Hi Ian. I followed your advice with 50% water changed and add the beneficial bacteria plus Prim water condition. Yesterday. Today for my pleasant surprise Nitrite is 0 and nitrate 5.00 ppm . I suppose I will keep texting the water for the next few days to make sure no reverse nitrite then can add few more small fish? Thanks for all your great advices.
I've watched dozens and dozens of videos on this and this is the first time I've clearly understood it. Great content for me, the beginner, and you're a great teacher!
Thanks, I appreciate hearing that! I remember starting this hobby and feeling the same way. So I try to tailor my content for the beginners out there. Enjoy the journey! There's a lot to learn
Same as other comments - your videos ARE SO SIMPLE to understand, thank you. I am 35 YO but have a fish tank for the first time and the learning curve has been quite steep. You channel is a god sent
I’ve watched every nitrogen cycle video on TH-cam and this is the best one. I didn’t know the bacteria actually consume and transform the ammonia into nitrite
Just getting started. Bought a house 8 years ago with a 350L tank embedded in the man cave bar . Ignored it for 8 years but now got the bug. Set it up last weekend with filter, lighting, heater, aeration and substrate. Week in and desperate to add fish but watching your videos I’ll be patient for at least another week as added some bacteria kick start from week 1 so hoping 2 weeks will do it. Love your content.
You shared the bit of information about tank cycling that I was most confused about. I was confused about tank cycling and how an 80% water change wouldn’t cause you to restart the tank cycle… It is because the helpful bacteria doesn’t live in the water column!! Everything has clicked for me now. Thank you!
I can't stress enough how much your video helped me. I watched hundreds of videos, and none was better than yours. I rarely comment on TH-cam, but in this case, I had to. Excellent content, I'll stay tuned!
Thank you so much! Because of your videos, i was able to save my fish through "quarantine". so happy with seachem products, though its expensive😂 Started with this hobby about 3 weeks ago and hopeful that me and my fishes would survive! Thanks for your simple and direct explanation. God bless!
I’m planning to get a tank after moving in a month or so & have been visiting lots of different aquatic sites. This is the best explanation of how to cycle a new tank from scratch that I have found. Well done & thank you, sir.
Very knowledgeable!!! This I very important to know especially for the new people that come into the fish Hobby!! Hit that button!!! Not knew to the hobby but you never know what you can learn!!!
im watching ur playlist for beginners ,and all i can say is ur freaking brilliant 😍 i just setup my new aquarium,& im getting all the info i needed from ur channel ..million thank u bro
Dude thank you so much for this video. There are a ton of tank specialist videos just showing off their extended knowledge without regard to the viewer. Extremely confusing. I’m a smart guy, but I’m no chemist or college grad. I’m going to be following every video you make, thanks for your content my man. I’m setting up a 40 gallon for my kid’s yellow belly slider, this helped me out a lot.
Just want to thank you for sharing all of your amazing knowledge!! Love all of your content! Have my first 75g Mbuna tank and love it. Has been up and running very successful for 3 years. On my 3rd batch of fry already. All my fish started small and have grown together. Have had several fresh water tanks but never African Cichlids. Have researched and learned a lot! Mostly from you. TY !!
This is the first video that made sense for me. I have 2 beautiful Goldfish and thought I had cycled my tank before getting them but realize i didn't do it correctly. So now I have a tank with my goldfish in it that isn't cycled after 4 months and now having ammonia issues. I know now what I'm doing wrong. I'm too clean! lol I have over cleaned my filters and decorations. Realizing now to leave those alone. I'm currently doing the water change, adding the stability etc and leaving my media alone. I hope my goldfish are strong and will survive my rookie status because I love them so much. I will continue educating myself with your videos. Thank you for keeping things simple and understandable. ❤️
Hey KaveMan, thanks bud! I'm an experienced aquarium hobbyist and I searched the web for over an hour looking for the best explanation of the nitrogen cycle I could find for a beginner acquaintance of mine to get him properly introduced to the concept of the nitrogen cycle and why it is so important. He recently opened a badly needed bait shop here in town but has had some problems keeping the minnows healthy. I looked at his set up a few weeks ago and the problem was obvious... highly inadequate biological, as well as mechanical filtration, hence high ammonia levels. The water was even a little cloudy. From my hobbyist point of view, I saw the problem immediately. I asked him about his water change schedule... it was 100% once a week. Ugh! After a short discussion about it, I offered to guide him in building a dual 55g barrel filtration system and plumb it through his 5 bait tanks totalling about 600g of water. But first, he needs to understand how and why it works... and how and why it can fail. I wanted to find a very clear but straight forward explanation that wasn't a childish cartoon and your video is perfect! Keep up the good work and thanks again, you just made my job a little easier!
Best concise explanation and presentation, which flowed without any hesitation and useless rambling. Brilliantly edited with more than adequate links provided in the "Read More" Section . Thanks KaveMan...Subscribed...🙂
You are by FAR the most high quality ,clearest, direct, informative and to the point videos on the hobby Bless you for your videos, I can't get enough, thank you
Wow, thank you so much! 😁 Glad you're finding the channel helpful! BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
I saw that 10 common mistake video, and I thought that it was really good; I've been making my living for the past 35 or so years, and that video covered almost EXACTLY what I always try to get across to anyone that I am trying to either do it themselves or to have me service it for them. I actually was able to predict each issue that you spoke about before you actually said it! And almost in the exact same order that I tell people about. It covered even a few issues that I still hadn't learned until I had already been doing it for 10-15 years! Now it's been a good 35+ years, and I'm still always open to learning more. But, yes, it's all about providing the proper conditions essential to the given species' actual needs. And of course the things in OUR/YOUR immediate environment that will affect the conditions in the tank! An excellent video, and I would even recommend that newcomers watch and learn from... Please get in touch with me; we might be able to do each other some kind of good things.... I have some references if you want; I've got a couple of clients that I've had for over 30 years...
@@KaveManAquatics I'm more impressed with you still reading comments on a 2 year old video. Earned my sub just for that alone. Just bought my first tank today (2 foot) and have been watching your beginners guide, i can't wait to add fish next week. Stay awesome dude. Thanks for the uploads.
