GOLDFISH: The downside of owning and making an anoxic filtration system. CAUTION: You’ve Been Warned

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  • @hectorperez7655
    @hectorperez7655 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    me learning a lot from these anoxics video :)), thanks again

  • @googaajjj6099
    @googaajjj6099 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What are the type of the plants goldfish wont eat?

  • @CatharinaShields
    @CatharinaShields 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dr. Novak...I can't see it in the video but what other filtration do you use in your goldfish tank in addition to the UGF? An HOB? A canister?

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's it, no other filtration at all it doesn't need it.

  • @AJK12ap
    @AJK12ap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I may have missed this answer, but what size bcb bag or basket is needed per load. If you have a video that answers this please tag the video and I'll check it out. I saw the filter you put together for this 40 but what about a 150 gallon discus community tank. Did you oversize the 40 gallon filter or is that what is required for that size tank and fish load. I know what I need for a traditional filter size per fish load but not sure with the anoxic filtration system. Thanks

    • @rockfella27
      @rockfella27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A 30cm x 30cm x 20cm BCB can handle bioload of an adult koi (2-3 foot long fish that eats/poops all day!) Smaller BCBs will have less anoxic "power" but will still be great for most home aquariums. Just don't go too small. Go for the biggest size you can manage.

  • @drb4074
    @drb4074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't know where to ask you this, so I'll drop it here on a current video. I've watched plenty of your videos now, and have setup a couple BCBs in my larger tanks since they have canisters.
    This question is about the mechanics of this anoxic area in the kitty litter: Is the anoxic bacteria growing because the thickness of the total material is restricting flow in the center of the mass? Or is it growing inside the crystalline structure of the individual pieces, as long as they aren't being hit by fast moving water?
    In a BCB basket, is the whole thing giving growth areas to these bacteria, or is it just the center mass (that's protected from the water speed by the outer layers)?
    In the substrate setup above the plenum, the kitty litter is protected by the 2+ inch layer of other substrate over top. Is that what does it?
    I'm curious to the mechanic, because I wanted to setup a small bag of kitty litter/iron in a HOB, but there's not a lot of space to make it very big. Would that make it entirely ineffective? Or is the kitty litter alone enough to give the growth area needed to make this anoxic bacteria? Obviously, it's not going to be as effective as a whole substrate, or a large basket in a canister. But not all my existing tanks have canisters nor do I wish to tear down their existing substrates (planted tanks).

  • @andibandi1190
    @andibandi1190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you get the phosphorous(from food) out of the system?

  • @geraldoyo1
    @geraldoyo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Dr. Novak for your integrity.

  • @ExtravagantFragrances
    @ExtravagantFragrances 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm sorry Doc. I've been following your channel for a couple months and I still don't know what anoxic filtration is. Can you please explain what it is and how it works? Maybe a video about what it is?

    • @michaelbonanno6993
      @michaelbonanno6993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Anoxic filtration is less about the type of filter it is and more about the zones it creates. You need to reduced oxygen to create a breeding ground for the bacteria that will complete the nitrogen cycle.

    • @lw7238
      @lw7238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go over the Dr's past videos, it's very simple.

    • @eskwadrat
      @eskwadrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Anoxic filtration is low oxygen thriving bacteria based dinitrification process that removes nitrates (NO3) waste from your water completing the nitrate cycle in the tank. It uses plenum and substrate with to very low water flow to promote growing denitrification bacteria which does not exist in filters with standard and high waterflow. I learned it all by watching K.Novak videos, do the same.

  • @guppiesstories5942
    @guppiesstories5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes the spawning action can be clearly seen at 3:55 [video time]. The eggs are small translucent. Can't miss it

  • @kevindigit
    @kevindigit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dr. Novak can I get the name of the goldfish supplier you use? Thanks

  • @superaquatics
    @superaquatics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Dr. I would like to make a BCB basket to put in my canister filter & a plenum however the cat litter brands available locally are either bentonite clay with antibacterials added or Diatomite. I'm not sure of the effect of diatomite and whether it can work or not.
    1) Can the diatomite be used for the bcb?
    2) Alternatively would pieces of fired broken red clay pots crushed and packed in the bcb basket work?
    3) Since the clay pots from the local potter are made from red clay I presume it already contains iron. If these broken clay pots are usable, would I still need to add some iron?
    4) Is there a min / max quantity or weight of clay/kitty litter to be used in the bcb basket plus the plenum for a particular size of aquarium or per gallon of water in the aquarium in order to achieve an adequate level of Anoxic filtration.
    Thank you once again for your educative videos & guidance. These have totally changed my thinking about filtration.

