Top 10 Beginner Mistakes - (How Many Have You Done?)

[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@nathanbays2755]

I started out with a cichlid my brother gave me in a 30 gallon tank. And now I have a 300 gallon I built and have 30 african cichlids and maintenance regularly. I found this legend on KZbin and learned a lot from your videos when I wanted to learn more about african cichlids so I could have my very own tank like this

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing your journey with us! 😊💪

[@lorisheheen2198]

Kev...my journey started (can't believe I'm going to tell you this)🤣Started when my one of my niece's won two goldfish at a fair! 🤣 She came to me with two plastic bag's with goldfish inside and wanted me to take them! Started out in a bowl! Then... I went to 5 gallon aquarium. Then a 10, 20, 30 to now..71/2 year's later to my 55 gallon tank. Same two fish.Lol.( I'd say these two goldfish are pretty darn lucky) 🤣 The longer I had them, the more I grew into loving this hobby! From 1 thru #10....all me! Found you and your channel and never looked back! Thank you for everything you do!❤❤❤😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

LOL I remember the story well! Those are some spoiled Goldfish!! 🤣🤣 and yes, Very Lucky to have you!! 💪💪

[@lorisheheen2198]

​@@KaveManAquatics😊❤❤❤

[@lorisheheen2198]

@lisakinoti1839 I do!! 🤣 Then awhile back I developed a few issue's and started to research online. Came across Kaveman Aquatics channel and watched alot of Kev's video's. Started to do weekly water changes, added a spongefilter which made a world of difference. Been here on Kev's channel ever since. Still learning though! Never in a million year's did I think I'd have these Goldfish year's later! 😂❤️

[@bigoak981]

Like he says, if you’re a brand new fish keeper or a seasoned veteran, this guy is absolutely NO bull shit when it comes to advice. Really, you won’t need much else. 😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate you bro!!

[@porcine11]

My wife and I watched hours and hours of unhelpful or conflicting videos before we found your channel. We did the impulse buy and were completely unprepared for the ich, nitrate-saturated water, aggressive cichlid behavior, etc. After several tragic deaths and watching a bunch of your videos, we are finally in a stable place. Thank you!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

The story sounds very familiar. It's a path many of us have taken. Glad you found the channel and that I was able to help! 😊💪

[@AleksandraG]

Found your channel last year and while I had made many of these mistakes with my 15 gallon, I upgraded to a 90 AFTER watching the majority of your videos. My fish are healthy and thriving. Thanks for all that you do.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice!!! So glad to hear that! 😊💪

[@ChefRastaGrinch]

I have a 10 gallon tank going to add 4 to 6 dwarf secrets only and just enjoy this

[@sassyvib3saussie729]

I just set up my sisters fish tank I got when she passed and I think she has given me the fish bug 😂 it was her very first tank and now it is my first tank. I am so thankful I came across Kev! I’m learning so so much, thank you for not judging us newbies 😂❤

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sorry to hear about your sister but glad you have the love for the hobby she also had! This channel will always be kind to beginners because I remember where we all started! 😁 Good luck, and keep learning!

[@_Clayton.Bigsby_]

Also, if you have a new tank, remember your test kits test for the TOTAL AMMONIA present in your tank, and doesn't give you the actual numbers of nh3 and nh4 present. It gets really scientific, but nh3, if I'm not mistaken, is the killer, and there is a conversion calculator online you can access to get the almost exact amount of nh3 present, which will fluctuate depending on your ph and temperature, again, if I remember correctly. My memories really foggy on the topic, but I know prime time aquatics is a channel that has a video on the science of ammonia readings if you wanna learn more about the subject.

[@jeremymoore450]

Kev, I did all this and more. You forgot one crucial thing buying to many fish at one time before the tank is ready. I did this to fast and ended up crashing my AF cichlid tank and killing them all. I was so upset. Lessons learned. I have learned a lot from you bro. Appreciate these videos and the time you put in to educate the newcomers. Even as veterans we make mistakes and sometimes it costs the fishes life. Appreciate you brother.

[@peterrandazzo2204]

He literally mentioned this in number 2 mistake!

