AQUARIUM AMMONIA SPIKE

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‎ Aquarium Ammonia Spike - This is how I recommend you get through aquarium ammonia being too high and spiking in your aquarium.
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0:00 - Intro to the video
0:27 - How I will be teaching you about ammonia
0:49 - How an ammonia spike happens
1:07 - Overfeeding your aquarium fish
2:27 - Testing your aquarium water
3:14 - What to do when you have an ammonia spike
5:48 - How to control ammonia in your fish tank
10:49 - Outro
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[@betafisk2507]

No candy for me😭

[@prasadjoshi0703]

One of my guppy is sitting at the bottom of tank since 2 days. He is alive and moving but not swimming around at all..not sure what is happening . Pls assist.

[@mlomenzo]

I have ammonia in my tap water. What would you recommend? According to the API master test kit, approximately ..75 ppm. Given that my tank reading is about 3ppm. I'm gathering that if I cut back on feeding and do water changes, eventually the bacteria will catch up.

[@tonygomes7182]

Cory , I am new to my 65 gallon aquarium, I was told if I use safe guard in my newly tank it would cycle with no problems, boy i was told a lye, now i have problems, my fish are dying and this is saddening. I'm on week 2 and very high spikes of nitrite and ammonia, please help ! I've watched this video, but needing some guidance, thank you! I had called and left my number, again I thank you for your time .

[@kiranzwei1746]

So I have an ammonia spike of 2 ppm. I have a 3 1/2 gallon tank with a female betta and two mystery snails. I have an Anubis and a moss ball for plants. I have a whisper filter, an air stone, a water heater. I don’t overfeed my betta fish and I just give zucchini to my snails. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Please help!

[@lindaford3976]

You would be a WONDERFUL School Teacher!!!

[@papa_goobs]

Aquariums 101.. lol

[@Mike1-]

Biology

[@greenaquatics9503]

I would pay money for a class!

[@THandP_org]

I share these videos with our homeschoolers, and also with the kids I tutor. Cory & Khan Academy, KZbin's answer to underfunded schools.

[@stephenhawk1762]

I had an amomia spike so I added a few handfuls of blue m&m's to the tank. It didn't seem to help much at all. I waited another hour then added some more, seemed to actually make it worse as half my fish had started floating upsidedown. All I had left after that was some green ones and a couple of orange so I had no othet option but to put them in along with a few mentos. I couldn't believe it but it cleared up the water almost instantly and once the mentos had finished bubbling away all the fish went back to swimming normally. Thanks for the great advice Cory, I truly had serious doubts about putting candy in my tank but it really did save my bacon. Cheers buddy.

[@katinabreunig6444]

Lol

[@baddluck1725]

Lol I know you made this comment a year ago but it’s still hilarious 😂🤣

[@NallansFishTanks]

Lol

[@joshuabridges3173]

Wow this is awesome hahahahahah

[@mtan2004]

Found this on reddit and it’s still stupidly funny.

[@ginarodriguez7899]

I love how you explained this. I'm new at this hobby and it helped me so much. Thanks Cory.

[@Lumpydog]

Mars Chocolate Company stock takes drastic drop in value after KZbin video goes viral showing that yellow M&Ms contain toxic levels of ammonia. LOL Another nice video that clearly explains the topic. Cheers.

[@FlynnsFishForum]

Lumpydog and blue ones contain a concerning amount of water.

[@jaxa5719]

Lol.

[@stepheniecapaccio4367]

Lumpydog 😂😂😂😂

[@janecourtenay3676]

So funny!

[@pamburton5203]

That's OK, Mars owns API, LOL!

[@BucketsLukas]

I’m so glad the guy I met at petco told me to follow your channel. My son won three fish at a carnival and I want to try to keep them alive for as long as possible. I tested the water yesterday it was .25. I’ve had one for 5 days and the other 2 for 3 days. Your explanation was amazing of how it works. I know it hasn’t been cycled completely. I feed them twice a day, probably more food then they need at a time. I will reduce it to once a day. I’m used to having mammals and birds as pets, not fish so not feeding them for a couple of days will be hard for me. But if it means they will be better for it. Then I will.

