Flex / Mega Flex Updates

[@ChattanoogaEd]

Who knew amanos were in to time travel?

[@pecktec]

YOU WON!

[@ChattanoogaEd]

@@pecktec HOLYCOW!!!! What a great day !!! I also bought some matchbox cars for gaslands!!!!

[@pecktec]

Ha! We played it last night it’s a lot of fun. Shot me an email or other message and I’ll send it out.

[@MinxInSinx]

I just purchased my first amano shrimp. They only had 1. Or I'd have gotten more of them.. (10g planted aquarium)

[@mountainhobbit1971]

I personally really love both Flex tanks, especially the 15 gallon...I have the 15 gallon which houses my Endlers...I like it OK. Grows my Crypts really well but yeah, trying to grow anything beyond low light plants is going to require more lighting for sure. What I love most about your videos is your sharing of your observations over time, I love that sort of reflection...so thank you Sean...I enjoy getting your videos a lot. I would love the Flex 32 gallon but my house is only 250 square feet...I would have to get rid of my drum set...not happening!

[@slappy1222]

Thanks!

[@pecktec]

Thanks a bunch!

[@pecktec]

That’s my first one of those.

[@fossphur]

Good to see your peacock gudgeon again! A fish I started keeping myself after seeing them here on your channel. I am now growing out grandchildren of the original gudgeons I bought.

[@OregonOutdoorsChris]

You're killing me with that Mega Flex (in a good way). I've been in love with that tank since you first showed it at that show a year or so back.

[@nickthebipolarhobbiest1296]

Great job on yet another helpful video! Thank you for all you do for my hobby!

[@tracybrunson8179]

GORGEOUS PLANTED TANKS... THATS MY DREAM !!! all beautiful planted tanks with healthy happy fish .... first time to see a mega flex tank & it’s a mega nice aquarium... just purchased aquatic plant seeds and bought some 1/2 price Tanks at the Petco aquarium sale so i can get started growing plants and breeding fish

[@spectek123]

I having issues with the water staying clean. What are the steps you take for the water? Mine has been goin on for 6 weeks and nothing like yours. I been thinking about putting on a fluval 207 on the tank what are you thoughts? Thanks...

[@dlealchicago]

Best in depth vid on both Flexs! Great video yet again PT! Great job!

[@williammartz3449]

Love your videos! Been watching for a few years. Keep up the good work.

[@davidadkins8805]

Something nice. Always loved your videos Sean. Mega Flex!!!

[@patseamen919]

Love the Mega Flex it has that unique shape great for viewing the fish and plants . Beautiful Tank !!!

[@Deigoboy75]

Love the megaflex bud!! Turned out so nice!! You’ve been my inspiration to start my own megaflex and my first attempt at live plants 🤞🏻

[@tonymedina34]

Watching the latest pecktec video on a Sunday morning is one of my favorite things

[@slappy1222]

I have been studying so many videos lately off learning Father Fish way..... I dont know if you know or feel about his method but sounds like you are spot on from your own learning.... I have my Fluval Flex 32.5 and cant wait to aquascape with Father Fish method and this tank.

[@pecktec]

This one is a little shallow for deep deep substrate but you can still make a great tank that way. I picked one that was a bit taller so I’d have more room. I’ve had some success with the natural method. Even when they are doing well it’s less ornamental and more everything everywhere all at once. Totally nature on auto pilot. But it’s all about what you want to see in there. And it can be really nice.

[@PretendingToBeANinja]

I hope those cold computer hands choose me! I would love to have a nice filter like that! Another great video Pecktec, you've always got such nice tanks!

[@jbf16falcon]

Really enjoy your videos. Fixing to to take the plunge on a megaflex thanks to you.

[@ChrisKee77]

Pulled the trigger on the Mega Flex due largely to your recommendation. Can't wait to get started on this planted tank project with my two sons. Looking forward to your next update. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@BigMacksTrains]

Love you videos. Some of the best KZbin. I love the look of the Flex.

[@jrob8071]

Love your tanks! And it’s great how you use the fishwater in your yard. I use it for my houseplants and some outdoor shrubs. Please keep me in the running for a filter

[@mariuszsobieraj1769]

I love the MegaFlex just for size and aesthetics, but I love the way the smaller tank was scaped. As always, excellent work.

[@FullMoonAquatics]

We enjoyed your chat with our coffee this morning. Feels like we know you and could have been sitting in the room with you. We may have to try your tank water circulation trick from our largest (cute 105g) into our smaller tanks. May have to get a Tardis if we get Amano shrimp again as well. 😉 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and tips with us. We appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos, Sean. Cheers! ☕️ ☕️

[@FullMoonAquatics]

I read an article stating that too much iron from fertz can cause staghorn algae. And some have said that Nerite snails will snack on it. Not theories I have tested though.

