It is a miracle that my fish have survived until now!
@nou-jn6uz
4 жыл бұрын
Algae: exists My army of snails: Let us introduce ourselves!
@montolevenski237
4 жыл бұрын
W
@faviolacalderon7615
4 жыл бұрын
This made me smile so hard xD
@burnsbits5829
7 жыл бұрын
top tip. Don't tell the wife how much money you really had to spend on the set-up or fish!
@BigAlsVOD
7 жыл бұрын
It is always from craigslist, and it is always $5. That my friend, is how you fly under the radar.
@shuaizhou589
7 жыл бұрын
Agree!!!!!!!!!!! My gf hates pets
@NCR_Ranger115
7 жыл бұрын
Shuai Zhou Wtf
@cap7387
7 жыл бұрын
Burnsbits lol
@lilreaper2132
7 жыл бұрын
Burnsbits Are you serious
@Zapton5
5 жыл бұрын
Tip number 11. Do not listen to retail staff on how to take care of fish. Do your own research!
@russianidiot7327
4 жыл бұрын
Victor Baker well, not petsmart or petco staff. But in Specialized stores, like Big Al's, they specially train their employees
@A.R.C.77
6 жыл бұрын
I work in an aquarium shop and every single thing you said is 100% right
@patrickwhiting4831
6 жыл бұрын
They are an aquarium shop
@bahilleli
5 жыл бұрын
@@patrickwhiting4831 They are THE aquarium shop - at least back a decade or so ago, my fish geekery days are on indefinite pau$e
@vamsipalla5608
5 жыл бұрын
Sir recently I wash aquarium with cloths washing soap after all fishes are died then what are the precautions to take me
@bahilleli
5 жыл бұрын
@@vamsipalla5608 There's really few reasons to ever wash an aquarium with soap. You should wash it with plain water a few times to ensure as much traces of soap are gone, then fill with de-chlorinated water, and re-cycle the tank... If you aren't familiar with what 'cycling' a tank means or the nitrogen cycle - get familiar with that now, it'll save you a fortune in fish and frustration.
@apalala4166
5 жыл бұрын
Aquarium shops are a shit standard though. They sell fish bowls/nanos and plastic plants. Neither belongs in proper aquaristics.
@mecca.9025
4 жыл бұрын
That moment when you realize as a child, you were a fish murderer :(
@taoutdoors8110
4 жыл бұрын
I FEEL SO BAD OMG
@zlavicsjane6959
4 жыл бұрын
(Persian new year flashbacks) NoOOoOOo GOLDIE
@lucasbaluyut5746
6 жыл бұрын
I always watch this video once a month to make sure I’m doing good
@Kamal_AL-Hinai
5 жыл бұрын
Cool. This is a reminder then.
@ravenmaniac428
6 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't like a knowledgeable guy with a great sense of humor?Well done!
@BigAlsVOD
6 жыл бұрын
We sure like him!
@jayl5505
6 жыл бұрын
Thomas is great!
@VIDEOHEREBOB
5 жыл бұрын
If I may add a few more to your great list: 11. Do not overfeed. 12. Do not tap on the glass. 13 Make certain new water to be added is the same temperature as the tank water. 14. Feed more variety than just flake food. 15. Quarantine new fish before adding to main tank. 16. Avoid using colored or dyed substrate (gravel) 17. Seek advice for having a tank with compatible inhabitants. 18. Have spare accessories on hand such as an extra water heater, thermometer, and an extra air pump. 19. Inspect fish for disease, parasites, and injuries a least once a week. 20. Purchase a good water test kit.
@MotleyStew
5 жыл бұрын
VIDEOHEREBOB it’s called “Top 10”, so um.. no, you can’t add any more to the list. 😏
@VIDEOHEREBOB
5 жыл бұрын
@@MotleyStew I did say "may l."
@katieandkaneki1653
5 жыл бұрын
So why shouldn’t you ad coloured gravel?
@olgasolis6845
5 жыл бұрын
VIDEOHEREBOB so I can put gravel in my betta fish tank?
@sevensixtwobyfiftyon
5 жыл бұрын
Katie and Kaneki Colored gravel generally is sealed and less porous and is dramatically less effective at hosting nitrosomonas and nitrobactar bacteria.
@claypyrotech7473
5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes when I do a water change I will use the dirty water to water my house plants or water the plants outside.
