Fish Tank Ammonia - How to fix it right now (SIMPLE)

Fish Tank Ammonia is the number 1 killer of fish, especially in a new tank. If you have a fish tank ammonia spike let me help you...Here's how to fix the problem today!!
There are many reasons why you could have ammonia in your tank but this video is about how to fix ammonia in fish tank right now. But I'll also go over some of those reasons why you might have ammonia later in the video so it doesn't continue to happen.
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[@darthblunt3833]

PSA***** KEV of Kaveman Aquatics is one of the best fishtubers around. My man has some of the best content out there. He is extremely articulate and explains things so clearly you can't go wrong following his advice. Just watch a couple vids and I promise you won't be disappointed. Thank you for all your hard work Kev, you are the MAN!!!!! Or KAVEMAN specifically. Everyone else like and share, not only helps my man here, but you will be doing a great service to anyone with their tanks!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Darth, you are the real MVP! 😊💪

[@darthblunt3833]

@@KaveManAquatics not even close to your level, but thank you bro.

[@rickbarg3980]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@SassyHippo]

Agreed. Found him because I want a cichlid tank and his knowledge overall for any fish keeping has been great!

[@rickbarg3980]

The BEST Period.

[@MickyTubbs1985]

As a retired former educator, your grasp of your FIELD OF INTEREST/CONCERN IS BOTH" EXPERTISE & TENACIOUS" respectively; and your PERSONAL DEMEANOR WOULD MAKE YOU AN EXCELLENT TEACHER IN ANY AREA OF CONCENTRATION THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ! Your videos are SUPERB.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Wow, thank you! Really appreciate that. I've been told I'm a natural teacher ever since starting the channel, never realized it myself. Thanks again for that great feedback! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@madbarber1670]

As a retired student I agree with the reited educator.....YOU DA MAN BRO

[@joshpiquet3938]

What he said if only my teachers were as good as you maybe I’d be more accomplished today. Who knows?

[@momtimestwo9787]

I want to tell you thank you from the bottom of my heart. Whether you read this or not, I’m not sure. But you saved my fishes life. My ammonia went sky high after a PetSmart employee told me to get rid of my filter while treating for Ich in my tank. He didn’t tell me to just remove the carbon, he said “Throw your filter out. When you are done treating Ich, replace with a new one.” That put my tank at deathly high ammonia. One of my fish (a dwarf gourami who has always been a happy fish) quickly started declining and he was stressed, extremely sick, and I didn’t think he would live. I found out that I needed to put a filter back in my tank, and followed your steps exactly. Did 80% water change with prime and stability. I will continue adding those until no ammonia shows. THANK YOU so so much for saving my fish. My gourami is happily swimming again. My other fish are definitely looking happier now too. You are so awesome and I will spread your name to every person who is interested in getting fish, or just simply need help.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Love feedback like this! Thank you so much, Im glad I was able to help save your guys. Sometimes new members to the hobby get bad information from uneducated "pet store employees". Glad you were able to find the channel and react quickly to get your tank safe! And thank you for spreading the word about the channel, really appreciate that! 😊💪

[@tobiasgriffin2289]

Glad your fish made it! I had similar experience with Ich few months ago. Kept filter running but I didn’t follow all the right steps. Water hasn’t been right since. Only lost one fish. (My fave😳) Stability and Prime are great. I also got coral chips to put in my filter for raising ph naturally for my Africans.

[@lieslshaffer1166]

Our tanks are such delicate ecosystems. The smallest change can mess everything up. I am also treating for ich. I only took the activated carbon out, but that was enough to throw off the whole balance. I've been checking water every morning during treatment and ammonia spiked to 4.0 ppm yesterday morning. I haven't had any ammonia in my tank since it's been cycled, so this was quite a shock. Thank you for sharing your success story. It gives me hope. I will follow his advice in the video and hope that my tank rebounds as well as yours.

[@NEnigma777]

Never listen to Petsmart. They are awful! I rescued two bettas because they don’t know how to properly care for fish! I even reported the local store to PETA because there were several dead bettas in cups

[@Brakos1789]

Im a first time fish owner. This video saved my betta fish's life! Thank you so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@Luukasama]

So I am one of those noobs who got a tank, filled it, put in chemicals and then the fish. I've had so many deaths because the ammonia was just up the wazoo. Just had two more fishies pass - my electric green glowfish cories. Found your videos by chance and after watching several, just started the Seachem prime/stabilizer treatment. Fingers crossed that it works. Following instructions to the tee. Thank you for making these wonderful videos.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@Luukasama]

@@KaveManAquatics I ended up having to do an 80% water change because my ammonia levels wouldn't go down otherwise. It's currently at .5 or lower (hard to tell with the colors). No nitrites or nitrates. Do I need to continue the Seachem treatment (which I have been doing all along) until I see the nitrates/ites before I can add more fish? I have a 10 gallon with only 5 fish in it right now.