[@davidvise8468]

Carnival fish are usually abandoned. I’m so glad that your making an effort to give them a good life!

[@Val2632]

Thank you so much for really dumbing this down for us beginners! This was so helpful and easy to understand.

[@salvadorvelasquez8204]

Hey boss, great video, I've learned 90% more in this video than I've ever learned since last year when I started my hobby, thank you.

[@rainbowcupcakeish]

Salvador Velasquez excuse me, what is the type of fish in your profile picture? It’s beautiful 😍

[@sqtreasurehunting269]

who else watching while they are waiting for their tank to cycle and learning before it happens. currently on day 3 of fishless cycling with not added bacteria.

[@claudiaceleste777]

I watched this as a new tank owner and it didn’t really make a deep impact because I hadn’t hadn’t anything like this happen before and was still learning about cycling... when I did mess up a few months later it was clear how straightforward Cory presents things and how easy he made it to understand and follow. However next time I will also have a bag of M&Ms because now I’m craving them ;)

[@yearight1800]

Just buy neon tetra start bro I’ve had my tank going for about 3 months already I put fish in the same day still here 4 dwarf puffers.

[@ijensnsan]

@@yearight1800 I'm naturally very skeptic about that stuff, but I just made a quarantine tank and that stuff works like magic!

[@yearight1800]

Don Ramon good to hear yea bro if you spend a little more there is a bacteria called turbo start works for fresh and salt I have both. It will cycle your tank quick.

[@scorpsamus]

This video really helped me understand, I had 8ppm and freaked out. Had some dying plants and I was feeding to frequently, the betta and shrimp are much better after these water changes and less frequent feedings. Thank you so much for the information.

[@michaelfraser40]

This video is perfect timing , 2 weeks in and had just started water changes 👍🏼

[@klcpca]

Thank you, Cory for making things so simple to understand for new fish keepers. I'm not a total novice but I'm far from being an expert and I'm learning tons of new stuff every day-one reason why I love KZbin. There is nothing I hate more than asking a forum or FB group for help and someone slams you and talks down to you for something you didn't know or understand. No one is born knowing it all...everyone has to learn what they know. Why can't they teach instead of belittle?? You have become one of my "go to" places for something I need to know... along with Rachel and Joey!! Keep up the great videos!! :)

[@DamianBloodstone]

Great vid, Cory. Your Nitrogen Cycle vid was excellent too. Thanks for taking all the time to do these for all of us.

[@davidlevett9881]

This (imo) is one of the best tutorial videos out there and thank you for explaining the cycling process in layman's terms... The M&M's are a nice touch too. I always have trace NH3/NH4, which I always assumed was from the water source, I never considered the possibility that Prime might be putting it in there. That's a great shout!

[@instadam864]

There's no ammonia in my tank now but my fish choked on M&M's

[@afellowearthling_]

instadam86 💀💀

[@detriment1951]

LOL

[@geekroute]

most delicious aquarium tutorial video on youtube

[@3gmom408]

Hey I was doing research on ammonia spike and you talked about this today ! Truly love your video !!!!

[@annpulfer1834]

Thank you for the tip. I'm new to this and have been struggling with ammonia for weeks now I've done water changes every other day with no change in levels and I have started to lose fish as a result. I've spoke to at least 30 different people all telling mr different advise none of which helped me. Had I known I was over feeding them and not truly removing ammonia from the water, we would have saved my fish. I was ready to give up on owning a aquarium. I am going to try this.

[@wrenroop85]

Thank you!!! Dealing with this currently! This video is very helpful. I’ve been researching this a ton. This has helped me the most!

[@goofofff]

I was freaking out with my new tank when the results came back with high ammonia.. thanks for this vid Cory I feel much better now with this info

[@maricris532]

Thank you, Cory, I just bought a 10 gallon Monday and I am trying to figure this out. I currently own one Betta in that gallon and bought a test kit. The ammonia read at 0.5 ppm, and I did a 50% water change and holding off the food for 2 days. This video helped me a lot, I am very grateful.

