Guppy Pond Aquarium - UPDATE and Buying New Fish!

Hi everyone! Here is an update on my DIY Guppy Patio Pond with the aquarium high-rise. Today I visited MAD Aquariums to get some new fish to try in the pond - I thought I'd try something different in addition to the guppies :) I hope you enjoy this little update and checking out some of the amazing aquascapes at MAD Aquariums!
Timestamps:
1:55 - Maintaining the patio pond with aquarium
2:54 - Cyanobacteria in the Tanganyikan tank
4:25 - MAD Aquariums store visit
7:39 - Incredible Planted Aquascapes at MAD Aquariums
11:53 - Buying new fish for my pond!
13:46 - Slight Issue with the Aquarium Highrise
15:06 - Adding the new fish!
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[@Kaityscichlids]

As promised, I just uploaded a short showing the pond this morning! You can check it out here: kzbin.infogVPq_BHOVqg?feature=share Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments, I have been reading them all :) I'm going to jump on and start replying later on, but I've got to get some stuff done today first! I appreciate every comment you leave so much

[@lancejohnston3688]

As far as the hose is concerned…here in Queensland there’s usually 2 stepped adapters…that’s missing the first adapter.

[@lancejohnston3688]

You shouldn’t have to lift the tank full of water…that’s dangerous…get a length of airline and attach a small piece of styrofoam to one end and float it inside the upturned tank then suck out the air with your mouth…use a more stable tank stand too like cement blocks.

[@sharpygsxr]

With the cyanobacteria in the Tangyanikan tank you can pretty much syphon it off the sand as it will form almost like a slick on the surface it can pretty much be peeled off. You could also black out that tank for a week or so which should kill it off, use bin bags on the glass and keep the lights off.

[@SoHoundHouse]

Girl, your grapple with that "high-rise"…and then explaining your struggle a few moments later - sopping wet - was a total mood and exquisite comedy timing. Summed up my entire life! I LOL'd so hard. 🤣Thank you for the endeavours - the struggle is REAL. Subbed.

[@matt01506]

Oh dear, you have a beautiful bubbly demeanour so it evoked sympathy seeing you sat on the floor next to a cloudy tank utterly deflated ! The answer to seeing more of the store is always going to be a yes ! (And your tanks along with the wildlife adventures, all of it) !!!!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Awwww, thank you so much! That's so nice to hear 😄

[@michellepinet686]

I'd love a store tour. I really like how you give things a go and try different fish. It'll rub off and give me more confidence. :)

[@Addi--]

If you have a siphon hose that has a squeeze pump, you can use that to suck the air out of the highrise tank in the pond. Go ahead and place the tank first then stick the hose pointed toward the top of the highrise. Then pump away the air to displace with water

[@FranknBerry05]

Love the pond and flamboyant personality it's incredibly wholesome and makes my day better ☺️

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@boj4klayman919]

Hey! Professional and hobbyist aquarist here, treatment for cyanobacteria is about 20 USD per 300 gallons that would be the Boyd enterprises chemi clean and damn you got a lotta high end lights over tanks with no need for them!

[@TrippyTrev45]

Yes definitely worth putting back

[@jasondunn6223]

Rice fish would be great in there!! They show so good in little ponds like this!!

[@davidadkins8805]

Maybe the plants that are within it were slowing producing oxygen into the box therefore displacing water.

[@user-ru6kb4vk4l]

Kaity your videos are always very interesting! 👏👏👍Thanks 😊

[@BH369]

you can add some Japanese medaka rice fish in your pond they are very hardy fish ❤,white cloud mountain minnows are great for ponds too.

[@sobieski478]

Rice fish may be a good idea for the tower. They can tolerate a wide range of temperatures both hot and cold. Great content as always, Kaity.

[@user-cq4rb6lo7w]

On the hose you need a thread adapter, to fill high rise with water just use a tube to suck out the air while it's upside down

[@andrestewart7010]

This is your best video....

[@amyvining6561]

Absolutely love this pond. Well done!

[@MakoyUnggoy]

The hose just screws on instead of pushes doesn't it?....There's a thread on the tap and also the end of the hose

[@zlamanit]

Yes, it’s likely a quick connector that needs to be screwed on once and then you can just pull/push to operate it.

[@BodgieFromStraya]

Love this video Kaity! I didn't think id be as invested in this guppy pond as I am but its coming along so well, I love it!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thanks heaps Bodgie!! I'm glad it is winning you over lol

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

kinda funny, I'm a Texan , and its quickly becoming that all my favorite aquarium channels are Australian !

