is this overstocked? | Fish Tank Review 181

[@microwavedcheetos]

Jellyfish need the cylinder tanks, they can only swim one way and can’t stop or turn back, they also can’t see or feel their environment so if they get stuck on a corner they’re gonna just be there and it’s gonna damage their bell. It’s actually the perfect animal to abuse because it doesn’t have a central nervous system to even feel pain

[@b1oh1]

I never knew they could only swim one way. Dumb question, how are only certain species located in specific areas? I know there are underwater currents, but they're not circular. It seems like there would be a traceable path of jellyfish migration. I need to find some books and documentaries on this. I'm thoroughly interested.

[@microwavedcheetos]

@@b1oh1 they’re all dependent on the sea current, that’s why some beaches became infested with them during the monsoon season. There are also freshwater jellyfish that got trap in lakes when the sea level used to be higher

[@AzraelThanatos]

I think it's more of that they shouldn't have corners. There's the vertical disc tanks that are being sold with jellies as kits and the cylinder tanks as well that normally have a very controlled flow. Of course, there are a few that don't require it, but those are tanks that probably need permits because something like irukandji or similar aren't ones you really should be having at home...

[@jygergruz9562]

Actually that is sort of a myth. Jellyfish don’t need cylinder tanks, but an unexposed flow creator and certain direction of flow. Corners do not damage their bell.

[@Mesch-87]

Some Jellyfish actually have eyes

[@ritahueston9475]

I used to care for jellies when I worked as an aquarist and they definitely need a tank that doesn't have places where the current stagnates (i.e. corners). If jellies settle onto a surface it will actually start to rot their bells and they can get really bad infections. Upside-down jellies requirements are completely different from barrel jellies requirements for sure but they still all need ample space and a strong current!

[@FishForThought]

oh cool!

[@MidnightHedgehog365]

I'm actually genuinely happy people's first scapes are looking so good. That means there are more people out there willing to learn and put in the effort to give their fish the perfect home 😊

[@FishForThought]

im jealous but i try to be happy for them

[@MidnightHedgehog365]

@@FishForThought same..same 😅

[@redacted3610]

Yesss, I love seeing newcomers doing research BEFORE buying any live animals

[@dawnt6791]

With access to all the aquascaper pros online, I have no problem believing a beginner could set up such a nice tank. Cheers to the folks who truly did their homework to such a degree before diving into the hobby!

[@b1oh1]

I'm not on that level of aquascaping. However, I'm pretty active on Reddit in the aquarium and aquascaping subreddits. There are way more people asking for thoughts and critiques there than you'd think. Many do it "correctly" as well, by creating a dry run, getting the positioning right before even selecting the plants. Then they're aided by CO2 and nutrients. They look amazing.

[@dawnt6791]

@@b1oh1 I wish I'd had access to such great resources when I first got started, but that was before the internet existed, so.... LOL I'm so glad folks have so many resources now.

[@FishForThought]

agreed

[@depressedrocksenjoyer9472]

The real elephant in the room for the jellyfish tank is that how in the actual hell did op even think that a big ass jellyfish like that would be able to live in tiny tank like that? This is like a betta fish bowl but on a whole other level of insanity

[@b1oh1]

It was more than likely out of the water when they caught it. They look deceptively small.

[@depressedrocksenjoyer9472]

@@b1oh1 they look large even if they're washed out to the beach, heck, barrel jellyfish are known to grow big as humans

[@FishForThought]

stardew valley irl

[@Entety303]

Op here, I was a dumbass

[@alliethetheatreswiftie]

@@Entety303 yea u were

[@mhenderson7673]

That barrel jelly looks like the species we call "Dustbin-lid jelly" due to it being the size of... well yk. They are absolutely EVERYWHERE on the coast where I live (SW Scotland) and all their rotting corpses make the beaches a little stinky. I didn't know they're stinky when alive too. Haha I was not expecting to see one plopped into a fish tank lol

[@ianharbjorn]

These holidays I wish people would be responsible in taking care of their pets in general. A friendly reminder. Be responsible. FTR Mondays are a great way to start doing better things for fish 👏

[@traditionalsoldier3639]

Yes. People have to be kinder to fish. The world will be a much better place

[@FishForThought]

great holiday reminder Ian!

