How to set up a FRESHWATER AQUARIUM: Beginners guide to your 1st Fish Tank

[@FortunePayback]

Wow...7 years later and this guy is STILL answering every comment! That's impressive. Thanks for the info! Basic and to the point. Looking into getting my first aquarium set up, and it's definitely been a overwhelming, but fun process so far.

[@MASSAquariums]

You can do it. Just be patient

[@georgiatrudell7787]

This has performed exactly as desired kzbin.infoUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 . Basically, instant hot water instead of waiting up to two minutes as it was before. I have had this installed almost exactly one year now and just replaced the anode which is pictured. I pulled it out at six months and cleaned the heating element and removed debris. I would recommend a cleaning every six months and an anode replacement yearly. A mild citric acid and water solution soak really helps clean the heating element and tank. It must be fully disassembled to do the cleaning and that is not difficult but could have been made easier with a couple of design changes but no big deal.

[@MauriceMccomie]

Mike bro this is some valuable info for newbies man. I have a friend who needs this info. You just made my life a lil easier cuz of it lol. Great video brotha!

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks Moesha

[@mindypatterson7302]

Took in a blue crayfish with 0 prior knowledge about tanks or fish, but committed to doing my research and this helped so much in that process!

[@MASSAquariums]

Awesome Mindy

[@oztynz]

I loved his tank behind him

[@MASSAquariums]

+sparkzz 0113 thanks. I missbit

[@jamesgmac2258]

GREAT VIDEO BROTHER! Just picked up a 10gal Marineland starter kit tank for my boy and I to get started with! We are letting her sit now! You are very well spoken, and composed!

[@MASSAquariums]

Thank you

[@MASSAquariums]

That's awesome

[@shrimppimp4509]

i wish i knew this before i bought those two kois

[@MASSAquariums]

Haha

[@jom2240]

Well I hope u had ur aquarium set up and nitrogen cycle done and ammonia nitrite/nitrate pH temp are all OK for ur fish before even buying ur fish...

[@Sam-lt7tj]

10-29 gallons!! First timer here for my little girls and we went 5 gallon glow tank.

[@MASSAquariums]

Cool. That’s awesome

[@jasmijnooms2242]

Thank you for the video! I do think that maybe showing the specific items that you're talking about might be useful

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks for watching.

[@NicoleWhittemore]

personally i base the heat wattage on type of fish i did intense research on each fish every fish is a little different with care with a goldfish prefer colder but get it to cold and there organs can shut down do your research for any animal even if its something small as a fish

[@MASSAquariums]

+Nicole Ann 🐟👊🏼

[@SkroodelTV]

well my beginner tank is 240 gallons...

[@MASSAquariums]

That’s bad ass

[@SkroodelTV]

xD

[@augustbruh8748]

SkroodelTV I got a 600 gallon in my living room for my first

[@ifeellikeyeezus8525]

SkroodelTV how’s it doing? Any updates?

[@jom2240]

@@augustbruh8748 ur living room must be as big as fuck

[@PurpleBrony5]

What about the quick start solutions you can get from the store? Do those work? How would i handle a possible ammonia spike from adding the fish in afterward?

[@MASSAquariums]

Dr Tim’s has a good one

[@mckenzier3831]

Hello, so I do have a few questions, I've had a 29g freshwater tank for about 3 years. I do have live plants in the tank, and they all seem to be doing well, but I want them to do better. i use liquid fertilizer and CO2. the majority of the plants have been in the tank for over a year. however I don't have a "substrate" I just have a medium sized light brown river rock. I've been thinking about trying an appropriate substrate to help my plants. how do I go about changing what I have to a good substrate? what brands do I buy? and how do I layer the substrate, are there multiple layers? thank you for help:)

[@MASSAquariums]

You can simply add pea gravel with root tabs or add like a flourite capped with some gravel. Take the fish out and drain most of the water then add the substrate water and let the filter run for a bit then add the fish back in. Make sure to rinse the substrate good before you add it.

Nice video, White Cloud Mountain Minows are great and don't need a heater

[@MASSAquariums]

Love those guys. Have some in my 30

[@aeshoven_]

mass aquariums, like Massachusetts mass? "sorry my voice is a little hoase" yep, definitely Massachusetts mass.