@sweeflyboy
4 жыл бұрын
Fish poo = ferts
@Zaagvis
4 жыл бұрын
i just use my aquarium for aquaponics
@rodbayan9974
5 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was 16 when my Father brought a huge aquarium, I cleaned the aquarium with detergent everyday, change water, put predatory fish. It's like 300ish fish in the tank. :'(. I should have known better. It was 2007 though.
@victoria-sr4om
5 жыл бұрын
“Algae will never go away!” Unless you have lots of snails. Especially apple snails.
@HappyGen0cide
5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't imagine what my tank would be like without my pair of nerite snails.
@karinaashmon
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you plus alge eaters and pelicos
@krisztianbazsik4814
4 жыл бұрын
All of what you mentioned are symptomatic treatments and not solutions 😉
@mercyk211
4 жыл бұрын
The nassarius snails and banded Trojans are good for saltwater
@SilverlonewolfX
6 жыл бұрын
1 Do not let kids bang on the tank 2 Do not let kids near a tank unsupervised. 3 Do not let kids throw toys in the tank 4 Do not let kids feed the fish unsupervised. They tend to dump a lot, thinking dumping half a can of fish food is okay. 5 Do not let kids play around a tank 6 Do not let kids play games or watch Tv so loud it turns speakers into proximity mines around your tanks. 7 Do not let kids with food near your tank or some pizza will end up in there. 8 Do not let kids with crayons or markers near your tank. 9 Do not let kids with electrical devices near your tank. 10 You know that kid that kills his pets and dresses in black. Keep him/her far away from your tank.
@jayl5505
6 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing 10 Tips!
@Maimimika
6 жыл бұрын
bonus top tier tip: Don't have kids
@SurprisedPikacheesecake
6 жыл бұрын
@Shadow, you're my hero.
@KFrost-fx7dt
6 жыл бұрын
Some kids make great fish owners while others are hopeless at it into adulthood. My cousin's 7 year old daughter keeps begging him for a 10 gallon aquarium kit that includes a heater and filter, but he refuses to get one because it's "too much trouble", so instead he keeps a big fancy goldfish in a large bowl and replaces it every time it dies. The daughter loves my 38 gallon planted tank. So hopefully she won't follow her dad's poor example.
@takebacktheworld8090
6 жыл бұрын
You must go through many fish!
@TheRealAfroRick
6 жыл бұрын
Love it. Made me consider some things I hadn't thought about. This should be playing in the background of fish departments everywhere.
@MsArtemis01
8 жыл бұрын
This list should be given to pet stores to give to new owners, among other do not. The nitrogen cycle should be number 1 in my book.
@BigAlsVOD
8 жыл бұрын
+MsArtemis01 - Agreed-- it would be ideal if every pet store could mention these points, but there's so much other information that a pet store will give a new aquarist (such as the importance of cycling the aquarium), that many of these "Do Nots" are not touched on. But, that's why we're here!
@DjNotNicesNucka
6 жыл бұрын
I work at a pet store. I try to explain basic stuff about the nitrogen cycle and basic fish care. No matter how much it is explained, some people just want a fish in a bowl and dont think of it any more than just a piece of furniture. It's sad.
@toothpicdinosaur3777
5 жыл бұрын
Pet stores want to sell you more, not teach you to take care of them.
@goodvives1038
5 жыл бұрын
KZitem has messages! 🎉 Add me as a friend youtu.be/addme/R6p7xe39yDakGSU0NwgPdsidx642cg
@rainbowsixsiege6384
5 жыл бұрын
I like the energy of this guy
@lorit2650
8 жыл бұрын
Great points.. one small one to add- don't ignore the identity tags that say 'community, caution, or aggressive . Fish will be fish and you don't want to add a predator to your peaceful community fish just because you like how they look. They will eat or torment the other fish if that is what they do. Those tags are not suggestions, they are warnings.
@volo1826
6 жыл бұрын
Thomas B another golden rule. Never trust those tags, often they are just wrong. Especially at big box stores. Always research the fish you would like prior to buying.
@baseballhunter42
6 жыл бұрын
Lori T Often those tags are more suggestive, I've very successfully set up tanks with a variety of fish temperaments. It really depends on fish combo / aquarium setup.
@MooneShadow
6 жыл бұрын
Lori T or turtles cause they live for killing fish :)
@demonpride1975
6 жыл бұрын
yes but honestly if you are just grabbing fish, without any kind of research, then you have it coming. doing even the simplest research will let you know which fish are prone to being aggressive, and which ones are great tank mates for each kind of fish.
