Paul has spent too long dealing with big fish and salt water. Don't forget to brush up on your small freshwater fish care too. Cories need to be in schools and a 5 gallon is really only suitable for a betta or some shrimp. I like that you went for live plants. Your mom seems lovely. Please give her some cycled fresh water media to start her tank properly ❤️
@@JohnSmith-cq5quWhat about all the ones that survive? Bc his death vs success rate is very good. He has multiple big ponds/tanks full of fish thriving....along with an entire farm.
@@WillWilliams-vo4nkyou’re either not knowledgeable about fish or you just blindly defend Paul because you’re a fan. I love his videos too but criticism when appropriate is fine. The reason the fish in the big ponds do ok is because of the sheer volume of water. It’s more forgiving when ammonia spikes etc. He also doesn’t add all the fish straight away. In a small tank like this, there isn’t as much room for error and the fish will be stressed and more likely to get sick or die. The smaller the tank, the harder it is to manage water quality. Tanks like this 5 gallon should be cycled (and be stocked appropriately) and as a fish influencer to not do so is setting a very bad example.
@@WillWilliams-vo4nk his death rate is extremely high. He just never mentions it. Take a look at all of his “adding new animal” videos and there’s a very good chance they’re nowhere to be seen a few weeks later
Hey Paul, I see that you chose a couple ferns for her tank, keep in mind that you do NOT plant them into the substrate. They feed from the water column and will rot if the rhizome is covered
Yes I was thinking the same that..that and the Anubis are the same. Get their nutrients from the water column and if buried the rhizome is rot. Very beautiful and easy plants though.
I agree it should be a cycled tank..he did use quick start which is a bacteria. Though I recommend to have it fully cycled before adding fish..he isn’t as bad as others since he did at least add that. I had my highly planted tank without fish or anything in it for 2 or 3 weeks and then added them slowly. A few at a time.
Anubius and java ferns shouldn't be buried in active substrate, they will rot. Tetras need a minimum of a 20 gallon long tank. I like your content Paul but this is just poor husbandry. I get you have to make content frequently, but these are living creatures. A quick Google search should have told you these things in less than 2 minutes. Maybe you could do a video informing your audience about the importance of cycling a tank and waiting until the water parameters are good before you add live stock.
Hey Paul, I have been a big fan of yours for like 4 years at this point. I just wanna suggest to not put the rhizome of the Ferns and the Anubias in the substrate as they can rot really easily instead you could glue them to a small stone. Keep up the good work ❤.
Hi Paul, Long time viewer, love the content! I’d just like to mention that I love the idea of giving your mother a tank, but I suggest you brush up on your knowledge of the particular fish for this tank. Cory’s are a schooling fish and can’t really fit in a 5 gallon. Maybe upgrade to a 10 or 20! She will have a lot more luck and have a much more forgiving tank in the long run! I also highly suggest giving your mother some filter media from one of your own tanks to help kick start the cycle in the new one.
so much to talk about with this video... for one corries are a schooling catfish. they need 5-6 other corries for them to thrive. neons need to be in larger groups as well and shouldn't be housed in anything smaller than a 10-15 gallon. the snail and some cherry shrimp or skittle pack shrimp would look lovely in it as a better and safer option.
adding onto my comment, its a myth that you need plant substrate to have live plants. root tabs are also a great option where as "plant substrate" can be just blatantly expensive.
