Totally agree with all your useful points. I'd just like to add that the fish being stressed will be breathing harder and so that creates a tougher situation again with the creation of ammonia (which is released primarily through the gills). This is why I always do a water change soon after adding fish and it is certainly a good idea to add fish slowly, not so many at once.
I just wanted to say thank you for your helpful and passionate content over the years. I have read a lot of combative know it all comments that goes against this being a fun hobby for all of us in it together. Keep in mind some of these people could be on the "spectrum" or have mental illness. Don't let them get you down or dissuade you from putting our your heartfelt quality content. Cheers!
Wonderful Ben. You had me worried for a minute lol. Fish look amazing and your tanks as always are pristine! Thanks for the great tips today! Always learning! See ya tomorrow morning Ben!!!
Great info! Especially since I just added some fish today. The oxygen point really hit the nail on the head, as that was something I was concerned with in my main tank being the only tank to get new additions that weren't replacements.
@@BenOchart thanks Ben! I've lost fish before due to these things, and this was a great reminder to go over that mental checklist and make sure I got things covered.
I luckily haven't had a new fish die in along time, once I started buying at higher end stores with higher quality goldfish, 0 issues since switching to 1 shop. Looking to a big 6 inch white Oranda soon.
Hey Ben how are you ? Great video! I see you took my advice on the buccochromis rhoadesii yellow. Beautiful fish specially when they get their Colors enjoy them my friend
I set up my tank last night, added dechlor and added 5 neon tetras. They all died within 6 hours! They were the only fish in the brand new tank. Ive set many tanks up the same day and never had this issue. What happened? Yes floated the bag and i didnt add the water from the pet store in the new tank. Only thing i can possibly think of is ammonia. The only thing i saw before they started dying was gasping at the surface so i added an air stone because i thought the filter wasnt giving enough oxygen. There was zero flashing. I keep koi, i always have checked my tap water. Its always had chlorine but never ammonia. So when i filled the tank i didnt even bother to use my test kit for ammonia. When they started dying, i immediately checked it. It was at 1ppm. I knew id be having to use my prime or safe until the good BB grew but wasnt ready for ammonia already in there. Could the ammonia for those few hours have killed them that fast? (Honestly never dealt with ammonia issues) Im glad i checked my tap water tho because now i know theres ammonia in it also, i would have been gutted if i killed my beautiful koi. Any advice or info, insight would be appreciated. Makes me feel like a complete idiot.. i know fish, had them for years. Im so puzzled
@@BenOchart thanks for the reply. But that stinks, I would really like to get some of those. Keep up the great work on the videos. I found some silk plants on Amazon that look pretty good, but they're not as nice as those. I may purchase a few to see how they are.
Ben I’m transferring over to the holy grail extreme aquatics food, I’m aware of its history , excluding the krill flakes I’m assuming any of the their pellets will ok with mbunas regarding protein? I’m getting their splurina flakes for them but ok to feed them the nice version pellets along with the splurina as the staple food daily? Just don’t wanna get bloat with too much protein , what’s ur recommendation to feed mbunas in the extreme aquatics food line, let me know thanks sir
Not having any Mbuna since having started with Xtreme, it’s something I’m just not entirely sure of. I can see the greens in the flakes, but need to study the ingredient list to be sure.
I was worried when I got 14 fish all differ sizes and had to put them into my 135 gallon. I was thinking about all what you said except for oxygen it’s a reef ready with sump but test water daily for 2 weeks all went well I was lucky especially with aggression
Yup, I've done all this and still no luck. I've probably lost 90% of shipped fish. Most people who talk about this also are only talking about bigger fish. I assume smaller fish are more fragile
I always see some fish die even with clean water that I tested for ph, nitrate, ammonia. I once set up a 60 gallon tank with a big school of 100 neon tetras and most days 5 of them would die. After a few months only one of the neons was left and he must have been the alpha because he lived another 3-4 years with no other neons in the tank
I just think the #1 reason is theres sumthin goin on w that fish that u & the store is unaware of I buy 4 max at one time Theres been times i bought 4 fish 3 of them lived but 1 died which is why i believe they die from pre existing conditions unfort
I bought five fishes and they all die I have 10 gallon tank I was having tap water and mix the chemical to make it easy for cold water fishes and in the morning they all die
For established tanks, these deaths are due to poor living conditions prior to coming to your tank. For beginners, it is usually because of ammonia spikes and the tank not having enough beneficial bacteria. Please don't add a lot of fish at once...if you have to, immediately dose the tank with Prime/Safe and continue that for several days even if you have an established tank.