This is the best way I've had the Nitrogen cycle explained! I've only sort of understood it until now. Thank you for all of your videos they are amazing for us beginners and make me feel like less of a beginner! Just a question - if I add Stability to the tank for 7 days as per the bottle, do i then need to add fish to keep ammonia levels correct for the bacteria that's in the tank? Would the beneficial bacteria die off if I don't add fish at this time, or right after it?
Your thought process is correct. Your tank needs and ammonia source for the Stability to work correctly. You could ghost feed the tank which will create ammonia or you could add 1 or 2 small fish to get it started. Either way will work. 😊
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Just got my first Fish tank as an adult. Stumbled on your channel as I was doing research on Seachem Stability, great videos! I "won" my first fish and my daughters school carnival, So I had to start my Cycle with live fish. I am on day 3 and "Goldie" is still alive. You do us beginners such a great service. Thank you!
Thanks for the explanation of tank "cycling". A lot of aquarium gurus throw the term around, forgetting that beginners have NO CLUE to what they are referring.
My pleasure! I try to keep the beginners in mind here! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
I'm glad I found your channel so soon! I was reading the comments, and apparently, it's not easy to find simple beginner videos. I had a 10 gallon years ago with decent success, but I am getting a bigger tank this time. It was a bit intimidating to go 30+ gallon tank. I feel like a beginner again since it's been about 17 years since I've had a tank. Thank you! Your videos are informative, put in layman's terms, and I found them super helpful. 👌
Super glad to hear that! Welcome back to the hobby! 😊😊 Yes, this is a very beginner friendly channel and even has an entire playlist for beginners. Check it out here - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
I don’t know where all the emphasis came into play on cycling fresh water aquariums. POINT BLANK , stores are selling chemicals. I have had some form of fish tank or 1000s of gallons of tanks since 1984, and spent 7 years working professionally in a store that was almost exclusively a cichlid store. Your staple cichlids Mbuna, South Americans , Central Americans are almost unaffected during a fresh water cycle, in fact the more you add the faster the tank cycles. I do agree with most of what’s this bus says and he has the passion for the fish and I love to see that, and he is correct in the declorinators , I recommend API Stress Syme (If they still make it) API Stress Coat ( has saved more fish than I can count) Api Quick Start is ok , I never saw a big benefit to it. What you do need to do is get a good filter (marineland emperor 400 bio-wheel) or similar You do need the proper substrate for the type of cichlids ie…. Pea gravel , bag gravel, rocks for Central/South American , crushed coral for African Malawi , Victoria, and Tanganyikans. With exceptions, No you can’t fresh cycle a tank with Discus or Angelfish or any more brittle cichild species. So my checklist 1. Know you pr PH at the tap (unless Ro/Di is used) know your species requirements ( get a good ph test kit Salafort, or Rea Sea, API test kits are inaccurate garbage) 2. Get your tank up to desired heat, gets good submersible heater 3. Pick the right substrate for the fish you desire (caribe sea does sell precycled wet substrate that is really good , but really expensive and not needed) 4. Float your new fish in new tank for 30 minutes ( this is the only time i will tell you this, use fish tank water in bag from pet store to help bacteria start) after that introduction of store bacteria , you need to stay away from store bacteria it can be problematic and in some cases catastrophic.
THANK YOU for thinking of those of us who are just starting the hobby. I really do appreciate what is probably very basic to experienced fish keepers. Thank you!
I agree with almost everything this video says; great job on that 😎👍 However, if you add beneficial bacteria in a tank with no fish (nothing that is actively producing waste), won't the beneficial bacteria die because there is nothing in the tank that is producing ammonia? **even the Quick Start. It is beneficial bacteria, but won't they die if there are no fish producing waste...
That is correct! This is why when using bacteria in bottle products, they work best when there's already fish in the tank producing ammonia for the bacteria to eat. 😁
Kev... I love how you explain everything in such an easy to understand way. You stressed about de-chlorising the tapwater you put in the tank. To all fresh aquamen and aquawomen all around the world... Different countries use different ways to filter and clean their water that you'll get from the tap. There are several tools available to check the chemical compounds in the water. Because I'm Dutch, I know that the water from the tap in The Netherlands is by itself usable in an aquarium, without the need to de-chlorise it. However depending on the area, it may have fluctuating Ph levels. I do not know about other countries! So if you are in the USA, you may want to follow Kev's instructions to the letter... but for other countries, you may have to do some research on your local tapwater.
New to your channel and I already love you. Not only are you relatable, you seem like family. Thanks for all the topics you post and congrats on the app! I work in IT and was wondering if there was anything like this out there. Can't wait to begin using it. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I try to be as authentic as possible here and always get straight to the point 😁 The app has had some bugs in its initial launch but we've corrected many of them in our first update which will be available next week! Would love to hear your feedback on it 😁💪
Wow great channel man. I’ve been doing a lot of research on freshwater tanks lately and your videos are the best. Clear and concise info presented very well. Subscribed! 😊
i have watched a million you tube videos on everything Fish will be new hobby and I really enjoy your humour and simple ways you explaine issues !!! well done I have only ever subscribed to one other channel in 8 years of you tube
Wow! That means a lot to me, thank you so much for the positive feedback! And thanks for the sub! Hope the rest of the channel continues to be helpful and entertaining for you 😁
I've been watching and learning through your videos. Of course I got somewhat nervous the other during fish-in cycle with ammonia at almost 8ppm and did partial water change and rearranged media setup my 07 canister. 3 days after, the fish were "thriving" as if there wasn't anything going on, but I just overdosed prime and stability and now I finally see nitrites and very little nitrates, yay!!! Thank you
Hi, I have been watching your videos. We are very new to African cichlids. I love your videos because you explain things in a way we all can understand. Even more important you show us how to do things very throughly. About a year ago we lived in Delaware. We had a discus tank. We live in Florida now and have really fallen in love with African Cichlids. We will be getting our 120 gal aquarium in a few weeks. Very excited! Watching your videos has taught us a lot we didn’t know or do. Thanks for doing the videos and for all of your help. You are appreciated.