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Definitely

[@traditionalsoldier3639]

I treat fish very well. I fry it gently, chew it slowly and enjoy the taste

[@chrisiscool35]

Agreed I have 14 tanks so I had professional aquascapers from aqua shells come and redo all my tanks because I suck at aquascaping plants cost 500 but luckily my pets are happier

[@polyjelly5429]

For my water changes, I drink all the water after it’s out of the tank. I think the fish make the water extra flavorful.

[@shadowpumpkin1761]

Same, I make sure to put them in a 3 gallon with 7 plecos to make it extra flavorful.

[@ivygarcia6878]

@@shadowpumpkin1761 mm fish soup

[@b1oh1]

My cats rarely drink from their water dish or even the dogs' dish. They drink almost exclusively from my fish tanks. When I had some lower to the ground, I'd catch the dogs in the fish room drinking from there. IDK why they prefer it

[@Unicornlala13]

@@b1oh1hello! Cat owner here, you must give them atleast 3 bowls of water around the house, other wise they will try to save there normal water and not drink it. They will drink from fish tanks, toilets etc if you don’t. Also I recommend not putting it beside food as it can have bacteria. Hope this helps!! :D

[@FishForThought]

scrumptuous

[@yao7650]

that guy seems to know a lot about upsidedown jellyfish. i'd love to hear his expertise on sideways jellyfish

[@LooneyPort]

Chris. Our secret for good tanks is you. With your quality content we have learned. Thank you

[@FishForThought]

sheeesh im about to shed a tear

[@TheRealTMar]

I think these people doing so well with their first aquariums probably have done a lot of research which is what everyone should do when starting the hobby. If you decide to keep fish, they´ll be a lot happier in a most natural environment.

[@FishForThought]

exactly!

[@angiebear8727]

Wow loved the hobbit home. Lucky axolotl. My favorite amphibian…..frogs of course! More specifically aquatic African dwarf frogs. Tree frogs a close second. Super cute!❤

[@spderweb]

The Pennies are added over time to displace the water as it evaporates, so that it's always a half full jar/bowl.

[@Pennysfishkeeping]

What a fantastic episode, that planted tank near the end is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you once again for making this the best day of the week!

[@FishForThought]

thanks so much!

[@FadedThreadsAndFeelingDead]

Hey in fish tank news, a giant 8 story aquarium in Berlin busted, killing 1,500 exotic fish left for dead on the street. It may not be an existent fish tank anymore, but it's something worth talking about in the next FTR, imo.

[@jokerkiller900]

A circular tank is preferred for many things it helps with filtration set up’s it helps the jelly fish not get stuck and what’s important is that the edges in a regular tank can damage jelly fish if they end up running into it they are very complex to take care of properly

[@FishForThought]

icic

[@Xohaze]

Ftr always makes me want to get into aquascaping and make use of the 50gal tank i have in storage... But then the winter reminds me that i live in an environment that gets 8-10 inches of snow and theres usually a week or two out of every year we're roughin it here without power. I shall remain humble and in awe and appreciation at these gorgeous tanks.

[@hardybryan]

Been keeping fish for 35+ years now and I still haven't made as nice looking a tank as that 1st tank by Christine H.

[@traditionalsoldier3639]

I hope youre betta is in a 200 gallon tank

[@FishForThought]

christine is hacking

[@pencilpauli9442]

Watched a video earlier this year which showed how jellyfish were kept and bred at a research lab or at large sea world type aquarium. They used spherical tanks which they said were important because of the flow. ie corners bad. So Imma going with the people who successfully keep and breed jellies over Mr Random Internet guy.

[@brickabrak9832]

I believe that jellyfish would require a triangular tank.

[@JosephsJungle8]

why a triangle

[@epicrebel7965]

Not exactly true. Jellyfish need tanks specialised just for jellyfish like they need water current to swim or somthing.

[@angiebear8727]

Watched an episode of Tanked in which they make a jellyfish tank in the design of a large lava lamp. It had different light settings and was pretty cool though I’m usually not a huge fan. The jellyfish require a constant and gentle current.

