Add Fish to New Tank on Day 1 - (It Works Every Time)

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[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@mcfloatboozkie2049]

I'm feeding them a Frozen live food.

[@markvilleneuve7747]

Kev when can you start doing water changes after you get everything set up! THANK YOU ALL YOUR GREAT INFO ! YOU THE MAN 👍🏼Mark

[@jde383]

Hey a Sponge Filter in a highly established tank that isn’t operating but setting there for months would that work to instant cycle a tank?

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@jde383 Absolutely, it still has beneficial bacteria growing on it. 👍

[@silverpro8356]

Hey KaveMan amazing video. Can i ask you a question. I have a 20 gallon cube aquarium that is 1 week old. I have been dosing with stability everyday for 7 days and putting a small amount of fish food in. When i checked my Nitrate it looks like it is coming up 0. Atm im running a Fluval C4 with some Matrix inside the filter so apparently it filters 1000Ltr a hr . I was wondering does the 0 Nitrate mean my tank isnt cycled yet or already cycled and do you think it would be ok if i grab a few fish and just dose with Prime and Stability and if so how long would i know till i can stop using stability and prime. Thanks so much for this video your channel is probably the best on youtube honestly so nice and clear.

[@malingator]

I know this is an old video but I cannot thank you enough for it! Being an "old school" guy who hasn't had a tank in over 15 years, this was the best info on KZbin!!!!! Thanks for being clear and making common sense! Just ordered my new Flowerhorn without fear of my tank cycle ending and crashing!!! 👍💯

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help sir, and welcome BACK to the hobby! 😁💪

[@Lookforthelight01]

@@malingator how is your flowerhorn doing ?😍 All worked out?? Gonna try this and getting a bit nervous!!

[@nights8575]

@@Lookforthelight01 check out father fish

[@yurty6253]

After 2 months of a fishless cycle that would not start for me, I completely emptied out my tank and started over from scratch. I followed your advice on this video and my cycle finally kicked in. No fish lost and my community tank is FINALLY up and running. Thank you very much for the advice KaveMan 👍🏻

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome!! Glad to hear I was able to help! Congrats on your tank

[@mikepetrilli4686]

I use Ammonia tank cycles every time guaranteed.

[@yurty6253]

@@mikepetrilli4686 that's great, but it doesn't work for everyone.

[@mr1323]

I was having the same issue! Finally got the cycle to a level where it was safe to add fish (according to the pet store), so I did. One fish just died and another looks like it’s heading that way. Nitrites are at a 0.5. At this point I’m going to end up having to do the same thing you did. Glad to hear it worked out for you!

[@MoonDrop2014]

Thank god for seachem stability and prime Added my fish the first day and 6 months later THRIVING .. have not lost one fish and all are growing healthy and strong 💪

[@KaveManAquatics]

Love to hear that!!! Glad Seachem and I could help out 😁

[@ar0d422]

Did you have chemi pure blue in

[@Omar_-5]

@@KaveManAquatics 4:00 after prime is it bad or good if I add fritz 7 and then Stability?

[@fishfidh5806]

@@Omar_-5 I tengo k the stability is the same thing as Fritz 7

[@stephhandrea9543]

@@KaveManAquatics how long after I put these two can I put my fish in ?

[@isisproenza6703]

My brain was in "panic mode water change" until I saw this video LOL. And bought Prime and Stability right away to keep my suicide squad (Guppy and mystery snail) alive during cycling. You are awesome!

[@Ldr809]

😂 me rn hoping the cycle works with my gold white minnows .how long did ur cycle take to complete I got a 60gal cube tanks .

[@CarlosWillis]

Hands down the most informative and likeable fish-man on YT.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! I appreciate that! 😊💪

[@michaelhembree3432]

Man, I would have saved alot of time if I would have found your channel sooner.. so well explained! Thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure, good thing is you found it now! 😊

[@johnharrison9303]

Hey Kev! Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I have been trying to cycle a tank with fish for 2-1/2 months now and just couldn't get it to cycle. I was already using the Seachem Prime and Stability you had recommended in a previous video along with 50% water changes and was getting nowhere. After watching this video, I stopped with the water changes and within 1-1/2 weeks my tank finally cycled! Best part, no fish deaths. Thank you so much or what you do on this channel! As a beginner, it is so helpful to be able to get advice from pros like yourself. Congratulations on the Sachem ambassadorship! Well deserved! Keep up the great work!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

That is awesome to hear! Love the success stories! Glad I could help!! 😁💪

[@jokrazy2002]

I think I’m in same boat.

[@Del-1882]

Haha me too. Just saw this vid after testing my water. Almost done a water change. I'm just going to add prime and stability. Thanks Kev

[@ponksheadi]

I wish this works for me as well. Same ammonia spike problem in existing cycled aquarium.

