CHAOS In The Fish Room Oh And The BEST Nano Filtration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2022
- I've had enough, it's time to make a drastic change. Will it work? Who knows but I'm gonna try anyway!
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Beard looks great!
Also I really enjoy your informative videos but I would also enjoy your go with the flow type videos as well. Good luck and have fun.
Looks like a great little tank kit. It's amazing the smaller tanks are more expensive than some of the bigger ones by the time you're done shopping for a tank the lids the lights filtration and so on like you said I'd rather just have the plug and Play kit. Looks like a nice setup I think I'm going to have to get one in the near future, soon as I get my last tanks set up if that ever ends just picked up two more 70 gallons today... I guess I like the abuse.
Loved this video!
Need some help off the pair of you. Just seperated 3 Tetra's from my tank tonight will try to net the other three in the morning.
Found that breed of tetra eating and bullying the guppies and mollies.
They have their own tank going to sell get of the Tetra's. Stressing me out and the fish
You been watching MD fish tanks🤣🤣
Instead of blocking the windows out entirely you could also try to tint them, may cut down on your algae problem and you can still see the outside world from the fish room.
I was just about to say the same thing ❤️🇦🇺
Speaking from experience, the tint does not stop the algae unfortunately. We've had to go with black out curtains too.
Darn! What if it had UV blocking? Would that work?
@@MissChellethis is way late but 99% of tint is 99% uv resistant
Love it. More fish room time. Aquarist creators’ videos that take place in their rooms /spaces where they talk about the hobby and their wet pets are the best. Keep it up!
Hey, John. Really looking forward to the new format of videos. My dad and I are huge fans and would watch anything posted by you and the lovely Lisa. We've learned so much from you both since getting into the hobby just over a year ago. Also, I for one am always up for more videos featuring the handsome Carl.
Love the free FUN format 🥰 btw you can get blinds that lower from the top as well as lift up from the bottom. This gives you natural sun light but it will block it on the lower part of the room where your tanks are Maybe a solution to keep some sun if you want it 😎🔆. Thanks for the video and reminding everyone this hobby is Fun 🎉🐳
Yes!! I absolutely love the idea of a new unscripted, more-personality format! We want to know you guys more! I feel like people are more invested when they feel more connected! At least I do. 😊 And you guys are great. Also, the beard looks awesome!
Great job John, looking forward to the change in your format. Looking at the video, I would think solar shades on the windows and maybe brighten up the ceiling only. Paint it white?? Just my thoughts. Keep up the good work!
I’m most interested in seeing how these new fish rooms continue to come together. I also enjoy videos that focus on one tank. Fish, plants, lighting, feeding that work for that specific environment. I wouldn’t miss the top tens. They’ve been done to death on plenty of channels. I think the video quality will improve with the blackout curtains and lights. Also wondered if painting part or all of the ceiling in that dark wood room white might help. Paint is a one time cost to brighten a space vs. just growing the electric bill.
They are trying to keep the vintage character of the room.
Free-flowing vlog videos are often my favorites. We get to see real life moments, honest thoughts & opinions, and randomness. I love that. Raw and real. I watched almost every video you posted while y'all were moving because it was similar format. And the kitty cameos are 👍🏻
Hope to see you at my hometown Aquashella next Saturday ❤️
blackout curtains can be hung 1/4 or 1/3 of the way down the window, leaving an upper section daylight or putting UV Block film on them. A combination of blackout curtains and UV blocking window film would give you some natural light and privacy
I really like getting to see the progress of the Old Fish House in the background of this type of video - Lisa's prints on the wall and her Nano corner look great , oh, the black cards are perfect- thanks John💕👍
I have so loved watching this transformation! You guys look like you are so happy. Moving and making changes takes time, take it from someone who has moved 19 times in 30 yrs! Enjoy the process and this is going to be awesome when you get this all done! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to this journey.
Thanks, John, for the status update! You’ve made some great progress on your fish room, etc. Loved seeing Carl the cat, and your other cat, too. Looking forward to what’s next.
And I’ll see you next weekend in Dallas! :)
Chill John. All is well. Stay calm. Have a day off. It's nice visiting you and Lisa on here 😊
You go ahead and plug your products. This is your business and these are your commercials that we all love to enjoy. I own a seachem 110 hang on the back becauseof you. The best hang on the back filter in my opinion. Thank You both for the great videos you 2 create.
I like these kinds of videos! I've learned a lot from your planned/scripted videos, but I love the fun and raw energy that comes from you passionately doing what you love and the fish house updates are great!
