FEEDING THE 2,000G AQUARIUM + Aquarium gallery update

[@thekingofdiy]

In todays video... just some random stuff i guess. We feed the big tank. A couple updates. Answering some questions... etc... Sorry its late. Find me here as well: facebook.com/UaruJoey/ instagram.com/uarujoey/

[@nwfishkeeper7175]

my fish go nuts for live worms.

[@kodygrieve4972]

hey joey, dont worry about it being late, i was expecting your next upload to be a week late given the circumstances. i follow all of your videos and have done for ages, i check youtube everyday to see if youve uploaded. big fan, and hope youre doing ok.

[@00--22]

Are you gonna buy a mystus leucophasis

[@jonathanchristian9776]

would you add some freshwater snails to clean the substrate or would the rays eat them?

[@jorlanpangilinan4950]

The king of DIY put the small arowana in there

[@maxrobinson3989]

To me Frank is the funniest fish. He has a great personality, always seems happy, and has that "smile". If he were a human I'd bet he would be the funniest person. I love how he always just pops up like when you are recording the rays.

[@edwardcoffey963]

You really have to admire the amount of respect joey has for buddy, having been less of a pet and more of a companion.

[@occothefalsepanda]

Yeah

[@chok2345]

Been watching you for years, you and your pet family have brought me joy when I had nothing else. I am doing well now and I will always appeeciate your positive attitude and your overwhelming love for your companions. Thank you, you're doing a great thing here Joey.

[@user-kc6md4xx7q]

Right Joey. Keep strong with the Arawrna. It hurt all of us when buddy past away we have your back

[@user-kc6md4xx7q]

Thanks for hearting my comment Joey. I am not saying the comment for attention I really mean what I said

[@MsFbone]

Back Gaming432 you are right

[@user-kc6md4xx7q]

msF Bone thanks

[@fischliebe8967]

Back Gaming432 óoo

[@thetoxicfish8268]

Back Gaming432 I cried a little when I read tour comment

[@Timmy.clevenger]

ive been watching your channel every now and then for a while but for the past few weeks ive been watching a lot and i just want to say thank you for the great content and i hope everything gets well in your life and i will be praying for you

[@williamrowe1894]

I am upset, and its not only because Buddy passed away but Joey you have had trouble recently in your life, I am sorry and hope that everything gets better, but I think buddy took care of it like you said, rest in peace Buddy!!

[@luvbroadway9]

Stay strong Joey, if you need a break from making videos I don't think anyone would be mad. Your mental and physical health are the most important things.

[@audrey-anngrenier4292]

NayNay agreed!

[@Emmatriaaa]

Yeah, I won't mind if he doesn't upload for days, weeks, months, and years.

[@saltybulldog3241]

Agreed

[@ChrisRestores]

shankhunt42 hehee

[@TowerSea]

shankhunt42 he has a wife and kids...

[@hundotrilli]

Glad you don't seem too depressed, much respect!

[@shincerelyjane]

Aw!! I love how Frank came up to you and stayed by your side while you were talking about your arowana. It's almost as if he swam up to comfort you

[@mohammadi463]

Happy to see that your dealing with the lost good Joey.

[@nickdigiovanni498]

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[@rhastolix3365]

well well well

[@NeonTetraAquarist]

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[@andreparktutoring5045]

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[@matthollett6482]

Joey, so happy and proud of you for how your bouncing back. I watched this video last night before going to work, and wanted to watch it again before i messaged. Thank you for all you have done for all of us, picking your spirits up is the least any of us could do.

[@theoneandonly.1323]

ALMOST 500K!!!

[@PtitBebelapinoublanc]

THE ONE AND ONLY . merman time🙄🙄🙄🙄😂😂

[@CarvedParachute]

2k left and almost 50% to 1M

[@nishchaypallav]

Carved Parachute Our current goal is 500K 😂

[@PtitBebelapinoublanc]

IT HAPPENED!!!!!😄😄😄

[@tonys6730]

Glad to see you've gained some perspective and able to move forward so quickly. Buddy will always be remembered but moving forward is always the best things to do in time's of loss. Wishing good fortune to you!