[@ZebraCatfish73]

This is an +A video on adding fish to a new tank. What I love about your videos is they a clear, short and to the point. This is by far the best and most important video to watch for a new (or veteran) person in the hobby. Well done Kev. 👍👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you for that positive feedback! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! 😊

[@janehalper2388]

Hi Kev I am one of those old dudes you talk about who knew nothing about all the fantastic new stuff available these days, from LED tank lights to Seachem Prime. I followed your directions with my new 155 litre community tank of panda corys, cardinal tetras, flying foxes, an angel and a ram. Every day I have added one capful of Prime, 40 ml quickstart (because the store sent me home with that) and some general aquarium plant food to the water. No water changes. (that was the hardest part to take on board, but you explained it so clearly, it made sense. No water changes while cycling!) About 2 weeks passed, testing every day and I freaked out when I saw the first signs of ammonia and ran to the computer to watch your video again. Okay..no water changes, you definitely said that. Geez but it was hard to resist whipping out half a tank of water but I stayed on track. Watched the ammonia climb from 0.5 to 1.0 and then the nitrites began the other day, with ammonia maintaining at 1.0. Meanwhile another week on and continuing the daily treatments. Low nitrates are showing and the water remains crystal clear thanks to an inside filter and the Tidal 55 filter you recommended and which I set up the way you said to in your video. The fish are looking healthy and happy and I want to thank you so much for making these videos. Nobody else set it out so clearly, including the staff at the aquarium shop who told me not to use Prime as it would interfere with the cycling. They obviously haven't read the info on the bottle. In my day the popular wisdom held that cardinal tetras and neons couldn't be added until the tank had been set up at least six months. I haven't lost a single fish doing it your way, so thank you so much! imgur.com/gallery/0adJTN5 And good luck with your foray into plants!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you for this excellent feedback! Sorry it took me a year to actually see it and respond! But I’m glad to hear you found success with this method! Appreciate your trust in me and Seachem! 😁💪

[@worldsbestfun]

This is a Phenomenal Channel!! :) I have Literally been waiting over 40 years to have a large fish tank. Waiting for Life to settle down a bit. I Always wanted to know the knowledge that is well presented here. Seriously, Huge Thank You! Mark :)

[@charliewolf1163]

I had a tank with Bala sharks for 10 years. They’ve out grown it and I’m working on a brand new tank. I really trust Prime products too! I like your style, super easy to understand and I appreciate your wisdom! Thanks again looking forward to more content!

[@Fishingfordayz]

Thank you man! Only channel that gets to the point with straight answers. Keeps it simple and supplies facts to back up the simplicity of this fish care.🤙🤙

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, Glad I could help! 😁💪

[@brandonfaubert7180]

This is the first and only video that has helped with my tanks. You are down to earth and explain what we actually need to do. Thank you so much for this.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@brandonfaubert7180]

And then you get back to me in the comments. This is awesome. I have 2 axolotl tanks and everything you put out is helpful. What do you reccomend for a good quiet tank chiller

[@markmorales9475]

😮​@@KaveManAquatics

[@LoneWolf2k4]

Your guides have been a life saver. I recently set up a 2.2 gallon tank for my daughter in her room. We added a betta and a mystery snail. I added de-chlorinator and kick start to the water on day 1. I saw cloudiness by day 3 (bacterial bloom). The betta seemed unaffected, but I was noticing nitrate and nitrite spikes on the test strip. I think at day 4 or 5 it was showing "danger" on the test strip. It has been a full 7 days since the tank was set up. I just added doses of kick start when things were out of whack. I followed that up by making sure to clean up uneaten fish food, visible poop, and algae wafers. The tank finally cleared up today and my levels are finally balanced. The tank is as clear as it was on day 1. My filter media only has some small brown spots where the water nozzles flow through. The snail and the betta are very active. They don't seem overly stressed from the process. The snail is just a lazy turd (he made me think he was dead a couple times before climbing to the top of the tank and parachuting back to the bottom). Overall, it just took a little patience and monitoring. Had I not watched your tutorials, I would have probably been doing unnecessary water changes and scratching my head! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Always happy to hear these success stories! Glad the content has been helpful for you! 😁 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@Nomadistar]

Getting back into the hobby after a very long time & this channel is exactly what I need. Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@matthewroberts6619]

I’m a fairly new subscriber and hobbyists and all of the information , tips , and tricks can be overwhelming for sure. Your easy to understand and down to earth delivery mixed with years of experience and knowledge has given me the confidence and knowledge I felt necessary to move forward with this rewarding hobby. I’m happy to say that my one 10 gal fish tank has grown to x3 10 g tanks, a 29 gal, 40 gal, and a 55 gal ! The last two bigger tanks are just now starting to get their new inhabitants. My plan is to house a few smaller S.A. Cichlids in the 40 , and small mix of of Africans in the 55. This wouldn’t be happening now , and in the successful manner it is , without finding your channel! A sincere and heart felt thank you goes out to you my guy , from over here in Indiana!

[@KaveManAquatics]

That is awesome Matt! Happy to hear the success you've had with your new found hobby! Glad that I could help get you there. I really appreciate reading positive feedback like this, it means a lot! 😊

[@anthonyalbanese9023]

@@KaveManAquatics I added two fish with your method , everything is great. They made me feel so guilty at the stores adding fish on day 2 . Thank you for the great video , can I add a third 2 my 10 gallon? It's saltwater

[@e_kaika2967]

I gotta say your video saved me. I was getting so frustrated with my tank and I was ready to give up on the hobby. I’ve lost a ton of fish and couldn’t seem to get the water parameters I needed to achieve. A lot of videos say if you have an ammonia spike do a water change. After watching your videos and dosing the tank with the correct amount of prime and stability it only took a week and a half to get to the parameters I needed. AND I DIDNT LOSE ANYMORE FISH. Thank you so much for your videos! Keep up the great work! Aloha from Hawaii!

