If you would like to learn more about how we clean our sponge filters check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKGXapual8Zjm7s If you want more Aquarium Science check out this video on how pH and temperature impact fish health: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIOwp5qIbcSmiNE Here is the EPA Paper: www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-09/documents/nitrification_1.pdf Here is the ASM Paper: aem.asm.org/content/aem/57/11/3399.full.pdf Also, our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics For more cool behind the scenes stuff consider becoming a member! kzbin.info/door/YVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTAjoin If you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel! kzbin.info/door/PEZk1MpOTGiBVh6BtWjlRg
@davidsenger76943 жыл бұрын
I've always cleaned my sponge filters like that. Now I feel better that someone else does it like me!
@woodworkerroyer84973 жыл бұрын
Have you done a video on how to clean a QT tank after a fish died in it from something? Would just doing a couple 100% water changes and running untreated tap water through the system for a couple 5 hours kill everything that needs killing? Or would it just ruin the cycle, and do nothing to whatever killed the fish? (He had ich, which I treated with salt, but died before it was totally cured. And I have no idea what killed him in the end.)
@aquienpuedainteresar41883 жыл бұрын
@@woodworkerroyer8497 I believe that he preferred to use a bleach solution to kill all pathogens and start from scratch. It will kill your cycle but it is the safest way.
@rebecca12073 жыл бұрын
@@davidsenger7694 I'm really happy that Jason did this video and explained why it is ok to clean this way. Because I do clean my filter this way also, I guess we aren't alone after all.
@martyborst56453 жыл бұрын
@David Senger. I just experimented cleaning the sponges from my hang on back filter with tap water. It is so much less time consuming for me to do it this way. It had no negative effects! Thanks for your comment. Sincerely, Marty Borst 🐠😁
@jdwilliams72493 жыл бұрын
Definitely keep the science series vids coming! I love learning the “why” behind doing what we do! “Because it’s always been done that way” never sits well with me, as an answer! Thanks for another great video!
@ThePythonPit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being a hobbyist that uses science, instead of hear-say and old wives' tale. In addition, that you for the community you created and the members as well.
@bellion0283 жыл бұрын
Feel Like Jason is one of the smartest hobbyists on youtube
@mikecovey44983 жыл бұрын
That’s cause he literally is
@martyborst56453 жыл бұрын
@ Herman. I agree. I use to listen to another Live Stream but they don’t get to the point. Jason is a wizard when it comes to fish keeping.😃
@marypaigeflynn45123 жыл бұрын
I love the science.. behind the why 👍😁 What Jason and Joanna bring us you can take it to the bank 🙏❤️
@Gk226322 жыл бұрын
I think he’s the most qualified as far as education goes
@Artinthefeels3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you covered this! I've been rinsing mine in tap water for 10+ years now without any issues. I've had a lady literally yell at me for it and call me all kinds of rude things. I wish all the people in the hobby would watch your videos! Also, I would LOVE to see more aquarium science videos 🤓
@seancallaghan95293 жыл бұрын
Felt like I was at work watching this. I’m a water plant operator and appreciate the insight you give your audience with our drinking water standards! You’ve got a new subscriber
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you being here!
@janecre10253 жыл бұрын
At last someone who talks sense. I am tired of hearing bad advice in the Facebook groups. I have been cleaning my filters under the tap for 35+ yrs and my tanks are flourishing
@farmert96793 жыл бұрын
Excellent advise. Simply Excellent. You should be a teacher.
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Good thing I am - haha
@aqualoaquarium71953 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you covered this topic and it’s coming from someone with a legit scientific background with a reputable research article. Thanks!
@onebluemonster239 Жыл бұрын
Love it when and experience and science come together and give practical advice especially in a world increasingly full of overnight ‘experts’
@josephortiz29783 жыл бұрын
Game changer! Thanks Jason! I believe you single handedly just saved fish hobbyists a huge amount of time with regards to tank maintenance. Great stuff!
