G'day viewers! Here are some videos sharing my fish, aquariums and a DIY project or three. Hopefully we can all learn something and have a laugh along the way.
Great video. I used to beeed these years ago. Now I have 4 large ones and can’t seem to get any to pair up. Any suggestions??
@Gilsfishroom13 сағат бұрын
Do you know if you have males and females? Only thing I could suggest is put them in their own tank with plenty of room and spawning rocks and see what happens.
@shaungrubb659812 сағат бұрын
@@Gilsfishroom I sent you a msg on Facebook. Cheers.
@BadlydrawnBen22 сағат бұрын
Can't believe the algorithm hasn't shown me this channel yet , you just got a new sub 👍
@Gilsfishroom13 сағат бұрын
Thanks, know we know that the algorithm may not be perfect, but it got there in the end. I hope you like the videos mate.
@BadlydrawnBen12 сағат бұрын
@@Gilsfishroom big fan so far 👍👍
@Baffi_Күн бұрын
There’s been several examples of breeders who use bags of montmorillonite clay published in Amazonas magazine before Novak ever published his book. And static substrate beds have been used in ponds for centuries. Novak didn’t technically invent anything. He just pointed out that anoxic bacteria require iron, and started calling static substrate beds a fancy sciencey sounding name like an infomercial salesman
@Gilsfishroom13 сағат бұрын
He never claimed that he invented anything, and mentions that koi keepers have been usuing clay baskets for a long time.
@FNDwheelsКүн бұрын
What a fantastic idea!! I am definitely going to pull out some old heater suction cups for zucchini and cucumber from now on! Thanks heaps mate! Another example of Aussie ingenuity at its best! 🇦🇺
@GilsfishroomКүн бұрын
Thanks mate. For my smaller tanks I went to the op shop and scored a bunch of cutlery forks for 10c each. Bent the end of the handles over so they hang on the edge of the tank.
@erick6102Күн бұрын
That looks darker than 30 in the video. I recommend a Hanna nitrate test kit. Very accurate and easier to tell in between the color ranges.
@GilsfishroomКүн бұрын
The video didn't really show the true colour unfortunately, it was definitely under 40ppm. I would love a Hanna reader, but it is a little on the expensive side for me.
@erick6102Күн бұрын
@@Gilsfishroom fair enough, the in person view is always going to be more accurate. are you using the API test kit? another great option is the LaMotte test kit. It’s about 80 bucks online. Also lab worthy / professional grade that I’ve used before. I got the test kit cause Novak was belittling me when I wasn’t getting the results HE wanted with my baskets. Said I needed a lab grade test kit. Funny he’s not mentioning that you. I did an 11 month experiment with the Novak kitty litter baskets. I measured no increase in my weekly nitrate accumulation. I used the exact same fluorite you did and the natural kitty litter (back when it was still available). I even measured the amount of food I was feeding each week to document and show I was not increasing or decreasing the amount of nitrogen in to the system. Glad you had more luck than me. All the other aquarists I worked with and talked to didn’t have measurable denitrification either. Glad it worked for you. 👍
@Aquafinity3 күн бұрын
What a STUNNING tank! Reminds me a lot of an aquascape I saw in a Japanese fish store. Great use of hardscape and the school of ember tetras is brilliant. 👏
@GilsfishroomКүн бұрын
Thanks mate, although it's not quite up to the level of the Japanese pros. 😁
@HumberKoi9 күн бұрын
Subbed from jeff
@Gilsfishroom5 күн бұрын
G'day. Jeff is a great guy.
@gbeeshrimp9 күн бұрын
Lovely
@Gilsfishroom5 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. 😀
@VolcanixAquatix9 күн бұрын
So cute 😍
@Gilsfishroom5 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, they are. 😀
@aquaticfanaticsuk9 күн бұрын
stunners!
@Gilsfishroom5 күн бұрын
Thanks Keith.
@ramilreyes691911 күн бұрын
What size is your return pump 3/4?
@Gilsfishroom11 күн бұрын
They are both inch mate.
@sweetkoiyo11 күн бұрын
Those are so cool!!!
@Gilsfishroom11 күн бұрын
They sure are!
