How to Use the API Freshwater Master Test kit

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Michael Skurnik

Michael Skurnik

Күн бұрын

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@AaronScutt
@AaronScutt 4 жыл бұрын
Michael, great video! You forgot to shake the Nitrate tube for 1 minute after adding the second regent. That one is just as important.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
You’re right!
@fishandfloral
@fishandfloral 4 жыл бұрын
Every fish keeper should have this kit. I won’t be without one.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Well, at least some means of testing.
@marksportswear
@marksportswear 4 жыл бұрын
Michael, thanks for all you do. Much appreciated. 2 tips: I regularly test water and I have found I save some time starting with the 2 that take the longest to get results, Ammonia and Nitrates. While I’m waiting I do the other tests quickly. Because I also use a pipette and don’t want to cross-use the test tubes, I use a sharpie to write on the outside of the test tubes and cover it with clear packing tape so it won’t wear away. Be well and safe to all.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@johnwood738
@johnwood738 4 жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen on this subject. Probably don’t test as often as I should test probably once a month and count on water changes and my experience the rest of the time.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Like I said, I didn’t even own a test kit! Lol
@DonnadoosTips
@DonnadoosTips 2 ай бұрын
Thankyou so much for doing this video, I'm a new to fish care. I have neon tetras, 2 mystery snails and 1 flying fox in my 55 gal tank 😊
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@robertsowinski164
@robertsowinski164 2 жыл бұрын
I have two different brands of test strips that I use generic and name brand, I also have the API master test kit so much easier using the test strips that seem to be pretty accurate and of course there are cut in half. Thank you for that trick! Great content, keep up the great videos. Love the blooper reels
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The bloopers are the best part.
@candyparkes7832
@candyparkes7832 4 жыл бұрын
THANK U For Details & GREAT Step by Step Video So Helpful 2 Me as A Newbie Dealing with TOWN TREATED ONT Canada 🇨🇦 Water. I just Paid $49.99+taxes For this Same Kit & I Just Was LOST Trying 2 Figure It ALL OUT . I Just Did My Very First Water test Step by Step With U Educating Me & I SOOOH Needed This. Ok im Busy DoingWater Change Now 2 Try & Lower My NITRATE Level & save My Fish. Thanks 🙏 & im A New Sub U R MY HERO & MY Fish ❤️U
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck!
@paulojorgetadeu2233
@paulojorgetadeu2233 3 жыл бұрын
A very complete test kit. I once bought sprinkled goldfish food from this brand, they loved it.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@haroldshaver2759
@haroldshaver2759 4 жыл бұрын
Now that you covered API Master Kit. Go Over GH and KH testing and cover the adjusting for levels and how to buffer for PH crash in planted tanks. Controlling BBA would also be a suggestion
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Those are a little more advanced than I wanted for the newbie. But I will do them sometime!
@haroldshaver2759
@haroldshaver2759 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom Thanks. I am okay with KH but venturing into Discus later this fall with a fish room and I a concerned with GH. Thanks
@human47134
@human47134 Жыл бұрын
after you add the 2nd Nitrate solution the instructions say to shake the vial for another minute. :)
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Жыл бұрын
Cool
@tomsmith5456
@tomsmith5456 4 жыл бұрын
Even now I find the test kit invaluable when starting up a new tank with ammonia, yes I do purloin a mature sponge from an older tank but I still like to know exactly what’s going on...It’s still a standard in the UK , well it is by my standards lol ..Cheers Mike .
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@tanyah2524
@tanyah2524 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Michael. These kind of videos are good for sharing in my fish group. Better than trying to get them to read.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! What is your fish group?
@tanyah2524
@tanyah2524 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom Tulsa Freshwater Hobbyists
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@MrsBJPalmer
@MrsBJPalmer 4 жыл бұрын
I sat down in my rocking chair on my patio, with a brand new API Master Kit ●in hand. Thought I'd have some tea and a mixed berry Belvita and watch a new YT videoed before trying this out. Low and behold- you knew what i needed to see, and voila`= Mr. Michael has EXACTLY what I need!!! Thank you so much & can't wait for the next video! BTW- looking good, dude! Keep up the good work! (,I had a heart attack (#2), just days before you.)
