Replacing Aquarium Substrate - (Hope you never have to do it)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- Replacing Aquarium Substrate is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemies, or yours! The process sucks! Your fish will hate it, but if it has to be done lets at least do it right.
Doing an aquarium substrate change is going to be a hassle and you should have a very good reason for doing so. In the unfortunate event you must do it, let's do it together...here goes!
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Thank you so much you are a legend I respect it nothing but love brother keep on fishing 💯
Hey bro, I have brown rust like algae in my tropical tank I have tried everything from lighting to filters.. any advice ?
@@charlescandela2373 thanks bro, appreciate that!
@@musuddin1711 Do you have a pleco? If not get one! Then do a black out for a week, no light or food! But first do 50% water change and scrub as much off as you can, then lights out!
@@KaveManAquatics I got 2 plecos. ill give the black out a go thank you brother 👊🏼
Also, I wanted to offer a cool lil tip that I used when I transferred my sand substrate to a bigger tank. Instead of that plastic scooper. I used a plastic dust pan. Works awesome, fills up the dust pan with a lot of sand, but best part is, if you just tilt the dust pan back, all the water drains out the handle, leaving it full of just wet sand but no loose water. I never new that dust pans have a drain on the handle till recent!💪
awesome tip bro! But I hope I never have to use it LOL 🤣
I do the same.
That's a pro tip.... dust pan...niceeeee
@@KaveManAquatics haha Never say never, haha
Good tip 👌
I used the sand, wave maker setup, hob filter, and top fin rock display you recommend…thank you very much. All of this brought new life to this tank
I changed my substrate out for aragonite back a while ago and saw a tip for using a juice or pop liter container to put the rinsed aragonite slurry in, then put it in the tank with water and it pours out without clouding up. It worked. Great videos Kev.
Love this video. Can't wait for next weeks video been waiting A long time for it !!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sorry for your troubles.... loved just how well you took us through your process 👌👌👌 and that clear aquarium feel aaaahhh!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊
The end result is amazing! Crystal clear! 👏👏👏 🐟🐟🐟🐟
Thanks!! 😊😊
Every time I move I use a clean dustpan for a broom to scoop up the substrate, works really well and you can scoop out a ton at once even into the corners
I had to do the same thing for the same problem. To get the sand out I took a hose like you hook to your pump ran it outside into a bucket and started a siphon. Sucked all the sand out. Worked like a charm and didn't cloud up the water.
Wow a nightmare that I have been through. Thanks for sharing this Kev. Keep building your video library, very helpful and entertaining.
Yup I agree...Thank you, Will do! 😊
Love your tanks man looks great
Much appreciated bro 😊
Thats unfortunate brotha. Atleast you figured it out and acted fast. I've been through the same with black sand and my water still had a black tint after washing my sand for a few hours. Like you said wouldn't even wish this upon your own enemy. Always touching important parts of the fish hobby!! Lets goooo💪
Sucks you had to go through that too! Glad you enjoyed the vid though 😊💪
One of your best vids brooo....great job!!
Thanks bro, Glad you liked it!! 😊💪
Perfect timing! I will have to do this soon, and using that sand will keep me from disaster in my newly cycled tank. Thanks!
My pleasure 💪
I changed my substrate to Fiji pink after watching this video! Awesome! Loving it!
Nice! Glad you like it, and Im glad I was able to help! 😊
Stunning as normal bro love it
Much appreciated bro 😁💪
I have the same problem with caribsea cichlid mix sand when I was watching your video, I realized that I was right with my suspicions! great channel
Thanks bro! Always sucks to find out the substrate is the problem, but at least now you know! 💪
I really like the caribsea substrates. They are a must for African cichlids, thanks Kevin🙂
I agree! 😊
You are the man brother!!!
Thank you bro! 😊💪
Thanks for the videos, they helped me a lot. I’m 6 weeks into this new hobby.