@badmotherhumper12 күн бұрын
Top marks
@PureAndShrimple12 күн бұрын
Wow, crazy! I bought some today to try. Those shrimp are stunning!
@Gilsfishroom11 күн бұрын
Thanks Marie, I'm sure your shrimp will love it.
@Baby_anj3wl14 күн бұрын
I wish I could set up a system like this haha
@Gilsfishroom14 күн бұрын
Mate, if I can, anyone can!
@dixsigns171718 күн бұрын
And thank you so very much for the names of the plants!🤗
@Gilsfishroom17 күн бұрын
No problem. I find it frustrating when watching a video wondering which plant is which.
@dixsigns171718 күн бұрын
OMGoodness what an artist you are!
@Gilsfishroom17 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, although I think 'artist' maybe going a bit far... 😁
@user-xh3tw4dc4q21 күн бұрын
السلام عليكم فيديو ممتاز يستحق المتابعة والتشجيع شكرا على المشاركة نتمنى لك التوفيق والنجاح الدائم يارب العالمين يدوم التواصل لايك للفيديو لدعمك ❤❤❤❤❤❤مشاهدة كاملة للفيديو
@Gilsfishroom19 күн бұрын
Thank you very much my friend.
@JimCummingCichlids24 күн бұрын
Normal behavior. They truly are a peaceful cichlid. I'm sure your post is a "tongue-in-cheek" thing. Just a humorous overstating.😆
@Gilsfishroom22 күн бұрын
Yeah, that video was just a bit of fun mate. Not everyone got the joke.
@dixsigns171725 күн бұрын
New sub, so beautiful this tank!🥰🤗
@Gilsfishroom25 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@jjer-cu4mn26 күн бұрын
I have a cross between koi and black and white is that rare?
@Gilsfishroom25 күн бұрын
Not really mate, being the same species the different colours can interbreed.
@stubbsaquatics608027 күн бұрын
Nice. Sorry I don't get your short notifications
@Gilsfishroom25 күн бұрын
No worries, I don't really do many shorts.
@stubbsaquatics608027 күн бұрын
Love em
@Zezhuanth_Irthos29 күн бұрын
That part where you scratched your booty had me 😂😂😂 I love how free you are, you got another subscriber you're awesome sir.
@Gilsfishroom28 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, it is nice when viewers have a sense of humour!
@Zezhuanth_Irthos28 күн бұрын
@@Gilsfishroom You're welcome and also you're also really talented. You do a beautiful job 😁
@mackytvymca1401Ай бұрын
Beautiful view great video my friend 👍 thanks for sharing. 👍💯💖💖💖🇵🇭
@Gilsfishroom28 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@NewAquariumHobbyАй бұрын
Why u used 2 glass after 1st partition where u place sponge
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
It separates the sponge chamber and keeps detritus out of the rest of the sump when cleaning the sponges.
@NewAquariumHobbyАй бұрын
Sir why used two glass in every partition to add water from top side if I use one glass then water can also move to next part. I mean 1st glass has 2 inch gap from bottom and 2nd down 2 inch from top then water can go zig zag plz tell me reason to use 2 glass before every partition. Very beautiful cichlid
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Watch this. It shows why there a 2 pieces of glass after the sponges. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioR4uJawYrDFqrw.html
@NewAquariumHobbyАй бұрын
@@Gilsfishroom thanks 😊 I watch this video my all doubts are clear
@rochelle6006Ай бұрын
This is bloody awsome, absolutely love it 👌🏾👌🏾 Great job ❤ The red against green back drop magnifeeeek
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks. Those Ember tetras really shine under a full spectrum light.
@rochelle6006Ай бұрын
This is bloody awsome, absolutely love it 👌🏾👌🏾 Great job ❤
@rochelle6006Ай бұрын
Hehehe love the commentations gil , the gland to gland tango 😂😂 Great video love it !!
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks mate. Just trying to not get myself cancelled.
@rochelle6006Ай бұрын
@@Gilsfishroom hahah I recon you could be close if they have no sense of humour
@rochelle6006Ай бұрын
Well it’s been a while but had to duck in and check some of your recent videos. Great video and as they say the proof is in the pudding 👊🏽 Great results Gil and great video updates.
