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[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@chomartin2093]

You showed us not to give up on our hobby, even if we make mistakes. Good for you man , can’t wait to see what all this evolves too!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro, if/when something goes wrong you can always learn more and try again 😁

[@chrisiscool35]

@@KaveManAquatics where did you get it iv been looking for by 400g and I can’t find one can you please tell me where to buy it

[@JustDave76]

The fact that you were open and honest when the first Scuba didn’t make it proves you are the real deal 💯 I’ve been following your channel for a few months since getting into the hobby and I appreciate all the knowledge you give out for free no less.. #respect ✊🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my bro! Appreciate the trust and support!! 💪

[@josephschembri]

Yes he could have got a new Sting Ray and no one would be the wiser.

[@nyraven125]

Bro you're the main reason I got into this hobby. We all make mistakes and learn from it. Keep up the great work 👏 👍💪

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear that bro! Absolutely true statement! 😁💪

[@chiroxxxrt]

He's the main reason why I'm going to set up a cichlid tank

[@BeastCoast357]

Dude I cant tell you how beneficial you are for the beginner community. You are like the Godfather of fish, and I watch your videos religiously. Just wanted to thank you for all you do and how much effort it takes you to make these videos for the benefit of us. Love you man

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much bro! Some let that point fly right by, so I appreciate that you get it! Thanks for the positive feedback and for supporting through your membership! You are the real MVP! 😊💪

[@aaronnanos8789]

Your Freshwater Stingray is literally one of the coolest fresh water fish I’ve ever seen! RIP Scuba and long live Scuba the second!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Amen!! Thank you bro! 😊🙏

[@djsuss552]

Love your message and channel! There is no “best” way, just different ways, to achieve the same results. And even experienced fish keepers may need to set up an emergency tank on the fly that isn’t cycled, and this is good information to know.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Exactly! NAILED IT!!! So glad to know that most people understand the point! 😁

[@Youtubeweirdo-zz5sp]

As aquarium owners no matter how much experience we have or how dialled in our routines are we make mistakes, it happens. I think most people who are truly into this hobby know that and appreciate you openly sharing your experience weather it be a success or a mistake so we may all learn from it! I myself use multiple strategies in my own aquariums that I learned right here on this channel, thanks bro!

[@kmorley12231]

This is great news! Knowing nothing about the hobby a year ago your fish in cycle video saved me! Now I'm up to 3 tanks and planning a 125g Oscar tank as we speak! Thanks brotha and keep up the great content!

[@KaveManAquatics]

That’s awesome to hear! Glad the channel has been helpful for you! 😁💪

[@cobyabbygayle]

I'm very happy to see Scuba II is doing well. People seem to forget that life is about learning, sometimes there is a cost in learning, taking care of our water friends, can come at a cost sometimes. Love your channel.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Exactly! Thank you for sharing that point! 😊💪

[@dannykelly2736]

Long time watcher, and KZbin supporter. I’ve watched every video and learned a lot from it. Your admins rejected my Facebook friend request for reasons I can’t possibly understand… 🤷🏽‍♂️ But I’ll continue to support your channel! Keep up the great content 👍🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@dannykelly2736 Sorry about that. It’s not the admins. Sometimes Facebook auto Denys based on many factors. Like age of the page, if there’s a profile picture, if all the questions were answered. Its for security reasons but It’s a flawed system but I can’t really control it unfortunately. I would suggest to try again.

[@Douglas.Downing]

After 25 years, I got back into the hobby. We didnt have internet back then just word of mouth on how to help each other. Skip forward to today. Man am i glad i found your channel. You have really informed me on what mistakes i was actually doing back then. I will continue to follow your channel and congrats on the scuba II success.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! Love to hear from the veterans of the hobby! Glad you’re back and that the channel has been helpful for you! 😁💪

[@Boxers6466]

Haters gonna hate, always gotta be some out there. Congratulations, I am so glad you got another stingray. ❤️

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Donna, Im glad I didnt give!. I really wanted a Stingray 😁😁

[@tomashernandez65]