1:20 That turtle eating its food from Paul’s grip knows how to really live without needing to know shit. 😮💥🙌❤️ He made the absolute most of the situation at hand, and his temporary hunger was satisfied! So amazing life is, as it is! The turtle didn’t complain or try to overcome the situation as if it were a limitation and shouldn’t be happening to the turtle. The turtle demonstrated there are no real limitations and nothing really to worry about. It didn’t run to seek solace in beliefs and stories to feel comfortable in its own discomfort, which ironically trying to escape discomfort only intensifies and prolongs it. Even wanting to escape the discomfort feeds the discomfort. The turtle wasn’t doing what nearly all humans seem to be doing …always trying to do the impossible, always trying to change whatever it is that seems to be happening as it is happening. And it’s all because of their belief that it shouldn’t be happening to me. And the funny thing is, as the turtle wisely demonstrated just by being itself, there is nothing separate that life is happening to. There is just life happening and no turtle is so delusional to assume they are somehow someway separate from the whole that is life itself. Do you really believe that life itself can sustain an entire universe and not take total complete care of your body’s needs even better than you think you can?? That turtle is really living it up. All the while humans are oddly constantly thinking, thinking, thinking, fighting, judging, justifying, strategizing, manipulating, and always trying to negotiate with life. Humans try to negotiate with life selfishly because they really believe they are somehow someway separate from what all appears to be life itself in all its totality. So humans try to do the impossible and negotiate with life to fit what we imagine would be better than what life already is providing which is already full in itself, all needs are met by life, not your ego or body. So life as it is, opposed to what you think it is and what you imagine would be better, is completely missed and you’re not really living life at all. That turtle is infinitely wiser than “I” will ever be. 😂❤🐢🐠
Cories are schooling fish, they should be kept in a group together so they feel safe and protected. I would never personally trust Petsmart on most of their “ minimum tank sizes” neons need to be kept in a school of at least 5 but in a much bigger tank like 10-15 gallons. Also the ferns with rhizomes need to be above the substrate not buried, like attached to gravel, a rock, or driftwood, or else they will melt and die. Also you should not cyphen substrate, it will disturb the contents inside, ruin its quality, and will just dirty up the tank. To naturally get all the junk out instead using stem plants or foreground plants would be a good option, or replace the Cory with some shrimp to clean it up as well. I know you have been busy with bigger fish Paul and saltwater, but those are my tips on freshwater plants and fish
I would recommend having a least 3 or more corys in that tank because corys are schooling fish and having 1 isn't right. Anyways, keep up the great work and I love your vids.
paul you inspired me to keep trying new things within the fish keeping hobby I just purchased a cubed 3gallon, aqua scaped it using trimmings from my 20 gallon and O transformed it into a shrimp heaven. I’ve had a few shrimp before but never a tank dedicated to them and I must say i’m super pumped I watched ur video earlier and I was like “damn I wanna set up a new tank” it’s the cuffaro effect
Looks beautiful! Hope your parents enjoy it! Love the little tank content! It would be great if you set up a gourami tank (if you do a powder blue would look sick)! Keep it up! Congrats on almost 3 mil! Hope this comment makes you happy!
Just a fun little suggestion for anyone with tanks, get black craft paint and paint the back of your tank. The black background really makes your fish and plants pop.
Atlast someone with brains he planted ferns in aqua soil he doesn't have a clue what he is doing that soil gonna leech lot of ammonia and gonna kill neons instantly because they are too sensitive
Missed opportunity - you should have done this for her on Mother's Day. Think of the boost you would have gotten on TH-cam! - Great vid, sending your mother all the love!
I used to binge your videos in hs of you literally just making tanks. Fast forward 5 some year im moving out soon & really want a tank so im frantically looking for your TH-cam and come across this goodie 🤭 you should do tank give aways to subscribers if you haven’t…its been awhile but its good to be back
I can’t believe how long it’s been already! I remember watching you build the shed pond at your mom’s house and it never occurred to me how close in age we are😂
Yo Paul u should print big stickers of ur pc logo and put it on the entrance to ur fish building doors and on the exit side that would look pretty cool 😎🔥
You might wanna put a thin layer of sand over that substrate, I've used it before and after a couple of months it tends to turn to dust. My water would go murky after every water change. Great video as always, kudos
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Paul has spent too long dealing with big fish and salt water. Don't forget to brush up on your small freshwater fish care too. Cories need to be in schools and a 5 gallon is really only suitable for a betta or some shrimp. I like that you went for live plants. Your mom seems lovely. Please give her some cycled fresh water media to start her tank properly ❤️
@@JohnSmith-cq5quwhich ones?
@@JohnSmith-cq5quWhat about all the ones that survive? Bc his death vs success rate is very good. He has multiple big ponds/tanks full of fish thriving....along with an entire farm.
Yeah, cories need a group and the 5 gallon really only works for a quarantine thing
@@WillWilliams-vo4nkyou’re either not knowledgeable about fish or you just blindly defend Paul because you’re a fan. I love his videos too but criticism when appropriate is fine. The reason the fish in the big ponds do ok is because of the sheer volume of water. It’s more forgiving when ammonia spikes etc. He also doesn’t add all the fish straight away. In a small tank like this, there isn’t as much room for error and the fish will be stressed and more likely to get sick or die. The smaller the tank, the harder it is to manage water quality. Tanks like this 5 gallon should be cycled (and be stocked appropriately) and as a fish influencer to not do so is setting a very bad example.
