Can You Complete the 1 Hour Challenge? - Fish Room Update Ep. 101

[@therineo7839]

Mr. Cory, with all due respect you are the dumbest; which is what makes you so great! Thank you for all that I have learned from your channel 1. For example, I have a 90 gal. Platty tank it's a cool idea so I did it. keep it up!

[@forestkuykendall5269]

Me to my kids* “Why do you watch other kids play video games on KZbin?” Also me* watches this entire video

[@MarliQQLuv]

At least you are perceptive enough to notice the irony. Some people go their whole lives without acknowledging any contradictions. I too had to stop making fun of the kiddos too for their entertainment choices. I didn't turn out too bad and my parents though all of my entertainment was garbage 😂😂

[@Linco15]

I was just talking to my wife about this same thing, ha! I don’t give them grieve about it anymore.

[@StudioGhibletz]

its the exact same as us watching this haha

[@Elquinjena]

It's 9 in the morning, do you know where your co op towel is? "You should always know where your towel is!"

[@josephkrug8579]

Yeah, according to the hitchhikers guide, that is vital :)

[@James-yv1qq]

The co-op towel is a must in every fish room. It surprisngly soaks up a lot of water considering the size of the towel. Its mostly great for drying your hands, wiping your aquarium glass, etc.

[@erintayyar2130]

Just like to say you guys are excellent! My Dad was a life long aquarist but passed away in 2015. Now that I'm into the hobby I'm looking at your videos to give me the advice I need that I can't now get from my Dad. So glad to be a member! 😊

[@AquariumCoop]

*Have you been doing the 1-hour challenge or will you start today?* Also, if you enjoyed Cory's urban fish farm, don't forget to check out the last time we explored master breeder Dean's fish room: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWqQeIiOqdKnhMk*

[@aizekcasaubon2328]

My tanks are in my living room, so I spend much of my time with them, but I still just pull up a chair to watch them individually. They bring me so much joy and serenity.

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

Been doing 3 different 'one hour challenges' each day for the last month. Unexpected spawning has definitely been worth it though! Aquarium care is self-care, and a reminder to slow down and be fully present.

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

As for the fish losses: After every move that includes a change in water sources, I have lost up to 10% of my established stock. I have had the fewest losses in this particular spawning, and I attribute the success to your recommendation to get snails in all tanks and to encourage algae growth to help keep the water clean. I noticed that you only lost fish in the tubs with zero algae. Maybe a little bit of new tank syndrome due to the move?

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

OMG!!! Yes please!!! Come to NM, the Land of Enchantment would love to have you speak!!!! (Plus, our governor actually followed the guidelines in the pandemic playbook, so it's a little safer to travel here).

[@jalennewkirk8427]

@@aizekcasaubon2328 mine too!

[@rachelyanney9768]

I like just coming along with you and listening to your “train of thought” narrative. You pass on a lot of info, helps me fully flesh out the fish care flowchart in my head…👍🏻

[@darekhomyer6044]

I get a little jumpy when I see that cory posted i get exited. No matter what it is. Cory you are my absolute favorite aquarium channel and I love what you do.

[@joshszooofanimals5416]

Definitely correct 👌

[@QU35TIONZcc]

100% agree

[@thebamafins8589]

Spot on.

[@psychedelichippocampus6226]

Ladybird is so pretty, her tail looks like the train on a formal gown.

[@melinariddle4682]

Cory, you and your amazing company is one of the biggest reasons my partner and I have have really gotten into the fish keeping hobby, and why our interest in fish keeping has expanded. My boyfriend watches at least 4 to 6 of your videos a day. He always looks to your videos for advice on our 6 tanks. He's especially getting more into breeding lately. We really appreciate you and all that your company provides people in the hobby. We absolutely love all your content, especially videos on your new fish room, seeing all your changes and updates, keep on posting!! 😁👍

[@johannessordfarne4553]

I just love love LOVE this! It is exactly what I want to see. Yay! Having no fish (now), living in far far away, no job, and missing my beloved lurcher (Whippet /Border Collie) who passed away in november, I have been struggling with Covid (and now Postcovid)... I feel a bit sad and lost. But. Here I can tag along and hang out in your fishroom. I learn things, I feel welcome, the tone and rythm is (are?) both calming and uplifting, wholesome and curious. You all show respect for the animals, and for every single 11 year old guppy owner as well as nerms. You show open minds and strive for quality. Bravo! I hope you'll invite all of us in again to your Happy Hour of Fishy Business. / a fan in Sweden

[@luisvasquez8690]

Just made my first order with you guys after watching you guys for about a month!! Can’t wait to receive your products!! So excited and love the content!!