[@brickabrak9832]

Sarcasm

[@angiebear8727]

@@brickabrak9832 caught that 😉 but it made me think of the lava lamp aquarium because it was actually sort of a triangle and worked😁

[@aprilnicole2121]

That Jelly fish dude was so crazy he took up half the video 💀

[@FishForThought]

too crazy for me

[@FishForThought]

Y'all they got a MASSIVE plant sale at Wet Plants, 25% OFF FOR THE HOLIDAYS LETS GET IT bit.ly/38LeSwi edit- I forgot the promo code. it's "JOLLY" They will remind you on the website anyway though. HAPPY MONDAY HYDRO HOMIES

[@jordynnicole1489]

I work in a petstore and a customer brought in a water sample for us to test once and said she “tasted the water and it didn’t taste right”

[@Qadupae]

All these videos and the good tank reviews are helping me figure out how to work on my current and first planted tank

[@twiggy2495]

I sent in an old scape of my ten gallon, im currently waiting for a resend of a plant order to come (it got delayed and they fried) i cant wait to post the update. I change up everything, got some actual woodscape, changed the stocking and ofc new plants.

[@HeavensMemory]

When you watch Fish For Thought on a regular basis, how can you not turn out a good aquarium beginner? For real. These videos thaught me alot about the do's and don'ts, for keeping aquatic species. My first tank is already in preperation 👍

[@FishForThought]

aw

[@wills711]

I believe the "fork tail rainbows"were silver tip tetras

[@jonah9916]

3:49 there is *one* species of jellyfish that doesn’t need a cylinder tank because they’re not free-swimming, which is the Upside-Down Jellyfish. if any other jellyfish doesn’t have a cylindrical tank, they can get cut by the corners and get stuck.

[@nicholasmacdonald4510]

My favorite Amphibian - axolotl Turtle - mata mata Snake - (Amazon basin) emerald tree boa Lizard - tree monitor or tegu Crocodile - saltwater

[@pillsnpiegaming]

Got myself a male and female endler's today, watching them explore the tank and pick at the substrate is almost hypnotizing.

[@HaizeyWings]

This was extremely chaotic and I enjoyed every minute

[@FishForThought]

😂😂

[@miss.scales7159]

For my larger tanks (40+ gallons) I like the faucet/hose hookup. Yes my muscles are smaller for it, but water changes are much faster lol

[@brianam.9804]

Good morning! Happy Monday Chirs!

[@NatashaReeder]

The best parts of FFF 1. Waiting for Chris to drop a video 2. The intro 3. Chris roasting crappy tanks 4. The outro rap 5. The chance to get a shout out *wink wink** nudge nudge* 😉😉😉😉

[@stacesendra]

I’m hopefully getting two fish tanks for Christmas, and I can’t say how much you’ve helped me. Thanks Chris!

[@FishForThought]

woohoo!

[@stacesendra]

@@FishForThought :D

[@maskeddove1576]

This series has had me wanting a tank for the longest time. I'm gonna turn my old hamster terrarium into a planted tank, probs without any fishies, but into a tank none the less :3 Maybe some day I'm gonna add some shrimpies and nano stuff :D

[@BlackieChan21E]

I had to get surgery today and I'm so glad I did all my tank maintenance yesterday. Now I don't feel judged watching this 🤣

[@Remy_Rides]

You you are the one who helps us make our first fish tank like this. I am going to do my first aquascape because i am upgrading my fish to 5 gal i am not even 13 so this will be a bog project and just watching you judge other people and say what they are doing wrong helps us. Love your vids

[@valasafantastic1055]

I change favourites. But for night now; if you mean living not including extinct; hawksbill sea turtle and the current worlds smallest frog (at 7.7 millimeters) Paedophryne amanuensis.

[@lunaryjinx]

0:12 thanks now i can never unhear that

[@MattStrike]

It’s a good Tuesday morning waking up too these videos. Love from NZ 🇳🇿

[@FishForThought]

oh dang ftr TUESDAYS!

[@naturesfinest2408]

Those beautiful planted tanks are making me miss mine. Oh how I long to not be in school anymore.