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope you are doing OK. If I can ask, how did you have a second one?
@kjeaquatics
@kjeaquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Just a quick note - The reagents in these kits have a shelf life so you all need to pay attention to that .
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't I mention the experation date?
@kjeaquatics
@kjeaquatics 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom You probably did - I just missed it .
@michellearnold2396
@michellearnold2396 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like a mad scientist using my test kit!! Couldn't imagine fish keeping with out this kit
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried test strips?
@michellearnold2396
@michellearnold2396 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom I have the strips & use them for a quick look at water parameters but i seem to use the test kit more.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Michelle Arnold why though?
@michellearnold2396
@michellearnold2396 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom I may just be buying the wrong strips but half the time the colors never match. They are not expired just sometimes inaccurate to me. I know that I see a lot of people use them & love them. It may be the brand that I may buy that's inaccurate .
@CorvetteStingRayLane
@CorvetteStingRayLane 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video and Thank you very much. I have a 75 Gallon Cichlid Aquarium. I use Seachem Prime & Stability on my Water Changes. 2 Airpump's, and one of the Airpump's runs on Battery Back-up. The Filter that I use is the Eheim Professional 4+ 600. Eheim Digital Thermostat Heater. I started using Eheim Canister Filter's since 1983.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@lucianopessotti9576
@lucianopessotti9576 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael , thanks for the videos , I really like to see a video with your tank fry’s
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@KZ.Ellis1
@KZ.Ellis1 4 жыл бұрын
Wish I’d seen this YEARS ago...nice job and THANK YOU for dropping the knowledge!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! (Even a few years too late!)
@lesliemulvey4743
@lesliemulvey4743 3 жыл бұрын
FAN MAIL: I love your channel, your videos are fun to watch and I appreciate your sense of humor; all adding up to learning fishy fun!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@hudsontoo1212
@hudsontoo1212 4 жыл бұрын
Really GREAT walkthrough dude. Like, this really helped me understand the process. You were friendly, laid it out in way clear process, where you could stop easily and skip back 10 seconds. Most people have annoyed me with too much bs, but you get to the point. I subbed!!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
@patrickdevaux1468
@patrickdevaux1468 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed very much your explanation and your humer, thank you 👍
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@mariaz9538
@mariaz9538 4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial and demo! And Damn...looking good Mike! You’re melting away! Stay well my friend 👍
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@James_Hande
@James_Hande 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Michael, big thumbs up!!! I think API dropped the ball though calling the kit "Master Test Kit". GH & KH are also very important. Besides knowing your pH so you can keep fish that do good with it one really needs to know the hardness too. Example; My tap water comes out with 6.8 pH which I like because it turns the deadly ammonia into a safer ammonium. But my tap water has 0 GH & KH. All fish and plants need a certain amount of hardness. So I have to add say Seachem Equilibrium to a level for my angelfish tanks. Then I have to add a bit more for my guppy tanks. Fish need it for osmoregulation and plants also need it to live and thrive. One other test I would recommend is for testing chlorine from city water supplies. Don't have to use it constantly but I found (smelled stronger chlorine) my water has more chlorine during the summer than winter. So I double dose my chlorine remover in the summer.
@petroman-cg8tt
@petroman-cg8tt 4 жыл бұрын
wow you have really good soft water for discus, i have to use ro/di water and put some gh minerals back in the water, the best thing about ro/di is i take out the chloramines and nitrates before it goes in my tank. my gh-78ppms ph- 6,4 its great for soft water fish.joe h navy seabee
@James_Hande
@James_Hande 4 жыл бұрын
@@petroman-cg8tt Once I fix my cracked 125G tank I plan on having some discus. My problem with such soft water is I have been adding Seachem Equilibrium to my tanks which has been getting expensive with all my breeding/rearing tanks. I'm ordering soon the minerals separately and mixing my own which will be way cheaper. This water source is new to me as I moved here a couple years ago. My previous water was well balanced and worked fine for all types of fish.
