4 ай бұрын
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@thugmobi 12 сағат бұрын
cant u lowkey just squeeze out a dirty sponge filter add some soil from a ongoing tank with that dirty sponge filter water?
@SimplyAquaticCT 10 сағат бұрын
@@thugmobi you could, but then you're also transferring any bad bacteria, parasite or snails along with it.
@madmax1412 Күн бұрын
Can you use API Quick Start as the beneficial bacteria starter?
@SimplyAquaticCT Күн бұрын
@@madmax1412 100% yes, doesn't matter what you use initially, and you don't actually have to use something, it just helps speed up the process.
@madmax1412 Күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT thanks
@CrowntailHalfmoon Күн бұрын
First time seeing a beneficial bacterial culture made from scratch. Just a few questions. 1. Can molasses be used to replace brown sugar? 2. How much of the made bacteria would you recommend per gallon? 3. Have you ever tried feeding this bacteria to feed your daphnia cultures? Maybe you can test out it on a few daphnia to see if they can survive and culture on it? 4. I don't have any BB to kick start the recipe so I'm guessing wait 4 to 5 days it would be ok to use? Afterwards how do you store it and how long will it last if not using all within the first week? Thank you for sharing.
@SimplyAquaticCT Күн бұрын
1. Yes 2. I use about 4-5ml per 60 liters, any more will result in green water 3. No I have not, but I do still add it in my green water tank to keep it going from time to time. 4. It'll be ready as soon as it starts producing the co2 bubbles! - I store it in the same dark warm place and it'll last about a week or two before it stops producing gas and that's when I stop using it.
@andretrollip Күн бұрын
Your videos are hitting the spot! Thank you.
@SimplyAquaticCT Күн бұрын
@@andretrollip only a pleasure man, thanks so much for the support 😄🙌
@glenndhooge6787 Күн бұрын
if I can give an extra tip, you could buy and use an brewing airlock to be sure youre bottles don't explode. it's a small investment that goes a long way
@SimplyAquaticCT Күн бұрын
So this actually doesn't work, I had read on a forum that it was better to let it run under a bit of pressure and degas than to have one of the airlocks because of a certain complication, but to be honest I never did test it, so it will be interesting to see!
@glenndhooge6787 Күн бұрын
finally someone giving a propper explenation of how to start cultures from scratch
@SimplyAquaticCT Күн бұрын
@@glenndhooge6787 doing my bit to make it easy 😄🙌
@SimplyAquaticCT Күн бұрын
Just to mention I made a mistake in my overlay, the measurements are in Grams, not mg! My bad 😂
@greenmachinesweden 2 күн бұрын
Very interesting theory. What bacteria strains is growing in anaerobic environment on carbs and are beneficial in an aquarium?
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
@@greenmachinesweden there's definitely a host of them that are far beyond my scientific knowledge to be sure, however the main beneficial one in this culture is Lacto Bacillus that has a wealth of proven research behind it to be beneficial in both aquarium environments and even in humans from a pro-biotic perspective 😄
@greenmachinesweden 2 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT yea, lactobacillus are awsome. I use to soak my fish pellets in water from fermented food. First time I have heard they are beneficial in the water. I need to read up on that. Thanks.😀👍
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
@@greenmachinesweden only a pleasure, happy to help. Thanks for the support 🙌
@lazyboycampher894 2 күн бұрын
Thank you, ive bean waiting the longest for this😂❤ Can you perhaps make a video on how to cull? Or explain it please, also will you ever go back to🏎?
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
100% it's on my list, and in terms of racing I never stopped - just the youtube took a different path 😄🙌
@lazyboycampher894 2 күн бұрын
Oh okay, thanks I should come to you with my c8 rs6 then 😂 or a c8 corvette 😂😂
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
@@lazyboycampher894 hahah my man!! Rs6 all the way. You not based in CT though?
@lazyboycampher894 2 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT Arniston hehe
@lazyboycampher894 2 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT 3 hours away
@MarksShrimpTanks 2 күн бұрын
and yes you are right you are better starting each culture fresh, reusing batches just isn't the same as the first batch.
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you feel the same way because in my testing it was exactly the same 😄🙌
@MarksShrimpTanks 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for the shoutout!!!
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
Credit where it is due my friend!
@green_oasis 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing, I probably try this out.
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
@@green_oasis awesome, hope it helps 😄🙌 Are you doing more shrimp or fish?
@aliciamatthews8357 2 күн бұрын
Yesss…I’m trying this!