[@KaveManAquatics]

This is so awesome to hear! (Not the losing fish part) but the part where you didn’t give up and I was able to help! So glad to hear this! Thank you for trusting me and trying the prime and stability method. I wish everyone could see success stories like this! 😁💪

[@keithrobinson8113]

Going to do this method, how many fish shall I add to a 230 litre tank?

[@murphypryor]

I just now discovered your channel.i am new at fish keeping.You ARE 👏 WONDERFUL for addressing new fish keepers.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please..don't ever change!!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@TCgirl]

this make SO much more sense than the constant water changes everyone else keeps telling me I have to do even when my water parameters are fine. Thank you so much!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@rconnection5450]

Thank you for this! Just purchased both products for same day delivery!! We were at the pet store getting dog food and my son fell in love with a blue Betta fish ( his first new pet since our others are twice his age already) so I asked the workers what we need to buy and they sold us $150 of new stuff including a small 3 gallon new tank and told us that we can put the fish in after 15 minutes! After we got home and I set up the tank, I googled how to add the fish and even posted in a moms group on Facebook. A lot of people said 15 minutes was fine , some 24 hours, some right away.. but I don’t think what they realize that I have a brand new fish tank that has not been cycled! Luckily, one commentor told me about the cycling and that I can’t do it with the fish in but it’s tricky. So then I found your KZbin at five in the morning here and ordered the products to be delivered same day. I’m just open. My little guy survives in his cup that he came in until tomorrow afternoon when we can get all the products!

[@Sarahgw]

How did your Betta do?

[@rconnection5450]

He is still kicking. He doesn’t seem really happy right now but he eats and sleeps normally

[@anthonymonclova1934]

Wow Kev, bravo to you for helping out us rookies in the game and making it easier to understand the ammonia spike. I'm very impressed with how well this works and I feel like I have my tank dialed in and its only been 6 weeks. Thanks to KaveMan Aquatics! Much love brother

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@tylerchassie7273]

Thanks man! My sister is renting me out her house and she left her goldfish here I had no idea how to clean the filthy tank or where to begin. I’ve watched almost all your videos and ended up dropping 1grand on this gold fish now hahah! Started a new tank, got it the water all tested, and treated with prime/stability have the wave machine going with my polyfill filter floss, I did a water change on his other tank (it was 80> ppm nitrates) everything is smooth sailing now that I am equipped with all the knowledge you gave me. I’ve watched quite a few other you tubers and they really don’t make it easy to understand like you do. Thanks so much man! 100%on the content

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Thanks so much for that positive feedback! Love to hear new comers into the hobby being successful with their tanks!! 😁

[@crystallite7600]

Isn't it amazing how quick the $$ can add up. Lol

[@simo2601]

This was super helpful for a new fish keeper! so much easier than the fish shop's explanation

[@wendymcdowell2341]

Ok, Kev, thanks so much for this advice. I started doing all of my tanks that were not stable and followed your procedure to a T. I have been doing the water testing, lessened the amount of food, and low and behold, I’ve never seen such beautiful results in all my life! Thanks for this amazing video!!! ❤❤❤

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@johanamel545]

Hello kev! I started This on 11/15 and on 12/01 I changed the water because nitrates finally reached 40 ppm and ammonia and nitrites are 0. After a day of water change I tested and ammonia is 0 nitrite is 0 and nitrates is 20. I think we have fully cycled this tank. Thank you so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

👏👏 Congrats!! Definitely cycled!! Glad I could help! 😊

[@Sarah-wf6pz]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been so excited and so scared to start my very first betta aquarium. I’m impatient and was dreading having to cycle an empty tank for 2 months and was giving up on the idea until I saw your video! I’m finally excited again and going out tomorrow to buy all my equipment and pick out my brand new beautiful betta! Can’t wait! Thank you so much!!!

[@funnywunny9]

Did it workout for you?

[@blujeans9462]

I've been watching fish videos for weeks (so I'll be prepared when I set up my first tank) - honestly, I longed for the old days (in the 70s - when no one ever knew or talked about this stuff!) - how they ever lived escapes me! I even had a 20 year old fish - somehow. I just started watching your beginner videos and suddenly it all makes sense! Thank you!! I think I am ready to start! :-)

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you found your way back to the hobby and Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@MA-pd6hf]

I appreciate all your videos brotha. Ive watched this vid like 10 times now to hammer in this info. My first 30 gallon tank is doing perfect thanks to you. Tidal 55, poly floss, sponge filter, air stone, and all the seachem bottles lined up on my shelf 💯

[@KaveManAquatics]

Love it!!! LETS GOOO 😁💪💪

[@CrazyxpAaron1224]

New Betta owner! Petsmart staff never mentioned anything about cycling and well here I am now learning. And I'm glad I don't have to return our fish to cycle. New Subscriber!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Happens many times depending on the store. Glad you found the channel though 😁 I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@CrazyxpAaron1224]

@KaveManAquatics using app and it's so great! Thank you

[@christycas1]

Thank you for this video. I am somewhat of a seasoned tank keeper, but haven’t had one in about 11 years. Didn’t know about this prime and now it’s saving my fish. I have a friend who is old school and can’t believe I am cycling a 75g tank with 4 DISCUS fish along with a few small tetras and others, (it’s been 2 weeks and I already am at almost zero ammonia and have nitrites and nitrates so we are getting there.) My discus are alive and well and healthy. Prime and stability are some amazing stuff!!! Discus are not as easy to keep and most people would call me crazy, yet here I am… I am amazed. Thank you so much!!!