[@markzig1429]

Hi Katie, I have a suggestion. What if you used a bowl instead of the box? I think a round bowl may work better with the round pond. And perhaps it could sit down into the stand a little better, bringing the bowl lower into the pond, below the water level, so you would have less trouble with the evaporation.

[@pascoerusso8615]

Hi Kaitly , i love the pond & i reckon the glass tower is a keeper ... also i appreciate the reality of your fish keeping 🤗🤗

[@alan61979]

The joys of fishkeeping. It can be so frustrating at times 😈 You got there in the end though 😊

[@travisrichards6181]

Always love your content!! You’re gonna hit that 100k mark, no problem! Thanks for the videos! Keep’em coming!

[@666Maeglin]

One trick is to add water to the level you want it, then add the volume of the tank and pull iot out again putting the tank on the stand

[@JonVlogs123]

I love you Kaity!

[@kyurkus1]

I love the guppy pond, thanks for starting my day w/ a smile.✌

[@benjamindebellis6664]

JMO but I think as the water level lowers due to evaporation, it will eventually drain your high-rise to compensate for the lower water level in the main pond. Once the water level in the pond is lower than the bottom of your high rise the air will be able to enter your high-rise. You wouldneed to add top off water as water evaporates or setup an auto-top-off to your pond. I use a really in expensive top-off on my marine tank. AWESOME pond!!

[@midnighthorizon1]

The easiest way to get the high-rise tank set up is to get yourself a wet and dry vac and just suck the air out of the tank while it's on the stand that way as well you can add more water if needed + there great for any water spills

[@sheikhshakib55]

Love your work, you make it special ❤❤

[@lynnrobertson4657]

Hi Kaity love watching your videos ❤

[@aquarium.talktv]

I love this pond! Awesome video Kaity

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Gordon 🙏🏼

[@TheCottonman]

I just love your voice... I could listen to you for hours... Love your content... 🐠💙🐟

[@billmeyer4773]

Nice video tour Thanks for sharing. ❤😮

[@tigesadventures3880]

Enantiopus sandsifters might be a good addition to mix over the sand

[@OceanLife6977]

Love the update.

[@lpoolck17]

I think air is getting into the high rise when the water level drops near the bottom of the rim. You'll have to keep on top of water top ups though evaporation.

[@mc-um3nv]

Your personality is so beautiful! you will definitely get to 100 thousand subscribers if you keep doing what you are doing. Keep on keeping on, I love this channel, God bless you!

[@user-gk6jd4ms3q]

Yes keep it going

[@corrugatedmetal6598]

with regards to the high-rise: 1. i don't think it looks bad at all with a bit of air at the top. maybe you could put a floating plant up into it? 2. i think stabilizing the stand you set it on could make it a lot easier to lift the high-rise full of water up onto it, since you wouldn't have to risk tipping the stand over. 3. also, someone mentioned using a hose to siphon the air out of the top of the high-rise. that could make the process a bit easier for you. i don't have any experience with a tank high-rise, just hate seeing you struggle! it's a very cool idea though, so i'm sure you will be able to figure out a way to make it work for you. ❤

[@Ayj517]

Makrakanta balıklarını çok seviyorum. Akvaryum dizaynlarına bayıldım.

[@brianjones1282]

Alright Miss Kaity, I think we need to discuss some things. Are you sure it's just a phase? You might be in denial. Be careful or your Lake Malawi fish might revolt. They might just up and leave, except the inconvenient fact you know, they're in a tank. 😛 You made a point that I was going to suggest. I think you might ought to have a shorter stand for your high rise tank. That way if the water level in the pond goes down a little, air won't get in it. It would probably be easier to get on the stand too. I would enjoy a tour of the Matt's store. That looked like a beautiful store. I just setup a fishy tank after a long while, so I got into watching videos and so forth again. I found your channel and have been enjoying your videos. I like that your videos are all not the same thing over and over again. I also enjoy your laid back, sweet personality. You are like a breath of fresh air. 🙂

[@ejsampana426]

Gorgeous as always... btw you can put the hose directly inside the high-rise to fill it with water

[@IvansGuppies]

Great update! It’ll be interesting to see which fish prefers the high rise most.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you!! Yes I'm looking forward to seeing that too. It's a fun little experiment 😂

[@ashmullahey3065]

You are missing the little adapter that changes the size of the threaded piece. Check your front tap!