Thank you George! That positive feedback is very appreciated! Im glad I was able to help and get you guys into African Cichlids! 😊 I also have a course launching soon on everything you need to know about keeping African Cichlids, Join the waiting list if your interested to be notified of the launch! kavemanaquatics.com/keeping-african-cichlids
Thank you. I think I know what I did wrong. My turtle tank water had perfect numbers, but I let it go for a few weeks and then did a total cleaning, including the rocks on the bottom. Now, the pH is too low and the nitrates are way too high. I will keep changing the water until it is fixed. You explained that perfect. It makes total sense now. Thank you again.
Aloha from Oahu. Great videos, refreshing my memory as I start the hobby again and perfect videos for teaching my kids who are just as involved with our tank. Mahalo 🤙🏽
I really love how you explain everything and do subtle shoutouts to click on different videos and subscribe. You’re very charismatic. Thanks for posting and I am subscribed
Just set up a fresh water tank (a humble 29 gallon one) and this video was sooo helpful. I could not for the life of me figure out how the cycle would be complete, without the fish, yet you can't add the fish without the cycle being complete, make it make sense lol. and you did! Thank you!! My 5 year old son and I can't wait to add a few fish to our new tank!
So glad you and your boy enjoyed it and found it helpful! 😊 Here's a great playlist for beginners that'll be helpful too - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Thanks for this great video! I just started my "fish keeper' journey yesterday with a fresh new tank and used the Stability option. Happy to see this video and get confirmation on my decision! 1 dose x 7 days 🙂 Keep doing an awesome job!
Glad it was helpful bro! Welcome to this great hobby, remember to enjoy the journey, it's always about growth and you never stop learning! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Thanks this is helpful my dad has been doing this for like 10 years I just started between you and him I’ll good! Just lost a blood parrot and cichlid that were given to me but now I can start fresh with my own fish
Hi. I'm new to ur channel and I must say that out of all the videos I've watched explaining the nitrogen cycle this is the one I understand the best. So simple and to the point. And I too was of the misconception that the bacteria were in the water-as I've heard many times- so I'd be afraid to do too huge water changes. I owned a fish tank and it failed many times but I'm trying to start again cause I love it. So watching ur and loving ur videos.
My pleasure bro! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh.html
I listen to your video and I do have to say this is the first time I heard it the way you said it so that I could understand what was being said! Now my question is? I have one betta in each tank I have six of them.. I just purchased a new heater in 25 w and it's still not warming up my tank the water is still cool! Why isn't the water warming up? 2nd question ❓ I never knew about the cycles in the way that you explained it! I never knew anything about that? And yes I would wait about 2 to 3 days and then I would buy a new fish and put it in their tank. They often lived but sometimes they died.. So probably I introduced them to the tank too early. 3rd question ❓ And I actually never really took half of the water out I usually would take all of the water out and start all over again! So now I need your help in knowing what to do in starting up a betta tank! What TO DO? OR NOT TO DO? IS IT THE SAME WAY THAT YOU EXPLAINED ABOUT THE OTHER FISH? PLEASE HELP, I THOUGHT I KNEW ABOUT MY BETTA FISH BUT SINCE I'VE LISTENED TO YOU...I'M ACTUALLY DOING IT ALL WRONG! 4th QUESTION ❓ WHAT KIND OF WATER SHOULD I BE PUTTING IN THE BETTA TANK? IS THERE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF WATER I SHOULD BE USING? THANK YOU! P.S. YOU'RE A GREAT TEACHER! AND YOUR TANKS LOOK BEAUTIFUL 🐠🐟🐡🐠🐟 🐠🐡🐟 I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME ANSWER SOME OF THE BETTA QUESTIONS ⁉️ THANKS..WAITING FOR A REPLY🐟🐠
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful! 😁 Checkout my beginners playlist, it’ll be very helpful - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html&si=RCl5M2HUNs-_bsMP
Hi Kev, many thanks for these easy to follow videos, i live near London, and had a horror story on my first tank, losing all my fish because of lack of knowledge, left a bad taste in the mouth, have got it right now, thanks to your tuition. many thanks.
I’ve just got a new tank well I say new I’ve had it a while but never been told anything till now when I had issues with my tank bacterial bloom and woke up with all my fish dead but now I know what to do I’ve cleaned my tank started over I put bio balls in my filter to start it as I was told it works but after watching your video it’s give me a bit more of a idea
So I’ve never heard of having to cycle before adding fish… Error #1 has already happened, fish seem fine, what can I do to make sure nothing happens? Any information helps. Thank you for your awesome videos, it helps a lot!
Sup Kave. Thx for the info. I’m listening to you as I redo this tank and twice again this f cycle. Chemicals, money, WC’s, Starving fish…what’s next lol. So frustrating!!
It can be frustrated in the beginning, theres tons to learn. Just dont forget to enjoy this learning process. It's part of the journey 😊 I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Yellow Kev. I love your videos,I find them very informative. I am a beginner to the hobby. I started with a 10 gallon kit and then upgraded to a 29 gallon and now I have a 55 gallon. I have been able to keep 3 yellow labs,3 yellow tail acei,3 Rusty’s,3 gouramis,4 San Juan Cory’s,2 neon tetras and 2 plecos as a community tank. So far they all get along and there’s no fighting. As far as the water,it’s pretty clean all the time but not as clear as yours. Does purigen really work?
You are amazing! I am so grateful to have found you! I am a novice, got a couple fish for my dog, yes…he loves fish, all but one died, and now he is the size of a lake trout in a 10 gallon tank. Got a 29 gallon tank and have to learn how to set it up for him, Winston. If he dies, my dog, Kiko, will be devastated! Ugh What pressure, plus I LOVE Winston!! Anyway, the part about feeding too much was very informative to me. (I think it was in this video.) Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Bummer I have to wait a week, but good to know. Fish me luck….. I mean Wish 😂😂 Peace Handsome
Welcome to the hobby! I have to say this is the first time I've heard of a fish for a dog, lol But I love it! 😁💪 I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
hey amigo... I'm a new fan.. watching all of your videos. :D Just saying i have only EVER done Fish IN cycle when setting up an aquarium tank... best way to do it... (done it about 5 times) just add the fish.. then after about 5 or so days start measuring for ammonia... if present start the dosing of PRIME & STABILITY. Best, easiest way to cyle.. chao
Glad you’re enjoying the channel. Even though fish in cycle does work, some see it as inhumane to put that fish through the stress. There are products on the market now that can help cycle much faster without having to let any fish suffer. Stability works great and I use it to cycle every time without any fish. But thanks for sharing, everyone has a method that works well for them 👍
I'm so glad I've discovered this ch. I'm new to owning pet fish and boy have i been messing up alot. I've already watched a few of your videos but I haven't come across one that explains why my fish tank is developing a slime coat on all surfaces. I know it's a noob question but is this slime coat the beneficial bacteria? I hope not because I've been scrubbing it off with a clean sponge. It's also clear slime and not algae. This slime coat also developed really fast after i set up my tank. Anybody il keep watching more of your videos to learn more. This ch is great.
