I am really going crazy , I have had my babies for almost 5 years and al of a sudden I started seeing the gold color fading and scales falling off sunken in behind the head and a sunken belly stringy white poo. I had treated with salt and bacteria and fungi and still I have lost 3 fish in the past 2 months. I'm going to have to treat my whole tank. My 2 koi and 2 African featherfins seem fine but my sarrasas are dieing. Thank you for your videos I was so lost and you again saved the swimming Angels. These fish are the best for mental health and I bring people that I know need help and have them just sit in front of my tank and watch the fish . My fish LOVE attention and love when people are watching them. Its like they put on a show for whoever is in front of the tank. I have sat in a chair everyday and hand fed them for over 4 years and they are truly part of the family and in our dining room when we eat they eat at the same time .
@hatedarea31023 жыл бұрын
Man you’ve really helped me come a long way in the aquarium hobby , there were times when I was ready to give up , but after all these videos of yours I’ve learned so much and now my goldfish and me thank you so much sir !!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! So glad I was able to help keep you going! Dont give up, your goldfish need you! 😊💪
@BezzBerry-xb3fx6 ай бұрын
@@KaveManAquaticsHello kev 4 of my discus havnt been eatin for about a month iv tried so many treatments for white stringy poop and nothink has worked,,,so iv bit the bullet and bought metroplex now the problem is the fish will not eat at all,iv even used garlic gaurd and that didn't work,,,,so when my metroplex comes the only way to treat them is in the water,,,is that the only way?????over the full course over the 3 weeks it's gonna take 66g of metroplex for the size of my tank as I'm treating all fish.
@bmeade128710 ай бұрын
Let Seachem know I just ordered and dosed my tank with their products because of THIS video, ty much!
@KaveManAquatics10 ай бұрын
Will do brother! Thank you! 😁💪
@flonkas Жыл бұрын
Your videos always seem to save me…nobody presents information like you, clear and concise. No Bullshit. My man
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Glad you’re finding the channel helpful 😊💪
@shariryan56552 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! Right when I saw that poop string I knew this is exactly what was wrong with my fish! Thank you thank you thank you! I prayed for an answer for what was wrong and Jesus led me to your video!! I’m so grateful for you for recording this!
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@slickchick581111 ай бұрын
Sometimes its from the fish eating too much food.
@cainereece20476 ай бұрын
Hi there,are these products and others on the market safe too add too planted tanks full of beneficial micro organisms,cheers.
@gohanis2 жыл бұрын
Just want to say how much I value what you said about we already know where we are, now let's figure out how to fix it. I have spent countless hours watching videos that end up being full of just fluff, and often it ends up being not related to the topic I'm intending to watch, so it's extra wasted time. Most of the big KZbinrs I watch are pretty good for it, but thanks for just spitting out the facts here
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure bro! I know what you mean about guys just dragging it out, thats why I wanted to make my channel always as straight to the point as possible! Appreciate the feedback!😁💪
@hatedarea31023 жыл бұрын
Just went to the fish store to get these 3 items I’m about to start the process two of my Oranda goldfish have iternal parasites I’m sure it’ll work just like every guide you’ve given me has .. you’re a blessing bro !!
@malcolmlivingston856622 күн бұрын
Just ordered a bundle with kanoflex in it. I have not reached the sunken belly stage but realized some of my guys have stringy poop. Will treat the entire tank to get rid of this issue...so thankful for the video!
@Black_sand_reef_man3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that you've helped me a lot. I started with a freshwater tank then made the switch to saltwater/reef and your videos are STILL very helpful!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! Glad I could help 😊
@delsingh58973 жыл бұрын
This guy is just Brilliant in terms of Knowledge and Character .
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@delsingh58973 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics Your Welcome
@MrAmorphis666 Жыл бұрын
Every one of my fish have names. (: I've noticed giving them each a name has changed there behavior. It helps them to feel like individuals said say if someone hasn't named them, they should because it gives them a sense of individuality. (:
@kayenicole3681 Жыл бұрын
My new fish have parasites which I knew because of your medication video, thanks so much! 😩😭💝
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, but dont worry, these meds do great at getting rid of them! 😊
@seiko2273 жыл бұрын
I name my fishes with every family member's names.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
😁
@2011JonhMr3 жыл бұрын
My wife does the same lol.. but then they die so she started naming them after her cousins
@allenodell8927 ай бұрын
thx bro ! greatly appreciated! you’ve took me to school ! bout 2 months into the hobby , you’ve made my fish and myself life a lot easier!!
