Love this! Hearing your gorgeous Dalmatian’s click clacking on the floor and your wife apologising for offering you a sausage roll mid vid makes me love you guys more. Full of interesting and helpful tips as per usual 👍🏻
@dynamicdeadhead Жыл бұрын
Fish shop Matt!!! I’ve watched you on MD Fish Tanks for a while, and I just found out you have your own channel! You are by far my new favorite channel! Your videos are super helpful, and they’re put together really well. I’m learning stuff from your videos that I’ve not learned watching several different videos on the same topic. As you guys would say over there, you are “brilliant”!
@sandy123yr9 ай бұрын
Boy this was really helpful ! I love the air tubing idea 💡 I’ve struggled with small bits for years Totally running to my little three gallon to give it a try 👍🏻💕🐟🐠🐬
@ivanDaThug2 жыл бұрын
Another informative vid. Really enjoy your vids and the random events that pop up, dogs, wife, life, keeps it all real.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
🤣 thank you, I always laugh at the random events throughout my filming so like leaving them in ❤️❤️❤️
@MrAaroncissell2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully spot on. Love the spot cleaning tips. I used air line attached to a tong handled sponge glass cleaner with about 40mm hanging off the front to get in and around rocks and plants instead of reaching in. It can seem such a little boring subject, but so essential for fish health. Thanks Matt as always.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️ Yeah getting in those little gaps helps with keeping the aquarium clean because once the gap is full it just spills out into your aquarium.
@offbeatcricket7768Ай бұрын
Top information and loved your talking. Watching from India 😍
@antznnfx99222 жыл бұрын
The new scape is maturing out very nicely Matt! Amazing tips through and through - definitely going to be implementing these tips in the future! I’d love a video on how to properly use houseplants in an aquarium, I can’t seem to catch onto the videos that are currently out!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that's a cool idea for a video I will certainly put it on the list to do soon! ❤️❤️❤️
@antznnfx99222 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt Thank you for your consideration! Wish you and yours many a blessings! You deserve it!!
@shirleyvidito9676 Жыл бұрын
What a great idea!
@valeriee9532 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Matt! Great video as always! Your knowledge is so impressive, and I greatly appreciate that you’re sharing it with us. I learn something new each time you upload a video. I must say that I love the fact that your personality keeps peeping out more and more in each video as well. I can’t help but chuckle at times. Keep up the great work! Your editing is awesome also! 😎🥰🐠🌱😬🌱🐟🇺🇸
@lkawaiteacher2 жыл бұрын
Eat, sleep, and keep fish. Repeat daily. Sounds like my schedule. The tank looks great. Thanks for the info-nice video with real life behind the scenes.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah it's a great way to live 🤣🤣🤣
@BigShrimpin4162 жыл бұрын
The turkey baster is my best friend for getting between rocks and spot cleaning! Especially between big cleanings and water changes! 😊
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It's such a great tool to have.
@rcruz60252 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this even though I’ve seen a plethora of videos on the same subject . Great content ! Thanks
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️ I want to try and cover every fish keeping aspect eventually on the channel! ❤️
@adrianhand572 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt great video as always, I travelled up from Torquay to your shop yesterday and bought some fish, didn't get to say hello to you as you were all very busy but was great to see it in real life the Mrs was saying we should get another tank so happy days. Maybe up again soon.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear! Sorry I didn't get to say hi! Hopefully see you again soon then, now you need to make the hard decision of what fish for the next tank! 🤣🤣🤣
@Kaityscichlids2 жыл бұрын
I first started seeing you on MD Tanks channel but I'm absolutely loving your channel and style! Thank you for another awesome video Matt 👌
@nyteflyer50162 жыл бұрын
Great Video, really enjoyed it, keep it light and informative.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will never be serious in a video 🤣❤️
@viviennematon31632 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dilanmadusanka85682 жыл бұрын
Personally its a vital video for me ❤ Thanks matt 🙏
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@billhale1438Ай бұрын
A great way to do it. As my tank is 19 in deep I think I will try your idea with a longer pick up pipe if it increases the suction. The increased suction should not be a problem in picking up sand as the pipe will be longer. I think I may have to have to put a section of larger pipe to allow the return of the sand In doing this I will decrease the smaller pipe to maintain the same overalll length of the pipe. Oh what fun! I was a Landscape contractor so I still have lots of pipe and fittings Thanks Bill 10/11/24
@cwillox42532 жыл бұрын
Very informative and enjoyable to watch Matt 😊👍🏻
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@anandasouthard776010 ай бұрын
This is exactly the video I needed! Thank you Matt!