[@Darwinstheory8]

Kaveman Aquatics > cup of coffee. Lets goo!!💪

[@KaveManAquatics]

My man! 💪

[@dawnsteves734]

I just watched one of your videos that said to NOT Do a water change if you have an ammonia spike because you need ammonia for the Bacteria to grow. So use prime & stability. Now I’m watching this video and you are saying to DO a 50% to 80% water change. WHICH IS IT ??

[@frankrivera4479]

Your content is on point. I've had aquariums since I was 10 years old and I'm 58 now and your information is on point 👌 👍 keep up the great work everyone should listen to your content so they can learn and understand exactly what you share God bless. Excellent!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I appreciate that! Thank you for those kind words! Glad you're enjoying the channel 😊

[@NEnigma777]

Ughhhh I added three otocinclus fish to my 40 gallon tank with my two bettas. I never had a problem with ammonia until those little jerks came in. I lost two otos, but I’m not the upset since they spent more time mating than cleaning! I won’t replace them because I felt they did more harm than good and I cleaned so many of the aquarium decor to get rid of their eggs. Now I realize I killed off all the good bacteria by doing that! 😫. Also, fasting my bettas won’t work. The day I fasted them is the day the two of the three otos mysteriously disappeared. The female betta looked very full the following two days so I think she ate them. I can’t find their remains but that also could be why I have an ammonia spike. Good info in this video! Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes that is very possible. I dont keep bettas but I've always heard you're only supposed to keep 1, for this exact reason...I could be wrong though.

[@victoryapankiv2242]

I'm in a very big trouble right now. Some weeks ago I had to move to another apartment and I already had 10 gallon tank with around 35 fishes in it. I know , a lot, but my tank was cycled already with a lot of plants, so it was able to deal with all the ammonia and nitrates. So I took all my fishes out, all my decorations, plants, filter sponges and drift wood from my old tank trying to keep all the beneficial bacteria alive. I set up deep substrate aquarium adding old filters, plants, driftwood but new stones and sand instead of gravel. And I started cycling this tank again with all the fishes inside (I don't have another tank big enough to keep them there during the cycle). So I introduced my fishes, added beneficial bacteria it tablets and in several days my water was crystal clear and water parameters were completely fine. And then I noticed that in one place my tank started to sink. Maybe was demaged in process or during the transportation, who knows. I lost my job and nearly started to work in another company, so I had no money for another tank to buy, so the only option I had is replacing all the silicone. It was cheaper. So I removed everything again, fixed my tank replacing all the silicone and set up everything once again. I did everything as before, added bacteria, but I don't know why this time it didn't work. My water got cloudy like milk, then brown and ammonia level got very high killing 2 fishes and damaging others, especially rasboras harlequin. I stopped feeding my fishes 2 days ago, replaced 50% of water 2 times with antitoxin. Water is still cloudy but the ammonia level got much lower (7) fortunately. The problem is that I have a lot of fishes and I have no choice but cycling the aquarium with them inside, but it's extremely hard to do. Or wait and in some time to buy bigger tank? Maybe adding additional filtration will help or I really don't know

[@lilyabbey1619]

Jesus loves you

[@Thomasgroomingservices]

Amen brother

[@Fauxchemill]

@@lilyabbey1619 Amen. More need to know this.

[@TrekRoscoe]

I had to a comment today, as i am pleased to say after a few days of 0.5-1.0 Ammonia levels, New Tank, big population of Fish, using old Filter from previous Tank and Installed Plants), i came across this Tutorial, i followed it exactly but due to my levels of Ammonia, i did a 30% water change. i tested the water after completion, and i'm pleased to say the Ammonia Value is zero. As i had 0.5-1.0 Ammonia levels, the fish were behaving normal, and there were no poisoning symtoms i.e red gills or gasping for air etc. Great Video and i would recommend it to any one with the Ammonia Syndrome.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you commented! And I’m glad I was able to help get your tank where it needs to be! Thanks for the positive feedback! 😊💪

[@Debass87]

Thanks for simplifying things. Theres so many products on the market that having this video quickly narrow them down is a godsend! Also after the water change when is the best time to check the ammonia levels again?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful! Wait about an hour after the change and you can retest. Keep in mind...the prime is only going to detoxify the ammonia so it’s safe for the fish...but your test may still pick it up.

[@latishasuarez1366]

Thank you for this video. I just moved out my wood in my tank to add plants on it. Before my water was reading ammonia, nitrites and nitrates all at 0. After doing I did a water change and place the wood back in my tank my reading went up the roof. Ammonia and nitrites both at 0.25. Nitrates 5.0.. amazing if you do anything to your tank. Check your water parameters. Cause you never know..