@demonpride1975
6 жыл бұрын
@crazy_sarah da fangirl well any small none aggressive fish is a good choice. tetras are really good. and so are guppies. i have a 45 gallon tank with a double tail betta, and his tank mates are cardinal tetras and neon tetras. a few snails to clean up and a bristle nose pleco.
@karolis4904
5 жыл бұрын
You should win an oscar for your charizma
@josequins9099
5 жыл бұрын
An oscar fish? Or oscar statue? LOL
@thekingofdiy
8 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Big Al's is on youtube! Been using your online store as one of my go to's for years! (Great videos by the way!) Joey
@BigAlsVOD
8 жыл бұрын
+The king of DIY - Thanks Joey! Glad you like our vids! Always nice to hear from a long-time customer :) Out of curiosity, how did you find out about our KZitem channel?
@thekingofdiy
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Al's It was either from recommend channel or suggested video... One or the other! Either way, you were in my home feed.
@BigAlsVOD
8 жыл бұрын
+The king of DIY - Awesome! Well, welcome to our channel! #KeepOnTankin
@ryangarcia2973
8 жыл бұрын
they have tones in canada
@inviktus3349
8 жыл бұрын
*tons
@risksandhope1849
6 жыл бұрын
"Do not ignore the adult size of your fish" I had the person selling me my two angel fish tell me that they would be fine in a 10gallon tank. Boy was I in for a surprise.
@86Ondrej
8 жыл бұрын
Great presentation. You should have your Tv show!
@dorothyhoskin6250
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Al, I'll try to be a hero and rinse my hands from now on.
@ExtraOni
5 жыл бұрын
Crap! I always change the filter pad when I tank clean. Im glad I watched this!
@Vampiregirl42596
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I’ve been doing this ever since I’ve had fish (five years) and I’ve been fine. It’s because I like getting it done all at once. My goldfish have grown big and strong (largest is 9in right now). I know it’s not recommended but they already make a lot of bacteria, and I also religiously use beneficial bacteria in a bottle so that bad stuff doesn’t happen.
@HugoCornellier
6 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful video!! I learned so much, thank you
@WhiteKoneko
8 жыл бұрын
Another mistake I have seen done is people putting too much decorations into their tanks. I have also seen people think plecos grow to the size of the tank but this is false since certian plecos need certain tank sizes. I had a Bristlenose Pleco, very cool fish and it was very happy in the 29gal tank I had once.
@BigAlsVOD
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@salsoteca72
7 жыл бұрын
How many gallons per 1 Bristlenose Pleco?
@WhiteKoneko
7 жыл бұрын
galaxy star 10-20 for a bristlenose pleco if memory serves me correctly but my memory could be wrong too so I suggest you look up.
@salsoteca72
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Might get 4/3 guppies, 1 Marimo and 1 bristle nose Pleco and mystery snailOverstock?
@shy_lifed1226
5 жыл бұрын
OMG I made a huge mistake I got a regular pleco cause I was told he would not get any bigger wrong turns out my pleco got a foot an a half O.O lol now I have a 150 gal tank for him and my 5 Molly's
@leroar7871
5 жыл бұрын
**Releases fish into the wild** "Bye Bob! We will miss you!" _Bob doesn't like being released. He now plans to ruin the whole ecosystem._
@HunterOnThat
5 жыл бұрын
PiKaZaRd O so bob killed Kevin 😭😢😱
@marktaylor3809
5 жыл бұрын
He said this in the video, idiot.
@Ricky-cx1qy
5 жыл бұрын
mark taylor that’s the point dumbass
@taoutdoors8110
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@jaridkeen123
5 жыл бұрын
You could grow lettuce in your tank to keep the Nitrates low
@maureenhoran2143
5 жыл бұрын
What kind?
@alex377687
4 жыл бұрын
I've already started feeling the aquarium bug. I set up a 3.5gal tank with a betta and then a Mystery snail that are thriving back in Augustfor my birthday and 3 months later, I just set up and started cycling a 10gal. Thank you for your videos, my new addiction will be a well managed one♡♡♡
@Wlctz
8 жыл бұрын
I think ignoring the nitrogen cycle is a big no-no
@BigAlsVOD
8 жыл бұрын
+W1lc4tz 31 - Absolutely!
