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@daraquinn4688

2 жыл бұрын

please reply to mine pretty please

@MrsBJPalmer

2 жыл бұрын

Lisa, you and John did a fantastic job on this video!! I can't wait to see the rest of the series!! My sweet JJ, Jaws Junior, passed the other day. Before I buy another Betta (Bay-tuh, yeah- I know), I want to tear down the entire tank, remove the Ludwigia shrub growing up the blinds and across the counter, and start over! Once I'm settled, I'll be picking out one of your boys! Thanks and Best fishes to you and John!

@sandraragole2679

2 жыл бұрын

Every day I do 1 hr maintenance. 5&10 gal. Girl with 1 BETTA in each tank. 🆘 Sos.. why slime 🤔😭 11/2021. At seven 0 yrs old my 🐟🐠 bring Joy.

@sandraragole2679

2 жыл бұрын

Plus I ⌚ ALOT of ur videos.🌬️💕🐟🐠 Northern California., Redding

@sandraragole2679

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrsBJPalmer 🌬️💕🤪. Hopefully ur good. My two male Betta's 🐟 Freedom and 🐠 Precious sending 🌬️💕

Wish there had been guides like this when I Started back in the mid 70's, then again there wasn't even Internet back then. LOL. Great for entertainment value for us oldies. Keep up the great work guys.

@MerkDolf

2 жыл бұрын

I vaguely remember Fritz had little pamphlets in the pet store, and yes several hours at the public library, even checked-out a few books about Aquariums.

@marypaigeflynn4512

2 жыл бұрын

Yes🙌

@jeffalbillar7625

2 жыл бұрын

@@MerkDolf I used to have Dr. Axelrod's mini atlas of aquarium fishes. I loved it.

@madridismo77

2 жыл бұрын

I started in 2003 as a 10 year old and still made the mistakes all the way through 2012. Lol

@mashrurmustavymustavy8371

2 жыл бұрын

Colin, man You're a legend! 50 years in the hobby, hats off sir 💚🌿

OMG! That red,white,blue Beta between the topics is absolutely stunning and I want him now!!!!💜💜💜

...oh, about my post a few seconds ago. Lisa, you are awesome and have helped me so much with your videos during the past couple of years (John, you're not so bad yourself). I am 75 years old and first got into the hobby at age 9 for just about three years. I picked it up again about three years ago and have been rocking it ever since. The changes in filtration make things so much easier and much more fun. Thank you for what you guys do. I look to you for new information every time i go online.

Had my first aquarium nightmare last night. All of the sudden my tank was filled with fish and they were all nippers! This hobby is taking over my life! 🤣

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

😬

The dummies guide is a great idea. Will help loads of new fish keepers and the hobby in general and it is easy to follow and understand. I leave cloudy water take its coarse but do regular water tests to monitor

I got left with taking care of my oldest daughter's betta and your videos have been a life saver. Very informative and entertaining as well😆😆. I like how simple you keep it and the humor just makes it great. I recommend anyone getting into aquariums to watch your videos.

I love these guides so much😂 You guys are so great to have on a play while I do tank maintenance at home. They help me to stay away from being lazy even if my day has not been a great one😁👍 Thank you both for all of your work!

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we can keep you entertained during water changes 🙂

@daraquinn4688

2 жыл бұрын

@@rootsnwhiskers8351 you guys are nice great job doing lots of work you do not have to keep it up if u dont want to u deserve a rest!

On the topic of lighting, you can have the light on for 12 hours a day, for example, if you divide the photo periods with a dark spell of 2 to 4 hours half way through the day. This allows the plants to go into a brief rest and the water to build up co2.

@LeonDeVoseII

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... Maybe I should set my lights to 8-hours rather than 12.

Keep up the dummies guide it’s so good can’t wait for next weekend!

I was so glad I had researched this when I set up my first 5 gallon tank. It was also my first ever planted tank. I just kept telling myself this is a good bacteria the cloudy water will go away. I cycled my tank before I added my betta. He has been doing swimmingly since, I've had him. 15 months now. Monet is a happy bachelor.