I've been a subscriber since I moved cross-country with my fish about 2 years ago and was looking for videos on both fish transport and setting up a new tank from scratch (because the last time I did that was when i first got this fish 10 years ago). Your older top 10s and such videos came up a lot in my search results, and when I subscribed to your channel, more of your formulated videos even from years prior ended up on my TH-cam front page. I'm no YT expert, but I think as long as those existing videos stay in your channel, fishkeepers and fishkeeping enthusiasts are going to find you and you can do what you want without completely disappearing from the algorithm.
Have fun!
People who completely unpack and complete all their projects without any moving clutter as soon as they move in are not to be trusted.
Love the new format.
Excited for the new format John! The formulaic, edited videos were great and really informative/ helpful. But I think that having a less edited, spontaneous style makes it more personal and fun to watch too!
Keep them coming. Free flowing talk about whatever, I like it.
I agree with the tinted windows idea - that should give you the best of both! The fishroom looks like it is coming together nicely! Definitely like this style of vlog- would love to see more 😃
Keep doing this kind of videos.
Vlog on the steps of your fish house progress!
Loved it John, informative and entertaining as always! Loving the extra facial hair too!! 😄
I like it, I like it! I have several fluval kit's and love them, they also have a Betta kit one I wanted to try. It's 2.6 gallon's, but I'm from the school of bigger is better. That's what she said last night. ( Lol ). 45 year's ago I lived in South Carolina and that's where I started collecting my own fish, such as mollies and Florida flag fish. Always done with the game and wildlife's approval. Their is a small lake in a state park in Columbia SC that had the mosquito fish or Gambusia fish. I got so good I could catch them with a Frisbee.
I have 3fluval flex 9 gal, 1-15 gal and a 32 gal Fluval flex. I have several of the little Aqua tops. I use these as quarantine & hospital tanks! All of them sooooo worth the money!!!
Cool stuff John! Looking forward to seeing you next weekend! Safe travels!!
Hi John, thanks for the relaxing tour of your fish room. I like seeing the place come together and enjoy the time and attention you're putting into all these projects. Looking forward to seeing more of this relaxed format you're doing here. Keep up the great work, and know that you and Lisa are greatly appreciated! Thanks y'all 😁
I'm excited for the change --- actually I would LOVE to just see all the "small" things that you do in the fishroom. Like repairs, treating fish if they are sick, new fish that come in and boxing/unboxing new bettas when they come in, even fixing the window, etc. I feel like it's so hard to have that many fish for most people, I just want to live vicariously through you, and also seeing what it's *actually* like to do that -- so I can better figure out what part of it I might be able to add or pick up myself!
What about that mirror film you can put on glass to filter the light? Love how these fishrooms are progressing 💕💕💕
I think this is what has been missing. Keep following what you think is best. You are doing great guys!
Your ideas of what you like doing, is the ideas that I like to hear. A person can't learn or get new ideas without seeing people do it their way ? You away from script sounds great !
I am personally enjoying the house build chaos fish barn build videos WAY MORE than the top ten stuff from the past year. I doubt I’m alone in that.
Fantastic! Glad you're getting back to having fun with the videos! Sharing your fun with us is the very best approach you can take both for you and for your subscribers!
We just switched our daughter's beta tank to an Aquatop sponge filter. Her tank had come with an air pump version of the Tetra Whisper 1-5 gallon filter and it wasn't drawing up water anymore. It's been a week and we have noticed a huge difference in water quality and the beta has perked up completely. And it's so teeny that cleaning it took maybe 10 seconds. I don't mind the floor space it takes and doesn't really detract from the look, IMO. I'm more annoyed with the LED bubbler that came with the tank kit. The hose attaches at the back so it never stays flat on the bottom and the tube curls around the tank rather than go straight up and down. I would take it out and put it into her other nano tank but my daughter loves it there.
cool vid. and your right. cut loose and have fun. i'm sure we all will appreciate that vibe. ... glad you get to work with your hobby
Definitely like this style of video more. Would love to see more of a vlog style of day to day stuff showing more of the behind the scenes.
Beard looks great on you! Changing things up sounds fun for you and entertaining as well as educational for your followers. Go for it.
I'm not bored of your top 10 videos yet but you have to do what makes you happy :) good video and looking forward to more in this style
I sincerly want to thank you guys, Today I finnally added Black neon tetras to my new (PROPERLY CYCLED) tank. You guys helped me rediscover a childhood hobby and for the first time in YEARS i have a tank. Its a small ten gallon but thanks to your information its got proper cycling, filtration and everything. I already bought a second aqaurium to setup in the near future. I hope your channel grows, and thanks again.