@@WillWilliams-vo4nk his death rate is extremely high. He just never mentions it. Take a look at all of his “adding new animal” videos and there’s a very good chance they’re nowhere to be seen a few weeks later
Hey Paul, I see that you chose a couple ferns for her tank, keep in mind that you do NOT plant them into the substrate. They feed from the water column and will rot if the rhizome is covered
Yes I was thinking the same that..that and the Anubis are the same. Get their nutrients from the water column and if buried the rhizome is rot. Very beautiful and easy plants though.
He's going to kill the fishes before that anyway. Non cycled tank with aqua soil.
I agree it should be a cycled tank..he did use quick start which is a bacteria. Though I recommend to have it fully cycled before adding fish..he isn’t as bad as others since he did at least add that. I had my highly planted tank without fish or anything in it for 2 or 3 weeks and then added them slowly. A few at a time.
Well we all know he doesn't know alot about fish keeping that's why he always has issues
@@JamieGonzo you sure he doesnt because he has many cycled ponds and aquariums
Cory cats are schooling fish. You’re supposed to get quite a few or else they don’t feel safe.
I have had 1 Cory cat in a tank with 30 tetras different species of tetras for 6 years never had a problem.
Exactly, really need to bring that fish back or what ever but that fish need a group
@@CJM7080its a social fish still, they live in group, don't want a group ? Can't have a group ? Well there's plenty of different fish
that store shouldn't sell them separately 😪
@@CJM7080I mean they aren’t gonna be like I’m lonely. 😅
It was so cool seeing the OG backyard! I think I’ve been here since 2018 or 2019!
The backyard reminded me of the good old days where we all started off from ❤️
Anubius and java ferns shouldn't be buried in active substrate, they will rot. Tetras need a minimum of a 20 gallon long tank. I like your content Paul but this is just poor husbandry. I get you have to make content frequently, but these are living creatures. A quick Google search should have told you these things in less than 2 minutes. Maybe you could do a video informing your audience about the importance of cycling a tank and waiting until the water parameters are good before you add live stock.
Dude I wish he sees these comments and will make some changes but unfortunately everything must have been dead by now 🥲
Hey Paul, I have been a big fan of yours for like 4 years at this point. I just wanna suggest to not put the rhizome of the Ferns and the Anubias in the substrate as they can rot really easily instead you could glue them to a small stone. Keep up the good work ❤.
Came to say that! So 👍 this 100%!!
@@ShanPanOz FISH ABUSE
That was a sweet video with your mom. Shes lovely ❤
Corys need large groups. So do neon tetras. Both are kind of not suitable for a 5g.
Loved seeing the back yard again, those turtles are living the best life! ❤
Fr I started watching Paul about five years ago.
Hi Paul, Long time viewer, love the content! I’d just like to mention that I love the idea of giving your mother a tank, but I suggest you brush up on your knowledge of the particular fish for this tank. Cory’s are a schooling fish and can’t really fit in a 5 gallon.
Maybe upgrade to a 10 or 20! She will have a lot more luck and have a much more forgiving tank in the long run!
I also highly suggest giving your mother some filter media from one of your own tanks to help kick start the cycle in the new one.
He did mention having to eventually move the cories
so much to talk about with this video... for one corries are a schooling catfish. they need 5-6 other corries for them to thrive. neons need to be in larger groups as well and shouldn't be housed in anything smaller than a 10-15 gallon. the snail and some cherry shrimp or skittle pack shrimp would look lovely in it as a better and safer option.
adding onto my comment, its a myth that you need plant substrate to have live plants. root tabs are also a great option where as "plant substrate" can be just blatantly expensive.
He’s a pro at killing animals, these fish won’t last long
100%right
I've been watching you even before those ponds‼️ keep safe man!
OG here 🙌. What a Nostalgia.. I remember when I first time when I watch your video, you were digging your first pond. 💪🏾
I love these types of videos, where it brings it back to the old days
Love it! Going Back to the good ol days!!
Finally tank with life plants. Im glad of u Pauls mom 😊
1:20 That turtle eating its food from Paul’s grip knows how to really live without needing to know shit. 😮💥🙌❤️
He made the absolute most of the situation at hand, and his temporary hunger was satisfied! So amazing life is, as it is!