[@watermarlon6671]

Love your content man, I just got into this hobby and you’ve made everything so much easier. Hope all is well for you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, glad you’re finding the channel helpful! 😁

[@meghanmurphree1289]

Thank you so much for this information! Clear and right to the point. I have been stressing for a month trying to understand why my tank is not cycling and this makes SO much sense. Definitely gained a follower and I’m looking forward to watching more of your content!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@tomtredgett1092]

As a newbie to this hobby, this video saved my fish! Thank you 😊 Got Seachem and tested today ammonia 0.5 nitrite 0.5 and Nitrate 10mg/l Two days ago I tested, and everything was 0.... Surprised me how quick these levels can go up, and I've got a 55gallon tank...

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it helped! 😊

[@tomtredgett1092]

Just wanted to update... 6weeks later tank is doing great cycled no fish deaths and your videos really helped.... currently have 180lt tank with 6 Cory's 7 tetras 3 yoyo loaches and 2 ancistrus oh and a group of betas plus loads of plants.... all using seachems products and everything is looking amazing and fish are all getting along and seem happy 😊 keep up the great work, thank you again bro!

[@TALEI369]

You are incredible I just subscribed. Bought three new fish home ; two fancy goldfish and a comet goldfish. Couldn’t wait so I added a dechlorinator / conditioner to get it started.

[@bshaut]

Well I followed this to a T- and for a saltwater setup! I added 6+ fish on day 4. Fast forward 9 months and the 50 gallon tank is thriving and I’m upgrading to a 125! You da man, thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro, Glad I could help! And thanks for trusting in me as well 😊💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@myckee]

The best method I found on how to start a new tank for me was to go to the grocery store and buy some frozen raw shrimp. Take one out and put it in a stocking or netting of some sort and put it in your new aquarium. It takes about a week or two, but keep testing the water. When you see no more ammonia and begin to see nitrate in your aquarium, you can start adding animals. Remove the stocking or netting and you're done. I found this to be the safest and cheapest way to get the tank cycled.

[@jakeyba3242]

I have been doing tanks wrong this whole time ! I’ve watched so many of your videos. I swear I’ve made every mistake possible. I am surprised my last betta lived a little over 3 years. I got another a couple weeks ago and I’m gonna make these changes. I had no idea until I came across your videos! Thank you so much for explaining so well.

[@jakeyba3242]

Should I add live plants during the process to help or wait until it’s cycled ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Well Im glad you found the channel and glad to hear you've been finding it helpful! I would probably wait for tank to cycle before adding live plants just so that the plants and bacteria dont compete with each other. 😊

[@lowribrooke580]

Just rescued two goldfish from a 25L tank, upgraded them to a 90L (I know still isn't big enough but it's what I can fit in my house). Gotta say, haven't stopped watching your videos and you've helped my fish settle in to their new tank so much more safely than I could have without the knowledge, so thank you! Got prime and stability coming today 😁

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@lowribrooke580]

@@KaveManAquatics so helpful thank you so much! Actually came back to thank again! Used prime and stability today and they're happy as Larry sifting through the gravel. Can I ask a question though please? Just because of the poor conditions they were in before I treated them with a general tonic containing methylene blue and acriflavine, they're doing great but just wondering if it's okay alongside prime and stability?

[@lowribrooke580]

@@KaveManAquatics also the water is luminous green, will this disapate or would you recommend a water change?

[@erickapooler1061]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I am a soon to be first time fish owner, and I was stressing very much about cycling my new aquarium prior to getting my fish. I cannot wait to try this out in a few weeks, and watch more of your videos! Thank you so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@jaydavis8394]

Dude, you just made me smile. I'm starting an aquarium next week and with all of the differing points of view I was dreading it. Well, luckily I bought both Prime and Stability already. As my grandad used to say, "Even a blind hog can find an acorn." Thanks so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, glad you found the channel! 😁I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@jaydavis8394]

@@KaveManAquatics I much appreciate it. I just bookmarked aquabuildr so I'll be checking it out. Heading over to your beginner's playlist now. Thanks again! 👍

[@GiopoloMtl]

Hi, I'm just gathering information to start an aquarium. I watched lots of videos but yours was an aha moment. My question is: How do you know that your tank is cycled? by taking readings, testing the water? If so, what reading should those be, as in amounts? You really opened up my eyes, because I think that a hobby should be fun, and up until now, it was all worry about cycling and stuff. Thanks and best vibes.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, testing your water is a must, especially in the beginning when cycling your tank. Here's a great video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGHKeWBsm5lki8U but I highly suggest watching this entire playlist for beginners to get you up to speed - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@travisgoben918]

Thank you! I had both of my tanks have a spike in nitrites so I did prime both my tanks but never would of thought to dose stability. I was planning on doing a water change tomorrow! But not now! Thank you for all that you do man!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad I could help! 😁

[@cuuhcuhh5364]

@@KaveManAquatics hey man how much safe and stability do I add in a 40 gallon tank

[@smadgirl]

You answered a question I had been wondering about--how is the beneficial bacteria ever going to grow if I keep doing water changes and getting rid of their food source!? Great video, very clear and informative! One of my fav channels 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@PHADE_G]

Thx i been using this for 1 week now and finally got nitrates in my 55gallon. Now will just wait the cycle no water change!