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks Rochelle. Haven't seen an update on your bog filter for a while.
@noisyaquaticsАй бұрын
Awesome video mate!! I’m doing the same exact thing right now! Super pumped
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks mate. Good luck with your build!
@noisyaquaticsАй бұрын
@@Gilsfishroom I appreciate you man!!
@ILoveChanelLynnАй бұрын
Thank you so much for your video. You helped me understand anout how this system works. I received a sump system for my huge tank and wasn't sure how it all worked.
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks mate. I also made a video showing how I did the plumbing and made everything silent. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iY2Ex89_gbe_k7Q.html
@brianholzwart800Ай бұрын
Awesome tank! What light are you using?
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks mate. It is a Chihiros wrgb slim running on 70%.
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
For 6 hrs a day.
@brianholzwart800Ай бұрын
Would you recommend that light for a 36-gallon bowfront? Do you have that on all the tanks?
@brianholzwart800Ай бұрын
Any reason you didn't go with the pro. I've had a shop guy tell me the slim would not be powerful enough
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
@@brianholzwart800 The slim was half the price.
@xaronzero2946Ай бұрын
so how come theres no braces on this tank? is that safe?
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
There are braces, they are made of glass which makes them hard to see in the video.
@marcelofernandez5380Ай бұрын
A few will be blue, a few cebras, and the rest like his mother
@MikeSmith-ub5xyАй бұрын
just found your channel, very interesting Gil ... I also have some Geo's ... mine are Topajos & Altifrons Thanks so much for sharing & cheers from Toronto Canada !
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks Mike. Part one of this series shows all of my Geos.
@dn7096_Ай бұрын
Fantastic video
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Thanks mate.
@danielbungeneers9078Ай бұрын
A very nice combination. Has become a total package. What type of wood did you use for the tree imitation?
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
Eucalyptus. Has been dead for several years.
@NoctuaStrigiformes2 ай бұрын
INSTANT like, love and subscribe. Thank you!
@GilsfishroomАй бұрын
I'm glad you liked it mate. 😀
@ejbrinegar2 ай бұрын
Dear Gil: This is an excellent production. For years, I have dreamed of having an aquarium, with a lush carpet, such as you have achieved, with Monte Carlo (Micranthemum tweediei). Thank you, for sharing details, of the dry-start method. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
Thanks E.J, I have since performed a dry start on another aquascape with more success.
@ejbrinegarАй бұрын
Oh, good! I hope to see video, of that project, soon.
@AhJemwangame2 ай бұрын
I was skeptical but i built a bcb basket for my 55 gallon back in august 2023 and i never had to change my water. I do have to top it every couple of days with a quart of water. If anyone is thinking of trying the bcb baskets or bags. Just do it. It makes life easier and you spend more time enjoying your fish instead of just doing water changes.
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself mate. 👍
@johnnydubbsaquascaping2 ай бұрын
Awesome mate, looks amazing :)
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot mate.
@HouseofScapes2 ай бұрын
Nice one mate
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. 😀
@michaelfutch56342 ай бұрын
He’s a cutie
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
He sure is mate. 😊
@theredkrawler2 ай бұрын
Just set the camera up on a tripod and let it roll for 16 hours. I'd watch it.
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. If you ever find yourself down this way, you'll have to stop by for a look.
@aison2 ай бұрын
Now that it's available in 4K, how can I not sub? ;)
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
You are spot on there mate.
@tabarakaquatics80672 ай бұрын
Gil👍🏽 you really showed off with this gorgeous planted tank, and as per usual you have inspired me. Good show bruh good show 💯
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Great video. I used to beeed these years ago. Now I have 4 large ones and can’t seem to get any to pair up. Any suggestions??
Do you know if you have males and females? Only thing I could suggest is put them in their own tank with plenty of room and spawning rocks and see what happens.
@@Gilsfishroom I sent you a msg on Facebook. Cheers.
Can't believe the algorithm hasn't shown me this channel yet , you just got a new sub 👍
Thanks, know we know that the algorithm may not be perfect, but it got there in the end. I hope you like the videos mate.
