Getting NEW Fish from Aquarium Co-Op After Hours (Day 2) - Fish Room Update Ep. 132

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It's Day 2 of our Fish Room Makeover series, and it looks like a tornado has been through the building. Cory and Mike of @AQUAPROS have at least another 8-10 hours of work ahead of them, as they try to install an underwater "waterfall," change out the sand substrate, and sneak into the Aquarium Co-Op store and warehouse late at night to get some much needed supplies. Don't forget to visit Mike's channel @AQUAPROS see the videos that he made about our adventures.
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[@AquariumCoop]

Did you miss Day 1 of the Fish Room Makeover series? Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHKvg2Z-ZdCheas. Also, don't forget to visit Mike's channel at www.youtube.com/@AQUAPROS to get his POV on all the shenanigans that happened.

[@nathananderton8546]

8:24 Your mountain with the wood coming out of it looks very reminiscent of a hermit crab. 😅

[@Heterogeneity]

As a born cynic and a generally pessimistic person I'm grateful for Cory expressing his doubts and despairing moments. It's too rare that we get to see them on youtube so thanks for the representation.

[@mattkinsella9856]

Agreed. Although I'd like to think I'm ever the optimist, living life long enough will make anyone a cynic and KZbin and social media in general is "everything is GREAT!" Which we all know is definitely very far from the truth. Some honesty is always good, even if it's not always positive.

[@MIKoenig44]

The best part of this series is friends hanging out, and working on fish tanks....talking about fish. That's what this hobby is about: enjoying it.

[@buddkhang2183]

" we did like a 300% water changed " killed me lol good one

[@bananafloat27]

just got my 2 year coin in the mail for membership at the coop. aquariums and the coop in particular have at times been the only good thing going on in my life since 2020. just wanted to share my gratitude.

[@YTZack408]

Wow the fish room tanks are going to look better than ever!

[@jimmyreese4740]

Absolutely loving these videos those tanks are looking amazing!!!

[@3l3llala13]

The one tank with the sandy bottom but yet was still unexpectedly clear also had more of those grasslike plants growing in it than the other sanded tanks. I think those grasslike plants had an extensive tight network of roots underneath the sand that held the sand together and prevented little sand particles from floating into the water, "dirtying" it.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Maybe try an underground filter in the tank like the old days with just a tube sticking out of the substrate an inch to help with the cloudy water. Just a thought.

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Really enjoyed coming along with both of yous, it’s already looking alot better! Let’s hope the inspector approves😮

[@FishyJerk240]

Aquarium co-op is the Ferrari of of aquariums, equipment, and knowledge, without the price and maintenance. Cory is fine tuned machine and only puts out the best products on the market.

[@partsunkn0wn733]

Another Avatar scape from Mike. He can't help himself 😂😂

[@ChaosAquatics]

I love the amount of room in the store. there are too many fish stores that are just so packed that you cant walk past people or see what's on the bottom racks. also I wish more stores would show their quarantine room/have a quarantine room

[@brandonthegrey]

I used to have one those sandfalls things and I noticed that it works better if you pre-soak the sand. Yes, eventually all the sand does fall off but since my aquarium had a top layer of sand, I'd literally just scoop up some sand from beside it and toss it in and it took a few months to run out as well

[@chia_pet7121]

Hopefully you don't have fish with chinchilla tendencies that would fling the sand from the pit every chance they get.

[@FOFaquatics]

We have also done a 300% water change on problem tanks. Never been a fan of sand more than likely the problem is stemming from that but not the only reason seeing how your other tanks are doing well.

[@brantonlightcap6599]

Stellar viewing per usual.

[@moleindaground]

Love these videos! The energy is infectious. Thanks y’all

[@sarahwoodring5587]

I was planning on breaking down most of my tanks this weekend after a couple of big setbacks and general meh. Watching this video has re-ignited my excitement, so I'm going to re-do rather than remove those tanks. Thanks for sharing!

[@chia_pet7121]

I lost a saltwater tank Sunday, but I hate my life and will try it again as I want to experiment on some shrimp and gobies.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

The only thing better than having friends , are the true variety " always happy to be " your friend.... Especially if you need to ask them for a few days to get the fish room where you can get it right 👍

[@chia_pet7121]

This is why military people have a difficult time adjusting, you can't get that kind of cohesion outside of the military and it is stressful to keep trying to seek it out and be discouraged when it doesn't pan out.

[@pamelapilling6996]

I like the small round rocks as substrate. They are small enough and smooth enough for my corydoras.

[@nickk4010]

Looking good, I just rescaped my tank and helped reignite the love for the hobby. After numerous years its easy to lose some love for the hobby. Something about new scape, fish,substrate seiryu stone and cool drift wood reignited my love again. Happy every time I walk by now vs thinking about maintenance and dreading it. Love these videos, reminds me of the daily dose videos, and I've seen every, yes every one over the years 😂

[@vanuaturly]

Your quarantine room has more fish than my local store 😂

[@nabokovfan87]

@18:18. SHAAAAAAARK! 😍

[@OfMiceAndTrains]

Thanks for taking us along to watch you both. Good ideas

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Always work in the fish room. I know how it is.

[@chia_pet7121]

5:14 It acts like the air-lift that treasure hunting divers use to clear out the sand, but are using only water instead of the easier to use air system (using air means not having to use hydrolic pumps). You could do the same with air, but would have to split out the air and have it travel out of view for aesthetics. You could also tilt the waterfall backwards slightly to allow more gravity/contact time to collect the sand in the reservoir and also be observant of where your other tank water flows so it doesn't contribute to the snowdrifing of the sand.