Im glad you found the channel as well. 😊 No its not your beneficial bacteria, they are microscopic. Not sure of exactly what kind of slime coat you're referring too but it could just be a natural thing with a new tank. Your tank is cycling and establishing itself. As it ages and matures it will balance itself on its own.
I wanna kno,I have a 75 gallon tank thatz be up an running for a yr,but I wanna move all the fish from it to a 125 gallon, would it be safe to put new sand in the 125,but all the decor from tha 75,an the spong filter from tha 75,along with the hang on back filter an move it to the 125,would it be cycle instantly? An safe to put them in the 125?
My favorite explanation of this topic on TH-cam, thank you for this very well done. I appreciate you mentioning tolerable nitrate levels, didn't realize I could go twice as long without water changes haha :p
fantastic video. all your videos are clear, precise and demonstrates a lot of knowledge. I very much enjoy the videos and have pretty much made them my go to's for learning and very very soon, keeping my fish happy and healthy
@KaveManAquatics I just came upon your channel. I have nitrites in my tap water. I put Prime, Stability in my 1 gal of tap water, and the nitrites are still there. How do I reduce them?
Nice video 👍🏾 😊.. I have some questions if I freshly bought a new tank and tap water and I already put in Prime, Stability and Stress Coat and some aquarium salt ..what else should I put in when cycling a new tank? Was I wrong to put aquarium salt? Here are my parameters as of today: pH: 7.6 Ammonia: 0.50ppm Nitrite: 0.25 ppm Nitrate: 0ppm
I'm new with keeping a single Betta in a 10 gallon tank and my ammonia is 0.50 and nitrites less than 0.25 ppm. This tank has been running over a month and now I understand about using prime and stability. My tank is having a very hard time establishing so I'm hoping this works. How much do I add prime and stability daily for a 10 gallon tank. Thanks and I really enjoy all your videos about fish keeping/experience. Thank you Kev
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Yes indeed. Thank you
Hi Ian. I followed your advice with 50% water changed and add the beneficial bacteria plus Prim water condition. Yesterday. Today for my pleasant surprise Nitrite is 0 and nitrate 5.00 ppm . I suppose I will keep texting the water for the next few days to make sure no reverse nitrite then can add few more small fish?
Thanks for all your great advices.
Shlomit Hardy yes sir, congrats! You’ve got a good handle on your tank, that’s great!
KaveMan Aquatics thanks.
I have a question: why does everyone call it the nitrogen cycle when nitrogen is being left out of the explanation?
I've watched dozens and dozens of videos on this and this is the first time I've clearly understood it. Great content for me, the beginner, and you're a great teacher!
Thanks, I appreciate hearing that! I remember starting this hobby and feeling the same way. So I try to tailor my content for the beginners out there. Enjoy the journey! There's a lot to learn
This was by far the best video I have watched on this 🔥
Absolutely agree 👍
I’ve been having ammonia in my tank i try many things but nothing works. What can i do?
Dude, my kid won a fish and I had no CLUE what to do. Your videos are AWESOME! So easy for us newbies to understand. Thank you!
My pleasure bro! Glad I could help 😊💪
Same as other comments - your videos ARE SO SIMPLE to understand, thank you. I am 35 YO but have a fish tank for the first time and the learning curve has been quite steep. You channel is a god sent
I’ve watched every nitrogen cycle video on TH-cam and this is the best one. I didn’t know the bacteria actually consume and transform the ammonia into nitrite
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful! 😊
Just getting started. Bought a house 8 years ago with a 350L tank embedded in the man cave bar . Ignored it for 8 years but now got the bug. Set it up last weekend with filter, lighting, heater, aeration and substrate. Week in and desperate to add fish but watching your videos I’ll be patient for at least another week as added some bacteria kick start from week 1 so hoping 2 weeks will do it. Love your content.
You shared the bit of information about tank cycling that I was most confused about. I was confused about tank cycling and how an 80% water change wouldn’t cause you to restart the tank cycle…
It is because the helpful bacteria doesn’t live in the water column!! Everything has clicked for me now. Thank you!
My pleasure! Glad I could help clear that up for you! 😊
I can't stress enough how much your video helped me. I watched hundreds of videos, and none was better than yours. I rarely comment on TH-cam, but in this case, I had to. Excellent content, I'll stay tuned!
So glad to hear the video was helpful for you! Thank you for the positive feedback as well! 😊💪
Thank you so much! Because of your videos, i was able to save my fish through "quarantine". so happy with seachem products, though its expensive😂 Started with this hobby about 3 weeks ago and hopeful that me and my fishes would survive! Thanks for your simple and direct explanation. God bless!
I’m planning to get a tank after moving in a month or so & have been visiting lots of different aquatic sites. This is the best explanation of how to cycle a new tank from scratch that I have found. Well done & thank you, sir.
Very knowledgeable!!! This I very important to know especially for the new people that come into the fish Hobby!! Hit that button!!! Not knew to the hobby but you never know what you can learn!!!
Everything Fish Thank you bro!! Those are very encouraging words!! 💪
im watching ur playlist for beginners ,and all i can say is ur freaking brilliant 😍 i just setup my new aquarium,& im getting all the info i needed from ur channel ..million thank u bro
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Bloody love these videos. Really easy to understand for a beginner like me and so well edited! Best of luck with the channel man✌🏻
Thank you sir, glad you’re enjoying the videos! Really appreciate those words 💪
Dude thank you so much for this video. There are a ton of tank specialist videos just showing off their extended knowledge without regard to the viewer. Extremely confusing.
