Palmer, I've been watching you for years now. You taught me so much as a teenager and I just wanna thank you for all you post. I hope life is treating you well and you're a fantastic person as well as entertainer and teacher!
Omg I was always paranoid to do a 30 percent change. Only because I didn’t know if I was doing it wrong. Thank you for putting my mind at ease. Now I have confidence in changing it.
Nice video mate 👍 I recently inherited a tank with fish and had no idea how to keep it clean. Most straight forward and informative video I've seen. Cheers
Thanks I needed help I'm only 15 and was confused on how to clean it so thanks you actually helped and thanks for not recommending bottom feeders I was about to go buy them
One quick tip on starting a siphon. Keep the big end pointed upward at all times until it starts running. That way an air bubble doesn't undo your efforts.
Good to tell people to rinse their filter sponge in the tank water you removed from the tank. Also to show correct way to syphon water as is important the poo doesn't go into the tank water... Love your attitude n thanks for helping those who don't know.
Wow! you have really nice atmosphere around all Aquarium, I like the way you decorator flower between all Aquarium! I nearly love it♥Thank you so much to show people the way how to clean Aquarium🐟🐠🙂
Thanks this really helped, i was getting worried about the amount of extra food on the bottom and thought i would have to completely empty the tank and clean the substrate
You're one of the best informers in the hobby I've found. Keep up the great work! You actually didn't answer the question I came here to find out though in regards to cleaning. I have two paludariums with frogs and between splashings and mistings, I get quite a build up on the glass (calcium I think). I've found several people who recommend vinegar and scrape, or some other product, but the tanks are otherwise miniature ecosystems and I don't want to add foreign products into the system. I know it's a stretch, but might you have some advice?
I LOVE YOU FOR THIS COMMENT! as for the build up.. try to minimize splashing and get tedious with cleaning pretty often. OR use RO water with less sediment
I wondered why I was cleaning my 2.5 gallon tank for my red betta. He’s turning white which is supposedly bad, I was doing a 75% water change every Friday, adding dechlorinator, and also changing the decor every time. I have colored gravel so that makes it a little easier. Poor guy, it’s my fault 😞 I watched other videos and did what they said. I’ll try the 30% less water changes and see if he comes back with colors
A he needs a bigger tank preferably a 10 gal a 5 will do B do make sure he doesn't have a disease such as ich or a fungal infection) C get your water tested (most pet stores with fish do this for free or you can buy a kit
Awesome info thanks buddy… It’s so hard to get right information now on days, you did a simple and easy explanation on how to do it, first time doing this an I feel confident after I watched you video thanks again……….. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Great video! Ive persnally never had an issue with removing the fish or large water changes. As long as the tank is cycled and you know what your doing. I dont always remove the fish. It depends on whats going on. I generally do anywhere from a 50% to 95% water change maybe once a month. Due to a temporary situation my fish are at my wifes grandparents. They have well water. Normally well water isnt bad. Unless like most well water its kinda fizzy at first. Then it settles. The fizzyness from th gases in the water will kill your fish very quickly. Called bubble disease. I killed half my fish over 2 water changes before i learned what it was. To remedy this i have 2 options. I can either do smaller water change. Up to 50% but has to be refilled by bucket. (if your water changer hose is connected to the sink, the gases in the water are still there as the tank refills and puts it in your tank) Filling buckets and allowing a few minutes for th gases to escape then add the water. Option 2 Remove the fish, put in bucket with bubbler an covered with towel to prevent escapees. Do the water change but because its such a large volume of water (55gal) It taks up to 30+ minutes for those bubbles to subside enough to put fish back. When i was using City water i would change as much as i wanted, leaving fish in, as long as i added dechlorinator during filling i was fine. This video shows a much safer way of doing things especially if your starting out. When i was new to this i made plenty of mistakes it happens to us all when learning the hobby. Even experienced keepers can sometimes make dumb misakes. As long as you have your order of operations down and you understand the nitrogen cycle and listen to other experienced keepers who can offer new perspectives your aquarium keeping should be fun
Great vid! Please don't dump that syphonned water in the sink if you have a planted tank. But of plants may survive and end up in nature, becoming invasive species. Rather use it to water plants or even dump it in your lawn if you can 🙏
I now feel terrible. I'm new to owning fish, and I wish I educated myself better on how to clean their tank. I would take them out, completely rinse everything changes 100% of their water and add that bacteria and dechlorination syrup wait an hour and then put them back in. I had a handful of fish die because I didn't realise such a drastic water change shocks them.
