set your tanks cycle back. I was doing weekly water changes and wondering why my tank wouldnt fully cycle. Well everytime you change water you lose some Beneficial Bacteria. Yes the Beneficial Bacteria doesnt " Live" in the water column but it " IS" in the water column so therefore you can lose up to 25-30% of your Beneficial Bacteria during every water change. Thats why its good practice to not change your water during an Ammonia spike so that you keep as much Beneficial Bacteria in your tank as possible. Even adding additional Beneficial Bacteria During an Ammonia spike is good. I know our first instinct is to do a water change but its actually setting us further back when we do that. Really only time you need a water change is when the Nitrates are high since there is no Bacteria to consume Nitrates. So yes a good amount of your Beneficial Bacteria is being circulated in youe water column at all times looking for a place to latch on to a surface, so dont lose those need Bacteria by doing a water change. Just some things Ive learned, Not saying how you want to do it is wrong, just another perspective !
@21raggedyann
Жыл бұрын
You made the most sense to me than he did. I thought by the name of the video he was talking about fish in cycling, then he says he detests it, while killing fish while cycling fish in. Gaghhhh….
@ers18619g
Жыл бұрын
@@21raggedyann Thank You, hope my experience has helped you !
@morteparla6926
6 жыл бұрын
There's also fast cycling products on the market. I personally made an impulse buy on an Eclipse Catfish and a Chinese Algae Eater, bought and setup the tank same day, and I've been using something called API Quick Start, which as I understand it, is directly conditioning the water and adding the necessary bacterias to complete a cycle. Monitoring my paramaters daily, and aside from a relatively big bacteria bloom, which I expected as it's a brand new tank, and battling to get my PH down (test kit only goes to 7.6, and reading is maxed out) all's well. 4 days in, and my fish are happy and healthy.
@michaellou7101
5 жыл бұрын
You can use prime to neutralize ammonia while you wait for the bacteria to build up to gobble up the ammonia or ammonium. One way or another, prime allows you to keep fish in a tank that isn’t fully cycled. It just requires you to be regimental in doing water change and adding prime. You can always change water and use prime to remove ammonia and converting what’s left into ammonium. That’s a double safe method. Thanks for the 36 hour cycle tip...now I can gauge approximately how long it will take for certain level of bacteria to build up. Great video. You’re a good teacher.
@conscienciapositiva8706
6 жыл бұрын
Great movie in did. I have two decades experience. I've found some pet shop owners mislead the basics targeting revenue. More "aquaristic " problems it means more profit. Aditives, overpopulation, wrong filters, incompatible habitats, etc... As a starting point, how do we know the fishes we bought already had problems? When you buy them, check the ammonium level in the plastic bag carrying the fishes. Sometimes you will find out a nasty surprise. Gills already affected, is...too late.
@tracyjohnson6180
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for making this great video! This has been the most sensible thing I've ever seen/read regarding the fish in cycling! Keep the great information coming, please!!
@jessicajackson1029
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is *exactly* the type of advice and information that I was seeking to help our new tank! I noticed our smaller frog hanging out towards the top, just like you said the fish would do in the case where they aren't getting the necessary oxygen. I thought our tank had already cycled and I was confused. We upgraded to a slightly larger tank and newer substrate... Yep. I rinsed our bacteria. Oops!
@bruceyoung9487
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. You have a healthy tank and was great watching the loaches flirting with the graumious .
@majesticwonder
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Thank you 😊
@lawshorizon
7 жыл бұрын
Very detailed video. Anyway, all that needs to be done is throw in some fish food, or a piece of meat or shrimp, into the tank (without fish) then let it rot. At this point you get bacteria bloom (foggy water). When the fog clears up it's cycled (in 3 to 6 weeks). Also, I don't need to do water changes because when the water evaporates (taking some nitrates with it) I just replace the evaporated water (constant-drip method is based on the same idea). No test kits needed -- just smell the water -- if it stinks a lot then the tank is not fully cycled. ... If you feel you must do water changes (which is actually dangerous) then be sure to let the new water sit for a day before adding it -- this allows poisonous gases in the water (and chlorine, etc.) to dissipate into the air.
@divineaquariums2774
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I would like to add a couple of points. I like to use “raw uncooked shrimp” to jumpstart the cycle. I found since it is already dead it starts the process very quickly. The one thing to know about Seachem Prime is that it is a “rapidly diminishing oxygen agent” and you should wait 30 minutes before adding other additives. I use the word “oxidize” to explain to new aquarist. Bacteria oxidizes the ammonia to nitrite to nitrate.
