Got 40+ mini tubs going now. Will be adding more as well. Not counting fry tubs or indoor tanks. All guppys and plecos. Over 30 different lines of guppys, 4 mutt ponds, and 6 wholesale ponds... May even toss out some pools for wholesale lines as well...
Hey Michael. I've been watching your channel now for about a year and I love it. It's full of common sense and excellent ideas. After several months I'm usually bored with most aquarium channels, but not yours. It's all the common sense and your great sense of humor. BTW I've been keeping guppy ponds for profit for 20 years now.. We live in Nebraska and had some unique issues with them last year since we live in the flood zone.
My first year for summer tubing. Going with the Dumbo Purple Mosaics in one tube and Green Cobra in the other tub. Both are 100 Gallon tubs from Tractor Supply. No fry yet but they have only been out there for a week so far. Love to sit out there and watch the tubs, summer fun!
Could buy plastic chicken wire (the one I looked up has 1/2" mesh). Should keep the dragonflies but allow other bugs in. The sun itself will also dechlorinate the water (learned this from owning a pool). Without the right chemicals in the pool the sun will cause the chlorine to be used up faster.
Early. Ugh. Beverage; coffee. Snack; coffee. Don't keep guppies, don't have summer tubs, but I still love watching your vids for the interesting delivery. Who knows? I might start keeping some guppies in a pond, someday...
I’ll have to check temperature at the bottom. Daytime water temp in the pond has been 86 everyday for the past five days. Morning water temps (6:00am) have been ranging between 77 & 79. Last night air temp dipped a little so the water temp this morning was 75.
Glad I got that heater in mine. Got down to 41° last night. Last year was the first time I did pond guppies. Originally made the pond for shubunkin goldfish but all they did was hide in the bottom. Took them out and sold them. For S&Gs, my wife suggested I put some guppies in it. These were a bunch that I was going to give to my daughter to feed her turtles. They weren't producing any fry and I was getting tired of them wasting tank space. So, what the hey. Anyways, they had some really cool fry, some snake skins! This year I'm crossing the females with the offspring of the dumbo mosaic I bought from you last year. Should be 'interesting.' Anyway, I didn't cover them last year and haven't covered them this year... yet. Haven't seen any dragon flies but I'm watching! I'll let you know what comes out.
Any suggestions for the size of a pond for a first timer? Will need to be deep since I am in Oklahoma with 90hi 70 low currently its going to get hotter as summer progresses but I do have some massive shade trees on my property
FYI: We used Dragon fly 'nymph' as bait for over 40 years, fishing for pan-fish in lakes & streams. We call them "Mud-bugs', since they bury themselves in shallow pond mud, or just hang around on grasses in the water. IMO, it's about the best bait for fishing said species' of fish. Thank you for the information on the Guppy interactions though.
Hi. A bit of a newbie question but have you ever thought about setting up a greenhouse of a poly tunnel sort of thing to produce guppies in the ponds year round' :D
Hey mike, I use this"Hygger 500W 300W Aquarium Heater, Fast Heating Submersible Thermostat for Fish Tank 30-120 Gallon, with External LED Digital Display Temp Controller and Thermometer" its actually rated for 120 gallons. I believe Memphis net and twine has small mesh netting.
I'm finding keeping a couple of young ranchu in with my mut guppies has stopped the dragon fly issue for me. I'm selling hundreds out of them again. The little ranchu are not fast enuff to eat the guppy fry but are predating on the dragon fly larvae. Love my evening's watching your videos.
...but Michael, how will you keep the mulm and algae from building up in the ponds? These don't sound like "Show" ponds to me. LOL Thanks for the video. Always enjoy them. Cheers
What can I do to keep them outside year round I do live in southern oregon and it can get cold. But I will use a heater I plan on setting up a 50-75 gallon aquarium with a heater I'm thinking a 300 watt or bigger heater. I wont have the ability to bring them inside when it gets cold.
have a glass of water mate.. im glad u fine 😂.. actually enjoyin the vids.. i only joined to see who u were after giving joey shit but stayed coz u educational and easy to watch... i actually gone off watchin joey as his content isnt as good as at used to be.. im in aus and im very interested in the tubbing im gunna research my temp fluctuations more in summer and spring... thanks for the inspiration 😊 im now a fan keep it comin
Hello QT, I fed my guppies blood worms for a week. Now they won’t eat any more flakes. Do you have any advice for transitioning them back to eating regular dry feed?