[@jbcool]

Been eying the flex, i watched a video on someone setting it up the other day and today your video was suggested, watched all 3 of your flex videoes and its a really nice tank. I want one myself, but it cost alot so have to wait to save up some money for it. Really like the videoes i've seen so far, you seem like you know alot.

[@anthny8711]

The megaflex is my favorite of the two as well. The 15 is nice, but the mega is hands down gorgeous. Congrats on how it has turned out!

[@SusanforSLCAquatics]

I really love that megaplex! Lots of lush plants and I love the adjustable lighting too.

[@annethornton9938]

Thanks to you, I bought a MegaFlex to add to my Flex 9 and school of Specs, but I can't set it up just yet, as we are turning the old dining room into a FISH ROOM! Great problem to have, also means I've got more time to plan and learn from people like you. I've got most of the stuff for it (substrate, wood, rocks, maybe some of the plants, some of the fish), but am still debating whether it'll be for my two fantail goldfish or for the betta sorority I'm planning (have the tetras & corydoras for it already in other tanks). I've got to find someplace to get the second light bar for it though, not as easy to track down in Canada...

[@timavison7395]

Your tanks looking amazing. We got them at the same time if you remember. I have let mine grow it’s like a jungle mine now but I do like that look. It’s good to see yours it makes me want to re sculpture mine.

[@mlrausch7708]

Both tanks look great! Bloopers, love the bloopers😁

[@nobleignitus9856]

Excellent in-depth coverage on your two Flex tanks! Great giveaway, too. Thank you for all your work!

[@echo1031]

Thank you for your videos! Longtime fan. 🐠

[@larryhowell934]

Just watched your commentary comparing the mega flex with the flex 16. I want the mega and your thoughts solidified my thoughts. Sadly I don’t have the space and the 16 works in my space. I will give it a bit more time and make the decision. Thank you. I enjoy your videos. Larry

[@timsager7742]

Your videos are always fun and funny. It was great meeting you at Aquashella.

[@ebybeehoney]

I've missed th smaller style tank videos - so I really enjoyed this one. You're making me want to start a new tank!

[@ChrisExploresLife]

Awesome video! These kinds of things really inspire me for my own channel! Thanks for the great content!

[@canaqua625]

Beautiful tank! Best you have yet. IMHO

[@teddys6825]

Very Under-rated aquarium Chanel, long time fam, love the content!

[@Evil_Genius_888]

It’s always nice to see a tank update. I’ve been eyeing the little 9 gallon flex for a few weeks. I thought an office tank might be nice, but I really don’t have a place to put it.

[@esuohelyk]

@4:19 what kind of fish is that attached to the wood? Love your Peacock Gudgeons!!

[@mattr8743]

I love my 15g Flex. The 32 is HIGH on my wish list! Thanks for all the info you provide.

[@jlc21diesel]

Great work, hope I might be the next to win some new stuff for my old tanks

[@joshg9143]

Yeah, I'm particularly intrigued by the unknown red plant also - the mega flex💪looks amazing. Would be great to see more frequent updates of tanks/trimming.

[@allipatton84]

Your tanks are so awesome! Amazing editing and the bloopers are great 😂

[@lewisstanley3031]

I have a 15 gallon and the 32.5 gallon fluval tank. They're awesome with the lighting programs they have.

[@ianroldan1080]

MEGAFLEXXXXX! Always makes me laugh when you put the sound effect on it. 😂

[@deadboynyc]

Got my wife to watch , now she thinks getting a mega is her idea lol. Thx for all the great content.

[@JS-gk9et]

Really liking the Mega scape, fits my style (but you’ve got it going better). Good stuff.

[@TerraMagnus]

That ornament isn't very large, but it sure packed a lot of shrimp... almost as if it were bigger on the inside.

[@nancyware7282]

The shrimp like the TARDIS because it's bigger on the inside, of course. What you don't know is they have a giant aquarium all to themselves in there lol

[@jackadair6225]

M E G A F L E X is looking good! Those checkerboard cichlids in the flex 15 are gorgeous as well.

[@Fatjohny100]

Love the Mega Flex....I found a Flex 15 for $95 and couldn't resist..I've had it for 4 months and have yet to set it up..so many other tanks going and wanting to be perfect have slowed me down..I'm thinking about your glass top and will most likely go that direction..anyway..thanks for your videos..

[@Carson4556]

Great video! I was waiting for this video to come out since I spent most of the day setting up my new MEGA flex! I can't wait to get some fish and plants in it.

