HER FIRST AQUARIUM - aquascaping and stocking

[@shynnelle8516]

This is how you actually teach your kids respect and compassion for animals. You do such a good job man

[@outdoorsfish2859]

forreall man !!

[@dduckky3159]

shynnelle i feel like you're saying dogs and lizards and cats and snakes and birds aren't good ways to teach responsibility

[@7or7Channel]

RJ Chromy it's not. Any pet teaches kids responsibilities, Fish are really good ones for it tho.

[@dduckky3159]

SevenFilms ok

[@genericusername4206]

shynnelle in reaching teaching my kids how to hunt rabbits and foxes not keep pet fish, in fact we go fishing

[@TC-8789]

Your kids are so well behaved. You son lets your daughter have her moment to shine, even helping her- how do you get siblings to do that???

[@spoonages]

+Tristan Collins They are Canadians

[@TC-8789]

lol

[@geckoguy6502]

KAZUTO Kirigaya a

[@GalaxyMeowpoof]

I would have hated it if my younger brother was helping! To me it looked like he was "helping" and getting in there a little too much, but maybe my tolerance has gone down after having to deal with my brother.

[@sophiebassett6456]

astra.nautic I would've been like GET AWAY THIS IS MY THING!!!!!!

[@effieffie]

omfg I've kept bettas since I was 8. when she said "I don't know what it's called but it's really pretty" I knew that's exactly what she was talking about :') this is so cutee

[@oscurodark2000]

Effie L same

[@effieffie]

ItsAlmo woaaahhhh I am sooooooo offended... Wait

[@simsqueen8787]

Effie L literally same

[@thebettaobsessor511]

Same! I've had bettas since I was only 7.

[@gohdean673]

The Betta Obsessor

[@carolinesalpeck2567]

I'm so happy that she said she wants plants and driftwood instead of saying she wanted neon plants and spongebob figurines like every other kid 😂👏🏻

[@asmanysubsnovid8539]

😂

[@koalamarsc7452]

Caroline Salpeck I was thinking of getting stuff like that but then I realized it wouldn’t go with my space theme and the blue gravel

[@austinwengermusic7116]

Right! Lol

[@koalamarsc7452]

Herofwind _ But I named my snail Gary but that was it.

[@koalamarsc7452]

Herofwind _ I don’t think I’ve seen anyone that I know use sponge bob stuff.But tbh a lot of cool decor are bad for the fish

[@Hammylux]

This was just the sweetest video ever!! Lovely family !

[@juliadean6316]

I love your channel. I did not know you liked fish. If you see this please give me a shoutout on your next video.

[@koalamarsc7452]

Julia Dean She probably thinks since her channel is called HammyLux she shouldn’t make videos on how she likes fish or any other pets.

[@shaunadonnelly6249]

Hello ur the reason I got my little syrian hamster

[@faryjohana1709]

I thought you liked hamters? (Im into both fish and hamsters)

[@RachelOLeary]

That was great! Hailey and Darius did an excellent job.

[@ourdearlydeparteddoll]

So cute! The first aquarium is always an extremely special moment :)

[@InfinityPets]

Ikr

[@ehlolplayer9169]

My first aquarium is a plastic tub with one betta. Preety sad for me

[@rogerflorensa]

I watched this video after watching the "Aquariums saved my life" one and I realized how special this moment was for you... Man, you're gleaming throughout the video! My best wishes for you and your family.

[@kamimoonstar]

I am actually crying! You're family is so sweet and so cute! OMG! Your daughter is just so so lovely! So glad they both have an amazing father like you!

[@bente1695]

I smiled all throughout this video. You have lovely kids and you seem like such a kind dad.

[@marielephant1]

Your kids look so much like you

[@pecktec]

The shrimp will love the moss. It's a great way to help them breed. Great video family!

[@nolanquinn1046]

+pecktec The shrimp will probably breed and turn into about 20+.

[@dominicmountford9631]

+pecktec Hi, last year I watched one of your videos and it inspired me to get fish! I now have 5 goldfish in a big tank, a white cloud (only one because the others got eaten by my cat that took of the lid and loves to swim, I literally padlock my lids now)and 2 bettas in separate tanks and might breed them. Thanks to you I have found a wonderful hobby.