@Rebel1280

Жыл бұрын

Most bachelors are happy LOL

Can I sway from the topic of this dummy guide and say, the betta that separates the segments is absolutely stunning! I hope that's yours, not stock footage, and you kept him, cause WOW!

When I started keeping fish we used spun glass or angel hair floss for the filter. I was so happy when polyester fiber fill came out. No more picking glass fibers out of my fingers! Things are better today.

You all are 1 of 3 reasons(Bob is #2🤫😜) why I made it as long as I have in this fish keeping kinda life! The ways you both explain things keeps things so simple and easy to retain! I wish I had used more patience years ago when I first started my first tank. I used so many unnecessary chemicals when it was going through its first of many other nitrogen cycles. Maybe you all can do a video on the do's and don'ts when cleaning a planted aquarium for some of the newbies ? I know how, but maybe there's some who don't? Thanks again you two!! 🥰

Wooooow I am impressed no Karen’s talking about Lisa’s wardrobe!!! Awesome job Lisa !!!

I want to say thank you for your channel and all of the raw, real information you give! I've had a tank of platys for years, once the last passed I still had an aquarium with a pleco and anubias plant. After several months I started a new tank with 2 baby Oscars and a young severum. I have a quarantine tank with a new blue acara I just got as well getting ready for the big tank. I've learned a lot of great tips and information from your channel, making me feel confident in my fishkeeping and decisions. Thank you!!

This is an AWESOME video! Especially the very beginning where Lisa says to wait on the cloudiness of a new (er) tank and see if the bacterial bloom settles. These videos are so helpful.

@carolinehansen7714

2 жыл бұрын

My tank has been cycling for one week and the bacteria bloomed all over the wood pieces. I am struggling to be patient with it because my instincts want me to go in and brush it all away.

I would suggest that those wanting to set up a larger tank go for a marine ready tank. You place a sump tank down below the tank and tank water overflows back into the sump and it gets pumped back up to the tank. This setup skims the water surface keeping it oxygenated. The real beauty of the set up is you can place one or more filter socks down in the sump. You can get them in common sizes of 50 to 300 microns. The 200 micron socks will even filter algae out of the water leaving it crystal clear. As far as filtration goes shoot for three to four times the tank volume in flow per hour.

Lol, dude I'm acing these tutorials. I've been in the hobby for 5 months and I'm happy to get some positive confirmation i have learned from my mistakes. Meaning I just get to put a ✔ on things I'm doing right. Thank you kgt

You two are great and so real! Thanks for the suggestions!

This was great!! You two make it entertaining and teachable. I love it.

An acquaintance of mine said it best. If you want a tank with no water changes, then get a reptile!

@DeminicusSCA

2 жыл бұрын

we change water becase of poop, reptile poop is nasty! there is just no getting away from the do do

@Tsmitsss

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeminicusSCA for smaller reptiles a bioactive terrarium will make poop scooping way less regular

@anastasioschristoforatos474

5 ай бұрын

I actually don’t do water changes. Plants. Magical cleaners.

@bretthines6893

5 ай бұрын

I use an under gravel filter only and Never have to change the water. Stays crystal clear. Live plants are the key

@yossarian00

2 ай бұрын

​@@bretthines6893Exactly! Plants are essential for nitrate build up and I can't get my head around why someone would go into all the trouble of fishkeeping only to never read into plants

I appreciate your well-made videos that are FILLED with such USEFUL info, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Great channel guys 👍... I have been fish 🐠 keeping for 7 years now and am still learning new stuff all the time.. Thank you.. Respect from the UK 🇬🇧

Thanks for the great information i started my first aquarium a couple months ago and have been watching your videos since day one of the aquarium you've been a great help and im looking forward to all the amazing content in the future

How’d I ever miss this one? Shared with my kids for fish keeping and life. Loved it.

A little quick fix when you have a lot of really small particles floating around is to use Acurel-F. It makes the particles stick together so your filter can catch them. It will make your water cloudy for about an hour or two then it becomes crystal clear. This is only a temp fix and something I only do occasionally. When I do it, its usually a sign that I need to clean/replace my polishing pad. In other words, the pad is clogged and can't get the super small particles, but when Acurel-F makes them clump together the pad can grab them.