@wlawhead3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, love the info based in science and not the aquarium police who think tap water kills everything immediately, keep up the great work
@jaredl22393 жыл бұрын
Love your scientific analysis and the studies you show us! Debunking myths, this series should be called FyshBusters.
@awilson15783 жыл бұрын
Since I saw you do this I started with mine. Have had absolutely no issues.
@forteanfish3 жыл бұрын
Great video! As a social science teacher, I appreciate you backing up your claims with sources! I've been doing this forever too with no harm.
@maggieyu60233 жыл бұрын
I love how you have insights that are against the grain and you educate us as to why and you show is how it works in your fish room. Ty!!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@plantsandfish55122 жыл бұрын
These science style videos are the reason I started watching your channel years ago. It was like finding gold getting information from an actual Biologist! I keep the dream alive that you’re going to create two separate channels, a fish nerd channel where you get deep into aquarium science and a second channel where you host family friendly videos with your lovely wife.
@TharangaUdagedara Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for breaking it down. really helpful and what I most appreciate is you replying to comments as early as possible. Thanks again!
@corrosive723 жыл бұрын
I have been washing my filters in the sink for 25yrs now and have never had a problem with it
@fleshanthos3 жыл бұрын
35 years here
@shutitfukface2 жыл бұрын
@@fleshanthos your mom here!
@elmee963 жыл бұрын
I love people that use facts!! Great video Jason. Too many people out their being selfnamed experts.
@aquamind99963 жыл бұрын
I believe in science! Love it when facts and logic are applied to common practices. Never be afraid to question why
@jamesmorningstar52173 жыл бұрын
Nice, we have been cleaning ours with tap water and people kept telling us that we were wrong. I liked seeing the science of it, thanks!
@MarliQQLuv3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you didn't listen. I think people shouldn't offer their opinions unless you ask or indicated there was a problem.
@j.t.cooper29637 ай бұрын
36 years of cleaning filters this way and I have never had a tank crash.
@PrimeTimeAquatics7 ай бұрын
Good to hear!
@lynnducker Жыл бұрын
Yes please. More science. That was very informative.. I always have enjoyed knowing the science behind what I do.
@wendihamlett1053 жыл бұрын
Love the way you explain the science and rational of fish keeping. No high falutin snobbery. Love it that you take the time to edumicate us common folks. In all seriousness thank you!!! (yes I spelled it edumaicate on porpose lol)
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Too funny - thank you :-)
@dgstanks74473 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’ve been cleaning the sponge filters in my shrimp tanks under the faucet as well for years without a problem.
@timw.82253 жыл бұрын
I`ve done it for decades with chlorinated water without an issue. I now have well water and still use this method with no problems. Good stuff !!!!
@aquienpuedainteresar41883 жыл бұрын
Love this Aquarium Science Friday videos. Since you mentioned that you do this I being doing it myself with no problems.
@DoctorBiscuit3 жыл бұрын
Impressive video, I've been doing this for years cleaning in tap water and have never had a problem even though most KZbinrs will be against it. Nice to see what is actually happening in the science
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad it works well for you too!
@johnjwedrall42902 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video . Gets filters cleaner, quicker and still safe for fish. 😊👍
@PiedmontTropicals6 ай бұрын
Just saw this video. Great job! I work at a Waste Water Plant, which uses biological filtration. Its just a giant aquarium filter that filters millions of gallons of water a day. We do what we call "waisting" which helps get rid of the older bugs. Younger bugs do a better job of nitrification than older ones. So technically its good to kill off some of the bugs to make room for new ones.
@trueenvy2452 жыл бұрын
These videos where you directly reference study’s I absolutely love!