Generally once every 1-2 weeks. But it depends. The best video to learn how often and *_how much_* to change is called "How Often Should I Clean My Fish Tank?" by Aquarium Co-Op.
Im so glad i seen this. For years i been taking my fish out and they die a couple days later and never new why when i thought i done everything right. Now i know not to remove my fish
I like to squeeze the filter sponge in the bucket of aquarium water. Then i know there is absolutely nothing in the water that will harm the filter bacteria culture. I then give this water to my plants, fish poop is great nutrients for them💚
I really found your video helpful thank you. Hopefully no fish will die, then I'll be 1up from the missus when she tried to clean the tank 2 fish died. Wish me luck :)
I know this video is a year old, hoping you'll reply. What if you have a smaller tank and are using sponge filter? Do replace the sponge or can we just do a quick rinse on those also?
Hi. thanks for the video. I am a little confused about the right measurement of the tap-safe liquid. The direction of use suggests that 1 cup for 20 l of water. So if I change 20 l water in a 100 l tank, do I have to add 1cup of tap safe liquid for the new 20 l water, or do I have to add 5 cups for the entire 100 l? (I hope my question makes sense the way I explained it. )
done more than cleaning the fish tank glass,Given my tank a FULL clean out this time,Filled the tank back up,After cleaning the fish tank stones,Cleaned every thing else fully well,Ive removed the fish,Left in a spare fish tank with spare fish pump,They stay in there for now,I always give it at least 4 hours for the tank water to settle,Then put the fish back in the other tank,Also cleaned out the filter,Now pumping plenty of oxygen flowing through the water
Dude you're going to end up crashing your tank doing that. All you have to do is vacuum out 25% per week, then just wipe the glass. I run peregrine in my filter because it's better for my plants than charcoal. It stays crystal clear.
So how often should this be done? I keep reading mixed things online. This should be done weekly? Or just when you test the water and the nitrates are higher?
Change/clean your tank once every 1-2 weeks. But it depends on a few factors. The best video to learn how often and *_how much_* to change is called "How Often Should I Clean My Fish Tank?" by Aquarium Co-Op.
Do you have a video on how to turn your pre-existing aquarium into a live ecosystem type of aquarium? Is it possible or do you have to get a whole new tank and start over?
Hi, I hope this question doesn’t come across as stupid, but when you change the water, do you add enough drchlorinator for the tank? Or for the amount of water being changed? Say, if you are changing a 20 gal tank, would you then dechlorinate for the entire 20 gal or for the 25% water that’s being added to the tank? New to this whole thing. Thanks!
I use warm water from tap at sink. Use a thermometer to get to correct temp. Aslo, Palmer Aquatics, should add the water conditioner into the water you are replacing in the tank, not directly in the tank.
I took my filter out and rang it out multiple times while rinsing straight in the sink. it def made my cycle spike but didn't fully ruin the cycle thankfully. lesson learned.
I have one of those white filters that came with the filter pump, it has Little Rock’s inside. Should I replace that one ? Should I get one like yours?
Need some advice! Not having any luck with research. Grandma has a fish tank that been sitting for a long time with dead fish. My current plan is wet dry vac and vinegar water. Also nose plugs lol please help
my guppies keep dying, I have snails and plants, the only thing I don't do is vacuum and I do change 40% the water weekly. do you think its's the snails? sometimes the population gets out of control. What are your thoughts?
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thanks macklemore for teaching me how to clean my fish tank
I bet he hears this a lot 😆
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Palmer, I've been watching you for years now. You taught me so much as a teenager and I just wanna thank you for all you post. I hope life is treating you well and you're a fantastic person as well as entertainer and teacher!
Omg I was always paranoid to do a 30 percent change. Only because I didn’t know if I was doing it wrong. Thank you for putting my mind at ease. Now I have confidence in changing it.
Thank you so much! Now I can help my dad to clean our aquarium as a nine year old girl!
This is the most wholesome comment 🥺
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Dude you are the best! I lost my fish probably because I listened to other youtubers who didn't know squat. You're awesome!