[@chasstauffer4883]

You helped a lot with my first tanks!! Can't wait to send the new one's.

[@LincolnsAdventuresAndMore]

My favorite amphibian/reptile is the African dwarf frog. They’re just so cute!😊

[@FishForThought]

wew!

[@neontears]

My fav amphibian is the axolotl, i have two. One lucy and one wild type. Named Strudel and Moby. Moby is three years old, and strudel is one. :)

[@ClearlyAGoodchap]

I've got a big fish problem. a while ago my brother and his wife gifted me 2 common gold fish in a plant pot for a tree. its not small but i wouldn't call it big ether. they told me that the water would not need changing, that the cuts from one of their pond plants thrown in to float on to would filter the water and the fish only needed to be fed once every 5 days. i didn't think that was the case but they had kept and breed goldfish for years so i trusted them. obviously the water got putrid. i asked them what i should do and they just said that the water just gets like that sometimes and it will be fine later. i was doubtful and would pour a lot of the water out and add more clean water but that didn't help much. after a while when i went to feed my fish i saw them gasping for air at the top of the vile water and took the fish out and put it in a plastic tank. i don't know the dimensions of it but i know its far to small. its basically a goldfish bowel but a rectangle. one of the goldfish died and i was rather upset that my untempt to help it failed miserably. i knew what i had moved them into was to small but it was meant to be a quick temporary thing which I'm glad i did do as the "pond" froze over so i wouldn't be able to feed them let alone them get any air. i have for the past couple of days been looking into getting a proper tank for my goldfish and thought i had a good plan for a house upgrade. it wasn't till i looked up what fish i could maybe put in with it as tank mates did i notice a discrepancy with information i was getting. up to this point i believed getting a 70 litre tank (about 18 us gallons/13 uk) would be nice and roomy and allow for me to get more fish friends till i saw what fish can be put in with goldfish that i discovered they needed a lot more space. i think the information i was getting was for juvenile goldfish but the one i have is a few years old, i don't know how old exactly maybe 3. its not fully grown but i just found out how big the fish can get and i have no were in my house big enough for a 4ft/30 us gallon tank or the money to buy one nor do i have a pond. this also means the little container my fish is in is even worse than i thought it was. while i would love to start up a aqua scaping hobby, i had a good idea of everything i wanted to get and how to set it up the only problem was this one fish. i can't take the fish back as since i have had the fish my brother and his wife have had a messy brake up and don't live together anymore. i don't know what to do. god i hope i'm just stupid. please tell me i've just somehow massively failed the simple ability to use google and this is not as much of a problem as i think it is.

[@audrameyer9558]

YAS! FFTday is here 😁 All is good in the world now.... African dwarf frogs are one of my favs. I have a group of 6 that I love to watch. I have an Anubias with black beard algae in the tank that I can't stand, but they LOVE that thing. They nestle up in it. So cute!

[@James_NatureAquatics]

Whoo hoo Christine🎉 she did her research! Has natural talent as well!

[@FishForThought]

amazing

[@Mary-qs8hr]

I worked at a small business pet shop that specializes in primarily fish. Majority of the works sucked the hose to get the water, I myself tried it. I feel immune to all.

[@mastersheepeditz1972]

My favorite reptile has got to either be Borneo Earless Monitors or Lechianus Geckos. My favorite amphibian though is hands down Green and Black Dart Frogs.

[@domenicdaluz1677]

1:00 wait, am I that old, zoboomafoo feels like moments ago, man zoboomafoo and wild Kratts was my life for 6 years

[@amandadavalos]

So the place where I got my eyebrows waxed had a tank with two of those goldfish looking fish that have the big bump on their head. The tank had nothing in it but a hand mirror hanging in the center of it. I’m obviously not a fish keeper but that just seems wrong.

[@gregoryhumik4533]

THEY'RE WATCHING @MDFishtanks. Just binge his set up videos and boom. Fastrack to awesome scapes. I grabbed rocks and driftwoof from my #1 favorite camping spot. Brought it into my scape in the living room. LFG!