[@AzwanShah08]

Messaged you on insta about a week ago and advised me exactly this! Worked the first week! Top quality information from yourself bro so much appreciated! Just done a api test now, got no ammonia, nitrite are looking at 0.25ppm and nitrates looking at 80ppm, time to do a water change! Thanks a million, you saved my daughters birthday fish haha 💯

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome bro, Glad I could help! Happy birthday to the birthday girl!

[@katinaelle]

The other week I let my toddler and one of his friends feed my angel and they legit jumped a handful of food into the tank. I didnt realise this would turn tp ammonia, hes my first fish. A hobby group told me it was likely ammonia poisoning and thats when it clicked. I did this for his tank tonight but I'm worried it's going to be too late for him He hasnt eaten for 5 days. Hoping for the best. Anyway, thank you for this video because ita the first confident move I've made since I noticed he was sick 🙏

[@Uplifted100]

@@katinaelle hope things went well if its still an issue i would recommend doing big water changes but try keep it under 50 percent as this may crash the cycle if u do more then add some beneficial bacteria like api quick start or fritz zyme 7 and fast ur fish for however long suits ur situation hope it goes well!

[@katinaelle]

@@Uplifted100 Hey thank you so much for taking the time to write to me! Unfortunately, my little dude didn't make it. He fought so hard but I think his damage was so bad he wasn't able to recover no matter what I did. I buried him the other day. I gave away my snails and the tank is empty now. I think I'd like to get some new fish in time but am wondering if I need to do a deep clean of the substrate and everything else... I have sand and I guess I worry about pathogens as it looks like Napoleon ended up with a secondary infection near the end there... The tank is still running and all

[@Uplifted100]

@@katinaelle Really sorry to hear that. Yea it depends on the type of infection but maybe taking the sand out and washing or even replacing as much as u can isnt a bad idea as i did a bit of looking and apparently in some cases it can carry pathogens anyways good luck for the future! Dont give up!

[@Uplifted100]

Maybe drain the tank dry and leave it for maybe a week with zero water idk i dont rly know abt pathogens and stuff at all sry

[@chaseeichhorn4142]

I’m part of the reason why this video was made!!!! Oh I did everything he said and boom ammonia spike fixed! Let’s Goo Kev is the real deal!!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Sometimes you guys give me great ideas for videos! 💪💪

[@ForeverAlone100100]

Thank you for aiming straight to the point of saving lives aquarium fishes… I have been reading, researching online, watching people taught lots of chemistry of how to keep my aquarium healthy, and it just made me more stupid with chemistry and saving my fish. Every of your video explains exactly what I have to do to save my fishes. You help alot of people including me and the fishes to thrive… thanks again

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😊💪

[@elanadams8080]

THANK YOU!! This is a bit embarrassing, but I struggled as a new tank owner with ammonia for 7 months straight!!! There was no light at the end of the tunnel...until I found this video! With this method it took me about a month, but I could steadily see the ammonia levels drop a little each week. I also started a new tank with this method at it was an amazing difference starting with your tips, rather than playing catch up. This video is truly the BEST on this subject matter!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Elan, So glad I could help! 😁

[@1archengdes111]

One of the best explanation video that clearly makes the link between ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, and gives a clear path to follow for any beginner and professional. Thank you for so many well explained tips. Short and concise, well done.

[@Lorenz_c]

I can see the Christmas tree in the reflection 😅 also I’m not even a beginner and I watch every single video you post

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, I guess everyone will always know when this was recorded 😂😂

[@Lorenz_c]

😂

[@joerussell6705]

One of the best ammonia videos on here!! Ty Kev!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@SassyHippo]

Exactly how I dealt with a cycle crash on my 55 gallon. Luckily it’s hardy community fish. It took me so much research to figure these steps out. Great job putting this out there for everyone. Too many people just say to keep doing water changes. The stability and prime, and leaving it alone while dosing are key.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Amanda, appreciate the positive feedback 😊

[@Anonymous-hd6fc]

@@KaveManAquatics I have juvenile peacocks. Can I go 5 day without feeding them?

[@mommascookingmemories5006]

This literally saved me I’m about to go do this . Definitely subscribing . I love my little fish 🐠

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😁💪

[@shiftwithsyafiq419]

Hey Kev, greetings from Singapore 🇸🇬. I just did my water change(probably more than 80%) which then affected my oscar fish. He was stressed out, lying sideways. After watching your video and introducing the Prime and Stability to the tank. He’s all healthy and back to normal now. Thank you for the video. God bless

[@KaveManAquatics]

So glad to hear that bro! Thanks for watching from Singapore!! 😊💪

[@PhilipJFry-tm9ve]

Great video very informative i use to be that guy who would see a dirty fish tank and would just wash everything like new I thought i was doing the fish a favor how foolish i was lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol We were all there at one point...great part of this hobby is the growth in knowledge 💪

[@PhilipJFry-tm9ve]

KaveMan Aquatics i didnt even know about seachem stability this video came out right on time I recently upgraded to a 40 breeder and im guessing the biofilter couldnt handle the added fish cause i was getting some ammonia readings on my test. I just picked up some seachem stability and added tons more plants also did a 30% water change hopefully the ammonia levels go down when i test the water tomorrow. For the most part tho the fish seem happy so im not to worried about it.