@solarkingronnie7113 жыл бұрын
I use alot of spong filters and canister filter iv not been able to get everything clean in a bucket of tank water or 3.. I clean with tap water for ten years iv been@it for 40years# and no worries! Be safe! Enjoy the Aquarium Life!!#
@lots33ml3 жыл бұрын
This information is a game changer i was doing this for years before i found out it was wrong and dangerous and started to use tank water to clean my sponges. It made my maintenance a real pain in the a## now i know why i never lost anything and can go back doing things the way i was and make my life much easier. Thanks Jason see now this is exactly why i watch you're podcast. Later brother.
@nextdooraquatics50133 жыл бұрын
I use to clean the sponges in my canister with tap water, for years, until I read that I should be using tank water or dechlorinated water. Ironically, I never had a single issue in that tank. Great info as always. ❤️
@Trains-With-Shane Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for Science! I've always argued that a clogged sponge isn't very useful no matter how much bacteria there is in it. The only time I ever had pause to cleaning my filter media in tap water was when the chlorine content was so high that it smelled like swimming pool water. And I wasn't drinking that, either! lol. What I did in that instance was to fill up a small bucket, drop a little bit of water dechlorinate in, and then washed my filters. But I think I've only done that... twice.. in 2 decades. And it was more of just peace of mind rather than having to worry about re-running tests outside of my normal routine. I really appreciate the posting of the documents and their review, here!
@Hayato2343 жыл бұрын
I usually do 50% water changes when I clean my filters (so I just use that water for convenience) BUT I really appreciate this video and the science behind it! Many hobbyists are slow to adopt newer, better, ideas. Too often, advice is based on anecdotal evidence or laymen's 'logic' that isn't fully fleshed out or educated. It's something I've always been uncomfortable with. So please keep making videos like this! Let's push this hobby into the future!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Man that’s some awesome info! And thanks for showing the “science” behind it. Aka proof lol that’s why I love this hobby, always learning and growing. 💪
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RichsDYI3 жыл бұрын
7 years keeping fish and I’ve always cleaned them in the sink. Never had any issues.
@heldersanches3 жыл бұрын
So good to see science based information on a hobby full of myths. Congratulations, excellent video!
@spacepanda0002 жыл бұрын
I am new to fish keeping and I have always heard/read that tap water was a nono. This was video was so helpful!
@rachelschildman23272 жыл бұрын
YES! SCIENCE! Love to hear the science behind the hobby, thanks Jason!
@PrimeTimeAquatics2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@soundpitchblack3 жыл бұрын
As a biology major and doctorate level science based field (clinical) I love these series. Keep them coming!!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Cool - good luck!
@MasterPhotographer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the “science” behind the reality of the situation!
@VisualAiz Жыл бұрын
This explanation reminds me of time dependent microbial killing in pharmacology when we talk about pharmakodynamics. Great video sir!
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
Fun stuff!
@rickfromthecape31353 жыл бұрын
This is why Jason is my go to guy for things microbiology... ;-)
@noelbrucker1353 жыл бұрын
Definitely enjoying the science series! And definitely going to start making my life and filter maintenance a little easier based on this...
@marypaigeflynn45123 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated this video Jason. Today I was doing maintenance on my daughter's aquarium and I needed this. Thank you for all you doing share! 👍💯🙏❤️🌿🐟🌿
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lewashcliffe2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jason, for this smart and tremendously helpful video. I've wondered about this myself, and you've done a great job of explaining. No more plastic bags! Thank you!
@PrimeTimeAquatics2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@adkgaladkgal17993 жыл бұрын
Yes please more aquarium science, very helpful, appreciate it, better understanding is better!
@catfishcave3793 жыл бұрын
44,000,000,000,000,000 thank yous for making this video. I have been cleaning my bio media this way for over 40 years and have never had a problem! Other studies will show that the thorough cleaning on a sponge will help new bacteria grow; and new bacteria is more efficient at the nitrifying process. You covered all the bases too! New tanks, bacteria everywhere, don’t clean everything at same time..... thank you! I will no longer have to write a book in comment sections anymore; I can simply say, Jason says....and give a link Did I say thank you???
