I raised fish for decades and one thing will ALWAYS be true about the hobby: the FISH are the cheapest part!

@kyypris

4 жыл бұрын

i feel like thats true for almost any animal

@ijensnsan

3 жыл бұрын

And the best!

@tammywalters8245

3 жыл бұрын

depends on the fish but yes

@BenDover-nh8ze

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree. I got into fish keeping because petsmart had the dollar per gallon and I got all the equipment for a 55 gallon tank for 100 dollars. I got the food, chemicals, test kits, etc for 60 dollars. I have 200 dollars worth of South American cichlids and I still have room for more

@pattihills9567

3 жыл бұрын

I have two Danios, one has buried it self in the substraite, now lit has moved to another place l think she's giving birth. I don't know what or how they do any help please!

10 things about “ why a fish died. When it is your fault and when it wasn’t “.

@espeterson522

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Do this! I know it would help a lot of people to not get discouraged. Especially since the vast majority of new fish keepers start out with equipment, livestock, and information from a big box store. These places often have inexperienced and sales-driven employees, and their fish often don't get proper QT or care before coming home with a new hobbyist.

@KGTropicals

5 жыл бұрын

Love it! I added it to the list with your name on it!

@frostiefrost5534

3 жыл бұрын

I always beat myself up when I lose a fish :(

@palestar828

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea! My betta recently died this month and he was only a year old. I think it was my fault 😢 I tried to follow an internet guide on how to treat suspected fin rot with aquarium salt. Apparently, I did something wrong, because by the third day, he was literally gasping for air and I watched him take his very last breath and float to the bottom and die. Idk what I did wrong, but I did treat him in a two gallon tank, but the article basically said it was okay to do 🤷‍♀️ I'm scared to ever use aquarium salt ever again now!

@nissum5179

3 жыл бұрын

@@KGTropicals make it plz

Great video. Also, I suggest a video of “10 things to do to your aquarium before going on vacation.”

@midnull6009

2 жыл бұрын

For me personally. Depends on how long the vacation is. If I'm gone for a week or less, I have a full planted aquarium so my fish are always fine. They just eat the algea. But if it's for longer I have lil zip lock bags with a pre allocated amount of food w/instructions.

Top 10 illneses of fish and how to medicate them

@martinalara2747

4 жыл бұрын

And don't forget about corys, which everybody has but they're harder to medicate

@stefanritchie7667

3 жыл бұрын

Half the dose for corydoras and they will be fine in my experience

The API master test kit was one of the best things I've ever bought for my aquarium.. and fairly economical in the long run. I'm currently (fishless) cycling my 2nd tank & it always amazes me how clear the water looks when it's actually full of poison.

@WackadoodleMalarkey

5 жыл бұрын

A true microcosm 😸

I once accidentally lowered the water below my heater while it was plugged in. It melted through the suction cups, fell into the water and burst. My hand was in the tank (luckily, no fish were) and I got a shock from it (like licking a 9 volt battery).

@lisav6015

4 жыл бұрын

Yikes!!! 😧

@voidremoved

4 жыл бұрын

that happened to me once, but I heard it click on and unplugged it... since then I got a heater that claim it has safety features to shut off till it is reset

@kinglyzard

4 жыл бұрын

My problem is remembering to plug the damn thing back in!

@dawng299

3 жыл бұрын

🤭🤣🤣

@ihspstanktribe

3 жыл бұрын

@Anoushka Most kids have...

I am that exact beginner who likes things clean. I like to do things the right way. Only mistake I think I have made so far, is I vacuumed gravel too well on last cleaning and think I got rid of too much beneficial bacteria as my tank went backwards and caused a mini cycle all over again. Thanks for the tips.

@lisav6015

4 жыл бұрын

How did you know that you over cleaned it? I'm new to this too and I'm trying to learn as much as possible. How did you know it went backwards in the cycle process?

@pokepuller2373

Жыл бұрын

Let your substrate get really dirty for a few week. Just sweep over it with your gravel vac to take what's loose on top out. This will let the bacteria grow and multiply. After a couple weeks do a good gavel vac on one side of your take and then the other on the next water change then. Only do a deep gavel vac every 3 to 4 weeks. The rest of the time just clean up a bit.

@rOCKETmANbLASTOFF

Жыл бұрын

@@lisav6015 i would like to know too

@MisaMisaIsOnTop

Жыл бұрын

Hey can you tell us how you know you over cleaned it? It’d be really helpful Ty ❤

@kbalaz

Жыл бұрын

@@MisaMisaIsOnTop I was vacuuming the gravel every week, entire tank, right down to the glass.