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@PhilipJFry-tm9ve Glad I could help! If you do have some ammonia readings dose with the prime until your bacteria catch up to the new bio load

[@dudewavy5502]

Hey kev! I really appreciate all of the work you been putting to help us all, not only beginners but experts in the hobby as well! I have some concerns about my African cichlids such as my ammonia around 0.5- 1ppm , nitrite .50 and nitrate 5.0. My tank isn’t cycling properly now. Also any reasons why they are rubbing their bodies on substrate and river rocks? Please help me kaveMan!

[@KaveManAquatics]

The ammonia and nitrite is irritating them, and also poisoning them. Follow the steps in this vide to make your water safe for them while your tank cycles.

[@calebcoulic3914]

Man you’re awesome bro helped me save multiple fish with your vids and I was able to get to them immediately straight to the point

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! Glad I could help 😊

[@dsmooothrich4280]

Best channel for all fish related topics Thank you brother I appreciate you 🙏

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊💪

[@kimp7160]

Thank you! I'm relatively new but my one year old tank just had a massive spike that I didn't catch right away and I lost one of my six cherry barbs to dropsy. I'm still in the midst of trying to save the rest but four are already perking up since the first water change. It's late so I will have to get the recommended cycle starter tomorrow. I had a little bit of the ammonia-remover left so I did that too. Your description of moving decorations around, cleaning them too much and vaccumming all the substrate was definitely me during the last clean. I had left it a day or two longer than I normally do and I was frustrated with myself so gave it a big, deep clean. I even rinsed all of of my filter media when I normally alternate. It was in old tank water but I really went at it. I even started to wonder if I was killing the good stuff. It's just surprising and frustrating to have it happen now when I thought I was finally figuring things out and it was in my main tank and not the quarantine tank where I have new fish I had been planning on adding in a few weeks. The new guys are doing great & I have been so careful about avoiding cross-contamination.

[@Blubackbub]

Thank you! Its still a little early to tell but I think this video saved my last three fish. I have had my tank for more than a year. I changed salt and they started dying over the course of two weeks. All my levels were good (except I didnt test for ammonia :( ) and PH rose some, but still with in parameters. I had only added one fish the week before all this. I am still not entirely sure why my amonia spiked but it was through the roof and this rememdy has already lowered it a lot. With any luck my last three guys will survive!

[@Tattooed_chef818]

How long did it take for the levels to drop?

[@codyayala6937]

Just got into the hobby an your videos are by far the most helpful thanks kave👊 🍻

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁 I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@serenity3526]

Lifesaver...I was about to give up. I feel like crying ..I've been so frustrated..finally someone that speaks a "language "I understand....you just saved my tank!! Thanku so much I subscribed..liked ..and shared!! Look forward to more videos. If u get this message could u please tell me if u can switch out your media cartridges rinsing them in aquarium water then save them for later ..

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Very glad I could help! Not sure what you mean about saving them for later. But using and switching cartridges is not a good thing. Theres a better way to ensure your filter stays in the best condition to keep your tank cycled. Watch this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_Pd5itormleNk

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[@jessicaelizabeth6583]

You’ve literally helped me so much! Your videos are the best. I’m new to the fish hobby & you’ve helped me tremendously! Thank you so much for your content 🙌🏻

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Thank you, glad to hear you're finding the channel helpful! 😊

[@snoopdogg734]

Awsome video as usual, the tank behind you is making me very jealous....keep up the great work.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, you’ll get there eventually. I used to think I would never have a tank this big 🤣🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Shadow-wn5fw]

Thanks, again Kev. After watching some of your videos I realized how many things that I was doing wasn't correct. 💯

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help bro! You're getting there, it's part of the journey 😊💪

[@fionaluke6246]

Hello, I just want to thank you, I followed your videos and my tank is absolutely beautiful.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Glad I could help! 😁

[@Till0629]

thank you for getting straight to the point. I was frantic trying to find out how to fix ammonia spike in my fish tank (my fault). I will follow your instructions and based on others comments, hopefully I won't lose any fish.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@Till0629]

@@KaveManAquatics I did exactly what you said! Ammonia gone, fish alive!! Thank you again!