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
Awesome, let me know how it develops 😄
@LongfinAqua 2 күн бұрын
Ayyy educational info🐠
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
Learning from the best 😄🙌
@discusdivana7581 2 күн бұрын
Tristan thank you for your time that you put into these videos. I am Nelize from Silver Stream Shrimp and Discus Divana, Pretoria. Lovely to see another avid fishkeeper here in SA. Lots of shrimple hugs and love. ❤
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the positive feedback and kind words. Very much keen to meet you and pick your brain for some knowledge. Appreciate the support 🙌😀
@kjudestevens1519 3 күн бұрын
So excited for you, and for future content!! I'd like to see some loach action if those species interest ya 😊
@SimplyAquaticCT 3 күн бұрын
@@kjudestevens1519 appreciate that so much, and definitely an interest! Very much lacking in knowledge on them even though I've had a few in my main tank for a while. Will definitely consider it 😎🙌
@ShrimpMania 3 күн бұрын
Nice! I wish I can talk like you so smooth👍
@SimplyAquaticCT 3 күн бұрын
Haha, just lots of editing my friend! - Also it might sound weird but you are one of my favourite KZbinrs to watch because of your accent 😂🙌
@jaguar14789 3 күн бұрын
This is an awesome video. Can you perhaps do one on the sliders you have on the tanks? Where to locate that type of hardware in SA?
@SimplyAquaticCT 3 күн бұрын
@@jaguar14789 thanks! I did actually detail it in my tank building video at 10mins in, the slider tracks I got from Gelmar and the glass I ordered from Ano Glass. Made everything myself just according to my tank size :)
@jaguar14789 3 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT thanks a million. I appreciate that
@SimplyAquaticCT 3 күн бұрын
@@jaguar14789 anytime homie 🙌
@dylancurry5662 3 күн бұрын
Eyyyyyy booooiiii 🔥👌
@SimplyAquaticCT 3 күн бұрын
The man found me 😂🙌
@LongfinAqua 4 күн бұрын
I like it alot😍
@SimplyAquaticCT 4 күн бұрын
@@LongfinAqua can't wait for your visit my friend 💪🙌
@LongfinAqua 4 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT Soon dude😁🐠
@SurreyShrimp 4 күн бұрын
Great update from a Saffa Caridina guy in the UK.
@SimplyAquaticCT 4 күн бұрын
@@SurreyShrimp nice to e-meet you man 🙌😎
@HeldeReefAquatics 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for the shout-out and hope your viewers enjoy their discount code ----> in the description! :) Your shrimp is Simply Amazing! Thank you for partnering with us to stock your neo-caridina shrimp!
@AliciaRaats 4 күн бұрын
Yeah to Bettas for the smaller tanks!
@SimplyAquaticCT 4 күн бұрын
@@AliciaRaats so keen to try and breed the bubble nest guys, seems like an awesome potential project 😄
@AliciaRaats 4 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT That could be an interesting project!
@johnreekie6474 4 күн бұрын
Great video, Tristan, and thanks for the shout-out and support. It's much appreciated .
@SimplyAquaticCT 4 күн бұрын
@@johnreekie6474 likewise my friend, looking forward to learning more and doing a shrimp room tour once your new setup has been built 😄🙌
@qaswedfr1234 20 күн бұрын
What the heck shrimp are ugly
@qaswedfr1234 20 күн бұрын
Not lazy but efficient
@SimplyAquaticCT 20 күн бұрын
@@qaswedfr1234 this right here is the positivity we need 🫰😬
@garageaquatics2023 Ай бұрын
So I just found your channel and subscribed. I’ve got Neocaridina. They seem to be easier to deal with with our hard water. But in general, they do breed like cockroaches! 😁 Ya gotta love ‘em! 😁 Looking forward to more of your content. Cheers💯👍❗️🇺🇸
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@garageaquatics2023 thanks so much for the support man, do you have an Instagram? Would love to check out your tanks 😄🙌
@garageaquatics2023 Ай бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT My pleasure! I do have an Instagram account. It's the same as this account. I spend way more time here on KZbin than on Instagram, however. Cheers! ~Ron
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@garageaquatics2023 nice to e-meet you Ron, will connect 😄🙌
@garageaquatics2023 Ай бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT Looking forward!
@garageaquatics2023 29 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT looking forward! Turns out, I have been following you on Instagram. Small world. 😁
@zurakirach7009 Ай бұрын
Hi Tristan, awesome video! I was wondering whether you sell starter daphnia cultures? I am based in Paarl... would love to purchase some eggs or starter culture if you can spare some?
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@zurakirach7009 thanks man, and yes I do please DM me on IG or join our WhatsApp group 😄💪
@zurakirach7009 Ай бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT Ah thanks a million will do! And also just subscribed
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@zurakirach7009 thanks for the support 😄💪
@abhiraobminj5832 Ай бұрын
TERE KO ACHHA LGA KYUKI TU CHAAT TA H
@RicoREB Ай бұрын
Awesome results! How big is this tank? Like a 10g (19L)?
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@RicoREB Thanks man, it's about 55L , not sure in gallons - 60 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
@aliciamatthews8357 Ай бұрын
I just spotted the HeldeReef Aquatics sticker behind you on the drum! So freaking awesome!
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@aliciamatthews8357 the sticker wall is growing! 🙌😎
@aliciamatthews8357 Ай бұрын
I saw Ocean Six gravel going in there 🎉 These results are crazy!