[@PHADE_G]

My tank cycled and all went well no lost fish. But i have an issue with some worms im dosing food with foucs and metroplex i just dont know what to use to kill the eggs in the tank??? Can you help?

[@Bullrider33Outdoors]

When I Get Paid Im Definitely Going To Become A Member Kev You Helped Me With My Anxiety And Depression With My New Tank First Time I Had A Complete Die Off Of Fish Had To Start All Over And Now I Back In It And This Time I Feel Confident

[@KaveManAquatics]

We'll be ready for you when you are! 😁💪

[@Bullrider33Outdoors]

Bad New Bro My Fished Died I Bought The New Fluval C50 Aqua Clear For My Tank Cause I Didnt Like Filter Media Filters I Wanted A Filter You Rinse And Put Back On The Tank Instead The Next Day I Get Home I Had All My Fish Die From Ammonia I'm Done Bro I Took Everything Back To The Pet Store Except For The Fish And Got A Refund From Amazon For The Tank Only Loss I Took Was $250 For The Fish And Small Gravel I'm Sad Angry And I'm Done I'm Quiting And This Hobby Definitely Not For Me Sorry

[@goldieoz]

@@Bullrider33Outdoorsyou used the prime and stability?

[@Bullrider33Outdoors]

@goldieoz yes I Did But Make Super sure your tank Is Cycled Before You Stop Using Stability I Didnt And It Cost Me And Now I'm A Reptile Owner

[@goldieoz]

@@Bullrider33Outdoors ahhh, okay yeah it’s like 4-6 week process if you ever wanna get into it again, i recommend danios, they are small, but can survive flint michigan i stg they are fast and crazy eaters, they’re basically bullet proof and commonly used to live cycle since they seem to thrive, mine even had babies while cycling

[@msbreshine]

This ABSOLUTELY eased my mind and sort of makes all the pieces fall together in what I've been researching, and what my tests have been showing. I feel a lot more comforted when I understand the why, because then I can trust the workings of it. This makes me feel like my cycle is on track, although I don't have prime and stability specifically which I see *everywhere* now, and makes me a little worried. Aqueon describes the same detoxification and no fish are acting out of sorts or dying thus far!

[@cathlinejohnson1856]

As a brand new fish keeper of fancy goldfish, I found this extremely easy to understand! Thank you so much and yes , it made total sense looking at it with a different perspective. Thank you for sharing your experience/knowledge 🥰

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@janman723]

Honestly your videos are amazing! I’m just starting my 75g, my dad has a 50g Cichlid tank and encouraged me to start my own. I was nervous at first and listening to all his old school methods seemed so confusing and intimidating. Just started my dosing today and looking forward to getting my cycle going! My dad is watching your videos now and learning new things with me every day. We text different videos back and forth all day long lol… Like everyone else in your comments I just wanted to thank you for the great tips, tricks and content!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats awesome, love that you and your dad are learning new things together. Glad I could be a part of that! 😊😊😊

[@deejones6431]

Best Aquarium Cycling advise on KZbin. Put the fish in, use Stability and Prime and let the Aquarium do what's it's going to do. Wish I had seen this before I set up my aquarium. Cycling an aquarium isn't as easy as some folks make it out to be. You can sometime find yourself after two months and still the aquarium not cycled. So don't stress it...

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Izzdawg-fp1si]

I did exactly what you advised and my tank was cycled in about 16 days. I used the prime + nitrifying bacteria every day. Didn’t loose any fish! Thanks Kev!! PHX AZ

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro!! Glad I could help! 😊

[@Adam-eh1qd]

Did you fully stock for this to happen? I've got 4 guppies in a 22 gallon and 2 weeks in nothing has changed ammonia has stayed at 0.25-0.5ppm no nitrites or nitrates. Prime and Stability every day like you.

[@Izzdawg-fp1si]

@@Adam-eh1qd i put in 12 2" Mbunas in a 75 gallon

[@marvinre100]

@@Adam-eh1qd I feel your bio-load is too low.. Needed more fish

[@Uniquemystiquex]

Thank you so much Kev! New to your channel and have been binge watching it lol. I have been using API Quick Start and Stress Coat but just order the two Seachem products you mentioned. I have a betta and an almost week new tank. Ammonia levels spiked today and I panicked but my gut told me hold off on the water change. So glad I did and so so thankful I came across your channel. You're the best!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Welcome aboard! Glad I was able to help! 😊

[@dorothywilliams5628]

I follow your directions as if they are gold. I have a turtle tank and earlier in the week, we had a 7 hour power outage. My tank is temporarily moved because of renovations in the home and it was not plugged into a surge protector. My tank water suddenly became white and cloudy. I checked the water quality and saw that I was having an ammonia spike and immediately began dosing it with prime and stability. Will keep you posted. Keep up the good work.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you acted quickly! You did the right move!! Hopefully all is well now! 💪

[@khalildowney3461]

you’re hearing it in all your comments but bro, your videos are simply amazing. well informed helpful easy to follow. new to the hobby and this is best information i’ve found 🙏🏿

[@AngelaLofton-j1m]

Thanks , I was doing it the old school way but now I’m tried of waiting!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@OsoNate64]