@petroman-cg8tt
@petroman-cg8tt 4 жыл бұрын
james, i buy discus minerals from germany, which is way better then the equilibrium, but expensive, you could check out green leaf aquarium they have really good minerals.joe h navy seabee
@James_Hande
@James_Hande 4 жыл бұрын
@@petroman-cg8tt Thanks Joe! Bookmarked Green Leaf, I'll compare prices. If I buy the minerals separate I'll be getting them from an actual mineral manufacturer in bulk. I did purchase GH Booster from NilocG but that ended up being expensive too, even buying the separate minerals compared to directly from the manufacturer.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
That video is being edited as we speak!
@aquariumtreasures1054
@aquariumtreasures1054 4 жыл бұрын
Wow you must have been a teacher. Great outgoing personality.😁👍
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ScareScript
@ScareScript 4 жыл бұрын
A chemistry teacher maybe =)
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
KittyBoss nope, just a dumb guy with a camera.
@dooksouls5423
@dooksouls5423 4 жыл бұрын
I got this exact test kit for my first aquarium which has now been running for a couple weeks. I would not be able to cycle my tank without this! I would love to see a video like this but on TDS. It's something I really struggle to understand and because of that, I haven't tested TDS of my aquarium (and don't know if it's even neccessary?) Awesome video, thank you so much! 😊
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I will add it to the list! Good luck!
@raysrabbits345
@raysrabbits345 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm looking forward to this series! Can you talk about fertilizer for live plants? Tannins?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I’ll add it to the list.
@SamuelDelBuono-fr3oy
@SamuelDelBuono-fr3oy Жыл бұрын
So if I understand you right, I could have an almost 0 nitrate, zeros across the board with a planted tank. Would you still do like a 20% change anyway. It’s been 2 weeks since last water change
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Жыл бұрын
Why do we change water?
@CSBB2005
@CSBB2005 2 жыл бұрын
i would like to learn how to start a second tank with the bio buddies from first tank.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Watch my instant cycle video.
@johnjwedrall4290
@johnjwedrall4290 2 жыл бұрын
This video helps me a lot, thanks 😊
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@mentalistsa
@mentalistsa 4 жыл бұрын
I started using the seachem ammonia detectors and so far they are pretty accurate.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Cool! Do you they have nitrite and nitrate detectors?
@mentalistsa
@mentalistsa 4 жыл бұрын
I only have pH and ammonia. I do not think they sell any others.
@DonnadoosTips
@DonnadoosTips 2 ай бұрын
So when your tank cycles then what do you do?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 ай бұрын
add fish
@Valkyriepedersen
@Valkyriepedersen 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you you have helped our family very much
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure
@PaulBrammer-y8k
@PaulBrammer-y8k 10 ай бұрын
Thanks brilliant explanation thank care Paul UK
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome
@petroman-cg8tt
@petroman-cg8tt 4 жыл бұрын
i use the nitrate test kit all the time on my 90 gallon 4inch sand bed discus tanks. i like to keep nitrates below 5ppms. this is how i know when to change my water 40%. usually every 4 days. i use ro/di water with double membrane so i only waste 1-1 ratio. i use discus minerals from germany to put gh minerals back in water. discus do great in very low nitrates. joe h navy seabee
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of work!
@petroman-cg8tt
@petroman-cg8tt 4 жыл бұрын
navy seabees are always busy not a problem
@TrishR-sd2px
@TrishR-sd2px 5 ай бұрын
Hello Michael! I am confused on why everything is measuring ok except my Nitrites. Ph is 7.4, Ammonia is 0, Nitrates are .50-1.0 &Nitrates are about a 5.0. My tank has been cycling for 6 weks. No fish yet. I want to upgrade my nano to a 10 gallon but I will kill my fish. Help please.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 5 ай бұрын
What are you using as an ammonia source?
@UrosHajdin
@UrosHajdin 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, liked and subbed, legend.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@missyshell_mishell
@missyshell_mishell 3 жыл бұрын
I looked for KH/GH but missed it- did you do that one? (I’m new here) but my fish in cycle is looking decent except I discovered I have water that is on the softer side right out of the tap and even softer once in the tank. I was given Seachem Replenish and just dosed both my 20 and 10 gals. I’m sitting at about 50ppm on the test strip for GH and my PH is about 7.6. Ammonia 0 Nitrite is spiking and no nitrate yet. I’m also still adding Seachem Stability daily as I cycle. Thanks in advance!!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Hiya and welcome! I did not do KH and GH for API. I like the test strips for those.