[@ivanojeda7419]

Kev you think you could do a video on how long you should keep your lights on for our African cichlids peacocks. That would be helpful for us that are new to this hobby. Thanks bro !

[@KaveManAquatics]

I think that would be a super short video bro lol because the answer is not long. 7-8 hours or less. And that’s basically for any fish. They don’t need light, we add light so we can see them but they don’t need it. The natural light in your home is more than enough for them.

[@thedoctor4515]

Simple and effective as always

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, Glad you think so! 😊

[@Captainthaiboy]

If the ammonia spikes even more even with less feeding in the week of adding prime and stability, do we change the water during the week? Or do we wait it out till exactly 5 to 7 days?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Wait it out, even if it spikes the daily dose of prime will detoxify it keeping the fish safe. You don't want to water change in between because then you'll remove the stability you've been adding.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Great question btw!

[@Captainthaiboy]

Thanks for answering kav !!! I have been doing daily 20 percent changes Everytime it spikes and I guess that’s why my cycle isn’t complete.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Exactly! You’re resetting the bacteria bloom...use this method, 2 weeks tops and you’ll be good to go!

[@marilynerogers6820]

I followed this video and removed water. You have another video that I just heard that says DO NOT REMOVE WATER. I don’t know what to do now.I have both prime and stability.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I understand the confusion. Both video were made at different times for different circumstances. But it’s ok if you initially did a water change. Just don’t do any more until your tank has cycled. At this point continue dosing prime and stability daily. When you reach 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, then you can water change again. I highly suggest you checkout my beginners playlist as well, it’ll be very helpful for you! 😊

[@edward_grabczewski]

Really nice and clear video with clear instructions. Fortunately I've already bought a bottle of Prime but now I see I also need Stability too. Thanks a million!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vbeeeauty5176]

Thank you for your content!! Helping me so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@colbeparker369]

Hey Kev, i switched from a 35 Gallon Tank to a 75 Gallon Tank and I have had it for about a month and a half now and it is still showing Ammonia. Your info makes a lot of sense as to why my tank is still like this. I never introduced any Ammonia first before adding my fish and I didn’t seed it with any of my old tank decor/filter or anything like that. I have made sure to use an Ammonia Detoxifier while I wait for the biological filter to be setup so my fish is safe. I am following your steps as of today and just did a 60%-70% water change and added SeaChem Prime and Stability. With your steps, you said to do this everyday for 7 days. My question is, on the Stability bottle it says use 1 capful for every 20 gallons daily for 7 days which I will do. For the Prime though, it says nothing like that. How much Prime should I add daily? Still the 1 capful every 50 gallons? Or do I do less since I would have added some the previous day? Can you add too much Prime?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Prime is pretty safe and hard to over dose, but you don’t need to add prime everyday. Just add the prime once after your water change. Dose the amount for the full volume of the tank. But continue to dose the stability everyday 👍

[@michaelcarvalho3686]

​@@KaveManAquatics I am a little confused as you said in your video to dose the tank with Prime and Stability for 1 week as to get rid of the ammonia in it.(2:09)Then check your water parameters and if it still repeats to do a water change a repeat the process again as mentioned in your video.Please clarify....Thanks in advance.

[@criseldomingo9716]

Hi! So glad I found you… your content has been helpful. If you have do another round water change with the daily dosing, should you feed your fish before doing the 2nd round? I’m 4 days in so still waiting 😀

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you found it too! 😊 You can feed the fish if it makes you feel better lol but very very little while the tank is cycling.

[@djneoda1535]

GREAT VIDEO This is exactly what I needed to do for a bacterial bloom. Peace ✌

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Itrytocuredeppression]

I don't understand... I've been doing 40% water changes every other day, I added ammonia-lock, yet I STILL xame home to 2 dead fish today, and 1 w/ ammonia burns! WHY?!?! I DON'T UNDERSTAND!! I've been busting my ASS trying to do EVERYTHING to help these fish man!! How long does AMMONIA-LOCK LAST? HOW OFTEN Should I be adding it?!?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Follow the exact process I explained in this video. I’ve never used ammo lock, use Prime and stability

[@danieljeffries6430]

Always a good Video, just got the 10K Hoodie 🦾 about to finally start the new Tank setup thanks 🙏 for the Great Content you always have to share especially with the New Hobbyists as my self look forward for the next update

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope you like your hoodie! Don't forget to share with #kaveman10k 😊

[@lucyrickard9182]

Your fish are so beautiful. I have never seen such beautiful and colorful fish!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😁😁

[@aquariumaddickuk]

Gold standard for aquarium advice. Informative and to the point. Your a legend!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much! 😊

[@jillking23]