@caiocesar15042 жыл бұрын
I was legit wondering about this myself TODAY. My Amonia and Nitrate were building up even though i have a proper filter and do weekly water changes. Once i removed all my rocks and plants ( fake ones ) i could see the waste that had acumulated so i syphoned most of it. Some just wouldn't come out, too heavy for the syphon to pull... So i'll get a turkey baster for them and i'll add a adition pump to increase the water flow Thanks for the tips! Really helpfull
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
This is why I make the videos, I'm so so glad I could help! Maybe get a couple easy to keep live plants to help you with using up the waste.
@andypne54542 жыл бұрын
Good knowledge and clearly explained. Thanks.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@Inmemoryofsebastian11 ай бұрын
great idea with the narrow hose to get into small tight area.
@seansmith59042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help cleaning our dirty bottoms!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome! 🤣🤣🤣
@kdr10482 жыл бұрын
Just battled this in my 33 long. I added a 2nd filter on the other side and wow what difference! Great video 👍
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes that's the easiest option. ❤️
@delirious_bacon Жыл бұрын
Cheers for the upload. Knowledgeable and informative.
@1Kent2 жыл бұрын
Nice looking tank. I like that gravel vacuum, I suck on that tube like I'm trying to get gasoline out of a '56 Buick!
@kaptinkitten49112 жыл бұрын
another bangin video, good job matt 👍
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@bernardcheang2 жыл бұрын
Informative as usual. Thanks. Look forward to the next video!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@BGN_Aquariums2 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt. Cant wait for the next one
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
I've spent some time trying to catch up and get ahead of myself so hopefully soon! ❤️
@alaskangirl76752 жыл бұрын
You’re such a natural at this. Enjoying your videos.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@qpqp23392 жыл бұрын
great vid, i just got a new longer siphon which helps in gravel cleaning. i slacked on it before because my siphon was very wide and short, good for removing water fast but not great for cleaning the substrate. here's to nice clean bottoms!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 awesome, it's always good to have a clean bottom! ❤️
@bingbong64672 жыл бұрын
Nice lighting on that tank !
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@mdotschrody2 жыл бұрын
I love that shirt! I have white sand in my tanks and it used to drive me up a wall trying to keep it spotless lol. I do notice as they've matured there's less visible dirt because I have so many plants lol.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️ It sounds weird but if you are not to worried about the flawless look of white sand get a bag of gravel to scatter about on top. This doesn't get rid of the dirt but disguises it slightly in amongst the grains of gravel.
@johnjwedrall42902 жыл бұрын
Found your channel today and subscribed today 👍
@glynnlitherland546611 ай бұрын
Hi Matt. Loving the videos. Very informative. You mentioned shrimp. What shrimp would be good wirh Angel fish? Wasnt sure if they would eat them. Cheers
@DesignRobPearce Жыл бұрын
Nice explanation mate all makes sense to me. Gravel changed for me as soon as soil came in but MD bagging soil made life way easier splitting the two. Notice he doesn’t do that now…
@valeriee95322 жыл бұрын
Great video, Matt. Thanks for the tips.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@clairedoherty15792 жыл бұрын
You explain things so well! I am in love with this tank. Could you pretty please do a review of your kessil light? It looks amazing
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will certainly do a review very soon! ❤️❤️❤️
@clairedoherty15792 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt legend! Thank you!
@Sedition- Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the video, I've been having a detritus build up issue in my 10gallon betta tank and rather than disturb the sand with a gravel vac, I decided to just introduce a ton of cherry shrimp instead based off this video, luckily I've got a 100 or so in my shrimp tank and the group of 5 I added as a test are still alive and well because my betta is too slow to catch them.
