Yeah honestly thank you for this comment because if I hadn't seen this I would have angrily clicked out of this video after seeing it was two hours long lol
New to home fish keeping but studied fish biology/ecology in college and work with fish as a career. This channel has some of the best info that I've come across with easy to understand analogies and explanations. Recently got an air stone for my new tank and noticed the foaming on the surface, which caught my eye. Sure enough, ammonia. Thanks for the tip and I'll keep that in mind.
I've watching Aquarium Co-Op for a long time and it's helped me get back into the hobby and has taught me a whole lot. Glad your there and teaching people how to take care of their fish. My most favorite is changing from carbon filters to the sponge. You taught that really great. I have been able to teach others about it too. God Bless and thanks.
You have no idea how valuable this video is as a resource. As someone who just set up his first betta tank and now is getting a 40 breeder, I have learned everything from you Cory. All the way in Columbus Ohio. I never knew fish keeping was so complex and fun!!!!!
I wish everyone followed your advice! Btw i have a receipt from you guys (online order) and someone drew a huge fish on it!! Loved it so much its on my fridge! Lol
I fear my day like yours will come at some point as well. I am new to the hobby so I am sure I will make a mistake. Dont let it push you from the hobby! What If I may ask happened?
I have a young son and we just started our very first tank! These videos are so awesome and the most helpful content we have come across. You're awesome, thank you!!
Probably one of the most useful steams for someone new to the hobby. Just picked up a our first tank for my sons 4th birthday. Look at all the disasters I have to look forward to 😄 Thanks for sharing your experience Cory👍
I just found your channel today and I've subscribed for the simple reason you've pronounced the name "Betta" properly. For many years now people who work in aquarium shops have been calling this fish a "Beta", pronounced like the Greek letter. I don't know why this annoys me so much, but it does. Your advice is spot on, thanks.
@@cheers2023 long enough to be an accepted variant imo lol, backing up and saying 'bayta, wait no, bettah' is a lot more intrusive to the conversation than just forgetting and slipping into more colloquial dialect. The ones that get ME: it's Godeeeeva chocolate- call Belgium, see how they answer the phone!- the g in misogyny is a hard GREEK g, pronounce it!- as annoying as someone saying 'Jeeradelli chocolate', and insisting in Italian the g is soft (while you're internally screaming 'Not followed by an aitch!') and THERE IS NO ACCENT ON THE FINAL E IN FORTE. It's 'fort', and I have been known to consider proper usage as an informal IQ test. So if you've ever tittered the non word 'forTAY' and felt clever, 'bayta' popo, judged by your own standards, you may fall a little short. 😝 Motes in eyes and all that.
@@voluntaryismistheanswer Really? Because I always assume if someone mispronounced something it meant they have read it and haven't had anyone to speak with about it aloud.. I have never assumed someone was less intelligent for mispronounced words.
@@0walleye0 True! I learned English as an adult primarily by reading. I live in Denmark and rarely speak English, but I have a kindle so basically everything I read is in English. There are many words that I am unsure of how to pronounce correctly and I am certain there are also many words that I think I am pronouncing right, when in fact I don’t 🤷🏼♀️ It has nothing to do with my intelligence.
Wow...this is such an amazing video! Just in 30mins I've learned so many things I didn't know like blue green algae is bacterial (never had) only keep food about 1mth not the 3yrs it says it expires and that totally makes sense, stray electrical currents which is really scary thinking about my babies being shocked 24/7. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!
i knew something was not right when all the cichlids in my tank were sitting together at the bottom of the tank and didn't bother to come up to the surface looking for food when i turned the light on. IT was 3am i was really tired, but THANKFULLY I did check the water chemistry. Turned out to be an ammonia spike, so yes, a 3am water change with my eyes mostly shut, but it saved their lives, so def worth it!!
I’ve been back in the hobby for almost two years, I have 5 tanks and more recently started using live plants. This video has been more insightful than any other I’ve seen so far! Great job and thank you for all the great information and keep it up
Subscribed!!! Only watching your videos a month or so, favorite part is your not the guy who is “ if your not doing it my exact way your doing it WRONG” lots of good info and Murphy is dope!!!!!!!
@23:00Stray current can come from damaged built-in uv lights in canister filters. I was forced to wear shoes during water changes and feeding time. The moment I switched off the UV light everything was fine
Yeah, the fish flakes going rancid, I knew about kibble, but didn't consider them (I don't use them often, just a junk food treat for guppies as often as I would let myself have a donut- wheat? Soy? Potatoes? If you want a lot of undigested dog doo in your back forty, feed grain kibble. If you want lots of undigested fish poop in your tank, feed flakes. Garbage in, garbage out).
If there's any such thing as a Cory McElroy groupie, I'm one of them!!!!! I look to your videos every time I need information about my tanks. You are the AWESOMEST!!!!! Thanks for everything you do and for sharing your knowledge (and precious time!!!!) with us and explaining it in a way that EVERYONE can understand! You da bomb!!! :-)
Thank you Cory ... for your clear , concise and always humble and accurate teaching . I am not afraid ( of aquariums ) because I know you are out there !...