[@amandaschnurer5588]

Thank you so much! This video was actually helpful! So many videos just explained the nitrogen cycle to me but didn't help me fox the issue. This was a great visual and gave me a plan!

[@theylivewesleep4682]

Hey Cory I just wanted to say thanks again for everything you do. I wish you nothing but the best building your empire sir. Seriously you rock man!

[@simonbates9779]

You are the first person to explain it in a way that it makes sense. Thanks so much. My son and I have a axolotl and the ammonia has been creeping up every week. We have been doing a 50% water change every four days and weren’t sure why the levels were still going up. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to show him this video.

[@cc3kidsl8ter78]

Great visual demo of what happens in the tank! Thanks Cory!!

[@kris7206]

Thanks so much for posting this video! This has been very helpful.

[@annabrown5202]

I have learned so much from you, Cory! As a new fish keeper, your videos have been an invaluable resource!

[@lisaredmon7454]

I have watched a lot of videos on beginning fish keeping, but the visual you gave was very, very helpful. Thank you. The content you make is very sound & well done. 🙏🏻

[@George_S.G]

Hi, everyone , i will like to take this opportunity to thanks aquarium Co- Op , i follow his instruction step by step because a ammonia spike on my tank , in just 2 days doing a 50% water change in the morning and another 50% in the afternoon no ammonia in my tank and all my fish are super happy ,, this video should receive a Oscar , very well explanatory, excuse for my English am doing my best to express my gratitude , thank you for you amazing work brother , God Bless!!

[@dianeforest-hill3660]

I had my first ammonia spike in a year and a half and totally freaked out. Now I'm happy again. More than that my fish are happy again. Thank you lifesaver

[@northerncarpfreaks5081]

Your videos have helped me get setup with my aquarium and I've learnt so much from you just want to say thank you for giving your time

[@mattsta1016]

Been keeping tanks for years and feel i pretty much know all there is to know about tanks and the nitrogen cycle but videos like this are always great to watch, using m&ms are a great visual for the ppms in your tank, once again well done Cory, thats why we watch u

[@rayr.6568]

This ammonia spike tutorial is so SWEET! :)

[@candioverhuls1003]

Always sharing knowledge. Appreciate all you do for the hobby.

[@jacobmcmahon1915]

The best part about this video you made is how calming it was for me. I am so much less nervous and I believe in myself that I will be able to keep my fish safe.

[@Loralanthalas]

I've added fish. Right back here trying to figure out what I'm doing. 😂

[@dianemurray8379]

Awesome video, cory! I so appreciate your sharing, and caring....love how you can explain, with examples. Thanks so much!

[@permansan9164]

Very very useful and on point video! Thank you. It helped me understand the exact issue and the way to get rid of this ammonia.

[@frobozzdingle5602]

thank you for this...I have been breeding and keeping fish for about 10 years now...and I just got an ammonia spike in a tropical tank....your explanation really helped me understand the process...well done

[@andrewmiller3767]

Very helpful Corey. I’m watching this 4 years later. Good, simple explanation of ammonia! Good reminder

[@bluesurfer1255]

GREAT VID!!! Got to point rite away. LOVE the visual aid. Very easy to follow and understand. Thank you

[@norahsindoorfarm]

THANK YOU! Your videos are always so helpful. You always get right to the point and I loved the visual example of the mms

[@NEIL812]

Love the de videos and how you explain things. I'm going through every single one of the podcasts you've done from day one while at work to supplement for the videos while they come. Keep'em comin!

[@AquariumCoop]

Awesome. Thanks for watching and listening.

[@NEIL812]

Aquarium Co-Op, wouldn't miss it for anything! This is my "nerd out channel" I'm subscribed to everything Aquarium Co-op. Much love from Miami Florida.

[@St8tBlastin]

Thank you Cory! Definitely the best explanation and Easiest example to follow. Appreciate your help.

[@bethsanchez3574]

Thank you! That is the first time it was ever explained in a way that I completely understand it now!

[@Tobin.37]

One of the most helpful videos I’ve seen. THANK YOU!

[@markramsahoye4931]

Wonderful!!! Really appreciate the lesson & thanks for breaking it down to make it more understanding. Keep up the good work dude.