-Tom
I agree on the built in sump style filters for these small nano aquarium kits. An additional benefit is that it shouldn't lost prime during a power outage. Something that some of the hang on back filters suffer from. The Aquatop Pisces 5 gallon cube is on my list to try one of these days. Going to be standing up a Petco Imagitarium 3.7 Pro Deluxe fancy magic kit soon which is sitting here in the box next to my PC. And I just thought of another benefit. If you've got fish that prefer warmer than whatever you keep the room temperature at you can sneak a small heater into most of these in-tank sump systems.
As an aside. I'm not picky about video formats. Scripted, casual, etc. doesn't matter to me. I'll watch them all.
-Shane
You guys do what makes you happy and you have fun doing! I’m sure we will all stick around! Thank you for all you guys do for all us crazy MTS’er and new keepers alike.
Been feeling that way lately too. I wanna enjoy my fish.
I have an Aquatop 13 gallon with the bowed front. I love it. So pretty. As a beginner it is a lot of learning about the chemistry and the flora. Have a great day
I love videos of people setting up tanks, doing maintenance, just talking about the hobby and best practices. So this was great! Keep doing it, people like genuine :)
Great video John! This video form is like a one on one conversation. Hey, the whiskers look very good on you. And I am happy to see Carl has a friend too:) 😊
Loved the video John! Keep up the videos that you find fun to make. That's what this hobby is all about!!
I've had a 5 galon tank with a hang-on-the-back filter like 2 to 3 years. There are 2 dozens of neon tetras and dozens of cherry shrimps in it and the setup has been working great so far.
I love this kind of video! We want you to enjoy the whole process and have fun. I think the beard looks great by the way.
By the way John I think these type of videos are great! Very Raw n Chilled! Feels like we are just Chilling talking lol. I watch while I’m at work all the time lol.
I really like the ‘hanging out with a mate/freestyle’ video type 😄👍
Your new fish house is a wonderland! As for algae and the windows…maybe some window films? Allows the light, but filters the UV. Comes in all sorts of patterns and colors, other than just “sun block”.
Yea we want to see the window repair. We just want to see all the development of your journey and fish room ! Thanks for the great content ! Loving the video . Regards
Great video John
Love the tanks with a built in sump/chamber for filtration.
Got my fluval Evo running well with some coral and a Bangaii Cardinal and 2 black clowns. Cracking tank!
Cheers
Aaron
Great video. See you next weekend.
Bald head and beard is a classic combo. Go for it John
We like this new format of video! Keep it up. Home improvement, unscripted and real. Nice work! 👍
I was SHOCKED to see you grew a BEARD, John, but I REALLY like It! My hubby ALWAYS have a beard-- sometimes like ZZTOP, sometimes like a BEAR----- 😂 and ....I LOVE your personality!
What about the Sicce Micron? I also love the "hybrid" filters- a cross between a sponge filter and canister filter that goes in the tank and runs off air like sponge filters. You can also DIY a small canister filter out of a large mason jar.
Love the filter that’s built in to the Fluval Spec V. Just needed some modifications to decrease the flow for a betta.
Change is good! I think you have so much to show while you set up your new fish rooms. There are things you probably take for granted that some will find very helpful. Love this video!
Love the flow of these videos John!
Keep doing videos the way you want to. I love your channel anyway xx
I absolutely LOVE the beard! It looks great on you!
If you are having fun, we are having fun, I appreciate this turnaround.
the beard is a winner IMO, and i enjoy this format as much as the more structured ones. keep it comin'!
Loving the new format - especially the chance to get to know your personalities better! I really enjoy watching the more vlog-like videos of you cultivating your space. Totally would watch you fix that window. Bet there are some tips and tricks we could learn along the way and possibly apply to our own spaces/tanks. The best part of all is seeing you enjoy the hobby (both fishkeeping and youtube). You're both doing great! Sending all the best.
Love the feel of your fish room it is a great space look forward to seeing it progress with lights etc! 😻
Hi John - I added an Aquael to my 5 gallon fish bowl and buried into gravel I built up behind my hardscape. Love it! Has an air-line as well. I'll look more into these Ventis.
Lisa will be very proud of me when she hears how good iim treating my betta hahaha
Nano tanks are a fun place to do your own DIY cannister creations, too.
I like canisters as they seem to work the best with glass lily pipes for planted tanks. Oase makes some with prefilters and built in heaters so they make the build look super clean.