You are starting to sound like a fish biologist. LOL. The oxygen issue in my opinion is overblown. Large differences in water chemistry between supplier and your aquarium is a potential major issue. I had challenges adapting fish from the northwest suppliers who typically have soft and acidic water. My water like yours is hard and alkaline. I only buy on-line and always make sure the supplier's water is similar to mine- have not lost a new fish in years
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Great video and need to know information thank you
You’re welcome 😀👍🏻
Totally agree with all your useful points. I'd just like to add that the fish being stressed will be breathing harder and so that creates a tougher situation again with the creation of ammonia (which is released primarily through the gills). This is why I always do a water change soon after adding fish and it is certainly a good idea to add fish slowly, not so many at once.
Great points!
We All Learn From Each Other. That tip on increasing oxygen with higher temps saved my tank several months ago. Picked up from a 3 year old video 😎
I just wanted to say thank you for your helpful and passionate content over the years. I have read a lot of combative know it all comments that goes against this being a fun hobby for all of us in it together. Keep in mind some of these people could be on the "spectrum" or have mental illness. Don't let them get you down or dissuade you from putting our your heartfelt quality content. Cheers!
Wonderful Ben. You had me worried for a minute lol. Fish look amazing and your tanks as always are pristine! Thanks for the great tips today! Always learning! See ya tomorrow morning Ben!!!
🤣I sent James Largo at The Cichlid Shack a text, “Don’t worry when you see the title of today’s video” 🤣
Great video topic. I’m always anxious those first couple of days!
We all are 🤣😀👍🏻
Thanks for the advice, I enjoy your shows. 🇨🇦👋
Hey ben ! 🐠. As usual. Your killing it Great video………. Thanks ✅
Great info! Especially since I just added some fish today. The oxygen point really hit the nail on the head, as that was something I was concerned with in my main tank being the only tank to get new additions that weren't replacements.
If you see them hanging at the top and gasping it’s probably an O2 issue. If gasping at the bottom check for ammonia.
@@BenOchart thanks Ben! I've lost fish before due to these things, and this was a great reminder to go over that mental checklist and make sure I got things covered.
I luckily haven't had a new fish die in along time, once I started buying at higher end stores with higher quality goldfish, 0 issues since switching to 1 shop. Looking to a big 6 inch white Oranda soon.
Plus your tank has matured over time. Nothing like a seasoned tank for sustaining life.
Hey Ben how are you ? Great video! I see you took my advice on the buccochromis rhoadesii yellow. Beautiful fish specially when they get their Colors enjoy them my friend
This one is very active. I’m hoping he does well with the big boys.
Hi Ben! Love the video
Always great content, thank you for what you do!