@jqc5
3 жыл бұрын
im trying that now, how many days after raw shrimp is added do I see nitrite, then nitrates
@divineaquariums2774
3 жыл бұрын
@@jqc5 about 3 1/2 weeks
@Awsimilate
Жыл бұрын
Great video !
@chrislewis8974
3 жыл бұрын
Most informative aquarist video ever. So much good information
@69juamex
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent information and video. First time aquarium owner.
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@69juamex
6 жыл бұрын
So much information that I learn the hard way. Most of my fish die but know it's looking good and under control.
@Reap_and_Sow
4 жыл бұрын
I did the fish food idea and waited about a week didn't find out about the test kits till I got some guppy's and tetras this video was the best of help
@Gibbypastrami
Жыл бұрын
There is fish-in cycling where you’re sacrificing a fish, but also, if you use a dechlorinator and bacteria in a bottle, you can have fish in there almost right away, I don’t recommend it because obviously a new and budding tank will fluctuate a lot, which could lead to casualties if not dealt with properly, but I have been the impulse buyer in the past, and have been able to minimize casualties using chems, trying to get better at keep the cycle naturally though! Learning how to balance without needing to do water changes as frequently, Father Fish da 🐐
@Abercromodel
7 жыл бұрын
Oh my God this is BEAUTIFUL. What a beautiful video. Im so happy you made this
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Abercromodel
7 жыл бұрын
No seriously. I did not know what was wrong with my tank. I had NO idea what ammonia was althoug hearing it, nitrites, nitrates. All of it. I did not know why my fish were lethargic, slow, and eventually dying :( Im going to walmart to buy ammonia test kits. How much of a cycle do I do? its a 10gallon. 30% water????
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
GCT Groover as much as you need to til you get the ammonia way down. Buy ammo block or Safe or some other ammonia blocker while you're there. I have a video about hievthat works too. (Somewhere)
@SPd.Triple
4 жыл бұрын
That's the best description hands down ! Cheers dude liked and subscribed 😉
@sakleo8
6 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained man ! Brilliant ! Informative ! Absolutely great !
@jimmygimbal
7 жыл бұрын
First time viewer! That's a awesome gourami man, he's big! Great video. Subbed.
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Check out my Snakeskin Gourami in my 125. He's really big.
@jimandjackandhank7938
7 жыл бұрын
do you have an email address, I'm having hell with my tank and need some advice
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
Tony Gatton Hang Outs or Facebook Messenger will be easier than email.
@jimandjackandhank7938
7 жыл бұрын
is your fb messenger just your name?
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
Tony Gatton yup
@gazzertrn
6 жыл бұрын
Sound advice , mine took 8 weeks to cycle . The slow way too me is best , but that's my opinion . Great tank by the way, really natural looking with lovely healthy fish. Cycling a tank can be a nightmare sometimes , but you have too be patient . Done it a few times now , and you do learn as you go . many thanks , great vid
@lemonlizard1
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of your points, other than your opinion on fish-in cycling. With fish-in cycling, you watch the tank very closely and preform water changes/dose with prime to keep the tank safe for the fish. The idea is that you will get have beneficial bacteria from the start, rather than adding new fish and having beneficial bacteria struggle to keep up/have bacteria die off. The reason why people recommend adding a guppy - whether or not it's morally okay - is that *if* something were to go wrong (which it shouldn't) you wouldn't lose 25 fish and $80. I see your point on "why risk it," but the fishkeeper is not expected to "sacrifice the guppy" for a cycle
@jaxa5719
7 жыл бұрын
great video, should be compulsory viewing for newbies!
@jaxa5719
7 жыл бұрын
I did fish in cycle, didn't know of the cycle until fish in, did test twice a day and water changed once or twice a day for about four weeks, was alot of work, but I did cluck like a mother hen once I knew what I was involved in. all four fish survived, and two fry. have learned tons since then, am now obsessed by the whole thing.
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
7 жыл бұрын
The nitrogen cycle is the invisible magic part of a fish tank. Lol
@jaxa5719
7 жыл бұрын
Dan Hiteshew lol, it is magic. it is now definitely part of every decision I make about anything and everything that happens in the tank.
@taxfree942
6 жыл бұрын
Big fan of the clown loach I keep up to 10 Kuhli Loaches In my tank. Nice setup
@jyamijuice9100
5 жыл бұрын
I do a fish in cycle occasionally, I put in a couple of tetras and very slowly increase bio load after that. The starting ammonia is so small that it wont harm the tetras in a 10 gallon and up tank. I give them a week with daily water changing until I add some more fish. Never had a fish die from doing this. In terms of an impulse buy, I will take a cycled sponge filter from one of my tanks and put it in the new tank with the new fish.