@billbush12702 жыл бұрын
Your tank is so natural looking! I really like it. Question: Could you use a powerful airstone on a rigid piece of tubing to simply run like a wand around the floor of the tank, lifting debris into the filter's circulation so it could be taken out more efficiently? I know you don't want to disturb the bottom too much, so think of it as a reverse bidet!
@toriwilson69612 жыл бұрын
Love this idea!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this does work, we sometimes use something similar in the shop. Normally we leave the airstone in the aquarium and every day move it to a new location to help clean that bit.
@SS3paranormal2 жыл бұрын
Love this, everything explained perfectly well.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️🫤
@mikesearle6868 Жыл бұрын
For cleaning a nano tank I use a metal straw with airline attached to it. Much easier to direct the suction than airline alone 7:07
@BlackNoteStudios2 жыл бұрын
Gordon Ramsay has Kitchen Nightmares, you should have Aquarium Nightmares. That. Would. Be. Amazing. Thank you. I was just looking at siphons online and you came out with this. I'm also looking at upgrading to an Oase BioMaster Thermo 350 and appreciated your review. Nice work Matt. Cheers
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 that would be amazing but I'm not sure I could ever be as mean and loud as Gordon but I'm sure I could give it a go. Thank you, glad the review helped! ❤️
@BlackNoteStudios2 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt Yeah, I can't see you yelling, "You stupid @#!$*%& idiot! Look at this detritus!"
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
@@BlackNoteStudios although now you say that I quite like the sound of it 🤣🤣🤣
@XMS1212X2 жыл бұрын
Now I wanna gravel vacuum lol. Make a video specifically about algae , algae blooms , tank problems. Been battling an algae bloom for almost 2 weeks getting hard to see in my aquarium , like green tint fog water. Do also more fish profile videos !! You’re awesome man
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, lots more on the way. ❤️❤️❤️
@jamielisinski68202 жыл бұрын
How do you currently clean your tank without a gravel vacuum?
@stephenpearce49072 жыл бұрын
Awesome Matt, good advice as always
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@IMW4VES Жыл бұрын
Awesome info 👌 thank you! Was just what I was looking for
@carolebraswell9822 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the maintenance tips! Greatly appreciated!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@quki3 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt!! I’m so happy you have a KZbin channel all your own. I really enjoy the collabs you’ve done with MD Fish tanks- I have a question for you ( I have a million questions for you..) how do you have that monstera in your tank? What’s holding it? I have a couple tanks with monster as leaning and falling over and I hate it. I need to figure out a decent plant holder.. thank you 🐡🤗🪷
@andrewmurrell49622 жыл бұрын
Always great advice and incredible knowledge. 👏
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@jessicasizemore14202 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt! I really appreciate how clear and easy it is to follow when you explain things. Would you be able to do a video explaining the nitrate/nitrite cycle and different variables that go into it? I've been looking it up and listening to a lot of videos but I cant seem to really understand it. I'm in the middle of a fish in cycle tanks and I just want to make sure I'm doing everything properly! Thank you - and keep doing what you do!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I certainly have it on my list of things to do. Simplest way to explain it is Fish poo = ammonia Filter bacteria breaks ammonia down to nitrite Filter bacteria then break nitrite down into nitrate Plants or water changes then remove the nitrate Ammonia and nitrite are harmful and should be kept at 0 via water changes and dosing good bacteria Nitrate is less toxic but should still be kept as low as possible to avoid algae and fish losses Hope the quick run down helps! ❤️❤️❤️
@jessicasizemore14202 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt Thank you!! I just set up a 10 gal for my baby betta Victor and have been watching the water carefully. It is fully planted with fluval bio stratum and sand. I've been doing fish in cycle. I have been staying on top of the water testing and water changing and everything is looking like we are getting to the end of the cycle now. I have some other fish in there with in, would I be able to run them by you and get your thoughts on the whole group?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
@@jessicasizemore1420 sounds good, go for it!