@ewanmarshall921
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Al's when are you going to do another live qna
@ZakEmerald
8 жыл бұрын
Yep.. 1000% true
@ericlind6581
6 жыл бұрын
W1lc4tz 31 It is important but if you can’t wait, you will just have to change water very frequently till BB builds up.
@dollyspine
6 жыл бұрын
I’m planing to get my first ever fish so sorry if I sound dumb but what is the nitrogen cycle
@jamrockprincess
5 жыл бұрын
I love this guys facial expressions!!!!!!
@teejohnson3167
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips it help me out a lot I just started a aquarium for boys but are fish keep dying so I hope these tips work😊
@greennewt5147
6 жыл бұрын
So glad the tap water in Switzerland is chlorine free and of better quality than even bottled mineral water (just compare nutrients and bacteria) Every time I leave the country, I miss this water sooooo much
@Fish-mc2gs
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am going to get a blood cichlid soon, and i am very lucky to have found this video!
@Nikuros
6 жыл бұрын
When i make water change i use the water for my house plants. They LOVE it. I have a barrel where i collect rainwater, i use that water to rinse my filter media. I even tried to use the rainwater for one of my tanks when i make water changes and so far it works great and i don't need to use water conditioner. However if you use the rainwater put in a air-stone so the water circulate in the barrel and make sure you have a lid on the barrel so you don't get insect in it.
@carenhall2066
8 жыл бұрын
New Tip - IGNORE what pet shops tell you about fish sizes! My goldfishes (all 6 of them) grew to about 3x what the pet shop said they'd ever get in 2 months of my having them. 5 of them moved out of my 3ft tank to a guy's pond that he'd set up like a week before. So all my goldfish are now happier.
@carenhall2066
8 жыл бұрын
Sharks are BABIES when pet shops get them...when it gets to be a 20" adult, you can't say you expected the fish to stay baby size. Bettas aren't as aggressive as shops say. I have 2 bettas, 25 corys and my sharks all in one tank, NO FIGHTS! The bettas like having company and they love having the space for their territories! Ok...RESEARCH what pet shop people say. If they know what they're talking about, they'll be happy you care enough about your new fish enough to look at the issues.
@idiotwilson1474
6 жыл бұрын
Bettas shouldnt be togather, unless it's a female sorrority. It's a safety risk. Also, if They are males they may eventually fight unless your tanks huge. They can get stressed from even seeing each other. Just make sure there is plenty of hiding spits In case they do fight.
@weefslider
6 жыл бұрын
Alexis Wilson Even sororities are stressful for the fish and should be avoided
@goodvives1038
5 жыл бұрын
KZitem has messages! 🎉 Add me as a friend youtu.be/addme/R6p7xe39yDakGSU0NwgPdsidx642cg
@sjsosokdksksk
5 жыл бұрын
My biggest goldfish is 9.5 inches :D
@martinapedraza9240
4 жыл бұрын
Like the facial expressions, I'm putting up an aquarium thanks for the tips.
@lenoreinniss9208
6 жыл бұрын
I'm already pretty experienced with aquariums, but the dude was cute af so I watched anyway 😅
@Timarpification
5 жыл бұрын
It would seem that charm works across teams ;)
@dismantledavacado1140
4 жыл бұрын
Its 2020 and i just found this video.. Absolutely love this dude
@jaridkeen123
5 жыл бұрын
He is funny
@becmoran9119
6 жыл бұрын
The more I gazed upon him and listened the more he reminded me of Dory. Great advice thank you for sharing.
@rattiegirl5
5 жыл бұрын
Good that you make clear that you need to just run your hands under tap water before putting it in the tank because "wash your hands" usually involves soap.
@luisbustamante3094
5 жыл бұрын
This guy;s facial expressions are what make the video so great!
@frizzleedits513
6 жыл бұрын
0:55 this isn't exactly not a "do not" I have no where else except to put my aquarium by a window, and I have Nerite snails that eat the algae and it's fine. If you start growing algae, get Nerite snails, they're awesome *PLUS!!* They don't reproduce in freshwater so you don't have to worry about an overpopulation!
@BobCindyL
5 жыл бұрын
You have such great body/facial language. It truly adds to the message you are trying to get across.