I came across this video while searching for what could be wrong with my new setup. Fully planted, 3 month cycle, all parameters perfect. But fish not eating. Thanks to you Cory and my multimeter I discovered that a powerhead was leaking electricity. Quick replacement, tested good and now my fish are very happy and extra hungry. Huge appreciation from me and my fishes for everything you do :)
Even though I've been in the hobby for 15+ years,and, been lucky with basic upkeep and care with all the fish I've had,after getting a new batch of fish in January, and,losing 2 green terrors, and,a blue acara in less than 2 weeks, and watching videos like yours and others, I,1: saw how stress and parameters (water flow, overfeeding,etc) affect fish, and,2: it made me be more diligent in my upkeep of the tank..,so, again, even though I been in the hobby for years, I'm always learning. Thanks, informative video.
Cory,thanks for making this video.Great info for newbies and seasoned aquarist...awhile ago I had saltwater reef tank and had a powerhead short out..well the fish were electrocuted....Very bad day,losing fish is like losing a friend(this may sound silly to some) but as for the corals,weirdly enough they were actually stimulated,grew and opened up like never before,I'm not crazy nor do I recommend anyone shock their tank but I think maybe someday studies will be done on electric current and the beneficial results...as for a great diatom filter,I use a filter sock and a powerhead,works great,same results using fiber fill in a hob filter
You totally make my day. Followed you for a long time. you truly are the definition of the teacher in high school that everybody loved! It was fantastic meeting you at aquashella. ( Aquarium co-op bandana guy)
Good comments on 'heaters and health.' (1:40), and the contribuiton of sumerged pumps. When motors 'slowly' go bad, or their bearings 'go bad'... they INDEED generate heat as a result, so 'touching' one's 'mechanicals' to be 'familiar' with 'normal' of such heat output is a good direction (just as you wisely mentioned of 'knowing' the tenacity of 'bubble spread' at the surface, and general 'smell' of the tank). When it comes to 'heaters' I also always note the 'required' wattage 'max' I need, and then use TWO heaters that each are rated at 'half' the total required max. Why?... Because heaters fail! The 'mechanicals' can stick 'full on' and the 'solid state tend to fail: full off. With TWO filter a failure of BOTH at the same time is 'unlikely,' and the daily scan of the temp will tell if 'something' has failed. The tank will never 'go cold' or too hot when the heater eventually fails (they ALL DO eventually!).
Hello Cory, just wanted to say thank you so much for your input and your years of knowledge and experience with freshwater fish and aquariums. I am so much more knowledgeable about the freshwater aquarium hobby, and all that comes along with it because I have kept up with your videos. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge in this industry. Thanks from Albany Oregon.
When I kept fish tanks, I utilized bottom feeders and MYACIN to combat many of my fish ailments. I did get BLUE GREEN ALGAE once or twice. Once when my tank was new and uncycled.
This video is the incredibly insightful. Ty for sharing all of your fishy wisdom. This video is pretty long and hard to navigate, maybe a time stamp with subjects would be helpful!
I've been keeping aquariums for over 4 decades, and ran a fish room at a shop for 5 years.... I am *always* learning new things, even after 4 decades! I wish I had known about Aquarium Co-Op when I lived in the PNW, I would have been in heaven. So grateful!
Hi Cory, So happy I found your videos and your online store. Wish I was closer to visit your brick and mortar store I would be there every weekend. From your tour videos looks like your shop and operation are "fish heaven"!. :-) I live in South Florida, you are always welcome (family included) to stay with us. I know that sounds weird but sorry I feel like I know ya. Or if you just need some local advice, I can help you. Sounds like from this video you are trying to plan to come to Florida to see our fish. I am an avid scuba diver and love the ocean but I only have freshwater planted tanks haha I participate in conservation events and Lionfish derbies to cull the very detrimental invasive species. I have placed a few orders on your shop and have always been pleased with the quality, speed, and care that goes into my orders. So a big HI from Florida to you, your family, and the rest of the Aquarium Co-op team!
I lost a betta and almost another due to bad food. I didn’t realize what was happening right away. I only switched my other betta to new food as a last resort and it really helped! Also, food size is a big thing to watch out for too. My other tanks have dwarf gourami, and they are pigs. They out eat everything else in the tank. So I have to mix smaller food in so they don’t over eat and bloat up.
Corey, you're a good teacher because of your ability to get it down to a level where EVERYONE can understand... like for example... When I see white colored water & think Nitrosomas Bacteria... it's nothing other than multiplying Bacteria and it's helping my tank's overall stability in the long run... BUT, I realize SOME people think WTF is this milk in here... who poured in the sour cream because they didn't want it to be on their taco... Kid's...!!! You know that the Gymnarchus niloticus does NOT like dairy products in his Central African, shallow, driftwood filled, reedy, rocky, sandy bottomed substrate, 15° of hardness with a pH of 7.8 in the 760 gallon single species only tank water... lol
For protein "slicks" I take my plastic measuring jug and just put the spout under the surface with the body into the water. Only the slick gets hoovered slowly into the jug.
Good comments on big bags of food going bad. I buy in bulk and then break it down into smaller bags that are VACUUM SEALED. It is a great compromise. Cheaper prices by bulk buying & it stays fresh.
Blue Green algae blooms in nutrient spikes, while this can be many different sources, Excess detritus will cause it so keep a clean tank, and Phosphorus tends to be the primary nutrient that influences the growth, you can stave off Blue Green algae be monitoring and maintaining lower level of Phosphates, but this is not the only factor
When I open pellet or flake I put a month’s worth in a small container and vac seal the rest.(food saver). I feed mostly fresh but it’s a bit of messing around so some days they get dry. They seem to love it just as well.
wow that info about the food! i dont know why thats the last thing ive thought. my poor betta has probably been eating the same pellets from the same jar for a year. im gonna go change that right now!!