[@spencerflynn1722]

Love it! My fishroom became my office with a recent job change and I'm not only taking care of my fish better, but it's pulled me back into the hobby quite a bit!

[@aryah1513]

When fish die and there's no obvious signs, you should consider things that humans die from like heart attack, stroke, circulation problem, so many things can be going on that we never find out about.

[@gregvanfleet5586]

Lol I'm already 45 min into my "hour" have about 3 more hours to go!

[@alextaylor2883]

Haha same

[@mattkinsella9856]

I really LOVE these longer videos and updates of your fish room / fish farm. I should become a member but I've never been a member of any channel before and I'm behind the times so I'm a bit slow on that.

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

Matt, I took the plunge into membership last month. Worth every one of the 499 pennies. ;-)

[@AquariumCoop]

No pressure. If you join great if not great :)

[@peteriverson4682]

Loved the long form video format especially after looking forward to seeing the fish farm up and running for so long!

[@awfullogic]

I bred fish back in the '80's and got out. Not for good reasons. I decided that I wanted to breed fish again. I found you, and a bunch of other knowledgeable people here at KZbin. I've got 7 aquariums and have yet to buy any fish. I am so thankful for all that you do. I'm disabled, so I don't have much money, and almost everything I have is used, and most people were throwing away. All I can ask from you, is for you keep being you!

[@stevesmith1894]

My favorite style/topic of video just an old school fishroom tour/vlog!!!!

[@jimmyreese4740]

Amazing video reminds of old school videos with Cory and a camera. Love the new fish room!

[@stevesmith1894]

I agree, I miss the old daily dose videos as well!!!

[@sarahwoodring5587]

I love this longer format! There's so much information that you just drop in casual narration that you might not include in a more focused video. More, please!!

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

I actually completed the challenge for an entire month! Saved my sanity with 2 relative's deaths in under a week , and a friend being hospitalized. Aquariums are therapy again, thank you Cory.

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

Going to keep with it this time. Actually going to add a couple more pico tanks: a dedicated infusoria tank and a dedicated daphnia (as soon as my culture arrives).

[@audrameyer9558]

I love this video! I spend a minimum of an hour a day in my fishroom. I have Fibromyalgia, and fishkeeping has helped my health in so many ways. No more prescribed meds!The joy I get produces that much serotonin in my body. It has been a life changer for me and has intrigued my doctors as well.

[@BossAquatics]

*I can spend one hour just staring at my fish in the fish room lol*

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

Gotta get the hands in, lol

[@BossAquatics]

​ * @Torrey Brooks-Mauga *oh i do, i just spend the first hour staring & thinking about future plans.*

[@joshszooofanimals5416]

Same here lol

[@BarcodeProject777]

so truee

[@armouredjester1622]

I can spend an hour just watching my corydoras

[@AndrewsAncientAnimals]

More videos like this Cory! Love to see your progress on the fish room

[@GreyBeardJedi]

I love the longer content...fascinated by diy builds. Using items differently than designed...it a maker path, But with Biology...please continue Cory...love your stuff.

[@ReneesZooTube]

I spent an hour with my guppies this morning. I watch my Mutt Guppies and see what colors and patterns are showing up. I decide which crosses I'm going to set up next, which I do every 6 weeks now. Then I moved some males out of one tank and got a new male into that tank for another cross I was wanting to do. I can easily spend an hour a day just looking at my fish and thinking and planning, let alone any feeding and maintenance.

[@nickcarter1953]

These are my favorite style video. Seeing whats going on in someones fishbroom to inspire me to spend more time and be more creative with my own fishroom

[@bananafloat27]

This super-soothing video was the perfect thing to listen to while on a gnarly drive home from the federal office downtown.

[@stealthswim223]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, I like the small talk and showing the little things that go on day to day.

[@bk2pla]

The 1 hour challenge! Wait, how was this 51.42 minutes! 🙀 Magic the Jimmying! 😸 This was totally fun!!