This method really works y’all! I used to be a beginner killing all my new fish’s; until I saw his videos a year ago. KaveMan thank you 🙏🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help bro! 😁💪

[@yalarosae]

Just found your channel and as an old school (planted tank loving) hobbyist, I love that people like you exist, people who challenge the status quo! Having different methods go do things is exactly what people should encourage. Will definitely keep the prime tip in my back pocket, especially for an emergency quarantine tank.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! Thats exactly my intent in doing this project. To push the envelope and educate on "another" way. All innovation is initially met with doubt and negativity until it becomes the new norm and then everyone acts like they always new about it, lol

[@sfephenmarkham1917]

Glad to see you don't let the freaking jerk offs get ya down. I love your content and personality Keep rockin it bro!

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣🤣

[@papacrl]

Kev, I'm happy for you in getting your 2nd stingray in the 150 with no issues. Not only that I also learned some about what I've been doing wrong. I use RO water in both of my tanks and I didn't know that you had to add minerals back into the water that was taken out. I did some research and found out that Seachem has a product to deal with that, Replenish. Thanks for teaching me to have fish that not only survive but to thrive!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes replenish is an awesome product to help remineralize! Glad the video taught you something new! 😊💪

[@jonathangogan]

Love your videos. Started 2 years ago with you now I am 10 tanks and a fish room deep 😂 Now I’m swapping my 75’s for fewer but bigger tanks 180’s and focusing on Discus and African cichlids. Thanks for all you do my man.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Its my pleasure bro! I like the idea of going bigger, you'll love it!! 😁💪

[@nevingeorge2927]

This is a great example of putting your money where your mouth is. Perfect example of understanding a products capabilities. Impressive!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Can’t talk about it, if you can’t BE about it! 😁💪

[@MRFLIP]

Your a legend my brother. 💪 Rely appreciate your work and what you teach us

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! 😊😊

[@bsautospa2957]

Let's Gooooooooooo! Excited for this one Kev! Can already tell with the production this ones special 💪💪

[@bsautospa2957]

I see your boys like those Vibra Bites as well.

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁😁

[@KaveManAquatics]

They do, not at first but they learned! lol

[@bsautospa2957]

@@KaveManAquatics My Rubin goes into cracked out mode for them 😂

[@tiffanynicole3166]

[@rebeccab6521]

You are great!!! I appreciate that you understand not everyone has the same resources that long time people in the hobby have. It gives options for people just getting started. You have taught me everything I know and I’m so happy I found your channel.

[@AquariumArmy]

I've found in the years of Fish Keeping that usually the best route is the easiest route taken. There is allot of bloat in the hobby that is strictly there to make a company money. You need a conditioner and bacteria along with a good filtration system. Then a good schedule to water change and filter clean. Its that easy, but sometimes you lose fish and in the hobby that's a given, you're going to lose fish! Kaveman shows you the best way he knows from experience and in my experience, experience is what matters most. Live and learn and try not to make the same mistakes. Great vid man!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nothing but facts here! Thank you bro!

[@l.wachum6558]

Guess what? You are such a big help to many!!! Thank you for all you post!

[@KaveManAquatics]

You are so welcome!

[@Dave-dw9yp]

Awesome KaveMan!!!! All I’ve learned about this hobby has been from your channel. So BIG thank you to you!!! And F the haters!!!!!!

[@Grownman19]

This video is powerful! U didn’t give up, stood tall through all the hate. And succeeded in the end. Amazing 🙏🏾

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😊💪

[@RachelWoodcock23]

I just have to say, thank you for this video. I’m sure a lot of us in this hobby, including myself, have made mistakes and wanted to throw in the towel because we felt we couldn’t do it. Good for you for showing that even the most experienced make mistakes and can learn from them and make a comeback. Congratulations on Skuba the II, I can’t wait to watch his journey!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found the true message!! 😁💪

[@tiffanynicole3166]

