Well thank you...I appreciate that. I'm just making videos for fun and to possibly help some people out. I've always found that life is a bit easier if you don't take yourself too seriously :)
Thanks for watching! As a disclaimer, I would like to mention that you should ALWAYS use a water conditioner such as AquaSafe when adding tap water to your aquarium. I am lucky enough to be in a location where our tap water is free from most harmful chemicals, but for most people that is not the case. Sorry for leaving this out of the video, and good luck with your aquarium at home!
@@caroa.2230 I have always have a good experience with Aquasafe, so that's my go to... That being said, I haven't used the API conditioner, but in general, I think API makes good products, especially in the freshwater space. Hope this helps!
Woah.. your video was so easy to watch and understand without hurting my brain! You made something most people would make very difficult looking to something that was a piece of cake! Thank you! I’m glad I clicked on your link big time!
thank you for your help. I am starting my own 10 gallon tank today and have many questions. My dream is to eventually graduate to Saltwater tank. first, I must startoff on smaller scale. But still very important....... these little guys are counting on us to do the right things.
Definitely! Glad to hear you are starting a tank. I actually just checked out your video today and the tank is looking pretty nice! See how you like keeping the tank for a while and then maybe make the leap to saltwater :) Good luck!
Just put my betta in its new 2.5 gallon tank yesterday after much time of waiting to buy a tank. I'm a new fish owner so I'm taking things step by step. This video really helped. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your routine, I’m paranoid I’m going to cause my fish irreversible damage. It was reassuring to watch your video so that I know what to do when I clean my fish tank!
can you explain more on how to do that and how long? I know you add the dechlorinater to the new water ... but how do you mix it in before adding it to the tank?
Add the conditioner to the existing tank water before adding the new water. That’s what all the professionals do, so that’s what I do. I don’t see why adding it to the we are adding would be a huge issue though. I use seachem prime. With prime, you can add up to I believe 6 times the dosage and it will still be completely safe. So I just add a capful to my 45 gallon tank water which is enough for something like 50-60 gallons. Then add the water and everything is good. Seachem prime also removes a bunch of other toxic elements that may be in the tap water, as tap water varies in make up depending on the treatment facility and existing water per meters of your municipality. Definitely want to be conditioning water though. Chlorine is bad for fish and that is not debatable. Chlorine can also crash a tank by killing bacteria especially on a newer tank. This guy is giving some horrible advice on that part. It will effect the longevity and health of the fish if you add direct tap water and in some cases just flat out kill your fish.
One of the best water change vids I have ever seen, and that is a beautiful tank....can def see the gravel "junk" getting taken up... Thanks for this video, you do an awesome job showing us how to do this!
I found this video very helpful, better than some of the others out there. I just started a new aquarium last week, I'm doing my first water change for a 20 gallon so this is what I needed. I only have one betta in and one decoration so I shouldn't have very many problems lol. Thank you!
The Fish Tank Guy Yeah, I had him in a fish bowl but he got clamped fins and just looked kinda fuzzy or blurry. I put him in the 20 gallon and he looks so much better. I plan on getting him tankmates, there's so much room! First time fish owner 🤗
I recommend you get him a few luffy buddies its moss balls and live plants those plastic ones will wound its fins You could also add snails and some shrimp to help clean the plants and glass and use a heater Betta's need to be at least at 78 degrees they come from warm waters not cold. I raise betta's myself I think they are smart and beautiful.
Oh I forgot they need a hiding place but never add anything that has not been treated to be in a tank and never add real shells my friend killed all his fish that way. I have though used a pv pipe part before.
I've been researching as I go and that was my next step, moss balls and real plants! I've also ordered 6 small schooling fish. And I planned on getting ghost/glass shrimp and maybe some zebra snails? If I can find them. I also purchased my betta a "hammock", it's just a big rubber leaf. I got the heater before I put him in the 20 gallon 😆
Thank you for a clear and easy to understand tutorial. It will be my first time to use my siphon gadget to do water change in my 10 gallon fish tank, and you just answered the questions I have in my mind....thank you, my dear friend!
Instead of gravel, I have fine sand, but Im afraid if I vacuum the sand it will just suck up and not sink back down, will this happen or not and if it will how can I prevent it? Tysm!
Well, I've avoided fine sand just for this reason. It's very difficult and you will always pull some sand up with the yucky stuff. A slightly larger tube will encourage the lighter particles to get sucked up and leave the sand. Put the tube in the sand, watch the yucks fly up, then kink the hose and let the sand fall back down.
I bought my first 10 gallon tank. I’ve never taken care of fish but I am freaking out when it comes to cleaning the tank and the whole water change. I don’t want my glo fish to die!!
Don't worry, you'll do just fine. Don't replace a ton of water, try to get the temperature of the new water close to that of the aquarium, and be sure to condition the water. You'll be fine! :)
New fish owner here! Fount this video useful thank you so much I didn't know how I was going to start cleaning the tank lol I've never had fish in my life but my daughter wanted some so here I am doing research on how to properly care for her fish an the tank. I do have a question however where I live I wouldn't be able to add water just from the tap. How would I do that should I prepare the water before adding it ? Also its 3rd day of switching the fish from one tank to a bigger one but the water since then has gotten a lil foggy what should I do? An help is greatly appreciated
You'll definitely want to invest in some Tetra Water Conditioner, you can add that to your tank and hopefully it will clear up any issues you might have. Depending on how poor your water is, you can use the water conditioner and you'll be fine. If you can't use tap water, you'll want to buy reverse osmosis water from the grocery store. It's about 85 cents a gallon :) Good luck!
Great helpful video! My kids were just given a betta and a beautiful 3 gallon tank as a gift from a friend. She did get the water conditioner and the tank is equipped with a filter and aerator. However, I do not have a siphon/ gravel vac and really don't have the financial resources to be getting one anytime soon so I have a question. Is there another way to get the gravel as clean as necessary for the fish to be healthy? And is there another way to remove the water without causing the fish to be stressed or disrupt the environment? Any suggestions would be very greatly appreciated. Thanks for a great tutorial. Don't pay any attention to the jerks that are criticizing you and your methods and the ones who made fun of you. Your voice is very cute. Some people just don't know how to be kind.
Thank you! You made me feel a little better about using tap water in my fresh water tank. I was stressing that I need to use all these chemicals before using the water.
You do need to use water conditioner before putting tap water into the tank! Without it the fish will be slowly (or quickly) poisoned by chlorine and chloramines. It's a mistake a lot of people make, so it's understandable! Treating the tapwater will help your fish live their best life without suffering from chlorine burns
I completely changed the water and moved my glofish to a smaller tank. Do I need to start the process as a new tank and wait 7 days adding the stabilizer before put in them back? Thanks for the info. Will follow your guide next time.