[@saturn7709]

First ❤️ My aquarium is ready for Buddy JR I am so happy to see you dealing with your loss so well! You talking about the beliefs when it comes to Asian arowana was very heart warming for me.

[@ryanb9247]

Daniel Owens I was first

[@icecreamswirl-oj6ix]

Daniel Owens I'm first???

[@TheRealSonder]

Daniel Owens You should make a video about it

[@saturn7709]

IndominusMosa Gaming I probably will :)

[@Andy1989]

2771ST WOOOOOO

[@rosam9239]

Don't apologize for being human and needing some time. We'll still be here when you get back if you need more. I'm really sorry for your loss. It's great that you found something good out of it. Best of luck with everything.

[@magappl1709]

Happy to see you happy taking care of your water pups Keep Up J!

[@michaelhoffman1576]

Great update Joey. The gallery is amazing. You are completely right nothing can "replace" buddy. He was a unique animal and your friend. Keep to your plans. His passing definitely impacts your plans and timing for some things, but you can't just "replace" buddy with the little guy. Best of luck.

[@itzfrken]

Hey, Joey, KEEP STRONG! REMEMBER WE ARE WITH YOU ESPECIALLY BUDDY!

[@carolineg4915]

i honestly love how happy you look it's so cute how happy you are about the gallery and you seem to be feeling a lot better i hope that you actually are. i can't wait for the fish that are gonna be in the tanks!! i love you❤️

[@gabrieldent5376]

Joey... I have been subscribed for two years now and I just want to say I love ❤️ your videos and I started the hobby because of you

[@deepblackaquatics9694]

Glad you're feeling better Joey. Again, thank you for your contribution to the hobby. I have a stand and a sump that you personally helped me build. You definitely have and deserve our support

[@mohammadi463]

Thanks for uploading today.

[@chrisbradbury2146]

Im from central Florida amd i just wanted to say how sorry i am for ur loss. Also thank u for what u do for our hobby. U have inspired me to so awesome things with my tanks and bc of u i have become a better fish keeper. My fish our much healthier and happier bc u have shown me how to make that happen. Thanks again

[@johnroughneen3585]

One of the fan art pics/your own photograph of buddy on the wall behind the 2000g Aquarium? Cos I know you've dedicated the channel and the gallery to him before. Would be cool to see him watching over his legacy

[@GrimPixls]

I absolutely love the fact that you put your foot down and said "No. I will not replace him." I felt the same way when I lost my 14 year old Oranda, Juniper. Thankfully, I still had one of her babies I'd wound up keeping, and while I removed June's 'house' and redecorated the tank entirely, Poppy loves her home and I hope I enjoy her as long as I did her mother.

[@rastif98]

Hey Joey!! You should make an aquarium waterfall in the backgrounds!!! That will look sooo nice

[@chua5959]

Rasti lmao I think it would look cool too but it would cost too much and his setups are already really expensive

[@RogueCow]

So happy to see you focussed and going strong; I had to get out of the reef hobby for a while when my 120 reef crashed. Thanks for all you do for the community, but make sure you prioritize yourself and your family life!!!

[@nathanhardy7008]

last video made me so upset so too see the further progress and high spirits is amazing. cant wait.

[@pitfall5124]

Joey it is so good to see u back yourself I know u still hurt because of loosing buddy we all do but I hope you are feeling better u are an amazing person and you are amazing at what u do keep up the super work.

