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I appreciate the ideas Ben and also that they are affordable, there's a few brothers and they do make great videos however alot of what they recommend costs a small fortune
Hi Ben. Great list. Some other ‘good to haves’ but not ‘must haves’ are extra airline (some fittings and check valves too), some air stones, and a spare light or two. None are critical but are handy to have around. Oh…and water conditioner such as Prime is a must.
What’s funny is family members 2:22 asked me what do I want for Christmas? I’m gonna have all those that asked watch your video. Thanks again again for all the great work that you do happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
If I had a spare tank hanging around it would end up as a new Scape with fish in it, then I would need to buy another spare tank and that in turn would end up a new Scape with fish in and so on... 😂
Hello Ben its been a long time nice to see your still in the hobby and making videos keep up the good work... I was looking around for some of the old school african cichlid channels that used to be in the hobby back when i was still doing it. I couldnt seem to find the inquisitive fish guys channel do you know if he is still in the hobby or whatever happened to him or if he changed his channel name cuz i cant seem to find it.?
@BenOchart that's sad. I have one tank that has a heater. And the other doesn't. I plan to start up a jelly fish tank soon. So no heater needed but still good to have backups
Great Christmas list. I have that same Inkbird you have, when you find out how many watts it can handle let me know please I have a 1000 watt heater connected to mine.
Hello i like to watch your channel and have two questions 1. I have 120 gallon tank with 2 Big Oscars and 8 smaller cichlids, 1/4 of tank is planted , will one water changes every two weeks will be fine? 2. Do you recommend having betta fish with guppies?
Yes, but test from time to time. What plants are you using that the fish don’t destroy? Guppies, with their flowing fins, might get nipped by a betta. Fish have different temperaments, you might get a mellow betta? So you might try it but keep a close eye on it!
@BenOchart ok great i heard the powder version of praziquantel is safe with seachem safe and prime, i heard the liquid version of praziquantel and seachem safe and prime may not be, any experience with the liquid version of praziquantel?
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Thank you for watching! Several of the essentials talked about in this video are available at my Amazon store here:
amazon.com/shop/benochart .
For Hygger/AQQA products, please use my affiliate link:
www.hygger-online.com/?ref=czkqflvt
It was fun hanging out and breaking bread with you and Jerry this past weekend! We gotta do that again!
It was great Whip!
I appreciate the ideas Ben and also that they are affordable, there's a few brothers and they do make great videos however alot of what they recommend costs a small fortune
What a great list to have once again you are awesome and so are your videos
Thank you for the tips!! Happy Holidays!
Hi Ben. Great list. Some other ‘good to haves’ but not ‘must haves’ are extra airline (some fittings and check valves too), some air stones, and a spare light or two. None are critical but are handy to have around.
Oh…and water conditioner such as Prime is a must.
Good suggestions. Thanks!
What’s funny is family members 2:22 asked me what do I want for Christmas? I’m gonna have all those that asked watch your video. Thanks again again for all the great work that you do happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
The Bucket brigade was easily the worst thing I've ever done to my back 😢
Can't imagine ever going back to those dark ages
Exactly!
Hey Ben from the South Carolina Coast, hope all has been well my friend. As always great content.
Hey, thanks!
If I had a spare tank hanging around it would end up as a new Scape with fish in it, then I would need to buy another spare tank and that in turn would end up a new Scape with fish in and so on... 😂
Hello Ben its been a long time nice to see your still in the hobby and making videos keep up the good work... I was looking around for some of the old school african cichlid channels that used to be in the hobby back when i was still doing it. I couldnt seem to find the inquisitive fish guys channel do you know if he is still in the hobby or whatever happened to him or if he changed his channel name cuz i cant seem to find it.?
His channel is still up (“IFG”) but he’s not posting regular fish content any longer.
Love the video great list. I have 2 generators for hurricanes cause we live in Texas. Just in case
Smart. I remember that outage in Houston that lasted several days. A few stores lost all their stock😳
@BenOchart that's sad. I have one tank that has a heater. And the other doesn't. I plan to start up a jelly fish tank soon. So no heater needed but still good to have backups
I have water sensors hooked up to my house alarm and it works lol
Do you get police, fire and ambulance response when there’s a water leak? 🤣🤣🤣😀👍🏻
Expensive list 😊
Some items are but other suggestions will save you $$$😀
@ I don’t celebrate xmas but am on it 😊
We Love You Ben, But You are a Nut😅😂
Thanks and I agree 🤣🤣🤣
Hey 👋 ben. 🐠 🪴. Watching the replay at work
Yes love you too Ben
Bennwhere you bought the sign in the wall behind you? The one with light
From a sign maker named Vinny. I’ve tried to locate him to repair one of the neon tubes but can’t locate him. I don’t know where he went🤷🏼♂️
Great Christmas list. I have that same Inkbird you have, when you find out how many watts it can handle let me know please I have a 1000 watt heater connected to mine.
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1000/120=8.3
Hello i like to watch your channel and have two questions 1. I have 120 gallon tank with 2 Big Oscars and 8 smaller cichlids, 1/4 of tank is planted , will one water changes every two weeks will be fine? 2. Do you recommend having betta fish with guppies?
Yes, but test from time to time. What plants are you using that the fish don’t destroy?
Guppies, with their flowing fins, might get nipped by a betta. Fish have different temperaments, you might get a mellow betta? So you might try it but keep a close eye on it!
Has any body used api general cure with seachem safe or prime? Is it safe to use?
They are fine together
@BenOchart ok great i heard the powder version of praziquantel is safe with seachem safe and prime, i heard the liquid version of praziquantel and seachem safe and prime may not be, any experience with the liquid version of praziquantel?
How about new fish!
Goes without saying 😀.
A GREAT gift idea is a gift card to a favorite fish store.