[@MASSAquariums]

Yeah I live in Mass

[@jameszorb8420]

I thought about the kit but always hear complaints about the stuff the tank comes with. Petco has a sale until feb2nd 1$ per gal tanks up to 29 gal so I figured just get the tank that's usually 80$ for 30 after tax and use the other fifty to get a decent pump that's not to loud. Rocks are cheap. Then send a little to get a some what decent top (hinged). Total after all the other stuff it comes to 158ish plus the cost of fish. Compared to a125$ tank that I always hear bad things about.. Well nightstand itself but the thing that come in the kit. Happy daughter and wife happy life right?

[@MASSAquariums]

You said it bud

[@Scz_.]

I’ve kept tanks for years and just got bank into the hobby this week is. I’ve had a tank running with everything but filter for 2 days and water isn’t chlorinated until now. You think that’s still fine?

[@MASSAquariums]

I would let the tank cycle for a few weeks or you can add small amount of fish with beneficial bacteria

[@goodgravy3047]

I love the tank behind you. Are there five Angels in it? What size tank is it?

[@MASSAquariums]

Yeah. 75 gallon. Thank you

[@masondyer8022]

your fish are looking really healthy

[@MASSAquariums]

Thank you

[@oliverwilks1785]

Can I just ask with the Dechlorinator it says on the web that it is 24 hours to 5 days not 6 weeks do you know how long to leave it in the tank and when you know to start adding fish 🐠. Thanks a lot.

[@MASSAquariums]

You use the dechlorinator with each water change

[@animalworldbd72]

excellent video

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks

[@cortneebargo123]

You gave me some good advice.

[@MASSAquariums]

+Cortnee Bargo thank you

[@robjones132]

Hello mass. Which brand would you recommend for a starter kit? Top fin or marine land. Or is there another brand you would prefer??

[@MASSAquariums]

I like marineland personally

[@robjones132]

Thank you. Would goldfish be a good fish for a beginner? And if so how many can I put in a 20 gallon tank? If not what fish would you recommend?

[@AdventureswithLandon]

How long would live plants need to be put in the tank before the fish?

[@MASSAquariums]

Plants can be put in at anytime. Before, after or during

[@Carrjacked]

I knew i heard a Boston accent ❤️

[@MASSAquariums]

✌🏼🐟

[@clauteletuby]

thank you dude :)

[@MASSAquariums]

You’re welcome

[@chathurangasamarakoon3932]

Should we keep neon lights for the tank? Should we avoid direct sunlight to the tank?

[@MASSAquariums]

If you are keeping plants than direct sunlight can benefit.

[@TheComment2011]

So I have a 54L tank with fish and a 25L that's going to be just plants, if I was to buy some new fish for my 54L could I put my Betta in the 25L planted aquarium temporarily like as Quaratine tank so the new fish can settle in the new tank?

[@meesl6278]

TheComment2011 I think a 25L tank would work fine for one betta. He could live there.

[@yes350yes]

Very informative and enjoyable video, love how you tank looks. What about cleaning of your tank, Dont you have to do something besides running the filter. I had a tank many moons ago but I dont remember letting the tank sit for 2mo before adding fish and I dont remember fish dying. What would you suggest for a stand for the tank at least a 20 gal tank.

[@MASSAquariums]

A bureau would do

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks for watching

[@hadiaqasha]

Hello. I'm a new beginner and I think I'm overstocked my 16 litters tank with 4 tetras and 10 guppies. What should I do now? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

[@MASSAquariums]

Take some fish back to the store.

[@wxtchbxtch19]

How do you know what different fishes can be together in a tank? Does it matter? I know two beta males fight etc. But don't different species clash?

[@MASSAquariums]

You want to keep species that would be together in the wild like keep South American tropical fish together not with African Cichlids etc….

[@humanwolf1984]

Me&my mom are planning prepare a 55 gallon Aquarium after Goldfish that I Swap out after they kept getting to big so how do we prepare the new gravel & water for my new Fish please Respond. 😉🐠

[@MASSAquariums]

Just like a new aquarium. Rinse the gravel, add water and a de chlorinater and let it cycle

[@humanwolf1984]

Thank you for answering we got the information from our local Petco Fish Expert yesterday. 😇

[@shoelesblondlady]

One time I farted so bad at sea world and all of the sting rays died but then we had an ice cream

[@MASSAquariums]

Interesting

[@UK300Prodrive]

Really like your tank. Can I ask what size it is and what it would cost to build it like that. Minus the fish or you can cost the fish in too. Thank you.