@rearweelrider9988
6 жыл бұрын
Seachem Stability is a good help for cycling.
@Emeri666
5 жыл бұрын
What does it do? Im puchasing some in the coming weeks bills first lol
@rfo23
4 жыл бұрын
Emily renae Thompson it adds beneficial bacteria. Helpful for speeding up the cycling process in your tank. You dose 1 cap per 10g the first day, then the next 7 days you dose 1 cap per 20g. 1 cap is 5ml.
@Leo_GingerGirl
5 жыл бұрын
I "inherited" my ex's fish thank with Gold fish in. I love them but don't know the first thing about keeping fish. One of my fish got sick and when I googled the symptoms, it indicated that it might have Nitrite poisoning. I noticed other fish showing similar symptoms. So the next day I went to my pet store and they sold me a test kit and told me to change all my water, wash the substrate and clean out all the filters. I did it, then when I put the fish back after making sure the water was perfect. They just lay at the bottom of the tank. I then watched videos on KZitem and realise my fundamental colossal mistake. So now I'm trying to keep my fish alive and cycle in the tank. Though your video is very helpful don't say fish in cycling is unnecessary. I don't have a choice here because I don't have another thank or other mediums to use for them. So either way they will die if I can't fix it and I'm going to be devastated losing my fish. We're not all knowledgeable like you, that's why we are here watching this.
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck. I hope it works out for you.
@Leo_GingerGirl
5 жыл бұрын
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly Thanks. So far I haven't lost any fish but its only been 4 days. I did a 50% water change, I do one every day to lower the Amonia and Nitrites. I'm trying to source products localy (it's very difficult to find anything here) that does what Seachem Prime does. I've ordered Seachem Prime (every KZitemr and his cousin recommends it 😁) , but it will take 7 days to get here. In the meantime I'm just slogging through water changes and praying to the Aquarium gods and Aquaman to keep my fish alive. 😊
@rainbowfishtalk4573
3 жыл бұрын
What in the world is that fish doing in the background?? LOL It's like a dance party.
@CascadianExotics
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice!! However, you should bear in mind that there are a ton of variables to this. After hearing your story, there may be compounds in your water source which are toxifying NH3 levels. These compounds can and will cause a reaction that strips ammonium ions of their ionic state. For example, silicates (SiO4(-4)), iron oxide (Fe2O3(-2)), and literally anything else with a (-) in their chemical charge can strip H+ ions from ammonium (NH4+). My best advice is to look at the recent chemical tests from your local water bureau, and doing a metals test at your tap before determining hard NH3 numbers to go by. Other factors to be mindful of (but not limited to) are trace elements / aquarium salts, the rocks and wood used in your scape, and your substrate. Just use common sense, figure that there really is NO safe level of ammonia. And if you must use fish to cycle, then use either a catfish or pleco species as they can practically survive a nuclear holocaust, and do frequent water changes. Love those gourami, BTW!!! Cheers!
@spencerzumwalt8957
5 жыл бұрын
I think you mean Seachem Stability. It's my understanding Prime is just to remove chlorine and other things when you add new water. Stability says it's for starting the nitrogen cycle quickly. You're supposed to use it for seven days and be able to add fish anytime within those seven days.
@AdriCr4ft
4 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old comment but im just going to leave this here for people who are new and wondering the same- from my understanding Seachem Prime not only removes chlorine and chloramine but also detoxifies ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate and it’s described on the back of the bottle that its great for a cycling fish tank as it converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tanks biofilter. Prime will bind those compounds up to 48 hours. It doesn’t remove it, so the chances are if you do a liquid test it will be off the charts because it will still be there, only asleep. but turns it non toxic and in case of emergency they say to add up to 5 times the original dose (please check right amounts on product bottle)
@ProfileP246
3 жыл бұрын
Great knowledge, thanks! love the tank and fish.
@DonyaLane
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, awesome, AWESOME information! I really appreciated the chemistry lesson about the bonding hydrogen. Thank you for being the first person to explain how that works. Subscribing to your channel...
@aamirkhan1846
2 жыл бұрын
excellent tutorial..very informative.