[@pecktec]

+Dominic and cats I love hearing that! Thanks!

[@pecktec]

+Nolans Fish Tanks I know I bought about 30 nine years ago and now have hundreds. They are fun to watch.

[@nolanquinn1046]

+pecktec I am just about to get shrimp and have done a ton of research so I know

[@maddisonrose6730]

He's an awesome Dad

[@rdkingjaxfla1423]

Thanks for sharing your family with us....love seeing their smiles and enthusiasm.

[@jjakekai5008]

Thank God you aren't one of those people who keep betas in cups or tiny bowls! That will be one happy betta!

[@sunshinesminiacrefarm9822]

I hate it when people do that!!

[@gianniarias8223]

My Betty’s lives with two platies and 3 generations of freshwater snails

[@Gre993]

IKR My mom wanted me to keep mine in a 5 gallon 😂 😆 Don’t worry he’s in a 20 gallon now

[@Ryan-ml9zu]

@Stefan likes to animate Bruh that is litterally the worst idea, male bettas will fight the the friggin death if you put them together, which is why you can't have two male ones in the same tank my guy...

[@goldiekoi935]

Stefan likes to animate they will all kill each other, there a dominant fish you imbecile.

[@LarryVasquez82]

all your kids are well behaved, smart and cute. maybe you could do a video how to be the best parents. i envy your relationships with your children. You're definitely my future family goal if i decided to settle down.

[@nickdaboii]

Yeah just skip the prison part 😂

[@oogabooga9989]

nick arndt stfu

[@superraremartian]

@@nickdaboii youre not as funny as u thought u were

[@nickdaboii]

@@superraremartian seems like solid advice to me 🤷‍♂️

[@rafaelalvarez339]

i dont even own fish yet his channel is entertaining

[@jonathanperez4812]

I own a turtle but watch fish videos

[@izzudinnaimazis6074]

turtle live in sea, tortoise live on land ...am i right?

[@datawesomegamer4382]

Same, but I'm getting fish.

[@pinakabudlayngapangalannga2827]

Rafael Alvarez me too lol and I'm a kid

[@wariomario100]

+Izzudin naim Azis I'm pretty uneducated on this point, but I think it's the other way around. Not sure though.

[@RREMIAA]

I wish I had a dad like you aha. Love these types of videos.

[@BaNuj]

+RREMIAA Be dad like he is. High five! We are in the same position :) I wish you luck

[@lisakay2810]

It's so cute how excited they both are about her aquarium! Good job!

[@lauriran]

I got my first aquarium when I was eight. Now almost twenty years later I'm slowly getting back into this hobby. Thanks for all the informative posts!

[@Stella-ke7xb]

8:39 Your kids are so polite!

[@pecktec]

I noticed that too. Very refreshing.

[@Stella-ke7xb]

pecktec Very.

[@opticalriot]

+Stella Bettas well they are Canadian... I went to Canada and bumped into a guy and HE said s0rrey to ME, offered me a doughnut and some of his poutine (fries with gravy and feta cheese) Im sure if you hit a Canadian with a car, they buy you a house

[@Stella-ke7xb]

opticalriot I'm Canadian! Lol! We aren't all that polite.

[@madrox4132]

+opticalriot They're Canadian but they're still siblings...

[@phil6379]

Your son has been watching too many of Dustin's videos? WHATS UP FISH PEOPLEEEE hahaha

[@dex9406]

WHATS UP FISH TANK PEOPLE XD

[@FortWayneFishTanks]

+Phil ayyylmaoaoo

[@wildfloweraquatics7102]

Phil cute

[@cooliipie]

😂😂😂

[@wisemandenny8]

I can't wait for DIY Fishkeeper Jr. in about 10 years!

[@robertrayworth8615]

Just watched this now and really enjoyed it! You are a great Dad and have a lovely family. Keep doing what you do!