@@Gilsfishroom big fan so far 👍👍
There’s been several examples of breeders who use bags of montmorillonite clay published in Amazonas magazine before Novak ever published his book. And static substrate beds have been used in ponds for centuries. Novak didn’t technically invent anything. He just pointed out that anoxic bacteria require iron, and started calling static substrate beds a fancy sciencey sounding name like an infomercial salesman
He never claimed that he invented anything, and mentions that koi keepers have been usuing clay baskets for a long time.
What a fantastic idea!! I am definitely going to pull out some old heater suction cups for zucchini and cucumber from now on! Thanks heaps mate! Another example of Aussie ingenuity at its best! 🇦🇺
Thanks mate. For my smaller tanks I went to the op shop and scored a bunch of cutlery forks for 10c each. Bent the end of the handles over so they hang on the edge of the tank.
That looks darker than 30 in the video. I recommend a Hanna nitrate test kit. Very accurate and easier to tell in between the color ranges.
The video didn't really show the true colour unfortunately, it was definitely under 40ppm. I would love a Hanna reader, but it is a little on the expensive side for me.
@@Gilsfishroom fair enough, the in person view is always going to be more accurate. are you using the API test kit? another great option is the LaMotte test kit. It’s about 80 bucks online. Also lab worthy / professional grade that I’ve used before. I got the test kit cause Novak was belittling me when I wasn’t getting the results HE wanted with my baskets. Said I needed a lab grade test kit. Funny he’s not mentioning that you. I did an 11 month experiment with the Novak kitty litter baskets. I measured no increase in my weekly nitrate accumulation. I used the exact same fluorite you did and the natural kitty litter (back when it was still available). I even measured the amount of food I was feeding each week to document and show I was not increasing or decreasing the amount of nitrogen in to the system. Glad you had more luck than me. All the other aquarists I worked with and talked to didn’t have measurable denitrification either. Glad it worked for you. 👍
What a STUNNING tank! Reminds me a lot of an aquascape I saw in a Japanese fish store. Great use of hardscape and the school of ember tetras is brilliant. 👏
Thanks mate, although it's not quite up to the level of the Japanese pros. 😁
Subbed from jeff
G'day. Jeff is a great guy.
Lovely
Thanks mate. 😀
So cute 😍
Thanks mate, they are. 😀
stunners!
Thanks Keith.
What size is your return pump 3/4?
They are both inch mate.
Those are so cool!!!
They sure are!
Top marks
Wow, crazy! I bought some today to try. Those shrimp are stunning!
Thanks Marie, I'm sure your shrimp will love it.
I wish I could set up a system like this haha
Mate, if I can, anyone can!
And thank you so very much for the names of the plants!🤗
No problem. I find it frustrating when watching a video wondering which plant is which.
OMGoodness what an artist you are!
Thanks mate, although I think 'artist' maybe going a bit far... 😁
السلام عليكم فيديو ممتاز يستحق المتابعة والتشجيع شكرا على المشاركة نتمنى لك التوفيق والنجاح الدائم يارب العالمين يدوم التواصل لايك للفيديو لدعمك ❤❤❤❤❤❤مشاهدة كاملة للفيديو
Thank you very much my friend.
Normal behavior. They truly are a peaceful cichlid. I'm sure your post is a "tongue-in-cheek" thing. Just a humorous overstating.😆
Yeah, that video was just a bit of fun mate. Not everyone got the joke.
New sub, so beautiful this tank!🥰🤗
Thank you! 🤗
I have a cross between koi and black and white is that rare?
Not really mate, being the same species the different colours can interbreed.
Nice. Sorry I don't get your short notifications
No worries, I don't really do many shorts.
Love em
That part where you scratched your booty had me 😂😂😂 I love how free you are, you got another subscriber you're awesome sir.
Thanks mate, it is nice when viewers have a sense of humour!
@@Gilsfishroom You're welcome and also you're also really talented. You do a beautiful job 😁
Beautiful view great video my friend 👍 thanks for sharing. 👍💯💖💖💖🇵🇭
Thank you very much!