Thank you and you’re welcome 😀👍🏻
Thanks mister saya sudah faham
My dear Ben, I see you look way too tired,please consider taking some rest, relax and rejuvenate. 🤗
After a 30 mile bike ride I am tired 🤣
I set up my tank last night, added dechlor and added 5 neon tetras. They all died within 6 hours! They were the only fish in the brand new tank. Ive set many tanks up the same day and never had this issue. What happened? Yes floated the bag and i didnt add the water from the pet store in the new tank. Only thing i can possibly think of is ammonia. The only thing i saw before they started dying was gasping at the surface so i added an air stone because i thought the filter wasnt giving enough oxygen. There was zero flashing. I keep koi, i always have checked my tap water. Its always had chlorine but never ammonia. So when i filled the tank i didnt even bother to use my test kit for ammonia. When they started dying, i immediately checked it. It was at 1ppm. I knew id be having to use my prime or safe until the good BB grew but wasnt ready for ammonia already in there. Could the ammonia for those few hours have killed them that fast? (Honestly never dealt with ammonia issues) Im glad i checked my tap water tho because now i know theres ammonia in it also, i would have been gutted if i killed my beautiful koi. Any advice or info, insight would be appreciated. Makes me feel like a complete idiot.. i know fish, had them for years. Im so puzzled
I like your plants in the 55 gallon with the new cichlids. Where did you get those? And are they in your Amazon store?
thank you. No, they are from a company that unfortunately is no longer around.
@@BenOchart thanks for the reply. But that stinks, I would really like to get some of those. Keep up the great work on the videos. I found some silk plants on Amazon that look pretty good, but they're not as nice as those. I may purchase a few to see how they are.
Ben I’m transferring over to the holy grail extreme aquatics food, I’m aware of its history , excluding the krill flakes I’m assuming any of the their pellets will ok with mbunas regarding protein? I’m getting their splurina flakes for them but ok to feed them the nice version pellets along with the splurina as the staple food daily? Just don’t wanna get bloat with too much protein , what’s ur recommendation to feed mbunas in the extreme aquatics food line, let me know thanks sir
Not having any Mbuna since having started with Xtreme, it’s something I’m just not entirely sure of. I can see the greens in the flakes, but need to study the ingredient list to be sure.
I was worried when I got 14 fish all differ sizes and had to put them into my 135 gallon. I was thinking about all what you said except for oxygen it’s a reef ready with sump but test water daily for 2 weeks all went well I was lucky especially with aggression
Love it when things work out!
Yup, I've done all this and still no luck. I've probably lost 90% of shipped fish. Most people who talk about this also are only talking about bigger fish. I assume smaller fish are more fragile
i’ve gotten some glo fish and they all keep dying after the first day, i don’t know if it’s just the glo fish or if i’m doing something wrong
I always see some fish die even with clean water that I tested for ph, nitrate, ammonia. I once set up a 60 gallon tank with a big school of 100 neon tetras and most days 5 of them would die. After a few months only one of the neons was left and he must have been the alpha because he lived another 3-4 years with no other neons in the tank
Hey ben. 🐠. Whats the shacks policy? On a fish not surviving. ? Is there a return policy…….
I think if you get a DOA you need to send a picture of the fish in the bag for a replacement, but get with them to be sure.
2:21 😅 idk I added 2
I heard that some of them Drown.
RIP the two peacock bass I received yesterday. 😢
my fish died and i just got them today
I just think the #1 reason is theres sumthin goin on w that fish that u & the store is unaware of I buy 4 max at one time Theres been times i bought 4 fish 3 of them lived but 1 died which is why i believe they die from pre existing conditions unfort
There’s definitely some truth to that
I bought five fishes and they all die I have 10 gallon tank I was having tap water and mix the chemical to make it easy for cold water fishes and in the morning they all die
For established tanks, these deaths are due to poor living conditions prior to coming to your tank. For beginners, it is usually because of ammonia spikes and the tank not having enough beneficial bacteria.
Please don't add a lot of fish at once...if you have to, immediately dose the tank with Prime/Safe and continue that for several days even if you have an established tank.
“Adding new fish to your cesspool” was item #4 but was removed in the final edit 🤣🤣🤣
You are starting to sound like a fish biologist. LOL. The oxygen issue in my opinion is overblown. Large differences in water chemistry between supplier and your aquarium is a potential major issue. I had challenges adapting fish from the northwest suppliers who typically have soft and acidic water. My water like yours is hard and alkaline. I only buy on-line and always make sure the supplier's water is similar to mine- have not lost a new fish in years
Good advice. I even ask what the supplier feeding so I can offer something similar initially.