Very good tutorial, I feel comfortable going to do my first water change. I do have a question. When you say established tank and only needing to change your filter every few months instead of monthly, how long is the tank need to be up and running for the status "established"?
Excellent question...unfortunately I don't have a simple answer for you. It depends on the bioload in your tank, but I would say we're talking 6 months to 1 year.
That vacuuming is such a satisfying thing to watch. Can’t wait till I got poop to suck up! Do you test the water or just wait till it looks gross to start cleaning out? Or is this a routine weekly thing?
Thanks for this. I just got a new tank and was wondering how I would change the water. This is great information. Really appreciate your time making this
Dear Sir: The video was very informative and enjoyable. Although guppies are very hardy and can withstand the chlorine in an over 50% water change (don’t forget to subtract water displaced by the gravel and decorations) I’m sure that much chlorine is very uncomfortable for them, in particular “burning” their gills. Dechlorinators don’t actually remove chlorine from the water, but strengthen the “slime coat” on the fish. For their comfort, I would add “dechlorinator” when doing this large of a water change. Replacing the filter cartridge in a hang-on-the-back filter is expensive and counter-productive. It would be better to “optimize” the filter by using a sponge specifically made for aquarium use that fills as much of the compartment in the hang-on-the-back filter meant for a disposable filter cartridge as possible. That way, rather than having to purchase replacement filter cartridges, you can simply wring the sponge out in the used aquarium water from the water change, getting as much of the detritus out of it as possible, without killing off the beneficial bacteria which complete the nitrogen cycle for the tank. Additionally, the more frequently you do water changes (preferably at about 10 to 20%) the better conditions will be for the fish. I'd recommend small water changes at least every couple of weeks. To each his own, but I would recommend a backdrop for this tank. It will add a dimension of depth, making it more ascetically appealing and also give the fish an added feeling of security. You did a very nice job of this video and I applaud your efforts. Thank you for welcoming constructive criticism. Your fish look health and happy and that is the main point of the hobby. Thank you. Sincerely, New Subscriber, E. J. Brinegar
EJ! Firstly, thanks for becoming a new subscriber, I really appreciate it! Secondly, thank you for a constructive, well-written comment. I'm happy to get your feedback and you make a lot of great points. Where I'm located I have very good tap water, so I don't always feel the need to use dechlorinator, but I often will still. I should have highlighted that aspect of water changes a bit more in this video. As for the larger volume of water, I tend waver on performing regular maintenance. Sometimes I get 20% every couple weeks, but if I miss a few, I'll do a larger change, but I do know that smaller more frequent changes are preferred. As for the filter cartridge...I never thought of using an aquarium sponge instead!! That's a great word of advice. Someone actually asked me about replacing filter cartridges at all...to which I replied I'm going to do some research and answer the question on my next podcast, but I think the alternative of using a sponge is pretty awesome. Thanks for commenting!
Declorinators do remove chlorine and Chloramine by binding to them rendering them harmless. Chlorine itself will evaporate if the water sits for a short while. This is why water departments went to using Chloramine which does not break down the way chlorine does. Yes most water conditioners do have additives to help the slime coat but that's not why declorinators are used. If you fail to treat your water to remove Chloramine you'll have dead fish. While chlorine alone will breakdown quickly prolonged exposure will damage the gills, fins, and immune system killing the fish. This is especially true to many fish that require high quality water. Great video my friend love the tank!
Okay, so what you are saying is to take out the Filter and replace it with a Sponge. AND then when it comes to water changes remove whatever % of water and rinse out the sponge in that water and put it back because it has good bacteria that will colonize the new water you just added in your water change?????
Dear Christine Grimmond: Beneficial bacteria grows on all of the submerged surfaces in an aquarium. Using a sponge that fills the chamber maximizes the number of bacteria that come in contact with the tank water, as is passes through the sponge. A filter cartridge doesn't have as much surface area; clogs quickly; and, can't be used indefinitely. When you first put a sponge in the filter, it has to be colonized by bacteria. It is helpful to leave the used, filter cartridge in the tank for several days to give bacteria time to migrate to the sponge. Wring the sponge out in used aquarium water, when necessary, so that much of the bacteria remains in the sponge. Using chlorinated water would kill the bacteria. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar
Thank you for the info. I recently became the owner of an orphaned tank and fish that was way overdue for cleaning. I am going to look for a tank syphon and a new filter to at least get me started
Yeah, your the 1st video and the last video I need to see to clean my tank! Answered all my questions and was a short video, my opinion. Please tell me where you got your gravel vacuum. I looked on amazon and they all have open wide mouths. Don’t wanna suck up the gravel.
This video is so informative and as a new hobbyist I really appreciate it. I do have a quick question! I’ve read that turning your filter off and then back on can spew debris back into your tank and can be harmful for your fish. Is that true? If so, how do I avoid this when cleaning my tank?
Hi so how long after do you put your new fish in and how many fish for 12 litre tank gold fish and how many water changes do you use ph strips thank you for video KEEP SAFE
so when do you add chemicals such as stress coat etc? In your bucket? or after youve added tap water to the tank? when it says add (example) 5mls to a 10gallon tank. do you do it according to your tank size or the amount of water you replace?
Yes, that is a best practice. Where I was living when I made the video I had exceptional tap water, but I always recommended folks condition tap water when doing a water change or starting a tank!
If you have no fish in the tank while you are cycling, you'll want to do your water change after your cycle is complete. You want bacteria to build up in your tank during cycling and changing the water out will decrease the amount of bacteria building up. Good luck!
you don't treat the tap water? I'm new on this and we have a 10 gallon, they told us to treat the water. Also do you recommend a having a heater on the tank? and how else can I clean it? I don't have that cool tool you have to clean the glass. Thank you so much for doing this
Thanks, my guy! Great video! I’m gonna be doing my first water change today. Would it be okay to add the water conditioner and good bacteria to the water before I add it to the tank?
Best tutorial I’ve seen so far. I have a small bucket like yours when adding water. Do I put the conditioner for each time I fill the bucket? Like it takes two buckets to fill back the tank, so two times? And last time my tank had algae, can I clean it with a sponge?
I would say the only thing you really need to do is try to temperature match the water you'll be pouring in...extreme water temp differences could shock them!
The Fish Tank Guy Whoops sorry, I already learned ALOT this summer in keeping my goldfish. I felt dumb reading my comment again 😂 Thanks and keep up the good work!
I have a warmer for my tank so I’m sure tap water won’t be an issue if I try to get it near the same temp, I’ve just never had an aquarium before, I used to have a fish but it was in a bad, tiny tank.