Right?? I went out and bought a new jar of food, last night because of this episode! I was like "oh crap, he's right! No wonder they've been less enthusiastic..."
Been growing plants in sand or inert substrate for 2 years now, there's no issue with that, i can say that it's better against algae. Just use good fertiliser for the water column.
Sir, your knowledge helps me to understand what is waiting for me later. Just got my tank and all this is great to know before hand. Kudos to you 👏 🙌 👍. And plenty of thanks!
My tank is foaming but no meds and low ammonia and at the time only sponge filter and hob... I dont know how to stop the foam and fish dont seem messed up.. No dead fish either or plant
I think it was the freeze dried bloodworms that I was feeding that was causing mine to do that. I think the powdered up worms left a protein film on the top which caused the bubbles to keep their form. I stopped feeding that to my tank and within a few days or a week it cleared up. It might of been just a coincidence but hopefully it helps anyone out there with the same issues
Hey Cory, thanks for the tips. I think some time stamps in the description would be really nice for these 2 hour videos tho, maybe something to think about. At least in the long ones where you go into many different subjects.
I love your videos, they are so informative. I do have a question about guppies, I am at a loss what to do. I am in the UK and I can't get hold of general cure, I tried pimafix and melafix together as suggested and tried dosing my tank with salt, then changed 30% and tried an anti internal bacterial treatment but lost 4 of 6 guppies. Nitrite 0 nitrate 0 pH 6.5-6.8 gh 120 kh 40. I am gutted. Planted tank, there are other fish in there and they are all fine. Guppies presented with bloating and dropsy, other 2 that died opposite way, really skinny and signs of fin rot but melafix did nothing for them. Any suggestions from anyone appreciated. 2 left but 1 of them looks a little bloated also. I did try peas too... 😉
Gemma Triggs I’m having the same problem getting medications for my fish here in the uk since I moved from Florida where I could get anything I needed. I’m no expert but the fact you have zero nitrite is not good, if your tank cycled you should always have some nitrite, ideally less than 20ppm. For all I know I should have said nitrate instead of nitrite or I’ve got my parts per million wrong so just check it out. It’s the last part of the nitrogen cycle, It usually means your tank lacks beneficial bacteria and never fully cycled.
Iam into my second week of this hobby its amazing how addictive a fishtank and its inhabitants can be.ive now bought 2 1000 external filters 1 to use now and I just bought the other filter just in case the first 1 fails same with the heater I've 2 one in reserve it's not a cheap hobby but well well worth it
Stumbled across this and just thought it was another how to video witch was the same as all all rest. But 1min into watching I knew it was going to be very interesting and knowledgeably and not like the common how to and what not to do video. Being a fish breeder for over a year now and fish keeper for over 2 years now. I learnt heaps from this and recommend this video to any fish keeper Wether your a beginner or expert. Great video man. You 100% got a follow from me and can't wait to check out all your other video.
I am pretty sure I have a problem with stray current. I have been searching and searching to figure out why most of my fish are not eating and dying one by one without obvious reason. Everything looked fine, except the heater. That stopped working and after further inspection turned out to be cracked. So it is a great piece of information, I suggest people pay attention to this info. I have never imagined witnessing such a disaster with my tank. And stay away from these Aqueon Pro heaters “unbreakable and indestructible“ It is the second one that got cracked.
Awesome u answered a new issue i have in my tank in the first 2 minutes. That was why is there like soapy bubbles on top when i top up water. Well ive been using Melafix the past couple weeks. There's my answer!
omg I do the white sour cream container!!!!!! I never knew it was like a thing but also what a crazy coincidence!!!!!!!!!! love hearing your knowledge. keep up the great work!!! I live for a peek into the mind of Cory! thanks man!!
I just had a new tank that has no fish and I am just cycling the water with plants and getting ready to add fish. However I felt weird out when I start seeing bubbles after a while telling me something seems wrong with the water but there's only plants. Until I saw this video and got my answer since I've added some pima and melafix into the water. Thank you.
My two cents are... If you buy the biggest pack. Make sure u remove smaller amounts of it weekly into a smaller bottle/box and refrigerate or freeze the bigger pack. Food should last you at least 6 months... I've been in the hobby for over 10 years now n I've recently realized that it does the trick... Also planted tanks and froth, I've tried changing the water and my Ammonia is nil... But still I have froth, this is because of the protein film on my tank...I skim it out every other day
Hi, could I please request you make a “highlights” clip of this type content? Ideally try for below 10 minutes. I find you have very practical advice and relatable examples for fish keepers although at 2 hours is a deterrent to watch. I still hit the like button!
I opened this video, saw the length, sighed, and thought exactly this. Please make a highlights version so we can pick up some tips without sitting here all morning. :')
I actually love this kind of long content because I have am busy I can watch it over the span of a week just because it’s interesting to me. I can see where you guys are coming from though. In my opinion there is too many things to cram into 10 minutes because so much is important. Have a great day!
I love watching the live streams, length and all -- but I do think it would be nice to have shorter videos highlighting some of the advice you give here (and in other live streams), with a title that makes it easy to find for later rewatching...
So, I didn’t have the foaming until after a routine water change. I noticed it when I added the de-chlorinator. Not sure what happened with that. BTW, I set up a hospital tank for two of my fish and it has been awesome! Thanks for the info!
You helped me save my 50 bby fish fry tonight! My first ever, and my plec’s first time too! 🥰 we all thank you!!!! Such great content. And I love my new salt I got from you guys as well. Cheers!