@jessicasizemore14202 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt okay so.. I picked all these out with my friend that works at the local fish shop and have been doing a bunch of research along the way, so I know that it’s a lot so please don’t hate me! I have Victor, who is just over an inch long at this point. He is sharing his 10 gal home with: - 4 peppered & 1 julii cory cat - 5 glow light danios - 6 green fire tetras - 3 nerite snails I’ve had people tell me it’s fine, like my friend and my coworker who studied marine biology, and other like at me like I’m crazy. I was just curious at to your thoughts.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
You should be absolutely fine for a while but when they all start growing you may have issues with waste levels. It will be all dependent on planting, filtration, feeding regime and so on. Keep an eye on it and keep water changing and you should be fine! 💎
@rettag20202 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt 👋 great topic!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Hey 👋👋👋 my goal is to make aquarium life easy for everyone!
@ernapichry74292 жыл бұрын
Great news Matt
@Ertealve2 жыл бұрын
I was not ready for sausage blooper, I had coffee in my mouth! Really like the video though, good job! :)
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I can only apologise about the sausage! 🤣🤣🤣
@Donkeyteapot2 жыл бұрын
I think you can be forgiven for being distracted by a sausage roll 😂
@glennshepherd6915 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, really enjoying your videos. What tank and cabinet is that? I haven’t heard you mention it in your videos.
@majesticcichlids16302 жыл бұрын
Another great and very informative video 👍
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@curtism17412 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, Great video You have the best disposition I was wondering what name brand siphon was you using. I’m in the USA and never seen one like that. Thank you 👊✊👊
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This one is an Oase gravel vac but the Fluval one is also very good!
@lindacooper48939 ай бұрын
That is soooo helpful, thanks ❤❤
@dantreuthart91462 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative videos. I've noticed that my neon tetras tend to hide in the plants when the light is on. I've diminished the luminosity and they tend to come out more. It would be interesting to see your opinions of lighting upon fish appearance and mood.
@laurag10762 жыл бұрын
Amazing matt xx
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@johnjwedrall42902 жыл бұрын
This video is helpful to me 🙂 thanks ❗️
@ianscott1812 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, what make of gravel cleaner is this ? All the best with your new venture with MD 👍
@oretho64062 жыл бұрын
Didn't know about the 'shaking-method' to start the syphon, much obliged! I take it Flo was in today, huh? ;)
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Yeah as long as your vac has a valve in the top every shake traps more water in the pipe, works an absolute treat! ❤️❤️❤️
@MyyllLing9 ай бұрын
Sausage roll for lunch, what’s on for dinner? 🤗
@Schmittyapolis Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video explaining what all the different aquarium types (Blackwater, eco etc etc) are?
@rogueape80912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for selling the platys today Matt love the vids keep it up 😂👍
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Hey 👋 you are most welcome, hopefully see you again soon! ❤️
@powpowpowlo408010 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wisdom!
@ronlafond5288 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Matt!
@silviamorales98552 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, thanks for putting out great videos. What do you think about the flu Al electric vacuum?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's very good to be honest, it's a little bulkier to use than the manual ones.
@silviamorales98552 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt Thanks for the tip.
@AlexIsModded Жыл бұрын
I can never get the siphon in my gravel vac to work by shaking it, so I just suck on the tube and make sure to take it out of my mouth before the water gets all the way up the tube. Besides, I hate shaking it anyway because it stirs up everything I'm trying to suck up!
@darrenderousse48042 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! How was that sausage for lunch? 😂 keep up the great content!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
I forgot it left it in the fridge at home and she ate half of it for her lunch!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@darrenderousse48042 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt 😂😂 classic!
@stevenharvey21482 жыл бұрын
Hey fish shop Matt, Is pool filter sand ok for substrate or would you say it is too sharp for Corydora's? Keep up the vids mate loving it.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it depends there are quite a few different brands of pool filter sand. Most images I've seen don't seem to be too sharp so should be ok for corydoras. Just make sure it's an inert sand and you should be ok!
@stevenharvey21482 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to reply Matt appreciate it.
@SeaOfMadness4 ай бұрын
Always wonder why filter companies don't make a filter intake that is spread across the tank a bit more - Kind of like the opposite of a spray bar. Some decent sized holes and some sort of grille to prevent stuff getting sucked up with shouldn't. Seems like that may catch more crud. The fact they haven't makes me think there's some good reason for it but anything that prevents us having to endlessly vacuum substrate would be handy for us and better for the fish.
