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Best part….”now gentlemen your pipe might not be as big as mine, and that’s fine all sizes will get the job done.” You’re giving life lessons too man I love it haha!! Great video!
I prefer your educational and DIY videos over your tank showcase videos. I would love if you could show us how to DIY some saltwater equipment. It seems hard to DIY saltwater equipment because everything is so high tech. I would also love to see more of your unconventional secrets. People don't have to copy you exactly and you might share something that really helps someone even if people tell you "don't do that."
I have been doing it the way I feel is regardless of what anyone says ( unless
No I'm a idiot. ( sorry I was arguing with myself about responding . Internal warfare. I don't really agree because I like both the specific species and looks at tank dynamics. But I do agree we need those diy mechanical hacks. No one is as detailed or sound as in safe for the least amount of damage. His book has a lot of checks and safeties . We need more builds. I need a snack! I'm just acting up!@#% . That is what the lighest wrestler on my team says to get attention when people aren't seeing the big picture. Joey we need more builds and ideas even scraps and fails they would be priceless. What do you think about an overhead sump getting filled by a small pump or air pump and using the pressure to circulate the water the tank. I need a snack! Good day kind Aquarist !
Love the tips and tricks, I’ll have to admit I use some interesting methods. For cleaning an empty tank I have a soft sponge attachment for my drill. Also works on the outside of a tank. I use dawn dish soap too! Works great and gentle on counters too.
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I’ve worked out since I was 15.(my son is now 15 and comes with me) I haven’t really taken it seriously though and will spend a few months going consistently and then stop. I always have. Now with my son coming, I’ll stay more committed. Perhaps… and very unlikely, I’ll take my diet as serious. But beer/pizza is my first love. Gym is like 18th.
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Great video Joey! So easy to get sucked into purchasing super expensive tools at fish shops that u don’t “need” and even sometimes aren’t better than the cheap options from a supermarket 🍻👊🥰 have a great Xmas mate
would realy like to see more of this stuff
Quick tip for (maleysian trumpet) snails: put some cucumber or broccoli on a fork to sink it to the bottom. When it gets dark all snails will group on that. You can remove loads of them that way.
I thought that was a GREAT video, as always. I found the more clinical I was the worse my tanks became. Now I just get stuff done, however I can 👍👍🇬🇧
Yes make more tips and tricks videos like the old days please
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I really love these types of 'hacks/DIY and tips' types of videos as I really like to employ these with my own fish tanks. I would love to see more of these in the future! Have a great christmas!
Thanks for the vid and info Joey. ... I would love to see an update vid on all/many of your tips and tricks you've learned in all of your years. ... especially the ones you haven't went into dep on the channel and even odd ones you think we would think are silly. ha :)
Yes please I would like more. I quit the aquarium hobby. But watching your video again makes me want to start over again lol
Windex sells a version of spray where the active ingredient is vinegar instead of ammonia - I have found this to be the best chemical to keep the outside glass crystal clear. Spray directly onto the rag and wipe aquarium clean.
Joey all you need to do is add 1ml peroxide per ten gallons for a week cyano will die. I've had reef tanks for 30 years it's the only thing that works. Siphoning only spreads it. Like so Joey sees please.
Have you thought about making snail trap? Also seen people put fruit in and remove when covered by snails.
Joey, give me all of your lazy cheap tricks I'm here for it! I mean I'm here for the puffers and all, but I'm here for the easy maintenance. It's the one thing that stops me from getting my own aquarium: spending hours cleaning glass and filter and UGH I've enough of cleaning doing my flat I don't need more lol That squeegee is genius. So's the way you dealt with the sino-bacteria. My last aquarium was a five gallon that got over run by snails and then algea and I ended up just throwing everything out once I got the fish away to another home, thinking I'm not made to have fish. Those "cheap lazy tricks" are the stuff I take notes on.
I absolutely enjoy all your tips and tricks. Please keep sharing them I'm learning a lot from you. I feel like I am getting some "secret" information lol! 😆 I do love the hobby but it can be very expensive so any suggestions on how to make the hobby affordable is a big help when on a budget.
I am also a strong advocate for doing and sticking to what works for you! Why would anyone stop what is working anyway if it's not harmful and you know what you are doing???