Why u used 2 glass after 1st partition where u place sponge
It separates the sponge chamber and keeps detritus out of the rest of the sump when cleaning the sponges.
Sir why used two glass in every partition to add water from top side if I use one glass then water can also move to next part. I mean 1st glass has 2 inch gap from bottom and 2nd down 2 inch from top then water can go zig zag plz tell me reason to use 2 glass before every partition. Very beautiful cichlid
Watch this. It shows why there a 2 pieces of glass after the sponges. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioR4uJawYrDFqrw.html
@@Gilsfishroom thanks 😊 I watch this video my all doubts are clear
This is bloody awsome, absolutely love it 👌🏾👌🏾 Great job ❤ The red against green back drop magnifeeeek
Thanks. Those Ember tetras really shine under a full spectrum light.
This is bloody awsome, absolutely love it 👌🏾👌🏾 Great job ❤
Hehehe love the commentations gil , the gland to gland tango 😂😂 Great video love it !!
Thanks mate. Just trying to not get myself cancelled.
@@Gilsfishroom hahah I recon you could be close if they have no sense of humour
Well it’s been a while but had to duck in and check some of your recent videos. Great video and as they say the proof is in the pudding 👊🏽 Great results Gil and great video updates.
Thanks Rochelle. Haven't seen an update on your bog filter for a while.
Awesome video mate!! I’m doing the same exact thing right now! Super pumped
Thanks mate. Good luck with your build!
@@Gilsfishroom I appreciate you man!!
Thank you so much for your video. You helped me understand anout how this system works. I received a sump system for my huge tank and wasn't sure how it all worked.
Thanks mate. I also made a video showing how I did the plumbing and made everything silent. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iY2Ex89_gbe_k7Q.html
Awesome tank! What light are you using?
Thanks mate. It is a Chihiros wrgb slim running on 70%.
For 6 hrs a day.
Would you recommend that light for a 36-gallon bowfront? Do you have that on all the tanks?
Any reason you didn't go with the pro. I've had a shop guy tell me the slim would not be powerful enough
@@brianholzwart800 The slim was half the price.
so how come theres no braces on this tank? is that safe?
There are braces, they are made of glass which makes them hard to see in the video.
A few will be blue, a few cebras, and the rest like his mother
just found your channel, very interesting Gil ... I also have some Geo's ... mine are Topajos & Altifrons Thanks so much for sharing & cheers from Toronto Canada !
Thanks Mike. Part one of this series shows all of my Geos.
Fantastic video
Thanks mate.
A very nice combination. Has become a total package. What type of wood did you use for the tree imitation?
Eucalyptus. Has been dead for several years.
INSTANT like, love and subscribe. Thank you!
I'm glad you liked it mate. 😀
Dear Gil: This is an excellent production. For years, I have dreamed of having an aquarium, with a lush carpet, such as you have achieved, with Monte Carlo (Micranthemum tweediei). Thank you, for sharing details, of the dry-start method. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar
Thanks E.J, I have since performed a dry start on another aquascape with more success.
Oh, good! I hope to see video, of that project, soon.
I was skeptical but i built a bcb basket for my 55 gallon back in august 2023 and i never had to change my water. I do have to top it every couple of days with a quart of water. If anyone is thinking of trying the bcb baskets or bags. Just do it. It makes life easier and you spend more time enjoying your fish instead of just doing water changes.
Couldn't have said it better myself mate. 👍
Awesome mate, looks amazing :)
Thanks a lot mate.
Nice one mate
Thanks mate. 😀
He’s a cutie
He sure is mate. 😊
Just set the camera up on a tripod and let it roll for 16 hours. I'd watch it.
Thanks mate. If you ever find yourself down this way, you'll have to stop by for a look.
Now that it's available in 4K, how can I not sub? ;)
You are spot on there mate.
Gil👍🏽 you really showed off with this gorgeous planted tank, and as per usual you have inspired me. Good show bruh good show 💯
Thanks Ras. Can you contact me at [email protected]
Stunning view Gil! H.tripartita adds so much texture and character
Thanks mate. It is also very versatile.
Bloody beautiful, and that high resolution is just 😙👌
Awesome. Thanks again mate for your help.