So just want to start by saying thank you, took my daughter to the fish store and she was amazed by the fish so I got her a whole 10gal set up for her room. Let her pick out all the species for her community tank, now I learned the hard way you have to cycle the tank, after loosing 5 of the 8 species in the tank definitely felt like I lost faith in my ability to make this happen for my kid, now I’m 2 days in on dosing both seachem products and already my test are looking better and the 3 species that did survive are already doing a lot better, so thank you for your help and also I’ve already started my homework and am almost done with the beginner playlist 😂

[@cuileann8240]

My fish in cycling (emergency rehoming situation) only truly began when I stopped the daily water changes. Prime and Stability saved my fish and now we’re fully cycled! Thanks for putting out this information, it’s going to help a ton of new fish keepers 🐟 It would be cool if you could put the dosage somewhere here or in a new video to help others. 1 dose covers 1ppm ammonia/2ppm nitrite and so on then 5 doses covers 5ppm ammonia/10ppm nitrite.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Happy to hear it! Glad I could help...Yea planning a new video soon with that info 😁

[@cuileann8240]

@@KaveManAquatics That’s brill, I can’t wait to watch it. Thank you again 👊🏻

[@lindatinker3215]

Completely clear except for dosages for the different scenarios. 20G tank fairly new...using capful of each daily. ?

[@cuileann8240]

@@lindatinker3215 So 20gallons in litres is 75litres. Prime’s dose is 0.025ml per litre. So 0.025x is 1.875ml. One dose of Prime detoxifies 1ppm of ammonia/2ppm nitrite for 24-48 hours. Two doses (3.75ml) covers 2ppm ammonia/4ppm nitrite and so on You can safely dose up to 5x a single dose which obviously to find, you just x a single dose by 2,3,4,5. I recommend a pipette to help with the dosing as it is highly concentrated.

[@Gobrian44]

Great to finally see a brand ambassador discussing use and best practices in a detailed way. I’ve been a huge fan of Seachem and this channel for a while. Will you be doing a similar video on denitrate and purigen? Both are great products but i never know if I’m using them correctly. You do such a great and thorough job explaining I think the community would benefit from it!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! ’m sure I’ll be making plenty of detailed videos on more of their products! 😁

[@skxnemesis]

This is the best advice I have had so far. I started the hobby recently but couldn't get the right balance for the nitrogen cycle to run through and lost 5 fishes. Upgraded to a bigger tank started again and used both these Seachem products. Fish in on first day and cycled through completely. No fatalities and some happy as Larry fishes. Kaveman you have saved this hobby for me. I had almost given up thank you so much.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! So glad I could help keep you here with us! 😁

[@skxnemesis]

@@KaveManAquatics you've definitely earned a sub and notification crew member. Just added some gourami to the collection and it's looking fantastic now.

[@TCgirl]

Thank you so much, I have recommended this video to people more times than I can count. You're the best!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you helping others with the content! 😁💪

[@91367]

I know, I’m a little late finding this video but I just started. This video just made EVERYTHING click. THANK YOU!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@nikosveloudakisafricancich2990]

Always at the point, you help a lot of people man. Make a discussion about salt in the tank or wood in the tank and the effects for the water parameters!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro...Thats a great idea...will add it to my list!

[@rahimkhakee7750]

Awesome info!! I think it answers more than half the questions asked in the Facebook group too

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol, that’s always the goal with videos! 🤣🤣

[@TacticalJackalope]

I've done both. Using the Seachem products works but is a little scary watching the ammonia and nitrite numbers fluctuate. I have now successfully used Dr. Tim's Aquatics ammonium chloride to do a fishless cycle twice and it has taken about 10-12 days both times. It doses ammonium chloride artificially to the tank and starts the cycling process. It works pretty well if you follow their instructions. Folks will just have to decide which they think is best both are viable options.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Both great options…Always good to have an option for the impatient hobbyist that can’t wait to add fish, like me lol

[@HuyNguyen-cy9sj]

You are a good teacher bro.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@imanatus]

Thank you so much! I did the one day process you said. Without seeing this video my father in law thought I was crazy. I waited 48 hours. Before putting fish in. I appreciate you I am slowly adding more.

[@keyois77]

Kev, i've learned a lot from you my man. Thank you so much for helping me. God bless you my man.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, Glad I could help!

[@effilbosco1145]

After being a hobbyist and after seeing your videos , I have learnt a lot in the past 2 years and that is achieved only by watching your videos ! Even when my hobbyist friends asks me doubts , i tell them ask ma man Kevin ! And even today I keep learning a lot by your new videos and old videos that I might have missed out ! You da best Kev ! Thanks for helping us all out ! You're the reason why we manage to keep our fishes happy all the time resulting in our happines too ❤️

[@tarocolloredo4363]

Hi Kev love the channel your videos are straight to the point and have really helped me understand things in the hobby! Theres one thing I see mixed opinions on and just wondered what yours was, how many fish to add to a 20 gallon when cycling a new tank? I’ve seen people say add all the fish you want, I’ve seen just add a few wait a few weeks add a few more? What would recommend?