[@Shelzbells]

Maybe if I spend an hour with my fish, I will get "back into" them. Im so close to just selling all of my tanks right now. Aside of that, it was nice to spend some time listening to you talk about yours, and spend time with you in your fish room. Havent seen you in awhile.

[@michelerogers5017]

I cannot wait to see you down under hopefully our borders will open next year. I have learnt a lot from both you and Dean. Really love just wandering through your fish room. I am building a new place so I am fish poor and will be resetting things up at the new place. So I can relate to the amount of work you have been putting into the new fish room and the move. It is hard work. Love the new setup.

[@joealyjim3029]

I rate how you still almost forgot to move the pleco, thats some top tier procrastinating 😂😂

[@alanpitkeathly3055]

The part with the eel feeding was so cool Cory, thanks for that 👍

[@RhonaMcGillDiamondsandPearls7]

Hi Cory! I especially enjoy the banter you share with Dean when you do a tour, looking at each other's tanks and totes. You can pick up some invaluable information, even little things, like how Dean hangs his spawning mobs for perfect positioning using one of those stick on air tube holders. I loved your visit to Gary's Rainbow Fish breeding set up too!

[@tinadorminy4086]

LOVE THIS OLD TIME VIDEO!!! Don’t stop making them!!! You are amazing as always. Been busy with a new job and haven’t been able to watch hit at home with Covid so enjoying time to catch up!! Love you and all you have done for this hobby!!

[@SassyHippo]

I can’t do an hour a day because I’m putting so much effort and time into other big goals like finishing my engineering degree, losing weight, finishing the work in my house, organizing and decluttering my house, and a couple other projects. I enjoyed the longer format so I could watch while doing my housework and I carved an entire brisket. Lol. I am now going to dedicate time weekly to repairing the 250 gallon tank. It’s a dream in my fish keeping to turn this into a large nano tank. So I’ll commit to 2 hours weekly with my current fish and this tank project. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@shesellsfish]

Love these old school wander the fishroom talking about all kinds of things. 👍💓👍

[@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things]

I can already tell that this is gonna be a good one!

[@dagnal1367]

Even though I can't own an aquarium at the moment, I'm still enjoying the hobby vicariously through your videos. Thank you Cory!

[@I0nlyRunFactory]

I crush my flakes to be small enough for my Embers,WCMM and Endlers, to be able to eat. I feed them 3 times a day. That's a decent time-sink right there. Diatom outbreak in the endler tank has become a bit of a chore too. I easily spend 3x as much time admiring as I do working on it though.

[@QU35TIONZcc]

I love the random swordtail toat, there were some really great colors in there

[@andrewbreuninger6993]

Loved seeing the fish-room update

[@MasterPhotographer]

It’s great seeing how your fish room are coming along!

[@Charlie-zt8ei]

That stand is AMAZING!!!! I want one! I also love those whiptails. I would love if Dean works his magic and breeds those.

[@TerraMagnus]

"If you don't have a stool like this in your fish room, you need one." Count me among those who would be happy to have a fish room! Living vicariously here.

[@armouredjester1622]

I don't know your situation, but you would be surprised at what you can do A) cheaply and/or B) in a small space

[@TerraMagnus]

@@strangepetscmty I've been an aquarist for about 45 years now. I've got a pretty good handle on it. What I don't have is a home where this would be safe or feasible.

[@chia_pet7121]

Get the rolling stool and mechanic's creeper two piece set. The stool for the daytime, and the creeper when it gets to the point you can't stand up, or don't want to stand up.

[@conorkiser5727]

This channel is easily one of the most helpful/informative if not the most helpful/informative channel and has helped me a ton and I also got some epic plants and fertilizer from their website and can’t wait to get some more. Great work Cory and the aquarium coop, keep up the great work 👍🏽

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

With 2.5 fish rooms, 50+ tanks, almost ready to add another 29 tanks, my hands are wet 6-10 hours daily... Also own & operate a lawn service business, work it from 5am-10am... fishrooms get the rest of my time... awake at 4am daily, in bed between 8-10pm... thanks again for your awesomeness...! Keep it up...!!!

[@gabijones2445]

We should all be so lucky to have a Dean who works for candy. Moving is exhausting and stressful; glad you are close to getting back to "normal". Take care, stay well.

[@American-Jello]

Goldfish must have reached his expiration date. RIP little goldfish!

