Why a Big Water Change? - Do It SAFELY Like This!
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- An Aquarium Water Change is the the biggest part of your aquarium maintenance. Most of us enjoy taking care of our aquariums and making sure our fish have a clean and healthy environment.
Doing an 80% water change ensures that most of the nitrates are removed from your tank. Using an aquarium water change pump will definitely help in removing the water quickly.
A substrate vacuum will also make sure you remove any trapped detritus like uneaten food and fish waste.
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@@garry3294 thanks just remember, everyone uses a method that works well for them. 👍
Quick question that, I as a cichlid keeper for some time now, have been thinking about. Does buffering your water to a higher ph increase the color of your cichlids. I have been keeping mine around 7.2 because that's my tap water and have never tried to buffer it. I just want to know, even though I probably wont change it because that is what my older cichlids have been used to for some time. Thanks, keep up the good work!
New aquatic momma, it was initially so intimidating and I've had 10g maybe a month, started w 3 tetras 2 paltys and one bossy betta. Lost my platys amd started to worry, after binging your channel it makes so much more sense! I've been overfeeding, had ich treatment for my tetras, afterwards got a bloom wondered why my water looked gross, I've learned about the chemical levels, the importance of the bloom, and agitation for the surface! Ugh I didn't have a wave thing, but now hopefully I won't have the need to go to psp every week and just get my own test kit now. Bless you and thank goodness I found your channel it was a lot of searching and titles that didn't label vids w the point. Yours are SO much easier to follow!! Thank you!!!
9:55 Maybe try to split the pipe in two via joint so you can run two taps at once? LOL or maybe not.
I honestly enjoy doing water changes. What's not to like about making your fish happy! Lets go💪
Exactly!!
I agree
Yes ! 100% love cleaning them out ! Takes my mind off things !
My partner always takes the mickey out of me doing tank maintenance, I wear a vest as I have a large corner tank that I use a ladder or I’d never reach the bottom and I hate getting my sleeves wet..😁 I’m a relief manager for a poultry company and save my rest days for doing tank maintenance so I don’t have to rush and can really chill out and spend the day on my routine..
i don't like doing water changes
Your fish follow you, they know what dad is about to do! That is so adorable.
😁😁
Man Kev I'm starting to believe you're related to that snake in the Jungle Book! Calm smooth voice.... trussst me... water changes are necessary.... keeeping African Cichlids is easssy... Next thing you know I'm at the end of the vid and feel like I learned something new. Thanks as always bro aka my favorite fishtuber!!!
HAHAHA, Thats original bro, never heard that one before LOL 😆😆
I absolutely love your videos 😃 I’ve learned so many things thanks to you !! 💗
Thank you!! Glad you’re enjoying the channel and finding it helpful! 😊💪
loving your videos. getting into a serious relationship with keeping a healthy environment for my friends, my fish
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Great video Kev as always, very informational and straight to the point 👌👍
Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it 💪
Great video - You make doing water changes fun with your high energy and enthusiasm.
Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Another great vid Kev! It wasn't until I saw you going 80% that I worked my way there. Currently I'm doing about 60%-70% twice a week. That pump make life so much better too, and not wasting water. Can't wait for the next TANK BOSS live stream. As always happy happy
Awesome bro, Glad its working out well for you! Im ready for the next Live as well!!
I love that you showed the way that you test the water!
Glad you liked it! 😊💪
Wow, so much fantastic information in such short time! I have had to give up my aquarium and I miss it so much. But I can at least enjoy you videos, thank you so much!!
Glad you're enjoying the videos...Hopefully you can have a tank again soon 😊
Bless you...Had a week holiday from work, spent watching your channel for a good 2hrs..my tank is alive again!!
Thats awesome! Thanks for spending some of your vacation with me! 😊
another great video Kev you never Disappoint keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Very Informative!! I love how clean your tank got after 80% change!! 50% is my highest!
Thanks bro, glad it was helpful!
Another very informative video, keep them coming 👍
Thanks, will do!
This was an awesome learning experience!
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it!
Even though I have an Oscar tank as well as a red parrot tank, the advice on this video and all other by Kave M A really, really work. Its a commitment and a little discipline but your tank water is crystal clear and your fish that you paid lots of money for are very happy. THANKS K🌟🌹
Awesome! Thank you for that positive feedback! 😊
Some good tips Kev. Keep em coming
Thanks, will do!