[@lTSR0BBY]

2:07 it screws on, turn it to the right and it will screw back on. the hose will unclip after you screw it on if you hold the dimples and pull down. hope this helps

[@davidhart4789]

Love the guppy pond. Yes you should keep the tower in there. Have a great day and I’ll see you in the short tomorrow.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😁🙏🏼

[@florentincioaba7989]

Bravo from Romania Dracula land ❤🎉

[@ArnolddeGans]

Keep it real ... Looking forward to your next vid ...

[@Yelsin_Salazar]

Hi Kaity, I just saw the short update and it looks pretty nice, the guppies and mollys look beautiful as well. I see you putting so much passion and effort into your projects that I'm sure that soon or later you'll be compensated for achieving your goals. Thanks for another great video. ¡Greetings and blessings from South America🤘🙌!!!

[@saputramaulana7731]

Happy Valentine'S Day I LOVE YOU, 👍🏼👍🏻🤍🖤💖💝💞💕💘💜❤😉

[@troywilson3679]

You need a reducer for your tap. 😉😁

[@stephenpearce5462]

NICE

[@pattykake7195]

I have some gold white clouds…they are great little fish…I am going to set up another nano tank for rice fish….love them…🫶 Hope your new arrivals go well…👍🏽.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much! They are cute little fish 🐟

[@AJVD2123]

I feel so honoured to share a birthday with Ed 😂

[@TheHeadShotBoom]

Instead of lifting the high rise while its 100% full..... Place it where you need it and use a short hose to suck the air out. Water will fill it as the air is sucked out.

[@nicksavage4763]

Ooo I LIKE❣️

[@josepatio5272]

Been a viewer for forever and this is my 1st comment u should try fancy goldfish and get one each of strain or type it has never been done before on youtube and it would be really a fun series if u do so

[@acuariosconlafamilia5693]

You look beautiful this day, thanks for this video.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@stevmstng5165]

Full tour

[@cj.wijtmans]

hi, like in last video i mentioned that air will get in there. Water contains air and other gasses and they will build up in the top. The quick disconnect adapter is screwed on the tap i think its stuck in your hose?

[@PaulsFishroom]

I believe that hill stream loaches are excellent for riding tanks of cynobacteria - however, I don’t know if they are suitable for ‘hard’ water setups?

[@canhobihanem2629]

Cok güzel olur

[@bethanysummers3377]

The hose part has a thread, twist it back on 😂 If u kept the pond topped up would that keep the high rise from failing?

[@zlamanit]

2:02 this must be a tricky question because both the tap and hose end have a thread visible. But it cannot be that simple.

[@user-rr4wg6dh6f]

I really like the raised aquarium inside the pond, but I'm concerned about what is called dead water. Could that happen inside the aquarium and what could you do to make sure that doesn't happen because that would be deadly for the fish.

[@roohollahyeylaghiashrafi7095]

I always prefer cichlids against guppies 😊

[@RiWaTbeK]

Beautiful

[@user-fh5bh4yo2c]

new fish going to jump out from that tub 😛

[@UK88272]

You can use 6% hydrogen peroxide to treat cyano.. cheap and easy

[@jayesssveevearing4282]

If you come up gympie way I would be able to give you some dalmation balloon mollies and dumbo guppies for free kaity..and I have a beautiful Lobelia cardinal queen Victoria aquatic plant that has beautiful flowers for your pond too

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's so lovely of you! Maybe I will visit there one day :)

[@jayesssveevearing4282]

That would be kewl

[@FranknBerry05]

You have to twist the plastic on top of hose sweetheart 😘

[@reidnorton6794]

I think the high rise is a little too big…maybe a cube, half that size.

[@unkownperson9250]

kaity u r so beatiful ❤ edit: you should add some kind of plants around the high rise tank to make it look more natural with the pond

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you! 🙏🏼 And that's not a bad idea at all - that could look really nice!

[@mifo2000]

I thought Cars were expensive... I guess ill just have to stare at the cars in the workshop instead of a fish tank that my ADHD brain could watch for hours

[@sfephenmarkham1917]

can't really see...the lighting is so dark.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Do you mean for the whole video or a particular part?

[@thelair9392]

I’m not a fan of the high rise

[@chaiwatpotichanid]

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[@max.0328]

I was wondering how that pond was doing.good timing on the update.that looked like a real struggle 🫣🤣🫣but i also watched the short and it seems like you have managed to get it all beatiful again.👌👌 i'm no "hoseexpert" but it looked like the part that should be screwed onto the tap is still clicked into your hose.get it out (pull back the click system )and screw it onto the tap first and then you can click your hose on.great video