[@MrsHall38]

I started with a 2.5 gallon tank. Then, I realized no fish like that. Lol. Then I bought a 6.5 gallon. Then I bought a ten gallon. Then another 10 gallons. Then, a 20 gallon I am building myself. They all have HOB filters. I replaced the filter cartridges on them all with sponges. I am going to use polyfil below the sponge, then bio rings. In one ten gallon, every time I used to change the filter cartridges, I was getting a bacterial bloom. So this was what I came up with to replace the cartridges in my tank. I live in on a 2nd floor apartment, but when I am a homeowner, I am going to have a whole cave!!! Lol... Thanks to you, I can't stop buying tanks!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@noneyabizz8337]

I definitely researched before most every step, but still there's a learning curve.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Absolutely

[@Scatterbrain00]

You’re a great teacher! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge! 😊

[@tylercaramella2213]

Just a quick comment in regards to cycling, I don’t have city water I have well water, I’ve literally cleaned the tank and popped the fish in a 30 mins to an hour later after getting air in after filling. I’ve never had to use chemicals without having fish unhappy due to having well water. Take into what type of water you have.

[@KevinLee-pq5sm]

Thanks brother, you hit everything right on the head again… I’ve done everything you just said and still doing it is what’s so bad. 😅

[@KaveManAquatics]

At least now you know lol 😁💪

[@TylerEmerick27]

I’ve had fish all my life but never had one I take care of that was bigger than a bata tank till a year or 2 ago love this hobby

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats the beauty of it...The possibilities are endless 😊💪

[@TylerEmerick27]

@@KaveManAquatics I wish I could afford a video call with you so I can get some pointers with my tank

[@lughnie]

Number 10 all the way. I've been in the hobby on and off for close to 30 years and I swear it never ceases to shock me how many conflicting sources of info are out there. Kev's info has always been consistently reliable, but that's just me!

[@k.6160]

This is perfect timing as I am investigating setting up a fish tank. I had a small one many years ago and have time and space for a starter tank! It'll be one of my winter projects 😊🐟🐠

[@BradyHammer-uc6un]

Arowana being the reason I got into fishkeeping-(fell in love with their beauty-wasn’t big on fish before that) then the discus being the fish I “settled” on for lack of a 300g for aro- and to top it off with the Geo(prolly 2nd dream fish) in one tank has me reeling in jealousy I’d thought I’d grown out of 🤣 absolutely beautiful fish man. And I love how detailed, yet not overly so, you’ve kept your videos. Gives it a nice change of pace from the lecture like stuff you see on here, tho those guys have their place too. Appreciate you!🤘🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

It is a very unique mix of fish! I've wanted this for so long its a blessing to finally have it start to come together. More Discus and Geos to come soon. I say get that big tank and get your Arowana!!! 😊💪

[@JadeStallings-jn6hd]

I inherited two goldfish against my will lol. I took them to keep them from being flushed. They were living in pure filth. I’ve had them for 3 months, and they’ve been ok until the last two days, when I noticed some weird behavior and found out there was high ammonia in the tank. I found your channel when researching what to do. I’m still not sure if they will make it, but thank you for the great info! I’ve made so many mistakes in the last 3 months. I wish I had found you sooner.

[@tuttabob]

Did all of the above, thank you for sharing our mistakes for the benefit of new comers. New comers stick with kev on this channel.. youll be fine!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate that reco bro! 😊💪

[@bretburt7317]

Watching this because I DON'T want to make these mistakes. I had a 60g as a teenager and did Ok, not perfect. That was back in the day of under gravel filters and no internet! Now I plan to build a 150+ to have Florida native fish that I catch myself - possibly some FL invasive species. I'm going all-in up front after watching you and a few others. Thanks for the info.

[@rickyarend3173]

Very proud to say I’m only like 3 out of 10 but that’s only because I was introduced to Kaveman almost immediately after I inherited my first tank. Thanks Kevin! I send anybody ever asking for advice your videos lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate that my bro! Thank you! 😁💪

[@gdn86]