Can you guys do a "10 things to do when moving with fish"

This is an older video, so while I can understand not getting a response, I wanted to say one thing. I love how you address the nitrogen cycle from the very beginning. I work in waste water treatment, and 90% of our job is just that, understanding the nitrogen cycle. The other 10% is phosphorus handling, heavy metals, and solids treatment...things we shouldn't have to deal with in aquariums. I gotta say, your videos and "Top X" videos have given me a lot of insight into not only how I handle my fish, but how I handle my water. Your videos acted as the link between waste water treatment and fishkeeping. One might even say that fish keeping is more about managing water quality. One might say we are all waste water treatment operators as well as fish keepers.

I suggest the Aquaclear brand for those looking to buy a HOB (hang-on-back) filter for their newly set up aquarium! Comes with 3 levels of media that you can also customize since it's just a basket. Mine ran for almost 20 years before it stopped working! I even keep a spare just in case I set up another tank or something breaks and I have spare parts. Don't forget to clean the impeller (motor) and intake/outake, that can get gunked up as well and cause your filter to run slower or even overwork and overheat. My suggestion for a future video: Top 10 Substrates for the Freshwater Aquarium. I find the choices and possible combinations out there are overwhelming, especially for those new to the hobby, or looking to get into live plants for the first time. Thanks!

Love watching your guys videos , the only channel i watch and trust when it comes to fish care and maintenance, just started 6 months ago in the hobby and the videos that u guys provide are so helpful!

10 things to know before buying an Axolotl

Hi @KGTropicals, I have a suggestion of 10 things about compatible fish tank mates for beginners.. Thank you and loved your videos very much!

I am in this hobby from last 14 years still found 1-2 new things...Nice to see things from you guys....Keep this up 👍

@michaelforbes5936

Жыл бұрын

Tkns for sharing

Another great Video, Lisa and John... I truly appreciate it, Very Professionally done.. I look forward to more in the Future.... Stay positive guys.. Take care !!! From { WVa}

I love the team effort with great advice, clean sound and great video.Please keep up the great work!

This is a great beginner video, wish I had this video years ago when I first started out with aquariums, would have saved tons of time!👍

This is super helpful! Thank you very much! I actually rescue reptiles and recently someone turned in an aquatic turtle and I have NO experience with aquariums apart from keeping fish as a kid (and my parents did the maintenance) so I'm in the process of setting up a few aquariums to accept more rescues of the aquatic nature and just want to know everything I can ahead of time so thank you for your videos. They are very thorough and informative and also not a total drag :)

I really love these guys they really have good answers to things i jus got a 75gal aqurium and live plants my fish love its a great hobby

melamine sponges are the absolute best for the easy removal of green spot algae on the inside glass. they work to clean anything off the glass , but green spot is a pain to remove and these things just wipe it off. they are marketed as [ magic eraser ] and are completely safe for your fish , but you can get them much cheaper on amazon just as melamine sponges.

That tank at 20 seconds is my dream shape and dimensions, wide and low, absolutely beautiful!

Watching this has made me feel so much better. I basically need to do less water changes, but otherwise I think I am on the right track! I was definitly worried. I am new to fish keeping and want to keep them happy and healthy! :)

I enjoy the format and the content. I’m happy to use your links in support of getting all this info. Just makes sense.

I can't thank you guys enough. Really appreciate all the great information.

Great job! Can't wait till next week. Idea: Temperature control your tank...heat and cool.

An idea for a great discussion: "Pros and Cons of gravel substrate versus a dirted tank"

Love that yall are doing videos again and together, have yall done one like 10 things to consider before you buy substrates.

Absolutely love all your videos!!! Learning lots as well as entertaining!

I am in this hobby from last 14 years still found 1-2 new things...Nice to see things from you guys....Keep this up

wonderfully produced video. keep up the great work!

Great 👍 10 things list. Presentation is so important not just the content. You guys rock both.

Informative as always. 10 things wooohooo!

I am such a big fan of this series!

You provide so much knowledge in all your videos. I moved up to a 55 gallon tank after your oticinclus video. They are my favorite fish. They share their tank with Cory's. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

You are amazing guys, this video is a super helpful, thank you from the deep of my heart

Finally I found a very well made video. which help me out. Thanks guys!

Love your 10 things series!!! You have rekindled my love for aquariums.. I was quite the keep fish keeper in my day and honestly videos and information like this, keep me brushed up on my skills for when I can get another one.. and I have something to reference to when people still ask me questions!! Love you guys and thanks for sharing your love... did I see y'all are located in Virginia? I'm in Portsmouth I'm just hoping you're not too far away from me.. would love to visit you guys one day!!!