I have a 55 gallon tank with 20 gold fish and 2 sucker fish. It is a new tank and not established. What do you recommend to add to the water for PH level control and de-chlorinate the tap water also how often to change the filter?
How new is the tank? Did you cycle the tank at all? If not, all of your fish are going to struggle and possibly die...I hope you did cycle first! As for what to add to the water, I swear by Tetra Aquasafe Plus!
It's a best practice to use a water conditioner when doing a freshwater water change. I didn't...but I had already known that my tap water where I lived was pretty good. You should definitely use one though, better safe than sorry.
I have some questions, is 10 gallons enough for a goldfish, and so am I able to put another in it for a friend for my other goldfish, and when putting new water in the bucket, do I put the right amount of water conditioner and bacteria before I dump the water in the tank. Hope this gets answered.
I am a noob and need to clean my tiny 3 gallon tank. Im looking at the little vacuums on Amazon and there are so many. Do you have specific recommendations for a brand? I have two tiny neons and a snail and they seem to be very happy campers but the tank is looking a bit grungy and I thought I should clean it. Your video is very helpful because I was about to dump the whole thing and wash everything, so it is a relief to know that just a little vacuuming and scrubbing the walls can do the trick. I want to do it right because I have really grown to love these little guys that I actually bought for my granddaughter when she was visiting last summer and it is my hope that they will still be here when she comes to visit again next summer!
do you need to let water sit before you change it? I heard you did like fill something up with water let it sit for a couple days then take some water out of the tank and put the water that was sitting for a few days into the tank or can you just put it in straight from the tap?
Hi there. Can you please tell me what aquarium you have in this video? I’ve said yes to my kids finally for getting guppies and am trying to find the best aquarium to use. Thanks!
I live on Lake Erie, (If that makes a difference) and the water is horrible so we definitely need the conditioner. I had to learn the hard way, losing some fish. If this could save anyone that grief, I just wanted to mention it. Also, I loved the video! Thanks!
I just started a new 5 gallon tank about 3 days ago with a Betta and my ammonia levels are super high. Should I perform a water change? And how often in the beginning of the cycle? Thanks!
Absolutely, perform a water change right away. Ammonia is very toxic to fish! Make sure that your water is conditioned, with ammonia levels so high right away, I wonder if your water source isn't the greatest. Definitely water change asap!
Hi! I’ll be doing my first water change soon for my betta. Quick question: when you jumped forward in time and about half the water was gone...did you just let the vac do that or how did you get the water out? Thanks so much for your video. Helped a lot.
Yep! If you finish cleaning your gravel before enough water is removed, you can just leave the vac in and it'll continue sucking out the water, and when a quarter/half of the water is gone, take out the vac. Good luck!
OK your tank decorations inspire me to get a little more ambitious. I just scrounged up a few pebbles, an old archway decoration, second hand, and a little dark green bottle. I like your opinions - I just set up a tank for a goldfish and I love to hear, don't bother with this and that. I would have had two fish but one died the first night.
We did exactly this because we spoke to the fish experts at persmart and our fish died while we were doing the change...we were devastated. We had about 3 weeks with the fish and did 2 water changes only bc the water was very cloudy. What did we do wrong 😭
Did you use water conditioner? What temperature was your tank at? There are a lot of factors that cause fish to die, but likely they are stressed in some way.
Hey I have a 15 gallon tall. I did a water change a few weeks ago. Everything was fine. However I did a quick water change today, even then I took out only maybe 2 gallons (if that maybe less) and then I added 2 gallons back and also I cleaned my decor since it was pretty dirty. I added 3 drops of water conditioner so I can eliminate the toxics in the water. My question is should I have put the water (2 gallons aside) and added the water condition first and let it sit for hours before I add it ? 2 of my fish were spazzing so I wasn't sure. ( my fish are hardy... Central American cichlids)
+Brian Santamaria Hmmm, I don't think you necessarily need to do that, but you should try to get the temperatures to match. Was there possibly a big disparity? That can shock fish easily.
Yes....some people have pristine water from the tap, but most do not. Where I grew up, we had excellent well water and it wasn't necessary to add water conditioner, but I would recommend you do just to be safe.
Hey I have a 10 gallon fresh water tank. This is my 1st fish tank and I've had it for a month. I can see some some of the water has evaporated.Does this mean I should go ahead and do a water change?
+TRILLER J you'll need to find a water change schedule that works for you. Some people have gotten upset that I don't do a Freshwater water change every two weeks... I can go months, but my system is stable. Once a month should be ok especially if your fish don't look stressed. Water evaporation isn't a sign you need a water change though, it's just a sign you need to add some water 😊
Question... idk if my aggressive fish died of age or if my 3 small parrot fish kept attacking it to the point of exhaustion type things but I've introduced them to my female parrot fish and not even a few weeks later I watched them peck away at it and found it dead lastnight. Any suggestions to why?? Its a 100 gallon tank so it can't be space related. I feed them every 24-26 hours. Just curious to what you think.
So my boyfriend and I very recently got a 55 gallon tank from someone who was getting rid of it. My boyfriend has had a tank before growing up but I have not and I’m not sure how long to wait before we clean it. I am going to order one of these vacuums but I’m not sure how often I should do it. And our pH is really high in our tap water so I was wondering if you think I should add the conditioner every time I change the water?
Firstly, yes, I would use a conditioner every time you perform a water change...I had excellent water when I made this video, but at my current house I always use conditioner, which is what I should have recommended to everyone. How often you do a water change really depends on how many fish you have, how often you feed, and filtration. In my freshwater tank, I could go a couple months between changes, but I had a relatively low bioload. I would say you should shoot for every 2 weeks (especially when the tank is young) and then at least once a month...but that's without me knowing your full setup :)
Should I unplug and take my heater out before I change my water? I've been told the heater needs to be completely submerged when plugged in or else it will break
Videos awesome it was a big help I don’t know how much water conditioner to put in for a specific amount if you could give me any tips on how to figure that out that would be awesome just don’t know if you can add too much
As long as you don't go crazy, I don't believe you can put too much in. Every conditioner out there will have guidelines and directions on the label as to how much you'd need to use. More than likely it's just a capful whenever you do a water change. Hope this helps.
This is definitely a question that I cannot answer! It all boils down to personal preference and what you like to see in your tank and also how much maintenance you want to do. I can make a couple statements in general though...if you want a more colorful tank, saltwater is the way to go, but if you want an easier to keep aquarium, freshwater is best :)
I do not have tap water, should I be putting some other type of conditioner in the water? Also when I clean the tank should I take the filters out and rinse them off or just leave them in there?
If you are not using tap water, do you use RODI water? If so...no need for conditioner. When you clean the tank it's always a good idea to rinse out the filter or replace them if they are looking super gnarly.