I’m a smart guy, but I’m no chemist or college grad. I’m going to be following every video you make, thanks for your content my man. I’m setting up a 40 gallon for my kid’s yellow belly slider, this helped me out a lot.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
I've been keeping fish for 10 years and this was still helpful. (setting up my second aquarium) Haha! Well explained.
Im learning more from this man than those bigger channels. Very informative and newbie friendly! Thanks for these ! Imma sub!
Awesome, thank you! Glad you're finding the videos helpful! 😊
Just want to thank you for sharing all of your amazing knowledge!! Love all of your content! Have my first 75g Mbuna tank and love it. Has been up and running very successful for 3 years. On my 3rd batch of fry already. All my fish started small and have grown together. Have had several fresh water tanks but never African Cichlids. Have researched and learned a lot! Mostly from you. TY !!
Love to hear about your successful mature tank! Breeding and all!
This is the first video that made sense for me. I have 2 beautiful Goldfish and thought I had cycled my tank before getting them but realize i didn't do it correctly. So now I have a tank with my goldfish in it that isn't cycled after 4 months and now having ammonia issues. I know now what I'm doing wrong. I'm too clean! lol I have over cleaned my filters and decorations. Realizing now to leave those alone. I'm currently doing the water change, adding the stability etc and leaving my media alone. I hope my goldfish are strong and will survive my rookie status because I love them so much. I will continue educating myself with your videos. Thank you for keeping things simple and understandable. ❤️
YOUR VIDS ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BRO!! SO MUCH INFO IN A SMALL VIDEO!! NOT MANY AQUATIC TH-camRS OUT THERE LIKE U, KEEP IT UP!!!
Thanks bro, I appreciate that! Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😊
Hey KaveMan, thanks bud! I'm an experienced aquarium hobbyist and I searched the web for over an hour looking for the best explanation of the nitrogen cycle I could find for a beginner acquaintance of mine to get him properly introduced to the concept of the nitrogen cycle and why it is so important. He recently opened a badly needed bait shop here in town but has had some problems keeping the minnows healthy. I looked at his set up a few weeks ago and the problem was obvious... highly inadequate biological, as well as mechanical filtration, hence high ammonia levels. The water was even a little cloudy. From my hobbyist point of view, I saw the problem immediately. I asked him about his water change schedule... it was 100% once a week. Ugh! After a short discussion about it, I offered to guide him in building a dual 55g barrel filtration system and plumb it through his 5 bait tanks totalling about 600g of water. But first, he needs to understand how and why it works... and how and why it can fail. I wanted to find a very clear but straight forward explanation that wasn't a childish cartoon and your video is perfect! Keep up the good work and thanks again, you just made my job a little easier!
Thank you! Always happy to here from the veterans of the hobby! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! 😁💪
Man, you remind me of a teacher I had that explained things so easy, it was impossible to get it. Thanks man!! Much appreciated!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
You are an awesome teacher. Finally am seeing someone who teaches this in the best way 😄 Keep helping the fish keepers brother ❣️
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Best concise explanation and presentation, which flowed without any hesitation and useless rambling. Brilliantly edited with more than adequate links provided in the "Read More" Section . Thanks KaveMan...Subscribed...🙂
Thank you sir! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video, I appreciate the sub! 😊💪
You are by FAR the most high quality ,clearest, direct, informative and to the point videos on the hobby
Bless you for your videos, I can't get enough, thank you
Wow, thank you so much! 😁 Glad you're finding the channel helpful!
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@@KaveManAquatics I absolutely will! Thank you for being so amazing and helpful to everyone, God bless
This is the best explanation I've heard!
jjwmo thanks, glad I could help 😊
I saw that 10 common mistake video, and I thought that it was really good; I've been making my living for the past 35 or so years, and that video covered almost EXACTLY what I always try to get across to anyone that I am trying to either do it themselves or to have me service it for them. I actually was able to predict each issue that you spoke about before you actually said it! And almost in the exact same order that I tell people about. It covered even a few issues that I still hadn't learned until I had already been doing it for 10-15 years! Now it's been a good 35+ years, and I'm still always open to learning more. But, yes, it's all about providing the proper conditions essential to the given species' actual needs. And of course the things in OUR/YOUR immediate environment that will affect the conditions in the tank! An excellent video, and I would even recommend that newcomers watch and learn from... Please get in touch with me; we might be able to do each other some kind of good things.... I have some references if you want; I've got a couple of clients that I've had for over 30 years...
Thanks David! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. I always appreciate the positive feedback, especially from the veterans of the hobby! 😊
@@KaveManAquatics I'm more impressed with you still reading comments on a 2 year old video. Earned my sub just for that alone. Just bought my first tank today (2 foot) and have been watching your beginners guide, i can't wait to add fish next week. Stay awesome dude. Thanks for the uploads.
you taught me something so you get a sub, hope you get to 1k soon mate.
sandar elliott Awesome, mission accomplished 😆👍 Thanks bro!
This is the best way I've had the Nitrogen cycle explained! I've only sort of understood it until now. Thank you for all of your videos they are amazing for us beginners and make me feel like less of a beginner!
Just a question - if I add Stability to the tank for 7 days as per the bottle, do i then need to add fish to keep ammonia levels correct for the bacteria that's in the tank? Would the beneficial bacteria die off if I don't add fish at this time, or right after it?
Your thought process is correct. Your tank needs and ammonia source for the Stability to work correctly. You could ghost feed the tank which will create ammonia or you could add 1 or 2 small fish to get it started. Either way will work. 😊
Best fish man, in the game!!
Christian Matos Thank you Sir! 😊
This is the most clear and straight to the point video about aquarium hobby ive ever seen. Keep up the good work sir! subscribed
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Wont sugar coat it, Im working my way to 1,000 Subscribers. If you enjoyed the content and found it informative please consider subscribing. The support is highly appreciated and will directly result in more great content. Thanks in Advance!
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Kave Man Aquatics nice vid. Sub for sub?
Thanks man!
Just got my first Fish tank as an adult. Stumbled on your channel as I was doing research on Seachem Stability, great videos! I "won" my first fish and my daughters school carnival, So I had to start my Cycle with live fish. I am on day 3 and "Goldie" is still alive. You do us beginners such a great service. Thank you!