Kev I learn Sooo Much from you!! I would not be where I am in this hobby if it weren’t for YOU! Seriously I mean that! I’ve owned small fish. But when we were asked to take on 2 , 55 gallons tanks of African Cichlids I had NO IDEA what I was doing! And I lost Most of the fish due to Ammonia 😢But Now THANKS TO YOU I know what I’m doing and loving this hobby! So to all those haters out there…✌🏼 if you can’t stand someone teaching from their own experience and knowledge to help others in this hobby, GET A LIFE. We Stand with you kev and Support YOU 💯!! Congratulations on your success!!! LETS GOOOO🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much Tiff! Always makes me glad to hear the success stories from real lifers!! I will always have your back! 😊💪

[@tiffanynicole3166]

And I trust you

[@99Canecas]

Once a soldier always a soldier! Congrats Kev. Appreciate all the knowledge.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Once a Marine! 😁🫡

[@shariryan5655]

Just wanted to say congrats on the stingray! Very cool!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😁

[@reneberthet9168]

I'm so happy for you! Such a beauty! Thank you for showing the Prime method. I am in this boat where I dont have a lot of space or extra seeded media so now I know I can use this method. I also like how you demonstrated those patches. Man I love those patches! Best invention ever! We appreciate you! Vive la Scuba the 2nd!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much for this comment. You are exactly the type of hobbyist I wanted to help with this method 😁

[@hectorescobedo9544]

Keep doing what you doing brother when I needed help I came to your videos I even left the comment and you personally answered it and you help me cycle my tank and get it going properly prime and stability at the tips you gave me help save my fish and I have them going strong now about 5 months thank you again and keep up the great work many blessings.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad I was able to help you out! I really appreciate the support! 😊💪

[@RicardoPaez-qr7wx]

That's amazing! I've been learning a ton from all your videos. Love the positive vibes and deterring all those non-believers! Showed them lol

[@markwagoner1667]

What up buddy, I have enjoyed all your videos. I been keeping fish for 17 years and can always learn something new. I have one tank 150g and keep about 15 fish (pacu, angel, ghost clownfish and other) running fx4 and Rena filters. I do water changes weekly and filter cleaning biweekly. Your tanks are very beautiful and I can see that you love your fish(it shows) keep helping people. Hater’s gonna hate. Dont let them stop you from helping other.

[@lughnie]

I am SO happy that Skuba 2 is doing so well! Don't listen to the haters. Keep us posted on how he's faring, and give him a special treat for me!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Will do! 😁

[@jmunky2001]

The real genuine channel! This is how you do a great video that teaches you exactly what to do. That's how my fishes stays alive till this day. Respect! Top 3 best fish channel in my books.

[@Darth_Raider_]

Thanks to u a month ago I started a 135 gallon tank using stability and prime with African cichlids and an Oscar that are doing great. Thank u

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Love to hear it! Congrats on that new tank! 😁💪

[@jmans_stuff4654]

Really glad to see it work out this time mate. I felt the hurt with the first one. I’ll admit, my head did start to go into a bit of a spin when you first showed what you were doing here, and yep.. I wouldn’t do it that way lol, but I’m not emotionally attached to my own regime . The main thing… it worked! and as you said it’s an “option”. You are helping beginners by giving them options and showing them what is possible. It’s a MASSIVE win for a new hobbyist to see this video, and duplicate what you’ve done with “chemicals” (I use most of the stuff you use), than to NOT use anything, or do it incorrectly, and kill their fish and not know why. If they are decent people it would crush them to kill their new fish, and that’s when people quit. So kudos for breaking it down. 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you understood what I was trying to show here! Thanks for the positive feedback! 😁💪

[@chrissyosborne3879]

Great job! I am so happy for you and Scuba2!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😁😁

[@amandat6802]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Bc of you I decided to quarantine my new goldfish I got today. I never quarantined before out of fear of putting a new fish in a un cycled tank. But I followed your steps and he seems to be doing great. I also added the ammonia alert to my main goldfish tank and boy the peace of mind is amazing. Ty for sharing

[@wileyadams9436]

I now have two sponge filters I run specifically for seeded bacteria and ready for quarantine tank as needed. However, I didn't have this when I started setting up my tanks. I did manage to buy an algae covered well-used piece of driftwood from my local Petco once, but that was about it. I'm thrilled you are showing people different ways of running your quarantine process when they are new and don't have a bunch of stuff to pick and pull from. Just be sure to test daily and run water changes as needed when you don't have all those friendly bacteria doing their jobs. Great process demo brother!! Thanks for all your help.