The Fish Tank Guy 9057 you are surely jesting? No water testing, no water conditioner in before adding new water. Not often enough , I cud go on . . . But he does seem a nice guy. The only reason his fish didn't die as soon as he added water is he must have no chemicals in his water supply. Most people do I'm afraid
Hey john...I appreciate the constructive criticism...and I'm glad that I come across as being a nice guy :) Haha...you are right, I don't typically test my water every time when doing water changes. I maybe should have added some more information into the video, but I was just making an assumption that most people know the quality of their water after setting up and establishing a tank. I do talk about adding water conditioner, but also mention that personally I haven't had any issues when not using it. Thanks for the comment, always am open to feedback!
Not all cleaner fish are created equal. I would give it a week or two and see what you think. If the glass is gathering on the glass, get yourself a magnet cleaner :)
Pet store scammed you by the way they dont really clean at all they poop more then they clean and get huge please do your research before getting a fish.
? Have a 10 gallon freshwater as well but water has been cloudy it cleared up for about a day its now been bout a week and has been cloudy if u move a plant or such u cam see debries floating all over would u say already time to clean?
Thank you for this, it was extremely helpful. I bought a very small "beginner tank" today as I have never had fish before. I did but the gravel vacuum to clean the tank when I need to, but what was the magnet you used called?
So my fish need to be kept in 23-25 watt heat, I’ve just gotten them today and a little clueless still! How would I warm water before adding or just use hot & cold tap to get it the same temp? I’m sorry I probably sound really stupid!🙈🤣
Have a new tank a set up with sand. Has the water tested and all levels are fine but the tank is cloudy. I did not rinse the sand (mistake on my part), will the cloudiness go away on its own? It’s been about 2 days
I am getting Glofish soon but I have city water..Should I buy spring water for my tank, or is it ok as long as I condition? Also what conditioner is best?
As long as your water isn't stinky, and doesn't have a strong chlorine/chemical smell, you should be able to use your city water with a conditioner...as long as you are setting up freshwater tank. I use AquaSafe (amzn.to/2lo9o5m), it has always worked very well for me!
What filter do you recommend. I’m changing by daughters out every week because the water is dirty and smells. She has a 10 gallon and I’m literally emptying it out.
Absolutely. Just make sure to rinse out the bucket pretty good. Some leftover gunk won't cause problems. The bigger issue would be using a bucket that was cleaned with soap or bleach (and not thoroughly rinsed), that's a major no no
Great! Oops I meant rinse, not wash :) Yes, I'll make sure to rinse well, thanks! And one more question I just thought of.. One of my tanks seems to be going through the new tank syndrome. I'm new to the fish hobby so didn't realize I should have cycled my tank before getting my betta fish. The fish is doing well but the water is very cloudy. Been like this about a month. Should I be doing 20% water changes like once a week? How long before cloudy water is gone? Thanks!!!
Thanks for making this so simple! I’m very new to this and this helped tremendously. How often would change the filter or water change on a smaller tank, like a 5 gallon?
I agree with @York a very small tank like that, you'll want to be diligent about water changes, once week or every other week, especially when the tank is newer.
from people trying to correct you and saying you sound like Kermit, you've shown what a nice and humble guy you are.
Well thank you...I appreciate that. I'm just making videos for fun and to possibly help some people out. I've always found that life is a bit easier if you don't take yourself too seriously :)
Yes I agree they were rude you do not sound like Kermit the Frog at all I mean come on
@MrBLESTER75 for question 1 just let it get room temperature
I love his voice it’s clear and soothing
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Thanks for watching! As a disclaimer, I would like to mention that you should ALWAYS use a water conditioner such as AquaSafe when adding tap water to your aquarium. I am lucky enough to be in a location where our tap water is free from most harmful chemicals, but for most people that is not the case. Sorry for leaving this out of the video, and good luck with your aquarium at home!
quick question! do you suggest the API water conditioner or the AquaSafe more?
@@caroa.2230 I have always have a good experience with Aquasafe, so that's my go to... That being said, I haven't used the API conditioner, but in general, I think API makes good products, especially in the freshwater space. Hope this helps!
If it's a new tank should I add some quickstart as well?
When you condition the water, do you add a full dose (i.e. 5ml for 10 gallon) or do you just condition the amount of new tap water that you’re adding?
@@tbhshy7364 either will work. I usually just treat the new water in putting in, but adding more conditioner will not hurt anything!
wow i find this tutorial very helpful and beautiful aquarium!
Thank you very much, glad to hear it!
What do I do if I have small pieces of gravel
Katdill you’ll have to try and avoid it
Woah.. your video was so easy to watch and understand without hurting my brain! You made something most people would make very difficult looking to something that was a piece of cake! Thank you! I’m glad I clicked on your link big time!
+1 👍🏽 Thank you for typing exactly what I was thinking 💭
thank you for your help. I am starting my own 10 gallon tank today and have many questions.
My dream is to eventually graduate to Saltwater tank.
first, I must startoff on smaller scale.
But still very important....... these little guys are counting on us to do the right things.
Definitely! Glad to hear you are starting a tank. I actually just checked out your video today and the tank is looking pretty nice! See how you like keeping the tank for a while and then maybe make the leap to saltwater :) Good luck!
Anna Cole same
Nice you got this
I got my 9 liter tank a long time ago then got my first fish and I'm also looking forward to saltwater tank with coral
Yes same helped me alot
Hey I know it’s been 4 years but how did I go I just started a 10 gallon and 29 gallon
“And you just unleash the kink” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Let it fly!
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Just put my betta in its new 2.5 gallon tank yesterday after much time of waiting to buy a tank. I'm a new fish owner so I'm taking things step by step. This video really helped. Thank you
You're welcome! Enjoy your new tank :)
Thank you for sharing your routine, I’m paranoid I’m going to cause my fish irreversible damage. It was reassuring to watch your video so that I know what to do when I clean my fish tank!
I think it’s important to condition the water before adding the new water to the tank. Other than that, very helpful video!
can you explain more on how to do that and how long? I know you add the dechlorinater to the new water ... but how do you mix it in before adding it to the tank?
Add the conditioner to the existing tank water before adding the new water. That’s what all the professionals do, so that’s what I do. I don’t see why adding it to the we are adding would be a huge issue though. I use seachem prime. With prime, you can add up to I believe 6 times the dosage and it will still be completely safe. So I just add a capful to my 45 gallon tank water which is enough for something like 50-60 gallons. Then add the water and everything is good. Seachem prime also removes a bunch of other toxic elements that may be in the tap water, as tap water varies in make up depending on the treatment facility and existing water per meters of your municipality. Definitely want to be conditioning water though. Chlorine is bad for fish and that is not debatable. Chlorine can also crash a tank by killing bacteria especially on a newer tank. This guy is giving some horrible advice on that part. It will effect the longevity and health of the fish if you add direct tap water and in some cases just flat out kill your fish.