[@gregspektor7423]

What are the small plants growing in the gravel in the front of the Fluval Flex 32.5? Sry, if it's a stupid question I'm new to the hobby and doing basic research.

[@pecktec]

It’s a great question! Those are crypt pava. They take forever to grow but are one of my favorite plants.

[@traceyauburn7039]

Great vid and lovely tank, hate to put a downer on it but when you were talking about the long lived ammano shrimp I noticed a guppy flashing on a leaf . Hopefully just a slight prob with your water , I'm having the same prob at the mo 😕

[@GAMINGMATRIXXX]

Do I need a special aquarium stand for the a 32 gallon Fluval Flex? or can put it on top of a clothing drawer dresser?

[@pecktec]

Nope but you have to account for the total weight. And make sure the whole bottom is covered.

[@skincareaddicted]

Oh, I really did not like the curved front but you have convinced me to buy the 32.5 gallon flex. Great videos, very informative

[@stevewhite57]

Hello from Denmark , well I went out and bought a mega flex and I must say it’s a nice tank. I set it up planted but I ended up with a bad case of hair algae and I ended up taking it down, I’ll set it up again soon and I think I will follow your method of a lot of shrimp and patience and maybe I’ll add the second light, we will see how it goes. Thanks for the great videos it really helps to see your experiences and what has worked for you.

[@pecktec]

I like it even more than I thought I would. Really cool.

[@stevewhite57]

One modification I can recommend is replacing the pump ,mine although not noisy vibrated the top so I have replaced it with a jabao 1200 dc pump. It gives a little more flow and is controllable and zero vibration,well worth it.

[@enriqueperez2112]

Love your videos. I found that lowering the blue on my Fluval lights to 10% or lower has drastically reduced the algae on all of my tanks

[@kevinbrislawn5918]

What did you use for the substrate for the plants and ferts also?

[@wyldslanerail]

I like that you cover smaller aquariums compared to a lot of other well known KZbinrs ;)

[@KingAssyria]

Hello, I will be picking up this tank soon. I know its better to have the second light but will the 1 light suffice for decent plant growth

[@pecktec]

It will do ok for low light plants. I feel like for one light it’s a little too close and you end up with a lot of dark areas.

[@joseluisvincourtviveros]

Amazing! I have 15 gallon Fluvial, but I would like to change for more gallons, what do you thing?

[@gore1]

I really like the glass lid on the Flex. Update on the 220 please.

[@beaka63]

Really enjoyed this update! I bought my mega Flex because of you, and haven't set it up yet, but was happy to see this video as it makes it a less intimidating venture. Also, that plant with the oval leaves you forgot the name to is, I believe, "Oval Ludwigia"...I have some too. :)

[@charleshardin841]

Great video. Do you know if soapstone is safe for freshwater tanks. I want to try to crave some caves with it. Thank you.

[@TylerOstergaard]

It’s very inspirational seeing your tanks :) thanks

[@abbysadvantage]

Thank you for the inspiration as I venture into starting my first planted tank!

[@luisvazquez3224]

Curious what stand you're using for the Flex 15g tank... not a fan of the one Fluval makes for it.

[@karunald]

I can't figure out what light they are using. Surely the 2nd one is a common Aquasky 2.0 but what size? Or did they make a special size for this? I'm interested in the Plant 3.0 version that might fit in this.

[@pecktec]

It is a special one.

[@karunald]

@@pecktec Well they need to make it more easily available. And I'd like for them to come out with a Plant 3.0 for this size. Smallest size is dinky, next size up is around 33-33.5" :o Can you yell at them for me? Thanks LOL

[@jeanmaluzo6909]

Your Megaflex is so nice always good observations keep it clean:-

[@eskimojulie]

How do you get on with the lights blinding you if you want to work in the tank ?

[@kg2nc]

Great video definitely enjoyed the story of each tank in this video. The plants look great.

[@raggs2007]

I really enjoyed this video. Especially about the plants and the fish used. I would like to get the Flex 32 gallon but they are hard to find and it looks to be sold by vendors at $300 plus. When you throw in the additional light bar and stand putting it in the $600-$700 range. I think I will pass on that and budget for something smaller in cost and size.

[@shesellsfish]

Your mega flex is one of my favorite tanks. Giant otto is awesome too. 👍💕👍

[@toneloke5145]

Where do you buy replacement bulbs and how much do they cost, thanks for your help take care.

[@pecktec]

These are LED lights so when you replace them, you have to replace the whole light but it’s been five years and I’ve had no problems so far.

[@tylersmitson3637]

I am having trouble finding a second light for my 32g. All of the stores I’ve checked have the 18w and 27w but not the 21w that came with the tank. Any suggestions on where to order it from?