@Xeract2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video Matt! I'm just getting into the hobby (still haven't got my first tank yet - planning to get it in December!) and your videos, along with MD and MJ aquascsaping, have quickly become pretty much the only videos I watch. There's a lot to learn, but you guys have a knack of simplifying the process and making it seem doable. A quick question for you - what nano fish would you recommend for a first tank? It'll probably be a 70L tank. I like the look of rummy-nose tetras, but I'd be interested to hear which fish you think would go well with them. I wish your store was nearer - it looks much bigger (and better) than the Maidenhead Aquatics stores nearby. Maybe I'll have to make a trip down to visit at some point :)
@mattphillips67142 жыл бұрын
Xeract… any Tetra will mix with Rummy Noses, Galaxy Rasporas would do very well, you sound like your going for a simple no hassle community tank. A feature fish of a dwarf cichlid such as a pair of Apistos would also give you a potential breeding project where you could easily give young fish back to your local shop which would exchange for in store credit towards food, maintenance or potential new livestock such as shrimps as they prefer a mature tank and not new setups. You have such a wide array of options just keep up the research till your ready to dive in.. I wish you the best of luck as this is such a rewarding hobby.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
The reply from Matt above is brilliant, as he says any small rasbora species or tetra species would work well. It really depends what takes your fancy! Personally I love neon green rasbora and also chilli rasbora but that's just my personal taste at the moment. Don't forget to add some clean up crew to give you a helping hand! ❤️
@dannyeccles18942 жыл бұрын
Matt, where is your store? A mate and I are planning a bit of a road trip and we're thinking of visiting.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
We are based just outside of a town called Wellington in Somerset, we are called Maidenhead aquatics @ Taunton. Hopefully see you soon!
@geraldoyo12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Can you put shrimp with Oranda's? Any other clean up crew you can suggest? I have snails, a large Pleco, and a couple Algae Eaters.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Depending on the size of the Orandas it could be very risky. Well fed juveniles will probably leave the larger Amano shrimp alone, adults may try them out as a snack. Other than what you have there aren't many others, but Peppered Cory and Bronze Cory will help stir up the bottom of a temperate tank.
@jayjayhooksch1 Жыл бұрын
Those magnetic wavemakers would probably work a treat, you dont even need to get your hands wet. Aim it long ways down your tank towards your filter and then just slide it slowly across the glass until youre satisfied that all the detritus has been blasted into thr water column or into the filter. Fish might even enjoy the periodic extra current, just dont forget about it all day or leave it on overnight lol
@uclajd2 жыл бұрын
What I learned: 1) Keep your bottom clean; 2) Learn to suck pipe; 3) Shrimp have hands.
@Ingu.z8 ай бұрын
What do you think of how LRB does things?
@cathyhendrix75522 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you made this video. I have gravel substrate but in the center of it I have a circle of sand. It was a decorating thing. LOL. Anyways, I have been thinking about covering the gravel with sand because I believe that I like it better. I do gravel vacuum about every 2 weeks and just water change every week. So, would it be okay to just go ahead and cover the gravel or will I have to take it out? I really don't want to disturb my plants. I have a sword (don't remember what kind) but it's not an Amazon. And then I have a crypt. ( Don't remember what kind) LOL. Slow growing that's what they are. And then I have a patch of dwarf sage grass that has taken me 2yrs to get a saucer sized patch. So I really don't want to uproot them. So can I just pour the sand over the gravel? So sorry that it's taken me forever to get to the question. I digress ALOT.