Dude, thanks for the proper siphon method!!!! Worked super awesome! Thanks
Awesome, glad I could help!
Love your videos as always, so informative and detailed. Love your fish
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the content 😊
Great video bro!! Just perfect and I think the same, the beneficial bacteria houses in the biological material and not in the water column! I can't wait for the next video!
Thanks bro, Glad you enjoyed the video...and thanks for becoming a member of the channel!! 😊💪💪
Love it bro. You do an amazing job!!!
Thank you so much 😀
really informative. thank you Kev
Glad you enjoyed it
Very informative video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
You’re spot on Kev.. I have a puffer display of dwarf puffers and a MBU, they are extremely messy feeders and I do an 80% water change once a fortnight my nitrate peaks at around 50-70 ppm using a test strip test, I also have the benefit of fast growing dense plants, debris on my sand bed gives me my indication of a needed water change. I’ve been curious and just like your vid I’m doing the same test before and after/next day test. Take care mate great work..👏👏
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
BRO ! ! ! ! ! Thank you soooooooooooooo Much on everything you have taught me on Aquariums from 10gl to my 130gl. The fact is that you gave one thing that has helped me reduce water changing. PLOY FILL in a PLOY FILL filter cartridge instead of the carbon filter. The other was snails and a deep good sand gravel mix. BUT DAMN my RED TAIL likes eating Exotic Fish and not the COMETS ! ! ! ! !
Seachem stress guard is an excellent product especially for african chiclids and their aggression. Ive have catfish in with my african cichlids and the cichlids did not care for those catfish and the tail fins on both catfish were pretty much gone. The stress guard worked not only for the stress but the speed up of their tail fins, it worked very well and will keep buying the product as well as my other favorites by seachem
Love to hear these kind of success stories! Thank you for sharing 😊💪
Great video Man a lot of good information on my case I have a mixing valve under my kitchen sink I have it set 82° every time I do water change in my fish tank it’s equal no problem makes life so much easier I have it one of those quick disconnects for my Python
Nice, that is super helpful to have!
Bro love your content!! 🔥 ♥️
Very informative and beautiful tank!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Great Video Kev
Thank you bro! 😊💪
You have the best water change advice
Thank you bro 😊
Brilliant, loved it. Pt 2 waiting waiting waiting 👍🏼🤣🍀🍻
Thank you my bro!! Hopefully its even better than part 1 😊💪
Awesome vid as usual. I started with a 30% then moved to a 50% and now I am doing 80%. Fish have no issues and don’t even get stressed
Exactly! Thats awesome, get those nitrates outta there!
such a dope video, especially @3:55 that was so cool!!
Thanks Kat, Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hi Kev, thank you so much for your videos - they’re helping me A LOT as a newcomer to the hobby! I’m in UK and have inherited 4 Angelfish and a Bristle-nosed Pleco. I do water changes on Sunday, and just want to ask if you clean your decor with tap water before putting it back in the tank? Some advice is to clean with tank water to not disturb the good bacteria. Do you have any advice? Also do you have a diet day for the fish one day a week, when they don’t get fed? I’ve heard of this too. Thanks in advance!
You are the man brother ❤
Thank you bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
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I usually do around 50% water change per week. I think it was an Adam C video where he lost a lot of his fish after doing a 80% water change since the city/town had done some chemical changes to the water without warning. By keeping at least 50% of the original water it reduced the risk from bad new water (since I'm sure very few of us test the tap water before refilling). Love your videos by the way.
Yea that would be a terrible thing to happen, but the city changing the amount of chlorine in the water doesnt happen to often. But a good fail safe is that I always overdose with my dechlorinator, prime and safe are safe for the fish double or even triple dosed and that would take care of any fluctuations in tap water chlorine.
Nice video Kev very helpful 💪💪💪
Thanks! Glad you think so! 😊💪
Great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome tips and tricks with the python!
Thanks! 😁
That Jumbo Krill is the exact same food i use for my picky eaters such as my Peacock Bass and my Arowana(no longer have). Good food for fish that only want live to switch over.
Yup, great food! 😊
I have a well planted 55 gallon tank. Between the usual fish, cories, ottos, shrimp, snails and a pleco, I barely need to do any cleaning. Water changes, yes, obviously, onece a week. my cannister gets cleaned once a month at most. Fish are happy, all levels in safe range. Can't complain. For the most part I get to just enjoy my tank and feed the fish.