The turtle didn’t complain or try to overcome the situation as if it were a limitation and shouldn’t be happening to the turtle. The turtle demonstrated there are no real limitations and nothing really to worry about. It didn’t run to seek solace in beliefs and stories to feel comfortable in its own discomfort, which ironically trying to escape discomfort only intensifies and prolongs it. Even wanting to escape the discomfort feeds the discomfort. The turtle wasn’t doing what nearly all humans seem to be doing …always trying to do the impossible, always trying to change whatever it is that seems to be happening as it is happening. And it’s all because of their belief that it shouldn’t be happening to me. And the funny thing is, as the turtle wisely demonstrated just by being itself, there is nothing separate that life is happening to. There is just life happening and no turtle is so delusional to assume they are somehow someway separate from the whole that is life itself.
Do you really believe that life itself can sustain an entire universe and not take total complete care of your body’s needs even better than you think you can??
That turtle is really living it up. All the while humans are oddly constantly thinking, thinking, thinking, fighting, judging, justifying, strategizing, manipulating, and always trying to negotiate with life. Humans try to negotiate with life selfishly because they really believe they are somehow someway separate from what all appears to be life itself in all its totality. So humans try to do the impossible and negotiate with life to fit what we imagine would be better than what life already is providing which is already full in itself, all needs are met by life, not your ego or body. So life as it is, opposed to what you think it is and what you imagine would be better, is completely missed and you’re not really living life at all.
That turtle is infinitely wiser than “I” will ever be. 😂❤🐢🐠
Cory cats are best kept in groups of 5 or more.
Paul you NEED to get your Mom Pea Puffers!!! They are so interactive she would LOVE them!!!!
In the UK we would have to use a dechlorinator first or does quick start contain that ? Chlorine would kill the bacteria here with out it 🇬🇧
Gave me goosebumps looking back on the backyard 😢 crazy how we grow up so fast man.😌 never stop making videos
Cories are schooling fish, they should be kept in a group together so they feel safe and protected. I would never personally trust Petsmart on most of their “ minimum tank sizes” neons need to be kept in a school of at least 5 but in a much bigger tank like 10-15 gallons. Also the ferns with rhizomes need to be above the substrate not buried, like attached to gravel, a rock, or driftwood, or else they will melt and die. Also you should not cyphen substrate, it will disturb the contents inside, ruin its quality, and will just dirty up the tank. To naturally get all the junk out instead using stem plants or foreground plants would be a good option, or replace the Cory with some shrimp to clean it up as well. I know you have been busy with bigger fish Paul and saltwater, but those are my tips on freshwater plants and fish
Your mom seems like such a sweet person
I would recommend having a least 3 or more corys in that tank because corys are schooling fish and having 1 isn't right. Anyways, keep up the great work and I love your vids.
paul you inspired me to keep trying new things within the fish keeping hobby I just purchased a cubed 3gallon, aqua scaped it using trimmings from my 20 gallon and O transformed it into a shrimp heaven. I’ve had a few shrimp before but never a tank dedicated to them and I must say i’m super pumped I watched ur video earlier and I was like “damn I wanna set up a new tank” it’s the cuffaro effect
Here's an 💡 moment Freshwater 🦐, try neo caradina
This is my first video I will watch after a year. Let’s hope it’s a banger!
I remember your mom's yard like it was yesterday is crazy how far u come been watching you for years.
Looks beautiful! Hope your parents enjoy it! Love the little tank content! It would be great if you set up a gourami tank (if you do a powder blue would look sick)! Keep it up! Congrats on almost 3 mil! Hope this comment makes you happy!
Michelle’s well game for being on TH-cam haha bless her , she needs more Paul TH-cam action , Hi Mum 👋🏼
Paul i remember the old farm so nostalgic
I love seeing the building of the smaller tanks
New video every 3 days? CONSISTANT! Deff why your top teir!
Damm what a throwback, it’s so sad that those ponds are gone but it’s understandable why! You’ve grown so much over this past few years!! :)
Great to see you guys adding the family in videos every now and then especially when they're animal lovers :)
ahhh i love seeing the pond at your parents house and even all the turtles and pets your parents have.
Gave me hell a nostalgia, remembering him make the small pond , I believe I was in class 8-9 probably so many years went by in a blink
6:25 pink plants? put them in the saltwater aquarium and watch them glow :D
Thats so Awesome It's always good to see your mom and the turtles so cool love the small tank!!!❤
Paul should do a planted fresh water pond build!!
Just a fun little suggestion for anyone with tanks, get black craft paint and paint the back of your tank. The black background really makes your fish and plants pop.