Love some ideas of equipment that can be used to create ponds for my endlers outside in Canada 🇨🇦. And yes I know I will need a heater because it’s Canada!!!
I love dragonflies they kill mosquitoes and look good they are very strong blue and red my pond is deep and it didn't have any spots when the dragon larva can escape so they die only 3 or 4 actually survive they are a little rare here in California
Ok I got my first tub ready..... Bacon and coffee, pad and pencil let's go....I have one important thing I'm missing...some mutt guppies🤣😁 soon Micheal🤞👍 and real men wear pink!!💯
Hello! I set up my first tub, but didn't put a dragon fly net on. I'm in NJ too. Do you think they are out yet, or do I have time to cover the pond? I haven't seen any yet... But the internet says they show up by the beginning of May.
USPS priority 12x12 box. Styrofoam lined, 4x20 2 or 3 mill bags, double bagged, 1/3 water 2/3 air, 3 guppys per bag, tie to fit box. Blow in insulation or news paper to fill extra space.
If your water has chloromide as opposed to chlorine(some use both I've heard) the chlorine will evaporate, but the chloromide chemically bonds. My guess if you live in a major metro area your city uses chloromide, hence why some of us have to use dechlorinators(apparently not even a word?) regardless. Just a heads up.
Got 40+ mini tubs going now. Will be adding more as well. Not counting fry tubs or indoor tanks.
All guppys and plecos.
Over 30 different lines of guppys, 4 mutt ponds, and 6 wholesale ponds...
May even toss out some pools for wholesale lines as well...
Nice! Sounds likey ou got me beat!
Hey Michael. I've been watching your channel now for about a year and I love it. It's full of common sense and excellent ideas. After several months I'm usually bored with most aquarium channels, but not yours. It's all the common sense and your great sense of humor. BTW I've been keeping guppy ponds for profit for 20 years now.. We live in Nebraska and had some unique issues with them last year since we live in the flood zone.
Thank you so much for watching!
My first year for summer tubing. Going with the Dumbo Purple Mosaics in one tube and Green Cobra in the other tub. Both are 100 Gallon tubs from Tractor Supply. No fry yet but they have only been out there for a week so far. Love to sit out there and watch the tubs, summer fun!
That is awesome! Let me know if you want to sell any green cobra's at the end of the year!
@@MichaelsFishRoom Hope to have a crap load by then. Should be no problem but may have some as early as August.
Happy Sunday
Thank you!
My last purchase of heaters was the one you recommended. I really like them. Especially the slimness of them.
Glad you like them!
Could buy plastic chicken wire (the one I looked up has 1/2" mesh). Should keep the dragonflies but allow other bugs in.
The sun itself will also dechlorinate the water (learned this from owning a pool). Without the right chemicals in the pool the sun will cause the chlorine to be used up faster.
Good to know!
I'd love to see update vid on the guppy ponds
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Another great video! I have a 50ish gal preformed pond I have used for goldies every year. Gonna try some guppies this year!
Good luck!
Hi micheal awesome video lots of info. Love watching your video always learning things and tricks. Thank you
Glad you like them!
When it time to break pond down can you do a complete video how you bring back to aquarium
I always do!
Sorry I just found video after going through all your pond videos
Early. Ugh. Beverage; coffee. Snack; coffee. Don't keep guppies, don't have summer tubs, but I still love watching your vids for the interesting delivery. Who knows? I might start keeping some guppies in a pond, someday...
Thanks for watching! AND DO IT!
I’ll have to check temperature at the bottom. Daytime water temp in the pond has been 86 everyday for the past five days. Morning water temps (6:00am) have been ranging between 77 & 79. Last night air temp dipped a little so the water temp this morning was 75.
Perfect!