Of all the Yutube presentation ,You are the most comprehensive and logical advise I ever watch. I had an aquarium store in Europe and later in California I now live in Ecuador and want to start over again. I am diabetic and this is the best stress release there is. I know I am going to have some challenges, the temperature here varied from 70 to 90 every day of the year and NO A/C. Tank's again

Another 10 video! . Tnks for your insights.

Great tips. On the FX outer sponge filters, I used to rinse them in a bucket of clean tank water but the water would turn black very quickly, so I just started rinsing them under running tap water and have had no issues. I believe that the bio media and substrate/decor has enough BB to support the tank. It made cleaning an FX much easier. Great series!

@sidioushatesyou5856

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Ochart cool story

@shannontaylor354

5 жыл бұрын

why dose my tank stink man

@jonathaniriqui

5 жыл бұрын

shannon taylor check the gravel doesn’t have rotting food

@jonathaniriqui

5 жыл бұрын

shannon taylor food usually goes inside the gravel not ontop

@midnull6009

2 жыл бұрын

I rinse them in buckets of water cuz I later add that water to my garden. My plants love it.

I had no idea I should be using a siphon but I knew I was struggling to keep my tank maintained! Off to the pet shop today haha. Thank you so much for the tips

Idea for a video: I haven’t really seen much on taking care of unsexed lake malowi juvenile cichlids. If you could do a video with tips and tricks explaining everything a beginner would need to know that would be awesome! Love your guys videos btw and you guys are the reason I’m into the hobbie and have continued to stay in it. Always watch your videos and appreciate you guys looking out for beginners! Keep it up John and Lisa!

Is that tank with the tree coming out of it ya'lls? That thing looks amazing. Thanks for all of the awesome advice over the years. Yours is one of the first You Tube channels I discovered and remains one of my favorites to this day. Keep up the great work, you guys are an asset to anyone that ventures into this hobby. : )~

@lisav6015

4 жыл бұрын

I never thought about how to spell "ya'lls" 🤣 I agree about the tank! I was thinking the same thing! I love that tree with the plants around it and with the sand.... VERY NICE!

Really appreciate all the great information.

You did a great job! Thanks for the info!

Another great video guys. My suggestion for a top 10 is asking your subs to send in their stories of the top aquarium mishaps. Then you could make a top 10 list. It would be interesting and stories shared...

@KGTropicals

5 жыл бұрын

I really like that idea! That's thinking outside the box, love it!

@guitardave3028

2 жыл бұрын

Think yer onto something bro....if enuff people are brave enuff to admot that we "all" make mistakes, especially in this hobby...would sure help all of us from beginner to pro...always something to learn...

Great video bud. Love the tank with tree and plants. It is beautiful!

Found your channel today and I'm glad I did. Subscribed too .Each video is informative and easily understood. Thanks.

I love your videos and y’all are the reason why my tank is thriving rn

Thank you both! Great Information as always ;)

Thank you so much..so helpful tips and ideas. 😁

Great Video Very Informative Thanks.

thank u for this video and i saw a few others ...they are really helpfull

thank you so very much for all your help

This series is awesome!

Some great tips on the importance of keeping a healthy tank..

Good tips thx 👍

Spot on about the test kit Absolutely mandatory.

Very helpful n detail n Thanks alot.

Your 10 things videos are great keep up good work and stay safe u2 and family

Thanks for the inspiration to make my own fishkeeping channel!

Keep them coming.

I made the mistake of leaving my heater on while doing a water change. I only realized the heater went out when my Gourami started acting weird and bumping the glass. He was literally telling me he was cold.

So every time you do a water change turn off heater and filter just want to make sure that’s correct.

@deenugent473

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I do that, plus I don't want to be electrocuted!

TOP TEN THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING NEW FISH (quarantine, source of the fish, compatibility, adult size, food requirements, etc.)

Top 10 best tank mates for bettas

loved the video. good for me being a beginner

Hi I just wanted to say I had a tank years ago and had to get rid of it because my partner then didn’t want it Partner gone Tank back aqua ar850 which I had before Anyway long story sorry I thought I would go and refresh my way to run a tank I have now joined you page and want to thank you Watch and set it all up And doing all that you and your lovely wife say to do not a race 1 week in and tank reads well and looking forward to adding my fav fish Testing and all good but another week is all good to me Love your work and content you and your wife have made it a easy thing to do and I just want to say thank you to both of you

Awesome thanks

Another great video

My fish..a carnival win by my son has been with us about 14 years. I think our goldfish has 9 lives, boo ya cats, it has come back from a few episodes of " weird behavior, lying on the bottom of the tank, and actually jumping out of tank and being found in the nick of time. I'm always learning better ways to care for my " Dr. Goldberg" and better ways to change water and provide the proper environment. Anyway..just found y'alls channel and will be following. 🐠