[@bryant122]

easily the most I have learned about this topic, amazing teaching and explanations

[@traciyancey6704]

Break it down M&M style! So helpful- thanks for all you do to support this hobby for everyone 🥰

[@osvaldoandycalderin2136]

What an incredible explanation. Your passion for this is truly inspiring

[@vanisher22]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I'm semi new to the hobby I've had bettas for almost a year but have upgraded to bigger tanks from 1 gal tanks for them in the last few months and have since added corys and shrimp with my boys. I have a 5 gal which I did a no fish cycle on it with no problems. and a 3 gal which i'm doing a fish in cycle. On the 3 gal I had a HIGH ammo spike about a week ago and have been freaking out trying just about anything but this explanation and daily water changes has been the best thing Ive found. And for someone like me I learn differently than others and this was an amazing explanation for me thank you SOOOOOOOOOO Much!

[@NivaraTinuviel]

This was super helpful! thank you for posting!

[@Ceiora]

I loved this so much, it made things a lot less scary as things went down in my aquarium

[@160sura]

Thanks Corey. Presently Going through an ammonia spike on an established aquarium. Great advice. Thank you!

[@braedenmarch9183]

I've watched your videos for a while and I subscribe just for this. Thank you , this made it so clear for a Newby like myself.

[@DeBoswachter]

Really Nice video! The best on amonia issue by far! Thx

[@Briddie21]

This is the most helpful video I've seen so far. Easy to understand advice. Thanks

[@_beYOUtiful_chaos]

I needed this video soo bad right now! Thank you so much!!

[@lpspinners8736]

Great video Cory! You explained the ammonia issue extremely well and how to deal with it!

[@genesisnull2986]

Finally I dont feel more confused from an educational tank video!!! Thank you so much, subscribed! I kept feeding my fish after my tank cleaning

[@toonalootown2331]

So many people forget to mention that prime and such only work for 24 hours thanks for adding that. This visual is so helpful! By far the best explanations I’ve seen. I had my tank for 5yrs added a new fish that had a virus and my whole tank crashed. I set it back up with new gravel and new filter (big mistake) and have been battling ammonia ever since. Finally getting it under control but was concerned about reducing feedings but you made a perfect point the ammonia is more deadly then them being hungry for a day or two. I wish I’d seen this weeks ago lol

[@SaltyMartin]

This is the best video I have ever seen about ammonia. The way that you broke it down to basics was perfect for me and I really appreciate it.

[@anthonyroney9734]

New to all this....but after watching your vid ..it makes it so much more easier to understand ..thanks.

[@clintonkallis3320]

Cory......You are the guy that got me back into the hobby. All your knowledge has taught me alot of things I never knew before. Thanks for this. Makes the hobby that much more enjoyable. A master at his craft👌

[@jessebelle6596]

This was AMAZING!! Thank you so much! You’re giving new fish keepers hope! :)

[@andycarter4581]

Some of your finest work here, great guidance thank you!

[@Cra2y_M3rmaid]

I've recently encountered very high Ammonia due to over feeding & adding fishes. This video was so helpful on how to get rid of it. I love how U explained it. Very easy to understand. So THANK YOU!🐟🥰

[@HeatherNielsenScarletAquatics]

Great visual for those new to the hobby that have questions about ammonia! Also, now I'm hungry for M&Ms!

[@walkingintheglory2892]

I’m new to the hobby and just introduced 6 veilfin tetras once my nitrite and ammonia levels were 0 (tank is just over a month old and using stability with heavy load of plants) So thankful you made this video! i started feeding bug bites and fed them twice and ammonia spiked up to .2-.5. gonna remove uneaten flakes Thank you for making this video you are really helping me!

[@ladydoon1]

Nicely done! I love the analogy with the sweets it helps new beginners like me to understand.

[@chuckgillespie1]

Thanks Man! Im new to this hobby and the vid really helped!

[@yenninalora9922]

i have a molly tank and i've been struggling for days, this was so helpful!!

[@Jobot590]

Omg, thank you so much. This method made me finally understand what’s going on here. I am forever grateful.

[@KGcichlids]

great informative video cory! I will be referencing this to others!