@charlessloop1552
@charlessloop1552 4 жыл бұрын
I believe u r supposed to shake the nitrates for a min after adding second bottle, but I like that u t doing a series like this
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
You are....I forgot!
@yassysgdk
@yassysgdk 4 жыл бұрын
When I do test,I do ammonia,nitrite first but I do not set the timer at that time. I do then Nitrate and after tube got shaken 1 min and waiting period,I set the time 5 min and wait for the Nitrate result comes out.By the Nitrate result comes out,both Ammonia and Nitrite result should be already out so I then read the result.I too use 10 ml syringe without needle for putting water in the tube.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
That is too much work.....LOL
@DavidTorres-fb9lh
@DavidTorres-fb9lh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mike . I’ve been thinking about getting this kit
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
That will be a video!
@LesterGago_
@LesterGago_ 4 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see the whole series.. just subscribed. If done, please reference the videos for an easy search! Thanks
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I just made a playlist for you! kzbin.info/aero/PLv57eI4whkroDgjOnQHvSWOPHi7AS8hH5
@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx
@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael awesome video I love it and also really good info. I love videos like this
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx
@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx 4 жыл бұрын
Michael's Fish Room you welcome
@drewandres2065
@drewandres2065 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job explaining it
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@mheb6046
@mheb6046 3 жыл бұрын
Hey great video ! What is your opinion on doing . A water change during cycling ? Do you wait until Cycling is complete and just do water top ups? Doing a fish in cycle with prime and stability
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Check my last video on "Fish in cycling" I talk all about it!
@kimmccallum
@kimmccallum 3 жыл бұрын
Great Advice. I am new and learning.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@reynardvanderwalt2390
@reynardvanderwalt2390 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael 👋 I have 2 bristle noses, one is a blue eyed lemon and the other a normal lonfin, I would just like to know if I could crossbreed them?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Sure can....well, they can...LOL
@reynardvanderwalt2390
@reynardvanderwalt2390 4 жыл бұрын
So would there be a chance for a longfin blue eyed lemon?
@williampinkney813
@williampinkney813 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information 😊
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@TheScbelle
@TheScbelle Ай бұрын
You didn't show how, or where to place the vials on the color chart. I say this because depending on where you place it you'll get a different color. It says to place the vial against the white pampering next to the color chart. Some people put it on the actual color chart. I was looking for how you would do it...
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Ай бұрын
I put it on the white, like the instructions tell you.
@TheScbelle
@TheScbelle Ай бұрын
@MichaelsFishRoom I'm Sorry! I took away the thumbs down symbol. However, being a newbie or if a beginner were looking for detailed instructions, it looked like you literally put the vial over the colored portion. Not on the white portion next to the colored portion.And I was listening to hear how you would do it, rather than just saying it looks like. It was probably because you were on camera, and you just couldn't see where you were placing it. I hope you can appreciate my point of view though. Sorry for the confusion, I do appreciate your video though! Take care
@HarveyOliv
@HarveyOliv 10 ай бұрын
Hiya mate my readings are ph 7.6 ammonia 0ppm nitrite 0ppm nitrate 0ppm dose this mean my tank has cycled ? Thanks
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 10 ай бұрын
No, you need a nitrate reading, that shows the cycle has processed ammonia through to nitrate.
@HarveyOliv
@HarveyOliv 10 ай бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom thanks for the reply mate appreciate it 👍🏻 But do u think I’m nearly there?. If I Do another test in a week or so ?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 10 ай бұрын
@@HarveyOliv no, I don’t. Watch my video on the cycle.
@baldelmarrodriguez3899
@baldelmarrodriguez3899 3 жыл бұрын
I subscribed love your videos thank you
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@victorb145
@victorb145 Ай бұрын
Here's a pro tip. You go to your local fish store to get a master test kit, and they're all sold out of freshwater test kits, because of course they are freshwater is popular. Buy the saltwater one. They're not that different.All my testing says they will work interchangeably. The biggest difference is the ammonia test kit. When used in saltwater will have a cloudy look to it, only when used for saltwater.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Ай бұрын
That’s not a pro tip.