In regards to the testing, I started off testing after the first couple weeks every day and did that for a month to get a feel for how the tank was cycling, and I was able to chart the process. It was actually very informative. I have since done regular testing before any large planned water changes and cleanings, and before adding any new fish/shrimp/snails, and because of that rigorous initial process, I can test quickly and efficiently and understand if something is off even if it does not appear to be. I also recently learned the hard way that if the tank starts to look dirty, it was probably too late. I ended up killing everything in the tank, I believe from a combination of things. 1) I live in a new neighborhood, and found out after this unintended, fairly expensive and stressful purge, that they had connected new pipes and opened them up and likely had overdosed the chlorine levels the day before I performed 2 large water changes on 2 different tanks. It was likely so much that the normal Prime dose wasn't nearly enough. 2) I cleaned the sand substrate in the larger tank much more thoroughly because I had put it off and likely had stirred up some gas pockets all over the tank and while the water levels dropped, the combination of these things likely torched their gills. I also killed my kids betta fish in a separate tank (3rd one we have lost, first 2 were not my fault), which is why I am certain the water going in was over chlorinated. Took me a few days to figure it all out, but only 2 of the fish I lost were ultimately the intended residents of the tank as the group of Buenos Aires Tetras I had were basically a hardy test fish. This was not the way I had intended to change fish, as I killed both hill-stream loaches in the process, but I am much happier with a group of green neons and pearl danios. Turns out I had 5 amana shrimp hiding in the tank since April, that I was certain were dead months ago, but once the tetras were gone and the water was cleared up, they all came out. I have since added a bunch more smaller Amanas, a group of pygmy corys and 2 new mystery snails. Everything seems to be much better balanced and everything has far more room to live with no aggression. I am likely at full stock on the tank, and if the shrimp start to be overpopulated, I will move a few into my office betta tank. The office tank was going to be strictly for cherry shrimp as it is a HEAVILY planted nano rimless, but it sat fully cycled for a couple months with just plants until I could get the kH/gH right for shrimp, and decided I'd like at least 1 fish in it, and the betta is doing great. Overall, your channel and Aquarium Co-op have really given me the confidence to do this, and I feel like, while I will definitely make more mistakes as I go, no longer a beginner in this hobby. So thank you.

[@DudeItsSpencer]

I was referred by my coworker Tyler to your channel. I started a new position in the fresh water section of a store in Michigan. As a former employee of a big box pet store, I never realized how undereducated I was. I spent three years there selling fish everyday. Now, I'm excited because I am starting fresh with you as I begin researching the steps to get my dream set up for a future Jack Dempsey set up Question for you, what is a recommendation for research and planning? I set a goal of four months.

[@jeannebarbi1838]

I have a 60 gallon freshwater tank. I have cycled with prime and stability. 7 days. Everything looks good. I have a 306 fluval. Not sure what fish to start with. I'd like super colorful fun fish. ?? Also have a sponge filter in corner.

[@briant.4618]

There's always one...good job helping those lost in the sauce!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Love that Marine terminology! 🤣💪

[@josh82685]

I definitely suffer from MTS. I bought a 20 gallon for the first time. Quickly realized i need bigger. I’m on my third tank now. Love all the African cichlid info i get from you. Just found you recently. Do you have a good source to get info on keeping Oscar’s? That’s the next journey. 🤣🤣🤷🏽‍♂️

[@faye8968]

The #10 was the reason why I'm here on your channel all the time. Your videos are all inspiring that made me have an aquarium for my son who loves fish. Thank you for all of the great advised.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much, glad to hear that! 😊💪

[@Drseuzzz]

Exactly cycled tanks is key for first timers and research of new tank to know all parameters of COMPATIBLE FISH, but with that being said Danios are extremely hardly so first time in the hobby I highly suggest these as my first time I kept these in a tank 1 week cycle and they survived 3 years

[@thundregod]

Always on point! Why would anyone follow any other channel 🤔 Let’s Go!!! 🐟

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate you bro! 😊💪

[@alanbeltz2407]

Great video kave I've done all of it now I got a 15 flex a 30 gallon and a 65 gallon. The 15 flex is way more maintenance then the other 2. In my two bigger tanks water changes 1 to 2 weeks the smaller one every week. But great test results weekly

[@Evie_AEB]

Thank you for introducing me to Seachem prime and stability (and NOT CHANGING WATER)! I’ve cycled my new tank in quick time, and have stopped losing fish!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad I could help! 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@Evie_AEB]

@@KaveManAquatics not a fan of the app I’m afraid. 😬

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@Evie_AEB Any particular reason why? Anything we can do to make it better?

[@Evie_AEB]

@@KaveManAquatics lots of information missing when I click for detail (just says ‘coming soon’) I’m Uk, so not sure if our app is same as US. Tetras are all grouped in 1 section, despite hundreds of varieties… lots of little things. More advice on what to do if water parameters are off would also be helpful !

[@johncameron4194]

Your talk about prime so helped me when I first started out.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help bro! 😊💪

[@ciara2704]

just finally got my orandas in my new 55 gal took me a few months but i def made some of these mistakes

[@rustyberry4405]

All ten are good. #10 I find interesting because when I got into the hobby I watched a bunch of different people on KZbin. Now I have about five, including Kev. That said, I’ve even found my local fish store has disagreed some on fish capability vs KZbinrs. Just got to find the sources you trust the most and not overthink everything.