[@sjanesherlock]

This is SO HELPFUL! I didn't want to disturb the process but have been worried about the levels. Going to do a 50% water change right away!

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I love your M&M videos, such a simple way to understand water chemistry. 😊 👍 Just before I upgraded my tank, I got an ammonia spike in the old one. A nerite snail had died a few days before the spike but I got it out within a few hours of it dying, tested my water and ammonia was zero but I did an extra water change anyway. Tested the water next day and I had a reading and so I did the 50% water changes with Ammo-lock to make it less toxic. Nothing worked. I turned that tank inside out looking for the source and never found it. Luckily my 33 gallon was on its way and I have a very helpful LFS who 'baby-sat' my Livestock while I waited for the new tank. I think as well as water changes, a cool head is your best weapon as panicking might make you do too much too soon if you see what I mean.

[@leannestanley3044]

Perfectly explained ! Thanks I’m currently doing ur method!

[@petermcpherson5242]

Iv watched a ton of videos about fish keeping, this guy always explains things very well and is very informative.

[@blueandwhitelomas]

Great video I know it's a year old but soooooo useful my aquarium is 6months old and just had an ammonia spike and it's great explanation. Aquarium co op guys you are ace keep up the good work

[@cathyferguson570]

Brilliant and so helpful. THANKS!!!!

[@mrva99]

Thank you Cory , as always you are the excellent teacher for us needy newbies!

[@sandyrussell2086]

Absolutely the easiest explanation I've ever heard. I've had an aquarium for 3 years and couldn't quite grasp the how to fix and why concept. Wonderful explanation!!!! Also M&Ms, yum! Lol

[@elizabethpeters9875]

Absolutely fantastic explanation of how to deal with high ammonia! I've just had to deal with high ammonia in my goldfish tank. My fish were listless and showing ammonia burns so I went online for help. I didn't see your vlog about it unfortunately so later on that day I fed my fish as they were so lively and hungry again. Tomorrow I won't be feeding them at all! I'm also going to take some of the goldfish to my local fish shop as my tank is definitely overstocked and that won't help either. Thank you so much for this explanation - it will stay in my head and I will be doing tests on the water each day to see how it's doing. I know that it is food that has caused this - I've been overfeeding them lately as they seemed so hungry. I won't do that again as I want them to do really well and I love my little water babies! Lots of love from Liz in the UK xxx 🐟🇬🇧❤️

[@sirdukeusa3289]

Great video, I like the way you explained the ammonia cycle.

[@emmacaldwell2589]

Thank you, I am so relieved to have found this!

[@f8nomore]

Very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@irenevanderleer5710]

Top video. Thank you so much. Best example of how to get rid of ammonia. I’m an 80 y.o. woman and the water changes are a bit of a challenge. Lol started my aquarium 4 months ago and it’s going great. A 20 gallon tank. Again thank you!😊

[@thebackpackangler]

wow such a brilliant way of explaining it ! love the content bro you have helped me so much.

[@alexgonzalez6236]

Love it big thumbs up. Clear explanation

[@rohitdas490]

Thank you for making this video. The explanation was superb!

[@cristhianzxz]

Great info buddy, keep it up

[@danalackey1375]

Great video- very helpful!

[@buendiaoma]

Thank you very much my friend, you really explained what my problem is, everything you mentioned I'm doing today, I hope the cycle is completed soon.

[@josepharena8228]

Great information!!! I will definitely follow your instructions being that I am having a high ammonia issue with my new tank...

[@Michael10755]

Thanks for the video Cory!

[@eddvcr598]

This was super easy to understand. Thanks Cory!!

[@kilnimusic]

Thumps up for visual videos on topics, that beginners struggle with, and makes us feel stupid, when it´s still hard to understand after watching 50+ other videos. Thank you.

[@lolyfrenzy12]

You are a god of the fish hobby, thank you so much for sharing this knowledge for free!! I can’t thank you enough!

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

Thank you so much for this! I'm a visual learner and this helped me tons.

[@rexwater1]

Excellent!! Thank you Cory

[@718imag]

Such an awesome lesson thank you so much bro!! I needed this cory