Why I'm Downsizing My Fish Room - Fish Room update Ep. 120
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2023
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Cory's fish room has gone through lots of changes since his last update. A whole row of totes are gone, he got new fish for his living room tank, and lots of fish are being sold off at the Aquarium Co-Op retail store. His 2023 goals include making his tanks more self-sustainable so he can enjoy them without having to do a ton of maintenance all the time. That's why he is downsizing the number of aquariums he owns and continuing to make adjustments to his work/life balance.
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@@kurtisstutzman7056 I have NEVER used ANY fertilizer and my tanks are lush with plant growth. I've been in this hobby for over 50 years and you sound suspiciously like a fertilizer shill/employee of Aquarium co-op, so thanks for playing. NATURE doesn't pour chemical fertilizers in ponds, lakes or streams yet they also have lush plant growth. YOU and everyone else that can't grow plants in a balanced aquarium are
obviously doing something wrong. It may be overstocking, overfeeding, changing too much water NOT ENOUGH PLANTS or something else. Figure it out Kurtis, but it isn't me saying fertilizers are unnecessary.
I think it's so important to understand our limits. I downsized last year from 3 tanks to 1 and it's been so much better for me. It's easier to keep up on maintenance and actually enjoy my fish!
So many fishkeepers seem to treat multi-tank syndrome and rooms full of fish as the inevitable endgame of this hobby, but I think it's easier to lose focus when trying to keep multiple tanks at the same time. I went from 4 tanks to 3 recently and it felt good, thinking about possibly dropping the 3rd.
I feel like every hobbyist hits that at some point. Every single hobbyist I know starts with 1... graduates to 10 or however many they fit in their house.
I personally hit 13 tanks and it just became a CHORE... and I just wasn't enjoying it anymore (I'm a hobbyist, but a very casual one and I simply do not have 5-10 hours a week to dedicate to it).
I scaled down from 13 to 4 small tanks, and maintenance on it was much simpler, about 1-2 hours a week. And I was able to refocus on the part of the hobby I actually enjoy: breeding fish.
Yes, I love that you show the tanks when they’re in their best shape and also when they’re at their normalest! Most hobbyists deal with all of these annoyances and it’s so great to see it normalized on this channel AND hear how it can be fixed up, or how tweaks can be made to prevent that. Creating self sustaining ecosystems is, in my opinion, the best part of this hobby. I’ve been in a bit of an aquarium slump for a while - kinda lost the excitement, but I’m trying to come back to it because I miss it. Like you, this has required some honest talks with myself and a little bit of downsizing, too.
I'll always appreciate seeing youtubers being real and honest about the trials and tribulations involved in this hobby. Thanks for this video.
I appreciate your candid approach to fish keeping, thanks for bringing this to a human level! I have gotten so many great ideas to try in my own tanks by watching context like this.
I really love the extremely low maintenance aspect of planted tanks. Especially heavier planted so you almost never need to do water changes, no heater, etc.
Thanks for spending your time on stuff for us Cory!
I like that you are scaling back and enjoying the hobby more. That's an awesome (and, for some, difficult) step to take. Best of luck and enjoy nature daily!
100% agree. Our tanks are also natural. We have all sorts of critters in them. Worms, planaria, scuds, snails, and of course the fish. The green algae is all over the wood and rocks and it is absolutely gorgeous. I love watching the fish hunt and actually enjoy their environment. It is full of activity and the fish are vibrantly colored and healthy.
Keep doing you, Cory. Whatever that is, whenever, however...it's you, and that's why I'm here. I learn SO much and you inspire me, when I think if you weren't here, I would lose my desire to continue in the hobby. Thank you!
Glad you're putting "the joy" back into your tanks/ life 👍💜
I'm sooooo happy you stay balanced Cory. You inspire so many people. Thank you
Cory I'm happy to see your putting some balance in your life. We will all benefit from that and your happiness. Oh and your tanks look great!
I love these kind of videos. Seeing others working on improving their tanks actually motivates me more to work on my own tanks than seeing perfect tanks.
Love seeing the changes! Keep having fun!