Nice! Thats what I like to hear! 😊💪
Also can add a filter to ur kitchen tap under the sink 😅 clean drinking water for u, is also is good water for fish, n beneficial if ur area has horrible tap water, reducing the fluoride and chloride.
Awesome videos, 👌
Great Video!!
Thanks!
Another great video and man your tank is Gorgeous💙👍
Thank you! Glad you like it! 😊
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Hey I saw that little rainbow shark swimming around that’s awesome I have one as well , love your videos about to do a 80% water change tomorrow 👌🏽
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
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I m from Brasil., i like your Chanel.. i Love my tank african and i see You Chanel... congrutulations for The Chanel.. Go Brazil
Awesome! Thanks for watching from Brazil! 😊💪
Nice one kave 👍💯👌
80% water change is cool and it's really nice looking tank... 👍
I normally do 70% in my tank & Every 07 to 10 days.... 👍👌👌🤗🤗
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊😊
I am a beginner fish keeper and obviously have done days worth of research, watching videos from this channel. And after watching this video I learned I was doing tests wrong and as soon as I saw this I went to my tank, tested it and saw my tank is almost cycled. Thank you very much for your info!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
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When showing people how to test pools. I always mention 2 things:
1) myopia or color blindness tests are free online, most people don’t know how red colourblind they are. That can severely effect results.
2) different test kits have different scales on the comparison chart. Always get one that provides the most accurate results.
Great vid as always kaveman.
Haha😂 beginning I was like whaaaaaat!
KLK Kev. Was wondering where did you get those rocks. ( the small ones) Was looking for something like that. Thanks
The small ones came with my 3D background, havent seen them anywhere else. Maybe you can order just them, try it and let me know - aquadecorbackgrounds.com
Hey Kev. Great video. Do you remember where you got those "rocks"? I like how they look and much easier than real ones IMO come water changes.
Thanks!. I found them at my local PetSmart
Thank you!
Love your videos. Just recently changed my 75 gallon to an African cichlid tank. Wanted to know where you got your rock decor. They look like one piece. Thank you.
Thanks! 😊 Its from petsmart. But you can find the link in my shop - koji.to/kaveman_aquatics
Hey awesome videos they are very helpful I was wondering if you could do a video on api products vs seachem products as far as water conditioner and the api stress coat vs the seachem stability? Thanks in advance.
I really dont have the testing capabilities to know wether one is better than the other...so the only way to know would be if my fish start getting sick, stressed, or dead...and I wouldnt want to do that lol I can tell you they are both great companies that have been around a long time so you're fine no matter which path you take.
P.s. stress coat and stabiltiy have different purposes...you would really want to compare stress coat with Prime
Great video thanks Kev. Is it safe to add the warm water from tap to the tank?
Yes, absolutely, just make sure the temp matches the tank water temp
This is a good video, and very helpful for new beginners...sub.
Thank you! and Thanks for the sub!
Great timing im doing mean today to enjoyed the video
You got this! 💪
@@KaveManAquatics yes sir
Excellent. %100
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Do you have a video on how to do a water change when you have a canister filter? I’m not sure what to pull or shut off. Thanks!
I,m going to try this.
Glad we dont have chlorine here.
Did 25 and 50% change, now i going to try your way because i dont like how my water is right now
Kev thanks for the helpful tips! Where can I get the the long tube from? I have the short tube and bought it from the Amazon link you provided but I want to get the long tube so I don’t have to have my hands in the water all the time as I vacuum the sand.
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Kev I always watch your videos when I’m on break lol. If one uses there fx to fill thier tank attaching a hose to the utility valve you can’t declorinate the water going in
It but you delcolorinate the water in tank is that ok?
Love the rocks! Especially the ones on left and right. Can you share a link to where to purchase those? Thanks bro
Thanks bro! Find them in my shop here - kaveman-aquatics.myshopify.com/products/big-stone-stack
@@KaveManAquatics Got it! Thanks bro
Hey Kev been following your advice for water changes for ammonia nitrite & all tht but none seems to be working my ammonia be reading 0.50 ppm or lower & my nitrites be the same if not more & the nitrates pass 40ppm but I do water changes & add stability & prime & it still seems to not decrease & I haven’t fed for 2 days going into the 3rd day
Hi Kev. Have you tried the FX Gravel Vac system add-on with your FX6? Do you see any benefit to vacuuming the substrate without also doing a water change at the same time?