[@JustinV911]

Lol 10/10 Your videos helped me get started and now on to MTS

[@Get_schwifty07]

Saving life's one video at a time ! Straight to the point as usual, great content very useful information and amazing idea on doing a beginners month 👍 d

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! I appreciate that feedback! 😊💪

[@romankrhounek5974]

No petco or petsmart but finatics aquarium in Toronto with a 3.5 gallon with a Betta no idea what I was doing week later so much ammonia smell

[@michael2363]

My biggest mistake that i have done was when I first got a fish tank (it was a 75g) I didn't get fish right away because they told me it needs to cycle for about a week or 2, but here's the mistake I did I went to go get 10 goldfish and I was fine and I was enjoying them but when I did the first water change I didn't add declorinator because I didn't know, the next morning they were all dead 😢

[@george._sir._gemini.175]

Another great video 👍🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate that bro 😊💪

[@reggie2803]

I wish KZbin and your channel was around when I got into this hobby. This was a great video and I couldn’t help from laughing because these are all the things I could relate to. At 55, I’m still learning.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm still learning along with you sir! 😁💪

[@Sygmir]

Oh god I like the last tip, it's one you don't see often and it's so true, especially when you're an info junkie! Nice video, can't wait for the next one!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I remember that feeling of info overload like it was yesterday, cause sometimes it still happens! lol 😊💪

[@emmagatewood3898]

Done almost all of these. Actually I'm still doing some of these.😅 It's a learning journey for sure... Thanks for looking out for us beginners. You have a great personality and your videos are both entertaining and educational, keep it up!👍🐠

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you for that positive feedback! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊💪

[@Shadow-wn5fw]

Great video as always.👏🏽💪🏽

[@robvalero4453]

Perfect video. Hits hard cause I've made all these mistakes 😢😂 and when you look back your like smh 😂. Thanx Kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@patrick__007]

Hi. I started my first tank when I was 8 years old. Now I'm 33 years and still enjoying having tanks. 2.5 weeks ago I started a Malawi tank for the first time. What Malawi fish do you recommend in a 120cm tank? What is best practise to add these fish, because I read a lot about adding all the fish at once. What about the water condition and adding all the fish at once? Usually I add fish in smaller groups Do you recommend a water change before/after the fish are added?

[@tiffanynicole3166]

You have the best info in my opinion!❤

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Tiff! I appreciate you! 😁💪

[@csucujo]

Hi Kev, I learned so much from your YT channel, thanks bro! 🎉❤😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@plantedaquaristlove9576]

Yep done them all bro

[@thegamesource]

I bought a 45 gallon tank last year. Didn't take long to realize I needed a bigger tank so 8 months after purchase I upgraded to a 95 gallon tank and sold the 45 gallon tank.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yup, lol Sounds familiar 🤣

[@kathywhite4547]

I like your videos. I’ve learned so much from you. Your videos make sense. I was pretty good as a beginner, I did a ton of research on fish I was interested in.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@joshpiquet3938]

I need some Discus videos Kev I don’t have the attention space to sit and listen to these other guys discus videos.

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Planning to have more Discus content once I finish sticking them in the 450 😁💪

[@tcchilling2511]

Great video. Loved it. Thanks KZbin for recommendations

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@johncameron4194]

I researched like crazy before buying. But the one extra guppy just happened to come along. LOL

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Thanx as always bro 😎🫡🤝👍🏾👍🏾

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@simonark1176]

Kev, i love your channel bro!! Im a newbie to the hobby. So much info out there i felt i was drowning and becoming more doubtful than confident. Your presentation style and cut to the point attitude has taught me so much already. You topped the fun level back to where it should be. Be safe, and a big thanks from Manchester England👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much bro! I appreciate that positive feedback. Glad you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful! 😊💪

[@tonygarr4655]

I've done every single one. Great video. I feel like you could do another one with 10 more beginner mistakes. There are so many.