@Amanda-uc5jq2 жыл бұрын
I’ve found if you do that the sand just falls into the crack of the gravel and you end up with sand underneath and gravel on top (not a great way to have it) guess it depends on how fine the sand and gravel are how heavy. I love black iron sand and it always finds the bottom but my play sand while it falls into large gaps decorating pebbles and gravel will end up underneath the sand once they’ve been in there for a few weeks
@cathyhendrix75522 жыл бұрын
@@Amanda-uc5jq Ah, ok thank you very much. Will it do that if I put more sand in it? Or will it just keep pushing the gravel up? My tank has been set up for about 2yrs so the gravel should be packed down pretty good.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, so you can put sand on top of gravel but larger grains will always raise to the top of the substrate. It depends on what you're trying to achieve if it's to block the gaps between the gravel to stop detritus getting in there then this will work well. If your goal is to have a sand bottom with no gravel on view then this will be nearly impossible. If you do end up trying to put sand into an already established aquarium make sure you wash it well first and use a cup or mug to lower the sand to the bottom of the aquarium and gently pour it into the bottom. ❤️❤️❤️
@guybuchanan26702 жыл бұрын
We need a video on maintenance of larger tanks . My 600l Oscar tank would take 3 days to clean using these methods , any suggestion on keeping monster fish tanks clean ?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Good idea! Monster tanks are much harder to maintain, the only thing I could really suggest to make life easy is the following. Run less sand so you don't have as much to clean/get clogged up. Look at some tank mates to help keep the bottom clean, geophagus (if your Oscar is friendly) and bigger catfish would be good things to look at. You can still use the additional flow method but you would just need to go bigger! ❤️❤️😊
@guybuchanan26702 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt there a breeding pair and don’t do well with other fish other than large Plecos which don’t help and they even suffer some mild aggression during spawns , I have been contemplating bare bottom but I’m a little unsure weather il lose too much beneficial bacteria in the process , I don’t do myself any favours as I feed muscles prawns and squid and as you know they eat like a food blender but there spawns slow don’t if I only feed pellets . I have thought about increasing flow to help but the tank is already on a 6x turnover per hour and I keep reading oscars like slow flow to almost still water , not sure how true that is
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a tricky situation, I'm never a big fan of bare glass aquariums as it never looks quite right to me. A good species of catfish to look for would be the striped or spotted dora, if you can get them big enough they are super armoured and should stand up to an Oscar. Provide them with a few hiding spaces and they should be fine, they are also mostly nocturnal so shouldn't cross paths with the Oscars too much. Any amount of extra flow will help but as you say Oscars in the wild are from slow moving water. That being said as long as they are not having to constantly swim into a current they should be absolutely fine. I would try a couple airstones as this will aid flow and movement around the aquarium and also increase surface agitation which will help increase bacterial growth.
@guybuchanan26702 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt I will look out for the spotted Corys , I did have a good shoal of bronze Corys but the group slowly faded over the years and just never bolstered there shoal . I have a few air stones that il start using the male oscar likes to fight it and it’s fairly amusing to watch , thanks for all the advise
@mattriggs.aquaria2 жыл бұрын
Informative! 🎉
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@majorbruster59162 жыл бұрын
Wow, that cory in the thumbnail is enormous! Where can I get one, please?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Generally near the outlets of nuclear power plants! 😉🤣
@majorbruster59162 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt :-)
@shirleyvidito9676 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@carmoscreations28022 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt! I have sand in a 75g. The tank is level and I have angelfish. I use an oase bio master canister as filtration. The problem I have is the sand moves from one side to another and continues to pile up . I have to move the sand back at least once a week. I’m debating changing the sand to a gravel substrate to prevent this type of maintenance… I have no clue why this happens.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
That sounds quite annoying. You could try mixing in a bit of larger gravel to the sand as this may help hold it in place. It maybe fish moving it or it maybe your filter it's hard to say. If it piles up at the opposite end to your inlet it's more than likely that. If it changes to different places my money would be on the fish!
@T-Rexed2 жыл бұрын
Nice Matt! Which Gravel cleaner are you using btw?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, This is the Oase gravel vac but I also like the Fluval ones.
@T-Rexed2 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt Cheers Matt will definitely be picking one of these up at some point!
@laurag10762 жыл бұрын
I need that tshirt!!!!!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 pop over to my store! 😉😉😉❤️
@staceylee7958 Жыл бұрын
You say make sure not to do gravel vacuum with planting substrate underneath but isnt the planting substrate always underneath the gravel? What did you mean? Thanks
@jkgcank92 жыл бұрын
I would have to agree that keeping a clean bottom is a good idea. 😂😂
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I totally agree with you ❤️
@jkgcank92 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt I just know MD would agree wholeheartedly. 🤣🤣🤪
@harrykellett780 Жыл бұрын
Can you link a good gravel cleaner in this video...