Not really, If you're vacuuming and removing water might as well water change as well. I havent tried any new kind of vac because the good o'll fashion gravity syphon does a great job
I have a 125 Gallon with about 60 small tetra's with 2 canister and a aquaclear 110, as well as a sponge filter, you still have to keep an eye out on high nitrates, especially after feeding heavy... Where did you get your fake rocks? Great vid. Thank you
That is awesome! These rocks came with my 3d background from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Check the site, they may sell the rocks alone.
Ahhh looks good my man. What was the nitrate lvl after the water change tho?
About 20 ppm since unfortunately thats what comes out of my tap. Another reason for needing big water changes.
Thank you this video was extremely helpful. I was searching like crazy to find out if you just added cold tap water. Nope you said you do adjust the hot and cold to get the temp needed I keep my tank at about 81 degrees . My nitrate level is 200 so I’m worried about my cichlids. But I haven’t done a water change in about seven months and they are reproducing and seem happy in my 55gal tank. I just bought a 75 gal tank and it’s been cycling for a week. I tested the water in it and it’s perfect. I’m scared to put my older cichlids in it because going from such high nitrate to basically 0 might shock them I think. Will it?
That theory of nitrate shock is out there but I believe it to be a myth. My nitrates can go from 160ppm to about 40 in 1 water change and my fish love the big water change everytime! 😁
I been watching alot of your videos and just got my first fish tank with african cichlids. I wanted to know when you change the water in the tank and add the conditioners. Do you add the amount of conditioner based on the water your putting back in or the amount of the size of the tank?
DE-chlorinators are pretty safe for fish now-a- days, you can double or even triple dose sometimes if you have heavy chlorine or an ammonia spike. So you can always dose the entire volume of the tank with no problem, just to be safe.
Heres a great playlist I made for beginners, will be very helpful for you - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
This was an awesome video, thank you! It was great to see the whole process!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Good informative video Kev. I've sent you a link about the harmful bacteria you get with sand substrate. I do 80% water changes every week on all my tanks. 👍 In the UK the PH of the tap(faucet) water is never constant. Does your tap water PH vary much in the States?
Not really, at least not here in NY. It pretty much stays the same so I add the same amount of buffer each week.
So i recently did an 80% wc, fish were fine afterwards, I added 10mls of prime as I normally do.... however I got a small ammonia spike within 2 days afterwards ( .25ppm - point two five parts per million ) the small ammonia spike disappeared within 36 hours... all has been well ever since ... so for my tank I'll be sticking to 50% water changes, & if that's not enough I'll just do them more frequently. . Cheers & happy fish keeping
.25 is only a trace amount and the test is most likely picking up the Prime.
i don't have the roper fitting for my python hose, are you saying that just allowing that syphoning to get going allows you to complete a water change without using your sink as a vacuum?
Hey kev ive been doing 80 percent water for a very long time I'm heavily stocked too in my 125 but the only difference is i do one every two weeks it tests out at about 40 parts before i do one. I do have a sponge filter a fx5 cannister and a large tidal hob filter. Also plenty of biological filtration with mechanical and chemical it works for me. One other important point i have a large jebao sine-cross power bar for strong water movement it definetly helps move my detritus and it helps control some of the aggression africans have. Thats about it kev. Later bro!
Thats cool, I wish my nitrates stayed at 40 around 2 weeks, lol Nice bro!
lol I wish my tank looked that good even after you give the treats I would be happy
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Just wondering do you still feed them that night after their big krill treat? 🎉 Love your vids!! From Australia 🇦🇺
No, the krill is their last meal before water change. Thanks for watching from Australia.
you got some beautiful cichlids 😃
Thank you kindly
@@KaveManAquatics yw😃
Hey Kev, do you add the Cichlid lake salt every water change as well?
Yes Sir 😊
Hey brother, what are you levels of Nitrate after the water change? Thanks for the informative and straight to the point videos!
I usually get down to about 20-40ppm. This is because my source water already has 15ppm nitrate in it. Also the reason why I must do big weekly water changes 😊
For a big tank like that can you also substitute with pond prime in order to use less?