You are such a positive guy. I have been watching you for about 5 yrs. I have learned so much from you. You make the hobby more enjoyable. Thanks
Thanks for the compliment and sticking with me!
I really enjoyed watching this Corey. It made me feel like there’s somebody out there that “understands “. That it’s hard work but it’s also so rewarding to then sit back and enjoy the benefits of that work.
Would a show light, one you use only when you want to film or enjoy the color of the fish, be an option for Elmer's tank?
I admire that you're using a growth mindset and restructuring your fish room as it suits you.
Cory’s honesty about upkeep and too much being disheartening in the hobby helps me a lot. Thank you for sharing some tips on how to make the hobby easier. I recently simplified my filtration and I find it way less daunting to do maintenance. I now have more time to spend growing my plants better and enjoying my fish.
Thank you for this thoughtful video. I just wanted to join those who are showing their appreciation for the work that you do. I discovered your TH-cam channel a couple of weeks ago and have been watching some each day. I don't even have an aquarium but hope to get back to it some day. But I'm retired now so I need to be watchful of my spending, and need to consider what works with my family. Thanks again for the educational and entertaining videos/articles.
That painting is so amazing! Talk about special and meaningful 😍 Lady Bird saying HI was the cutest thing 🥰 It’s so important to self reflect and do things you know will help create more joy and peace!! ❤
I love what you're doing for the hobby, Cory! I'm proud to be a long time member. I enjoy your realistic observations. Can't wait to hear about the books you read!
These are the best videos! They inspire me to continue to evolve my fish hobby and not stay static...I work with the animals during the Sunday lives too. Thanks so much!
Love what your doing. I keep thinking what is it that I want to do when I get more time on my hands. And I always come back to the fish hobby. I know it’s something I want to explore more into and I find it a passion for me. ❤
Hey! I really like what you’re doing! You show that this is an evolving hobby, and you’re never too stuck to change direction. A hobby should be fun, and it brings me joy to see you are getting the fun back.
Love your content. I have been here for about five years watching your content. I have learnt SO much about aquariums and business in general. Thanks Cory!
same! I enjoy visiting your retail store in Edmonds. Its the best fish store I've ever been to in terms of friendly knowledgeable service, clean bright aquariums, well-stocked supplies, and so many varieties of healthy fish and aquarium plants!
I really do appreciate and value your honesty and transparency in everything you do. Thank you.
Thank Cory for your informative videos and your down to earth approach of our hobby.
I know the educational videos are needed and they probably do the best, but the updates on your hobby are my favorite content to watch.
Thanks for being willing to share the ups and downs!
Enjoying the fish room updates. Really cool to see the progression in the “day in the life of” format. Also I have orange australe killis and love them. Pumped to see you incorporating killis into your room
I love these little casual conversation videos, Cory. I can certainly relate to spending so much time doing the things you must do that it severely limits the time you have to do the things you want to do. I really appreciate the tips and advice about ways to help it not be a burden. I've heard similar advice in regards to stuff like project vehicles. If it has sat untouched for a year just doing something as simple as dragging it to a different place in the garage, etc. can reinvigorate your interest and get you re-started on working on it. Same goes for re-scaping a tank or re-designing a fish wall or room, changing the focus of projects and tanks, etc. VERY useful advice. Thank you for letting us in :) Cheers.
As someone who had his first tank at 16, and is now 61. I too have gone through the downsizing that often occurs when keeping a lot of tanks. The hobby for me, has been one of peaks and valleys that have filled that time. I too have read a lot of books, and I used to pride myself in knowing so much of the Latin nomenclature, and then the experts go and reclassify a lot of what I had memorized. Oh well. Stuff like that is of little importance in the grand scheme of keeping fish. Making it enjoyable, and less of a chore is always a struggle. That is one part of the hobby that will never change...
These are the best videos ones like these help to step back if you get overwhelmed and start to enjoy the hobby again.
