10 Reasons Why to Shop at The Dollar Tree For Aquarium Supplies! (Plus a few bonus tips)

[@hellspawn8572]

Thank you Jason for giving us the price after every item. 😂 Happy Monday

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It was tough to keep track of. Haha

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

😂 he’s such a newbie to the dollar store scene.

[@byrguy1295]

lol

[@drewswanson8142]

Best comment

[@mayritaceron8283]

That would have been my husband, surprised for the price of each item 🤣

[@anatomicallycorrupt]

this video is so chaotic and comforting at the same time lmao i love their energy

[@noelbrucker135]

This remains one of my favorite videos - so much I’m rewatching after my recent 2 trips to the $ store after getting inspired 😊. My additions: Turkey baster, shower caddies for carrying around food and tools, shoe boxes/desk organizers for organizing food and bottles so they don’t tip, long slotted spoon for sifting through my sand/ gravel mix in one tank to pull the little gravel rocks up, and salt and pepper shakers for my dried bugs and micro foods for feeding fry numerous times a day. You guys are adorable together ❤️

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

THat's so cool! Thanks for being here. :-)

[@victor-jm7ck]

He sounded very surprised that everything was a dollar! Haha

[@lf206]

To be fair, not all “dollar stores” are lierally such. Dollar general for instance.

[@Loveshell7]

He sounded like he's never been to a dollar store and didn't know there was a such thing.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

@@Loveshell7 now it's 1.25 😄

[@CorduroySmiles]

So wholesome hehe

[@aeoniumred3112]

Thank you!i I wrote them all down! Heres the list :) Brush (with "DIY?" cap thing) Paint Palette knife for cleaning Phone ring handle/ Plastic glide clips / self adhesive hooks(to lift lids without fingerprints) Razor blade with handle Rocks for accent landscape Beach Sand Buckets Paint trim cup with handle Vinegar window cleaner Shammy towel Super glue Wire Brushes Zip ties Flash light Colander for pour Sponges Whew!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Woohoo! :-)

[@janellmiller4796]

I used a roll of wrapping paper for a background. It was a solid color and looks great.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool idea!

[@borisbuliak3626]

I love to paint my aquariums black and so far I’ve had no problem reselling them, but your idea 💡 is a pretty good one. Even though I don’t know why anyone would not want to paint the back of their aquarium I realize there are different strokes for different folks. I think I’ll try that alternative for my next tanks. However stacked tanks will still get their bottoms painted.

[@Static823]

and by doing that if you wanted to you can change it up, for example paper with snowflakes for during the holidays.

[@michelledecorte8536]

Because of this post, I just looked at the wrapping paper, but it was really a thicker craft paper, I wasn't paying attention. It had an AWESOME rock pattern. SCORE! Thanks! Easy and cheap! I'm going to get a second tube as backup. It's in the craft isle. It's a lot thicker than wrapping paper, but I would never have thought to look. Thank you so much!

[@QuintessentiallyEssential]

I have those rocks in my tank from Dollar Tree as well lol. Boil and rinse and wash and wash. They are covered in so much stuff

[@itscindylouu9347]

I’ve tried to clean them and still no luck getting that stuff off what do you recommend??

[@QuintessentiallyEssential]

@@itscindylouu9347Hey there, it literally took washing them with hottt water so many times. That coating was sooo hard to get off. It took a couple of hours of rinsing and churning it around inside of a tote. You can try dividing the stones, putting them into pots and boil the stuff off as well. Do it a couple of times and see how they clean up. That may speed up the process.

[@RedBlueAndGreen123]

the glass cover of the picture frame is gENIUS ! just spent about $20 for a glass lid at my local fish store

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Yes, I’ve spent way too much on lids ...😬

[@rickbooher8224]

They may not be tempered though so be careful of sharp edge but a little sand paper to round over the edges helps wear gloves while you sand and support the glass so it don't break that could be hazardous. Guess who knows?. I lay them on my work bench with just a little edge hanging off the bench.

[@adriennecarrasco37]

I bought plexiglass at my home improvement store and scored and cut it to size

[@chalupanotomatoes9609]

My mind was blown!!!

[@jaddison3027]

The picture glass is such a great idea!! I'm in the dollar tree parking lot as i write this getting my shopping list together LOL. Thanks so much!!