[@aidanramones6953]

That jellyfish needs a tesseract shaped tank

[@tailsofwillow]

FTR inspired me to get my first tank! I haven't stocked it yet but am planning on getting 3-5 guppies and maybe a few shrimp! I am going to try planting it but have no experience with aquascape so lets hope it goes well! It's a ten gallon tank btw!

[@empressireneabitfishcrazy]

I love walking into my room and seeing my Chonky Emerald Cory. Super cute

[@FishForThought]

ayy

[@saawysorenson4585]

So how do I tell my tank is ready to be send in? I could just add plants and move rocks around for years...

[@haygee]

Biased but crested geckos/gargoyles are my fave so far. They look like little alligators and are a great first step into keeping reptiles

[@ruanvantonder8969]

I’m doing research on what tank to get before I get a betta. Is a 5 gallon vertical tank ok or should I get a horizontal tank?

[@cursedaim8974]

imo, 5 gallons isn't enough, you should get an horizontal as they need to breathe air and the water level shouldn't be high.

[@ruanvantonder8969]

@@cursedaim8974 thanks for replying! I’ll definitely look into getting a bigger tank then.

[@cursedaim8974]

@@ruanvantonder8969 No Problem :), if you have any other questions, you can ask me if you want to.

[@SuspiciouslyCatShapedPotato]

dang reminds me of the 80 gallon ciclid fish tank my mom had when I was 7, looking back it may have been overstocked but idk.

[@Variantgardenfae]

Having seen this video my wife and I decided you'd flip at out tanks We've been keeping fish just 1 year and started with a beta harem in a 50gallon column it crashed but we now have a giant angel fish community in a 50 gallon bow and a peacock cichlid community in the column the longest tank has been running 6 months

[@oneup12]

6:55 this is why i bought a python. Water changes are a breeze. Keeping in mind i have 8 tanks one of which is 180 gal so the python just made sense. But back when i had ten gals i was inhaling that water all day haha

[@Boulder_Betta]

i feel like humanity would benefit from chris having a weekly livestream of the chaos found at the beginning of this episode

[@thegreglin332]

YOOOOO LETS GOOOOO WOOOO MONDAY!! For christmas im gonna replant my aquarium as a present for my fish (: Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@froggielady3204]

Chris bottle that energy and share. I need some extra energy today. Favorite amphibian would be frogs. I also really love salamanders.

[@forg0tten]

I've been watching since I had fruity pebbles gravel and biding my time doing my work so I can get 5/5's for my tanks, one day. 😛😛 My favourite reptiles are bearded dragons, and my favourite amphibian is the dwarf African Frog. They're really great additions to a planted tank.

[@FrancesWeyr]

Could the small tank of the jellyfish be a quarantine tank? I’d like to think if he’s that knowledgeable he had a better destination planned

[@teohuionn2979]

Can you put 1 betta 2 amano shrimp in a 10 gallon tank with no filter, for plant i put 2 fava fern and one anubias

[@jakewhitehead7414]

QOTW I'm currently digging the Drawf African Frogs. Thinking about getting some for a Flex scape when I have the coin.

[@FishForThought]

aw yeee

[@rickytynan110]

Zaboomafoo sent me down the path to the crocodile hunter and animal planet, and now I’m here building a new 120 gal tank for my beardie and cycling my new 75 gal fish tank💀

[@FishForThought]

hahahah

[@garthantash]

Not sure what is difficult about starting a siphon that way. It is how I drain my tanks and I do it that way because it is easy particularly if the tap is physically lower than the tank.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

just set up my new 15 gallon planted and added some snails [ king koopa nerite and some trumpets] . excited to see how it grows. any stocking suggestions are appreciated [ ideally something compatible with neons and peacock gudgeons]

[@b1oh1]

I'd ask on r/aquariums

[@brickosaurus2276]

I got a better one for you: *Fishfood For Thought* I just recently rediscovered your channel, and your absolutely amazing! I don't necessarily agree with ALL of your opinions (like your opinion on fake decor) but I still very much respect them! I've been binge watching your channel to catch up with all of your videos

[@FishForThought]

aw ty!!