    • @what.if.youre.wrong...
      @what.if.youre.wrong... 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Buying Zeolite I think is the alternative, you can buy this from Seachem. Having said that, I'm not sure why Seachem Flourite doesn't work as it's already high in Iron

  • @mikedixon4629
    @mikedixon4629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I just put a BCB bag in an aquarium and it work?

  • @ianbabor3971
    @ianbabor3971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of cat sand should be used? Tnx

    • @adrianscott8287
      @adrianscott8287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      unscented, dye free non clumping

  • @ExtravagantFragrances
    @ExtravagantFragrances 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also how do you do anoxic filtration?

    • @laurasutton4057
      @laurasutton4057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ExtravagantFragrance he has been explaining this for quite some time. Go back to his vast selection of video’s where he goes step by step. It is very educational and interesting.

  • @maleficent3333
    @maleficent3333 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    goldfish start to spawn when no3 levels are low, i installed no3 absorbing resin for human water treatment , and they started spawning imminently.

  • @billsovay1986
    @billsovay1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Dr Novak
    My name is Bill, I have been watching your how to videos on building plenums and am convinced this is the way to go. So I'm gathering together all the patrs needed to assrmble a plenum for my 75 gal. Its not difficult finding all the peaces just timely since the undergravel plates only sold and shipped from China. But still doable.
    I noticed in recently that in your goldfish tank
    there is gravel between the glass and the side of the plenum was this intentional or by accident? In your videos on building a plenum you state that you don't want substrate to get under the plenum so as in my build plan im going to use window screen over my plenum base than a layer of sand, kitty litter,laterite, more sand and finally black gravel that l originally took out of my 75gal to go with a bare bottom and just plotted plants. But now I'm redoing this again to go with a plenum. I also am to use anoxic bags in my HOB filter.
    Do you have any other suggestions for my plan??
    Thank you Dr. For sharing you filteration methods.
    WAS

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For cosmetic reasons I leave about .5 to 1 inch between the glass and the Plenum this is only for cosmetic reasons.

  • @aquariumanalytic754
    @aquariumanalytic754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am planning on setting up tank with plenum and BCB for my Denison barbs I wonder if they will breed 🤔. I know nothing of their breeding behaviours and requirements, congrats Dr Novak if that is the only down side.

  • @thespyofcharles
    @thespyofcharles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have an anoxic setup that's been running for years in my 55 gallon tank. incidentally, now a goldfish tank (trying to raise blue goldfish). the substrate looks different than this albeit new tank in the video- mine is brown like dirt. stupid question: is that normal? lol

  • @sajadmousavi9645
    @sajadmousavi9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, as far as I understand and the results of my setting shows putting BCB bags or basket in canister filter for bare bottom tanks don't work in terms of Nitrate reduction! I have set up two large canister filters one with a basket and the other with 4 large bags (as explained in your previous videos with exactly the same materials), but they just work like conventional filtration systems! I still have a very high Nitrate. (FYI: I'm also keeping goldfish). Is having Plenum a must for Nitrate reduction?!

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There still a lot of questions I Gotta ask. What was your nitrates before you use the BCB and what are your nitrate afterwards?

    • @sajadmousavi9645
      @sajadmousavi9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@anoxicfiltrationplenums If I don't do a water change the Nitrate goes over 40 ppm in 3-4 days. I'm changing 50% of the water every other day on my 75-gallon tank to keep it around 10-20 ppm. I set up my Eheim pro 4+-600 exactly as done by Luke and it is running for over 6 months now. I've also tested its performance on a 30-gallon tank (no fish) by adding pure ammonia to see how it works. I added ammonia to reach 1-2 ppm, then what it does is converting ammonia to nitrite in one day and then to nitrate! which basically should not work like this as you kindly explained in your previous videos. I tried different flow rates and ammonia levels but what I could get is that it is working exactly the same as my original canister worked with bio home filter media. Our tap water has around 0.5 ppm ammonia and 0.25 nitrite, but 0 nitrate (I'm living in FL), so I have to use Seacham prime as a water conditioner to reduce stress to my fish, however, on the 30-gallon test tank I used API Super Strength Aquarium Dechlorinator. I recently set up a Polar Aurora 4-Stage canister with 4 large BCB bags (as shown by you) and added it to my filtration system on the 75-gallon tank with that Eheim 4-600 (no other filter is running). Still no result on nitrate reduction.
      Sorry for the long comment but your kind directions may solve other people's issues as well.
      Thanks

    • @sajadmousavi9645
      @sajadmousavi9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anoxicfiltrationplenums Dr. Novak, I appreciate it if you let me know your thoughts on this.