Keep these types of videos coming, love them
I personally love the behind the scenes of the less than perfect tanks and things in progress. It’s a tricky thing to get everything just right sometimes. Seeing the same struggles is reassuring that it can happen to anyone. Looking forward to saving my pennies and getting one of the lights for my 75 gallon. Going to be replacing a drop light t5 ho fixture that I recently converted to led.
I've been watching your videos forever and never realized how close your shop is to me, I plan to come by once I'm done moving, can't wait to see the shop!
You have my permission 😉 to have fun as a hobbyist without taking us along. I do really enjoy your fishroom updates.
I love seeing the real life videos of your fish room. It's inspiring to see you enjoying your fish and carving out time to just be a hobbyist again. Lady Bird is so pretty ❤
Awesome content Cory! I love seeing someone work the hobby.
Love the real life look at the fish room! Edit - your advice on what to do when you aren't enjoying your hobby is excellent. I have 2 specific tanks I don't love right now and I'm making my list. First thing that has to change in one tank is to get the tall growers out of the pearl weed bed so it is easier to keep trimmed and the other tank is to add a bunch more hardscape!!
I like that you're letting yourself enjoy the hobby more, Cory, That will pay dividends in other aspects of what you do and what we as TH-cam viewers get in terms of better content from you. 👍
Thanks for the great video Cory, love your real updates of your day in the fish room, everything is looking great! I am in the same boat with downsizing so I have more time to read and put into making my main tanks better, love your content
Thanks for the shoutout Cory :) New layout is gonna look dope!
I love these videos, this is why i watch you. Your life in the hobby is so fascinating even though you've repeated a lot of this. I just love it.
Awesome update! I have Black Chin livebearers and love them! Not the flashiest fish, but still worth having in my collection 😊
Thanks for sharing some of your story and thought process. Finding things to make the hobby fresh and exciting is a good point i'm trying to do too. :) I lost some of my favorite fish so I stepped back but there is more to discover always.
Ladybird is looking so happy!!!! I don't think I have ever seen her that interactive with you and showing off.
It's good to hear you getting excited again about what you are doing in your own space.
I would recommend Costco for light replacements if the bulbs on Amazon aren't living up to their promise. Our 5 year life span lights are finally beginning to go out.... 6 years later. Our lights are on a good 14 hours/day, so we more than got what was promised.
I look forward to being able to order your lights soon... I only have one Fluval post house fire in 2017. The rest of my lights are shoplights (quick and cheap after we lost everything) and I am ready for nicer aquarium lights.
Looks great Cory!
Great flow to that video! Love the candor.
We have the same track lighting in my apartment and in the apartment gym. Not sure the company but they burn out super quick. They finally replaced the ones in the gym, there were only 2 out of 10+ up there that worked. Excited to see the new CoOp lights going strong! I'll be getting one eventually on a new build. Love these style videos, so cool to see all the little changes.
Nice to see you Cory! I took a long break but I’m back, gonna get the 55 gal looking at it’s peak and look forward to your videos.
I'm glad you are finding balance. Have fun, be happy.
I think downsizing is a great idea if you are able to make your tanks look better and them be more enjoyable for you. Also I forgot how good the 800g used to look with the tiger barbs! Hopefully ladybirds tank can look that good, it’s already looking much better then before. Good luck with the tanks and your new projects.👍
Thanks for the update love general fish room stuff
Yes as you get older it is no longer as fun to have to do more...I gave up on my Aquariums and only have the two koi ponds left ...Covid really helped me to understand what could still work and what doesn't. Thanks for your input.
What a shame to see all those tubs being broken down after you spent so much time and care setting them all up not too long ago. Looking forward to seeing what's next for the space.
You’re so honest about stuff
Cory, I love that you put the hobby 1st! Enjoy Nature Daily is a life style and that is why The Aquarium Co Op is the BEST!
Love seeing the videos of your fish room Cory it's going to look awesome. How is Murphy doing at the moment? Hope he's getting better
The room is looking good, thanks for sharing!
@aquarium co-op, Cory I’m really loving the fish room as you down size. It will be a relaxing place to chill and entertain fellow nerms. Also, your braces have done a phenomenal job so far. Your teeth are
looking amazing. 🙌🏼
I still love the fish room videos. Always have always will. Thanks Coopy 💚👍🎋
Thank you for sharing your fishroom with us, I am loving this style of video.