[@Wildman-lc3ur]

I get plastic containers from the dollar store and I use them to add fish to my tank and I guess you could use them as a quarantine tank too

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

😊 yes, thanks for the comment!

[@Rippingthewall]

Why I wish my wife would get into the hobby I would have never thought of any of this. Amazed

[@justincase733]

🤣😂 She nailed it!!! I laughed as soon as I seen ur thumb nail and had too click. My LFS is right NEXT to a dollar tree and that was my first thought when I walked in there. "What can I use for my tanks?" This video was my weekly LFS routine visit 😂

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Nice, so you get it. 😂😂

[@justincase733]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 Yes. Im actually about to go today 😂🤣

[@jaeger6379]

The little plastic clips at 7:20 could also be used as like plant anchors, to help you keep plants rooted under substrate.

[@donovanwisdom310]

In the kids summer toys section they have "water squirters" that are basically like a two foot suction tube with an opening that is about a half inch in diameter. It kinda looks like a giant, skinny crayon, but it is essentially a large syringe. The full tube holds a little over a cup of water. These things are perfect for spot sucking debris from all over the tank. They are long and easier than getting out the gravel vac for smaller jobs. You can also reverse the water and blast gunk out of harder spots. I can't live without these things now. I have one at every tank and use them exclusively to do water changes on anything smaller than ten gallons or any bare bottom tanks. They also make shorter ones but I don't find those to be as useful. They also sell cheap butterfly nets that come in handy for all kinds of applications as well.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's cool! Then you can chase the kids around with them too! Haha

[@michelledecorte8536]

I just got this! Found it at my $T. Thanks. Looks like I can widen the second one's intake hole if I wanted to. Thank you!

[@ursulabertrand4422]

I have been using most of the suggested items for years- love Dollar Tree. I have used glass as tank covers, it is very thin and easily breaks (like when my cat jumped on it LOL), but sometimes they have plexiglass frames that hold up well on top of a smaller tank. Here are some more ideas: Epsom salt for baths (obviously not the scented), big butterfly nets for catching fish (I even found one with a telescope handle), tealight warmers as Betta hides (be careful with the holes so the fish don't get stuck), and silk plants as tank decorations if you can't use real plants (you can even pull out the wire to make them more flexible). And yes, all for a dollar each!!!

[@Cystro]

videos titled like these are usually clickbait but everything on here is genuinely useful

[@jamesnorwood4084]

Clear plastic soap dishes with two large suction cups attached _ and removable_ in back for plants to hang on sides of aquarium glass. Sweet, but you may need to change the suction cups eventually. I do like that they are clear plastic, $1 and from the folk @ The Dollar Tree of course. Sweet place to shop for many of your aquarium needs. Plastic scrubbers 4 or 5 for a dollar. Stack with uplift tube in center for bio filtration D.I.Y.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Interesting ideas!

[@Cichlid_4_ever]

your fish catcher will also work when refilling the tank i got mine from ikea i put holes in the bottom and hang it on the side of the tank when filling it back up its wonderful in not disturbing he substrate on the bottom or disturbing fish when doing water changes. i run my python to it and it fills up through the catcher and doesn't disturb the substrate.

[@pixychx2418]

The rocks have a wax on them. I did a goldfish tank with them as the entire substrate and you have to boil them a few times to get the coating off

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Thanks for the tip - I was afraid if that ...

[@pixychx2418]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 just use one of those big soup pots ! They're such pretty river stones too, it's worth the extra step. And with the goldfish, it was a good size because they dont fit in their mouths.

[@Tindomul1of9]

Nice video! I love the painters bucket ideas. I have used Mr. Clean magic eraser for aquariums since they came out, but you need to make sure its just the original without the added soap or cleaning chemicals that they have now.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@ociana]

Oh, the glass idea is smart!

[@lynnbonica4342]

Those were some great ideas, Joanna! I bought some tiny little Command Hooks (clear ones) to use on the glass lid of my 3.5 gallon nano tank around Christmas time. I also recently bought a kids sand bucket for water changes. But I think I'm gonna try several of your other suggestions, too. Great video...thanks! 👍😃🍄

[@torredchc1768]

I like these types of outside the box videos.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@anthonybrown8158]

happy belated Father’s Day Jason. Good morning Joanne ,Jason

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Thank you and Good Morning!