You can use the fish tank water for your plants as fertilizer it’s great 😊
Bonus! Thank you. My neighbor just gave me her son's fish and some plants😂
Why do I only found your channel today. Been studying for a month now how to establish and maintain a tank. Thank you so much.
You are literally the reason why I have planted tanks!!!
Nice video mate 👍 I recently inherited a tank with fish and had no idea how to keep it clean.
Most straight forward and informative video I've seen. Cheers
Thanks I needed help I'm only 15 and was confused on how to clean it so thanks you actually helped and thanks for not recommending bottom feeders I was about to go buy them
One quick tip on starting a siphon. Keep the big end pointed upward at all times until it starts running. That way an air bubble doesn't undo your efforts.
Thanks for that!
@@PalmerAquatics and thank you for countless hours of great information.
Absolutely the instructions I needed for a new fish tank or anyone who is new at this Thank you so very much
Good to tell people to rinse their filter sponge in the tank water you removed from the tank. Also to show correct way to syphon water as is important the poo doesn't go into the tank water... Love your attitude n thanks for helping those who don't know.
Also should add water conditioner into the water replacing into the tank, instead of directly in the tank.
I really struggled with the gravel vaccum, I've watched videos but never managed to do it right. Your video helped me massively, so thank you!
Wow! you have really nice atmosphere around all Aquarium, I like the way you decorator flower between all Aquarium! I nearly love it♥Thank you so much to show people the way how to clean Aquarium🐟🐠🙂
Heck, with the fish! I want the plants! Lol. They are beautiful! ❤
Thanks this really helped, i was getting worried about the amount of extra food on the bottom and thought i would have to completely empty the tank and clean the substrate
You have a wonderful fish room. I am especially delighted to see deep substrates and lots of plants. Would love to chat.
Omg! It’s my adopted dad!! 🥰🥰🥰
Hey father fish. I love your Channel
Thx for sharing. BTW it is the air pressure not gravity pull the water out
You're one of the best informers in the hobby I've found. Keep up the great work! You actually didn't answer the question I came here to find out though in regards to cleaning. I have two paludariums with frogs and between splashings and mistings, I get quite a build up on the glass (calcium I think). I've found several people who recommend vinegar and scrape, or some other product, but the tanks are otherwise miniature ecosystems and I don't want to add foreign products into the system. I know it's a stretch, but might you have some advice?
I LOVE YOU FOR THIS COMMENT! as for the build up.. try to minimize splashing and get tedious with cleaning pretty often. OR use RO water with less sediment
thank you so much! I got a cichlid and water changing has always has been confusing to me.
I might have missed it, but how often would you be cleaning vs changing water?
Thank you! This was so helpful, I was so worried. How many gallons is considered a “big” water change?
I wondered why I was cleaning my 2.5 gallon tank for my red betta. He’s turning white which is supposedly bad, I was doing a 75% water change every Friday, adding dechlorinator, and also changing the decor every time. I have colored gravel so that makes it a little easier. Poor guy, it’s my fault 😞 I watched other videos and did what they said. I’ll try the 30% less water changes and see if he comes back with colors
A he needs a bigger tank preferably a 10 gal a 5 will do
B do make sure he doesn't have a disease such as ich or a fungal infection)
C get your water tested (most pet stores with fish do this for free or you can buy a kit
Thanks so much! I'm getting a new fish soon, so this was really helpful. By the way, do you have a vid on water testing?
Finally somone who will tell me how to properly clean
criminally underrated method
Awesome info thanks buddy… It’s so hard to get right information now on days, you did a simple and easy explanation on how to do it, first time doing this an I feel confident after I watched you video thanks again……….. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
What about the cartridge?
Thank you by the way that was easy to follow.
Thanks for giving me healthy tips to clean my tank!
Great video! Ive persnally never had an issue with removing the fish or large water changes. As long as the tank is cycled and you know what your doing.
I dont always remove the fish. It depends on whats going on.
I generally do anywhere from a 50% to 95% water change maybe once a month.
Due to a temporary situation my fish are at my wifes grandparents. They have well water. Normally well water isnt bad.
Unless like most well water its kinda fizzy at first. Then it settles.
The fizzyness from th gases in the water will kill your fish very quickly. Called bubble disease.