Great video!!! Enjoyed seeing all the progress on the tanks.
I love videos like this. Love Cory so much ❤
This video really hits home for me. I've had some struggles with my tanks. I started out with all these great ideas and ambition, and ramped up my fish room! Then, issues came up, and I attacked them as best I could. Nothing seemed to work, and it can be real frustrating to lose fish. I am at a point where I think the best approach would be to start over, at least with my bigger tanks! Defintely feel as though I personally would benefit from scaling things down for a bit!
Mann you got to be one of the best teacher in the world,thats Awesome!!!I never knew you had all that❤️🙏😍👍👍👍🤔
Looking good cory thanks for the update have a grate week
relaxing experience getting your POV tour of your fish room :)
I've downsized a lot. From 45 twenty gallon tanks to just 1 ten gallon tank. I'm totally enjoying it.
Love these video! Always been my favorite.
I just bought some aquarium plants and the co op aquarium towel. Can't wait to receive them. Great video and content
I LOVE my Eheim 1500xl! I have it on my 75 gallon planted oscar tank and the maintenance is so easy and infrequent because the filter keeps the tank clean for months!
By all means, find the balance that works for you and we will learn from it. And appreciate sharing you sharing your journey.
Have some fun with it again, good idea to scale down alot of tanks and get more time back so you can enjoy it more.
Trying to know your limits is a good thing. I am trying to spread my wings a bit and expand. Seeing videos like this remind me to do it in steps so I don't over build.
I loved your turtle and the tank decor! Lighting as well! Very cool.
Everything is coming together great!
South Coast Tropical Fish Society wishes you the best with your updates! We are excited to see what you have in store!
I really enjoy seeing your fish room. Your platy tank with the pearl weed is my dream tank. But, I don't want too many tanks. So far, I have stuck to 2 tanks. I have enjoyed them for many years. Other beautiful fish are very tempting. I find it really hard not to get more fish.
I hope you get to read often also, enjoy. Thank You!
I really liked this video. The format and content. Thanks Cor🐠🐢🐡🐟🐌
Loved this video. Thanks Cory!
These are some of my favorite videos.
I discovered Flag fish a year ago doing research on BBA. I came across Ryan from Wild Fish Tanks and order them from him. They did such an amazing job that I now have them in every tank in my fishroom where they "fit in" and can thrive. They are truly a miracle mower on any kind of filamentous algae.
Really good video! Thanks and enjoy your lovely tanks!
Learning our limits is one of the harder lessons to learn. But once you figure it out, there's peace on the other side. Thank you for sharing with us.
Cory is such a huge inspiration
Your fish room looks so amazing!
Thank you 🙏
I really like the cardinal shrimp tank simplicity, and the patience side of the scape!
The honest perspective of the hobby is refreshing. It makes me feel better when mine get out of hand 🤣
Happy for more balance in your life! Also, NERD ROPES!!!
I love lady bird too😍 your fish room is looking good!
Fun watching and hearing Ladybird eating!
You are a “Good to Great”leader Cory…Be well!
I have that book in my stack to read. Might be next!
Love this style of video
Those trout goodeids are amazing. Used to have amecas with the yellow band instead of white. Goodeids in general are some of my favorite fish to own and honestly just watch.
always make it a point to compliment my local store for doing an exceptional job taking care of not only the fish but the store its self. go to so many places and the fish look starved and unhealthy but the shop i go to they're fat happy and know who feeds them
I enjoy these type of videos very much. Lady birds aquarium looks great to me.
Team aquarium co-op awesome video Corey love the channel and all its content keep up the great work fish room is looking awesome love the changes that are going on because in the end you have to do what keeps you happy in the aquarium Hobby keep those videos coming love them but remember has to be Dean Worthy!!
Thx for your sincerity, goog piece of advice, thxxx a lot
Love the video Cory! Thanks
Can't wait to get one of those reusable bags! ♻️