  • @vivinxxi
    @vivinxxi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, your anoxic filtration system is amazing. I just have a question. Am I able to put the cat litter inside the net and put it inside the canister filter ? Just to replace it to fluval biomax area? Please advise. Thank u!

  • @rochelle6006
    @rochelle6006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mention that u don’t want to answer certain questions but I have a similar question , I don’t have a problem spending money trust me the amount of time and money I have spent to set up the best possible home for them is crazy , in saying that I have a 500lire patio pond already has a pea gravel base and a bog filtration system set up so I can’t really pull it all down to redo easily , so my question is can I add bcb bags and baskets to the pond , will this help or do I need to start all over again? It’s not the work or money issue! it is will it work if not I will look at how to reset the pond. It will be a big job so that’s why I want to know if I can just add a baskets or bags?
    I do small water changes everyday still anyway , as I think my bog runs to quickly to reduce the nitrates effectively so I’m looking at redoing it some way .
    I love my goldies as we all do, so this question is a genuine one, I will pull it all down if I have to but if baskets will help until I get a bigger new system to start from the ground up I would like to try.

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Adding BCB baskets to your small little pond will definitely make a big difference. The lady I talk about in my videos who after 10 years finally gave up goldfish, I tried to help her in the same way by telling her to add BCB baskets to her goldfish pond. Her reply to me was : NO THANKS!

    • @rochelle6006
      @rochelle6006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anoxicfiltrationplenums oh yay Thankyou , I have been watching and only found your videos recently and I’m very thankful . I have found all the ingredients needed for these baskets and looking to incorporate them as soon as I can 👏🏽🙏🏼 again Thankyou and keep the videos comming 👍🏼 I have mentioned you in a few fish sites now and I can’t believe this is not more widely known and keen to see how they
      Go 😉👍🏼

  • @maldiyansyah
    @maldiyansyah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr, i'm sorry. It would be nice if I can read subtitles in Indonesian. I hope you can provide this. Thank you.

  • @njbaquatics4827
    @njbaquatics4827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I’m having issues finding the correct kitty litter in the UK am I right in assuming I’m looking for fullers earth? As this is readily available thank you in advance

    • @colinl854
      @colinl854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Nathan, I'm in UK and I've used Sanicat Pink. you can get it in Pets at home or similar. I've been running mine since April, with no problems.

  • @Crazy_Logic
    @Crazy_Logic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, you're spelling caution wrong in the video tiltle. Love your stuff. Set up a new tank a couple of weeks ago. So far so good. All the best from Aus.

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I corrected the word caution, you mean it still came out wrong once again?

    • @Crazy_Logic
      @Crazy_Logic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anoxicfiltrationplenums I refreshed and it's all good now. Thanks for all the proper explanations of the chemistry involved. 😀

    • @rockfella27
      @rockfella27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anoxicfiltrationplenums No. You fixed it. All good now.

  • @johnno_projects
    @johnno_projects 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin, been trying to email but it keeps bouncing, what’s the easiest way to touch base, john

  • @levijenkins2402
    @levijenkins2402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who else watched this video in 2x speed

  • @nappak1234
    @nappak1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s is so truee Dr. Novak. My pair of pigeon discus fish spawn every single week. And the gold fish tank does so either.

  • @Sinserg
    @Sinserg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive results in such a short time. 👌

  • @rae_ray8944
    @rae_ray8944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the same problem and it is true. Never had a problem with spawning . Never even tried. There is no doubt in my mind my fish are some happy creatures, Lol

  • @oic20v91
    @oic20v91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank doc for the update vid. How do u keep the gold fish from eating the plants? My gold fish just leaves me the stem and eat all leafs…😰
    Glad u mentioned gold fish is not easy to keep as I found out the hard way.
    Fish store always sell gold fish to beginners like me. They are a hardy fish but I will not say they are easy to keep by all means with the maintenance u have to do to keep them healthy. Good on ya.
    And with your experience will the eggs grow or will they all just get eaten up? Just curious lol

  • @shawna3457
    @shawna3457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a specific way of setting this up? I know your right. I have just recently bought my Goldfish. I watched hours and hours of videos from other you tubers and it’s not working!!! I have my all of my other fish on deep bed planted tanks. But everyone has said goldfish won’t live in this type of environment. Well, the other way isn’t working either!!
    Do you ha e any videos that can walk us through setting this up for fancy goldfish? I will follow it to the letter. I change water constantly, and no matter what I do it’s just not something I can keep up with. Is there a certain way you set up your environment specifically for Fancy Goldfish?