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tip 🙂

@jeffalbillar7625

2 жыл бұрын

I remember something like that in the 90s.

@LeonDeVoseII

2 жыл бұрын

After doing everything I was supposed to do, I recently got a cloudy tank. I am sure I overdid something. At any rate, I was going to get a bunch of stuff I THOUGHT would help. My local independent reunited me with the Acurel F, something I had not used in more than 20 years. EXCELLENT!

@benthescientist

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I highly recommend

You guys are fantastic. Watched y'all when I started my nano 5 gallon, and then when I moved up to my 10 gallon. Now me and my dad are planning a larger community tank for his house next year. I'm trying to convince him to get a 40 gallon breeder, haha!

Loved the skit😂 facts done care about your feelings ❤🙌

Lisa you look FABULOUS!!! Love the fun music too. Thank you both again for all of the great content.

Love the humor and content.

The perfect video for me 😂👍😁 Your house sounds a lot like my house I just have a Calvin instead of a John 😂😂 You did a great job on this video explaining all the causes of cloudy water!! This is one that I will share and help others to help them with their fish keeping!!! It helps me a lot too 😁👍 Thank you for sharing your expertise!! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful weekend! 👍🌿🐟🌿💚

Love the dummies guides. They are full of helpful information. Thank you!

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynne 🙂

Thank you both. Really enjoy your videos and you are both a class act!

I'm a brand new fish keeper. This video has been very helpful. I have struggled with a cloudy tank. Thank you!

When I first got my tank, I had major issues with ammonia and the KH,GH & PH. The two best things I did was added crushed coral (AKA Aragonite) and I bought a UV Filter. Within a few days, the ammonia was down to zero and the other parameters came into line. My water has been crystal clear since. When it starts to look a little foggy, I plug the UV Filter back in and by the next day, crystal clear again!!

@LeonDeVoseII

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will start with the Aragonite. I am not comfortable with my numbers of late. I may then pick up a UV filter. They are significantly less expensive than they once were.

This is a great series ! The “layman’s language,” well chosen analogies, and new animations are excellent. Thanks, Jim

Excellent info and very entertaining with the lazy guy !! You and John get five stars !! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great video. I have never had a cloudy tank. But I do whatever I need to to keep my fish safe n healthy.

Loving these series!!💙

Gotta love Lisa

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

❤

You have to enjoy the hobby, in my opinion. I still love it after 20 years. 💜 Another great informative video btw.

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂

Awesome video, thanks guys!

The best thing about having a pet is not just having them. It's the attention, affection and the work you put in to care for them.... that's the whole point.

I love! The new interior!♥️

I love your videos!! Always informative and creative. The lazy guy skit was hilarious 😂😄

What a great presentation thanks!!

This video was both super informative and fun to watch , great job , I think I’ll subscribe!

Very helpful guide..Thanks for the video.

Excellent info 😊 thanks

Back to the basics 🤣 Gotta put in the work

Great guides by the way. Excellent advice for beginners and those who have been successful fish keepers, but who may just think, oh, I didn’t know that, or more likely, I forgot about that.

these guides are great

Lisa is so pretty and great at explaining. Thanks

Great video Lisa. Looking forward to the next segment. 😀

Lisa, thanks for simplifying this easy task! You really put lazy John in his place, lol.

🔥I follow every idea or tip y'all gave and I have a beautiful aquarium. Thank you so much 🔥

Thanks!

Yes to everything shared; great advice! I do like though adding Seachem Pristine between feedings (I do not feed daily) no more than adding Pristine 1x weekly. My tanks are established and always crystal clear. However after adding Pristine it glistens like diamonds. I also believe, from experience, Pristine helps get rid of plant/fish waste if there's any lying around. Not a substitute for regular water changes/maintenance though!

Just a great informative video. Thank you so much. 😊

This was a very well put together video guys. Great Job 👏🏼. I need to get that blue filter material and polyfil stuff

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

I've been watch yall for going on six months. Yall have REALLY helped me out alot with setting up my 26 gallon. In this vid though I'm getting some Fred Durst vibes 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Way back 50 years ago, I remember spun fiberglass as a filter medium. My friends and I chipped in and bought a diatom filter. If anyone's tanks got really cloudy, run the diatom for half an hour to an hour, and the water would be crystal clear. It was rumored that it could even pull ick out of the water.