@1986ptm
@1986ptm 4 жыл бұрын
Bayern for sure! dismantled Barcelona and should do the same with PSG.....2/1 odds I'd say. I do love fish too not only football haha. Thanks Michael love your videos.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. I agree, but I think PSG has a stronger offense and that may be trouble.
@1986ptm
@1986ptm 4 жыл бұрын
Michael's Fish Room I hope you’re right it’ll make for a great game. Will you be watching?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@patriziabeaucage258
@patriziabeaucage258 4 жыл бұрын
Can you use plastic test tubes? I'm constantly breaking these glass ones
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I don't think the cleartity would be the same.
@sharronmiller451
@sharronmiller451 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and info!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@jeffschwartz3520
@jeffschwartz3520 4 жыл бұрын
Great video and I love your channel. I personally don't like the master test kit, I get liquid everywhere, lids don't fit good on mine. What I would like to see is a video on hydrogen peroxide dosing your tank. I know you probably don't do it but I've thinking about trying it because I've gotten a bacterial Bloom in 1 of my 3 established tanks. It seems like it's a cheap and easy cure all. I don't know if h2o2 is safe for java moss and nerite snals.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah,I don't do it. I have used it to spot treat algae though.
@kjeaquatics
@kjeaquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid bro - Guilty here of not testing water (have not tested water in over two years lol )
@1200kristy
@1200kristy 4 жыл бұрын
Me either😬.. I mean I do water changes but honestly skip this step
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I had to BUY a test kit!
@kjeaquatics
@kjeaquatics 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom LOL I would have gave you IF I sold them .
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
KJE AQUATICS I know, but you give so much already!
@Luceium01
@Luceium01 4 жыл бұрын
When to clean your hang backs/sponge filters having a water change.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
When they are dirty silly!
@jasperbonilla1427
@jasperbonilla1427 3 жыл бұрын
How to reove amonoa and nitro
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Fish in cycle
@MaCad364
@MaCad364 3 жыл бұрын
I just found you and I’m happy about it, but my question is… how to clean the container after use it? I’m afraid to mess up it and can’t use it anymore
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
The test tube? I just rinse out and let air dry.
@mustangfred2006
@mustangfred2006 3 жыл бұрын
What is this auto water changer, you speak of?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
The one in my fish room I made.
@Fightssss
@Fightssss 4 жыл бұрын
Is there any plants you recommend that can live in brackish water ?? Thanks for the content 👍
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Check out @KJE Aquatics on Facebook. Ask him.
@Fightssss
@Fightssss 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom thanks
@sfkozak
@sfkozak 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike❤
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Anytime!
@Jacepando23
@Jacepando23 10 ай бұрын
How do I clean
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 10 ай бұрын
With water
@lisamyers8991
@lisamyers8991 3 жыл бұрын
Video suggestion - what to do if the results are abnormal, e.g. add Prime, do water replacement, change filter, etc.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eV7Rk5p9oZ2JhK8
@subhankarbhattacharya2940
@subhankarbhattacharya2940 2 жыл бұрын
They should have added GH and KH tests into the kit .. thats why, i prefer the NT labs kit
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Or stips.
@ofbguppies2325
@ofbguppies2325 4 жыл бұрын
Needed this will watch before purchase 😂🤦🏽‍♂️
@ofbguppies2325
@ofbguppies2325 4 жыл бұрын
*again
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Clad I could help!
@chrisss2829
@chrisss2829 2 жыл бұрын
My parameters are pH 7.4-7.6, ammonia 0.25 ppm, nitrite 0.25 ppm, and nitrate 20 ppm and have been cycling for about a week and a half, what should I do next?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
How are you cycling? What is in the tank?
@chrisss2829
@chrisss2829 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom ghost feeding with fish food, the tank had no fish
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisss2829 I’m my opinion that is a stupid way to cycle a tank. I don’t know what you would do.
@chrisss2829
@chrisss2829 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom well thats how i am doing it and were told to do 🤷🏻‍♂️
@spidermonkey304
@spidermonkey304 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks great vid and explanation
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@engrken0
@engrken0 3 жыл бұрын
is this applicable also in salt water?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
No idea, I have never done it.