Cory: Thank you for these helpful videos. Im brand new to the hobby and already have two tanks. What do you think about Rooibos tea for a betta fish tank
I've tried Rooibos tea with great results! I first introduced it with a slow drip to see what the reaction was in my smallest betta tank. My betta swam under the drip and bathed in it and played in that area as it dripped and looked like she really really liked it a lot! Now I standard brew a pot to add to all of my 3 planted tanks every week. I love that blackwater effect. I say yay!
Hi Corey, I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I was the tall guy at the aquatic experience in Chicago 2018, I took the group picture.😉 i’m sure you’ve thought about it but I was wondering if you think you might get to a point where you’ll have your own research and development department, maybe to produce your light, or some of the other ideas that you’ve talked about. Was just curious, I’ve watched you grow over the years, I wish more corporations followed your lead! Hopefully they will, thanks for all you go to the hobby!
The thing I would add that wasn’t mentioned nearly enough: DON’T PANIC!!!!! The over-corrections, or just plain wrong solutions always do more harm to the fish than the problem. Take your time, think it through, eliminate the simplest things FIRST. Serious things, serious illnesses take a lot of time to fix. So it’s important to take your time, do the right things, and not make things worse.
Super points about everything. Particularly the foods - how to keep them "fresh". Your analogy to how chips go stale after opening is perfect. Any chance of fish foods being packaged in little "bubble" packs? So when you break the seal - only a small fraction of the total "jar" of food is exposed to oxygen, etc. I suspect that "flake" foods are most susceptible to hydrating after opening, and therefore going bad.
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Very informative thanks foam cause by aqua soil
bruv why not take cuttings off plants and grow them yourself?
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I love that you addressed the thumbnail first thing. Spectacular work.
Right! I wish that would catch on!
Thank god cory starts with the thing in the thumbnail.
Thanks mate, keep it up!
Thank god for this comment xD
Yeah honestly thank you for this comment because if I hadn't seen this I would have angrily clicked out of this video after seeing it was two hours long lol
I put these on at night to relax, fall asleep, and then have weird dreams involving fish! ;)
I'm glad it's not just me lol
So funny
Same here :)
Same here
Had a dream my multi shellies all turned yellow and bred like crazy last night while I fell asleep to this😂
As time passes, I've found that I rewatch many of these streams, as I learn more information about this fish hobby 👍🏼💖
Same.
Me too
Yea, totally! I came back here today after 5 months 👍
I’ve been rewatching for 3 years now😎😂😂
Its my 2nd time around. I already liked this video.
New to home fish keeping but studied fish biology/ecology in college and work with fish as a career. This channel has some of the best info that I've come across with easy to understand analogies and explanations. Recently got an air stone for my new tank and noticed the foaming on the surface, which caught my eye. Sure enough, ammonia. Thanks for the tip and I'll keep that in mind.
I've watching Aquarium Co-Op for a long time and it's helped me get back into the hobby and has taught me a whole lot. Glad your there and teaching people how to take care of their fish. My most favorite is changing from carbon filters to the sponge. You taught that really great. I have been able to teach others about it too. God Bless and thanks.
You have no idea how valuable this video is as a resource. As someone who just set up his first betta tank and now is getting a 40 breeder, I have learned everything from you Cory. All the way in Columbus Ohio. I never knew fish keeping was so complex and fun!!!!!
Wow! You lost me after airstone , amonia blah blah blah
I wish everyone followed your advice! Btw i have a receipt from you guys (online order) and someone drew a huge fish on it!! Loved it so much its on my fridge! Lol
cory do all orders have drawings on them
Mine didnt 🤷♂️
Corey, you are mover and shaker. Everyone talks about Aquarium co-op. I am proud of what you have done over the years.
I've had a nasty set back in my fish hobbie. But, thanks to you, I'm calming down. I can do this!
I fear my day like yours will come at some point as well. I am new to the hobby so I am sure I will make a mistake. Dont let it push you from the hobby! What If I may ask happened?
Been there
Tank crash?
I have a young son and we just started our very first tank! These videos are so awesome and the most helpful content we have come across. You're awesome, thank you!!
Probably one of the most useful steams for someone new to the hobby. Just picked up a our first tank for my sons 4th birthday. Look at all the disasters I have to look forward to 😄
Thanks for sharing your experience Cory👍
Two years later and this stream is still 100% relevant and useful. Already subscribed and I would like it twice if I could
Is it unhealthy to sleep in a room with a 50 gallon fish tank
@@gaylemccarty6916 it's only unhealthy if it annoys you and ruins your sleep schedule. Or other causes
Cory Thank you for all the knowledge and years of experience you share with all of us. You are truely a blessing to the hobby.
I just found your channel today and I've subscribed for the simple reason you've pronounced the name "Betta" properly. For many years now people who work in aquarium shops have been calling this fish a "Beta", pronounced like the Greek letter. I don't know why this annoys me so much, but it does. Your advice is spot on, thanks.
Karl Z thanks. That bugs me too! I am a southerner and just think of it as the way a lot of southerners say better:bettuh.