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks appreciate that. I would say $400-$500

[@professormindgrind105]

Totally awesome

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks

[@ravensmead1558]

thank you , just what i needed !!

[@MASSAquariums]

🐟👊🏼

[@shaquinetta-alizebrown9275]

This was very helpful and you are so cute 😄

[@MASSAquariums]

Haha. Thanks. Blushing

[@dieselr9448]

Nice Video & I like that shirt lol I'm from Aruba

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks. I love Aruba. Been 3 times. Great island you have

[@AliMohamed-jg6bv]

hi bro, hope u doin fine. is tank bottom braced must? i have a fish tank 255x60x60 cm, what do u think? if yes, how exactly it works?

[@mylenemunoz8531]

I want to start a small low-tech planted aquarium but the light that comes with my tank is very weak. What are some cheap light options I could try?

[@MASSAquariums]

Home Depot or lowes shop lights work just as good as an aquarium light

[@NathansWildLife]

Can you give me the link to the Malaysian wood

[@MASSAquariums]

Not sure anymore. You can try plantedaquariumscentral.com

[@__-xq9gp]

can you list the details of this tank? tank, filter, heater, plants, subbstrate and grow media, plants, etc. THANK YOU!

[@MASSAquariums]

I have videos covering the entire aquarium. Check em out

[@MASSAquariums]

Also equipment in the description

[@ChristiineF]

Hi mike, Im moving up from a 5.5 gal to a 20 gal freshwater tank. Could you please ellaborate on fishless cycling? Ive been experimenting with live plants and I heard you could actually get away with not using any filters at all if you have a good balance of plants. Im using controsoil as my substrate. I already have a heater and a bright multicolor LED light for the plants. I have 4 male guppies and 1 neon tetra along with 2 nitrile snails.

[@MASSAquariums]

You can just plant it and let it run for a month and you should be good to add fish slowly

[@adelenugent32]

Do u need and light and why? 🙃

[@MASSAquariums]

For plants yes. If you just have fish it’s not necessary

[@adelenugent32]

MASS Aquariums ok thanks!

[@edvinasnarijauskas178]

Is this for beginners?

[@MASSAquariums]

Yep

[@Mommaswine]

For a planted tank, do you recommend a Plecostomus, Amano Shrimp, or something else? We are working on the growth of our plants in our tank, and I'm not sure which would be best to have. I've read that the Plecostomus can eat the plants and possibly destroy them when they get larger. Thank you.

[@MASSAquariums]

Bristle nose pleco and some amano

[@Mommaswine]

MASS Aquariums Well, we currently have a common pleco, because the LFS didn’t tell us it would get too big for our 40 gallon. My father got us a rainbow shark while we were out of town. We plan on keeping the shark, and feel like we are going to have to re-Home the pleco since it has gotten a bit big.... Does that adjust your recommendation?

[@SvenIronhand]

I have a 400L (105Gal) tank. I moved and have to move my tank too. If I don't clean the substrate & filters and such as well as use about 20Gal of the old water (I have never done a 30% water change in 4 Years), I have just topped up the water and added bacteria supplements, Will I it be ok if I just put all the above mentioned back in the tank and add the other 80Gal?

[@MASSAquariums]

Yeah it will be fine

[@SvenIronhand]

+MASS Aquariums Awesome because I can't keep my plecos in a bucket for 2 weeks

[@nathalieblokken4351]

i love the tank, what species do you have in yours, so i can do the same please

[@MASSAquariums]

+Nathalie Blokken a lot. Mostly Angels and Rainbows

[@jebright8712]

What do I have to do to copy or tank in this video or at least get close to a clone?

[@MASSAquariums]

Dirt, wood and tons of plants

[@jebright8712]

Thanks for the Reply. Is a 55 gallon tank big enough to emulate what you have going on here and what would you say my total initial costs is going to be. I see some really good deals on Craigslist for Tanks and Cabinets.