[@bubblesdeal5087]

I just love how they get together I hope I can have a family like this

[@breannamills2274]

your kids are so polite and get along amazingly, at least on camera

[@thekingofdiy]

In the last part of “HER FIRST AQUARIUM”, Hailey moves onto aquascaping and stocking her fish tank! PART 1 ► goo.gl/hd0Zif Subscribe now and don’t miss the update ► goo.gl/8WepQS Get the ultimate DIY book ► thekingofdiy.com Follow me ► facebook.com/uarujoey

[@25Aditya25]

+The king of DIY Waiting for Part 3

[@nolanquinn1046]

+The king of DIY Its a future shrimp colony.

[@alexcarnage1]

I'm seriously considering going from gravel to sand. Any advice? Pros and cons of both? Thanks a lot.

[@ataxy]

+The king of DIY i feel there is a little boy who will soon......

[@LoneSoldier7a]

+The king of DIY I would check out the tail fin of the betta, he appeared to have a small tear in his tail about halfway down. It could be nothing but i would make sure to check! We all want her fish to live a long healthy life!!

[@PandaCraft2381]

7:25 When you notice the Betta has damaged fins. LOL

[@M17_Max]

Ive wanted a Betta for a while and whenever I go into pet shops to look at them I just notice that almost every one of them is damaged in some way.

[@PandaCraft2381]

Ikr. Thats why I never got a Betta.

[@allysonmarie3823]

At 7:30 when he starting staring at the Betta, I think he realized it has fin rot.

[@PandaCraft2381]

I know right? LOL

[@datinyone]

+PandaKurafuto that's alright.. a little epsom salts will fix that ;)

[@zerroabear435]

Omg it warms my heart to see her follow in her dads footsteps. Your kids are so well mannered. :-) your a amazing father and it shows threw them.

[@cocosun9556]

The pretty fish that your polite daughter said was a Betta fish, on of my favorites. And your kid are all so polite, you're a good dad!

[@thekingofdiy]

+Animallover_Coco Sun Thank you. I'm very proud of them.

[@killerslowpoke]

So amazing, if I have kids, I hope I can inspire them with my fish and my other hobbies as much as you do with yours.

[@StevePolandAquatics]

Some day they will get their revenge for those outtakes at the end, haha.

[@StaceyFeltham]

you remind me of my dad, he always encouraged me to have fish aquariums

[@jinxy1460]

Stacey Feltham I

[@mntoadtv4967]

My parents are the apposit they don’t want me to get a fish

[@kenziejones5488]

Stacey Feltham. Sad

[@Youtuber-sq2fj]

Little tanker, same

[@anonymousperson6541]

Stacey Feltham Lucky… but I have a 20 gallon anyways. lol

[@tmastroni]

I really enjoyed watching your daughter with her first aquarium. Love watching you with them. Great job, all three of you!

[@t.1674]

Love that you let her pick and be so involved in her setup!

[@graffitijunkiejfk]

Great family you have my friend. You should feel very proud...

[@von2782]

I remember my first fish was a guppy. I decided to get two turns out their was one male and one female BIGGEST MISTAKE I had 45 guppies by the end of the year

[@timbirch5445]

Might Guy i had wild guppies that my friend caught with a bucket and I could never keep the fry alive, did you feed your fry?

[@lukehaddad6357]

But can any of ur fish open the 8 gates

[@DollsSolver]

That happened to me once but my foster mom made me flushed down the babies and I got to keep one baby :>

[@kimberlyrain1772]

@@DollsSolver that's horrible:(

[@ilivefortropicalfish6837]

@@timbirch5445 Of course they fed the fry if they have nothing to eat they would die no doubt feed them crushed fish flakes or baby brine shrimp

[@61percentodicarica]

they're adorable. enjoy, Joey!

[@madysonoster4759]

You sir are an inspiration and such a great dad ! Watching this video made me so happy to see your interactions and time spent with your kids. Its beautiful.

[@blasphemygalaxy]

gosh it's so good to see a kid with a family who actually knows how to care for fish, wonderful video!!

[@ChrissyLessner]

There's no denying they're yours lmao

Nice aquascape, your daughter has got a planted tank before you!