Ever thought about adding some pothos plants to your sump or on top of your aquarium to keep those nitrates down? I never done it, but I heard it works.
lol you should really see tomorrow's new video!! 🤣🤣 But first, here's the short I posted earlier today - th-cam.com/users/shortsI2svhW71pGY?feature=share
@@KaveManAquatics I just saw it. What a hell of a coincidence 😂
I have a 54 gallon corner tank. And it’s become a nightmare to get the water flow right even with an aqua clear 110 the shape makes it a lot harder. put in a small bubble wall which moved the sediment buildup issue from the back to front I’ve got to experiment with where to put the air stones can’t wait to replace the tank with a 180 or at least 75 regular shaped tank
Where do you get the decorations? I really don’t want to spend alot but I want to have the best for my cichlids
"My family and I found this video extremely helpful with the method you do tried it, and our water has never been clearer in the 55-gallon African Cichlid Tank. "-
Glad to hear that! 😁
I pump my water from a tank that just holds water that is heated and has been dechlorinated. Makes it super easy
Hey, KaveMan Aquatics. Where can I find those type of rocks? They seem so much more convenient.
They came with my 3d background. Try aquadecorbackgrounds.com You may be able to order just the rocks
I'm so glad I found your channel mate so many things I've copied from you I'm new to the hobbie
Im glad you found it too! 😁 I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
@@KaveManAquatics thanks man
Hey man! A question I’ve always had in mind, when you add your cichlids lake salt during water change, do you add the ammount it says for the full 210 gallons? Or just the ammount for the ammount of gallons you removed? Thanks!
The ladder! Only for the water being removed
Hélio, tais thank bigger how many gallons ? This is beautiful
Thanks, This tank is 210 gallons
The thing about vacuuming gravel/sand is, 1) don't the plants need ti for their roots to suck up nutrients? and 2) what if you have a lot of shrimp? It's impossible to not suck them up in the siphon.
My tank has the filter intake and outlet coming through the bottom of the tank and on the same side of the tank. I’m going to add an FX on the other side but where shall I add a wave maker?
On the same side as the output on top so both output and wave maker push water in same direction.
I have a 75 gallons tank and using a Fluval 307 canister. I want to know if I should use two canister or one is enough. Thanks Kev!
Depends on your bio-load bro. That’s what determines how much filtration you need. Not your tank size.
Big kev what's good bro. Real quick question , where'd u get the stand for ur 210?
Same place I got the 210 lol petswarehouse.com
Remember to shut off your heater several minutes before you drain, and wait several minutes after the refill to turn on. Or... just push the heater to the bottom while doing the water change and don't let it rise above the water level.
Very good tip!
Hey bro what light colors you have on... like blue white red or. As always appreciate
u
I think I keep each one at 90 except the green...but depending on the time I shot the video it auto adjust for time of day like sunrise and sunset...so not sure what time I was filming
Thanks for the video. I have a well stocked peacock/Mbuna tank and constantly struggle with Nitrates. I do regular water changes but have been afraid to do more than 40-50% for no other reason than I read somewhere not to do too much. I run a smaller canister and two Tidal HOB’s all with seachem Matrix and additional sponges. Seems like I should be safe to do these large water changes. Do you ever get Ammonia spikes afterwards?
NEVER! Your bacteria are already well established and a big water change does not effect them at all. Like I said, bacteria arent in your water column so a big water change will help remove more of those nitrates! Just make sure your new water temp matches the old. Good luck 😊
@@KaveManAquatics thanks! One other question if you don’t mind...I noticed you had a blood parrot...any recommendations on how to introduce one to an established peacock/mbuna tank? I have always wanted one but never knew they could thrive in that kind of tank.
IMO it would be too difficult to introduce INE into an established African tank. My blood parrot was the original in the tank and he was full grown when I added in juvenile Africans. It has worked for me but it’s very unconventional. Watch this fir more info - th-cam.com/video/7FQoNp5EO0I/w-d-xo.html
Hi Kev, I know you said several times that good bacteria stays on the objects of the tank. But doesn't the good bacteria on the objects and decor die when you take everything out of the tank? Also do you have to scrub and clean the decor with a water/vinegar solution to keep them clean? Then I'm wondering if I would lose good bacteria that way.
Hey Kev where did you buy those fake rocks? Love them!!
Thanks bro. They're in my shop. Navigate to shop/decor - kavemanaquatics.com/shop
Quick question, when doing a water change how much cichlid salt and buffer do you add? Do you add both or only the buffer? I got both treatments coming tomorrow and I want to know to not mess up
I add both, add the buffer while filling the tank based on your entire tanks volume every time. After its full add the cichlid salt but this is important....If its your first time adding salt dose the entire tank, But on your next water change only dose based on the amount of new water, not the entire tank. The old water that remained in your tank already has salt in it from your previous water change. Salt will not evaporate.