[@PomeloYT]

QOTW: I bought three Spanish ribbed newts that had been surrendered to a fish store a few months ago and I love them so much. The three of them share a single brain cell and that brain cell is devoted to thinking about bloodworms.

[@kaylagreenberg]

Knowing who Zoboomafoo is doesn't make us old; having watched the original Kratts' Creatures makes us old lol!!!!

[@Yarniac]

I don't have a tank yet (because landlords) but I've watched ever FTR ever, so I like to think my first tank someday, is going to be pretty sick :D

[@zebedeemadness2672]

10:45 If Rawwfishing owns that Clown featherback, that one is very likely extinct.

[@strawberrygoldfish]

Really want to get a python one day when I have the ability to house one. Also, I find the giant day gecko to be interesting. Number one, though, dart frogs! Really want some of those!

[@greyrankin1710]

Chris is on FIRE today 😂😂😂

[@cooperderbyram123]

How do you get him to give you a fish tank review? I’m interested in what he thinks to my first proper planted aquarium

[@abbygailbruff3619]

Hmm.. Choosing your favorite reptile/amphibian is really hard for me but I would have to say... The leopard gecko, I used to have named delta...she died a few years ago. I have not had the spirit to get one since...

[@FishForThought]

leopard gecko tails are so coool

[@Frogger]

Dang, consider my mind blown! Axo-LotR is a brilliant play on words... Even though it's so obvious... How did I never think of that before?

[@FishForThought]

lmao xD

[@nicholasmacdonald4510]

I gave my axolotl the Christmas gift of upgrading a 10 gallon tank to a 20 gallon long

[@jdsmith8282]

QOTW: My favorite reptile is a Komodo dragon because they’re badass, and my favorite amphibian is the red eyed tree frog! I’ve always wanted to raise some of my own!

[@kubakornijenko1927]

6:22 Really? That is the only wey I do it. And I've gotten preety good at it to. Then just wait untill the bowl is full and sprint to the bathroom.

[@vivekvs1992]

Got a pair of borneo suckers... Its like a reticulate Hillstream but more leopard like than a tiger... Sensitive little guys..

[@gabnaturalist]

my favorite amphibian is the pacific treefrog and my favorite reptiles are garter snakes

[@Mimir_the_wise_]

6:01 I think they think the fish are eating the plants due to the holes in them which is actually a nutrient deficiency

[@candiedragon]

This was some high quality h2o content. 10/10 actually laughed out loud several times

[@feralon9570]

Tank two is silver tip tetra's, I have them in a 29g.

[@teganreif6427]

Me- "I have 5 fish tanks", Them- "That's too many", Me- "I must have more, it's never enough"

[@Wild_Discovery]

I always do the “i don’t give a f*ck” because I don’t have the proper thingy to attach. 2/10 don’t recommend because it tastes like swamp water

[@iLikeDEERz]

Great video Chris! I'm considering doing a no-filter tank, any recommendations on good plants for this tank? It's going to be about 3 gallons, so need some good plants for it :))

[@jasminepalmer5391]

So I have a 100L tank with two corys, one otocinculus and 8 galaxy rasbora. I was thinking of adding a beta fish however learned from this channel they will get themselves stuck in tiny gaps so not really suitable for my hard scape so I’m struggling with a centre piece any ideas?

[@jaimestewart8295]

I'm not sure what my favorite is , the more I learn the more I like .

[@Goldmole777]

hello I'm thinking about making a Blue crab Tank or possibly a Dungeness crab Tank any ideas for an all natural setup?

[@thedude7319]

01:43 actually that isn't a bad setup for that jelly fish if you keep the flow equal to its swim rate there wouldn't be any problems and scaping it has almost no benefit for the creature

[@kinseyhuckabay9237]

Me: Ok I’m done getting more fish for a while Me after watching FTR: Oooo I want one of those!

[@FishForThought]

lmao xD

[@aryamanray4145]

My favorite reptile is a turtle, i have one myself her name is oogway, she is 5 inches, 2 years old and loves to eat bloodworms and lettuce

[@ivygarcia6878]

I definitely recognize that song you're singing in the beginning 😂 I'm not that old though! 21 here!

[@FishForThought]

oh wow :)