[@therealmariguana3097]

If I’m using live plants, wouldn’t I have to get a specific type of light?

[@alexlee8857]

TOP 5 Bumblebee grouper feeding kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHqrmo2HhLNnb5I

[@ernestclanton6926]

Mike what's up like your video now I have a 55 gallon aquarium tank I took my time settings everything up, started by cleaning the inside with warm water then I soaked and rinsed my pebbles off. Okay then I leveled them off in the aquarium then I soaked all of my decor for the aquarium, I try and do a little on the aquarium cause I'm a truck driver so I do everything on the weekends. I have the marienland power filter and I also have chemi pure blue, but I watched some KZbin videos showing that you have to recycle a new aquarium before you put live fish's in I filled the aquarium up on Sunday 3rd so I'm not going to put anything in it around the third week in march. Now I watch videos where some guys are saying that you still have to keep the aquarium clean one guy puts a foam filter into his power filter to get particles that my still be floating around can you please help me with some good Information that will help keep my aquarium clean and what i need to do next thanks.

[@MASSAquariums]

That should be enough time to wait. Then you just o weekly or bimonthly water changes and rinse your sponges out

[@ernestclanton6926]

Mike I just noticed that my aquarium is not level right how much water can I take out of the aquarium, I was thinking about taking half of the water out and replacing it with fresh water before I get my fish is that a good thing to do.

[@claudiapenaranda7023]

if I have a 6g aquarium, do I need a heater, if so how strong should it be? thank you

[@MASSAquariums]

100 watt

[@MASSAquariums]

It works less

[@MASSAquariums]

A good quality heater with proper settings will do an efficient job with no worries

[@claudiapenaranda7023]

I was thinking about getting the fluval heater in 100W, do you think is a good option?

[@MASSAquariums]

Yes. M series is my favorite. I have the link to them in my video

[@irishhiphophead3214]

will a standard ligth be ok for plants

[@MASSAquariums]

+irish gta fan yes. Low tech plants no provlem

[@irishhiphophead3214]

will any type of gravel be ok and do you need fertalizer

[@dakshpatel8573]

Now a days you can get aquarium quick start ( a substance that basically performs the nitrogen cycle in a matter of days, it adds beneficial bacteria into the water). Is quick start a good option or do you still have to wait 3-6 weeks. Also you should make a video on emptying the tank and measuring different ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite levels.

[@MASSAquariums]

Yes quick start is good, also Dr Tim’s one and only as well as Fritz has a turbo start I believe.

[@footytalkwithjames378]

How much does it cost

[@MASSAquariums]

Depends on tank size and fish stock but anywhere from $100-$500

[@nathanrios624]

Go patriots!!!

[@MASSAquariums]

Go pats.

[@nathanrios624]

Yea good review on aquarium set up I have a 20 gallon myself fresh water tank...I just saw your hat and need to point that out Hope we make it to a nother championship...!

[@bugoutsurvival2562]

can u put gold fish in a starter tank to

[@MASSAquariums]

Yes. Of course

[@timg7942]

P.S you tank is bloody beautiful love all those plants and that white Angel.

[@MASSAquariums]

+Tim G thank you

[@chunkymancan12]

MASS Aquariums what Gallon size is that tank? I just got a 38 gallon marineland bow front tank from Petsmart. I'm new to the aquarium world, but I really want a peaceful tank just like yours in this video. Also, I want angelfish in my tank, so how many do you think I could put in there? Also, what are the other fish in your tank?

[@MASSAquariums]

Angels really need a 55 or bigger

[@chunkymancan12]

Thank you! I have decided as having a couple of silver dollars in my 38 gallon community tank instead

[@davida9845]

chunkymancan....If you are planning on a live planted tank, you might consider a different fish. Although silver dollars look really cool, I had a well planted tank, in which I introduced silver dollars and they ate my plant like they were at a salad bar.

[@deanmccullough7967]

The larger the tank the easier to maintain good water quality imo.

[@MASSAquariums]

Agree

[@MaxS535]

I agree too, because if you have a tiny tank just a lil bit of something harmful can kill everything in it and easy to upset the, as you mentioned, water quality.