[@eveieteatoo]

That moment the king looks at the fish and has the face of "Yep, gotta work on this one" because of the hole xD

[@alanjamessaldana5006]

Dude, I have a daughter who admires fishes and aquariums. She's the reason why I'm starting the hobby. You, my friend deserves a thumbs up!

[@User-ws7hl]

You’re children and so polite and kind to each other, you’re doing a great job raising them

[@Linn3cNilsen]

Best dad ever :D :D

[@smartwater5348]

its funny how he said swim to freedom 13:36 but it's in a box (fyi i keep fish too)

[@gnovincejr2]

Great Family! Great video! Nice job as always!

[@aniketsaxena4031]

"The king of DIY" is the reason I got into this hobby, Thank you!!

[@maskofsanitycob]

aweeh such sweet kids! they look so much like you. they got a great fella to look up to!

[@djfrenky783]

He realy loves his kids 😍😍

[@Vakkitah]

Woah they both look just like you!

[@stephk1970]

You're an awesome parent. My parents did the same for me when I was a kid; let me set up, aquascape, cycle & stock my first tank. It was definitely an experience that stuck with me forever, as I've been fishkeeping ever since.

[@deannaferrier5523]

its awesome that your working with your daughter on her first tank, your a good dad and the kids are cute.

[@samnastas3440]

Lovely kids ,the boy looks exactly like you

[@pecktec]

Like a young clone. ;). You have a mini me.

[@FishForThought]

great scape. better than what I can do already! Also, didn't know you were a fellow Canadian :) I'm even more proud to be a Canadian now haha

[@mr.savage8666]

SAME HERE I WAS SLOWING DOWN THE DRIVING FOOTAGE, I WAS LIKE, IS THAT AN ULTRAMAR, IS THAT A DQ, K THIS LOOKS LIKE CANADIAN STREETS AND ARCHITECTURE, THEN I SAW THE FLAG

[@JaydenCoolBT]

Still looks better than my tank.

[@stevegant7856]

You're a great Dad, getting your kids involved in the fish hobby teaches responsibility!

[@amberzawrotny7351]

This is the most heartwarming video I've seen in a looong time! It's also funny because in the clip where you're entering the pet store, there's a stuffed dog... the pet store I work at has the same one!

[@tamaracross9]

Dad has some sewing skills ....that's cute lol!

[@thekingofdiy]

+tamaracross9 haha. Well, i was raised by a house full of women(proudly). I was bound to learn to cook, sew and clean as well. I suppose its also the reason I became some what of a handy man. When your the only boy in the house, your the first one they call!

[@PrinceLeigh]

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[@jasperneale7178]

14:51 Darius should get a 500 gallon reef system with a 125 gallon sump and hundreds of corals

[@shanabatt8872]

I love how the boy helps the girl 😍 so cute ❤️💫

[@conniepeterson3004]

Sweetest video EVER! She's already a "balanced" aquascaper.... terrific kids, great Dad! ❤

[@Willjpalmer13]

Joey your face when the fish went in lol 😀

[@GrilledSoap]

Damn. A 5 gallon for 1 beta fish? Guy's gonna like LIKE A KING.

[@dovahkenzi2308]

GrilledSoap that's actually the minimum for them to be happy! The idea that bettas can survive in anything less than 2.5 gallons is a harmful myth

[@colinshrom3704]

Mine has a 10

[@etch-a-sketch4123]

Colin _sbmx same

[@russhour7110]

i have mine in a 20 long, but he's being re-homed soon since I need a quarantine tank open for my 29 gal :).

[@jeanettehubbard4894]

GrilledSoap that's what they are supposed to have

[@L7Bass]

Cool video as usual man. Your kids look just like you as I'm sure you know.

[@0118-z4b]

Such a great dad. amazing job dude. teaching these kids to keep fish the right way.

[@reidwhitmore790]

Your kids are very impressive. They are so respectful and polite.

[@yardwasted]

Yo your kids are so awesome her brother is just standing back there and helping if I was to do this with my dad my brother would be so annoying.