[@mattzilch5150]

Thanks for the great information and exposing yourself to the wild world that is the public facing internet to get it out. You are a good dude and humble and kind in your successes and failures. I appreciate the videos and consume your content even when I know the information already. Keep it up and don’t let nasty people get under your skin.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much for this positive feedback! I appreciate supporters like you! 😊💪

[@elvingomez9762]

Your the reason why I returned to the hobby. The way you explain it and methods used makes it easy to get back into it. I going a year strong with your helpful insight. Keep doing your thing!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

So glad to hear that, thank you bro!! 😁

[@team5kv500]

What’s not to like ?! This guy kev.,helped me start my dream African Cichlid tank! Straight as an arrow on advises..more power bro! 2 yrs and counting now.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice! Love to hear these success stories! Thank you bro 😁💪

[@jordanforever2345]

Bro. Forget those social media warriors. You do you and thanks for sharing your progress. I learned something. I hope I can get stingray later on in my life like you. 🎉

[@mrsdisney5320]

Congrats! Skuba II looks great! I love how you are so transparent and real. Appreciate that!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! 😁

[@joepizzle8924]

Super happy you got your Scuba finally in the 150! Always watch your videos and never any doubt on the practices you preach and have learned a lot just from you! God bless and thank you for all you do for the hobby!

[@lorisheheen2198]

Your the best Kev!!!! Scuba #2 looking good! Good luck and looking forward to seeing Scuba#2 thrive!! Take care and God bless. Love from New York State 🗽❤ 😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Lori! 😊

[@UnboxingEngineer]

Man you are one of the main the reasons I got African cichlids after owning community for years, your information is always spot on, keep up the great work!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Will do 😁💪

[@moeb6170]

Awesome video scuba the II looks happy. Thanks for all your videos, because of you I now have a 180 gallon tank 2 fx6 and Fluval 407 for polishing. My heavy stocked tanks looks great because of you! 😊

[@mkurpis82]

Don't worry about people that don't agree with you. Your posting YOUR truth and what you have found to work. And you admitted when you made mistakes with Skuba the 1st. I'd say that's admirable. So keep on keepin on. I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from them :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much, it’s subscribers like yourself that I appreciate the most! 😊

[@Jerry-lj3cf]

Kevin just don't worry about the ugly things people say about you, I think you are great at the aquarium hobby and I love the fact that you never give up and you will show people the truth about the hobby. I will continue to support you no matter what.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my bro! I really appreciate that! 😁💪

[@erikku_senpai]

Good job Kev! I'm very happy about your success after learning from your mistakes. Thank you for being transparent and educating us. I followed your adding fish on day 1 video on 2 of my tanks and had success in both. They have been running 6 months now without issues. Your videos help out fishkeepers of all experience level especially a beginner like myself.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice!! So glad to hear that! 😊💪

[@WolverineXXX21]

Kev the man!!! You love to see it!!! Also haters and trolls should just leave this channel and find something else to do because life isn’t about trial and error and we all learn together and can learn by others mistakes so please save the negativity

[@KaveManAquatics]

Facts!! 👏👏

[@dolliebluest]

He is so cute ! Thank you for sharing. I am very new to the hobby and have no tanks yet but I am really learning a lot from your videos. You seem very humble in your approach and I think that is important when working with animals of any kind.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you for that! Glad you’ve been finding the channel helpful. Once you start always remember to enjoy the journey 😊

[@furdreams]

Great videos brother! Ive been watching all as i prepare to dive into the hobby. Also, from one man to another, you handled the criticisms you got on social perfectly. 💪

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, I appreciate that! Good luck on your new journey! I have tons of beginner level content here for ya 😁💪

[@furdreams]

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[@alphapreacher3981]

Congrats Kev! I'm happy to see Scuba in his new home! I'm 100% a believer in SeaChem Prime. I've been told myself all types of "crap" about Prime like how it makes the ammonia, nitrites inert so it'll just build up and bacteria won't eat it. Thats false, even SeaChem says that they will still be bio available for beneficial bacteria to munch on. Like you said tho, haters are gonna hate. Let them, and they can cry all they want about being wrong :D God Bless brother. I look forward to seeing your video updates!