Awesome and very useful....thank you :-)

Choosing an aquarium and aquarium placement in your home

Another "10 things" hitting it out of the park! 💕👍

Good info

wow im here because i just got small aquarium because i really want to have at least small one and thanks for ur tips

I’m new to this hobby but I love it I think we should have both a small and large net large for when we buy quite a few fish and are putting them in the tank at once

Just subscribe and I like what I'm seeing keep up the good work guys

I cant stop watching your channel use guys are amazing. I recently got 4 beautiful black moor goldfish and there doing great could use do a care video on this fish please

I want to get into the hobby. All of the maintenance seems a bit rough for a new guy like me. Thanks for this video, honestly I am still shying away. I don't want to buy and kill a bunch of fish.

Good to know

Great video !!! I sent it in to my beginner fish friend!!!@

Hey there! Housekeeper here. I've totally run threw a house with an aquarium and cleaned the outside with windex. 😯 I was super mindful when I did it, but others may not be.

Best thing about these KG videos?.....Lovely Lisa....♥️.....

Cool vids love them

Question: I purchased a garden tank - 3 gallon. Ideally, the plants grown on top of the tank allows the water flow to exchange nutrients from plants to water to plants Thus, no filter is required (as advertised). I add water softener and antibacterial products according to directions. I change the water as suggested 4-6 weeks- unless needed sooner. I love your info videos and how much you care. I have not seen a plant topped tank explained. Thanks

Maybe a how to on raising different fry when it happens? Love you guys! CU

I’d love to see a video on African Clawed frogs, I see so many about the dwarfs, but never the larger ones...

10 Tips on using a gravel vac/siphon. I have such a hard time cleaning the aquarium without taking out lots of water.

@lynnbonica4342

4 жыл бұрын

Amanda..i think that would be a great topic on syphons. My biggest problem is getting it started, then the amount of water. Every vid tells it different. Good luck on your water issue!

👍New subscriber here and have been keeping fish for the last 5 years and didn't even realize about turning off the heater when cleaning the tank. I would just take it out but put it back in when I was finished. Didn't think about turning it off so it doesn't go back in hot. You asked for an idea for a top 10 category? How about the best water siphons? I say this as I knew about 4 years ago I saw a hand held battery operated siphon where it would siphon without having to pump it and prime it like regular siphons. Now it was hand held so I was wondering how much water could it remove? But thought the ease of it was intriguing. Saw it ar that Petland store chain on the East Coast that's now out of business. Also another idea for a top 10 is what are the best foods for certain fish? I say this as when I first got a tank and did a fishless cycle and brought the water to petco after a month to test the water parameters, the guy told me its the water is not cycled unless I use fish. So I bought the feeder fish and just ended up keeping them, but I used the fish food that came with the Aqueon aquarium tank kit. The Goldfish were not very colorfull, some were silver, etc. But when I switched to a different food brand, the Omega One, their colors changed and were all vibrant orange. A total transformation after a couple of weeks of a new food. Just a thought.👍

I wish I had seen these types of videos before starting in the hobby. It would have made things much easier.

Nice video

I like watching your videos.

10 things to know about gouramis. We have dwarf gouramis and love them but would love to see more about them

Hiii... i am big fan of your videos ....Do we have a video on water quality cheking and parameter maintenance.

I've neeeeeveeerr forgotten to unplug the heater or make sure it's fully submerged and later smelled a plastic plant burning....😅 Honestly, this is the first time in all my years of keeping fish that I've actually done water tests... Mostly I haven't needed it but looking back, there's many times when they would've come in handy...mostly, you know, trying to keep a fish alive in a 1 gallon tank from Walmart as an 11 year old and such.

Top 10 Must have tools for your aquarium. This is very important.

I begin my morning with a fish head count. After I turn on the aquarium light, I locate all the occupants of the tank and quickly look them over to see that they look normal and are behaving normally. That way I know if any fish are sick and need isolation and treatment, or sadly have died during the night and need to be removed to avoid tank pollution.

I wasn't sure what video to comment on and not sure if you're up for it.. I've seen alot of your videos and will keep looking but have you thought of doing a video of different ways to fill your filter with different types of media? Like which setup works best,if you should just use the pre-made filters for certain filters or if there is a special way to layer media in a HOB filter for maximum effectiveness/efficiency? I've seen your video on putting sponges in a filter to boost it.. any more content like that would be very much appreciated!

I have a 75 gallon with 5 full grown silver dollars and 5 baby tiger loaches, 1- 6" bala shark , I run 2 hob filters and 1 powerhead and 1 powerful round air stone and I'm wondering if it's too much oxygen ? Thanks and great channel !!!