@hannam7589
7 жыл бұрын
It's 2:40 in the freaking morning what am I doing
@cameronsinclair6138
6 жыл бұрын
Makayla Scott ahaha I clicked on the goddamn link 😂
@SecretweaponGuy
6 жыл бұрын
Learning
@dovedraws521
6 жыл бұрын
Crackalackin 👍👌
@SchiwiM
6 жыл бұрын
Poor Shark 😂
@destinyv.9248
6 жыл бұрын
alrighty - ffs it 3:09 and now I want a fucking betta
@Mr_Spock512
6 жыл бұрын
You're a natural for this medium (KZitem) ... love the humorous presentation style.
@vanillaguerrilla5052
5 жыл бұрын
This video made me laugh and think about the movie the crooods when the dad tells them the story of the bear 'AND SHE DIED '
@captlD45
5 жыл бұрын
#8, I always use tap about 30 - 50% water change and my fish and plants are doing great..they actually seem happier when u do the water change. Ofcourse, tank has been running for over a year
@valentinromanyuk8013
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You’re A fish saver!
@angelarobichaud9286
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much! I bought fish last week at a store that specifically sells fish and told her I know NOTHING as I'd never had fish before. She didn't tell me half of what this video covered. Wish I had found this video beforehand.
@jayl5505
6 жыл бұрын
Research.
@montgomb3
6 жыл бұрын
I can listen to you talk all day. You talk with your eyes and hands. Really, you do need your own comedian TV show. But anyway, thanks for the tips. I will subscribe.
@janetrothstein8618
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the valuable advice. I have cleaned the filter and the sponge while water changes! I won’t do that anymore. My ammonia spiked and I think it was that and the sand. I removed most of it. I believe it was a problem even though I syphoned over it constantly. My fish were on the brink of death and I was constantly doing water changes everyday for two months sparingly feeding them. I removed most of the sand then everything went to 0. Happy healed fish using API products constantly. Amlock, Stability, Prime, now Melafix. Their scales and black spots on tail and gills have healed. Still on a few more days of Melafix before moving them to the new tank. Excited to start new and avoid dangerous water perimeter levels. I’m nervous about what is safe to put in the tank. To cause ammonia. Constant water changes is a lot of work but I’d do it all for my aquatic pets who jump through a hoop for me. Really. You are adorable!
@SurprisedPikacheesecake
6 жыл бұрын
I also don't recommend placing a tank near a window due to it messing with the temperature. In the winter it will be drafty, summer they'll bake, either way it'll make the temperature fluctuate way too much. Which brings me to my next point of feeling like every single little thing needs to be perfect. Of course there are general parameters of what is considered safe, but most fish will adapt and it's better to keep things constant rather than have it swing up and down as you try to keep your temp, pH, etc at a certain number. Ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates being the exception, of course. To put it simply, if the water in your area is 6.5 straight out of the tap then put the pH Up away and just go with it. Fish like consistency. I broke basically every single one of these rules on my first tank many years ago and remember being so frustrated as I lost all my fish. It's amazing how much information is available nowadays.
@bl6032
5 жыл бұрын
Superb video! We are new to the fish "game" and have lost a few of our beautiful fish through them becoming stressed and our lack of knowledge. This has really helped us out. Thank you very much!
@annacollier5372
5 жыл бұрын
Don't do heavy duty home renovations near the tank or the vibrations from machines can kill every single fish in a day.
@logankeseg4985
4 жыл бұрын
I love this guys energy
@niamhhand8505
5 жыл бұрын
Ok so practical hack when cleaning your tank. Wash your filter sponge in the water you take from the tank. That way you can do a water change and clean the filter at the same time 👍🏻 your welcome
@mememe853
5 жыл бұрын
ahh......NOT
@Timarpification
5 жыл бұрын
Hey... Apart from the amazing sense of humour and simplicity of delivery, thank you for the passion with which you made this video. Oh... And this might sound out of place - simply loved your smile and piercing eyes.
@SKYL1N3
6 жыл бұрын
One big mistake: Showing the price of aquarium,aquarium equipments and fish to parents!! They will end up destroying them!!!!
@greatdanelegend7001
6 жыл бұрын
Jeremy you don't tell your parents before you buy aquarium stuff for 1k? xD
@PETRIXXXX
6 жыл бұрын
i would probably call peta
@SurprisedPikacheesecake
6 жыл бұрын
Send them your bill afterwards.
@Binnie_303
6 жыл бұрын
Jeremy My parents hate how many tanks I have😂 and I've bought everything including my fish and plants.