Glad I got that heater in mine. Got down to 41° last night. Last year was the first time I did pond guppies. Originally made the pond for shubunkin goldfish but all they did was hide in the bottom. Took them out and sold them. For S&Gs, my wife suggested I put some guppies in it. These were a bunch that I was going to give to my daughter to feed her turtles. They weren't producing any fry and I was getting tired of them wasting tank space. So, what the hey. Anyways, they had some really cool fry, some snake skins! This year I'm crossing the females with the offspring of the dumbo mosaic I bought from you last year. Should be 'interesting.' Anyway, I didn't cover them last year and haven't covered them this year... yet. Haven't seen any dragon flies but I'm watching! I'll let you know what comes out.
Cover them! LOL
Any suggestions for the size of a pond for a first timer? Will need to be deep since I am in Oklahoma with 90hi 70 low currently its going to get hotter as summer progresses but I do have some massive shade trees on my property
Biggest one you can afford!
Hey Michael, I am setting up my tub today. Mutt guppy order will be forthcoming.
Thanks!
FYI: We used Dragon fly 'nymph' as bait for over 40 years, fishing for pan-fish in lakes & streams. We call them "Mud-bugs', since they bury themselves in shallow pond mud, or just hang around on grasses in the water. IMO, it's about the best bait for fishing said species' of fish. Thank you for the information on the Guppy interactions though.
You're Welcome
Great tips, thanks!
Did homemade french toast with blue berries and.....baked seasoned bacon🥓 .....delicious!
Sounds great! did you use Challah?
Michael's Fish Room preferable but no. Schmidt’s Italian style white
Hi. A bit of a newbie question but have you ever thought about setting up a greenhouse of a poly tunnel sort of thing to produce guppies in the ponds year round' :D
Yes, I would have to heat it and it would be expensive.
@@MichaelsFishRoom oh yeah. My brain is working south african temperatures 😂
Hey mike, I use this"Hygger 500W 300W Aquarium Heater, Fast Heating Submersible Thermostat for Fish Tank 30-120 Gallon, with External LED Digital Display Temp Controller and Thermometer" its actually rated for 120 gallons. I believe Memphis net and twine has small mesh netting.
Thanks Capt.
I'm finding keeping a couple of young ranchu in with my mut guppies has stopped the dragon fly issue for me. I'm selling hundreds out of them again. The little ranchu are not fast enuff to eat the guppy fry but are predating on the dragon fly larvae. Love my evening's watching your videos.
Really? I'd be afraid of the loss of guppy fry!
Michael's Fish Room the numbers lost out way the numbers I'm now getting. When the dragon fly gets in I loose all my fry.
Great video👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the Birthday Wishes! It made my day!
Sorry I couldn't do it in person!
...but Michael, how will you keep the mulm and algae from building up in the ponds? These don't sound like "Show" ponds to me. LOL Thanks for the video. Always enjoy them. Cheers
LOL
What can I do to keep them outside year round I do live in southern oregon and it can get cold. But I will use a heater I plan on setting up a 50-75 gallon aquarium with a heater I'm thinking a 300 watt or bigger heater. I wont have the ability to bring them inside when it gets cold.
Then don't do it.
@@MichaelsFishRoom so its bring them inside or not have them at all. I cant us a powerful heater and insulation on it.
have a glass of water mate.. im glad u fine 😂.. actually enjoyin the vids.. i only joined to see who u were after giving joey shit but stayed coz u educational and easy to watch... i actually gone off watchin joey as his content isnt as good as at used to be.. im in aus and im very interested in the tubbing im gunna research my temp fluctuations more in summer and spring... thanks for the inspiration 😊 im now a fan keep it comin
Thanks for watching and staying Brad!
Hello QT,
I fed my guppies blood worms for a week. Now they won’t eat any more flakes. Do you have any advice for transitioning them back to eating regular dry feed?
Fast them for 48 hours, then only feed flake. BOOM
Love some ideas of equipment that can be used to create ponds for my endlers outside in Canada 🇨🇦. And yes I know I will need a heater because it’s Canada!!!
Anything can be used!