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@michellep38142 жыл бұрын
I am getting flashbacks to when I used to he in my summer college courses, but I love the video. I found it very helpful.
@genxjason3 жыл бұрын
Love the science based videos. Thanks!
@patriziabeaucage2583 жыл бұрын
I've been rinsing my all my spong filters in tap water since your last video on the subject and you are 100% right...there has been 0 negative side affects on my bb and my cycle. Thanks for another great video
@dl36883 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! Love when science shows us the proper way!
@SassyHippo3 жыл бұрын
Yet again loving it! To be fair I’m a big nerd. This was sciency enough without being out of reach. You also explain things very well. I’ll be reading this article as well. Thank you!
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear :-)
@carlowehermosa9563 жыл бұрын
Great scientific share Jason! It makes a lot of sense coz bacterias live everywhere inside our tanks! Thank you!👍🏼
@finnwiggles283 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! Follow the Science. LOL! This is how I've always cleaned my filters for the last 40 yrs...Zero issues.
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@kelleyforeman3 жыл бұрын
Well done, Jason! I rinse my filter under the tap, too.
@markhunter22443 жыл бұрын
Very good to know. Really enjoying these informative Friday video’s 🤓
@DeformedDevices2 жыл бұрын
Great video. LOVE the real science, chemistry and biology to understand the process. Important to understand the complete process.
@CherokeeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
I've always had a rule as long as you don't rinse the sponge in tap water and do to big of a water change at the same time Then it won't remove to much and or deplete the total needed amount of bennificial bacteria to handle to the complete bio load in the system. Thank you for the video
@adkgaladkgal17993 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you this makes cleaning my sponges so much easier, thank you very much!
@greatlakestropicals53803 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining this to people from a scientific standpoint. I have been keeping and breeding tropical fish as well as koi and goldfish for over 40 years and I always clean my filter media the same way you do using tap water. I maintain over 30 aquariums and a koi pond and have never had any issues using this method. I try to explain to people that they will not destroy their biological filtration during a brief rinse in tap water like you demonstrated. Thanks for the great information you provide to the hobby!
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad it works for you too!
@anthonyragan26963 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. This is the kind of video I come to KZbin for.
@ReidDeCardes2 жыл бұрын
I do appreciate this type of video. It’s important to understand the why behind the how
@michaelwigen13603 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up on your science videos, more please.
@Aquadiction3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the entertainment as normal, keep them coming
@Coyne.Wilcox3 жыл бұрын
These are exactly the kinds of videos I need! Thank you!
@FlyingBystander8 ай бұрын
I clean my sponge filters in the vacuum of space. Sometimes you just have to be sure. Great info as always. Cheers
@PrimeTimeAquatics8 ай бұрын
😂😀
@karenwolfsen3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information. I also rinse in tap water and have never had an issue. Now I know why. Thank you.
@dlockwo23 жыл бұрын
These Aq. Science Series videos are the best thing you've ever done - and that's already a really high bar. Thanks for helping to remove some of the nonsense and pseudoscience that surrounds some aspects of this hobby. You rock!
@justinavery40472 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I don't have to save old dirty tank water anymore. I will probably get around to cleaning my sponge filter more often now too.
@jennifermartin5063 жыл бұрын
I see all that beautiful stuff that is good for my potted plants going down the drain. Love these educational videos.
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Too - funny. That's a great point. :-)
@lizzieb63113 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for helping me become an “aquarist”. Your content is amazingly informative and you’re my go-to when I have a concern or need help. Exciting news... I just got my first Multis!!! Six wee little fish that I’ve been on a waiting list for about 10 months. Picked them up yesterday from Imperial Tropicals (I live about 10 miles from them) and they are already beginning to choose their shells and two are beginning to “landscape” their chosen areas. They are ADORABLE!!! I began with Guppies and Bettas and had such success with them I decided to take the leap to Cichlids. I live in a hard water, high PH region so I selected the Multis. I set up my 20 gal based upon your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
That's so cool! Thanks for being here.