[@jmantooth]

Great video! Grabbed some salt from the home improvement store, now I can go get some buckets from the dollar store. Though I use a 50/50 white vinegar/water solution to clean the glass on my fish tanks. Costs me about .12 cents for each spray bottle of 30 oz. I like that I don't have to worry about over spray hurting the fish or wondering if the guys remembered to spray the rag not the tank, etc. It's pretty basic. (LOL!) Though I couldn't help but notice Joanna is wearing a PTA shirt with glitter on it. Didn't see that shirt in your merch store the other day....just saying....I bet on a black shirt it would really pop...or even on a steel gray.... ;)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Sparkly shirts are coming soon - a limited run and that’s TOO funny - your suggestion is very close to one of the color combos I chose 🤫😊

[@michelledecorte8536]

I use the 1foot long tongs. Helpful for grabbing stuff off of the bottom, etc. They will rust, so keep them dry. Or rubber paint them. (Home Depo has rubber paint!)

[@coreenwocknitz595]

Found some all plastic, small springy bag clips. Glue a suction cup on and instant veggie, seaweed holder for tank wall. NINE for a dollar Jason!!! So who cares if they eventually break. Lifetime supply. Also in the arts & crafts section found some mini acrylic pots- 1.25 x 1.25 inches. I use the Fluval Stratum that is lightweight and a pain to keep stems plants down. Drilled a few small holes in the side and bottom for the roots to escape, filled with some substrate. Keeps them down and Cichlids can't uproot them. These also have lids so if you have cuttings that don't have an established root system, drill holes through lid and carefully feed through. Bury in substrate. OR, just cut an X in the lid, wiggle back and forth to loosen the grip up (don't want to cut the stems) and bury in stratum. Found a bit larger version for my tiger lotus so I can pull it up and keep the massive root system in check from time to time. Good to store my mixed Repashy foods in. Agreed-LOTS of useful items at the buck store - turkey basters, clay pots, on and on. Just takes some imagination. I also spend a lot of time looking and thinking. I'm sure they think I must be stealing things as no one spends that much time at a dollar store, looking in every department. Also, not $ store but go to your local landscape supply company for rocks. They usually have a section of small cut off pieces. OR buy a large piece and cut how you want with a grinder.

[@monsterfishgal]

Love shopping at the dollar store. Great Video Happy Monday and Happy belated father's day

[@davidsamsell2031]

Excellent tips on the items. I am always looking for scissors in the fish-room. Purchased a few in our local store (Dollar General); they come in different sizes to help in either large or smaller jobs. I use fine poly filter pads that come in sheets. Scissors come in handy to cut them down into custom fit sizes for my HOB's. Good video. 📺👍😎

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Yes!! I’ve actually heard their scissors are really quite good and we always need scissors in the fishroom..they mysteriously disappear....🤔

[@karenwolfsen]

Wow! I LOVE IT! My friend always made fun of me for looking everywhere for things I could use for my tanks! I have used a dust pan to get the last bits of gravel They also have smaller ones for smaller tanks. I love the lid ideas! Thanks!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I do the same thing - everywhere I go I wonder what I can use for fish. :-)

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Love your ideas! Going to the Dollar Tree for a bucket and Super glue. 🙂🐠

[@aub_k2819]

Great video! Wonderful suggestions! I just love when you 2 are together in videos 😁 you are so funny! I bet it would be fun to hang out and drink coffee (insert drink of choice here) and chat about fish.😍

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! :-) Hopefully you can make it out to one of the Aquashellas some day!

[@davidaltergottjr7855]

I like how the whole video Jason is like I've got no idea what is going to happen, I'm just here to let her do her thing haha!

[@davidaltergottjr7855]

My wife is obsessed with getting all kinds of stuff from our local dollar tree!

[@jonny3020]

AMAZING tips, bout to be in dollar tree first thing in the morning! Thanks for the wonderful advice.

[@vexatiouswind]

Loved the video Joanna, I routinely go to the Dollar Tree for a bunch of hobby related things. Last thing I bought was plastic organizers with holes on the side to hold the media on my sump. It makes it super easy to get it out and clean it when I need to and it doesn't restrict the water flow. They also have scrubbies that are 4 for a dollar if you want to make an inexpensive trickle filter.