@adeonsajakarta2923
5 жыл бұрын
When I told my parents my parents the price they cared for the aquarium more than me eventhough they still love me😂😂😂
@chel3SEY
6 жыл бұрын
There are so many videos on this subject, but Big Al's are among the best. Great advice from an obvious pro.
@naomixxx6465
6 жыл бұрын
I always clean the filter and do a water change for a year and they are all fine
@michaelsorensen7567
5 жыл бұрын
I'm curious how much bacteria is in the filter vs substrate and decorations. I have to imagine that an established tank would have *some* at least, so perhaps that's where it comes in. I'm new to the hobby, but have changed and rinsed filters same day every time without trouble yet...
@jpgmmg09
6 жыл бұрын
Your always so entertaining! Keep it up man! You've got good info, with humor! I love it!
@stevefite8832
5 жыл бұрын
Some fish do grow correspondingly to the tank size. I had a clown loach live 25 years in a twelve gallon tank who only grew to 5 inches. They can easily grow over twelve inches in a big tank. I was lucky. I've had tropical fish for over sixty years and my best suggestion is to not overstock your tank. The less fish, the less pollution. Second suggestion is to let a new tank age with a few fish before fully stocking. The newer the tank the quicker your fish die. In time your tank will reach a sweet spot and your fish will reach old age.
@ericamezcua9357
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video...this was very educational 👍🏻
@jayl5505
6 жыл бұрын
Keep on Tankin!
@aryaroy4309
6 жыл бұрын
This is Shit
@jayl5505
6 жыл бұрын
Not very nice :(
@tntwinmill
6 жыл бұрын
We just got the fish tank from my daughters kindergarten class. Two other teachers asked me to take their fishes too. This is going to be a learning curve and hopefully i don’t kill any of them!
@ilikefishgbv5226
6 жыл бұрын
Do not overstock
@BigAlsVOD
6 жыл бұрын
VERY good tip.
@ilikefishgbv5226
6 жыл бұрын
Big Al's thanks and I have a 55 gallon what plants should I put in it I would like something like a s repen
@grannynara
5 жыл бұрын
Can you elaborate on "overstock?"
@jonathanhou8712
5 жыл бұрын
This again. Overstocking is not wrong, ESPECIALLY if you keep African Cichlids like Mbuna. It's just filtration and water change one has to pay attention to.
@goodvives1038
5 жыл бұрын
KZitem has messages! 🎉 Add me as a friend youtu.be/addme/R6p7xe39yDakGSU0NwgPdsidx642cg
@Serendipity86UK
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, I just bought my first aquarium and it's currently going through its first no fish cycle (it's cloudy ATM) and I found this very helpful, esp the parts about not cleaning the filter in tap water and not doing the water change and filter clean on the same day, thank you
@layziehorse72
4 жыл бұрын
When you have an established tank that’s been around for years with the same fish you can ignore most of these rules lol
@Jules_Angel
5 жыл бұрын
All true! Thomas you're so humorous and adorable! Great video!
@XDeminox
8 жыл бұрын
If you absolutely MUST change water and your filter on the same day, use beneficial bacteria supplements. windows are fine, IF you have a planted tank that will consume the phosphates the algea would be eating. even then, it helps to test for phosphates and control them. kh is just as important as ph. always use the liquid test kits, never the strips. research what fish go well together. don't mix slow moving fancy goldfish with agressive plecos. dont mix shy plecos with aggressive fish.
@lizdugaro1748
5 жыл бұрын
I've actually never had issues with the plecos with goldfish but then I also get them each as babies to grow together. 😁 Now getting a big ol pleco and some typical size goldfish or guppies, yeah you may have some issues. 😆
@bluebetta39
5 жыл бұрын
This is my best favorite and educational video ever in 2019
@essala1431
5 жыл бұрын
DO NOT ADD ALL THE FISH AT ONCE!!!!!!!!! Edit: I had to take a screenshot of the guy's face at 6:48 because it's so hilarious!!!!
@notmej2439
5 жыл бұрын
XD lol
@lionessblues
6 жыл бұрын
Very good video! It was quit a nice refresher. I'm not new, and I'm not a pro- This was very well presented, clearly stated points with the science and reason to back it up.
@raedeon
8 жыл бұрын
Soooo I should move my tank to be in front of a window to get tons of algae?
7 жыл бұрын
raedeon Or install full spectrum lighting.