[@alphapreacher3981]

P.S. When you start breeding, I want to be one of the first to get some of your pups

[@adcooper17]

Keep up the good work dude!!! You were the reason I got into African cichlids and fish keeping. Maybe, one day I will pick up a sting ray from my LFS. Yes, my LFS has them often.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! I will definitely have more info on Stingrays soon! 😁

[@michaeleber4752]

A lot of people putting out videos forget that there are beginners and/or returners to the hobby and have nothing but naked tanks. For my first purchase it is my plan to get all the fish from a single source after observing their shop and their management skills. So my first tank will become my hospital tank.

[@kbkcichlids811]

I like it when you respond to haters. Prime and Stability defo work well together. I never lost any fish using them on new tanks. All the best for Scuba the second he is cute

[@BirdLadySpeaks]

I’m so happy for you. Bump those haters. Thank you for inspiring us not to give up. 💛💛💛💛

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Bird Lady!! 😁😁

[@pkendlers]

So glad to see Scuba 2 transitioned well. I'm relieved for Scuba 2, and for you! :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! I’m just glad I was able to try again to show everyone what I was trying to show the first time around.

[@josephschembri]

I have tried your Prime and stability method it works!

[@EeveelutionStorm]

I think a lot of people who aren't aquarists are coming into these videos, because they watch other fishtubers and sending hate cause they think they're experts now because they watch Aquarium Info or Fish4Ever and NO SHADE to them either, but people are ignorant. When I was in the hobby, I kept betta fish exclusively and I will NEVER forget my biggest failures being my first two. I was making so many mistakes that I don't even wanna delve into and I got the ultimate consequence. They both died. One I found him at the bottom of his tank, the other died in front of me and it messed me up for a few weeks. I only had them for three days and this happened. (They had separate tanks) After that I did copius amounts of research and I also, flat out told my Dad to stop trying to help because it was HIS fault. ("Oh they don't need a heater, you don't need heater money.") Next fish I got, I got bigger tanks, (3 gallons, each) and I made sure to follow what MY research said and what I learned from talking to other aquarists... and the biggest thing I learned from THAT? Sometimes fish just die. For no reason. Or they die because of something you can't stop, no matter how hard you try. I lost three separate fish to: Parasites PopEye complications (Special screw you to the hotline lady from the number on the medication box who said I was "too young" to own fish if I didn't know how to dose them medication and talked to me like I was stupid and refused to give me the dosage numbers for the tank size I had.) Depression (That is literally the only thing I could think of, that killed my crowntail betta, because he was psychically fine, but when I had my female who died of parasites, he could see her from where his tank was and he was constantly making a big show of it, making big bubble nests and she could see him and when she was well, would get breeding stripes. When she died, he tore down his nests and stopped eating as much. Then he stopped eating entirely and just... died.) Old Age (My FINAL one, before I said "Fuck it, I can't do this anymore.") He was my last betta and lived to see me turn 18 before he passed away. It's an amazing hobby and fish keeping is really rewarding but I don't think people who look at it casually understand that, as fishkeepers you become very acquainted with the Grim Reaper. A LOT of fish keepers lose fish for no reason, or from accidents. What happened to Scuba 1 was an accident. The idea that people could shame you for trying again, is horrible. It'd be like if I was told I was "too stupid" to keep trying to own betta's.

[@onlywei]

I love your tank and the variety of fish that you have chosen. I used to think that only planted tanks could be beautiful, but your combination of cichlids, clown loaches, arrowana and even a stingray is simply stunning. I still want to see you do a planted tank, though. I think you will make it beautiful.