[@angelion7398]

This is Great! I have bought a couple of items for my fin babies as well from Dollar Tree. I got the mini aquarium glass globe looking containers, a bucket that will be used only for disinfecting nets and such and the beach pails as well to use with the few 2.5 tanks I have. The glass containers will be used to make infusoria for future fry food. Great ideas here especially the picture frames which I will get tomorrow and make custom lids.

[@coffeebeann1]

I love the mesh of personalities lol And great video... dollar tree here I come (after like 6 months lol)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! 😊

[@reneberthet9168]

OMG just found this one and boy that paint bucket idea is one of the best! Will definitely hit the local dollar tree!

[@syderena]

You guys are awesome! Love your interactions and different personalities lol Also, you guys gave me life every time you said betta correctly!! Love this channel

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you so much! Glad you are here!

[@stevemiller8239]

Thanks for taking the time to do the hard work so that we can go and get er done quickly. Vinegar is an awesome tool for so many things!!

[@karac5337]

Another really great video. I love Dollar Tree. Sooo many useful multifunctional things. Everywhere wants $35+ for a spitting pond frog without pump.. Not when you're crafty and you shop at Dollar Tree. $1 frog with open mouth, left over airline or pond/fountain tubing, and a small fountain pump from lowes poof an awesome water feature.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

👍👍👍

[@karenaubrey5737]

I bought a plastic sheet that looks like a stone wall at the $ Store. I call my tank back drop Castle Mote!

[@gregridings9962]

Some of the dollar stores sell bags of lava rock, scrubby pads/ sponges for cheap bio media. I use lava rock on my diy 5 gallon bucket can filters.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

No kidding?! Sweet!

[@mlrausch7708]

Gotta go to the Dollar Tree!! Love those rocks, buckets, paint thingy and more! Great idea about the lids too!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

☺️

[@rickbooher8224]

Natural Sponges and nylon scouring filter material especially for DIY filter. The paper pincher for binding a large group of paper great for air tubing runs and wiring clamps to stop the tangles you can screw one side to a stand and help in routing wires and air tubing. Just a couple more ideas.

[@elym8151]

This is too funny! I use the same buckets for water changes. Thanks for the ideas!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

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[@addictedtonaturetv1065]

That was awesome! We shop at the dollar store for our fish supplies all the time. That totally awesome vinegar cleaner is the same stuff we use. The only thing is theres a strong vinegar smell but it works great!

[@robinsturgis5733]

You guys are so much fun and I love it

[@JKFishKeeping]

So i know this video is almost two years old but dollar tree now carries adhesive vinyl for crafting! I use the black ones to "black out" my back glass! now its "$1.25 Tree" for you can probably do a couple nano tanks with one roll. One tip is if you know how they apply window tints, make sure to spray down the glass with soapy water before applying so you can adjust and avoid bubbles. Then use a credit card to squeegee out excess water and then use a razor to trim to fit! You mentioned you clip paper to the backs but try this too! so clean looking!

[@JKFishKeeping]

Maybe use only water… forgot soap mix could be dangerous here

[@Icehso140]

I like the glass cover as long as it's not too thin for a large expanse. I use 1/8 glass from the glass shop to span my 20 long. I tried plastic then learned that the water side would actually absorb water and expand on the wet side only making it curve upwards. Great video. Thanks.

[@TheFlutterrbye]

Just a thought, I use a Turkey baster to make small clean ups. I also use food safe dishes to drop their pellets to keep them in one place. I do use the baster to clean up excess. 😊🦋🌹🦋🐠🦋😊 I also use a squeegee on the inside glass. 😊it works 😊

[@sammygirl6910]

I LOVE Dollar Tree for tank supplies. I've made filters, bought tons of cool rocks, cleaning tools; the list goes on.

[@elizabethpolyak4522]

Happy Monday...great ideas. Thanks. Have a lovely week, stay safe.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Thank you - you too!!

[@vampgaia]

Clever! I'll be going to my local Dollar Tree in the not so distant future.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That will be a fun trip!

[@kimberlyd2308]

I used an auto sponge as a filter! And I took apart a dish wand sponge and zip tied it around in my intake!

[@JohnnyMarbles27]

Love these videos! Subscribed! Cheerz from Belgium

[@jaminnofun8717]

For almost every cichlids question I searched on KZbin one of to vids popped up lol thats a lot of fish knowledge you have

[@ritenour12]

Ha when they pulled out the window clean i have been already using that for so long so good! It cleans the tank glass super well!