I am cycling a new 29 gallon tank for a couple of goldfish. It’s been cycling for 3 wks and evy thing is good except there is a lil ammonia still, the number is right under 0. I believe it reads 0.25 a very light green. A friend bought me a black moor Goldie not knowing my tank wasn’t ready. Wanted to surprise me. I had nothing to do but to acclimate the fish and put him in. What will happen now and what can I do? I don’t want to loose this handsome fish.. Thank you so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

That .25 could be coming from your source water, but if your tank has cycled it should handle that right away. You should be using prime when water changing and any time you add new fish use Stability and the new guys will be fine 😁

[@jillking23]

@@KaveManAquatics Thank you so much for your reply! I do use Prime! I will get Stability! So far he is an active lil guy. I have done 3 20% water changes since I got him and added prime each time after. ( hoping to get that ammonia to 0

[@fabian050408]

Let’s goo!!🤙🏻

[@KaveManAquatics]

😊💪

[@Aharrouch03]

AHHHH. Adding Both products daily for a week is the part is needed advice with. WASNT SURE IF THAT WAS GOOD FOR THE FISH.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help!

[@Angela_1106]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Yes I watched this video until the end. THANK YOU for going straight to the point. Excellent explanations. I already gave you a LIKE and SUBSCRIBED to your channel. Definitely I am going to watch all your videos. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have own many dogs in my life, but I started into the fish pets because my husband's Father passed away during COVID TIME and we are not allow to have dogs in the apartment. When you go the petshop, NO BODY tells you how to start or what to do. I just learned today about the Aquarium cycle. They tell you things after you started. I have a 30 Gallon , two goldfish one is 3 inches big long and the other one is 1 1/2 inch, I also have two Mollies and three platies. One week after I bought the small black molly and the platies, no body told me to not add 4 fishes at once. Also, after one week the black small molly developed some white spots. I went to Petco and they told me to buy Microlift and give meds for one week and remove the carbon filter. ( Aqueon) . Now all the fishes have white spots. No body told me to buy the Test Kit. I am pretty sure I have high Amonia because I was cleaning al decoration and the the motor filter with tap water. I also, bought a MOPANI TREE no body told me was going to release tanning, also that they can get white spots and like white fur. I think that the tree has fungus too. I am very Depressed now. I use the prime , but now I am going to buy the STANILITY. One thing I don't now how to do it is to bring the new water to temperature at the same level at the aquarium for the water changes. Also I am going to look for a video about how to clean the filter and Aquarium for beginners. Thank you so much God bless you, You are very clear when you talk, good language, nice attitude. Hopefully my fishes don't die. kind regards Angela

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you for the sub and the positive feedback! Every question you could have is here on the channel, and if not let me know and i'll make a video lol But I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@wyz02]

I have a question about the 80% water change. I set up my tank recently and I have lots of plants and I’m using cycled filter floss and my concern is that doing a 80% water change will get rid of most of the beneficial bacteria that has already grown? I am fairly new to the hobby and I don’t any experience in cycling tanks!!

[@calebleibold7644]

Yeah im prob over feeding. The water is super cloudy so idk.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My book on getting crystal clear water can definitely help! 😁 It's short and to the point to clear that water up quickly! Comes in eBook and Paperback. Check it out here - bit.ly/clearH2O

[@Amberdogproductions]

Been keeping fish for about 30 years now but have an odd situation here. Setup a new 125. All new substrate and decore for the most part. Took 1 fx6 from under my 300 gallon tank and put in a new fx6 under it. Then i took the 4 year old fx6 and put it under the new 125. The new tank is lightly stocked with only 4 small acara, 2 small Severum and three 3" plecos. The 300 gallon has monsters in it. But now i have ammonia for the first time in ages in the new 125. Been doing the water changes but no change in readings yet. 0 nitrites and 10 nitrates ammonia is at .40 Im starting to think my bacteria in the old fx6 had a major die off and thsts whats causing the ammonia spike much like when a canister filter dies and you fire it up causing a spike in ammonia. But my swap took 2 min. Ideas?

[@garyhatley9756]

But what if you don't have fish 🐟 in your tank and you sail got amomoa in your tank now and I don't have fish 🐟 in my tank now

[@KaveManAquatics]

I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@victoryapankiv2242]

Thank you for all your job and great videos!!

[@jesusjimenez2015]

If my fish tank got amonia spike and I have orandas and ranchu goldfish they will be fine if they don’t eat in five days ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, Fish can go very long without eating. But you could also just feed very very little while you handle that ammonia spike.

[@mattcannon1231]

Hey Kevin I have been wondering where you got the longer tube for your python gravel vacuum?

[@komarpineda4192]

thanks, good detailed info

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@gfield422]

Does these recommendations apply to saltwater

[@KaveManAquatics]

Absolutely!

[@tonysmmaclass9507]

Some of your vids have helped me for sure!! This is one of them

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear it!