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@aliciamatthews8357 such an awesome gravel, haven't seen one this fine before 💪😄
@carolynmcevoy2728 Ай бұрын
I would definitely say a success. 🎉
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@carolynmcevoy2728 thanks Carolyn 🙌😎
@artsfishroom Ай бұрын
Good job with this colony! You've got some great stock there! 😉
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@artsfishroom they came with busy genes 😂🙌
@LongfinAqua Ай бұрын
First😂😂
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@LongfinAqua this man is untouchable 😂🙌
@LongfinAqua Ай бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT 5:56 check the sticker there behind you😍
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@LongfinAqua the first one on the wall yeah buddy
@marcleroux3426 Ай бұрын
do you sell your shrimp? i notice youre in cape town too
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@marcleroux3426 yes I do, give me a shout on IG 😄🙌
@marcleroux3426 Ай бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT will do😁
@stegieslingling5089 Ай бұрын
what is your website please?
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@stegieslingling5089 I don't have one, but have a look at MFAquatics.co.za
@stegieslingling5089 Ай бұрын
where do u get the slider? nice to nice local videos. BAKGAT
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@stegieslingling5089 I make them myself, tracks from Gelmar and glass from Ano Glass. Thanks for the support 😎💪
@aliciamatthews8357 Ай бұрын
I vote for Crystal Reds or Blue Bolts! 🤩
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@aliciamatthews8357 seems like blue bolts are a favourite 😄🙌
@datagroupSA Ай бұрын
Great video! blue bolts gets my vote :) side note: I've been trying out a few of the Ocean Six products - really impressed thus far
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
That's awesome to hear! They are genuinely well priced so I'm routing for them to work - will be a game changer for the local hobby I'm sure! Thanks for watching :)
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
Help me choose which colony of shrimp to add in the next epsiode! Options that I think can work: Black Spotted Head Pintos Blue Bolts Pure Black Line Crystals Orange Eye Tigers Classic Crystal Reds
@LongfinAqua Ай бұрын
Black pintos or blue bolts😁🦐🦐🦐🦐
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
Good choices 😎💪
@cornelvandenheever2551 Ай бұрын
Hay man tel me are you in South Africa i like your videos
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@cornelvandenheever2551 yes sir, thanks I'm glad you're enjoying 😄💪
@markfranklin8831 Ай бұрын
Really awesome video. Thanks for sharing
@megan-rosefrancis3297 Ай бұрын
Such a fun unboxing viddy!
@madmax1412 Ай бұрын
Just found your channel when I looked up green water as I want to keep daphnia. I'm looking forward to your next video on how to make the bio boost mixture. I've subscribed too.
@SimplyAquaticCT Ай бұрын
@@madmax1412 thanks so much man, appreciate the support and glad I could help out 😄🙌
@madmax1412 3 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCTAny update on the video of how to produce the Bio Boost? I'm not sure if the spelling but KZbin CC wrote "Lactus Pillus" which didn't bring back any searches for it. I'm wanting to generate "clean" (no additional life that may come from tank water) so I can use the green water to feed Daphnia.
@SimplyAquaticCT 3 күн бұрын
@@madmax1412 coming later this week, just finished editing it 😬🙌
@madmax1412 3 күн бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT looking forward to it.
@andrewsmit9932 2 ай бұрын
Substitute for bee pollen?
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 ай бұрын
@@andrewsmit9932 I wouldn't know, just add more Spirulina or something high in protein. Bee pollen is a pretty good protein source.
@CelesteBeukman 2 ай бұрын
Great video!! Thanks Tristan. Looking forward to cultivate my green water for my daphnia.
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 ай бұрын
@@CelesteBeukman all the best, let me know if you need any more culture boosters 😄🙌
@sanctuary_of_mango 2 ай бұрын
Epic to have found your channel, I'm Gauteng based and want to start building tanks for sale to give beginners some more affordable options and custom shape offers that fit their lifestyles. Awesome to see your videos and get inspired!
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 ай бұрын
@@sanctuary_of_mango ah this is amazing to hear, please reach out to me so I can add you to some of our groups and spread the reach 🙌 I'm all about supporting and growing the hobby 😀
@sanctuary_of_mango 2 ай бұрын
@@SimplyAquaticCT awesome! Thank you so much, means a lot and would love to hear able to be part of the community. Would you prefer if I reach out via email or instagram?
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 ай бұрын
@@sanctuary_of_mango either or, whatever is easiest for you 😄
@kjudestevens1519 2 ай бұрын
Great video, I'll keep it on hand for reference. Trying to find a better method than just Repashy gel, blanched veggies, and algae wafers - I think I found a solution! 😅🎉 Loving your channel, keep up the great work
@SimplyAquaticCT 2 ай бұрын
@@kjudestevens1519 thank so you much, very happy that it's been helpful. All the best 🙌😄