[@dimasfishdiary9461]

About Arowana Myth. It's kinda true but also kinda myth as well. There's a story about my friend who almost dead by heart attack. After the surgery, he got better. But 3 day after the surgery, her wife tell him that his Red Arowana just died from head butt himself at THE SAME NIGHT when he got surgery. The other one is from my other friend story. His Grandfather have a Arowana that he had for long time. When his Grandfather died, 3 day after burial, the Arowana jump from the Aquarium and died. He doesn't know why the Arowana do that. Some believe that the Arowana are lonely and can't stand to be left alone so the Arowana decided to kill himself. I don't know about mine but I hope she doesn't do that.

[@naturesfinest2408]

Dimas Fish Diary i think its fun to think about. I wonder how many stories are out there of this kind of thing.

[@marceltambago55]

Dimas Fish Diary You're Talking About A Red Arowana. Joey has a Asian Arowana

[@stewartmclong1067]

Marcel Tambago it doesn't really matter. Their all Arrowanas. Their all the same fish

[@dimasfishdiary9461]

Marcel Tambago Red Arowana also Asian Arowana my friend ;D It came from Borneo Indonesia ;D

[@dimasfishdiary9461]

Nature's Finest Many. There's story about don't ever sell your Arowana or they will kill themselves. It also believe if you have Red Arowana, you will got prosperity. If you get Golden Arowana, you get Wealth. Well, it is Asian Myths. But one myth is confirm is, they are majestic beautiful creatures.

[@KD-sq3qp]

Stay strong Joey, you can get through any problem that comes your way. You have got a lot of people who have your back. You got this Joey, because you are The King of DIY.

[@Sinrue]

Hmm, that stingray cliffhanger has got me thinking...

[@PtitBebelapinoublanc]

CynPire ditto haha

[@fabianwatson3605]

CynPire bro his stingray stung it 🙄 same thing happened to me with another fish and rays

[@yanelyr.9851]

Fabian Watson If you saw the other video Joey shows many examples with evidence of how Buddy the Arowana died . There were no signs of the stingrays killing Buddy. 🤓😒

[@astaa4474]

Hmmm... maybe they're having a baby cause he said someting about there numbers and sexing

[@PtitBebelapinoublanc]

Beyond Legend thatd be exciting if they had pups. I mean, they have perfect conditions. soooo

[@tristannguyen7383]

Joey it's good to see you smiling and upbeat all things considered. Your subscribers, we've got ya. Besides, who can look at Frank and not have a big smile on their face. Greetings Australia

[@kingr.8195]

The tank seems empty without the arrowana, but nothing on earth lives forever

[@myiabaker4419]

I look up to you so much and learn more and more from you. Im a way, seeing how you deal with the grief of losing a fish has helped me from when I lost my upside down catfish Gary on christmas day, that I had for 9 years. Thank you much for being humble and honest in everything you do.

[@Dimelo.R]

Joey, if you're going to put the asian red arowana in the tank, cut off the to half part of the drift wood, to avoid any more jumping casualties like buddy 😔

[@OldSchoolFishGuy]

Best trait you have is your ability to just be real - truly remarkable, refreshing, and enjoyable

[@MakeilasAqua]

I don't know about you guys, but when I was little any sort of those claw things were so much fun to play with!

[@brettsreeftank3079]

Mak's Aquatics yeah they were awesome for pissing ur younger siblings

[@kacywatson6314]

Not replacing Buddy is only understandable. I couldn't replace my fish, again RIP Buddy sounds like he goes out a hero, he is at peace Joey. The 2000g looks good, racks looking good. Great video and am looking forward to the next.

[@mohammadi463]

Can't wait to see mail videos!

[@TricksterPrince]

You obviously care about your animals and are passionate about what you do. It's really admirable and supporting you ain't no thing at all. Also, super pumped about the gallery! I can't wait to see more progress.