@@Tinsletooth Will putting the conditioner in the water, with the fish, hurt the fish?
One of the best water change vids I have ever seen, and that is a beautiful tank....can def see the gravel "junk" getting taken up... Thanks for this video, you do an awesome job showing us how to do this!
I found this video very helpful, better than some of the others out there. I just started a new aquarium last week, I'm doing my first water change for a 20 gallon so this is what I needed. I only have one betta in and one decoration so I shouldn't have very many problems lol. Thank you!
20 gallon for one betta! Whooo boy, you are a nice fish owner, he must feel so FREE!! :)
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Yeah, I had him in a fish bowl but he got clamped fins and just looked kinda fuzzy or blurry. I put him in the 20 gallon and he looks so much better. I plan on getting him tankmates, there's so much room! First time fish owner 🤗
I recommend you get him a few luffy buddies its moss balls and live plants those plastic ones will wound its fins You could also add snails and some shrimp to help clean the plants and glass and use a heater Betta's need to be at least at 78 degrees they come from warm waters not cold. I raise betta's myself I think they are smart and beautiful.
Oh I forgot they need a hiding place but never add anything that has not been treated to be in a tank and never add real shells my friend killed all his fish that way. I have though used a pv pipe part before.
I've been researching as I go and that was my next step, moss balls and real plants! I've also ordered 6 small schooling fish. And I planned on getting ghost/glass shrimp and maybe some zebra snails? If I can find them. I also purchased my betta a "hammock", it's just a big rubber leaf. I got the heater before I put him in the 20 gallon 😆
Thank you for a clear and easy to understand tutorial. It will be my first time to use my siphon gadget to do water change in my 10 gallon fish tank, and you just answered the questions I have in my mind....thank you, my dear friend!
Instead of gravel, I have fine sand, but Im afraid if I vacuum the sand it will just suck up and not sink back down, will this happen or not and if it will how can I prevent it? Tysm!
Well, I've avoided fine sand just for this reason. It's very difficult and you will always pull some sand up with the yucky stuff. A slightly larger tube will encourage the lighter particles to get sucked up and leave the sand. Put the tube in the sand, watch the yucks fly up, then kink the hose and let the sand fall back down.
I got a goldfish three days ago. Thanks for this tutorial! I feel much more confident going into water changes :)
Thanks for the tank tips. I’m fairly new back to the aquarium world. Your info was very useful👍🏼
I'm glad it was helpful, good luck with your aquarium!
I bought my first 10 gallon tank. I’ve never taken care of fish but I am freaking out when it comes to cleaning the tank and the whole water change. I don’t want my glo fish to die!!
Don't worry, you'll do just fine. Don't replace a ton of water, try to get the temperature of the new water close to that of the aquarium, and be sure to condition the water. You'll be fine! :)
Thanks for making this fairly easy to understand, im currently doing my first water change and this video is definitely a huge help thanks!!
New fish owner here! Fount this video useful thank you so much I didn't know how I was going to start cleaning the tank lol I've never had fish in my life but my daughter wanted some so here I am doing research on how to properly care for her fish an the tank. I do have a question however where I live I wouldn't be able to add water just from the tap. How would I do that should I prepare the water before adding it ? Also its 3rd day of switching the fish from one tank to a bigger one but the water since then has gotten a lil foggy what should I do? An help is greatly appreciated
You'll definitely want to invest in some Tetra Water Conditioner, you can add that to your tank and hopefully it will clear up any issues you might have. Depending on how poor your water is, you can use the water conditioner and you'll be fine. If you can't use tap water, you'll want to buy reverse osmosis water from the grocery store. It's about 85 cents a gallon :) Good luck!
Great question lol
Great helpful video! My kids were just given a betta and a beautiful 3 gallon tank as a gift from a friend. She did get the water conditioner and the tank is equipped with a filter and aerator. However, I do not have a siphon/ gravel vac and really don't have the financial resources to be getting one anytime soon so I have a question. Is there another way to get the gravel as clean as necessary for the fish to be healthy? And is there another way to remove the water without causing the fish to be stressed or disrupt the environment? Any suggestions would be very greatly appreciated. Thanks for a great tutorial. Don't pay any attention to the jerks that are criticizing you and your methods and the ones who made fun of you. Your voice is very cute. Some people just don't know how to be kind.
Thank you! You made me feel a little better about using tap water in my fresh water tank. I was stressing that I need to use all these chemicals before using the water.
You do need to use water conditioner before putting tap water into the tank! Without it the fish will be slowly (or quickly) poisoned by chlorine and chloramines. It's a mistake a lot of people make, so it's understandable! Treating the tapwater will help your fish live their best life without suffering from chlorine burns
You should use it, the water conditioner isn’t expensive
I completely changed the water and moved my glofish to a smaller tank. Do I need to start the process as a new tank and wait 7 days adding the stabilizer before put in them back? Thanks for the info. Will follow your guide next time.
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Very good tutorial, I feel comfortable going to do my first water change. I do have a question. When you say established tank and only needing to change your filter every few months instead of monthly, how long is the tank need to be up and running for the status "established"?
Excellent question...unfortunately I don't have a simple answer for you. It depends on the bioload in your tank, but I would say we're talking 6 months to 1 year.
Thanks so much. Terrific. Very common sense not too much over the top and very pleasant to view! Thanks fish tank guy!
No problem, thank you for the comment and complement, I appreciate it!
your fish tank looks really nice and I love the decoration thank you so much for sharing☺
Thanks very much, thanks for viewing!
That vacuuming is such a satisfying thing to watch. Can’t wait till I got poop to suck up! Do you test the water or just wait till it looks gross to start cleaning out? Or is this a routine weekly thing?
Thanks for this. I just got a new tank and was wondering how I would change the water. This is great information. Really appreciate your time making this
You're welcome, I hope it helps!
Dear Sir:
The video was very informative and enjoyable. Although guppies are very hardy and can withstand the chlorine in an over 50% water change (don’t forget to subtract water displaced by the gravel and decorations) I’m sure that much chlorine is very uncomfortable for them, in particular “burning” their gills. Dechlorinators don’t actually remove chlorine from the water, but strengthen the “slime coat” on the fish. For their comfort, I would add “dechlorinator” when doing this large of a water change.