Clearly you are doing something right because ALL of your fish are doing amazing. I have been watching your channel for years now and I think you are the reason that my fish are doing so well to! Keep it up Joey! Thank you for all you do.
i don't know why you don't just net the snails out with net. You have sand in that tank, just use a coarse net and net them out. Than feed he snails to your other fishes such as the oscars
Yes please, more tips and tricks! Thank you.
Keep them coming! Love to see what YOU do with your tanks!
Yes Joey!! We Want More!! Keep up the great videos..
What is the value of the picture in Schrute Bucks?
Your tanks aways look awesome and clean and I c u got a small tyrese
Snail traps that are bated do exist and are fairly cheap.
PHENOMENAL JOEY, JUST PHENOMENAL 💪
One of the best video’s in a long time, keep it up, you love sharing and many of us love learning. In the end who cares what some people think.
Fish net thing is great, but a filter sock and siphoning into the sump is way easier if you have a sump, no need to use a bucket, I don't really do water changes on my reef, but clean it sometimes.
Great video, keep it up 🇦🇷⚽🔥
hey Joey, i use to have a snail infestation also but try using a masonary jar, place a cucumber or zucchini inside the jar. after a few hours, a lot of the snails go into the jar and just remove them. keep repeating until the snail you catch becomes less and less.
I have been watching your videos since 2008 and I STILL have YET to hear #2. I hope that by time I retire in 25 years from now, I will finally hear what #2 reason was.
You never actually get to the second of "couple of reasons" and I hope that one day your immeasurable contributions to the community will finally lead you there. Perhaps when you decide to sign off for the last time.
Every time you say "weird" or "unorthodox" is exactly why we come to watch your channel. Because that is literally what we do. Your bucket siphon pour trick is literally what I did forever in my 300 gal and back when I had like 50 aquariums I did just that... into a net with a wad of filter floss.
Let’s be honest. Most average fishkeepers would love tips that are effective cheaper and easier. Unfortunately fish keeping is crazy expensive. So I personally would love more videos like this thank you in advance
I like this video. You don't need fancy equipment to keep fish. You just need to keep with proper maintenance, and a healthy stock.
Also, on my experience...
A rusty rod will not kill your fish.
A few drops of Windex won't kill your fish (I spilled a few bottlecaps worth on my 50g, it will get diluted)
A few drops of Bar Keeper's Friend (to remove hard water stains) will not kill your fish.
I even accidentally put a recently bleached rock back on my 30g and nothing bad happened. But I do recommend doing water change if you accidentally did this.
Hey Joey, Psalm here. Been following you for the longest time I’ve known you have been uploading diy ply tanks. Im finally going back to the hobby and have started my build for a 8’x4’ glass front plywood tank. I just want to know your opinion regarding a sump filtration. Knowing you have improved your filtration system, What can you recommend, how you would do it if you were on my spot? Is it still the 55gal barrels you just recently made? Thanks
Great video. Keep these tips & tricks coming. That's the original reason I became a follower of the KING OF DIY. 👍👍👍
Awsome, thanks for the hacks. After a leak in my diy tank and losing my red terrors i'm now doing the hard plumbing to the tank. For the filter and for cleaning. Saves me a whole fkg day of cleaning the tanks. Your hacks gonna make me even faster. Thanks for that, aswell as stimulating to build my diy fishtank. Made an 1200liter paludarium, and got an 2000l waiting to be assembled in a month or 2. Keep posting plz
How do you make a water change on the 700gl piraña tank? Can you make a video on how you do water changes? Thank you! Love your videos and I’ve been watching since several years back. Greetings from Sweden.
I've always used windex on the outside of the tanks. Never understood the concern. Just be careful spraying it. On smaller tanks I just spray the paper towel.
I'm surprised hungry piranha are above chowing down on fields of snails.
Always kept my fish while practicing "unorthodox" fishkeeping. Always had success, almost all on autopilot and thriving. Don't get caught up in all the products Petco and etc sell. It can be done cheaper usually and much better
Love this video. Do more please. I have a different version of putting water back in the aquarium. I couldn’t figure out why detritus was constantly on the surface even after a water change and vacuum in my 10 gallon. I attached a media bag filled with floss to the end of my syphon to catch the detritus. As the bucket filled with water I had a pump pushing the filtered water back into the aquarium and could throughly vacuum the detritus without emptying the aquarium. Felt like I did something wrong until I saw your way! And watching you I realize I can use a scotch brite shower scrubber to clean my glass inside instead of that magnetic one. Brilliant! Share more shortcuts please
Appreciate all u do Joey I gave up a bit but soon to be back thanks for all your knowledge aloha from hawaii 🤙🤙🤙happy new Year
Great video!! Your doing things right. Show us the reality of aquarium life.