Funny this substrate change reminds me of car mods I did previously without proper research. I ended up changing it all out again later again as it made the car handle worse than before lol
Glad it helped, and yea it would suck replacing things in a car too lol
Check out this playlist I made for beginners, it'll be very helpful for you - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Hey Kev. I wanna thank you for inspiring me to get back into the hobby. I was done when I kept losing fish. You brought the passion in fish keeping for me. I have a 55 gallon now. Looking to upgrade to a 90 gallon. Just stacking my supplies now. Thanks again. My All male peacock coming soon
Thats awesome, Glad I could inspire you! Welcome back to the hobby, we all missed you! 😊
Thanks bro 😎
Just did a 55 gallon tank and bought some white sand and slate stone super cheap from local quarry working great so far
Great video man that was a lot of work Great job
Yes it was, thanks! 😊
I dare say that when one does what one does well (your "TH-cam Series)and presents it for consumption in an easy to understand and in an informative/educational format that is presented with both a knowledgeable enthusiasm and with a most enjoyable demeanor; KUDOS to you from me and my four budding aquarist grand-children.
Thank you William! Always appreciate your feedback! 😊💪
Bro feel your pain, had to do this about 6 months ago, a Royal Pain in The Butt. Takes an age to get your head around doing it and then an age doing it, but well worth it. Good Job!!!
We know the same pain!! lol Glad you enjoyed the vid 😊💪
Great video Might rethink doing this lol
Awesome 😎 Once again I was looking for the best Substate for my Tank. I’m just getting all the needed Materials for my Tank, Not gonna get the fish 🐟 until next week Thank Bro, for the Great content , keep up the good Work
Glad I could help! 😊
Great job bro and really glad you managed it without major hiccups. Always learning from your videos. Agree with you perhaps it would have been better remove our friends but, like you, I would have done the same as well so can’t blame you at all as I would have been very impatient to remove it as those particles would have driven me mad. And we know how critical patience is in our hobby. Much appreciated for the great video brother. Stay safe and have a peaceful and merry Xmas to you and your family.🎄🎄
Yea patience is definitely a virtue in this hobby lol! Thanks bro, Same to you and yours! 😊
Glad I saw this video, I thought I did something wrong, my water was so cloudy. Thanks I just need to be patient and wait to see what will happen.
Yup patience is key at first. Glad I could help 😊
Hey Kevin. I'm glad you gave in and removed the substrate. A lot times people don't want to make changes because of the money involved. I was telling the Ha Y in fish keeper, I will always have back ups for everything that keeps my tank operating. I learned my lesson the hard way. I was brand new in the hobby. I lost (3) 10" Oscars and (2) 8" goldfish because my filter stopped working and I had no mean of getting another one. I did all I could to save them. AnyWHO, I learned too, my tank wasn't nearly big enough for such big fish. It was a 55 gallon. But the goldfish wasn't supposed to be in there. They were supposed to be food. ( I never saw them eat the goldfish) Thanks Kevin.
Sorry for your loss, unfortunately in this hobby sometimes we learn things the hard way, myself included. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Kev. I decided to swap my pool filter substrate out for river sand for my Mbuna tank. Thanks for the video. It was super helpful! However, maybe you can use this tip. I used a standard clear hose (no attachments, just hose) to create a syphon and vacuum out the old gravel. Man it worked like a charm!! There was almost no cloudy water during this process and the fish were super chilled. Maybe give that a go for your next change. Just make sure that the hose is wide enough to not get blockages.
Great video! Happy xmas
Thanks! Same to you
I appreciate this info so much. My kids and I are new to the hobby (started November 2022). We decided on a chunky rock bottom since we also have baby turtles, I soon found out that my constant bacterial blooms were from “stuff” hiding under the rocks. Last night, we switched to sand (no small task lol). The aquarium is super clear this morning (I also followed your awesome advice on filter media in my fx4). African cichlids and turtles seem super happy.
Thats awesome, glad to hear your tank is doing well now! 😁 Many beginners get frustrated early on because they dont have good info.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
@@KaveManAquatics your videos have really helped me figure things out. I’ve watched many of your beginner videos, I really appreciate your channel. 😊
I just want to say one thing love you Kave...❤️
😆 Thanks, love you too!