Great advice. I have a 5 gal. tank and have been fighting the cloud. My tank is new only a month old. Thank you very much.

The first aquarium I ever set up was after doing some work for the guy who owned a local aquarium shop, nothing huge and fancy but well kept and cared for. Good selection of both fresh and saltwater plus a cool McCaw Parrot he had as a store mascot of sorts. He helped me out to understand a lot before diving in luckily.

You guys are Awesome! Keep it up. I really enjoy the content.

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike 🙂

I taught my mom how to do it when she drops off my laundry each week. Thanks for the great idea.

THX LIZA......YOU R THE BEST.... ALSO MAKE A VIDEO ON GOLDFISH CARE

Loved the guest appearance from Fred Durst 😂

Fantastic video! Clear, concise, informative, and I can see the passion you guys have. Especially like the part about being lazy. You get out what you put into it like anything else in life.

Absolutely love the back-and-forth banter , With john at around 15 min mark , Looks like your customer was a liberal LOL

John is a lucky man....just saying. Good information. Thanks

THX FOR YOUR VIDEO. OUT OF DESESPATION. I FILTER THE WATER THROUGH MY T SHIRT.... AND... IT HELP A LOT. MIAMI FL.

Lol, having "a john" in the house. I know what you mean. Definitely had an algae bloom before. Wish i had seen this before that day. Thanks Lisa

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Didi 🙂

I love this 😁 you guys are awesome 👏👏👏

Thanks Watching you from Australia 🇦🇺

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the tips

I don't have a tank, But i love fish and love the info videos they are so funny Keep up the good work!

Great video

Love this! Aguariums, like all pets and living things we own, have to be responsibly cared for. As you just pointed out with truth and humor, don't get any living thing ( dog, cat, fish, bird, plant), ANY living thing and bring it home, and not expect to care for it. Please do some research, ask questions of people with experience, and there's a great thing called U tube where lots of experienced people are ready and willing to give you information about caring for whatever living thing you bring home. Find out the care involved before you buy something. Thank you KG Tropicals again for Truth and humor.

She’s gorgeous and smart ❤🎉

awesome video always watching your videos learned a lot from your videos thank you and your wife .JD

You guys crack me up, and Lisa you're adorable.

Good to see Lisa more of the stuff talking. Lol good job

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you J Delgado 🙂

"Facts don't care about your feelings," God I love you! I hit that subscription button so fast. 🤣 (I know you are taken but love that attitude)

Great video Jon and Lisa good information 👍

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you AQuarium TV 🙂

Loved the skit do more please so funny

What a wonderful video I really love your content 😍

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

fishiemon Thanks for watching 🙂

Great video! In all the years I've had fish, I've never had cloudy water. Algae and the white algae bloom on new driftwood...yeah. Guess I lucked out on that.. 😃🍄✌

Floaters helped me in my mini pond

Thank you for sharing, now to get my hubby to listen, lol

🔥 I love you guys content 🔥

I’m really loving these videos Great Job 😁👍🏻

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda 🙂

@waitandsee55

2 жыл бұрын

@@rootsnwhiskers8351 😍

@drshrutikakankariya1017

2 жыл бұрын

@@rootsnwhiskers8351 do corydoras need substrate to survive ?

I was waiting for John to do a walk through eating Cheetos and dropping crumbs, lol! 😂

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

If I could've only got that on video lol its not like it hasn't happened before 😂

@finnwiggles28

2 жыл бұрын

omg, missed opportunity!!! LOL!

great video, you just earned my subscription

Good story, keep it up!

Thank you for the uploads you have inspired me to start my own KZread channel 🙏🏽 I now have 25 Red Cherry Shrimp and a few are pregnant 🤩✨

Nice job.....

Great video 👍🤙

@rootsnwhiskers8351

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicholas 🙂

Wow your cute.. I'm listening to everything you say but a quick glance at you will help me along too. Thanks gorgeous..