Thanks.
Rick
Hey Joey can you answer a question for me? I want to build a sump for my saltwater tank, here’s my question. I have access to free 1/2 inch Lexan polycarbonate can I use that? I know I can use acrylic but can I use polycarbonate?
Joey been there since day 1# & appreciate the hack series . You have helped me more then you will ever know 💯🎬 👍. Congrats on your success. Happy Holidays 🎄🥂🐠
Looks like I’m not only one with the dish liquid… I only spray it on paper towel to lower the risk even further… but I have only one little tank tough…
Another fun video.
Your pipe is bigger than my, but mine is scaled to size it fits the best for the job ;)
Merry Christmas to you, your beautiful MRS and your Human and fish kids 🎄
Upgrading your net and floss hack. I use a plastic pasta strainer with bucket clips made from wire hangers to clip to the bucket. Saves salt and keeps sand in the floss 👍
Absolutely LOVE this type of video!!! Thanks Joey!
Give me all you’ve got . I think your never to old to learn something new . My best wishes to you and your loved ones ,have a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and A Happy New Year 🎆 I love that your bad to your old self ,and I don’t mean your age 😂. 😊😻
Just collect the snails and feed them to your puffers
i think this is a good DIY video joe, you should continue showing the outside-the-box thinking, cause I'm seeing too many people fearing the maintenance of the fish hobby! I feel the DIY and common sense is missing from too many, everyone is so consumed by the find-it-ready buy-it mentality!
I love subbing to TH-camrs and seeing them grow over the years I remember finding you years ago and seeing the changes is amazing love it dude keep it up!
My snail population in the piranha tank dropped dramatically when I started rinsing the frozen food instead of pouring the excess food juice in.
Love this video. This is the stuff that will make you want to stay in this hobby if your new and intimated by all the crazy do's and don't's
Great video what's the best way to get rid if brown algey in a fresh water tanks. Its 75 gallons, Vluval canister filter, smaller wave maker, with about 15 peacock cichlids
I liked the video, I wouldnt have thought of the Dawn soap but all my tanks just get windex when I think of it. The thing I hate cleaning the most is the canister filters. I have an FX6(its heavy when full) and an old Fluval 406(it likes to be temperamental and leak around the seal or be difficult on restarting). But I have a heavily planted 135 gal tank and the decaying plant matter along with the fish poo and sails has to be cleaned out of them one way or the other.
Nice video
Another informative video, keep them coming, and you should also acknowledge your video photographer for a job well done.
If they can use Dawn Dish Soap to clean Ducks from an oil spill, I’m sure using it carefully on glass aquariums is harmless.
I liked your video.have you thought of assassin snails. They will eat your snails and will only eat your snails. If you have a male and female, they will reproduce and die when the snails die. They will come back if your snails come back.
Im doing these hacks for my 4ft tank for the last 4-5 years, before watching this video from India..👍🏻
I'm a professional window cleaner, and that's pretty much how I've always cleaned glass. I clean my aquarium glass the same.
Hello please I would love to know what happened to the 300 gallon plywood aquarium you did 7 years ago is it still up an running any leaks or bowing please let me know cause I want to build the exact build from your video and would be devastated if it doesn't work
I like this video and these hands-on tips! However, I do not agree that the snails add more bio-load to the tank. As long as you do not extra feed them, they only help to break down what you have or add into the tank, anyway. From a biological point of view I would keep them. Thanks for the video!
I been using ro water, vinegar, and dawn to clean my tanks for years....and the best way to get rid of cyano is Chemi Clean.. I found nutrients aren't a big factor with cyano as I have seen it in ULN tanks.
Joey a far better tool that I discovered for removing snails is a sand scooper for reptiles. You literally scoop up the sand with it, the sand falls straight through and you're left with all the snails in the scoop. Far quicker pal 👍
I like the realistic DIY solutions versus showing off for the camera. Trial and error but let’s be honest, we all have lazy days but still want to do right by the fish.
All those tips and tricks are 👍... but all those lowkey lines are 👌🙌💯💪✊️🔥🤣
I love fish
Hahaha. I enjoy this video 😂 youre so yourself. I loved that you show how you do the cleaning without filter or hide anything. I'm also a mess when I clean my tank but it makes me happy. I learn a lot too thanks!