@BenAfricanCichlids3 жыл бұрын
No one can argue with facts so yes please keep the science comming.
@jeffstalter3923 жыл бұрын
The new science series is great. love this style of video. The science behind keeping fish is one of the reason I got started in the hobby
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@frankschindler70733 жыл бұрын
Wow ! You are the first person I have heard saying this. Thank God because it has been what I've always preached and been judged for my beliefs. Great video as always 🇨🇦 you have my love 👍 in a fish way .... Lol
@TheDetailer1233 жыл бұрын
Finally someone explains this!!!! Jason for President!
@cichlidman5593 жыл бұрын
Do this all the time never had issue Thanks
@lukebfox3 жыл бұрын
Another very practical video, in my opinion you are probably one of the best aquatic youtubers out there
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you being here.
@kylelockton562 жыл бұрын
4 ppm chlorine water is on the very strong side as well. its around 1.2-1.5 ppm where I live so its gonna need a way longer contact time to kill all those beneficial bacteria. Great video, thanks for the content!!
@bobvance99123 жыл бұрын
Excellent breakdown! Yes, more please!
@martyborst56453 жыл бұрын
I started doing this technique based on one of your latest videos. I was a bit nervous but everything turned just as good as when I the clean the sponge in a 5 gallon of tank water. This process is much less time consuming. Thanks Jason! Sincerely, Marty Borst (P:S Some how I seemed to have lost my 10 month badge. 😢)
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you are no longer on the members list? Maybe double check?
@martyborst56453 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics I will.
@montesmith54883 жыл бұрын
I love that you are covering the science
@jro303ortega3 жыл бұрын
I still want to take the animal behavior collage aquarium maintenance course and continue learning everything including saltwater and ponds. I like this kind of video thank you!
@davidriddick49053 жыл бұрын
Love the use of science in your videos. If you think about it, our aquariums are the result of an effective science experiment.
@thebiotopes2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, thanks for this video! I have done the same thing for years and have never had any issues. I appreciate you giving the science behind the practical. Keep it up!
@waterkeeping29393 жыл бұрын
I for one really enjoy the sciencey (if that's not a word it can be for this post) videos. They're great for debunking myths.
@goozzfraaabaa2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely enjoy learning the science behind marine biology. Long time hobbyist. 👍
@brianlaniewicz31013 жыл бұрын
Thank you for incorporating some science into your videos, not just this one but others as well! Greatly appreciated.
@NiX_aKi3 жыл бұрын
Yes please! I love aquarium science! Ted Judy also wash his sponges thru tap
@darrylmoore58473 жыл бұрын
That was really interesting. I love the deeper science videos.
@shutitfukface2 жыл бұрын
Your mom does too!
@rodneywalat89563 жыл бұрын
Definitely keep the Aquarium Science coming. I learn so much from your channel. Everyday I drool in anticipation of another video. You (and that includes Johanna's Small Scape channel) and Aquarium Co-Op are my favorite channels.
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ejfishes76103 жыл бұрын
I do the same process Jason, never had any issues. Keep ‘em coming!
@PrimeTimeAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! You're part of the club too :-)
@gregghorner91073 жыл бұрын
Yep, I have rinsed filter media in tap water for 20 years not with no ill effects. A quick rinse and back in the filter it goes. I also don't agonize over the changing water being the exact temperature. No need, so long as it is reasonably close.
@aloratalyn3 жыл бұрын
For over 20 years I've kept fish, and have always rinsed my filter media with the tap. The filter is my mechanical filtration, and the tank contents are my biological.
@EirikrThorvaldsson3 жыл бұрын
This is my thinking and ultimately why the articles about chloramine and bacteria aren’t really relevant. You could replace your filter media completely every day and your tank will still be cycled because you would just force all the bacteria to live in other high flow areas of your tank.
@ds7559 ай бұрын
Thank you. It is so great to see the science behind why.🎉