[@misty0773]

I think this is the first clear, concise video ive seen that has actually helped. Thank you!! Looking forward to starting my tank. Question though, does adding plants change the process at all? Do i need to fertilize the plants while doing this? Thats my only concern at this point.. thanks :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful! No it would be the same even with plants. The plants will help in reducing nitrate levels once your tank has cycled. Seachem root tabs are great in helping your plants get what they need 💪

[@misty0773]

@@KaveManAquatics i appreciate your response! I will be planting them in fluval stratum substrate.. i know i will need to fertilize them (ive heard thrive is good so will use that) but will adding thrive along with the others mess with the process? Or will the seachem bacteria be enough for them? Sorry im so scared im going to do this wrong!! Also, how many fish do you suggest to start with?

[@mrsevy1]

You are a life saver of my fishes! Thank you for your knowledge 🎉❤

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@dannystarborne9021]

Thanks for such a great video! I’m going to follow your instructions on my new tank. You are really good at explaining what happens in a ammonia spike. One question, while I’m cycling my tank with fish, how often should I do a water change?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Dont do any water changes while the tank is cycling. Wait for 40PPM of Nitrates for your first water change. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@ohiobassangler8781]

@jgj get an API master test kit to test the parameters of your water. You can get one online or your local pet store.

[@woodguyty3228]

@jgj $20 on Amazon, $40 in stores

[@natsrealityb100]

OK. I'm a old timer and no fish has been lost during a fish in cycle

[@marioanchondoiii1619]

Thanks again for another incredible video! I’m currently week 2 of cycling my tank with a flowerhorn stability and prime 😅. It’s the only fish in a 75 gallon tank. Should I wait a month then for my first water change? And then do bi weekly water changes?

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro, wait until you reach about 40PPM of nitrates for your first water change, no matter how long it takes.

[@kershels1093]

This video is absolutely amazing. I am now starting this journey for my 2 year old son because he loves seeing them. I watched other videos and thought i was just blockedheaded and maybe i cant have fishes. But after this i know i can do this now.

[@KaveManAquatics]

You can absolutely do it! 💪 Glad you found the video helpful 😁

[@blakeanderson1997]

You just don’t miss!! Every video I learn more and more!! I’m gonna buy stuff from your shop too! Thanks man! 🙏🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help bro! I appreciate you using the shop as well!

[@wellbuster4979]

I had been using API stress coat for a while now, just easier to get at a LFS. I got an Axolotl in August, put it in a new 20 long with cycled filters, 2 sponge and a hob. They are sensitive and I wasn't taking chances. Had a fan blowing on the top and the temp has remained 65-68 F, all through the rest of the summer till now even. Within a week or 2 of setting it up, the tank developed a really weird white slime, to the point it was coating the sponges and the media of the hob. It was on the glass, on the hides, everywhere! I scoured the internet looking for a reason. Kept coming up shedding slime coat. It made no sense, this tiny little animal was capable of that much slime?? In a cycled tank? There was no NH3/4 or nitrate?? Then I struck an obscure post about the Aloe Vera in stress coat and Axolotl's causing this issue. I got prime immediately, within days the tank was clearing up. Today he is a big happy water sausage. Was it the Aloe Vera, or was it Prime locking up ammonia or NO2? I don't know, but Prime it is from now on!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not sure either. Dont have experience with Axoloti, but prime also has a slime coat producing agent in it, not sure if its aloe vera like in the stress coat. But im glad prime worked out well for you 😊

[@garyburke301]

Never use any product with Aloe Vera on an Axolotl, it will damage the Axolotls natural slime coat.Their skin is very sensitive.

[@dtecrust]

I have two axolotls jumped the gun and got em before I cycled my tank. Did this method work for you?

[@jamesperry5678]

Thanks for the tips. Trying it now. Just set up a 225 gallon tank added two fish And dosing with prime and stability daily let’s see what happens !!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you tried it, you'll never start another tank any other way! 😁 Congrats on the new setup!!

[@josemontalvo4532]

Excellent post. I enjoyed watching. I’ve been keeping Freshwater fish since a teenager, and I’m still learning about the hobby. I’m in my 60’s now, and I still live this hobby. Thank you for sharing.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@lynkin]

I’m from old school tank cycling and decided to try this newer method to cycle tanks. This video gave me a better understanding as to why I was getting .25ppm-.50ppm ammonia after using Seachem Prime. Using Stabilty also. Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😊💪

[@lisac4215]

I'm getting my son an African dwarf frog and this channel has been so beneficial. Thank you for your videos!

[@jamesstrachan9203]

kev thanks for all you do I have followed your advice for my new tank this week and I'm impressed 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. You should also check out my new App that can also be very helpful for you! 😊 - aquabuildr.com

[@jamesstrachan9203]

​@@KaveManAquatics will do thanks 👍

[@christianleeperrr7641]

Very knowledgeable video, the one thing is, all over the internet it’s clearly stated the vast majority of the bacteria colony doesn’t live in the water column, but the surfaces of the tank.

[@gregory7414]

Kevin. I have been keeping Chiclids of all types for 45 years. I know you are a Seachem ambassador. But, fritz turbo is a Far superior product to Seachem Stability. The fritz turbo is shipped cold. It's live bacteria. I've done tests on both. I am not saying that Stability does not work. Only that in my tests and experience fritz is much better. I do watch your videos. You are doing a great job. Thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Stability is purposely kept dormant so you’ll always have some ready in the bottle. I’ve never used Fritz but also heard good things about it.