Michael's Fish Room suggestions are welcome, please.
I'm Canadian, and there are a lot of different climates in Canada. It's a big place! You're probably better to ask around at your local
aquarium club.
Ahahaha. I love the Jack Sparrow moment. Good one!😂😁
LOL...thanks!
I love dragonflies they kill mosquitoes and look good they are very strong blue and red my pond is deep and it didn't have any spots when the dragon larva can escape so they die only 3 or 4 actually survive they are a little rare here in California
They are the devil!
@@MichaelsFishRoom 😆
Nice vid
Thanks
@@MichaelsFishRoom what kind of "pond/tub" thing do you use (the Deeper ones)??
Ok I got my first tub ready..... Bacon and coffee, pad and pencil let's go....I have one important thing I'm missing...some mutt guppies🤣😁 soon Micheal🤞👍 and real men wear pink!!💯
P.S. so glad you fine🤣
Lol...thanks for watching! I have mutts a plenty right now!
@@MichaelsFishRoom payday is Wednesday 😁👍
Micheal your a genius !!!
*you're
Boom Guppie ponds.. sweet
Lol
Hello! I set up my first tub, but didn't put a dragon fly net on. I'm in NJ too. Do you think they are out yet, or do I have time to cover the pond? I haven't seen any yet... But the internet says they show up by the beginning of May.
I'd cover ASAP! What part of NJ?
@@MichaelsFishRoom up by new brunswick
Thanks for the tips man. 👍🏽
Thanks for watching!
Hey Michael, I know you feed vegi to your Plecos but do you use algae waffers or any other foods too?
Yup, many different things. Check the video I made about feeding plecos.
if i add females into my male guppy tank will they make fry without any plants in the tank
They will make them, but most will be eaten. They are tender and delicious
Hey just curious when it’s in backorder what’s goin on there cause I like em snake skins
It means I am breeding them, but they are too small to sex and ship. There is a long list of people for those snake skins.
Love the bideos
Thanks!
I have a question,
What's the difference between Snakeskins and Cobras?
The pattern is different.
Thanks for that brother 👊🏽
No problem 👍
nice vid amigo - Bacon,Egg,Ham, Swiss Cheese on a toasted hard roll and a cup of coffee
Homemade?
@@MichaelsFishRoom Yes sir !
Today snack just some tender and delicious guppy fry 😬
No beverage?
Just found out my only local fish store doesn’t buy locally bred fish is there a way to send you A LOT of guppies haha
If you ship, sure. If you are within driving distance maybe we can work a deal.
Michael's Fish Room best way to ship 25+ guppyies
USPS priority 12x12 box. Styrofoam lined, 4x20 2 or 3 mill bags, double bagged, 1/3 water 2/3 air, 3 guppys per bag, tie to fit box. Blow in insulation or news paper to fill extra space.
Corey check the channel for “how to ship fish” 😎
Free food for the blue herons here!
Cover with net!
Why do they not have to be cycled???????
Do you understand the cycle and what it does? Low bioload, high water volume.
I have run out of questions lol
Oh thank god. 😜
Every time I click on this channel I learn something, that’s what it’s all about ..Knowledge from the experienced .
Thanks Tom! Keep clicking!
Gotta make the BANK...😄😜👍👈
😎
Uno!
Winner!
Some Vegan seaweed jerky and a diet cola.
That sounds like punishment.
@@MichaelsFishRoom surprisingly fulfilling
31 i was sleeping
I was early....
HB reds
In the ponds?
1st.....bwaaaaa ha ha! Mornin! Wait a minute....there was no other comment....before me...now there is!
Revision: 2nd....(sigh).
Lol...first place loser isn’t bad 🤣🤣🤣🤣
82 is way to hot for guppies .
Really? Could have fooled me
If your water has chloromide as opposed to chlorine(some use both I've heard) the chlorine will evaporate, but the chloromide chemically bonds. My guess if you live in a major metro area your city uses chloromide, hence why some of us have to use dechlorinators(apparently not even a word?) regardless. Just a heads up.
Thanks
Happy Sunday
Same to you!