How's the goldie now?? Hope his doing well ^^
Thanks for the explanation of tank "cycling". A lot of aquarium gurus throw the term around, forgetting that beginners have NO CLUE to what they are referring.
My pleasure! I try to keep the beginners in mind here! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
I'm glad I found your channel so soon! I was reading the comments, and apparently, it's not easy to find simple beginner videos. I had a 10 gallon years ago with decent success, but I am getting a bigger tank this time. It was a bit intimidating to go 30+ gallon tank. I feel like a beginner again since it's been about 17 years since I've had a tank. Thank you! Your videos are informative, put in layman's terms, and I found them super helpful. 👌
Super glad to hear that! Welcome back to the hobby! 😊😊 Yes, this is a very beginner friendly channel and even has an entire playlist for beginners. Check it out here - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
I don’t know where all the emphasis came into play on cycling fresh water aquariums. POINT BLANK , stores are selling chemicals. I have had some form of fish tank or 1000s of gallons of tanks since 1984, and spent 7 years working professionally in a store that was almost exclusively a cichlid store. Your staple cichlids Mbuna, South Americans , Central Americans are almost unaffected during a fresh water cycle, in fact the more you add the faster the tank cycles. I do agree with most of what’s this bus says and he has the passion for the fish and I love to see that, and he is correct in the declorinators , I recommend API Stress Syme (If they still make it) API Stress Coat ( has saved more fish than I can count) Api Quick Start is ok , I never saw a big benefit to it.
What you do need to do is get a good filter (marineland emperor 400 bio-wheel) or similar
You do need the proper substrate for the type of cichlids ie…. Pea gravel , bag gravel, rocks for Central/South American ,
crushed coral for African Malawi , Victoria, and Tanganyikans.
With exceptions, No you can’t fresh cycle a tank with Discus or Angelfish or any more brittle cichild species.
So my checklist
1. Know you pr PH at the tap (unless Ro/Di is used) know your species requirements ( get a good ph test kit Salafort, or Rea Sea, API test kits are inaccurate garbage)
2. Get your tank up to desired heat, gets good submersible heater
3. Pick the right substrate for the fish you desire (caribe sea does sell precycled wet substrate that is really good , but really expensive and not needed)
4. Float your new fish in new tank for 30 minutes ( this is the only time i will tell you this, use fish tank water in bag from pet store to help bacteria start) after that introduction of store bacteria , you need to stay away from store bacteria it can be problematic and in some cases catastrophic.
7,5 minutes well spent! Thank you for concise and comprehensive explanation! much appreciated 👍
Glad it was helpful! 😁
THANK YOU for thinking of those of us who are just starting the hobby. I really do appreciate what is probably very basic to experienced fish keepers. Thank you!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
I agree with almost everything this video says; great job on that 😎👍
However, if you add beneficial bacteria in a tank with no fish (nothing that is actively producing waste), won't the beneficial bacteria die because there is nothing in the tank that is producing ammonia?
**even the Quick Start. It is beneficial bacteria, but won't they die if there are no fish producing waste...
That is correct! This is why when using bacteria in bottle products, they work best when there's already fish in the tank producing ammonia for the bacteria to eat. 😁
Dude 5:35 is the BEST. Helped me a lot. Thank youuuuu
My pleasure bro 😊
I have to say out of all the videos about my beta fish being sick or how to check for ammonia this video was slow steady and understandable
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful! 😁
man, I love this guy...best aquaristics videos on youtube, period!
Thank you bro! Really appreciate that! 😊💪
Kev... I love how you explain everything in such an easy to understand way.
You stressed about de-chlorising the tapwater you put in the tank.
To all fresh aquamen and aquawomen all around the world... Different countries use different ways to filter and clean their water that you'll get from the tap.
There are several tools available to check the chemical compounds in the water.
Because I'm Dutch, I know that the water from the tap in The Netherlands is by itself usable in an aquarium, without the need to de-chlorise it. However depending on the area, it may have fluctuating Ph levels.
I do not know about other countries!
So if you are in the USA, you may want to follow Kev's instructions to the letter... but for other countries, you may have to do some research on your local tapwater.
Brilliant! Clear, simple, perfectly understandable. Thanks a million!!!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
A video explaining this that isn't over 30mins long. Thanks for this!
Lol Glad it was helpful! 😁💪
@@KaveManAquatics it was. You've gained yourself a sub :)
New to your channel and I already love you. Not only are you relatable, you seem like family. Thanks for all the topics you post and congrats on the app! I work in IT and was wondering if there was anything like this out there. Can't wait to begin using it. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I try to be as authentic as possible here and always get straight to the point 😁 The app has had some bugs in its initial launch but we've corrected many of them in our first update which will be available next week! Would love to hear your feedback on it 😁💪
almost at 100k Kev. Good job.
Appreciate you my guy! Best break down out there, period! 🙌🏾
Thanks bro! Glad you found it helpful! 😁💪
Wow great channel man. I’ve been doing a lot of research on freshwater tanks lately and your videos are the best. Clear and concise info presented very well. Subscribed! 😊
I just found my new go to guru of fish tanks and how to keep my fish alive. Great information!
That is awesome! Thank you! 😊
i have watched a million you tube videos on everything Fish will be new hobby and I really enjoy your humour and simple ways you explaine issues !!! well done I have only ever subscribed to one other channel in 8 years of you tube
Wow! That means a lot to me, thank you so much for the positive feedback! And thanks for the sub! Hope the rest of the channel continues to be helpful and entertaining for you 😁
I've been watching and learning through your videos. Of course I got somewhat nervous the other during fish-in cycle with ammonia at almost 8ppm and did partial water change and rearranged media setup my 07 canister. 3 days after, the fish were "thriving" as if there wasn't anything going on, but I just overdosed prime and stability and now I finally see nitrites and very little nitrates, yay!!! Thank you
Fish are still doing great and just swimming normally.
Hi, I have been watching your videos. We are very new to African cichlids. I love your videos because you explain things in a way we all can understand. Even more important you show us how to do things very throughly. About a year ago we lived in Delaware. We had a discus tank. We live in Florida now and have really fallen in love with African Cichlids. We will be getting our 120 gal aquarium in a few weeks. Very excited!