I'm not sure why it annoys you both so much. It's been pronounced Bayta for as long as I can remember lol
@@cheers2023 long enough to be an accepted variant imo lol, backing up and saying 'bayta, wait no, bettah' is a lot more intrusive to the conversation than just forgetting and slipping into more colloquial dialect. The ones that get ME: it's Godeeeeva chocolate- call Belgium, see how they answer the phone!- the g in misogyny is a hard GREEK g, pronounce it!- as annoying as someone saying 'Jeeradelli chocolate', and insisting in Italian the g is soft (while you're internally screaming 'Not followed by an aitch!') and THERE IS NO ACCENT ON THE FINAL E IN FORTE. It's 'fort', and I have been known to consider proper usage as an informal IQ test. So if you've ever tittered the non word 'forTAY' and felt clever, 'bayta' popo, judged by your own standards, you may fall a little short. 😝 Motes in eyes and all that.
@@voluntaryismistheanswer Really? Because I always assume if someone mispronounced something it meant they have read it and haven't had anyone to speak with about it aloud.. I have never assumed someone was less intelligent for mispronounced words.
@@0walleye0 True! I learned English as an adult primarily by reading. I live in Denmark and rarely speak English, but I have a kindle so basically everything I read is in English. There are many words that I am unsure of how to pronounce correctly and I am certain there are also many words that I think I am pronouncing right, when in fact I don’t 🤷🏼♀️
It has nothing to do with my intelligence.
Wow...this is such an amazing video! Just in 30mins I've learned so many things I didn't know like blue green algae is bacterial (never had) only keep food about 1mth not the 3yrs it says it expires and that totally makes sense, stray electrical currents which is really scary thinking about my babies being shocked 24/7. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!
i knew something was not right when all the cichlids in my tank were sitting together at the bottom of the tank and didn't bother to come up to the surface looking for food when i turned the light on. IT was 3am i was really tired, but THANKFULLY I did check the water chemistry. Turned out to be an ammonia spike, so yes, a 3am water change with my eyes mostly shut, but it saved their lives, so def worth it!!
I’ve been back in the hobby for almost two years, I have 5 tanks and more recently started using live plants. This video has been more insightful than any other I’ve seen so far! Great job and thank you for all the great information and keep it up
Subscribed!!! Only watching your videos a month or so, favorite part is your not the guy who is “ if your not doing it my exact way your doing it WRONG” lots of good info and Murphy is dope!!!!!!!
It’s always a pleasure to see that you are doing well
Very nice stream and people here.
When he said “well sure at 200°, but all our fish are dead” I lost it 😂
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😂😂😂😂😂
I lost it too! 200 degrees could have poached eggs in that water!!!!
Thank you so much! Your advice about the bubbles literally saved my koi beta today.
@23:00Stray current can come from damaged built-in uv lights in canister filters. I was forced to wear shoes during water changes and feeding time. The moment I switched off the UV light everything was fine
Dude you're awesome, everything you've said is so on point, all I can say is people, LISTEN and learn...
hey cory love the broadcast... i missed it, but watched the replay. i have used red slime remover on cyano with good results !
@@omarmonsif6313 and why are you replying to my comment with this?
Thanks for all the advice love the real world analogies you keep it simple and easy for everyone to understand.
Yeah, the fish flakes going rancid, I knew about kibble, but didn't consider them (I don't use them often, just a junk food treat for guppies as often as I would let myself have a donut- wheat? Soy? Potatoes? If you want a lot of undigested dog doo in your back forty, feed grain kibble. If you want lots of undigested fish poop in your tank, feed flakes. Garbage in, garbage out).
You're saving my fish's lives one show at a time.
If there's any such thing as a Cory McElroy groupie, I'm one of them!!!!! I look to your videos every time I need information about my tanks. You are the AWESOMEST!!!!! Thanks for everything you do and for sharing your knowledge (and precious time!!!!) with us and explaining it in a way that EVERYONE can understand! You da bomb!!! :-)
Thank you Cory ... for your clear , concise and always humble and accurate teaching . I am not afraid ( of aquariums ) because I know you are out there !...
I came across this video while searching for what could be wrong with my new setup. Fully planted, 3 month cycle, all parameters perfect. But fish not eating. Thanks to you Cory and my multimeter I discovered that a powerhead was leaking electricity. Quick replacement, tested good and now my fish are very happy and extra hungry. Huge appreciation from me and my fishes for everything you do :)
Even though I've been in the hobby for 15+ years,and, been lucky with basic upkeep and care with all the fish I've had,after getting a new batch of fish in January, and,losing 2 green terrors, and,a blue acara in less than 2 weeks, and watching videos like yours and others, I,1: saw how stress and parameters (water flow, overfeeding,etc) affect fish, and,2: it made me be more diligent in my upkeep of the tank..,so, again, even though I been in the hobby for years, I'm always learning.
Thanks, informative video.
Never thought about the food idea. Great point!! Thank u
Cory,thanks for making this video.Great info for newbies and seasoned aquarist...awhile ago I had saltwater reef tank and had a powerhead short out..well the fish were electrocuted....Very bad day,losing fish is like losing a friend(this may sound silly to some) but as for the corals,weirdly enough they were actually stimulated,grew and opened up like never before,I'm not crazy nor do I recommend anyone shock their tank but I think maybe someday studies will be done on electric current and the beneficial results...as for a great diatom filter,I use a filter sock and a powerhead,works great,same results using fiber fill in a hob filter
You totally make my day. Followed you for a long time. you truly are the definition of the teacher in high school that everybody loved!
It was fantastic meeting you at aquashella. ( Aquarium co-op bandana guy)
Thanks! Wear the bandana with pride :P
Good comments on 'heaters and health.' (1:40), and the contribuiton of sumerged pumps.