[@FinnegansFish]

I live in Canada and just bought easy green. Cost me more but I wanted to support you and give it a try!

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

Glad you were able to get some!!!

[@AquariumCoop]

Just wanted to let you know, we now ship to Canada on our website with restrictions on electronics, foods, meds, and plants. www.aquariumcoop.com

[@kilnimusic]

Don´t under estimate what you call "filler videos", they are inspirational and fun. It´s because of them I got interested in different species.

[@Notevenone]

I agree with you on canister filters. So inconvenient and people tend to forget them and they’re a pain to clean.

[@ahappyappple]

I'm a fan of the longer videos! They give me a "podcast" style thing to have on while doing chores and such.

[@Shane585]

I love the longer videos you put out where you get more behind the scene content. You are living the dream. Keep it up!

[@shellyworks5606]

I have a 20 gal, 3- 10 gals, 1- 5 gal, 4- 3 gal Nano tanks, total of 9, n every day I send 1 hr feeding, watching 👀 my 🐟🐠🎏, I love it!! It puts me at peace with my life.. 😌 Love all the videos you ❤ do...

[@jalennewkirk8427]

I've been waiting for this video since you started talking about the 1 hr challenge on the live stream. Loved it! Thanks Cory!

[@richardstephens3327]

Thank you for making the long format. Lots of great info and nice seeing the progress. I do have two ideas for you as far as a fun meetup. Have some sort of a contest or something were people can get the opportunity to help you for an afternoon in the fish room. I know there is a lot to consider with something like that, but speaking for my self spending a few hours helping you build and outfit the room while picking your brain would be an amazing experience. Second, many aquariums around the country are available for special events. It would be a blast to spend some time with you and other enthusiast looking at tanks way outside of the general hobby and talking to the staff on the similarities and differences in scale.

[@rachelcarline2367]

I love this style of video. Living through you as I can't have a fish room of my own yet.

[@sandygk53]

Listening to your passion for fish is a blast!! I've learned so much from you and your videos. I've only been a member for less than a month and I hope I can get to see you in the smaller events. Thanks for your knowledge and practicality.

[@SpencerJ289]

Cory I love all the chicken nuggets jokes you bust out so nonchalantly. We have a lot on commons between chicken nuggets, love for fish, and King of the Hill.

[@cosmoplakat9549]

Lately I've been spending close to an hour a day just watching my fish.

[@joshszooofanimals5416]

Same here lol

[@porterproductions5565]

That’s my favorite part!

[@BarcodeProject777]

not a bad thing at all, that's good to notice if something drastically changes you'll be able to react in time

[@pauladonis3445]

More of these one hour formats please! This is something I’d watch on any day of the week!

[@GarboAquatics]

Definitely enjoyed the longer content this time around, feels like you're back in the cinderblock fishroom.

[@aizekcasaubon2328]

Am very much looking forward to your sturdy nets. I've some severum that will be going to a larger tank eventually, and I've been dreading it. Your nets might be just what I need.

[@ryansib8661]

I have 4 tanks and a pond I’m moving with and I’m overwhelmed, I couldn’t imagine how much of a process it is for you, plus the content. Keep up the great work Cory! We all appreciate it

[@JG-vn5fe]

Enjoyed spending this hour with you, Cory!!

[@terrymartins2552]

Really enjoyed the video. I love how Aquarium Co Op is creating a Fish Keeping Community. We have a LFS in Fall River, MA but no Clubs. Maybe in the future local chapters of Aquarium Co Op could be created for members and affiliated with your Company. Keep up the great work!!!

[@calebbrier5616]

There are a couple clubs here in MA just gotta find em tbh. One of them is the Worcester aquarium society iirc

[@user-ci2dq2ek9m]

This is hands down, my favorite video you have ever done. I think I'm going to set aside 20-40 minutes every other day for quality time with my tanks!

[@watchless_veracity]

Definitely appreciated this video. Life’s been busy and I haven’t been giving my fish the attention I’d like to lately. Gonna try and set an hour aside every day to work on (or simply just enjoy) them now!

[@celticbarry9877]

For fry in the tanks you could put a cylindrical tube type thing of plastic mesh small enough that only fry up to maybe 1cm can fit in and fill the inside of that with guppy grass so that fry will swim in and hide enticed in by the grass there but other fish cant fit in and it's all concealed neatly. Imagine it looking like a basketball net but just with smaller holes and standing in the tank, would also be good for shrimp so you could put shrimp in more tanks.