@user-oz7oz3nz5f2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt currently have a 73 litre for my Betta, some nerites, ammanos and corys. I have an external sunsun 1000 on it with a spray bar that I’ve turned towards the back glass to reduce flow for the betta ? Unsure on another way to use it to create more flow around the tank for the betta to be ok with it. It’s a planted tank with aqua soil with small gravel at back and sand at front.
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately trying to get flow and keep a betta is a very tricky thing to do. Personally you're probably better going for extra cleaning fish or manual removal of detritus.
@user-oz7oz3nz5f2 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt TY. 4 more cories going in maybe a couple more ammanos.
@davidharding16942 жыл бұрын
You could always plant a few areas of the tank quite heavily so that the Betta has somewhere to rest when you turn up the flow. Obviously dependant on the size of your tank and what scape you want to achieve.
@rookie26010 ай бұрын
What sand would you recommend? Based in the uk
@aaronk43102 жыл бұрын
I see since the last video he helped you fix you ammonia problem. Is that the same tank.
@CiW9552 жыл бұрын
I was watching this video but found myself distracted by the saxophone in the cupboard behind you! What is the story with that? Do you play?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I do not play, not that talented 🤣. It's my wifes tenor saxophone. ❤️
@CiW9552 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt lovely! Tell her I have a silver Selmer Mk 6 but I don’t have a cabinet to display it in !!
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
@@CiW955 she says wow! I'm still uncultured and clueless though hahaha
@kj_fishtanks2 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, is there a new fish files on the way?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Yes working on finishing one tomorrow, what fish files would you like to see next? ❤️
@kj_fishtanks2 жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt Just a question but can you do a specific series of fish files where you talk about breeding specific fish?
@samuelgalea13502 жыл бұрын
are undergravel filters any good to keep your gravel clean?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
They're good for hiding it, but if left for a long time they can cause big issues. All the waste gets stored under the gravel and breaks down releasing nutrients into the tank.
@awollsd2 жыл бұрын
TIp because multiple times you mentioned "having to suck to siphon" instead you can put the entire hose into the water, put your thumb/finger over one end and pull it out, release your thumb once it's below the water/in the bucket and no sucking required ;)
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
🤣 yeah I think I meant to mention that method but then possibly forgot to add the clip into the video ❤️❤️❤️
@awollsd2 жыл бұрын
also (i posted this idea/suggestion before so wasn't going to again but you mentioned loaches and i'm really hopeful if you do it you do it with them since they are both so cool and very under represented on youtube but it's up to you all can do any family you want)) Video idea for you and MD to go together. (since you are both so close and already do lots of things together it'ld be a great idea) so... the idea.. ;) You guys decide on a family of fish (example "loaches" or "barbs" or well anything with variety of species within the family) you both decide on tank specifications (like can just say ok we both use a 30 gallon or can get more specific up to you) then keeping as much else secret from each other as possible you each build a tank using your own hardscape idea and using multiple species from that family of fish (uploading the build video on your own channels) using only species from that 1 fish family (can agree to allow 1-2 other species for personal flavor in the tank) and then once done you reveal the tanks to each other on the others channel and you each review the others tank while they give a detailed epxlination.. (Example: you'lre review MD's tank on MD's channel while he explains choices and build, then he does same for your tank on your channel) Lastly (optional just if wanted) could have viewers vote on the tank they prefer ;)
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
I really like this idea! I'll have a chat and think about it and see what I can work out. The issue at the moment is I just don't have the time to do everything I want hahahaha. ❤️❤️❤️
@muddymaker37212 жыл бұрын
Nice vid Matt. My local fish shop has a nice Oblong Turtle for sale, they are asking $2,500.00 for it! Is this a good price?
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Tricky to say as these things seem to differ massively in price depending on where you are in the world. ❤️❤️❤️
@DjPsYcOtIc2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mat, it still wont make me hoover my gravel :)
@FishShopMatt2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha then you're a lost cause 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️
@amandaphillips76512 жыл бұрын
Attach the airline to the turkey baster with a cable tie. Puff the waste up with the baster and the airline siphon takes it away