[@dansethner705]

I found one at Kens Fish store. $79 including shipping! Great deal

[@Clintmotovlog]

I love the mega flex but just can't justify the price. Great up date on it looking really good keep it up pecktec!

[@dansethner705]

How would you add CO2 in the mega flex? Would you drill a hole through the black chamber next to the nozz

[@Mariah3272]

Love all your tanks. Have been suscribed to your channel for quite some time. Was wondering how your 5 gal fluval is doing? You are one of the Masters of fish keeping for your tanks to be so beautiful.

[@pecktec]

I may do the specs next week.

[@nebskipython]

My bad, watched the end of the vid! Great stuff , i love my 15 and cant wait to get the Megaflex!

[@mamamia5645]

Always enjoyed watching and learning so much from you! Oh great cold computer hands... Please pick me... pick me... 😉

[@adamgiles8850]

I have a Mega Flex and love it. Where did you get your kick stands for the hood. I really need those!

[@pecktec]

I got them on Etsy. There may be a link in the description. There was just one guy making them. I still use them every week.

[@adamgiles8850]

Thanks. I will check it out. Your Mega Flex video was inspiration for my tank. Thank you for your videos!

[@saucettu]

Great video dont know how long I have been a member but been a while.

[@frankmartinez84]

Thanks pecktec!!! Great looking tanks!! Hope to win the filter.

[@vampgaia]

The mega flex looks amazing! A TARDIS within a tank is always a good idea. The amanos are using it to travel throughout all time and space.

[@kevinhall7512]

Love the look of this tank. Thank you for the video.

[@pampetersen4067]

I've been thinking of getting the mega flex but might go a little bigger. Love your planted tanks.

[@aquadesignsbymlt4769]

That was an enjoyable video. It made me want to try that Fluval tank. 🌿🐟Ingenious water changes. I like the way the top opens and stays open so you can work on it. I like the ability to add extra lighting. Did your stand come with it?🤔 Thanks 🦋

[@concon9636]

This is my favorite of all your tanks!! 😍

[@josephmackenzie1471]

Another great video! Gotta save for the fluval flex Max for sure.

[@botanicalsblackwaterbeyond8871]

Did you find a good way to clean the curved glass at the front? Did you find any algae scraper in particular that worked the best? Tia

[@pecktec]

Magic eraser and a credit card work great.

[@botanicalsblackwaterbeyond8871]

pecktec thanks and I really appreciate the fact you always answer my questions 👍

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza909]

When I worked at a family owned pet store we used to have small seminars on marine land products which they’re the only filters I use!

[@jspeck7248]

Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@piapug]

Hi I got my 32.5 flex a month ago ... going good so far but my plants have brown on them. Is this because of not enough light?

[@stephenwinfield5573]

Cam I ask. If I'm new to keeping fish. And new to to all of what is needed , but I have been watching how to cycle and care for . Should I get the mega flex or the 15 gallon as my first tank ? I don't want to hurt or kill fish by doing something wrong . ??? I would like the mega flex but scared I will hurt the fish. ??

[@pecktec]

It’s fine for beginners. Get as big a tank as you can fit and go slow. Add plants it helps a lot.

[@stephenwinfield5573]

@@pecktec thank you. I would love a planted and grass floor tank small grass. Is it best to use sand first and fluval stratus substrate ? To help grow ? And the fluval bio substrate- is it best to rinse first as I've seen some do and some say not too as it washes all the nutrition from it. ? Thank you for your reply. Loving your videos. I appreciate you replying. Great appreciated from the UK. X

[@alanh8101]

Do they make 45 Gallon?? At the store it’s 32.5 it’s little small compare to my older Fluval 45 gallon.. Alan

[@RichT.]

I recently acquired a mega flex from a friend love the look of the tank, but have you noticed the temp? I unpluged the heater and after a day it is still around 80 degrees? (House temp is about 77) Have you experienced this as well?

[@pecktec]

I haven’t really noticed that but our house temp is a bit lower like 71 or so.

[@RichT.]

@@pecktec Thanks, I'll keep on eye on it.

[@beaverbrent]

Thanks for all the info! Did your Mega Flex come with the pad/mat?

[@ffxfgxsfxxxg2419]

I wanted to choose between this and the UNS tanks which ones are better?

[@benbirdsinging3275]

The algae in your tank are known as Staghorn algae. It may have come along with the plants, but it may also be pollution, poor water circulation.The cause must therefore be tackled, not only the algae being cut away. Soil and bin cleaning, your filter is also part of it. Ensure good water distribution. Fertilizing is good, over-fertilization with rotting as a result is not. Good luck with your bin!

[@rantsandreviews]

I may have to get a 32 gallon Flex. I like my 15 but the "Mega" Flex looks really good.