@RobinTruitt1962
@RobinTruitt1962 4 жыл бұрын
Great video informing others on how to use the API Master Kit. I was so hoping you would have shown the wooden stand I sent you to show how the tubes match up perfectly to the color change. Love your idea of the How To Series.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! If I could have found that stand, I would have......but I couldn't :(
@colony7591
@colony7591 3 жыл бұрын
hysterical bro Thanks
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@henrymuller891
@henrymuller891 3 жыл бұрын
How to test hardness?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Buy the GH/KH test kit.
@plushpossum
@plushpossum 3 жыл бұрын
You're wearing my shirt!!! LMAO!!!!!! Seriously, I bought that one and it's one of my very favorite t-shirts!!!! :-) And I'm a T-shirt junkie.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I like to too though!
@jasperbonilla1427
@jasperbonilla1427 3 жыл бұрын
How to remove amonia and nitro in my aquarium
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Fish in cycle
@shabeerok38
@shabeerok38 Жыл бұрын
Very useful
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@t2cam581
@t2cam581 4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a bunch of tips on netting fish!?
@quinnlamb559
@quinnlamb559 4 жыл бұрын
Drain the tank down to a couple inches, at least down to the same height as the net is tall.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I can add it to the list.
@MrsBJPalmer
@MrsBJPalmer 4 жыл бұрын
Ive " heard" netting them at night is easier. Kinda rude to interrupt their slumber, but beats the hell out of giving them a heart attack during a chase scene!!
@acac2493
@acac2493 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been cycling a new tank now for 8 weeks and still not cycled still have ammonia
@reynardvanderwalt2390
@reynardvanderwalt2390 4 жыл бұрын
Have you added a food source for the BB?(fish flakes, cheap but hardy fish etc)
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Are you asking for help?
@acac2493
@acac2493 4 жыл бұрын
Michael's Fish Room Yes please Ammonia is at 2.0 ppm No nitrites No nitrates 8 weeks in and I’ve now added another air filter from an existing tank I’ve also added rocks from existing tanks but no change
@acac2493
@acac2493 4 жыл бұрын
Reynard van der Walt yes several times
@rickbarg3980
@rickbarg3980 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful cheers
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@rickylopes1000
@rickylopes1000 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos, I love them. How to identify if a female guppy his ready to give birth you could a make a video on that.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
LOL....that is one of the most asked questions in the forums.
@lynnbonica4342
@lynnbonica4342 4 жыл бұрын
In this beginner's series... could you exlpain how to lower the hardness in your water. I have hard water and would like to get some green neon tetras that are supposed to need soft water. My guppies of course don't mind it at all. I'd sure appreciate your help. I know I won't get any b.s. from u. 😎👍🍄✌
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I will add it to the list!
@lynnbonica4342
@lynnbonica4342 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom Thank You Michael. U asked for ideas and I hoped this was something u would consider doin'. If u don't have time to do it...that's okay. Either way, I love your vids and your charming "I don't give a shit if u like it" attitude. I'm glad u are bouncing back so well. Keep it up. ✌😎👍🍄
@lynnbonica4342
@lynnbonica4342 4 жыл бұрын
@@STUFFNTHINGS2DO what kind of water supplier?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Lynn Bonica no, there are other ways.
@MckinzieSoy21
@MckinzieSoy21 2 жыл бұрын
What if my nitrate is 0ppm
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Depends where you are in the cycle.
@Hennaf16
@Hennaf16 Жыл бұрын
I can’t really win here. My tap water in the UK is 40ppm
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom Жыл бұрын
40 PPM what?
@rupakroy488
@rupakroy488 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, nice info
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@justanotheryoutuber5228
@justanotheryoutuber5228 2 жыл бұрын
I remember growing up my grandma had a tank and got me into fishes and I starting asking her about water parameters and she said she never did water changes HAD NO PLANTS and cleaned the filter COMPLETELY every month.. how her fish survived is beyond me
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Luck?
@johnrobbs1983
@johnrobbs1983 8 ай бұрын
How to test a koi fish pond
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 8 ай бұрын
What do you mean?