Replacing the filter cartridge in a hang-on-the-back filter is expensive and counter-productive. It would be better to “optimize” the filter by using a sponge specifically made for aquarium use that fills as much of the compartment in the hang-on-the-back filter meant for a disposable filter cartridge as possible. That way, rather than having to purchase replacement filter cartridges, you can simply wring the sponge out in the used aquarium water from the water change, getting as much of the detritus out of it as possible, without killing off the beneficial bacteria which complete the nitrogen cycle for the tank. Additionally, the more frequently you do water changes (preferably at about 10 to 20%) the better conditions will be for the fish. I'd recommend small water changes at least every couple of weeks.
To each his own, but I would recommend a backdrop for this tank. It will add a dimension of depth, making it more ascetically appealing and also give the fish an added feeling of security.
You did a very nice job of this video and I applaud your efforts. Thank you for welcoming constructive criticism. Your fish look health and happy and that is the main point of the hobby.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
New Subscriber,
E. J. Brinegar
EJ! Firstly, thanks for becoming a new subscriber, I really appreciate it! Secondly, thank you for a constructive, well-written comment. I'm happy to get your feedback and you make a lot of great points. Where I'm located I have very good tap water, so I don't always feel the need to use dechlorinator, but I often will still. I should have highlighted that aspect of water changes a bit more in this video. As for the larger volume of water, I tend waver on performing regular maintenance. Sometimes I get 20% every couple weeks, but if I miss a few, I'll do a larger change, but I do know that smaller more frequent changes are preferred. As for the filter cartridge...I never thought of using an aquarium sponge instead!! That's a great word of advice. Someone actually asked me about replacing filter cartridges at all...to which I replied I'm going to do some research and answer the question on my next podcast, but I think the alternative of using a sponge is pretty awesome. Thanks for commenting!
Declorinators do remove chlorine and Chloramine by binding to them rendering them harmless. Chlorine itself will evaporate if the water sits for a short while. This is why water departments went to using Chloramine which does not break down the way chlorine does. Yes most water conditioners do have additives to help the slime coat but that's not why declorinators are used. If you fail to treat your water to remove Chloramine you'll have dead fish. While chlorine alone will breakdown quickly prolonged exposure will damage the gills, fins, and immune system killing the fish. This is especially true to many fish that require high quality water. Great video my friend love the tank!
Thanks 💞😇☯️🌱🐟
Okay, so what you are saying is to take out the Filter and replace it with a Sponge. AND then when it comes to water changes remove whatever % of water and rinse out the sponge in that water and put it back because it has good bacteria that will colonize the new water you just added in your water change?????
Dear Christine Grimmond:
Beneficial bacteria grows on all of the submerged surfaces in an aquarium. Using a sponge that fills the chamber maximizes the number of bacteria that come in contact with the tank water, as is passes through the sponge. A filter cartridge doesn't have as much surface area; clogs quickly; and, can't be used indefinitely.
When you first put a sponge in the filter, it has to be colonized by bacteria. It is helpful to leave the used, filter cartridge in the tank for several days to give bacteria time to migrate to the sponge. Wring the sponge out in used aquarium water, when necessary, so that much of the bacteria remains in the sponge. Using chlorinated water would kill the bacteria.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
E. J. Brinegar
I’m actually getting a fish, so thanks for this! I wanted to learn how to clean the tank.
Thank you for this video I'm new to fish keeping and I was clueless on how to clean the tank
Great clip. Thank you. We are new fish owners and found it extremely helpful.
I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment, I wish you the best of luck with your new fish! :)
Thank you for the info. I recently became the owner of an orphaned tank and fish that was way overdue for cleaning. I am going to look for a tank syphon and a new filter to at least get me started
Great idea, good luck!
I would definitely add the water conditioner in the bucket of new water before you add it to the tank
Yeah, your the 1st video and the last video I need to see to clean my tank! Answered all my questions and was a short video, my opinion.
Please tell me where you got your gravel vacuum. I looked on amazon and they all have open wide mouths. Don’t wanna suck up the gravel.
nice video, it really will help me know how to do a water change with my 29 gallon aquarium. thanks man keep up the good work!
This video is so informative and as a new hobbyist I really appreciate it. I do have a quick question! I’ve read that turning your filter off and then back on can spew debris back into your tank and can be harmful for your fish. Is that true? If so, how do I avoid this when cleaning my tank?
The problem is that if you don't turn your filter off, you will break your filter.
this is super helpful i’ve been confused on how i should keep my tank clean. thank you so much!
Hi just wanted to let you know this video was really helpful for someone who just started this hobby :)
I would defo recommend to do water changes MUCH more often than once every 4 months. At least once a month
Thanks! I just got a tank and this is very helpful!
Hi so how long after do you put your new fish in and how many fish for 12 litre tank gold fish and how many water changes do you use ph strips thank you for video KEEP SAFE
so when do you add chemicals such as stress coat etc? In your bucket? or after youve added tap water to the tank? when it says add (example) 5mls to a 10gallon tank. do you do it according to your tank size or the amount of water you replace?
Did you condition the tap water before adding it ?
Yes, that is a best practice. Where I was living when I made the video I had exceptional tap water, but I always recommended folks condition tap water when doing a water change or starting a tank!
When starting a new tank when should water changes be done.After the cycling or during it? I started a 10 gallon a month ago
If you have no fish in the tank while you are cycling, you'll want to do your water change after your cycle is complete. You want bacteria to build up in your tank during cycling and changing the water out will decrease the amount of bacteria building up. Good luck!
you don't treat the tap water? I'm new on this and we have a 10 gallon, they told us to treat the water. Also do you recommend a having a heater on the tank? and how else can I clean it? I don't have that cool tool you have to clean the glass. Thank you so much for doing this
Thanks, my guy! Great video!
I’m gonna be doing my first water change today. Would it be okay to add the water conditioner and good bacteria to the water before I add it to the tank?
Best tutorial I’ve seen so far. I have a small bucket like yours when adding water. Do I put the conditioner for each time I fill the bucket? Like it takes two buckets to fill back the tank, so two times? And last time my tank had algae, can I clean it with a sponge?
Thanks! Do I need to be careful when adding water back? Will it stress my goldfish?
I would say the only thing you really need to do is try to temperature match the water you'll be pouring in...extreme water temp differences could shock them!
The Fish Tank Guy Whoops sorry, I already learned ALOT this summer in keeping my goldfish. I felt dumb reading my comment again 😂
Thanks and keep up the good work!
I have a warmer for my tank so I’m sure tap water won’t be an issue if I try to get it near the same temp, I’ve just never had an aquarium before, I used to have a fish but it was in a bad, tiny tank.
I have a 55 gallon tank with 20 gold fish and 2 sucker fish. It is a new tank and not established. What do you recommend to add to the water for PH level control and de-chlorinate the tap water also how often to change the filter?
How new is the tank? Did you cycle the tank at all? If not, all of your fish are going to struggle and possibly die...I hope you did cycle first! As for what to add to the water, I swear by Tetra Aquasafe Plus!