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a video on how I set up the goldfish aquarium, watch it and do exactly as I did and it should work for you.

  • @pacae911
    @pacae911 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Extremely funny LOOLLL
    17:20 🤣
    21:37 😂
    23:05 😂

  • @Ttblondey
    @Ttblondey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My Cory even lay eggs before doing BCB and after doing BCB almost every week.

  • @laurasutton4057
    @laurasutton4057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have mentioned several times before about how fish will spawn more. I picked up on that. Good thing to do a video just on this topic. You have a great day and watch your fish! 👍

  • @kellygoodman6167
    @kellygoodman6167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    maybe I should get all females or males or I would take advantage and sell their kids but I can't keep up but I am a very busy lady.

  • @buzzboger9189
    @buzzboger9189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know I`m late to the party, however well said.

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique
    @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just use the clay as substrate for my pond pearl weed 🤷 I don’t use it as the pond substrate ☝️ Bare bottom, easier to clean. But montmo clay is definitely helpful as a aquatic plant substrate ☝️

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with you, bare bottom is the best way to go for a goldfish tank.

  • @adkgaladkgal1799
    @adkgaladkgal1799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always separate my male and female goldfish. Always-

    • @TaliX10
      @TaliX10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why? Can the female die from stress of being chased constantly?

  • @Kevin-ok3sm
    @Kevin-ok3sm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video could’ve been said in less than 5 seconds. Anoxic filtration makes fish spawn. 😂

  • @johnbfrommanchesterengland4580
    @johnbfrommanchesterengland4580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi kevin. .. its just more proof that your system works and im awaiting my results before stripping down and resetting my 1st tank. I've even got an mini plenum in a large glass spaghetti jar on my windowsill with one amazon sword plant ! To see what happens. Roll on low nitrates . Bye for now . John .

  • @nautgan
    @nautgan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess you could call it “suffering from success”

  • @kashifs786
    @kashifs786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hahahaha what a down side .... Doc hats up .... ITS tTHE ULTIMATE AUTHENTICITY of the quality ...

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique
    @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique หลายเดือนก่อน

    For adult ranchus. It is best to separate males and females. Until you wanna breed them ☝️

  • @dweaver1805
    @dweaver1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly though that is the greatest indicator that your setup is as healthy as possible.

  • @rhysdavis5726
    @rhysdavis5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like your science, but you lose me at the end of the video. Yes people need to change their mindsets, but you screaming on a TH-cam video about the monetary investment of some people in the hobby is toxic. To have an entire portion of your video, close to a fourth, dedicated to harassing the remaking audience about a few individuals with a poor experience.

    • @anoxicfiltrationplenums
      @anoxicfiltrationplenums  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      If your ears are too delicate to hear me tell the truth then maybe you shouldn't watch my videos. My videos are for adults, I do not have safe-spaces for anybody on my videos. I have very little tolerance for lazy people and people who try to cheap out and kill fish for their amusement . Maybe you do but I don't. Once again if you don't like my videos and don't want to watch them as an adult then don't watch them. It doesn't matter to me. This is an adult channel not for children.

    • @rockfella27
      @rockfella27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Reduce the volume whenever you feel like. We are lucky to get the info for free/sitting at home and you don't want to use the volume control on your device!

    • @laurasutton4057
      @laurasutton4057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The monetary investment pitched by some you tubers and companies is what is toxic. It is just band-aids fueled by the constant spending of money and not educating people (mainly new people in the hobby) how to keep fish and plants alive. I will take any rants he wishes as long as he tells the truth and educates people so they won’t be caught in this rut of no knowledge and killing fish over and over again until they abandon this hobby. We are all adults here just trying to learn what he is so graciously sharing with a lifetime of study that is proven and without financial reward. You are attacking the wrong side of this argument you have. And with the wrong person and channel members who enjoy what he is teaching. Now who is toxic?

    • @livefree7153
      @livefree7153 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      better crawl back to your safe zone than hearing the truth then.

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    @eugeniovazquez7444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @cktang9869
    @cktang9869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏻

  • @annalee7403
    @annalee7403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💖👍