"Your pipe not might be as big as mine, and that's fine, all sizes will get the job done" I'm dying 🤣🤣🤣
My favourite video yet and i watch them all and have done for years, i always thought people pussyfoot around their tanks too much, there's working hard and then theres working smart 😂
I never clean the inside. There are 3 types of algy Eaters. So i never have to do it☺️ but i trey to keep my tanks good for the fish, but i dont do it over thinking about it. As long the fish are happy i am🥰
Smh lol. Thanks, I needed a good laugh, but in all seriousness very good video. Will make my aquarium keeping even more easier.
Joey, I always want to know what your brain thinks about these things! I have learned so much from your videos.
Pea puffers will decimate those snails and are likely too small for the piranha to care about. Not sure you're ever going to totally starve those snails out as long as there's wood and plants in there. They're probably living off the mulm and bacteria slime as much as they are food and fish waste.
LOVE "tips and tricks" like these! The more "unorthodox" the better!
People have been paranoid about water quality. Will not use a net because they are afraid a spot of rust might kill the fish, but have no problem peeing in a lake, day after day.
Hey Joey thanks for the tip on how to get rid of snails I was getting very frustrated with the amount of snails that overpopulated in my fish tank and using the hose and just sucking that one by one worked great I’m not frustrated anymore thanks Joey!!
Lol your throwback tips and tricks scene was classic! That’s the Joey I know man the good ol’ days
Good luck getting rid of malaysian trumpet snails they are some of the hardiest snails. I wanted some and my buddy had some that were in a dry bucket for 5+ years and a couple came back to life when i put them in the tank.
I just moved and broke down and threw away all the stuff in my aquarium because of snails. A buddy said to put a cucumber or spinach in the tank and the snails will flock to it you just pull it out and put in a new piece. I never heard of it but you should try it and make a video on it
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Really good tips! I'll use these when I get my next fish. Also 500th comment!
Do you still have your peacock bass? Thinking of getting into a very large peacock bass tank.
Nike joggers with Yeezys....... really Joey 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘🏾
To control my snail population I use a shish kabob with one or two slices of banana leave it in for 45 hours then remove gently and put your hand underneath before you exit the water and you'll clean out the most of them right there I do this two or three times a year and my snails are always in Check
great tips for cleaning. I use the same mop as a window cleaner.
I soak the mop in my cleaning fluid. then use it to apply to the glass or the acrylic then a squeegee to take it off internally I use a scoring pad that is only been used for my tank. but would love to see more tips tricks an hacks please
I just spray the windex on the waffle weave rag.... been doing it for decades.
Too bad you can't get away with some kind of small puffer in the Piranha tank. The snails would be gone in days
Snaileating snail perhaps? Those brown and yellow striped ones, helena something.. ?
Keep the snails, they are sandsnails! They are great, they eat some algae, eat uneaten food so it wont fail the water and they also bury themselves with will rotate the substrate so no harmfull gases will form and also take the fishwaist with them while burying witch will get closer to the plant root that will take up the nutrients. I keep sandsnails in all my aquariums for this matter.
Do a PVC draining system out of your tank and in through the ground or walls. For big tanks water takes 10 mnts
All videos about your hose and wood are appreciated. And I am not even offended that your pipe is bigger than mine.
I just like watching your channel period I for sure learnt more from you then anyone even if I don't agree I still learn and keep all negative thing to my self but can't think of any lol
Hope your ok joey with all the severe weather you have been dealing with. Been thinking of you guys xxxx
All I want to say is that it was super satisfying to watch the cyano being siphoned off the red macroalgae. That could be a whole short video and I'd watch it haha
Keep them coming joey very informative and always great to watch 🇬🇧
Have you considered getting yo yo loches? A group of them could help take care of those snails!
Loved the video, I have a detritus build up issue, how can I fix that besides vacuuming the substrate?
I've been reusing my water for some time, i do a similar thing but i find it easier and more effective to use a really fine filter sock clamped to the inside of a bucket, it catches every scrap of dirt ect and polishes the water and then just lift the sock out and tip the cleaned water back into the tank, and you can use this method for any type of tank from cold water to marine. You don't always need to do water changes if your tank and filtration are well kept.
That's what I do & about the 3rd time I change out 1/2 the tanks
so they get a good major water change 4 X's a year.