@babydonnaP
6 жыл бұрын
raedeon No, it's not just an algae problem you'll create by moving it in the window, you'll be creating water temperature fluctuations with the sun beaming down warming the water, then the sun goes and temperatures drop again, day after day this will cause more stress to the fish than you'll realise. This is why heaters play a role to have that set temperature to avoid fluctuations.
@jdm.h0es344
6 жыл бұрын
But here me out on this if you get a let's say a wild caught bass you gotta think the pond water is 80 to 90 in the summer so wouldn't that be normal for a bass or crappie or blue Gil
@kjones3748
5 жыл бұрын
Donna mine is by a window but I haven't seen algae. I never open the blinds if that could be a reason why I never see any.
@ryancleary3866
5 жыл бұрын
@@babydonnaP what you mean like it would in the wild... oh no how terrible
@toothpicdinosaur3777
5 жыл бұрын
I stopped using water conditioner 10 years ago. City tap where live does not have enough chlorine to harm fish. Maybe bacteria, but not fish. You can set water out over night.
@harikrishnankazhanikunnath2495
6 жыл бұрын
Can you suggest the best fishes for a 30 liter aquarium.
@miakoopmans1083
5 жыл бұрын
betta fish, small school of certain tetras
@abbyreid991
5 жыл бұрын
In my experience #2 is bull, I've done this repeatedly throughout my fish keeping years including my pond and the fish actually thrive in the newfound cleanliness. They've never gotten sick after this and the chemistry of the water corrects itself almost instantaneously without harm to plants or fish. Don't know if this works for anyone else but if it does lmk
@stellar3825
6 жыл бұрын
I’m too scared to go in my tank with my hand without waching them first so does that mean i’m a hero 😂
@BigAlsVOD
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, and not all heroes wear capes!
@aspider7240
5 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I watched this before getting my fish, it was super helpful!
@Jackariah-N.
5 жыл бұрын
I just baught a bala shark thinking its going to stay small but i did reseach and its going to get to 12" long
@lawshorizon
5 жыл бұрын
Just release it into the wild when it gets too big -- Ha! Ha!
@jamesjanecka5615
5 жыл бұрын
Quarantine all new fish!
@LouisButcher
6 жыл бұрын
I like algae.
@DergDoodles
6 жыл бұрын
Saaame, I've put tanks close to windows on purpose because the fish, snails and shrimp love snacking on it. Also it looks pretty on the back of the tank imo, dunno lmao. Plus it makes any live plants in your tank grow like crazy even if your setup is low tech which is nice. Gotta make sure the tank isn't getting too much or direct sunlight though and obviously that you have a heater and thermometer so you can make sure it's not getting enough sunlight to cause fluctuations in temperature. Thankfully was never an issue with my tanks since none of them were near a window that faced east or west.
@demonpride1975
6 жыл бұрын
@evan yes that's a good thing for snails plecos and other algae eaters. but you still need to give snails nutrients other then algae. not to mention the fluctuation in water temperature. most fresh water fish like around 72 - 78 degrees. having a spike in temp in your tank can stress the fish out, and even out right kill them from the shock. plus you have to have a fair amount of algae eaters to keep up with the amount of algae you will produce. the amount of filters you will be going through from waste. this shit is all inter connected.
@michaelshort2388
5 жыл бұрын
My Cory's love it. they eat it. lol
@jjsmama401
4 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful and I really appreciate your concern for the environment!
@davidg.3617
8 жыл бұрын
Can I put my aquarium next to a window if the window has blackout curtains and no one will ever open the window?
@aa-vs2qm
7 жыл бұрын
David Galindo yes
@seamacaw4444
6 жыл бұрын
David Galindo light=algae
@TheRealAfroRick
6 жыл бұрын
At that point it isn't really a window :D
@idiotwilson1474
6 жыл бұрын
My tank is near one with curtians. It's fine.
@woss2010
5 жыл бұрын
what about near window with air condition @@aa-vs2qm
@stargazeronesixseven
6 жыл бұрын
Thank You So Much Big Al for Life Saving Tips! You Are God of Flora & Fauna sent! God Blessed Big Al!
@xXdeathnoteX0x
6 жыл бұрын
6:53 full top 10 list.