[@jamessnowdon9905]

Do you think 65l (17gal) is going to be fine to start out with?

[@zWreqsHDx]

I’m starting with a 110L

[@danm1063]

@@jamessnowdon9905 do 50

[@kalibratedchaos7471]

Great Video! I love that you, with all the experience you've gained over the years, still remember that new people start this hobby everyday. Videos like this one make it easier for all of us new comers. Wish you had done this a year ago, lol.

[@MASSAquariums]

Hahahahaha

[@theoutsidesquadbmj1904]

I put a bunch of match box cars when I was younger and it killed everything

[@estellearcher8766]

The outside squad Bmj did you wash it, is so I hope u didn't use soap

[@owenshipp3819]

I think they rust worse than hotwheels

[@jamesschoon1074]

You cheeky scrublord.

[@tygera15]

You need to boil it or wash it very well with conditioned water.

[@joshuathompson7333]

My little bro put in a bowl of cereal into our family tank and killed Mario my goldfish, I had him in a bowl and bro also broke the bowl lol

[@adrianechristian1]

Thank you! This was very informative, broken down and to the point. I literally took notes! I know I'm a nerd... But I'm thinking of giving my son his first aquarium and had no idea how much work actually goes into this. I also had no idea where to start so thank you! :)

[@MASSAquariums]

+adriane christian awesome. You can Do it. It’s not all that difficult and it’s a fun learning experience

[@orandapower]

your aquascaping is very inspirationnal, your tank is one of the few i trully like, and i really like your video in general :).

[@MASSAquariums]

+Jean-Michel Gervais thanks. That's very kind

[@robertallen947]

Nice

[@axdo1608]

What do fish drink?

[@MASSAquariums]

+Lazy Cloud bud light

[@owenshipp3819]

Light...... they use photosynthesis That's why their in water because they don't need air LMAO

[@axdo1608]

owen shipp wrong they eat sunlight

[@paulmeuse8892]

Only if someone else is buying.

[@timothythompson9909]

Now I understand why it gets dark at night. :-)

[@right2julia]

Here bc im learning from Jenna Marbles mistakes

[@MASSAquariums]

+right2julia k

[@aliross1892]

Kinda same lol

[@cristinaisabeldiaz]

MASS Aquariums is

[@foskfismfus]

Same lol

[@ravenm.4396]

Explain

[@soubiluv98]

Thank you! I haven't kept fish in years and I needed a refresher. This was perfect! I think you hit all the most important parts.

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks. Glad to help

[@pookbear5817]

Thanks for the tips I didn't know I had to wait that long and lost a couple fish :(

[@MsInHeaven]

i am a beginner and what i really want to know is: 1. which fish is best for beginners ( tough kind of fish since i will surely do a lot of mistakes like overfeeding them or changing their water too soon or too late) 2. which plants are easier to maintain ( artificial or real plants). and if artificial plants, do i need herbivore fish to help clean the artificial plant from time to time? 3. which types of fishes will be best to be put together ( do not fight amongst themselves) including herbivores or janitor fishes if needed? 4. if i use tap water to set a fresh water aquarium up, what do i do to remove the potential chlorine in the water. do i add some medicine or anything to make the water healthier for the fish? 5. how do i add the fish? do i scoop them out and drop them in the tank? or do i put the dirty water they came in with in the tank with them thus making the clean water tank dirty? 6. how often do i clean or change the water in the tank? 7. how often do i feed the fish? if i got like 7 fishes in there, how do i make sure each of them get enough food and not that one or two are eating all the food i am dropping in for them. 8. is there like vitamins for the fish? or do they need any vitamins like the cats and dogs do? you see, for me these are the basic questions of a beginner. a real beginner. i would be very very thankful if you make a video answering these questions. i will subscribe on your channel just in case you decided to answer my questions. thanks.

[@gm836]

This is eye opening. I’ve researched keeping fish for years but I’ve barely had any practical experience. So it’s good to start easy.

[@MASSAquariums]

🐟🐟👊🏼👍🏻

[@laruebell8784]

@@MASSAquariums 4

[@beautria1671]

Lol there’s nothing wrong with your voice

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks

[@kinglyzard]

"I'm a little hoarse..." Gee. You don't look like a pony... Sorry, I had to. I'll see myself out...

