How to Plan for a Fish Room Build - A Little of Our History and Planning!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@bridgeportfishkeeper7845]

Love the look of the fish room. I too as a child remember the excitement of going to the pet stores and local aquariums. There is something special about a Mom and Pop shop that even to this day I love to checkout even when on vacation. Thanks for the cool video.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I do the same thing!

[@alekkoomanoff7281]

Aesthetics and enjoyment should be the point of a hobby, not profit. Grew and bred Orchids for 35 years between fish rooms made enough to build a huge greenhouse and then it was just burning money after I got hurt, but it was my passion. Now about 10% of them will come from San Francisco to West Texas, but only after the "fish room "(nothing so neat as yours get completed.

[@bettablue2660]

Dehumidifying the room is an idea I never considered. I live in 100% in the summer. Thanks so much.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you - hopefully it helped!

[@deannesherriff3247]

Thanks for this video, I’m just in the process of considering a small fish room. My goals are similar, to enjoy, observe and breed a few fish for pleasure. Your video has helped crystallise my thoughts and considerations.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hi Deanne - sounds like you've got some fun times ahead. Enjoy the process! : -)

[@junito1957]

glad to see some people love gold fish like i do

[@fastfolky]

That chair in that room...perfection!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's an awesome chair! : -)

[@kensden599]

Great video. I currently have one 40 and two 20,s. I want more tanks in my den but at a lost at what I want to do. Your video helped me find a direction and some considerations.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear!

[@jayscrazzyobsessions4304]

its awesome that ur sons are willing to help out thats friggin awesome thumbs up tank on I ENJOY IT VERRY MUCH !!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They do a great job helping. Thanks for watching!

[@walterrussell7584]

That’s what I’m talking about just having fun

[@fishroombum3771]

Another awesome video, this is where I am now. Still patching and painting the primer.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's the fun part. Haha

[@bornfree3963]

Great story and advice, thanks Jason!

[@LonghornInOmaha]

Looks great! Great explanation on the why's in designing and constructing your fish room.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback.

[@sketch334]

I want to do this.I remember when i would go to the fish store and would walk around in amazement,like it was the zoo.3:00 you and me had the same feeling,i typed this before you said it.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

So much fun!

[@jlathem56]

Some very useful tips. Gives me some more to think about before I set up a room. Thanks for sharing :)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very exciting. Best of luck and I hope it turns out just the way you want it!

[@truadventures3283]

Enjoyed the video, just purchase 9 tanks on a dollar a gallon sell, going air with foam filters, thanks for the advice....

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@sherrysfishroom6597]

I just love your channel. I enjoyed this video. Your tanks are beautiful and they grew even more lovely as time went by. Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hey Sherry thank you! We still have a lot of work to do. : -)

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Jason: Yours is definitely the best-looking fish room that I’ve seen. Some of the fish rooms that I’ve seen look like meth-labs, not places to relax and enjoy beautiful, healthy, lively fish. Thank you for this terrific, informative, and enjoyable video. Sincerely, New Subscriber, E. J. Brinegar

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Really appreciate it! Welcome. : -)

[@yellowcayron]

Dude, Awesome Job on the Room. Your view on this Hobby is the exact same as mine and I am in the Planning stage of making a fish room. Need a house first but I wanna be ready non the less. Thx for the Video

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Have fun with it! Thanks for watching.

[@hmerchant3349]

Hey lovely video. Thanks for making it. Really appreciate your honesty. Has helped me considerably in making my decision about the fish room I’m planning to build for myself

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! It can be a really fun process.

[@paulbolton1071]

Hi I’ve just liked and subscribed to your channel I have been out of the hobby for a number of years and after much thought have decided to return , your thoughts are very similar to my own I’m not coming into the hobby to breed fish or make money or do I want many tanks but your videos are giving me ideas and something to think about so look forward to your next video on how you do water changes. Regards Paul from the Uk 🇬🇧

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Have fun!

[@growinginportland]

Just found this video. Very cool. I'm planning my fish room, and it was very helpful in planning it out. I also just want a place a hang out and enjoy the fish, and get a break from all my cats. I love my cats, but they can drive me nuts sometimes. I have successfully breed some fish fry already, wasn't planning on it, but it happened. I have a ways to go, but look forward to the final product. Cheers.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool! Hopefully, it was helpful!

[@growinginportland]

Appreciate

[@deadboynyc]

what a moving video , at least for me.Thank you for sharing.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! And thanks for watching

[@Mikie0607]

Do you mind saying what dehumidifier you were using in the video? Interested in getting one myself but am getting conflicting information on which ones are durable and work well. Thank you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

This should have all the info? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6fKlIZtjauXhJIsi=hLzU4XOKn2vZHjlc

[@chico0969]

Great channel love all the advice . What tanks required HOB , canisters filters or sumps ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'll have a video out about that soon!