@jayl5505
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@GlitzNGlitterCafe
6 жыл бұрын
Ok seriously why haven't I seen this guy before!!! Love his videos! 💜💜💜
@jayl5505
6 жыл бұрын
Check out all of his videos and give us a like :)
@dnj4385
7 жыл бұрын
Well my fish are dead I did three of these :/
@jasminflower3814
6 жыл бұрын
Did you try again using te rules?
@jimmccomas9406
5 жыл бұрын
How often should we change the water
@bufflcatgames2312
8 жыл бұрын
Always change 50% to 30% of the water every week it keeps your fish happy and less stressed
@naturalvivaria9663
8 жыл бұрын
+Bufflcatgames Tough to boil it down to "always this exact amount at this exact time" because every setup is different. Planted tanks for instance will absorb a lot of excess nutrients meaning less water changes will be required.
@Loafy23
8 жыл бұрын
+Thomas B While I agree with the statement about WC for the vast majority of keepers there are those tanks set up using different methodology that almost never require water changes, only water to top off the tank due to evaporation. Research the "Walstad" method for more information.
@Loafy23
8 жыл бұрын
Thomas B I understand and commend that. There are far too many shops in the hobby that're more concerned with profit over animal welfare. I was just trying to make conversation.
@Adorable_Phoebe
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making you’re video fun to watch! We had a great time learning!! Make more videos!!!
@mikeymouse1985
7 жыл бұрын
Wait I'm supposed to clean my filter
@showbizpizzafan66
6 жыл бұрын
Heck yea
@miakoopmans1083
5 жыл бұрын
yes you dumb fuck
@StealingSunsets
5 жыл бұрын
i mean ANY filter needs to be cleaned, especially and most obviously a fish filter. are you aware you should change your air conditioning filter as well? or your oil filter in your car?
@proudricefarmer4700
5 жыл бұрын
Smh
@RoGuExPaNcAkE
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve always used a bigger filters for tanks. If I have a 10gal 20gal filter. 55gal then 75-80gal filter. It’s never let me down. Also I will dump water from tank into the toilet.. not outside. And if I DO dump my water outside it’s only a cup or two into the old ladies flowers. Works like a charm.
@RileyWileyTomato
8 жыл бұрын
I rinse my my sponges in tap water but not my biological media I think bio media is meant for biological Filter and sponges are meant for trapping particles
@andrewcameron9834
8 жыл бұрын
sponges in my opinion hold a ton of beneficial bacteria, look at air driven sponge filters for example. many people add a sponge to the intake of canister filters as well. technically everything holds bacteria and thing like sponges with a high surface area can hold quite a bit! they just do 2 jobs for us :)
@RileyWileyTomato
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew cameron yes I know but it will slow the flow a lot
@briannaharter4411
8 жыл бұрын
why not use the water when you do a water change.you have to remove the water anyway and you can preserver the bacteria while also using less water.there really isn't a good reason to use tap water all it does is kill the bacteria and waste water.
@AG.Floats
6 жыл бұрын
A lot lives in the sponges too.
@Slash0mega
6 жыл бұрын
er.... no.... sponge filters kindof suck as a mechanical filter (trapping particles) but excel as a bio filter (eating ammonia) "bio media" works on the same principle as a sponge filter, lots of surface area that water can pass through for bacteria to live on. the more surface area, the more bacteria, the more eating of ammonia.
@SindyJ37
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips!!! My 6 yr old goldfish is 14 inches long now and growing and I want to keep him healthy and happy
@EverythingInBetweenTutorials
5 жыл бұрын
Why is caring for fish so insanely complicated? You buy a dog, take him for a walk, feed him, give him water. He's good! Fish? They're the upper class snobs of the animal society.
@suzanwiel549
5 жыл бұрын
Easy! It's because you take it out of its natural habitat. You need to keep a small ecosystem of fish, bacteria, and plants to compensate for this. I doubt keeping a dog in a small air enclosure under water will be any easier ; )
@daisysworld4950
5 жыл бұрын
i just like the way he explains things, not boring at all😝😂 thanks! so helpful
@reinhardtrippmacher8776
5 жыл бұрын
So basically i just did 9 out of 10 wrong! I didnt release the fish yet... 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️😂😂😂
@blacklantalive8250
5 жыл бұрын
Reinhard Trippmacher so when you didn’t wash your substrate how did you filter the water?
@apalala4166
5 жыл бұрын
Does it ever occur to you to do some research before buying living beings?
@RandyHenniger
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! 3 year fish daddy and I didn’t think about #2 filter change and water change on different days. Great tip!
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