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, There are! 🤣

[@stephenschulte455]

You are legit sir ! Found your channel just a couple weeks ago very honest love your videos man 👍😎

[@KaveManAquatics]

I appreciate that! Welcome aboard! 😊💪

[@cichlidman559]

Great video Kev I think #11 should be working smarter not harder so you are able to enjoy your tank. I see people working hard on a aquarium then at a real job 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

True lol

[@duncsfishgamingchannel8985]

Great video as usual , I was all of the above the testing every day lol I did for nitrates was doing my head in now I don't even test that often at all

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it bro! 😊💪

[@duncsfishgamingchannel8985]

@@KaveManAquatics thanks bro you have inspired me to carry on and get out comfort zone with my tank which for a long time it was a constant worry I was doing the right thing though now I'm at peace

[@dougmetcalf6985]

Pretty solid advice kev 💪

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful! 😊💪

[@Texas_Made_]

LMFAOOOOOO the beginning had me 💀,did exactly just those things😅,money was right,mood was right,sale was right🤣🛒🤷🏾‍♀️

[@steves9589]

Just getting back into the hobby and have a 20 gallon right now. Tank is ready to go with sand rocks and cycled. I really would like to add some peacocks. Am I even able to? Maybe some parrots. What can I really do?

[@KaveManAquatics]

20 gallons is not big enough for peacocks. If you wanted to keep African Cichlids theres a lot to learn, Start with this playlist loaded with tons of info on African Cichlids - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

[@romankrhounek5974]

Awesome job brother

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! 😊

[@dennispeleg7843]

Hey kev, would you be able to do a short video to show people how to use the API GH and KH liquid test kit? I bought one specifically for my Ram cichlid tank. It's pretty easy to use

[@rebamcanally2029]

Too funny....do we get bonus points if we have made all the mistakes? I bought a tank with cichlids and a Bela shark without the knowledge I needed for cichlids.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yup, all the points in the world! 🤣💪

[@scorpioscorpio7767]

Was I supposed to start my new tank by dechlorinate my water first before I cycled it

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, always dechlorinate your tap water. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@steves9589]

When you purchase a new fish and you say to quarantine for a little bit. What exactly do you do with those new fish?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Here's a great playlist for you - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8OJw6MFKvg3XoeJdC8KiTc0

[@tk72223]

Damn those panic warter changes man! XD

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sandanista2002]

Yep. Multiple water changes. That’s me. 🙈

[@johncameron4194]

great video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BLK_N54]

Kev I had a major tank accident happen and unfortunately all my guys have passed. It was either ich or velvet. My tank is empty now and I’m stuck and what to do next please help 🙏🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sorry to hear that bro! Disinfect that tank with water and vinegar. And dont give up! 💪💪 Next time QT your new fish.

[@AquariumtopG]

hey kev i got a question i have a 75 gallon overstocked african chiclid tank i have a fluval fx6 and a 100 gallon filter as well i let the tank cycle for about 2 weeks then added 2 fish and did a water test it came back 0 nitrate and 0 nitrite then i added more fish about 15 to be exact within the week and then did another test and came back extremely high off the charts nitrate and nitrite so i did a water change about 80 percent and added seachem prime and seachem stability and waited 2 days did another test it still came back high nothing changed so i did another water change and i tested again it went down very slightly but not by much and i did 2 80 percent water changes within 2 days and i add benificial bacteria and i even used seachem matrix in my filter and nothing has changed inwas hoping maybe you had some thoughts on this

[@Handygrrl]

#11 add too warm or too cold water at water change time. Should be within 4 degrees of tank temperature. Wish I had seen this years ago. 5 stars!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@Handygrrl]

@@KaveManAquaticsnot a beginner but I like your content thus far and subbed

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@Handygrrl Thanks bro, appreciate that! It’s designed for beginners but very functional for veterans too 😁

[@michaelmcclendon3220]

Aye kev we like to see you back and helping the new fish keepers but I need you to kindly slide to the left orrrrr the right so I can see the africans..signed yours truly cichlidelphia aka Mr #trusttheprocess lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 I hear you brother, next time for sure.

[@michaelmcclendon3220]

@@KaveManAquatics I go look at your old vids quite often so it's good your bringing back series

[@railfannerryan]

Hey I got a question, if you add more stability to a tank, will the new bacteria outcompete the older bacteria?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Doesnt really work that way. The bacteria amount you need for your bio-load will remain while the extra or unneeded amount will die off.

[@railfannerryan]

Ok thanks! I also live on LI too and I go to Tropical Showcase in Hicksville.

[@BezzBerry-xb3fx]

My anglefish has flakey scales does anyone know wot it could be???

[@crazykid044]

I just did a 50% water change on my 55 gallon tank. How often and long afterwards should I put the Prime and stability in? Daily, every other, few days, weekly? Or should I do it just once before adding water and let it cycle?