Watching your videos has taught us a lot we didn’t know or do. Thanks for doing the videos and for all of your help. You are appreciated.
Thank you George! That positive feedback is very appreciated! Im glad I was able to help and get you guys into African Cichlids! 😊 I also have a course launching soon on everything you need to know about keeping African Cichlids, Join the waiting list if your interested to be notified of the launch! kavemanaquatics.com/keeping-african-cichlids
Thank you. I think I know what I did wrong. My turtle tank water had perfect numbers, but I let it go for a few weeks and then did a total cleaning, including the rocks on the bottom. Now, the pH is too low and the nitrates are way too high. I will keep changing the water until it is fixed. You explained that perfect. It makes total sense now. Thank you again.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Thanks Kev. You’re taking my stress away with your great videos.👍🏽
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Aloha from Oahu. Great videos, refreshing my memory as I start the hobby again and perfect videos for teaching my kids who are just as involved with our tank. Mahalo 🤙🏽
Just started in the hobby. All of your videos have been a godsend. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
I really love how you explain everything and do subtle shoutouts to click on different videos and subscribe. You’re very charismatic. Thanks for posting and I am subscribed
Thank you so much! Glad to hear you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful! Appreciate the Sub! 😊
Just set up a fresh water tank (a humble 29 gallon one) and this video was sooo helpful. I could not for the life of me figure out how the cycle would be complete, without the fish, yet you can't add the fish without the cycle being complete, make it make sense lol. and you did! Thank you!! My 5 year old son and I can't wait to add a few fish to our new tank!
So glad you and your boy enjoyed it and found it helpful! 😊 Here's a great playlist for beginners that'll be helpful too - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
I always did a big water change during initial few weeks of having the fish and it worked out for me. Better than ammonia stress to the fish…
I agree!
The clearest I've ever heard it explained.
Thanks, glad you found it helpful! 💪
I have yet to find another channel that explains these things easier. So I stopped looking and just have gone through your video library. Thank you!
Brilliant video. Now the nitrogen cycle makes sense. Really simple when explained properly. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! I just released a brand new video on this topic...Check it out 😊 - th-cam.com/video/bgXRdbMjTc4/w-d-xo.html
Very easy to understand. Thank you!!!
My pleasure, glad I could help! 😊
Thanks for this great video! I just started my "fish keeper' journey yesterday with a fresh new tank and used the Stability option. Happy to see this video and get confirmation on my decision! 1 dose x 7 days 🙂 Keep doing an awesome job!
Glad it was helpful bro! Welcome to this great hobby, remember to enjoy the journey, it's always about growth and you never stop learning!
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Nice job my guy 👍💪
You do a great job in all your videos Kev!! Your efforts are much appreciated!!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much! 😊
That was Amazing 🤩 I actually understand what the heck is happening during the process of cycling a tank. Thanks for the clear explanation!!!!!!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
One of the best and clearest videos for explaining the cycle. Thank you so much!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Great content great show. Thanks for all the awesome info
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Thanks this is helpful my dad has been doing this for like 10 years I just started between you and him I’ll good! Just lost a blood parrot and cichlid that were given to me but now I can start fresh with my own fish
Sorry to hear about your loss but glad you're not giving up and ready to go at it with this channel and your dad in your back pocket! 😊💪
This is a dope channel ... Getting ready to set up a 55 gallon planted tank..all these tips are great.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Brilliantly explained, best explanation on you tube, thanks !
Wow, thanks!
Glad I found your channel. thanks brother good job
Hi. I'm new to ur channel and I must say that out of all the videos I've watched explaining the nitrogen cycle this is the one I understand the best. So simple and to the point. And I too was of the misconception that the bacteria were in the water-as I've heard many times- so I'd be afraid to do too huge water changes. I owned a fish tank and it failed many times but I'm trying to start again cause I love it. So watching ur and loving ur videos.
Thanks! I’m glad you’re finding the videos helpful! We gotta get you back into the hobby! 😊
Thanks for the help. Just started my first tank set up,
My pleasure bro! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
- I have learned so much from this man! Thanks Kev!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh.html
I listen to your video and I do have to say this is the first time I heard it the way you said it so that I could understand what was being said! Now my question is? I have one betta in each tank I have six of them.. I just purchased a new heater in 25 w and it's still not warming up my tank the water is still cool! Why isn't the water warming up?
2nd question ❓
I never knew about the cycles in the way that you explained it!
I never knew anything about that? And yes I would wait about 2 to 3 days and then I would buy a new fish and put it in their tank.
They often lived but sometimes they died..
So probably I introduced them to the tank too early.
3rd question ❓
And I actually never really took half of the water out I usually would take all of the water out and start all over again!
So now I need your help in knowing what to do in starting up a betta tank!
What TO DO?
OR NOT TO DO?
IS IT THE SAME WAY THAT YOU EXPLAINED ABOUT THE OTHER FISH?
PLEASE HELP, I THOUGHT I KNEW ABOUT MY BETTA FISH
BUT SINCE I'VE LISTENED TO YOU...I'M ACTUALLY DOING IT ALL WRONG!
4th QUESTION ❓
WHAT KIND OF WATER SHOULD I BE PUTTING IN THE BETTA TANK?
IS THERE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF WATER I SHOULD BE USING?
THANK YOU!
P.S.
YOU'RE A GREAT TEACHER!
AND YOUR TANKS LOOK BEAUTIFUL 🐠🐟🐡🐠🐟
🐠🐡🐟
I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME ANSWER SOME OF THE BETTA QUESTIONS ⁉️
THANKS..WAITING FOR A REPLY🐟🐠
Thank you for helping me to finally understand the nitrogen cycle!!! I subscribed and will be watching many more videos!!❤
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful! 😁 Checkout my beginners playlist, it’ll be very helpful - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html&si=RCl5M2HUNs-_bsMP
Bruh these videos are super informative to a noob like me, I hope your channel blows up soon. Keep up the great work homie!
I appreciate that! Thanks! 😊
Excellent explanation for the beginners like me! Thank you very much.
No problem, glad I could help! 😊
Hi Kev, many thanks for these easy to follow videos, i live near London, and had a horror story on my first tank, losing all my fish because of lack of knowledge, left a bad taste in the mouth, have got it right now, thanks to your tuition. many thanks.