My coworker turned me onto the Zoo Med Nano 10 canister filter. I had never seen or even heard of it, but I love it. It's truly tiny, and actually desktop friendly, and does a great job, and it's quiet. They also make the Nano 30 if you want something a bit bigger. Check them out sometime.
Perfect day to watch a fish keeping video. I just got a 9 gallon fuval flex for my Betta today. On my way to the fish store to pick up some more live plants
I run canister filters on all my tanks 7 tanks. They are “aquascapes”. I won’t mention the brand I use because I’m sure it’s one that doesn’t allow retailers like John and Lisa to make money. That being said, I run a “60” size on a 3 gallon which is MUCH smaller that the Sicce. It’s super quiet. What I like most about canisters is reliability. Aside from the obvious space saving/ aesthetics. My power goes out at least once a month and the last thing I need to worry about is “did my filter pump turn back on?”
Yup I am doing a nano tank, a 20 gallon community aquarium of nano fish, Corydora catfish, shrimp, and a African dwarf aquatic frog.
Do like the non scripted videos great and fun. But you were great at giving useful info for the hobby with the top 10's.
Mabey do a mix of both.
Everybody happy 🐠🐠🐠
Bring it on. Looking forward to seeing what you do.
I’d get pull down blinds and be able to close them when your not in there so it’s all dark and open them when your in there! That’s what I do in my fish room that gets light all day! Those new lights will help though for sure! Always watching for you, I will enjoy whatever content you come out with!
Another option is to only black out the lower half of those amazing windows, or you could try window clings . Make them look stain glass. The fur on your face is awesome keep it.
Built in filters, as you say, are the best here. The problem is that once the motor burns out you're stuck with buying a new tank because they don't generally sell replacement parts.
That nano tank is a good price, especially for a beginner. The filtration system is brilliant! I have an ‘inherited’ 3 gal & once I added plants, it was too crowded w/ the equipment for me to enjoy my few fish. :( Next tank will be that yours, maybe three of them, lol. I love bettas, too. Gonna name my first one, a female of course, Greta! Glad to see you “wing it”. Lisa, wanna see you ‘wing it’, too! Cheers!
Awesome job John! Going to love the new fresh format! Goooo Fish ROOOOOOOM!! lol
Yes John, more of these x
Enjoyed your plain, real self. Looking forward to more. NOT than I haven’t enjoyed all previous videos of you and you and Lisa 🐠
People follow you for you guys personalities. You guys being humble and truthful about mistakes are what I like about the videos.
Im glad for your change of pace and would love to see more about behind the scenes and set up of the many betta tanks system (not sure what to call it)
Loveeeee the beard!!
Honestly, I like this way better than the cookie-cutter formatted/scripted videos! Feels more down to earth and real. And the beard looks great!
I like the new format, on the fly, having fun and more raw. Looking forward to the next one.
Love this type of video. Keep it up! 💪
Love your videos, John! You know what fish people like. Take us along for anything you do, we love it ❤️
Fuck yes.. already loving the new format and the idea of it. Love you guys, you brighten up all of our days with your uploads.. like the brightness coming through your windows 🪟
So much chaos and I’m here for it. I’m fairly new to your channel and the top 10 videos have been super helpful but I love seeing what your collection has in it and how it comes together
I'm excited. You guys are good at what you do, and the more you do it in a way that inspires you, the better it will become.
Nothing like a sump one of the best filters you can have. I have one on my 65 gallon reef tank and it’s plumed for it. The rest of my fresh waters have canisters and hang on backs. I agree with you on this to.
One thing with hang-on filters (like with other types): Some models aren't exactly quiet. Good in an office or kitchen counter, but not near a bed. I had this issue with Aquael and Blau hang-on filters. On the other hand Aquaclear can run almost completely silent.
As a new fish keeper I do want to thank you VERY much for those top ten videos. I understand you wanting to change the format to make things fun for you again. I am excited to see what comes next.
Have you looked at the uv block home window tint? Might block enough of the light to stop algea for you. It makes a HUGE difference and you can still see out.
Pro Beard club !
I really enjoyed this video! I've been watching your videos for some time now and I find them so informative. I am a fan. I also live in northeastern NC. Maybe one day our paths may cross. Keep doing good work.
I got the nano sponge filter that's black on the top & has white plastic w/ little rocks on the bottom from you guys. My substrate is black, so it actually doesn't look as noticeable as I thought it would.
Ramshorn snails take care of all my algae. Along with a Bristlenose Pleco.