When motors 'slowly' go bad, or their bearings 'go bad'... they INDEED generate heat as a result, so 'touching' one's 'mechanicals' to be 'familiar' with 'normal' of such heat output is a good direction (just as you wisely mentioned of 'knowing' the tenacity of 'bubble spread' at the surface, and general 'smell' of the tank).
When it comes to 'heaters' I also always note the 'required' wattage 'max' I need, and then use TWO heaters that each are rated at 'half' the total required max. Why?... Because heaters fail! The 'mechanicals' can stick 'full on' and the 'solid state tend to fail: full off. With TWO filter a failure of BOTH at the same time is 'unlikely,' and the daily scan of the temp will tell if 'something' has failed. The tank will never 'go cold' or too hot when the heater eventually fails (they ALL DO eventually!).
Hello Cory, just wanted to say thank you so much for your input and your years of knowledge and experience with freshwater fish and aquariums. I am so much more knowledgeable about the freshwater aquarium hobby, and all that comes along with it because I have kept up with your videos. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge in this industry. Thanks from Albany Oregon.
When I kept fish tanks, I utilized bottom feeders and MYACIN to combat many of my fish ailments. I did get BLUE GREEN ALGAE once or twice. Once when my tank was new and uncycled.
I always get good reminders when I wander into these streams. Plus, it beats watching the news!
What an extremely thorough and helpful video! Thank you so much!
This video is the incredibly insightful. Ty for sharing all of your fishy wisdom.
This video is pretty long and hard to navigate, maybe a time stamp with subjects would be helpful!
Christopher Schelberg
Good insight. Please see my comments as well. Hopefully they will take note :)
It is fixed
You are amazing! Even as an experienced fish keeper, I learn from your videos. Thanks for contributing so much knowledge and experience to this hobby.
I've been keeping aquariums for over 4 decades, and ran a fish room at a shop for 5 years....
I am *always* learning new things, even after 4 decades! I wish I had known about Aquarium Co-Op when I lived in the PNW, I would have been in heaven.
So grateful!
Hell yeah. I subscribe and buy from your store!! You have helped me so much on my journey to starting a small aquatic biz!
Hi Cory, So happy I found your videos and your online store. Wish I was closer to visit your brick and mortar store I would be there every weekend. From your tour videos looks like your shop and operation are "fish heaven"!. :-) I live in South Florida, you are always welcome (family included) to stay with us. I know that sounds weird but sorry I feel like I know ya. Or if you just need some local advice, I can help you. Sounds like from this video you are trying to plan to come to Florida to see our fish. I am an avid scuba diver and love the ocean but I only have freshwater planted tanks haha I participate in conservation events and Lionfish derbies to cull the very detrimental invasive species. I have placed a few orders on your shop and have always been pleased with the quality, speed, and care that goes into my orders. So a big HI from Florida to you, your family, and the rest of the Aquarium Co-op team!
I lost a betta and almost another due to bad food. I didn’t realize what was happening right away. I only switched my other betta to new food as a last resort and it really helped!
Also, food size is a big thing to watch out for too. My other tanks have dwarf gourami, and they are pigs. They out eat everything else in the tank. So I have to mix smaller food in so they don’t over eat and bloat up.
michael wagner had this happen to dry dog food too.
I've learnt a lot listening to your content...anything aquatic....very educational !!!!
Your so helpful and caring about your fish I am amazed how much you have to know and learn
Corey, you're a good teacher because of your ability to get it down to a level where EVERYONE can understand... like for example...
When I see white colored water & think Nitrosomas Bacteria... it's nothing other than multiplying Bacteria and it's helping my tank's overall stability in the long run...
BUT, I realize SOME people think WTF is this milk in here... who poured in the sour cream because they didn't want it to be on their taco...
Kid's...!!!
You know that the Gymnarchus niloticus does NOT like dairy products in his Central African, shallow, driftwood filled, reedy, rocky, sandy bottomed substrate, 15° of hardness with a pH of 7.8 in the 760 gallon single species only tank water... lol
Yeahhhhhh....
For protein "slicks" I take my plastic measuring jug and just put the spout under the surface with the body into the water. Only the slick gets hoovered slowly into the jug.
Your stress example is amazing.. Never thought of it like that
Some of your metaphors are hilarious Cory! The sticker bushes and tall grass had me laughing hard...
Good comments on big bags of food going bad. I buy in bulk and then break it down into smaller bags that are VACUUM SEALED. It is a great compromise. Cheaper prices by bulk buying & it stays fresh.
I just started a new aquarium after 30 yrs. Thanks for all the info.
Thank you Cory!
Blue Green algae blooms in nutrient spikes, while this can be many different sources, Excess detritus will cause it so keep a clean tank, and Phosphorus tends to be the primary nutrient that influences the growth, you can stave off Blue Green algae be monitoring and maintaining lower level of Phosphates, but this is not the only factor
When I open pellet or flake I put a month’s worth in a small container and vac seal the rest.(food saver). I feed mostly fresh but it’s a bit of messing around so some days they get dry. They seem to love it just as well.
Cory, you look great in black shirts.
You might want to consider wearing black more often.
Thank for sharing your expertise with all your fans.
HORNET1 lol
black clothes are for funerals
wow that info about the food! i dont know why thats the last thing ive thought. my poor betta has probably been eating the same pellets from the same jar for a year. im gonna go change that right now!!
Right?? I went out and bought a new jar of food, last night because of this episode! I was like "oh crap, he's right! No wonder they've been less enthusiastic..."