[@thekingofdiy]

The update ► goo.gl/rWzj16

[@tylerdavis4054]

The king of DIY do you mix your own music for your vids? Or use samples? I love your channel and my condolences about the arowana. He was so beautiful and I can tell you were deeply connected with him. I just rescaped my 55g and I'm now in love with the hobby and want to share it. Get back to me if you can, man. Thanks

[@joez8658]

The king of DIY I recently lost a betta fish identical to that one

[@claudiagallagher8907]

Im eating lime and orange tic tacs 🖒

[@pflaumenchan566]

The king of DIY o

[@lulusun5479]

Best intro ever

[@smedina146]

AWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!! LOVE! What a wonderful way to introduce them to the hobby! HOW COOL!

[@CarmaWorldMedia]

They are the cutest !!! and dad is so proud of them. I love it! ❤

[@Sisters-zd5vi]

I don't know how to say beta because he said bet-a but a lot of other people say bait-a

[@thekingofdiy]

People have different accents. We are all bound to pronounce words differently.

[@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax]

Bait-uh is the best way to pronounce it

[@dewitter323]

Yep I say bait-uh and that's how I always hear it from others

[@jaket1953]

Haha

[@GreenSheep12]

its bet uh because beta is bay ta and betta is beh ta

[@jonedwards5953]

ha, shrimp+fighting fish = happy fighting fish. for me, at least

[@krzysztofmaksyminko8657]

My mom's betta killed 4 amano shrimps as big as the betta

[@msprofessr]

You are incrediblely brillant and such a great father. Your children are so cute. I thank you for you sharing your wisdom. One quick question. My nitrate went from 0 to 40 ppm after I received 3 new fish. I did a water change the day after I received the fish. I have a 60 gal tank with a Fluval 110 hang on back filter and a large sponge filter. I have a plant in the aquarium and two pieces of plant hanging from back. Btw I did another water change yesterday and put good bacteria and of course included prime. What else should I do?

[@GreenSheep12]

too much time you have

[@oracleloki12]

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[@mannydefelice4370]

Yolanda Herbert wait a week then your good

[@amedeoclaudia6753]

Your the perfect person to get children into the fish keeping hobby because you know the proper hobbys to teach

[@monkeedoll]

This video is one of the cutest things I've seen and this is the kind of parent I aspire to be!

[@cassidymorris7293]

good. you helped the poor dude he had a hole in he fin

[@mintleaf2229]

iCassidy It is a disease called fin rot and it can be very detrimental to the fish.

[@ireneful100]

Ugly

[@izuuah.9648]

i hope i have a dad like that Because my dad dont support me on this hobby 😑

[@gagedraper2086]

D4rkness Gaming YT preach

[@dottmin342]

JUST LIKE MINE IKR

[@yeatv3696]

Mine too

[@DNA540]

My family is the same and fish keeping keeps me calm

[@madisonbyrne5851]

Yep. That's how it is for me. They find me wanting a bigger tank annoying.

[@rj9959]

A pet shop in a mall? I can't fathom anything worse. There must be parents with their kids begging for goldfish in a bowl all day.

[@proudricefarmer4700]

Ron Johnson I saw this kid at the store and he had a 10 gallon tank and he say a big 10 inch Oscar and said *i want it* but the mom said *no that’s animal abuse* and the kid said *i don’t care, I want it!

[@phoebebaisch4292]

You never see young children really interested in the freshwater or saltwater fish keeping hobby now. I'm the only kid I know who knows that a goldfish isn't just one of those orange feeder fish you put in a bowl that costs 25 cents. My friends who are the same age as me don't know an oranda from a telescope from a jikin, much less the difference between a canister and a HOB filter, how to control pH levels, and what the nitrogen cycle is. Videos like these have really helped me understand real fish keeping and it's great that you're introducing your sons and daughters now. Thanks for posting, Joey :)

[@venkatraman7511]

Your kids are too cute and there is king who is guiding so there won't be any mistakes in there tank... nice

[@baseballcardmaniac27]

Is a his first aquarium coming 😉

[@kurtlawrence4879]

Ohh my !!?? Thats how far the pet store is!?