Hi kav glad to see the video we are upgrading to a 90 gallons and I was going to use the same substrate in my old tank in my new tank well I guess I’m not now We will wait until after Christmas to place our order for a new substrate for the new tank thank you so much
Cool, Glad I could help! 😊
Been subbed and following for a few months now, your tips have helped me alot! How long will that sand keep the GH KH and PH levels where they need to be? Salute bro!
Looks much better. I would have tossed some BB in there like Seachem Stability or Fritzyme 7, but it looks like all your fish did great. Thanks.
Thanks Ben! I had just added some stability into my filters a few weeks ago, that and the live bacteria in the sand made me feel confident in the BB 😊 Thanks for sharing that tip though! Love your channel Ben 👍
Using live bacteria sand that’s made for salt water doesn’t help. The bb for salt water doesn’t survive in fresh water and can cause an imbalance in your cycle from the bacteria die off.
Sweet video brother!.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 😊
I did this one time and luckily not on the big tanks but I used new and rinsed Dusk pan, and a Tip to those who wants to change their big tank's gravel to sand use new and rinsed Cat litter scoop.
Even though its a year later, thank you for this video. It's been years since I've kept fish. I put together a medium freshwater community a month ago. All my parameters are great but I couldn't figure out why my water wasn't clear until I saw this video. It looks like the same sand substrate I purchased. I'll be slowly taking it out and replacing it as I do my water changes.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Great video
Thanks!
Tank looks beautiful. That is a complete drag but I think you just keep in mind the end result and the look and happiness of our guys. So it was worth the work. Awesome tank! Now if only my little guys would grow up!
Thanks bro, definitely worth it! 💪
@@KaveManAquatics I marvel at your big fish and my guys are so little. Haha where can I send u visuals of my tank
@@briaspe9911 They grow fast bro, enjoy the ride. Try my IG @kavemanaquatics
This carib sea fiji pink sand is what I used in my new tank and it looks great with a black background :D
Agreed! 💪
I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy, either! That is a huge job. Glad you got it sorted out. Your tank is beautiful! My husband wants to know how Flava Flav is doing! 😁
Thank you, Tell your husband Flave is doing great and growing!! Thanks for asking 😊😊
Hey kev you should do a short video of al your fishes names! I though it was just me who named all my fish haha. great videos man keep up the good work.
Great idea lol Thanks! Next week I’m doing a full stock list with species names but I like your idea too 😊
This post is over a year old, but I thought I would add my 2 cents worth.. I've only done this once and the process was much easier, though longer, that you've demonstrated. Briefly, here is what I did. I turned off the filter and heater, and removed everything but the fish. Everything I wanted to keep I put in a holding container with water. I took the tubing that I use for vacuuming the tank, and siphoned out the sand into a bucket, doing it gradually and carefully so as not to cloud the water excessively. I only siphoned until I had emptied about half of the water. I then refilled the tank to the top. After waiting a day (maybe not necessary, but made me feel better), I repeated the siphoning process until all of the sand was removed. If its done carefully, every grain of sand can be removed. With the tank about half full, I added the new substrate. I did that by putting some substrate in a plastic container, filling it with water, and slowing pouring the substrate while holding the container at the bottom of the tank. Here again, if done slowly and carefully, the water will be only minimally cloudy. Plants, driftwood etc was returned, tank topped off, filters restarted and it was good to go.
Tonight I switched my substrate from white gravel to the African Cichlid sand and Aragonite in my 125. Thanks for everything Kev I’m leaving a lot. Thinking about investing in your course to go to the next level.
It'll definitely make you feel confidant about keeping happy and healthy Africans! 💪
Your fish are stunning thank you. my opinion bare bottom as in my 2 goldfish tanks.
Thanks, My african cichlids love the sand too much for me to take it away from them lol But thanks 😊
nice tank and fish ⚘⚘⚘
Thank you 👍
I did it too once...when I chosed white sand! A lot of work and also a patient test!