Where in the video is that part?
Little Lamb near the very beginning
@@beckyfalotico2693 god, the video is 2 hours long, ill never find it.
@@lalalajuice @13:59. There's a timestamp index in the description now. ;)
Have a tank I’ve been filtering and try to stabilize before getting fish. This video was incredibly helpful!
Watched the whole video for a second time and enjoyed it just as much as first time!😉
Hi Cory, I would like to ask if an EXPIRED TROPICAL FLAKES is alright to use for a year after the expiry date?
@@redgomez9245 use common sense bud its expired...
@@inesmalvic965 oh well, TROPICAL FLAKES CAN STILL USE FOR A YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE, DO YOU KNOW THAT? PROBABLY NOT ,,,,
@@inesmalvic965 and we're not buddies, don't address me as BUD...
@@redgomez9245 ok bud
Been growing plants in sand or inert substrate for 2 years now, there's no issue with that, i can say that it's better against algae. Just use good fertiliser for the water column.
I am a newbie for fish. I am so excited to see you are in Edmonds, wa!!!! And I only live 40 minutes away. I will be visiting your store soon 👏🐠🐟
Youre so lucky. How was your visit? Im on thr other side of the states lol.
Lucky! I wish I lived by the co op!
your cute
You are making me homesick for the PNW, at least I can see my pretty Hoh driftwood and porphyry in my office tank and remember.
Sir, your knowledge helps me to understand what is waiting for me later. Just got my tank and all this is great to know before hand. Kudos to you 👏 🙌 👍. And plenty of thanks!
My tank is foaming but no meds and low ammonia and at the time only sponge filter and hob... I dont know how to stop the foam and fish dont seem messed up.. No dead fish either or plant
Purplesilver Haze could be low oxygen , and whenever they go up to get air they make bubbles
Did you ever figure why? I’m having the same issue in one of my tanks
Me too
I think it was the freeze dried bloodworms that I was feeding that was causing mine to do that. I think the powdered up worms left a protein film on the top which caused the bubbles to keep their form. I stopped feeding that to my tank and within a few days or a week it cleared up. It might of been just a coincidence but hopefully it helps anyone out there with the same issues
@@esg808 Thanks, I've been feeding brine shrimp so wondered what could have caused my bubbles. Protein certainty explains it!
Hey Cory, thanks for the tips. I think some time stamps in the description would be really nice for these 2 hour videos tho, maybe something to think about. At least in the long ones where you go into many different subjects.
Time stamps would be nice. I don't have time to do it, any fan is free to do it.
This Is A Great Video I am totally saving this one
Thanks for the video! Thanks for your time. I've learned so much from your videos!! Also have your sticker on my friend the puffer
The kid with a popsicle analogy was BRILLIANT
Have been on this recording and others many times and I always learn something new!😀👌👍🏻
You can check out our Aquarium Co-Op Clips channel for shorter clips of live streams: th-cam.com/channels/TIJvh8Ft7NMxvXtudeQv2A.html
You are the yoda of fishtanks :D
Happy late birthday
may you make a video about: "How to take care gulper catfish." ?
I love your videos, they are so informative. I do have a question about guppies, I am at a loss what to do. I am in the UK and I can't get hold of general cure, I tried pimafix and melafix together as suggested and tried dosing my tank with salt, then changed 30% and tried an anti internal bacterial treatment but lost 4 of 6 guppies. Nitrite 0 nitrate 0 pH 6.5-6.8 gh 120 kh 40. I am gutted. Planted tank, there are other fish in there and they are all fine. Guppies presented with bloating and dropsy, other 2 that died opposite way, really skinny and signs of fin rot but melafix did nothing for them. Any suggestions from anyone appreciated. 2 left but 1 of them looks a little bloated also. I did try peas too... 😉
Gemma Triggs I’m having the same problem getting medications for my fish here in the uk since I moved from Florida where I could get anything I needed. I’m no expert but the fact you have zero nitrite is not good, if your tank cycled you should always have some nitrite, ideally less than 20ppm. For all I know I should have said nitrate instead of nitrite or I’ve got my parts per million wrong so just check it out. It’s the last part of the nitrogen cycle, It usually means your tank lacks beneficial bacteria and never fully cycled.
Or an excited Male Betta gives Floating Bubbles ;)
I was waiting for him to mention...that
coffeebeann1 My new Betta is making bubbles 😅
I have 2 males next to each other in 2 tanks and they are getting bubbles
gouramis do that too, but I have found they do it less.
I watch these over and over while I’m working and always pick up new info!
I got a bit scared by the bubbles for a bit, but then I remembered I have honey gouramis and floating plants. Panic over haha
Just finished planting from a 5 day shipping wait scared me to death Cory now im sure its just die off i keep trying to rid of doing an ammonia bleep.
Iam into my second week of this hobby its amazing how addictive a fishtank and its inhabitants can be.ive now bought 2 1000 external filters 1 to use now and I just bought the other filter just in case the first 1 fails same with the heater I've 2 one in reserve it's not a cheap hobby but well well worth it
I am doing the same... I am 4-5 months in. Have 4 tanks and still going....
It’s been two years how are your tanks now
I learn so much from you Cory, it’s brilliant and you are a great presenter. Cheers 👍🏻
I like your approach, and I’m a newbie to this. Pictures (examples) of your topics would be very helpful. Thank you,
Your videos are my go to for anything aquarium related information, huge thank you for all your help.