Maybe i misses it, but when you poured the tap water in, did you declourinate the water? Is it necessary?
It's a best practice to use a water conditioner when doing a freshwater water change. I didn't...but I had already known that my tap water where I lived was pretty good. You should definitely use one though, better safe than sorry.
I have some questions, is 10 gallons enough for a goldfish, and so am I able to put another in it for a friend for my other goldfish, and when putting new water in the bucket, do I put the right amount of water conditioner and bacteria before I dump the water in the tank. Hope this gets answered.
I am a noob and need to clean my tiny 3 gallon tank. Im looking at the little vacuums on Amazon and there are so many. Do you have specific recommendations for a brand? I have two tiny neons and a snail and they seem to be very happy campers but the tank is looking a bit grungy and I thought I should clean it. Your video is very helpful because I was about to dump the whole thing and wash everything, so it is a relief to know that just a little vacuuming and scrubbing the walls can do the trick. I want to do it right because I have really grown to love these little guys that I actually bought for my granddaughter when she was visiting last summer and it is my hope that they will still be here when she comes to visit again next summer!
Aww! You have a terrible son/daughter, then. Why would they let you see her only once a year? 🥺
do you need to let water sit before you change it? I heard you did like fill something up with water let it sit for a couple days then take some water out of the tank and put the water that was sitting for a few days into the tank or can you just put it in straight from the tap?
I love the decorations
Thank you!
This tutorial is so specific well done
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching and the nice comment.
Very clear video. Thank you, this has helped me with my guppies and my mystery snail.
LOVE the tank, man! Wow crystal clear water, Gorgeous decor! Happy Chinese New Year BTW🌃🐽
Thank you! Really appreciate you checking out the video!
Hi there. Can you please tell me what aquarium you have in this video? I’ve said yes to my kids finally for getting guppies and am trying to find the best aquarium to use. Thanks!
I live on Lake Erie, (If that makes a difference) and the water is horrible so we definitely need the conditioner. I had to learn the hard way, losing some fish. If this could save anyone that grief, I just wanted to mention it. Also, I loved the video! Thanks!
Sure thing, I appreciate it! I'm from Erie, PA by the way :)
I just started a new 5 gallon tank about 3 days ago with a Betta and my ammonia levels are super high. Should I perform a water change? And how often in the beginning of the cycle? Thanks!
Absolutely, perform a water change right away. Ammonia is very toxic to fish! Make sure that your water is conditioned, with ammonia levels so high right away, I wonder if your water source isn't the greatest. Definitely water change asap!
Hi! I’ll be doing my first water change soon for my betta. Quick question: when you jumped forward in time and about half the water was gone...did you just let the vac do that or how did you get the water out? Thanks so much for your video. Helped a lot.
Yep! If you finish cleaning your gravel before enough water is removed, you can just leave the vac in and it'll continue sucking out the water, and when a quarter/half of the water is gone, take out the vac. Good luck!
Your tank is beautiful!
Thanks, I really wish I have kept up with it a little better. I should do an update on my remaining freshwater tanks! Thanks for your comment :)
OK your tank decorations inspire me to get a little more ambitious. I just scrounged up a few pebbles, an old archway decoration, second hand, and a little dark green bottle. I like your opinions - I just set up a tank for a goldfish and I love to hear, don't bother with this and that. I would have had two fish but one died the first night.
We did exactly this because we spoke to the fish experts at persmart and our fish died while we were doing the change...we were devastated. We had about 3 weeks with the fish and did 2 water changes only bc the water was very cloudy. What did we do wrong 😭
Did you use water conditioner? What temperature was your tank at? There are a lot of factors that cause fish to die, but likely they are stressed in some way.
Do you have a water softener? Because with a water softener you cannot use that water for a freshwater tank.
After you put the new tap water in after the water change, do you put water conditioner in? or you don't have to?
Wow grate video. Easy to understand, step by steps helped a lot. Wonderful tank as well. Thanks for the great video!
Thank you! I'm adopting a beta, and I want to learn all this before I actually got one.
Thank you for doing actual research! There are a lot of people who do not properly care for their betta.
Hey I have a 15 gallon tall. I did a water change a few weeks ago. Everything was fine. However I did a quick water change today, even then I took out only maybe 2 gallons (if that maybe less) and then I added 2 gallons back and also I cleaned my decor since it was pretty dirty. I added 3 drops of water conditioner so I can eliminate the toxics in the water. My question is should I have put the water (2 gallons aside) and added the water condition first and let it sit for hours before I add it ? 2 of my fish were spazzing so I wasn't sure. ( my fish are hardy... Central American cichlids)
+Brian Santamaria Hmmm, I don't think you necessarily need to do that, but you should try to get the temperatures to match. Was there possibly a big disparity? That can shock fish easily.
Should you add water conditioner to the tap water to get rid of the chlorine or whatever?
Yes....some people have pristine water from the tap, but most do not. Where I grew up, we had excellent well water and it wasn't necessary to add water conditioner, but I would recommend you do just to be safe.
Hey I have a 10 gallon fresh water tank. This is my 1st fish tank and I've had it for a month. I can see some some of the water has evaporated.Does this mean I should go ahead and do a water change?
+TRILLER J you'll need to find a water change schedule that works for you. Some people have gotten upset that I don't do a Freshwater water change every two weeks... I can go months, but my system is stable. Once a month should be ok especially if your fish don't look stressed. Water evaporation isn't a sign you need a water change though, it's just a sign you need to add some water 😊
Thank you very much for your video! I love being a fish keeper!
Question... idk if my aggressive fish died of age or if my 3 small parrot fish kept attacking it to the point of exhaustion type things but I've introduced them to my female parrot fish and not even a few weeks later I watched them peck away at it and found it dead lastnight. Any suggestions to why?? Its a 100 gallon tank so it can't be space related. I feed them every 24-26 hours. Just curious to what you think.
Hi, thank you for your tutorial, it's very helpful. I have a question, what would you do if the tank water is cloudy after you change it?
So my boyfriend and I very recently got a 55 gallon tank from someone who was getting rid of it. My boyfriend has had a tank before growing up but I have not and I’m not sure how long to wait before we clean it. I am going to order one of these vacuums but I’m not sure how often I should do it. And our pH is really high in our tap water so I was wondering if you think I should add the conditioner every time I change the water?