Yes Sir!
Thank you for posting this after we discussed this lol 🙌🏼
No problem!! 😊
Fish looked PISSED bro lol... Glad it worked out in the end and thanks for saving us the trouble.
My Pleasure 😊
Advance Merry Christmas Kev
Thanks bro, same to you! 😊
I'm in this exact position now! Thanks for the video. Just waiting for my new substrate to be delivered and then the fun can begin! Got my new tank set up and the sand particles have been ruining my enjoyment
Let the fun begin! lol
@@KaveManAquatics sand out.. coral sand in.. much improved
Hey Im going to try this I hope it helps my aquarium
Thanks you
No problem
Recently subscribed to your channel, love all the tips you give. Where did you get the two large decoration pieces? I like the look
Thanks for the sub! The decor comes from my local petsmart. I have a link in my shop. Check it out here - koji.to/kaveman_aqautics
Beautiful!! I love your decor peices!!! Where did you get those? I need to get me some!! I had a sand substrate for years , it got discolored so I but covered it over with gravel. Thank you!!!
Thank you! 😊 I got lucky and found them at my local Petsmart. Unfortunately they started peeling and had to return them...after some research I found some reviews that said it actually happens a lot with those pieces. Too bad because I really liked them...
What a pain! Glad you got it straightened out. I'm about ready to add substrate to my new 55 gallon tank and I'm not sure if it matters how much you add. But I've read 1/2 pound per gallon of water up to 2 pounds per gallon. What is correct in your opinion? Thanks!
I read the TITLE and related 😂 been there and done that ✅
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Love your videos Kev, this was one I really wanted to see because we are considering removing gravel and putting in sand. Our tank is much smaller than yours, 35 gal., and we have only about 8 fish right now, we lost some recently. We
also have the cloudy water problem and we did a 50 percent water change a week ago, changed to a titan canister and have plenty of sponge and added puritan and chemi pure blue. We also added Pure and stress coat and stability, yet we still have a cloudy tank. Any suggestions Kev?
Hey, just subscribed to your channel! Loving your videos.. very informative. What is your opinion about deep substrate to decrease nitrates?
Thanks for the sub! Yes, deep substrate can help in the production of anaerobic bacteria which feed on Nitrates and complete the nitrogen cycle.
I am changing my substrate AND the whole tank while I'm moving into another house with my fish. :D Perfect time for a "fresh" start, brand new tank, new substrate, new plants and deco!
Nice, Good luck with the move! 💪
Love this video. I am replacing the sand in one of my tanks. Shouldn't be too much work though as it's only a 38 litre with a betta.
Glad it helped
@@KaveManAquatics It sure has :) Now I just have to find the motivation! Haha
You know I'm going to do this now 😃
lol, Good luck!
I’ve given up on sand substrates. Recently I replaced the white sand in my 40gal. tank with 30 lbs. of mixed river gravel. The water has never been clearer and the gravel is so much easier to keep clean. The only real change is having to treat water levels more often, but chemical bacteria really helps balance that out.
I wouldn’t use sand unless I cared for exotic fish professionally.
Let’s Gooo💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
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Bro..same issue size of the grain...started getting into my fx6..now im gonna black out the tank for my dovii..good video man..210 look like baby oil.. nooo particles at all
Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks Kev! Very knowledgeable Information Brother. I hope I will never have to do this process.. Question.. Can Arag-Alive sand be used in NON reef tanks?