[@MASSAquariums]

😂😂

[@anntonetteoneal392]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@FrederickDunn]

8:00 have you ever used the Tetra Safe Start Plus? I found that and it says you can cycle your tank and start the bacteria without fish. Opinion? I already ordered it, so I'm sort of retro-investigating :) Nice video Mike, thanks.

[@MASSAquariums]

I use Dr Tims one and only

[@FrederickDunn]

MASS Aquariums Thanks, I just watched his presentation, looks good!

[@JR-kr9cb]

Frederick Dunn tetra safe plus is all you need if you can to clean your entire tank you can place your fish seperate small tank and clean your tank put water and tetra safe plus and the cycle will automatically begin again

[@sabbath3787]

lol i'm Ben and i'm getting my first tank today :P

[@MASSAquariums]

🐟👍🏻

[@robertlaughlin62]

My daughter thought that she could setup a couple of aquariums for a science project. She is doing 2.5 gallon and 5 gallon aquarium. She is putting 2 guppies in each and will measure their growth over 2 months. It will be hard to do without stressing them out. She has learned it is very hard to setup aquariums. So far we have lost 8 fish. 😔 We are trying to get the water right now. We don’t have 3 weeks to spend on getting the water correct. So we need to speed this process up. You said platties. Did you mean plecostomus?

[@MASSAquariums]

Nope. Platy’s are Hardy and you can add beneficial bacteria as a quick start

[@im0ncall]

Hey Mike, thanks for the great videos and for being so helpful! I just have a quick question: this is my first tank and I want to include live plants. should I plant them before i start to cycle, or wait until the tank is cycled to start planting? Also I'm wondering when I do my water changes during the cycle if I should pre-treat the water before adding it in or can i add in tap water then add the dechlorinator? Is dechlorinator the only chemical you use pretty much when cycling a new tank? Many thanks, Mike

[@MASSAquariums]

You can plant now and just add dechlorinator with the water as you add it

[@im0ncall]

ok great, and also it is ok to start dosing with plant supplements/fertilisers straight away or can the plants do without that stuff while tank is being cycled to avoid disrupting the beneficial bacteria? Thx:)

[@MASSAquariums]

You can dose

[@rileyguysersjsn9591]

OH MY OH HO LOOK AT THAT BEAUTIFUL WHITE ANGEL 🐠 FISH

[@screamndemon6094]

The Free Kicker they kill eachother

[@rileyguysersjsn9591]

Mitchell Cooper angel fish don’t kill eachother lmao noob

[@BruceThomson]

Really good, thanks. I'm just learning about them. 'Suited me well. Bruce Thomson in New Zealand.

[@MASSAquariums]

+Bruce Thomson 🐟👊🏼

[@BetterOffRead]

Thanks! I'm researching my first setup, great video. Many thumbs up!

[@MASSAquariums]

🐟👊🏼

[@Wreinie]

Thank you so very much for this video. We have been gifted with a 10 gallon tank, and my husband and I want to start off. We are both very new. Neither of us never had an aquarium. There are so many beautiful scapes, but few that go over the bare bone basics for a beginner

[@MASSAquariums]

Lol. Have to start somewhere right. I keep my shiners in a 10 gallon for ice fishing.

[@crazycupcakecos4545]

Can I put a betta with some guppies if so how many guppies and what size tank also dose the betta have to be male or female

[@MASSAquariums]

I wouldn't. Guppies are fin nippers

[@crazycupcakecos4545]

MASS Aquariums I have seen a lot of videos of them together though

[@MASSAquariums]

Go for it. I would get a 10 gallon and put some shrimp and a few Cory cats and a beta

[@crazycupcakecos4545]

How many corys and what size tank will they eat the guppies or should I just get the guppies and nothing else

[@MASSAquariums]

Just guppies to start. They will breed like crazy

[@isleofwightvlogsandinforma6013]

Me seeing this in 2020 while researching before I get my 1st cold water tank

[@MASSAquariums]

Good or bad

[@ejmplays3212]

me too! helpful!