[@justpeachy3583]

Very easy explanation for stupid people like me to understand! It doesn't have to sound like nuclear physics like so many aquarium people make it sound! Thank you! I subscribed. 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the sub! 😊

[@mtbryan6377]

Thank you! Like you said, straight to the point.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@DTaylorYoutubeChannel]

I added 2 new fish, should I dose my tank with stability?

[@KaveManAquatics]

If your tank is mature and established, you’re fine without it. New tank, yes dose Stability.

[@arielsashcov99]

Can someone explain this to me like I'm five years old? Here's what I understand 1. Remove 50%-80% water from tank 2. Add prime *TO THE TANK*? 3. Add water to the tank *WITH OR WITHOUT PRIME*?? (has to be same temperature) 4. Will the fish (betta) survive if not fed for 5 days ???

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, you got it. Add stability as well if tank needs to cycle.

[@arielsashcov99]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you Kev, you're a life saver! 😉

[@roughmo]

If Straight to the Point had a face it would look like this video. I mean wow man. Such clear explanation. Loved it bro. Keep up the good work ❤

[@robinbrentnall2760]

Kave I have ammonia and received the prime and stability will my fish starve from not eating that long? My tanks aren’t new,,, I have 3-75’s /2-55’s/1-120/and 2-10g tanks please help tyvm watching all your vids on this hope I get answer tyvm hun

[@KaveManAquatics]

No they wont starve, but if you want to feel better you can feed very little. But remember food will raise the ammonia in your tank that you're trying to cycle

[@robinbrentnall2760]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you so much. I couldn't do this without you bud...

[@garyhatley9756]

How to get rid of ammonia in my fish tank I don't have fish in the tank at all

[@KaveManAquatics]

Then you just have to let it cycle. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@hennessey415]

Thank you, straight to the point. Subscribed!

[@salvatoree]

You saved my fish! I tried everything, before I found your KZbin page. I bought API ammo-lock, and then bought nitra-zorb. Nothing lowered my ammonia, until I found you. I did exactly what you said and now my ammonia is gone! Before I found your page, I tried for a whole month to get rid of the ammonia. By following your instructions, I got rid of it in a week! Thank you so much!

[@zerad3307]

How often you do water change sir?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Weekly - Check this out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5DYc4GBmq6eqbM

[@sparedcolt3224]

If I did a 50% water change 2 days ago. But ammonia hasn't gone down and I've had another fish die. Should I do another 50% change?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not if you're cyclying your tank with this method. The question is too vague for me to help...I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@sparedcolt3224]

@@KaveManAquatics I have had several fish die over the last week. When I tested the water the ammonia was as high as the test reads. The fish store guy said do a 50% water change. That was three days ago. The ammonia levels last night were down 2 ppm so I was wondering should I do another water change? I don't want any more fish to die. I've been watching the Playlist. Learning a lot. Thank you

[@james9848]

Sir why my ammonia showing more rest of the tests are all 👍 ok. To be cautious should I wash the testing tubes in tap water 🚰

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes you can rinse them in tap water...If you have ammonia then your tank isnt cycled. Follow the steps in this video to keep the water safe for the fish. Also, I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@24califrank]

I need Fish school training

[@KaveManAquatics]

You came to the right place! 😊 I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@richtan2]

My ammmonia and ph is high coming out of the tap. Will this work?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes!

[@kenr4676]

Bro is it ok to scoop poop every time to time? Tnx bro

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sure, you should also be vacuuming every couple weeks too though

[@Jgslifestyle]

let me try your advice ill give an updte

[@86Kera]

As soon as I added 3 new fish … ammonia and nitrite spike but I don’t think my guppies can go 5 days without eating 😢

[@SouthBayFamily]

I’m guilty as charged bro! I’m in the same boat This is a leaning channel Thanks dude

[@1of1em]

Does this work for betta tanks too?? I have a betta, neons, and a snail.

[@electricgamez5415]

Help! Before watching you video I was doin 2-3 20% water changes a day trying to reduce my ammonia. After your video I did a 50% water change three days in a row with no change in the ammonia between.225-.50 ppm consistently. I decided to test my tap water and it’s at 1.0-2.0 ppm! This is from my city’s website “Utility Systems Department utilizes chloramines, a blend of ammonia and free chlorine as a disinfectant to prevent the creation of trihalomethanes”. Now what do I do?

[@Metallinick]

Hi Kev. Long time follower form Australia here. I have a slight ammonia spike after doing a 50% water change yesterday. It's sitting at 1.0 ppm with everything else being in the proper range. Quick question.....will my fish (3 Oscars) be okay if I don't feed them for 5-7 days as suggested in your vid? I don't want to stress them more than is absolutely necessary. Cheers!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, they will be absolutely fine not eating for a week. Check your source water and confirm the ammonia isnt coming from there. In the meantime dose your tank with Seachem Prime to detoxify that ammonia until your bacteria can catch up and take care of it.