[@NinjaNash]

what about the shell dwellers

[@Ceretrea]

Waving at you from hospital. Your videos are always inspiring and are keeping my occupied with plenty of 'grand plans'! I'm so sorry about your loss, it was obvious how much you cared for Buddy and it's always hard to lose a friend xx My favourite mantra is that things can only get better :)

[@JerryYang6]

The tank isn't the same without Buddy 😢

[@raiNofchAosFPS]

Got my new tank going and off to buy a few fish today! thanks for getting my tank out and cleaned. it was hard to see Buddy go! but he will forever be with you! you attitude is amazing! and keep up the videos! :) Much love from South Africa!

[@CH-hl9ex]

man... the tank just feels kinda lifeless without buddy.

[@hokkaidospring]

Geckos 'N Stuff yeah....

[@CullenKawano]

Joey, I absolutely loved this video and everything that you shared with us! glad to see you running around and keeping rolling fast with the gallery. Much love and Aloha to you and your family!

[@TBAKATrueBrownii]

Hi Joey, Could you please give the product link to the grabbing device, that you used in this video; thanks!

[@spencerroberts7918]

Hey good to see your doing well, remember YOUR community is here for you, no need to bottle up like you did with your other rays, we're here because we love what you do and how YOU love what you do.

[@morejake0391]

You should put the old intro with buddy in the vids in memory of him.

[@Kyhamil]

Heart felt video... keep going strong doing what you love and I'm sure i speak for a lot of us here when i say we look forward to seeing what you're doing and all the progress whether it's good, bad or just minor...

[@mohammadi463]

OMFG, more rays lol!!!!

[@PtitBebelapinoublanc]

Mohammad I i thought i caught that too lol

[@logangraff2734]

Glad to see an update today, I know things are tough right now. I probably checked 10x today lol, always the highlight of my Sunday. Stay strong, you have tons of human/aquatic support!

[@ashleighrodriguez3946]

I'm glad you posted today

[@shaynehall9172]

Really good to see you are back on the horse my friend. Gone but not forgotten is Buddy but your life and goals must go on. Still thinking and praying for you and thank you again for all that you do!

[@Darshanaz]

Can any of aquarium experts tell me is open aquarium's temperature lowers than closed one? Here in europe we are having a bad summer and i'm trying so hard to keep the temp down under 28°. I thought keeping the aquarium open might cool it 1-2°. One of my corycat died, i have 25 of them and they were pretty hardy up until now, they are just 3-4 months old, my 3 Ancistrus not looking happy either. I thought running my air pump over ice bucket too, so all the bubbles in the aquarium might cool the water. 140l aquarium with 2 150l capacity filters running.

[@audrey-anngrenier4292]

Tony Skywalker i had the same problem with my old 20 gallon tank, idk if its "okay" to do that but i set a few ice packs around the outside of the tank, and moved them around to adjust with the temperature, it reached safe temperature after 1or2 hours. Maybe that can help cool yours a bit? Just be careful not to drop too many degrees too fast, go slowly to acclimate the fish. Mine turned out okay, I hope this helps.

[@Darshanaz]

I'm currently puting ice in to the aquarium but i don't like it, i'll give a try to your method.

[@audrey-anngrenier4292]

Tony Skywalker i read that directly in it can harm the fish, hope they turn out okay, try doing small water changes every day with cooler water until your weather eases up a bit, good luck!

[@PavolSojak]

Hard to fight the heat wave. If it's for couple of days you can do it using ice (floating frozen bottle), ventilation (to support surface evaporation) or doing water changes... I had good results using 2x 1.5L bottles with frozen water on 200L aquarium, with fan blowing air over the surface. But if the +35C last for multiple days/weeks this is futile effort hence the whole environment is too hot, in that case you should think about active cooling (either aquarium chiller, or some DIY hacks, e.g. using 'hotel minibar/refrigerators' if you can get hand on any). Of course the best option is air-conditioning the whole room.

[@ahmedamair8570]

Tony Skywalker make water fall take the motor of water fall fixed it down and when the water comes up let it fall down side so by this process also the water may get cooler.or switch on ac. swith on the fan above the aquarium

[@madeuce3011]

Your story about the arowana's dedication and intuition to their human is eye opening. It is something I don't think I'll ever forget. Nature never fails to amaze, always something to learn from nature.