@leodesbiens2789
@leodesbiens2789 4 ай бұрын
So what happens if your pH is yellow?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 ай бұрын
Refresh my memory, what is that?
@OKittenPlayz
@OKittenPlayz 2 жыл бұрын
I need a timestamp for both Nitrate tests please so I can remember qwq
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Write it down.
@jaz58107
@jaz58107 3 жыл бұрын
"Siri is a crack head..." Nah... she's just busy chatting with the Google Assistant 😂
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
I heard Alexa puts out.....
@jaz58107
@jaz58107 3 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom 🤣
@warrenbohler4
@warrenbohler4 4 жыл бұрын
How to get all water to proper levels
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean parameters?
@DavidTorres-fb9lh
@DavidTorres-fb9lh 4 жыл бұрын
I would want to know how to grow floating pants .
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
OK
@upnorthsunsets9769
@upnorthsunsets9769 2 жыл бұрын
My nitrate is high I keep doing water changes I am losing all of my baby angelfish what can I do?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have nitrate in your source water? You can do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eV7Rk5p9oZ2JhK8
@upnorthsunsets9769
@upnorthsunsets9769 2 жыл бұрын
My Ammonia is high that’s what I met to say my angelfish baby’s are getting Ammonia poisoning there dying slowly
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 2 жыл бұрын
@@upnorthsunsets9769 water change and fish in cycle. I have 2 videos on the fish in cycle.
@upnorthsunsets9769
@upnorthsunsets9769 2 жыл бұрын
My tank is not new I had fish in it but I took out the rocks and stuff for the fry angelfish I had fish all of my life just not angelfish fry I have a pair of angelfish that keep breeding so I bought a bigger fish tank for my other fish so I can put baby angelfish fry in there 55gal I think when I put all of angelfish fry together in the 55gal I over feeded them so now my Ammonia is high and there swimming Weird in circles or alot of them died on bottom some are sitting on the bottom of the tank I bought the stuff you said in this video came today I put in the 55g tank
@upnorthsunsets9769
@upnorthsunsets9769 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it's easy to follow on using the test kit 😊
@ScottMclaughlinJ
@ScottMclaughlinJ 4 жыл бұрын
You use them in "different places" lol I bet- good informative video
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@tanyah2524
@tanyah2524 4 жыл бұрын
The syringes
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Tanya H lol
@RichardBrown-on7fp
@RichardBrown-on7fp 4 жыл бұрын
Do you sell Dumbo guppies
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
I do....www.michaelsfishroom.com
@evanbarnett8846
@evanbarnett8846 3 жыл бұрын
So…..what about chlorine?
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 3 жыл бұрын
What about it?
@kirstensfishyfriends9804
@kirstensfishyfriends9804 4 жыл бұрын
How to pick tabk mates for guppids
@paulnerlich6099
@paulnerlich6099 4 жыл бұрын
Do you read what you typed?? You have words misspelled all over the place.
@MrsBJPalmer
@MrsBJPalmer 4 жыл бұрын
Most "community fish" are compatible. Your fish store SHOULD know, unless you get a noob. I think the rule is, if your fish is too big for the other ADULT fishes mouth, then you should be safe. Guppies are so much fun!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Not good advice at all.
@tonyrobles8978
@tonyrobles8978 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my god rolling around laughing with Siri
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@josephmiller8171
@josephmiller8171 4 жыл бұрын
How about how to clean the glass. Inside and out of course.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
You want a video on how to clean the glass?
@josephmiller8171
@josephmiller8171 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelsFishRoom Yes, don't use Windex, cleaning one side versus all glass and why, what to clean with (scratching the glass) and of course the products used in the process. Should be a good video.
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Joseph Miller ok, I’ll add it to the list!
@jacks4733
@jacks4733 4 жыл бұрын
Yay!
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Did you learn something?
@nicoletiana
@nicoletiana 4 жыл бұрын
Siri is so damn annoying 😂 i be cussing her out everytime ahhahaha
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
Lol...she needs some work for sure!
@kirstensfishyfriends9804
@kirstensfishyfriends9804 4 жыл бұрын
I have one. I probably need another one. Lol
@MichaelsFishRoom
@MichaelsFishRoom 4 жыл бұрын
LOL
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