[@timeakiraly9079]

I’m so glad I found your chanel. I want to start my tank again so I immediately ordered Prime and Stability.❤️

[@KaveManAquatics]

Great idea! Welcome back to the hobby! This channel will help you along the way 😁💪

[@tjbellant6]

THANKS KAVEMAN! You found yourself a new subscriber. I want to tell you my story. I was following father fishes guidelines and i like the idea of a planted no water change tank and chemical free. BUT i didnt realize all the little details and for a planted aquarium to work good your talking nano fish with very little waste . I added fish day 2 like fatherfish said ...... in two weeks my ammonia , nitrite and nitrate where off the chart l. I did a 50 percent water change then I found your video here i am 8 Days later and my tank is cycled i used max dose of 5x daily of prime. You should do a video explaining this to other new people as we are looking at all the videos and father fish is not giving enough info. Especially for the fish adding part. A few nano fish might of been okay. I added 6 tigar barbs and it was not okay.

[@tjbellant6]

I want to add that i didnt feed the fish for a week when first added too . That didnt help haha

[@KaveManAquatics]

Father fish has his style and his following. And I have mine. I tell his followers that come over here trying to convince me that his way is the best way to keep doing what they're doing. I will keep doing what I'm doing 😁 Glad you found success with my methods. Thats the beauty of this hobby, theres multiple ways of doing things and you can choose which is best for you and your fish! 💪

[@delaneyhutchings4366]

This video right here is a life saver! Thanks Kev for making it easy to understand!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@kgconstrictors]

Hey huge thanks for this video! I followed your instructions to the T and was able to cycle my 60 gallon breeder tank in 20 days. All zeros on my test kits and never lost a fish. They all were acting normally not one sign of stress.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Great to hear! Glad you trusted in the process and was able to experience the success yourself! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

Clear as day. Well said! Keep it simple. Let your ecosystem happen and monitor levels and GIVE IT WHAT IT NEEDS. Let the rest happen naturally. Because it WILL happen naturally. Let the ecosystem do its thing.

[@vanesdiavolo]

my Dad just handed me a tank and i decided to try the fish tank hobby! This will really come in handy soon :) thank you!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you found it helpful! Welcome to the hobby, I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@joeycarter2678]

I love your informative videos. You keep it simple enough that I get it. I want to set up a new tank without the mistakes so many people make and your videos help me so much.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@joeycarter2678]

I def will.@@KaveManAquatics

[@hayleyhewitt5818]

I only came across your videos this week after following awful pet shop advice and now having to do a fish in cycle. I have 8 guppies in a now 60 litre tank (I bought only a 30 litre originally) and dosed with Prime on the first day, and I am going to buy Stability (altho i did use Tetra Safestart?) I really dont want to harm any of my lovely little fish, thank you so much for your helpful and well explained videos!! 🧡

[@billpremore9509]

Kev you da man!! Ive been in the hobby for years and still learn new tips and tricks from your videos. Thank you!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear that bro! Thank you! 😊💪

[@Soldjaa]

1) add 1-2 fish with prime. add the bio booster too 2) do this everyday until you see the cycling finishing simple cycle in just 2 steps! New sub from me!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@antioneking9935]

Bro you totally taught me sooo much about the hobby and made me love it I enjoy your knowledge

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear it! 😁💪

[@JTCT371]

Back in the day, Id set tanks up, match the water temp I wanted, and after a couple of hours when I saw the heater was holding temperature, Id add fish the same day. My routine was watching for the first signs of ammonia, and Id manage through water changes (and some ammo rock) and Id get everyone safely through. No beneficial bacteria...Id just feed very sparingly....but it does become alot of work. This was my old-school way. Its nice to know there's so many products to assist if I chose to do a similar setup. Then life happened and I didn't have an aquarium for a couple of decades. Re-entering the hobby brought me to the idea of a planted tank. My old-school ideas were still predominate. I have used beneficial bacteria this time around, not sure it was needed. What Ive enjoyed is learning that I dont have to do much at all. My ammonia "readings" ended up resulting in wild, Co2 like growth.... After a little over a month in, I've let go of alot of my old-school approach to the hobby....this isn't easy to do....I am happy I attempted this and Im receptive to learning about things which are new to me. So I've got some hope. Lol. Thanks for your informative videos!

[@srinivaikunth6510]

This is the way. I am new to fishkeeping and have watched tons of videos and read multiple websites during my research and frankly a lot of them make it seem like if you don't do things exactly the way they say then you're in for a rude awakening. I scaped my tank and got all the requisite supplies and decided to wait.... ... then I got tired of waiting and there was no change in water parameters and then I started getting frustrated and decided to just abandon the whole hobby before I even gave it a chance. Then, I stumbled on this video and it completely changed my outlook. This is the way. My firemouth cichlid and his tankmates are doing swimmingly ;)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you didnt give up and continued researching, and Im glad you found the channel as well! Happy to hear your guys are doing well now

[@Madlittlepixel]

Been watching a bunch of your videos. Have watched probably 20 different channels on aquariums and setup etc but only subbed here. Very valuable videos, straight to the point and well articulated. Much appreciated!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much for that positive feedback! Glad I was able to earn the Sub 😊💪

[@jchooie]

You've helped me so much with starting my aquarium. I found the simpler the question, the order to find the answer and you have definitely made me more confident and caring for my fish. Thank you kaveman!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. You should also check out my new App that can also be very helpful for you! 😊 - aquabuildr.com

[@pramitdas7512]

One of the most sensible and insightful videos I saw on tank cycling. Great presentatoon. Thanks for sharing

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