I killed half my fish over 2 water changes before i learned what it was.
To remedy this i have 2 options. I can either do smaller water change. Up to 50% but has to be refilled by bucket. (if your water changer hose is connected to the sink, the gases in the water are still there as the tank refills and puts it in your tank)
Filling buckets and allowing a few minutes for th gases to escape then add the water.
Option 2
Remove the fish, put in bucket with bubbler an covered with towel to prevent escapees.
Do the water change but because its such a large volume of water (55gal)
It taks up to 30+ minutes for those bubbles to subside enough to put fish back.
When i was using City water i would change as much as i wanted, leaving fish in, as long as i added dechlorinator during filling i was fine.
This video shows a much safer way of doing things especially if your starting out.
When i was new to this i made plenty of mistakes it happens to us all when learning the hobby. Even experienced keepers can sometimes make dumb misakes. As long as you have your order of operations down and you understand the nitrogen cycle and listen to other experienced keepers who can offer new perspectives your aquarium keeping should be fun
This was exactly the video I needed thank you!
Thank you :'( I dont know anything about fish but Im on a mission to clean my grandparents fish tank
That’s awesome!
Awesome tutorial
Great video, it even has cat wrestling! @7:52 🤣
Was looking for this comment!🤣
😂 😂 I noticed that too LOL
Thanks so much for posting this!
Thanks for the video. I love ❤️ love how beautiful your fish room is looking now. Also you are looking fabulous xxxxx. Happy holiday season
You are right , the other channels are hopeless, thank you😀
Great vid!
Please don't dump that syphonned water in the sink if you have a planted tank. But of plants may survive and end up in nature, becoming invasive species. Rather use it to water plants or even dump it in your lawn if you can 🙏
I now feel terrible. I'm new to owning fish, and I wish I educated myself better on how to clean their tank. I would take them out, completely rinse everything changes 100% of their water and add that bacteria and dechlorination syrup wait an hour and then put them back in. I had a handful of fish die because I didn't realise such a drastic water change shocks them.
How often should you do this?
Generally once every 1-2 weeks. But it depends. The best video to learn how often and *_how much_* to change is called "How Often Should I Clean My Fish Tank?" by Aquarium Co-Op.
Should I replace the filter “cartridge” or “pad” ever? Or just rinse it off?
Extremely informative and to the point. I’m definitely subscribing. Has anyone ever told you that you favor the rapper Macklemore?
Hahaha for sure! Thanks for the sub 🙏
@@PalmerAquatics lol. 🫡anytime
Very helpful video, thank you!!! What if you have a Daro platform filter? How to clean and how regularly?
Question: What substrate is that? Really like the look.
Thanks for the video, good info. Really nice set-up you got.
Russell Howard thank you 👍
Im so glad i seen this. For years i been taking my fish out and they die a couple days later and never new why when i thought i done everything right. Now i know not to remove my fish
Thank you Macklemore
I like to squeeze the filter sponge in the bucket of aquarium water. Then i know there is absolutely nothing in the water that will harm the filter bacteria culture.
I then give this water to my plants, fish poop is great nutrients for them💚
I like your video. I have an established tank. I have algae on the plants. Your plants look so clean. What am I doing wrong?
Great simple vid, my fish shell bless you (my fish is god🙏)
Should you rinse the filter pad in the fish tank water you have drained off?
I really found your video helpful thank you. Hopefully no fish will die, then I'll be 1up from the missus when she tried to clean the tank 2 fish died. Wish me luck :)
Thank you, I’ve been cleaning my filter wrong. I wash way too much out of it. Had no dies
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the info man. Subscribed 👍
I know this video is a year old, hoping you'll reply. What if you have a smaller tank and are using sponge filter? Do replace the sponge or can we just do a quick rinse on those also?
Thanks for the advices! I have a White filters, which Is not really the sponge you have. Should i change It?
I would. A plastic sponge will last longer (cause the idea is to never throw them away)
Hi. thanks for the video. I am a little confused about the right measurement of the tap-safe liquid. The direction of use suggests that 1 cup for 20 l of water. So if I change 20 l water in a 100 l tank, do I have to add 1cup of tap safe liquid for the new 20 l water, or do I have to add 5 cups for the entire 100 l? (I hope my question makes sense the way I explained it. )
how often do you clean?