[@glasser620]

I'm on Day 6 did not feed fish there has been no poop in tank and I test for ammonia every day, I use 1 cap Prime and 1 Cap of Stability every day. My Ammonia is still high. If nothing happens by day 6 I will do it again change water and so on. When can I start feeding again? will they last another week.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not sure what size your tank is and if 1 cap of each is enough. But you shouldn't be doing any water changes. Just continue dosing prime and stability daily until your reach 40 PPM of nitrates and then do a water change.

[@glasser620]

I will continue ( 10gal tank) what about feeding?

[@KaveManAquatics]

So you are already dosing 5x the recommendation....If ammonia goes above 5ppm then water change to get it down, if it doesnt, dont do any water changes until 40 PPM of nitrates

[@jamescharlesworth777]

Hi bud I have a 168L so in simple terms what is the dose. Like how many caps of ammonia remover. The cheep ammonia remover

[@dannyfong1478]

How to make the new water temperature same with the tank water before put it in? Thanks

[@CLifemusic]

Im about to start cycling my tank..30 gallon..havent put any fish in yet...i put tap water in..i used seachem prime to get rid of the chlorine and chloromines...should i add some seachem amguard??? Trying to get rid of the chlorine b4 i add the fritz 7..the seachem prime is enough?

[@michaelwright278]

We have a 20 gal tank,and about to change from cartridges to fine sponge... what can I expect to happen to my water???

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not much you can see, but keeping and reusing the same sponges over and over will be beneficial for the nitrogen cycle in your tank. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@michaelwright278]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you for the help. This is all your fault!! Lol 😆 🤣 😂 Girlfriend and I have decided if we can keep our 20 gal tank good for a year, learn from the 20 gal tank we upgrading to 75 gal(I wanted 125 gal). I'm hooked!!!!

[@dr.thaliaw9881]

Hi Kev. So, you do a water change weekly? 80%? I have a parrot ciclid 50 gal, what are the best chemicals to add when water changing? Please help me🌹. By the way, I’ve been using sponges - works great. Thanks, Dr. Thalia

[@KaveManAquatics]

sure do! Sponges work great as usual...try this video out on water changes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PVgKJrisiCb5Y

[@rmusic8969]

I did a fishless cycle. I added ammonia into the tank, starter bacteria and waited for about a month, until the ammonia went down to 0. Then I added new fish to the tank, and after about 3 days the ammonia went up to around .25ppm. I did not overstock the tank. I only have 6 small neon tetras and 4 cory. I did 50% water change, added more beneficial bacteria and still reading ammonia in the tank. Going to try your suggestion.

[@philbutler5378]

Hey kaveman,one of my fish got a bad eye, what can i d0

[@KaveManAquatics]

Remove to hospital tank and treat with general cure. Make sure your water stays pristine as well, very little nitrates.

[@fruttypebles62]

🙋‍♀️Found this a little late. Alreadymoved them and stressed them ☹

[@KaveManAquatics]

well, at least now you know for next time 😊

[@OmidFarhangcom]

A good practice is to use a pre-filter for canister, so you will clean the canister less often and main colony of bacteria stay safe longer

[@KaveManAquatics]

I don't like pre-filters. The lesser cleaning of the canister is replaced by more cleaning of the pre-filter. IMO But if it works for you cool 👍

[@nedhead1972]

I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge & wisdom with us all Kev.

[@MrHubbmuscle]

Hi! I cannot thank you enough for your videos. I stumbled upon them when I suffered new tank syndrome. 😢 I lost a lot of red belly cichlids. BUT I purchased your prime and stability 👍. If I understand you correctly I add them and then add a cap full of each daily. Then drain and refill 50% of the tank weekly and clean the fx4 monthly in its own medium. Again TY for all that you do 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you found the channel and are finding it helpful! 💪 When cycling, you want to dose the prime and stability daily but dont do any water changes until the cycle has completed. Filter cleanings are done based on a few different factors including your specific bio-load in the tank. Here are 2 great videos to watch with more detail - Tank cycling with fish - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TYoqyilsaeaac When to clean your canister - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6uZdH9nad16q5I

[@MrHubbmuscle]

@@KaveManAquatics cannot thank you enough for your reply and education. You’re the best!

[@tokpi]

yo my guy! 5 to 7 days not feeding my fish? you think they can handle that? please answer i wanna start this process right now :( i have ammonia spike

[@KaveManAquatics]

Absolutely

[@tokpi]

hi thanks for answering my question, my bro! the last question do you think Nutrafin Cycle will be fine instead of stability?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not sure, just go with Stability