[@chico0969]

Awesome thank you for the reply . FYI I tell friends and family your channel inspires and helps me with my love for fish .

[@anthonyromano5420]

Great video. Really good points in here.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks Anthony!

[@faedoyle4147]

Thank you for this video.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for watching. It's always weird seeing the fish room before it was a fish room. : -)

[@KyleDaniels477]

great video prime time, thanks for the information

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Your welcome and thanks for watching!

[@melissafoster1228]

Thank you!

[@terrinjanke9922]

I like that shallow, big square tank you have as a centerpiece. What kind of tank is that? What size? And where can I get one?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is a 50 gallon low boy made by zoomed.

[@jc49fishniner4lif7]

very well planned and it looks awesome great job ,and also great idea if saving money by taking out ghost heaters 👍💯💯

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hi George - thanks for watching. Ya, getting rid of those heaters is going to save a lot of money!

[@rchricky]

Thank you for taking the time in making this video. It was great! Do you have any vids on making the stands?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Yes, I have a video titled how to make a stand. Also, the videos I did on adding the 75 gallon tanks and 40 breeders have more info on stand builds. Thanks for watching

[@brianwirick6640]

You put out great content! Keep up the good work

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you Brian. Appreciate you watching!

[@okeyokey1969]

Hello professor ,i hope you are doing well, i really need your help, in order to adjust pH in aquarium can we use oxonium ions H3O+ and NaOH solutions (is it safe for goldfish?) And thank you very much

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don’t think that would do anything? I think it just become Na + H2O

[@okeyokey1969]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics NaOH when dissolved in water becomes Na+ and OH- ,then OH- can adjust pH if it is low

[@okeyokey1969]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics i just got what u have said , i am not willing to add them both at the same time, i add H3O+ if i need to lower pH and NaOH if i need a higher pH,thanks for your response

[@bigwigdog]

Nice to get a good view of the whole room, its beautiful! Do you think there is any overlap between enjoyment and breeding fish? More specifically i heard you mention big ponds in warmer climates. Is it even worth it in an urban environment? I know that's a big question I don't need a big answer :D thanks for another great video, I think having fish around helps keep a healthy mind, and i bet your kids and their friends love it!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

There can be overlap, but you are right. In my area - Midwest - it’s not nearly as efficient to breed fish compared to down south.

[@bigwigdog]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you! Makes sense, I guess up North for me would be prime real estate in the land down under :)

[@tashritchie3832]

Absolutely love what you've done in your fish room. What kinda lighting are you using?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Mostly Finnex Stingrays

[@WeldonTanks]

I am catching up on all the videos on your channel and this was insightful. I am just about done building out the area for my fish display and I am wondering what the spacing is you have on your racks? Spacing being from the top of the bottom tank to the bottom of the top shelf if that makes sense. Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It depends on the rack, but usually between 9-12". Larger tanks are closer to 12". Thanks for watching

[@northrnaurora]

Hi Prime Time Aquatics, I am currently in the process of upgrading my tank for my male Black Telescope and female Ryukin goldfish... currently they are about 10 cm in length and squished into a 5 gallon tank (I feel like they have tripled in size since I got them 6 months ago) along with a pleco. I am hoping to add an additional fish or two with this tank upgrade. What size tank would you recommend I go for? I am considering leaving the pleco in the 5 gallon until I have learned more about his preferred 'life style' because he's seemed a bit stressed (he seems pale in colour & is not very active) living with the goldfish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hi Nicole. If it were just the two goldfish and the pleco (Bristlenose?) I would probably go with a 55 or 75 gallon. If I were planning on adding a couple more goldfish I think I'd probably go even bigger given how large and round they get. : -) Maybe around 125 gallon. Both of your goldfish can get 6-8" easily. The pleco can go with them as long as it's not sucking on their slime coat or small enough where it could be eaten - just give him cave and make sure to feed him right before turning the light off so he gets enough food (sinking pellets or Repashy works great). Hope this helps!

[@bobbygsproaquarium]

Love your videos!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

[@otownslinky]

How do I build the stand ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have a few videos that show you how!

[@neogeon20041]

Just subbed!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate it! Glad you’re here.😀

[@TheTurtle626]

Do you use a dehumidifier in the fishroom?

[@jayscrazzyobsessions4304]

Rick Huang he dose he mentions it around 13:00

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I do use a dehumidifier. At some point I am going to start collecting that water to use in breeding some of my soft-water, low pH fish.

[@TheTurtle626]

I read a thread in a forum, talking about "how to reuse the water from dehumidifier ?", some guys (yes, more than one) add the water into a tank directly, several fished died over night.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hi Rick, I know some people who add dehumidifier water to their soft-water, low pH tanks on a regular basis. The key is to add it in small amounts until the desired hardness and pH is reached. If one were to continually just dump the dehumidifier water into their tank every time the bucket filled it would quickly kill the fish by crashing the pH and greatly reducing water hardness over a short period of time! Thanks for the great question