[@dbrew02]

I love what u got going on corey, id love to work for a boss like you too bad your not in michigan

[@user-fn8pk5rl4s]

carpet the cloudly ones. that would be siiick

[@shmrgle]

Productivity can wait. Fish room update requires my attention now.

[@williamjansson]

Did you rinse the sand before adding it? Its the fine powder of the sand. It takes a few waterchanges/gravelvaccs to get that powder put. Once you have it out it will be really clear

[@AquariumCoop]

Yes, the sand has been in the tank for nearly 2 years, lots of 100% water changes and gravel vacs.

[@csharpe5787]

I can't believe the hours you've put in, its mental.

[@assiahinarkansas]

I'm working through overhauling some of my tanks too. Enjoying following along with your process.

[@rickbooher8224]

Years ago in when I work in a local tropical fish store when we get a cloudy tank we get out a diatomaceous filter and run it for a couple of days and the clarity would be unbelievable. We today say a water change I say filter first then change the water. Things that cloud water is so fine it can filter out all the particles. I found a diatomaceous filters is that tool to have especially if you are a large multi tank keeper of fish. I am surprised you don't have one all ready.

[@jerryhigg]

Very nice❤

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

Rock on...! Keep up your awesomeness...

[@plantlady1557]

Awesome video! I’m enjoying these videos of your fish room and seeing the progress! Tanks are looking great! The little turtles are adorable!

[@ShamuAquatics]

16:43 take some of those roseline sharks too 😍

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Great video like always 😊 I got some feeder guppies the other day going to Quarantine them and have some hardy Endlers 😊 I also ordered some products from your store excited to get them

[@robynguppyart]

Wow wow wow looks great!

[@darrylmoore5847]

That was really enjoyable.

[@Not.Dvniel]

Rainbow sharks 👍🔥 maybe a red tail shark next?

[@kmhmusic123]

Yay new content!

[@chia_pet7121]

2:30 Tripping is bad. I tripped yesterday with a cup of adult brine shrimp in my hand and lost 1/4 cup to my hand/arm/floor. I felt the creepy crawling of the brine shrimp wiggling on my arm and now have the aroma of spilled shrimp until I can spill something else to cover the smell. 🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐

[@GlennMalabo]

How do you clean an aquarium when it's covered with plants?

[@its_hutch_7505]

I hope you turn the lights down on the anubias only tanks. I'd hate to see those beautiful leaves covered in black algae. Great progress on the fish room. I too am a fellow crypt enjoyer lol.

[@briangrant2426]

With all those plants are you not running any CO2? I don't see any. Looks good, btw.

[@lynkin]

I prefer sand, run Aquarium Co-op sponges in all my tanks. I combat the cloudiness with internal filter filled with quilt batting along with API ACCU Clear, remove filter the next day.

[@chevyfish4028]

I like these type videos. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jacobbaker4545]

Ughhh why cant my vallneria grow like that. I'm in WA and it does grow at all

[@Brianhahahaha]

Hi Cory! You should bring back your beard you looked good with a beard.

[@gabdewulf]

Why not bury the sand waterfall in a sand tank then won't have to worry about the leakage?

[@j_scheb]

What's a good fish to control the population of endlers?

[@AquariumCoop]

Dwarf frogs sometimes eat enough.

[@cichlaocellaris8304]

Am I not remembering correctly or did Corey always say that the flag Tails were too big a fish even for the 800 gallon at full grown. Maybe I miss remembering.

[@AquariumCoop]

I don't believe they get too big for the 800g. The problem with my last one is it would "mouth" my mbu puffer and it spooked Hank. Also I have the 1500 gallon now, to upgrade the flagtail if needed.

[@cichlaocellaris8304]

@AquariumCoop okay so I misremembered. I love you and the channel I have watched every live stream and every video have an awesome day

[@AQUAPROS]

Late to the party, what happened to that auditor guy????

[@user-tx5yz4cy9r]

I am a little confused. Patience is frequently recommended when dealing with aquarium issues. So, when some tanks are clear and others (with sand substrate) are pretty good but not totally clear, why are you wanting to immediately do something? Why not let it have time to settle down? Second, in your tour of the retail site, I got the impression you are no longer associated with it. What is your involvement with the company now?

[@AquariumCoop]

I wouldn't say immediately. The tank has been cloudy for 2 years? I've been trying to fix it for those 2 years without success. As for involvement. I own the company. A few videos ago you see me building the expansion. What is shown in videos and what happens daily isn't the same. 10 years ago, I was at the retail store open to close every day. Now I don't work in the retail store. I show up to help build, do walk throughs etc. But I am more busy with content, product R&D, running the online store, expanding RPP and more.

[@stevmstng5165]

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[@haroldmclarty7317]

Why don't you try a diatom?

[@AquariumCoop]

Mostly because I don't own one. 100% water changes should do what a diatom would be doing though.

[@mattlangworthy8131]

Where is the live stream playlist that man irritated that I can't watch any of them

[@harambeboy]

Will this be open to the public someday? - ❤ from Kenmore

[@kathrynthomas6390]

I doubt it. I believe it's on Cory's home property.

[@fallenscsl]

i would rather put a uv sterilizer on a hospital tank, and/or only use one on a main when needed, not worth the cost of added electrical, cleaning and maintenance really

[@jeffreyabbey9592]

I've bought several waterfall systems from different companies. Not worth it imo but the fish i own enjoy it as cave dwelling at least 😅 But stay away from those underwater waterfalls systems You have been warned Save your money Save your time

[@Exite21]

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