Stumbled across this and just thought it was another how to video witch was the same as all all rest. But 1min into watching I knew it was going to be very interesting and knowledgeably and not like the common how to and what not to do video. Being a fish breeder for over a year now and fish keeper for over 2 years now. I learnt heaps from this and recommend this video to any fish keeper Wether your a beginner or expert. Great video man. You 100% got a follow from me and can't wait to check out all your other video.
I am pretty sure I have a problem with stray current. I have been searching and searching to figure out why most of my fish are not eating and dying one by one without obvious reason. Everything looked fine, except the heater. That stopped working and after further inspection turned out to be cracked. So it is a great piece of information, I suggest people pay attention to this info. I have never imagined witnessing such a disaster with my tank. And stay away from these Aqueon Pro heaters “unbreakable and indestructible“ It is the second one that got cracked.
Awesome u answered a new issue i have in my tank in the first 2 minutes. That was why is there like soapy bubbles on top when i top up water. Well ive been using Melafix the past couple weeks. There's my answer!
I like your videos thank you. Is the ziss filter good with a ultra fine spung ?
Thanks for all the info!
omg
I do the white sour cream container!!!!!! I never knew it was like a thing but also what a crazy coincidence!!!!!!!!!! love hearing your knowledge. keep up the great work!!! I live for a peek into the mind of Cory! thanks man!!
I just had a new tank that has no fish and I am just cycling the water with plants and getting ready to add fish. However I felt weird out when I start seeing bubbles after a while telling me something seems wrong with the water but there's only plants.
Until I saw this video and got my answer since I've added some pima and melafix into the water.
Thank you.
Love this channel! Subscribed!!
thumbs up from london uk. keep up the great work bruv
My two cents are... If you buy the biggest pack. Make sure u remove smaller amounts of it weekly into a smaller bottle/box and refrigerate or freeze the bigger pack. Food should last you at least 6 months... I've been in the hobby for over 10 years now n I've recently realized that it does the trick... Also planted tanks and froth, I've tried changing the water and my Ammonia is nil... But still I have froth, this is because of the protein film on my tank...I skim it out every other day
Brilliant!!! Thank you so much!!!
Hi, could I please request you make a “highlights” clip of this type content? Ideally try for below 10 minutes. I find you have very practical advice and relatable examples for fish keepers although at 2 hours is a deterrent to watch. I still hit the like button!
I opened this video, saw the length, sighed, and thought exactly this.
Please make a highlights version so we can pick up some tips without sitting here all morning. :')
I actually love this kind of long content because I have am busy I can watch it over the span of a week just because it’s interesting to me. I can see where you guys are coming from though. In my opinion there is too many things to cram into 10 minutes because so much is important. Have a great day!
I love watching the live streams, length and all -- but I do think it would be nice to have shorter videos highlighting some of the advice you give here (and in other live streams), with a title that makes it easy to find for later rewatching...
There are shorter clips of videos, see links on original post by Cory.
I listened to it during my commute :p but I feel ya
Thank you for sharing so much useful information to help others succeed with fish keeping. Great info.
This is a great channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So, I didn’t have the foaming until after a routine water change. I noticed it when I added the de-chlorinator. Not sure what happened with that. BTW, I set up a hospital tank for two of my fish and it has been awesome! Thanks for the info!
I had the same thing happen did you find any answer?
this is extremely helpful info! Thanks so much for sharing!
You helped me save my 50 bby fish fry tonight! My first ever, and my plec’s first time too! 🥰 we all thank you!!!! Such great content. And I love my new salt I got from you guys as well. Cheers!
I learn so much from you.. Thanks for everything 🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟
Cory:
Thank you for these helpful videos. Im brand new to the hobby and already have two tanks. What do you think about Rooibos tea for a betta fish tank
Never tried it, so no opinion on it really.
I've tried Rooibos tea with great results! I first introduced it with a slow drip to see what the reaction was in my smallest betta tank. My betta swam under the drip and bathed in it and played in that area as it dripped and looked like she really really liked it a lot! Now I standard brew a pot to add to all of my 3 planted tanks every week. I love that blackwater effect. I say yay!
Hi there Cory, I loved this show so much I watched it twice.
Hi Corey, I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I was the tall guy at the aquatic experience in Chicago 2018, I took the group picture.😉 i’m sure you’ve thought about it but I was wondering if you think you might get to a point where you’ll have your own research and development department, maybe to produce your light, or some of the other ideas that you’ve talked about. Was just curious, I’ve watched you grow over the years, I wish more corporations followed your lead! Hopefully they will, thanks for all you go to the hobby!
just love these long form - educational - videos. thanks . subscribed.
Why don't we have you guys in the UK yet? We love you, you are the equivalent of tea to us! C'mon chop chop!!
I so appreciate you! 🤗
The thing I would add that wasn’t mentioned nearly enough:
DON’T PANIC!!!!!
The over-corrections, or just plain wrong solutions always do more harm to the fish than the problem. Take your time, think it through, eliminate the simplest things FIRST.
Serious things, serious illnesses take a lot of time to fix. So it’s important to take your time, do the right things, and not make things worse.
Super points about everything. Particularly the foods - how to keep them "fresh". Your analogy to how chips go stale after opening is perfect. Any chance of fish foods being packaged in little "bubble" packs? So when you break the seal - only a small fraction of the total "jar" of food is exposed to oxygen, etc. I suspect that "flake" foods are most susceptible to hydrating after opening, and therefore going bad.
I don’t know if we will ever see something like you describe unfortunately.