Sure bro, This is a NON reef tank. These fish are freshwater fish but require hard water with a high PH. And the arag-alive is perfect for that. 😊
I love your info... and the way you put it out... but I won't EVER share your obsession with sparkling water. I want it clean and comfy for my critters... but you go to the MAX. A++ for the effort... and results. You are an aquarium ROCK STAR
LOL, thank you bro! Even though I know the water parameters are perfect for my boys, I do also enjoy looking at a crystal clear tank 😊
@@KaveManAquatics I think that's the thing people miss about the Aquarium hobby... every person gets to build a tank... or tanks... to fit their own tastes and purposes. It really allows for individuality to shine through. I see a million people searching for ONE answer... when they need to realize... there are a MILLION answers to one question... its all relative to your goals and situation.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. You are 100% correct! 💪💪
What crushed coral would you recommend to put into a FX6 to increase PH .never mind I found your video on the subject… loving your channel bro Semper Fi
Glad you found it bro! OHHRAA! 😁💪
Hey I would like to know what substrate did you use that made the water cloudy?? I think I already purchased it 😬😬😬 I love your Videos keep it up 🙂🙂
Was thinking of getting sand from my local lake? Maybe I will test it in a jar first to see how cloudy it gets.
i use fluval stratum with 2 inches of sand over the stratum works great for m, the plants love the stratum. joe h navy seabee, you marines are the best. great tank
Cool, thanks for the info! 😊
Where do you get such beautiful driftwood and how do you find driftwood that doesn't turn your water yellow ?
Great vid!!! Thx kevin! Quick question, i need to just add more sand to my aftican cichlid tank. Just lost some of them thru water changes. Do i just dump the sand in?
Use a wide mouth bottle like a Snapple bottle to scoop the sand and then target drop it right on your existing substrate, this will reduce the cloud of sand everywhere.
Also make sure you wash it well unless you’re using the arag-alive version.
Small helpful tip I learned when taking out substrate was to use a pasta strainer or a dustpan. Have a great day everyone!!!
Pasta strainer wont work because the sand will sift right through, but a dust pan is a great idea.thanks
I just suck out the substrate out with the 25’ python cleaning tool. Works like a charm, now I only have a tiny bit left in the tank, of course this was each time I did a water change, so it took about 3-4 months
Love your channel! Still a bit of a newbie so would you recommend this substrate for a freshwater tank?
This is a freshwater tank so yes. But this sand is aragonite and will raise your PH. So it depends on what type of fish you have and what they prefer.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Man. I was doing this last week + wife was nagging during the entire process. the feeling i was going through lol bout to choked myself w the sand🤣
HAHAHAHA 🤣🤣🤣 You had it worse than me bro! 🤣
Going to have to do the same, I am having the same problem, thx for answering me on ig
No problem! Glad you found the video 😊💪
I’ve had to do this before. Once on my
32 and another time on the 75. Man it was a real pita getting it out. Like you I left the fish in, lol they were not happy. I do get what you’re saying with the substate. This is why now I only buy Caribsea and I make sure when washing it that the washing water is crystal clear before adding it to the tank. These mofos are always, and I mean always swimming around with a mouth full of sand looking for food, and I know the feeling of seeing particles floating around. You have a 407 on there right? I’d recommend Fluvals new UV that connects right to the filter. My boy got it, and lemme tell you his water now is crystal clear with zero particles at all floating around. I ordered one already 🤗 Happy Holidays My Bro🙏🏻
Thanks for that tip, didn’t know fluval made one like that...will def check it out! 💪
I'm switching from gravel to sand but have to keep fish in tank .. mine is only 60 gallon so it will be easier ...and careful . Love your vids brother greetings from serbia and if you have a tip for me on this change.
Kave, I was seriously worried when the water went fully cloudy specially I was worried when you add the wood and sand coz couldn't see a thing but in the end it was outstanding job.... Its worth it.... 🥰😍👌👌 I also noticed a black shark in the tank nice..... (I got a Bala shark in my tank) anyway overall its job well done 👍👌👌
Yea me too bro, lol He's a red tail shark been in with the boys about 2 years now 😊
Hope that shark won't be a snack to others 😁...
Its always nice to see your videos kave (it's interesting and informative) keep up the good work 👋👋👋
Na, 2 years with the boys and nobody messes with him 😊
Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Great advice Kev, saving that time and $ isn't always our best options, or as my Grandma use to say.... stick with what you know!!! Thanks for sharing bro, you're the best
Smart Grandma! 😊 Thanks bro!