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Due to this video of yours I'm subscribing to your channel today. You've laid out all the points for me to follow in setting up my 1st aquarium. In plain words too. No fancy jargon. Thank you so very much.👍👍😉❗️

[@MASSAquariums]

You’re very welcome

[@yakumo885]

hey Should i use co2 injector in my planted(life plants) aquarium? thx

[@MASSAquariums]

You could always go that route

[@AshknFX]

He looks like messi. Like a brother not himself

[@MASSAquariums]

Hahahahaha

[@gm836]

MASS Aquariums you know Messi? Nice

[@EnderCurtis]

Just got my first fish tank for my son and I. A fluval flex 15g. Thanks for the in for. Can't wait to get started. Also, I'm from mass as well. I can tell you're trying so hard not to swear at some points 😂

[@MASSAquariums]

lol. You know it. Not as easy as you would think.

[@moshpit0survivor]

What kind of plant is the rope looking one in the left side of the tank by the intake tube ?

[@MASSAquariums]

Crinum Calimistratum

[@botanist333]

Nice video for beginners, of which, I am one. I’m planning on a 20 gallon long, low tech aquascaped tank. I’ve been doing some research for a couple of months, and plan on a few more. I want to be really prepared when I set up my first tank. I really enjoy your videos, thanks for all the info!

[@MASSAquariums]

Thank you

[@nataliegilbert7412]

My ex and I have had several freshwater and saltwater aquariums; and you've taught me so much that I'd never known.

[@MASSAquariums]

That's awesome. The Aquarium part

[@andyeccentric]

not criticism, just advice: a tiny bit of editing goes a long way, and you don't have to apologize for being sick. this is a reference that people will be watching months/years later, it doesn't matter

[@MASSAquariums]

Thank you. I keep it simple. I have been editing a little more as of recent.

[@LiaaLouu]

You have such a soothing voice, omg...

[@MASSAquariums]

Thank you

[@MASSAquariums]

+LiaaLouu lol. This was my sick video. Haha

[@daraquinn4688]

WeIrD

[@alexyen7973]

i was just watching your old vids

[@sarahheffner3418]

Hey! I actually have a question about prepping driftwood for a tank. I've heard a lot of different things like boiling it to get the tannins out and also soaking it for weeks and weeks. what do you personally do to get a piece ready for the tank so it doesn't turn your water brown?

[@MASSAquariums]

I just boil them

[@arnabsutar5930]

How many feets are this tank of yors,,what's the dimentions??

[@MASSAquariums]

4 feet long

[@isabellamae4762]

MASS Aquariums how many gallons is it?

[@Fish_Nexus]

Adding ammonia to the tank?!? 🤯 the nitrogen cycle ain’t that deep. I’d be more concerned about someone adding fish to a tank they’ve dumped ammonia into instead of tap water with just declorinator and quick start or even actually just declorinator

[@dieselr9448]

Nice Video & I like that shirt lol I'm from Aruba

[@Plantdwithjae]

My dad had a large fish tank like really large and I remember growing up with Oscars. He's now ill and has a large fish tank that sits empty at his home I'm considering bringing it home and buying needed accessories and buying Oscars as well

[@MASSAquariums]

That sounds fun. Go for it

[@calebcpark]

Thank you for making this video. This helped me greatly because I am getting a new betta fish in 2 days and I really needed this information. Thank you.

[@MASSAquariums]

You are welcome

[@ronnytejada7008]

Hi. I'm about to purchase my first tank. I will be putting freshwater fish. I been doing some research and came across your channel. So much useful advice. I fell in love with the Black Molly. What other fish can i put Mollies with? and also I read that driftwood is bad for Mollies, is this true? Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@MASSAquariums]

+Ronny Tejada any community fish really. No driftwood is fine

[@gains7207]

Platys,guppies, danios

[@martinstelfox71]

A little late to respond but recently published an ebook on ebay. Really helps you set up as a beginner. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tropical-fish-for-the-complete-beginner-PDF-sent-to-your-email-address-/172993953391

[@albertflores5194]

very informative mike! in February earlier this year I opened the door to fish keeping and WOW IT IS SO ADDICTING AND FUN! I never seen your videos til now and you got me to subscribe in a heartbeat!!! Great job. I will be looking forward to more videos from you 👍

[@MASSAquariums]

Thanks Al. Appreciate it bro