[@KaveManAquatics]

If the tank isnt cycled yet, Daily. This video will be helpful! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TYoqyilsaeaac BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@crazykid044]

@@KaveManAquatics and if the tank is already cycled? How often?

[@joaniecastelli4428]

What fish can go with blood parrot chichlids

[@KaveManAquatics]

Any other American Cichlids 😁

[@roberteyamie61]

Sorry I have had this bloom now for almost 2- months and most things I can't handle this one seams like it going to get better and then it comes back... clear in the morning then by late afternoon it's back ...just don't get it, could it be alge problem??? tnahk for the reply

[@tc_t16163]

Hi, I had 30 african cichlids in a 125 gallon with 2 fx6s. It was going good for a year and a half until they all started dying one by one.. i checked my water parameters nothing was wrong, my filter was working good and i had good oxygenation.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sounds like disease bro...Sorry for your loss.

[@tc_t16163]

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks, I did medicate them frequently and had quarantined any fish I got for 3 weeks.

[@vincentarnao5780]

where can i buy angel plus anti protozoan flakes and can i use it on live bearers

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes you can. I get mine from here - angelsplus.com/collections/fish-medications Btw, I appreciate you're new membership! Thank you! 😊

[@elbrian6629]

Hey Kev, in how much time should my nitrite start spiking? I tested my water after 2 weeks of cycling my tank and my ammonia was at .25ppm while adding Prime and Stability. Should I keep adding Prime everyday and add Stability even after the recommended 7 days? Thanks!

[@HapiPETSWM]

10 out of 10 for my fish keeping start, got 8 tanks in my house now, But because I learned they are all healthy and thriving!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear that!! 😊💪

[@christopherhammontree3222]

Everything he said about the ITS is true. Definitely buy the largest tank u can afford in money and space. Trust me just do it. Also I’ve done everything he’s stated.

[@outdoorsforachange]

Thank you, sir

[@KaveManAquatics]

Most welcome

[@wasimakrammolla5187]

Every months detritus come on my tank? Whats the solution?

[@rinalianhna875]

I have 2feet tank and i change water 10 percent weekly.... Does it good or not...

[@KaveManAquatics]

Water changes depends on bio-load, not the size of the tank. Watch this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5DYc4GBmq6eqbM

[@tyler9mm614]

I now have 5 tanks and already cant wait to get a custom aquariums tank and do an outdoor pond at some point lmao

[@KaveManAquatics]

Excellent!!! 🤣😁💪

[@tyler9mm614]

@@KaveManAquatics thanks lol. Started with a 55gal turtle tank and couldnt really keep fish with it. So i got a 75 gallon. Then kept going lol. I now have a 10 gal, 29 gal, 55 gal, 75 gal, and a custom 180gal. Lol. Fyi turtle is now in the custom 180.

[@ronlessner6835]

Everything you say is true 👍 iv got to thank you for when you got a Stingray it helped me now I have a Pearl freshwater Stingray Lov3 him and will be getting more since iv have all 8 fish 🐟 tanks I'm making more room for bigger tanks starting to build a 800gal to 900gal for my Stingray and my 20in iridescent Shark 🦈 ❤️ Fish Keeper Have a wonderful day 2day

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice! Sounds like an awesome FishKave!! 😁💪

[@ronlessner6835]

@@KaveManAquatics ❤️

[@erikschielke668]

Hey got a question my fish are hungry I put the food in but I find them to be grazers and relaxed feeders is this normal?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Possible, all fish are not the same.

[@frederickali4044]

Kev for Fish president whose with me 😁

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣

[@chrisdu-val38]

Hi can you help . My nitrates are slightly high after adding some Cichlids. Should I ad stability and prime together if so how lomg for Thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes! But a water change is the first step with high nitrates. Then watch this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpfbpGuDedGKjJo

[@blancaperez8054]

You can tell us how to take care of glow in the dark fish pleade

[@justsomeguy3467]

Lop i dont test at all anyumore i ise my eyeballs and know when it needs a cleaning,but at first i tested religiously

[@bonnybute1]

Top videos 🎉

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@roberteyamie61]

I have a 65 gallon tank, I've been at this hobby for around 35. All chemical are good... any suggestions.....

[@KaveManAquatics]

Dont understand the question bro...

[@damonwilliams5197]

I said dang so many time because i did like 4 or 5 of these

[@kekoa6]

Love it ❤ aloha from Hawaii

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Aloha!!!