[@Vcaser]

AWESOME! Skuba looks so amazing, I could watch him for hours. Such an interesting tank!

[@jasabasenara8124]

You're spot on. I cycled my tank with prime and stability with fish in. Worked a treat. Prime is the best. Recommend it to everyone. IT WORKS!!👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you found success as well! 😁💪

[@jasabasenara8124]

@@KaveManAquatics thanks to you yes. 👍🙏

[@ShrimpCity]

Great video Kev! Scuba The II looks so awesome in there floating around appreciate all the knowledge brotha, keep it up 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro, Thank you!! 😁💪

[@kevwill42]

from Kev to Kev, congratulations on your 2nd stingray! I'm not a hater, I'm a congratulator. Thanks for teaching us about the power of prime (and many other things you have taught). Keep up the good work bro! I'll be watching and learning.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Kev! I appreciate you watching and trusting! 😊💪

[@whiskeysmoke6500]

Love what you’re doing to teach and show others not to give up. Diatoms kickin my butt at the moment. So jealous of the cichlids. Had a batch that lasted me almost 6 years. Raising the wife’s requested foo foo fish for now. Lol thanks for sharing.

[@rubesm1]

Skuba Jr looks awesome..keep up the hard work ....

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my bro

[@tommybunk2292]

Good deal Kev, I am extremely happy your new Stingray survived quarantine and you were able to prove your point at the same time. I'm not gonna lie...I would have put the new guy in the tank the first day especially with the information you were given by the Stingray experts, but, I'm not trying to prove a point. So two thumbs up for you 👍👍. You saved my ass when you put out the detoxifier video's in the past. Now you put your new bad ass Stingray's life on the line to prove detoxifiers work. Now you can gloat about being right like only a Marine can, God save me from all my Marine Family & Friends when they're right about something 😏👌

[@KaveManAquatics]

You know how we get when we’re proven correct!!! 🤣🤣🤣 For the record, any future stingrays will not go through this quarantine process, like you said, this one was to prove a point. But I’m fortunate enough to have space and seeded media to do it the fool proof way. Just wanted to show people this way was also possible! 😁

[@samwise719]

Awesome video I was trying to get ahold of you to tell you about heater guards cause my stingray got that exact same burn in the exact same spot thankfully she survived it was from my heater so I now have a guards on all my heaters it's awesome to see how you got one in this new experiment and for your theory about noncycled tanks I completely agree keep up the good work

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for sharing this. Interesting to know yours got the same mark. I had originally thought he died from ammonia spike but beginning to think more and more it may have been a heater burn.

[@aldahiur]

Awesome Man! Can’t wait to see more of Skuba the II!

[@Glofishkeeping]

Bro, the rant section…. 😂 much love 🤜 Absolutely on point. I avoid using prime. I find that it stifles cycling an aquarium (if that’s the goal, it wasn’t for you clearly). And your clarity on the alert combo, vs master test kits (nh3 nh4) was perfectly simplified for viewers! Great point on how prime can be used when water changes may not be immediately an option, to detoxify and save the fish.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, but I use Prime and stability to start tanks as well. Successful every time 😁

[@rafaelvera672]

Kav don't listen to the haters man, Keep up the good work and congrads on Suba Dos. How is Flaco dos doing? I am glad we met at Aquashella Chicago. Keep the faith and tank on!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Flaco Dos doing great and growing everyday! Glad to meet you too 😁

[@Sharky20]

Don’t pay attention to the haters that just want to say anything negative. Misery loves company! You’re a wonderful fish keeper and I appreciate all your videos😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😁

[@SNIPEGAMING29]

Thank you sir for bringing insight to a topic that is misunderstood there’s proof in the pudding and it all comes down to dedication in my belief

[@rubenzavalza1288]

Haters gonna hate!! Congratulations!! Very exciting watching Scuba the 2nd enter the 150G!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes Sirrr, thank you bro! 😁

[@arigarrido7116]

Ahhh that burrowing behavior is so cool! Love this

[@donniehoraist475]

Great video he looks awesome in there, completely understand your angle and why you did what you did. Awesome job!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you, glad to hear that! Unfortunately some people miss the point 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

[@reallife1614]

Don't worry you only have 1% haters. The remaining 99% loves you and your videos.