@lalalajuice
4 жыл бұрын
So, im a new fishkeeper, this is my first aquarium. i added lavarocks, sand and manado substrate, quite a bit of driftwood and some live plants. Let that sit for about 2 weeks. The rocks got yellow and white hardish dots and the driftwood got a white film on them. I changed 50% of my water and added 3 shrimp and a week or two added a few fish. I have about 15-20 fishes and some guppy and molly babies. Then once a week changed 50% every week i do this. All the fish are alive still and ive had them for almost 2 months. But one molly got swim bladder disease i think, i quarantined him, put a bit of salt in his water and thinned the water a few times and fed him peas and tried to keep his water warmish like in the aquarium. I only had a plastic bowl. After a few hours, I added 1 teaspoon salt to every 50 liters of water in the aquarium and mushed peas for all the fish in the aquarium after i put my molly back in to the aquarium. Then went to bed. He was swimming happily when i woke up in the morning. I only fed the fishes peas for 3 days. But since they all are still alive, is my aquarium cycled? My pet shop doesnt have tests yet but they have ordered them. I also have two airstones and i use liquid fert for my plants
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
4 жыл бұрын
After all that time, it's probably cycled, but not "matured".
@robdixson196
Жыл бұрын
Store bought ammonia and just washing a foam filter from an established tank does speed up fishless cycling by a LOT. Just keep doing it till the nitrates are off the charts then do one big water change
@biancaespinoza2299
6 жыл бұрын
I had so many questions and kept looking up so many things to get some answers which led to a lot of contradicting information. I’m so glad I found this video thank you so much! You did a great job explaining and covering everything. I finally have some peace of mind 😁
@nickigreenwood
6 жыл бұрын
Nice tank! Really enjoyed it while you explained cycling.
@GSP-76
6 жыл бұрын
The nitrogen cycle does NOT end with nitrates...that's just where most fishkeepers intervene with water changes to keep nitrates low. If you have the right biological filtration media, you will eventually have anaerobic bacteria which lives in oxygen free zones...this bacteria breaks down nitrates into soluble nitrogen which just bubbles up through the water column and into the air. The best tank setup has working anaerobic bacteria but this usually takes 3-6 months to start producing... media like Seachem Matrix and Biohome ultimate are sources that will give you anaerobic bacteria.
@aperm2698
3 ай бұрын
thanks
@onestopmouse7464
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome video, instructions and insights !
@mtsanonymous
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation 👍
@manuelamarinello3651
3 жыл бұрын
I’m currently doing a fishless cycle and I added Ammonium Chloride from Dr. Tim’s. I’ve also added beneficial bacteria. My ammonia is stable to 0.25, nitrite to 2.5 and today I got the first reading of Nitrate. I can’t wait for this to be done.
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
3 жыл бұрын
That's the proper way of doing it!
@manuelamarinello3651
3 жыл бұрын
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly I love animals and it would be too stressful for me to do differently! And this is also my first fish tank so I wanted to do things properly. I gathered a ton of info before starting but the learning process never ends! You videos are super useful because they give that extra info about the right PH level, well oxygenated water and correct temperature in order for beneficial bacteria to thrive. I didn’t know about it but fortunately enough I had them right lol
@ldimar8884
6 жыл бұрын
wish I saw this video before going to the fish store, buying a 10 gallon and being told water conditioner and bacteria starter is enough to put corydora fish in without cycling..my mistake was trusting the advice of the pet store and not doing enough research on my own.. didn't realize corys were sensitive to water parameters all the beginner videos suggest them.. lost three over two weeks now, been researching like crazy and changing water since. thanks for the very informative video, exactly what I needed!
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
6 жыл бұрын
Hope it helped!
@brewmonsta6413
6 жыл бұрын
Same here
@h.d.mech.mortenson2098
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it sucks when nobody tells you anything about the nitrogen cycle. Happened to me as well.
@vancity2010gold
5 жыл бұрын
Same deal. Hoping I can save my Angel and Gourami and African dwarf frog and my 3 Cory doras and high fin Tetras.Angel has been hanging out near the top tho :(
@h.d.mech.mortenson2098
5 жыл бұрын
If I were you I would go back and get them.to refund uour money. Threaten them with a nasty on line review if you have too. Thats really unprofessional of them and theyre obviously not thinking of building long term customer relationships.
@jennieward6517
6 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Thank you! This is the video I’ve been searching for. We’ve have had an established tank for four years, however have had a few crashes / ammonia spikes over those years. (Due to either naivety at first and overstocking, or over cleaning the filter, and then too many chemicals which killed off the bacteria.) We are having one now and it only happened after doing a regular water change but using a new conditioner, Tetra Aqua Safe. Whilst I understand the nitrogen cycle (at a basic level), I’ve been hunting high and low for the perfect amount** of ammonia that will be safe for the fish but still allow the tank to cycle again. ** Obviously no amount of ammonia is safe but the tank needs it to cycle. It’s been a week since my crash and with daily 50% water changes (more on the first day) the ammonia is still at 0.50. I use prime every 48 hours and the fish are healthy, happy, playful and active. I’ll now try to keep it below 0.25 so thank you again.