Firstly, yes, I would use a conditioner every time you perform a water change...I had excellent water when I made this video, but at my current house I always use conditioner, which is what I should have recommended to everyone. How often you do a water change really depends on how many fish you have, how often you feed, and filtration. In my freshwater tank, I could go a couple months between changes, but I had a relatively low bioload. I would say you should shoot for every 2 weeks (especially when the tank is young) and then at least once a month...but that's without me knowing your full setup :)
Should I unplug and take my heater out before I change my water? I've been told the heater needs to be completely submerged when plugged in or else it will break
Videos awesome it was a big help I don’t know how much water conditioner to put in for a specific amount if you could give me any tips on how to figure that out that would be awesome just don’t know if you can add too much
As long as you don't go crazy, I don't believe you can put too much in. Every conditioner out there will have guidelines and directions on the label as to how much you'd need to use. More than likely it's just a capful whenever you do a water change. Hope this helps.
Is freshwater tank or saltwater tank is the best
This is definitely a question that I cannot answer! It all boils down to personal preference and what you like to see in your tank and also how much maintenance you want to do. I can make a couple statements in general though...if you want a more colorful tank, saltwater is the way to go, but if you want an easier to keep aquarium, freshwater is best :)
I do not have tap water, should I be putting some other type of conditioner in the water? Also when I clean the tank should I take the filters out and rinse them off or just leave them in there?
If you are not using tap water, do you use RODI water? If so...no need for conditioner. When you clean the tank it's always a good idea to rinse out the filter or replace them if they are looking super gnarly.
Thanks for the video and great video. Videos like this is great for the newcomers in the hobby.
The Fish Tank Guy 9057 you are surely jesting? No water testing, no water conditioner in before adding new water. Not often enough , I cud go on . . . But he does seem a nice guy. The only reason his fish didn't die as soon as he added water is he must have no chemicals in his water supply. Most people do I'm afraid
Hey john...I appreciate the constructive criticism...and I'm glad that I come across as being a nice guy :) Haha...you are right, I don't typically test my water every time when doing water changes. I maybe should have added some more information into the video, but I was just making an assumption that most people know the quality of their water after setting up and establishing a tank. I do talk about adding water conditioner, but also mention that personally I haven't had any issues when not using it. Thanks for the comment, always am open to feedback!
I bought a little leopard sucker fish so should I still be scraping the walls with the magnets or do you think my one little dude can do enough?
Not all cleaner fish are created equal. I would give it a week or two and see what you think. If the glass is gathering on the glass, get yourself a magnet cleaner :)
Not trying be a jerk but it's a plecostomis aka pleco, what size tank do you have?
Pet store scammed you by the way they dont really clean at all they poop more then they clean and get huge please do your research before getting a fish.
his fish are so tiny
what if they go in the siphon 😮
+Mohammed Hussain I'm extra careful 😊
And I noticed his fish seem to stay at the very top..
@@Wokewomen2024 They know, they're smarter than they look!
? Have a 10 gallon freshwater as well but water has been cloudy it cleared up for about a day its now been bout a week and has been cloudy if u move a plant or such u cam see debries floating all over would u say already time to clean?
Yes, it sounds like you need to do a water change. Make sure you are not overfeeding the aquarium. How many fish do you have in it?
Just got a tank for the first time. This video was very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for this, it was extremely helpful. I bought a very small "beginner tank" today as I have never had fish before. I did but the gravel vacuum to clean the tank when I need to, but what was the magnet you used called?
It's been 3 years, did you find the magnet?
@@TheMegillahguerrilla it's been a year, have *you* found the magnet?
@@evelyngonzalez901 Mag-Float-30 Small Glass Aquarium Cleaner (w/Scraper Option) a.co/d/7Z4V4As I’ve never seen that before, I found it
Mag-Float-30 Small Glass Aquarium Cleaner (w/Scraper Option) a.co/d/7Z4V4As
I dont have a gravel cleaner so would it just be easier to take all the decor and gravel out and clean it seperatly and then put it back in?
I know this seems like a silly question but what filter do you have? What filtration brand do you have for your tank I mean?
This was very informative. Thank you! I subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
How many caps of conditioner or aqua safe for a 10 gallon tank? If I use filtered water do I still have to put conditioner?
So my fish need to be kept in 23-25 watt heat, I’ve just gotten them today and a little clueless still! How would I warm water before adding or just use hot & cold tap to get it the same temp? I’m sorry I probably sound really stupid!🙈🤣
Have a new tank a set up with sand. Has the water tested and all levels are fine but the tank is cloudy. I did not rinse the sand (mistake on my part), will the cloudiness go away on its own? It’s been about 2 days
I am getting Glofish soon but I have city water..Should I buy spring water for my tank, or is it ok as long as I condition? Also what conditioner is best?
As long as your water isn't stinky, and doesn't have a strong chlorine/chemical smell, you should be able to use your city water with a conditioner...as long as you are setting up freshwater tank. I use AquaSafe (amzn.to/2lo9o5m), it has always worked very well for me!
@@TheFishTankGuy- Thank you
What filter do you recommend. I’m changing by daughters out every week because the water is dirty and smells. She has a 10 gallon and I’m literally emptying it out.
If you have. a planted aquarium - do you still need to syphon the soil sediment?
Do you add the conditioner in the tank while the fish are in there or add the conditioner when the water is in the bucket?
Thank you so much! I was confused on how to clean my tanks but this helped so much :)
I have a question.. Can I use the same bucket I'm using to put the old water in, then dump it, wash it out, and use it again for the new water?
Absolutely. Just make sure to rinse out the bucket pretty good. Some leftover gunk won't cause problems. The bigger issue would be using a bucket that was cleaned with soap or bleach (and not thoroughly rinsed), that's a major no no
Great! Oops I meant rinse, not wash :) Yes, I'll make sure to rinse well, thanks!
And one more question I just thought of.. One of my tanks seems to be going through the new tank syndrome. I'm new to the fish hobby so didn't realize I should have cycled my tank before getting my betta fish. The fish is doing well but the water is very cloudy. Been like this about a month. Should I be doing 20% water changes like once a week? How long before cloudy water is gone? Thanks!!!
What can I clean the tank walls with of I don’t have that gadget you have? Would paper towel work?
You can use a sponge...just make sure it contains ZERO soap or any other chemicals. Get yourself a plain sponge and use it exclusively for your tank.
What magnafloat glass cleaner would you recommend i just bought a 37 gallon tank and want to be prepared
How many gallon your tank is? I want to start a small fish tank due to the small apartment.
I would recommend starting out with a tank no smaller than 10 gallons. A 10 gallon tank is manageable as a starter!
Thanks I’m still fairly new at this fish stuff. What kind of a filter are you using.
Thanks for making this so simple! I’m very new to this and this helped tremendously. How often would change the filter or water change on a smaller tank, like a 5 gallon?
I think it’s supposed to be like every two weeks
I agree with @York a very small tank like that, you'll want to be diligent about water changes, once week or every other week, especially when the tank is newer.