[@marymiller-crews1307]

I’m always learning from your videos; thank you!

[@jacksonvillejoe679]

This is great stuff. Thanks for these ideas and the great videos!.

[@tetsushatarii2108]

My rack of 10 gallons all have plexiglass lids with self adhesive hooks for the handles. I also hold to the idea that a cat litter scooper is the best thing to work with gravel. Pretty sure you can get those at some dollar stores. Not sure about dollar tree.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

That’s awesome!

[@crittergirl3647]

In the party supplies, Dollar Tree has a super clear serving ware pitcher with a handle that can hang on the side of the tank. Perfect for catching out fish that you need to see clearly. I also get small storage containers to hold supplies such as food, etc.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Oh ya!!!! Good ones!

[@markhunter2244]

Happy Monday, wow lots of great money saving ideas. Really like the use of picture frames as tank lids 🤓

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

You betcha, Mark! 👍🤓👍🤓👍

[@anikonov]

Expired credit card is the cheapest and best cleaning tool for aquarium ))

[@dawndare3949]

Awesome things you can do with an imagination! Bravo!

[@Jay-nl1fw]

12:18 Joannne: These are 10 honorable mentions Jason: “ten!?” Watching your microexpressions throughout this video had me laughing so hard 😂

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Best time when he has no idea what’s comin. Oh ya. 😆👍

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Yes!! I'm always ready for the Dollar store!! Joanne you're a genius 😁 I do have a another dollar store item I have used... they had this little tiny like battery powered desk/ reading light and I use it when I put a fish temporarily in a jar or a small container for temporary isolation... it's perfect to use this a light to keep a check on them..this was a fantastic video.. I can't wait to go back to the dollar store.. Jason I hope you had a wonderful blessed Father's Day... Happy Monday guys!! And I hope you all have a great week!!👍❤️🐟🙏✌️...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! That is a good idea. :-)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Omg that’s an adorable idea!!! Tiny light for tiny temp quarters 👍👍👍

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 I hope Jason told you.. but I ordered two copies of George Farmers book.. and one is for you but they will not be out until November

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

😁❤️👍

[@moonparachutes]

You guys just saved me soooo much money. Bless 🙌🙌🙌 I'm so glad you guys are down to earth and understanding.

[@jeyanm4543]

I really enjoy your Monday videos and this may be my favorite so far! I love to find amazing dollar tree things and I actually use some of the things you suggested for my aquariums. You guys are great, have a wonderful day!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

SO sweet - thank you for taking the time to comment Jeyan!

[@hmneill]

Lol’ing at Jason discovering what the Dollar Store is. (THIS is $1 too??) haha

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I know. It's all a shock to me! :-)

[@hendrixtarantado2114]

Yes.. the dollar tree. So many memories of myself making diy filters with the sponges and body scrubs they have. But the rocks and sand were the ones i bought a lot. Cant beat the price.👍✌️🙏

[@cindys.4409]

Joanne, Hold up... That nail polish, I love it!!! 🤩 I'm definitely going for the razor blades, thanks!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

💜😋Why thank you!! 👍👍👍

[@bonniew1992]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 I agree with Cindy! Have you checked out nail stamping? There are some awesome designs, many with fish, and so fun to play with. I won't mention brands here, but PM me if your are curious (I'm not selling anything, just as enthusiastic about nails as I am about fish).

[@craigmonteforte1478]

good video guys FYI i’ve had fish tanks for more than 35 years from 2 gallons up to 2500 gallons and those razor bled handles can easily be attached to a piece of PVC pipe by cutting a slit in one end and then you don’t need to stick your arm into the tank to clean the glass i also apply a small amount of fish tank silicone to sort of glue the handle into the slot btw if you need a better angle for a specific tank you can usually bend PVC pipe with a heat gun the Dollar Store used to sell a plastic handle for holding utility knife blades als that i just simply duct taped to a cheap peice of PVC Pipe i got at a hardware store the pipe itself is very inexpensive and of course it doesn’t rust being plastic i do also buy sponges with the scrubbing pads on one side to clean my glass if you want to know one other inexpensive fish tank hack i’ve been using for years is i simply paint the back outside of my tanks before i set them up instead of using store bought back drops i prefer a dark blue and. a quart will do many tanks plus gives the tanks a nice look to them IMO that hack works on glass or Acrylic tanks and a good cheap paint can be bought and tinted at a Walmart who i’ve been told has Sherwin Williams. makes their store brand paint

[@brunochick6788]

YOUR FACE! ha love it

[@lucasfaley]

Just want to say thank you for this video. I just got into fishkeeping after buying an aquarium kit on sale. When I bought it, I had figured that I was pretty much done spending money (in hindsight LOL). It felt like the purchases I made were small, but wow do those small things add up quick!