[@originalcanadian5282]

KurtLawrence M. Uh, you think that's far?... I have to go 3 towns over, that's about an hour and a half, to 2 hours

[@juliepedrazzi5680]

Yeah and my mom complains about driving 5 minutes if I forgot to get a fish net lmao

[@zabuzamomochi6123]

raid drop drop top you are a great pop

[@kzookid2051]

Very good job on your first aquarium, Hailey! I got my first one when I was 10 also - but that was 52 years ago and I still have aquariums and love my fish. I hope you have many, many years of happy fish-keeping.

[@aymeezus]

Your kids are so polite and a charm!

[@YizTheGOAT]

I thought it was pronounced "Bait-A"

[@YizTheGOAT]

"Bait-Ah"

[@thekingofdiy]

+Axil Gaming Probably. Pronounce it however you like. I do.

[@ourdearlydeparteddoll]

It's actually pronounced "bet-tah" where they originate.

[@whitecd300]

I thought it was like 'bet-a'

[@Bleach-qd5oc]

+Clorox Bleach lol we are twins

[@sergeiwoen5732]

in my aquascape my betta killed all of my red cherries

[@LFCooledWhip]

Haha GeT ReKt m8

[@gorilillakk]

+Sergei Woen I was wondering if the same thing would happen in her tank...

[@gottalovebreyerhorsies8007]

It did cross my mind how that would end. My shrimps are live food for my guys.

[@Seddy22]

+Sergei Woen I had two fish tanks, and in one I had guppies and ghost/Amano shrimp. The guppy tank was infested with this stupid hook worm and all the guppies died before I had a chance to medicate them. The shrimp were fine, but I had to get ride of everything from the guppy tank. :C I was really worried because I had no where to put my shrimp but in the betta tank until I could figure something out. I heard that bettas like to eat them but I didn't have a choice. My betta definitely saw them. He followed them around curiously and very interested so I figured the shrimp would be goners by the time I came home from work. But when I came back, he had left them alone and they were actually all swimming together. It's been about a month ow and no problems. The ghosts are even carrying eggs now which is cool! He's just a very docile guy I guess. :D Good candidate for a community tank!

[@fishtasticluke8818]

+unknot what did you use to kill the hookworm

[@famoslyritch1]

Oh my goodness, her beta looks exactly like the beta I had for three years.

[@sjsosokdksksk]

Aww sorry he lived so short. 3 years is half their lifespan. So sad :(

[@dudewholikesdinosaurs-topi1727]

Jewell Boettcher Actually 3 years is almost over the average lifespan. But if taken properly they could live up to 6 years

[@arielbetts7599]

I've been watching your videos now for the past week or so getting ready to get my own fish, I just realized we live in the same town !

[@jamiesteckler4148]

I had no clue joey had kids!! He seems like such a great dad.

[@marionetousa]

Hey buddy, Can you be my father too?

[@haileydarling9050]

Isn't rocks and wood bad for betas? That's at least what I heard. I have a beta myself I think they are awesome!And your daughter has the same name as me!! I don't know if it is spelled alike though

[@zerroabear435]

Hailey Darling no the tandons from the wood is benifital for the tank and fish. The wood also gives them a place to hide. Rocks are just fine for them as well.

[@Littlewings1211]

The only thing you need to be a bit careful of is any sharp or pointy edges that could tear their fins. As with artificial decorations you can just remove any sharp bits with a nail file and wash them off. My Betta has a little dragon skull in with him and I had to file down some of the pointier bits first, you can do the same with any natural decor too.

[@jhanzelmips8926]

awwww😇😇😇 i wanna be your son😃 can you be my dad??😇😇 my parents unfortunately doesnt have a thing with pets😭😭 so i dont get that much support from them.. anyways an avid subscriber here by the way😇😇

[@tracywelch8801]

Jhanzel Mips same here

[@jfdd43]

This warms my heart! I actually found your channel because my kids told me they wanted fish! They never had any before, but their knowledge on it was amazing. I’d love to see you do some projects with your kids. I was hoping to do the same with mine, but kid friendly DIY projects are hard to come by in this hobby

[@KeynuLee]

My god, you 3 look like triplets! So nice seeing young kids learning the proper way to care for even the smallest of animals.

[@02pwrstrk]

too cute! a little heavy on the adds though.