My pleasure bro, Glad you've found the channel helpful! 😊
I’ve just got a new tank well I say new I’ve had it a while but never been told anything till now when I had issues with my tank bacterial bloom and woke up with all my fish dead but now I know what to do I’ve cleaned my tank started over I put bio balls in my filter to start it as I was told it works but after watching your video it’s give me a bit more of a idea
I have watched a couple of your videos and I really like them. Your explanations are very clear. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.😊
Appreciate the comment!
Feel free to get in our discord where we dive deeper into topics and answer tons of questions!😁
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Great video! Kaveman is da Man!
Thank you bro!! 😊
So I’ve never heard of having to cycle before adding fish… Error #1 has already happened, fish seem fine, what can I do to make sure nothing happens? Any information helps. Thank you for your awesome videos, it helps a lot!
Ur very knowledgeable and break stuff down so easily that anyone care understand. Keep up the good work!
Glad you think so! Thank you! 😁
Very clear explanation
Sup Kave. Thx for the info. I’m listening to you as I redo this tank and twice again this f cycle. Chemicals, money, WC’s, Starving fish…what’s next lol. So frustrating!!
It can be frustrated in the beginning, theres tons to learn. Just dont forget to enjoy this learning process. It's part of the journey 😊
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
@@KaveManAquatics thanks for taking the time Kave!! Appreciate the tips!!
Yellow Kev. I love your videos,I find them very informative. I am a beginner to the hobby. I started with a 10 gallon kit and then upgraded to a 29 gallon and now I have a 55 gallon. I have been able to keep 3 yellow labs,3 yellow tail acei,3 Rusty’s,3 gouramis,4 San Juan Cory’s,2 neon tetras and 2 plecos as a community tank. So far they all get along and there’s no fighting. As far as the water,it’s pretty clean all the time but not as clear as yours. Does purigen really work?
You are amazing! I am so grateful to have found you! I am a novice, got a couple fish for my dog, yes…he loves fish, all but one died, and now he is the size of a lake trout in a 10 gallon tank. Got a 29 gallon tank and have to learn how to set it up for him, Winston. If he dies, my dog, Kiko, will be devastated! Ugh What pressure, plus I LOVE Winston!! Anyway, the part about feeding too much was very informative to me. (I think it was in this video.) Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Bummer I have to wait a week, but good to know. Fish me luck….. I mean Wish 😂😂 Peace Handsome
Welcome to the hobby! I have to say this is the first time I've heard of a fish for a dog, lol But I love it! 😁💪
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Dude, you're a lifesaver!
Glad I could help! 😁💪
Thanks Kev your videos are great Ive made alot of the mistake that beginners do but thanks to your videos Im learning to correct them. Thanks again
hey amigo... I'm a new fan.. watching all of your videos. :D
Just saying i have only EVER done Fish IN cycle when setting up an aquarium tank... best way to do it... (done it about 5 times) just add the fish.. then after about 5 or so days start measuring for ammonia... if present start the dosing of PRIME & STABILITY. Best, easiest way to cyle.. chao
Glad you’re enjoying the channel. Even though fish in cycle does work, some see it as inhumane to put that fish through the stress.
There are products on the market now that can help cycle much faster without having to let any fish suffer. Stability works great and I use it to cycle every time without any fish. But thanks for sharing, everyone has a method that works well for them 👍
@@KaveManAquatics thanks for the speedy reply... i've clicked the bell button. Now "Less GO!"
@@danielgfrost Awesome! Thank you bro 😊💪
I'm so glad I've discovered this ch. I'm new to owning pet fish and boy have i been messing up alot. I've already watched a few of your videos but I haven't come across one that explains why my fish tank is developing a slime coat on all surfaces. I know it's a noob question but is this slime coat the beneficial bacteria? I hope not because I've been scrubbing it off with a clean sponge. It's also clear slime and not algae. This slime coat also developed really fast after i set up my tank. Anybody il keep watching more of your videos to learn more. This ch is great.
Im glad you found the channel as well. 😊 No its not your beneficial bacteria, they are microscopic. Not sure of exactly what kind of slime coat you're referring too but it could just be a natural thing with a new tank. Your tank is cycling and establishing itself. As it ages and matures it will balance itself on its own.
I wanna kno,I have a 75 gallon tank thatz be up an running for a yr,but I wanna move all the fish from it to a 125 gallon, would it be safe to put new sand in the 125,but all the decor from tha 75,an the spong filter from tha 75,along with the hang on back filter an move it to the 125,would it be cycle instantly? An safe to put them in the 125?
Why dont more fish channels make it this easy to understand! I'm so happy I found your channel 🤗
LOL, Welcome aboard! 😊
The more information that is shared, the less mistakes made. These mistakes kill good fish.
This channel is the best because it is all inclusive. With a wide range of knowledge it helps everyone to grow in the fish keeping hobby.
My favorite explanation of this topic on TH-cam, thank you for this very well done. I appreciate you mentioning tolerable nitrate levels, didn't realize I could go twice as long without water changes haha :p
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😁
fantastic video. all your videos are clear, precise and demonstrates a lot of knowledge. I very much enjoy the videos and have pretty much made them my go to's for learning and very very soon, keeping my fish happy and healthy
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
@KaveManAquatics I just came upon your channel. I have nitrites in my tap water. I put Prime, Stability in my 1 gal of tap water, and the nitrites are still there. How do I reduce them?
Nice video 👍🏾 😊.. I have some questions if I freshly bought a new tank and tap water and I already put in Prime, Stability and Stress Coat and some aquarium salt ..what else should I put in when cycling a new tank? Was I wrong to put aquarium salt?
Here are my parameters as of today:
pH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0.50ppm
Nitrite: 0.25 ppm
Nitrate: 0ppm
I'm new with keeping a single Betta in a 10 gallon tank and my ammonia is 0.50 and nitrites less than 0.25 ppm. This tank has been running over a month and now I understand about using prime and stability. My tank is having a very hard time establishing so I'm hoping this works. How much do I add prime and stability daily for a 10 gallon tank. Thanks and I really enjoy all your videos about fish keeping/experience. Thank you Kev