@rockfella27
2 жыл бұрын
Getting the fish through a cycle may lead to permanent damage to them even if they look fine after the cycle. It's not recommended 😀.
@dangavioli1656
7 жыл бұрын
Nice! Full of great information. Thanks Dan.
@allisonbehringer2790
7 жыл бұрын
Superb video. I wish I could hit the like button a thousand times. This will be (if you don't mind) my new go to "cycle" video I suggest to folks.
@hbarwickjr
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, could of used this education back in the days starting out on first aquariums. Yes, best to cycle first without fish in the tank! Then what to do if ammonia should spike up. Thankd
@mikef3300
6 жыл бұрын
I just set up a 40 gallon and used plants and media from a established tank. I still waited a week then added 5 rose minnows that cost 15 cents a piece. Better to use cheap fish then lose expensive ones I think. If they make it I’ll just keep them because they are actually pretty cool little fish
@ecoaquascape7315
6 жыл бұрын
I have a ten gallon tank that I recently set up, and about a week after putting water, plants, and the water (with bacteria and algae in it) from the plant bag into the tank, I put 30 white cloud mountain minnows into it. 1 died yesterday, and it's been 1 month now. My ammonia rates have been at 0 the whole time, and nitrites between, and including, 0 and 1. I have a bubble filter going and compost under the gravel.
@bingsu7824
5 жыл бұрын
Well actually you could do it... People do fish less cycles for the safety of the fish I guess, but you could also help start your cycle with fish in your tank. What I do.. I only probably add one fish to help cycle my tank? Maybe a platy or two or something hardy.
@theamazingshay7425
6 жыл бұрын
Great information ! I would just like to add that Betta fish shouldn’t ever be kept in cold water,( in a basement lol). 78 degrees Fahrenheit is optimal for a Betta, since they’re fresh tropical fish :)
@tamaradevise7129
6 жыл бұрын
Your video is very easy to understand and to the point! A refreshing explanation without dragging it out too much, thanks :]
@takster050974
Жыл бұрын
Your clownloaches are happy, mine are not showing only hiding. 😩
@blooky102
7 жыл бұрын
I personally think that you need more neon tetra fish , this is because i only seen 2 , they could get aggressive as its common with these types of fish , my recommended amount is 5-6 , even 3 is better than two . But other than that i'm impressed by how clean your water looks like . =D EDIT : I happen to have quite a lot of fish , so it makes the water a little cloudy. EDIT 2 : never mind , i seen 2 more neon tetra fish xD so i'm even more impressed by your aquarium
@stateniland
4 жыл бұрын
very pretty tank... I think I will try a few Gourami's
@kendracrippen
Жыл бұрын
For whatever reason this video came on my autoplay. Still a good video Dan but um Bettas cannot take water temps at basement temperatures 🥶 they need high 70s for sure! Point on about the cycle, at least with how far in the video I am!
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
Жыл бұрын
This is an old video I've thought about re-doing, but it gets a lot of views, so I leave it there.
@cabage2112
2 жыл бұрын
thank you sir
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome
@Mj_fan6969
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, the only part I have an issue with is water changes will not help if your tap water has ammonia in it as well. I have yet to find a KZitemr talk about that situation and what someone should do about it.
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
5 жыл бұрын
I've got videos about ammonia blockers and whatnot. I've also mentioned ways to deal with it in videos before.
@tomsmith5456
4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks , you just saved me a lot of money, I was about to keep tropical fish but I see it’s much to involved and complicated for me , sounds as if one needs to do a lot of research if your ignorant of the subject, bit to complicated for me sadly.
@aprilcullen09
6 жыл бұрын
This video was very informative!
@brandonbilodeau8238
7 жыл бұрын
Saw your video, it makes more sense than some others I have seen. I am trying to get my first tank (since I was a kid) cycled. I was still kinda iffy as it was playing and googled 'graph of nitrogen cycle' and it pulled up this graphic that makes a lot of sense to me now. Figured, I'd share. Crap, can't attach a pic in here. There is one that shows the nitrate with plants in it. Totally makes sense now. I just wish I knew what levels ppm above are 'bad' as it cycles.
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