Thank you 😅great video. Very informative
done more than cleaning the fish tank glass,Given my tank a FULL clean out this time,Filled the tank back up,After cleaning the fish tank stones,Cleaned every thing else fully well,Ive removed the fish,Left in a spare fish tank with spare fish pump,They stay in there for now,I always give it at least 4 hours for the tank water to settle,Then put the fish back in the other tank,Also cleaned out the filter,Now pumping plenty of oxygen flowing through the water
Dude you're going to end up crashing your tank doing that. All you have to do is vacuum out 25% per week, then just wipe the glass. I run peregrine in my filter because it's better for my plants than charcoal. It stays crystal clear.
Do you have a video on cleaning heavily planted aquariums?
So how often should this be done? I keep reading mixed things online. This should be done weekly? Or just when you test the water and the nitrates are higher?
Awesome, thanks! First time viewer.
I do a 80% change once a week. Filter pads and media once a month rinsed with aquarium water. Clean gravel inbetween filter cleanings. Works great.
That's alot of water,I change 10 to 15 percent of tank once a week or 10 days
Change/clean your tank once every 1-2 weeks. But it depends on a few factors. The best video to learn how often and *_how much_* to change is called "How Often Should I Clean My Fish Tank?" by Aquarium Co-Op.
Hi Chris
I have water softener system it's ok I use the water to fish tank ????
Do you have a video on how to turn your pre-existing aquarium into a live ecosystem type of aquarium? Is it possible or do you have to get a whole new tank and start over?
So helpful!! Thank you!!
If you have tiny fish how do you stop them being sucked up? xx
Hi, I hope this question doesn’t come across as stupid, but when you change the water, do you add enough drchlorinator for the tank? Or for the amount of water being changed? Say, if you are changing a 20 gal tank, would you then dechlorinate for the entire 20 gal or for the 25% water that’s being added to the tank? New to this whole thing. Thanks!
Put the dechlorinator in the bucket of new water, don't forget to have it the same temperature as the tank
Macklemore shows us how to clean a fish tank
Not really. He's actually Steve O's kid.
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How often do you replace the filter. I thought it was once a month
Hi, can i add the 30% filter water ? my house has filtered water through
What should i do if i have so much plants and freshly planted plants that i cant vaccum gravel?
Sorry if this was mentioned in the video, but how often should you clean a cycled planted aquarium? say around 6.5 gallons or so.
Thank you! Best cleaning video I’ve found, going to try it today!
I have found that cleaning my filter in some of the removed tank water keeps the chlorine out and preserves more of the bacteria.
Is this the same process for Goldfish??
Many cases , water changes necessary and the fish doesn't seem to mind.
what are needed in making the water of our aquarium clear, where can i buy them, i am in Butuan City. Thank you for the answer
Gow often should you do this with a 3 gallon tank
thank you for the clear break down
How do I get the water I’m adding up to 78 degrees like my tank water is? Heat water in a bucket with yet another heater?
I use warm water from tap at sink. Use a thermometer to get to correct temp. Aslo, Palmer Aquatics, should add the water conditioner into the water you are replacing in the tank, not directly in the tank.
I took my filter out and rang it out multiple times while rinsing straight in the sink. it def made my cycle spike but didn't fully ruin the cycle thankfully. lesson learned.
Clean the filter sponge with the water you removed from the tank and clean it well.
How often should I clean a 2.5 gallon fish tank?
I have one of those white filters that came with the filter pump, it has Little Rock’s inside. Should I replace that one ? Should I get one like yours?
Thanks for the tip.
When adding water ..is it warm water
Thank! Love the room!
How often do you clean the tank? The shop said every week for a Betta
Need some advice! Not having any luck with research. Grandma has a fish tank that been sitting for a long time with dead fish. My current plan is wet dry vac and vinegar water. Also nose plugs lol please help
Great tips and easy to follow, thanks!
A fish take that has plants do you still have a filter that you need to change?
my guppies keep dying, I have snails and plants, the only thing I don't do is vacuum and I do change 40% the water weekly. do you think its's the snails? sometimes the population gets out of control. What are your thoughts?
Quick question will well water work
Hey Macklemore, can we go Tank Cleaning?