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol thank you brother

[@georgevalentin8683]

Forget those haters,I learn so much from u,& my fish r happy &doing great

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear that bro!! 😊

[@melwohl37]

Thank you for this! So happy for you and scuba the second ❤️ ignore the negative Nancy's! Keep it up! 💯

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@melwohl37]

@@KaveManAquatics I have a question for you but not sure where to ask it 🤔 it's medication related

[@edgarv11]

Congratulations my guy. I absolutely love your content. With all honesty I can say your my favorite fish keeper. I knew it was just a matter of time we would see a 2nd sting ray up In Here.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! You were right! 😊💪

[@brianfpv623]

Love ❤it mate well done - keep it up x F the hater’s!

[@corydoraszoneaquatics]

I was a little worried like so many others, but that's one healthy ray! Congrats, would love to have one one of theses days.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! 😁

[@amydriver2701]

Absolutely awesome. What a perfect addition to your tank. I love how you explain, the good , the bad, and how we can get back to the good. Nice. ❤

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Amy, glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊

[@craigmacdonld105]

keveman u are the best on the info for fish tank lovers like me and i hope u keep it up with this is i love all the info you are giving out as it helps me with my fish tanks i got thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😁

[@JR-eh2bf]

I love the passion you devote to the hobby,I did the exact process of quarantine as you,it’s completely feasible. I noticed that you got high NO3 despite you have done water changing every week. The main reason is excessive filter media , the bacteria can’t get the nutrition through the water flow .

[@KaveManAquatics]

I think you mean excessive filter floss that gets clogged up…But I understand your point.

[@JR-eh2bf]

@@KaveManAquatics I mean both floss and bio ring . Bacteria consume not only nitrogen but also carbon. For them, Nitrification is a less efficiency process. Bacteria can consume nitrogen in water directly without doing nitrification if flow is good.

[@aaronayers3465]

Had no idea about skubba steve Jr! Congratulations brother. You rock and I'm glad you gave it another chance.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, I'm glad I did too 😊

[@seancrosby3921]

Love your channel man. You are very knowledgeable and transparent and it helps the hobby 👍🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! 😁

[@DeborahRose2885]

Such a classy channel great job kaveman 😁

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😁

[@Lewisloui]

I was starting to get a little bit demotivated in the hobby waiting for the correct time to buy my first ray but this video honestly re motivated me, thank you! Great video!

[@KaveManAquatics]

That’s awesome! So glad to hear that!! 😁💪

[@tae24se7en]

No matter what you do bruh good or bad hater’s gonna hate. You do a great job.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! 😁

[@tae24se7en]

@@KaveManAquatics yes sir

[@wadelawson4165]

This is how we learn, we learn from our mistakes and learn from each other… great job Kev…. Let the haters hate

[@KaveManAquatics]

Exactly!! 😁💪

[@danielnewton4541]

You always create such awesome tanks .. love to see them....THEY R SO INSPIRATIONAL...

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! 😊💪

[@ReelHardFishing]

Sorry to hear about your first ray. Hope you have better luck with this guy

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, so far so good! 😁💪

[@LaCocinaDeTuliyTito]

Congratulations bro thanks for all your advice.

[@helen4937]

I'm so happy for you and your family now that Scuba the 2nd is in his new home with you. Great video Kev :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much!! 😁

[@jeremymoore450]

Kev, The haters are going to always think there way is better. Man I love seeing scuba 2 so happy in the 150 gal. He is so awesome looking. Congrats brother. There were more of us rooting for you and supporting you then the haters. We never want to see a fish die. I have learned a lot from you and the channel and the books you have written. Appreciate the video bro.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! You are absolutely right, the haters are always few and far between! Appreciate all the support from those of you that truly follow, watch, and find helpful information here! 😁