[@user-jw1nd1uf8w]

I like to imagine that inside Frank's little head, all it is saying is "Frank'' similar to Hodor or Groot.

[@FoodaFIISH]

Oh wow! I'm glad you brought up the part of the arowana sacrificing itself. I commented the exact same thing on that previous video. Happy you are coming to peace with the whole situation

[@winstonthegorilla2k232]

Hey man I know this is a bit late but, how are you feeling? Sorry about your lost.

[@patche736]

I love the update, i can't wait to see your gallery come together it will look amazing, and FISHFAM always support one another

[@turmel3689]

Hillstream Loach Tank???

[@cali2558]

The nice thing about your fish room is your tanks always look clean. There are so many fish rooms on KZbin where the tanks are filthy and just down right unappealing. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see how the gallery progresses.

[@wawo8358]

You should add 3 Blood red parrot fish and 1 Tiger oscar

[@7or7Channel]

They won't get along with Frank.

[@anishjain1638]

i really like the positive vibes coming from you in this. Its nice seeing you laugh after what feels like weeks of pain. Keep it up.

[@frankiepetroff4395]

Is there writing on frank

[@uncletaz]

...Ahoy Joey, You are an inspiration and a shinning light to fish keepers everywhere.... I lost a friend too... Keep what ever faith floats ya boat...and know that you are not alone...Thanks again for being there....You have know idea how much your 'Passion for my Hobby' Video's have opened many eyes to the Wonderful World of 'DIY Fish Keeping'...or maybe you do....? Thoughts from Taz. (Plymouth UK.)

[@ubaidshakir6360]

joey you are great we all miss the big guy but we should be strong enough to face every fact of life also life is full of ups and downs we should keep up with everything

[@patriciakloeppel9863]

awesome update video Joey glad to see your moving on can't wait to see what your going to do with the other tanks and see the new fish coming in glad to see Franks doing ok also., and the rays.

[@lianaszabo4981]

I don't believe in God or anything supernatural, or fate or anything, but that story is beautiful. It's a beautiful thought to have someone you love sacrifice themselves for you. It truly is.

[@RonEntropy]

Hungarian Barbarian If you don't believe in God or anything. And YOU thought a mythological fish story that Joel said was beautiful. You should try studying up on JESUS CHRIST. He died on the Cross for YOU. 🎚✝️

[@lianaszabo4981]

I known the outline of the story, but it's not really personal enough to be that touching to me. And because this story is really recent and real in my mind, so seeing him have something to hold on to is nice. But the story of Jesus and God is not personal at all. That's really just how I see it.

[@phokang7649]

its not beautiful its pathetic. he's trying to justify accidentally killing his rare/expensive af fish by saying it "saved" him....

[@jessi4894]

Pho Kang Joey didn't kill Buddy, it was an accident. If anything, Buddy killed himself on accident. Even people do that sometimes.

[@johnpalomo3193]

There is more in heaven and earth Horacio then is dreampt of in your philosophy

[@xburboyx]

It is a relief to see you back in action 100%. Busy work will take your mind off. We will be cheering for you. Enjoy your quality video as always.

[@carlom1245]

Has anyone ever had experience with rays

[@buckeyechance1097]

Carlo M12 Not I

[@carlom1245]

I wanna keep teacup rays in a 125 gallon tank. How big do they get compared to motoro's for example and are they suitable with discus

[@cade7598]

Carlo M12 I would ask around on different fish forums

[@fishkeeperrr]

Its good to see you like this again! I understand the pain you have been through and Im with you in everything that you do! Continue doing the gallery and keep buddy in mind for inspiration! ❤👍

[@matthewteal2629]

You probably shouldnt open that PO box... people are gonna send you fish

[@Shane.Martin]

Joey, i just want to say that i respect you probably a little more now hearing the way you spoke about Buddy. There's quite a bit of things that happen between owners and their "pets" & listening to you making that connection with him was pretty cool.