Sup kev! Hope you doing good. Congrats on the 450. I am currently setting up my 240 African cichlids tank and wanted to know if you are still using the same substrate for your African cichlids? And how many bags did you use for your 220?
Congrats! I switched to black diamond blasting sand and I love it. I think I mentioned how many bags in this video - th-cam.com/video/TF82Hb-MBH0/w-d-xo.html
If you domt want cloudy sand floating . Take the scopper gently drag the bottom and come up the sides easy
thanks i m about to do this . lol
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Just watched this video and I can report a, in the same situation like you were prior to making the substrate change. I am ordering the bags of sand from your link right now
Question: Hey Kevin, what are your views on Anoxic Filtration Methods?
Good morning Kev, I'm just about ready to start substrate process. Is this thi SPECIAL GRADE bags? Or the ones EXACTLY shown in this video? Please let me know when you can, don't want to change out if I use wrong kind. Thanks Chris Castellanos I the 209..Stockton Ca
I changed from gravel to sand(on your recommendation) it was a huge pain in the ass on my 90 gallon, I would not want to do it on a 210 lol.
We know each other’s pain lol
I got the sand you suggested, after switching from diamond blasting sand which sucks imo
Hey ! Thanks for the content man! I’ve learned a lot from your channel. I am dealing with this exact problem. Bought couple cheap bags of sand from LPS and mixed it in with my aragonite for a deeper bed in some areas and low and behold 4 months in and still water not clear. Tank is fully cycled. I’ve bought all new sand and LPS Advised to skip water changed and just remove sand and add new and then do a water change later due to the old sand will hold a lot of the beneficial bacteria. Just Looking for a second opinion before I dive in 😅
If you've 100% confirmed its the sand, just get it all out of there and save yourself more future headaches! Since tank is fully cycled dont worry about the bacteria loss from the substrate. Dose with Prime and Stability for the first few days after the switch to make sure the water stays safe while your bacteria reproduce and catch up. You'll be fine!
Heres a more recent video of me changing the sand AGAIN...lol - th-cam.com/video/TF82Hb-MBH0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks tons Kev! I swapped out the substrate over the weekend. It was a smooth transition. The second video was a huge help ! Thanks for your advance and looking forward to more content!!
I wanted the African Cichlids but i had black gravel so i change it to white sand for them and I actually did not remove the fish while doing it only 2 died though.
What substrate do you recommend for brackish tank setup for green spotted puffers?
Hello Kev,
I really want to change my gravel to sand. I am stuck with not wanting to start a mini cycle in my 75 gallon tank if I change to sand. I have a HOB with two bio-wheels, 407 with two trays of bio media on side has matrix all other are the ceramic rings. I also have one sponge filter running as well. Will I be safe to change to sand. 🤞🏾
Hello did you remove the water from the bag or rinse the sand as this has salt water in it, I have just purchased the same sand for a cichlid tank and would like some advice. Many thanks
I did this 2 days back in my 90G, switched from white to black substrate. After looking at the result, l just forgot the painful process. Some forums and TH-camrs insisted about cichlid showing vibrant colors in black substrate since they change their color pattern based on their surrounding. And it really worked.
Glad it worked out for you, But I think substrate color is just a personal preference. Fish will pop regardless 😊
@@KaveManAquatics yeah I was also thinking that way like how a substrate color decides the fishes color, but it's their natural instinct to survive it seems. For about 2 months I did a research kev, testing it in my 40G. Even I left the fishes without substrate since my tank bottom is itself black that also made a difference. So I gave it a shot in my 90G and yeah I'm glad that it worked becoz I can't do this process again to switching white😂
So if I currently have a 75 gallon tank with black gravel would this sand you recommend be a good swap? I’m not liking the gravel look as much… it’s fresh water with 2 blood parrots, 5 green tiger barbs, 2 Odessa’s (going to get 5) and 5 other barbs. The tank is a couple months old. I also wanna add plants to help hide the heater.