[@marivonne16]

Love the rocks for gluing small plants to, like Anubias nana petite for example. 😍😍😍

[@8ifoto]

get the rolls of contact paper for drawers and cabinets there. I place them on the back of my tank the same way you would put window tint (spray water, and then squeegie out the bubbles.) the paper is all different patterns. But when you stick it down, the side you see is either white or brown. Those were the only two backing colors they had at my store.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nice idea!

[@jacks4733]

Always a nice way to start the week. Thanks!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

😊

[@amandajoanbaker]

LOL Jason's genuine shock at the picture frames. That is a neat idea... totally looking up glass cutting now... maybe I can replace my super classy saran wrap "lids"!

[@philipbengtson7066]

Nice job, loved almost all of the suggestions. Will definitely pickup a paint holder to store fish while I’m netting them. That was the best!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@briancapitan4679]

The blue fry container with the built-in net holder is genius!

[@RiverLifeUS]

Love these affordable and practical tips 👍

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! :-)

[@James_Hande]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing. Really like that paint bucket idea!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Thanks! It’s a great size 😋

[@wendymcdowell2341]

Hi, Joanna & Jason. Cool video, I’m going to have to go to the Dollar Store now. I’ve already gotten some of the items from Amazon (thanks for the links, makes it easier.) I love these suggestions, you’re obviously very imaginative. Please keep them coming! :)

[@shartriedit3051]

Love this video ! First time viewer and now I mist sit and watch them all ! Xo from Philly !

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Woohoo! Thanks for being here.

[@Spacey7]

Awesome ideas. I love finding cheap alternatives to expensive items that are really useful. Kudos to the lady/wife of Jason 😊

[@carolwingert64]

I use the rocks. They also have clear and colored glass. You can also get small terra-cotta pots for plants or places for fish to hide. Small ones are 3 for $1. 2 for $1 for slightly bigger pots.

[@knackeredaquarius7616]

I use those paint cups as hatchery, just cut the bottom of the handle, add sponge and hang them on a stick in the aquarium flat side towards the glass then use a pump to trickle water into it.

[@adamworley196]

That energy a dude gives off when they realize they can shop for cheap; that's a good feeling. I swear I can see bub think "Aww, that's a good idea! Wish I thought of that!", 😂

[@kylehca]

Thank you for your videos, I Iove watching them🇨🇦👌

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you being here!

[@spandexmicrophone]

Hope it was a great father's day, Doc! I have to laugh at your facial expressions throughout this video. Loved the suggestions!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

He’s a goofball. ☺️

[@epod117]

I work at a dollar tree and have been buying so many things for my tanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is cool!

[@cichlidman5598]

One dollar no that's .32cents lol love it🤣🤣

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

😆

[@fredlettuce7962]

Just blew my mind with the picture frame idea....Brilliant!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear! :-)

[@hadleymanmusic]

Yaaaaa I love aquariums. My friend had a tall octagon tank it had greek ruins in the center with white rocks all white and clean lookin.

[@bonniew1992]

This really has to be one of your most interesting and immediately useful videos. You guys put out a LOT of truly excellent content, but this one really is spot on. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for inspiring some of the comments with great ideas from your other viewers! You guys rock! And I can't wait for the glitter shirt - there is no such thing as too much glitter, no matter how old you are! :)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching. :-)

[@shellydurham3277]

Awesome ideas!! Thank you for the information it was very valuable! Thank you for the video!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

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[@alyssa0411]

I was just there today! Bought some “Scrub Buddies” scouring pads for my HOB filter. 8 pack of 4x6” pads. I also picked up the bag of rocks.

[@joannecavan1213]

omg.... you are sooo right, i check out every store for things i could use. i can even say that i might have picked up a rock or two from parking lots. lol

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

🤫🤫 me too!!! 😋😋😋