[@ezekieljeevanelango4483]

Get another flowerhorn

[@gemoxcore]

We love you and everything you've provided through your KZbin channel Joey. I'm happy that you're able to put Buddy's situation in more positive perspective for yourself.

[@saturn7709]

Frank seems more active now...

[@Moon_samurai128]

Daniel Owens Only because he was feeding the rays and Frank wanted some lol

[@troutmaskreplica5812]

MintChocolate No beacuse there's no fish that's larger than him

[@saturn7709]

MintChocolate true 😂

[@dafrontyardigans9137]

Is so happy to see that your keeping the videos up that's shows real strength I strive to be like you and this video was great

[@dillonsdillon7962]

Frank is my boi

[@Malacoda619]

I saw those man cave items in the background when showing the saltwater tank! haha PS4, mini fridge, ect.... lol Love your channel joey keep doing what you do best!

[@leightonandrade8755]

The aquarium is so empty RIP Asian Arawana!😭😭 (👍🏻 if you miss the Asian arawana!!!!)

[@hvsxkevin3353]

Wow , the aquarium gallery is looking great. I can't wait to see it when it's finished. Keep up the great work Joey.

[@rhyssutherland8596]

Every one is saying put the bloodred arrowana in but what if the same happens ????????

[@hokkaidospring]

rhys sutherland I would say get a different type of fish so that you dont kill ones that mean much more to you to the people saying to add in the blood red.

[@harveywind2930]

Deekhed Fourgh

[@sidl8698]

I think your thought process on the red arowana is spot on! Really happy to see you feeling and sounding better after the past week!

[@hefindavies3088]

Sorry about your previous video :(

[@hefindavies3088]

Maybe he did actually sacrifice his life too improve yours?

[@drownincat]

Joey I am so sorry for your loss. I do believe the Asian Arowana myth can be true though (maybe because I am Asian myself?) But the story is that on the day my grandfather's brother passed away, his Arowana also jumped out of the tank and died. Arowana are really spiritual fishes, they have a very special place in Asian culture for a reason. Though a myth may only be a myth, but it feels a lot more meaningful and beautiful this way :)

[@Tom-hz3ij]

This vid is so wierd without buddy... it really feels like something is missing..

[@ninav1466]

congrats on 500k! my brother and i enjoy watching your videos so much :) we both recently got into the hobby and learning together. love from sydney, australia

[@anasar3]

If u do move the Arawana u dont want the same risk so u will need to take the deco out ie wood and pointy things.

[@fishlaw1]

That's just it, Joey. Some people don't realize we have a personal life. . . Outside of making videos and contributions to this hobby/Aquatic community. . . I appreciate all that you do brother! ! ! Thank you :-)

[@nxfoxx5490]

When you don't know what to comment

[@kevinfenly8598]

Thanks for these videos joey....Really appreciate you taking time out of your life to share your passion with us.

[@MarkDanielCaldwell]

Glad to see you back up running a motivated Joey, Gallery is looking great and coming along amazingly! Sending love from Liverpool

[@Aiken47]

Your Rays look awesome, the tanks shows them and Frank off really well.

[@Landroverguy]

Just wanna say your a good man, you did you best for buddy and he definitely would do anything to help you ! Glad your feeling better !! Keep up the good work !

[@irnbrumakespeoplescottish4665]

King of DIY you should do a time lapse of you installing, aquascapeing and filling your tanks in a future video and your arowana will always live on in this channel and community and glad to see your back to your busy and motivated self :)

[@HazedForDays]

Really like the way the plants look on the driftwood! Coming along nicely.

[@johngabriele9936]

awesome, I so can't wait for the tanks and fish.... as well as I'm stoked about the salt tank coming in.....