Good choice Paul for picking out live plants instead of artificial. It is good for the fish especially in that 5 gallon tank 👍👍😊
Atlast someone with brains he planted ferns in aqua soil he doesn't have a clue what he is doing that soil gonna leech lot of ammonia and gonna kill neons instantly because they are too sensitive
Paul it was very nice of you to build your mom a tank
Love the live plant choice, but everything he picked are epiphytes and dont need to be planted in soil. They pull nutrients from the water column.
So happy u went for live plants
I’ve been watching both channels non stop! Good work!🔥🔥
Same! Aren't they both great?
Paul has two channels?
@@dorisperdomo9781he has a car channel
@@CalebGriffiths-qf6zh heck yeah!
@@dorisperdomo9781 yeah, main channel and Paul cuffaro cars
It’s amazing to see how big the turtles have gotten
Missed opportunity - you should have done this for her on Mother's Day. Think of the boost you would have gotten on TH-cam! - Great vid, sending your mother all the love!
Right on the money. It's not about the gesture but how many views you can get. Geez, do better.
It's been awhile shout out to Mama Cuffaro ❤
brings back allo tof memorys in the backyard
Nice Cuffaro! Fix some friends for the Cory mate😃😃
Paul your videos inspire me and help me while I’m crying 😢
I miss the old Cichlid pond that you had in the fish building before you had all of the saltwater ponds. That was always a nice one to see on video!
You should make the small pond an archerfish pond
Keep up the content Paul love it ❤
Love the tank❤
the og yard when paul and nick were inseparable 💯
Any thoughts about the family movie *Marley & Me* starring Owen Wilson? 🐕🎬
I used to binge your videos in hs of you literally just making tanks. Fast forward 5 some year im moving out soon & really want a tank so im frantically looking for your TH-cam and come across this goodie 🤭 you should do tank give aways to subscribers if you haven’t…its been awhile but its good to be back
Yesss these are the videos I miss
10 hour gang
Do a 75+ Gallon cichlid tank and scape it, add fish every week itd be really cool
Mom friend- IPA all the way 🍺😅
Paul- API all the way! 👍😁
Hi PC Mom~great to see you.
I can’t believe how long it’s been already! I remember watching you build the shed pond at your mom’s house and it never occurred to me how close in age we are😂
Fire. Nice work done Paul
Omg flashback for real I remember when you did the very first pond!
I missed that pond❤❤❤
Cool tank you gave your mom. Glad she likes it so much. :)
Finally early to a new PC upload!!!!
Very nice cute lovely aquarium loved it 😊
❤ Mom ❤
Yo Paul u should print big stickers of ur pc logo and put it on the entrance to ur fish building doors and on the exit side that would look pretty cool 😎🔥
Broke with tailor!! Dude they both were perfect
Miss these type of videos ❤
*Keep up the amazingly dope work!* 🐟
Make a chicken run extension for them chickens so they aren’t stuck in that coop…..😊
Paul, what is your opinion on the fish guys?
Make more videos like this 😊😊😊
Great to see that moms house is doing good
You should've capped the substrate with play sand to trap the nutrients in.
Been watching pual since the beginning
HEY PAUL ur my fav youtuber
*Some Name Ideas for your Pet Chickens:* 🐔🐓
Rachel
Georgie
Ethan
Harley
Mr. Beast
Lewie / Lewis
Daphne
Jungkook
Goku
Kakarot
Day 1 of asking Paul to collab with the fish guys aka barbs buzzin pls Paul ❤❤❤❤
Do another cichlid tank. That would be cool.
off subject... get a flounder for the saltwater predatory pond😋😋
Always love seeing your mom and the OG pond your mom's friend is kinda cute and it seems like she knows you very well
Damn Paul I'm sorry you n Taylor broke up, hope y'all good tho💪🏽❤️. Yous easily my favorite youtuber n got all my support ✨️
Tested up a little seeing the old back yard crazy
Gets dad dream car, mom gets fish and turtles. It's a win win😊
Where did all them years go PAUL, just can't believe it's such a long time since your first video at your then home (mums) great video xxxxxxx❤
Pond looks great
Old days nostalgia
Was hoping to see the OG backyard again including the box turtles and all the turtles
I love that you’re doing this for your mom! Remember that corey cats are schooling fish and should be in a group of 3 minimum
I want to see Paul make a fully scaped and planted aquarium with live plants and everything and I also want to see him get bunnies
More videos like this please ❤
You might wanna put a thin layer of sand over that substrate, I've used it before and after a couple of months it tends to turn to dust. My water would go murky after every water change. Great video as always, kudos