[@pranavhushe6069]

Omg This was crazy good I genuinely loved it Been waiting for something like it for so long

[@bobbob69696969696969]

Love this style of video with all the background stuff. Products in testing or about to come out. New ideas and your thoughts about improving a fishroom

[@chrishofmann3028]

Cory love the progress I cnt wait to see what the fishroom looks like a year from now and all the crazy fish you are breeding

[@jackiescoggins8779]

I like videos like this!!! Teaching on feeding, kove it,need it!!

[@angiemoore1741]

I love the long format. So many topics can be discussed and with greater detail. Thanks for another great video

[@taRmYg]

Back to the start of it all. Cory, a camera and his fish room. Love it! Definitely want to see more videos like this!

[@kimberlyb8]

Tanks always look so much bigger when you show the side view. Lady Bird has so much space and I am happy she is doing so well. Great update. Enjoyed watching your hour in the fish room.

[@hunterbrown7200]

This is the type of video I always look forward to. The good long in depth day to day operations.

[@MaryK4242]

Sweet! I will def be needing a new net! Nice Fish Farm Cory. Thanks for sharing.

[@vampgaia]

I enjoy the long format videos. Ladybird has gotten BIG! I enjoy hearing that crunch when Murphy eats, now we get a crunching Ladybird too. The Co-Op towels are very nice. I have 2 or 3 now. I also like the old ones with the hooks. I have quite a few of those as well. I’m looking forward to the new fish nets!

[@HKLuterman]

My favorite kind of video! Looking forward to buying those nets.

[@drewoverley8010]

This was good to watch. After my last Aquarium Coop order I’m going to have to spend at least an hour getting new stuff set up.

[@jonathanw5771]

Please keep these going. Binged all the videos from your last room build. Looking forward to the new room.

[@johnlasco894]

This was a really good view into your day. I'm definitely liking this format. I have 1 main tank, a nursery tank, a quarantine tank, and a plant grow out tank....with a new tank in the works. Please show more about swordtails. They are my absolutely favorite fish, especially the red velvet.

[@laurag1076]

Cory I've just started working from home. And I put my tank on my custom built desk. Right next to my monitors. It's so great. I now spend 8- 9 hrs in front of my fish!!!! I even got to see my gourami spitting water. Which I've never seen!

[@ErikWhyRock]

I am loving the new fish room! You are super serious about beating Bob in ping pong!!

[@PlantedAquaria]

Always inspiring Cory, I'm sure many has learned so much from you. Spreading your love and knowledge over here in Canada 🍁

[@Sashaaa17]

Loved the long style video! 😁 I usually spend a couple hours a day tending to my fish. They are so great for my mental health and overall well being. I find setting aside time each day for your fish hobby benefits not only the fish, but you as well. 🐠

[@grahamkool6519]

I spend an hour working on my mini pond today. Love the long videos while i spend time with fish

[@CovertBazinga]

I love this longer content! Feels really personal and behind-the-scenes and I learned a ton! Appreciate all you do and alllll the time and knowledge you are willing to share! Also, love my Aquarium Co-Op towel!!!! Like, the most!

[@523jbarrett]

I wish I wasn’t on the opposite side of the states. That bin of guppies is amazing. They are my favorite 🤩

[@cem174]

I like this long format. It has a very casual friendly vibe to it.

[@mperry2906]

Two things: 1) fantastic colors on your mutt guppies and those amazing red platies, and 2) seeing how much you feed makes me think maybe all my fish are underfed!

[@chrismgd01]

The hour long video was awesome. I really enjoyed spending the hour in the fish room with you. I hope you continue these types of videos.

[@dawninman4593]

I spent at least an hour just watching the little surprise cory babies I found while I was feeding this evening.

[@Jen-ky6ly]

Loved this style of video! Felt like we were all there in the fish farm with you hanging out. Can’t wait to see more 🙂 Also, love Dean’s little floating goldfish plant. So neat. Would be cool in my barrel pond!

[@Notevenone]

Really enjoying this 1 hour challenge. It’s nice to see you relaxed and doing routine work. 😀

[@mercedesortiz3818]

I watch your channel all the time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I can watch for hours👍🏻