@KaveManAquatics7 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
@christianbradshaw61764 жыл бұрын
Perfectly explained video!! Do you have to remove active carbon from your filter during this process?
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Great question, usually you would because carbon removes meds from your water. But in this case the fish are immediately eating the food/med concoction. So nope, you’re good 👍
@christianbradshaw61764 жыл бұрын
KaveMan Aquatics thanks !!
@leighannsmith6308 Жыл бұрын
Is this safe for shrimp and snails?
@octanumori3 жыл бұрын
MVP - 9 year old camera man, great video : ) Thank you
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Lol, yea he reminds me all the time lol thanks! 😊
@octanumori3 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics No problem : D and he is champ
@andrewbrown85234 жыл бұрын
I name each and every one of my fish.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
andrew brown 🤣 Awesome! Glad I’m not alone! 👍
@BukitMan Жыл бұрын
Bravo. You might just be one of the best.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊💪
@ONTHERADAR13 жыл бұрын
Just ordered using your links. Thank you!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@haileyevans74402 жыл бұрын
You're not crazy I name my fish too and I wanted to say thank you so so much for helping me start my amazing fish journey this year, I will definitely continue to watch your amazing videos.
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@medikilti23472 жыл бұрын
Yes, I named my fishes... I really love your videos. Thank you.
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 😁
@misstayliana14 жыл бұрын
Good to know what to look for with parasites in fish & how to medicate. Great camera work by Mr 9. Thanks again
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
misstayliana1 🤣🤣 He’ll appreciate that lol Thanks!
@devilvi3 жыл бұрын
9 year old Camera man doing very well, give that man a pat well done
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks, he’ll be happy to hear that 😊
@cherylbeswick7327 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are absolute gold 🪙👌
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
@juliesmith51234 ай бұрын
We have a killifish named Speedy, 2 Panda Corys Roxy and Bubbles(we had 4 but lost 2) and 1 mystery snail named Nick Rainbows. My 5yr old child named them. We also have 8 unnamed tetras because it's harder to tell them apart.
@celbornagain1413 жыл бұрын
Spectacular advice! This has worked! I am so thankful you made this video! Thank you so much!!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😊💪
@javierllerena19332 жыл бұрын
You’re the man when it comes to this. You’re so helpful and explain it super well. Thanks bro 💪🏻
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@traveldiaries60788 ай бұрын
Next level bro thanks for your tips
@KaveManAquatics8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help bro! 😁💪
@gemmalightfoot2669 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 💖 we're just starting out with our guppies and we lost 3 so far (1 before we had chance to name him, Jacque, and Shadow). Got medicine on route so we can try and save Jack, Mom (it's the school hols), and Mello 🤞💖
@krazyaquatics4 жыл бұрын
Very well done. One of the best videos on meds I have seen.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! 😊
@makiarn7774 жыл бұрын
I agree. I’ve been wasting money on metroplex and what I mean by that is I’m apparently dosing the wrong way. I thought you put the number scoops of medicine per gallons of the tank. And I guess that’s if you are dosing the WATER! 🤦🏽♀️ I was wasting my focus and garlic guard as well. Damn damn damn! No wonder my fish wouldn’t eat that bitter crap! As many scoops of medicine I put they probably can still taste it. Got a few that won’t eat but maybe if I mix it right I can still save them. Glad I came across your video! Thanks for the post!
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
@@makiarn777 Glad you found it helpful! Mixing it with the food is definitely helpful, My guys tear it up just like they do without any meds at all.
@retnacelis11042 жыл бұрын
Right now the only sign i see of internal parasites is stringy poop and i’ve seen Molly, Paullie and Mr. Pac-Man poop like that. They all still have a very good appetite thankfully. I’m going to take this as an indicator to treat all my fishies and i’m so thankful for your informative video that shows where to begin 😭 i’d be very clueless otherwise.
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! If they only have the stringy poop but are still eating good, and no sunken belly, I wouldnt medicate. They could just be adjusting to the food you're feeding. Remember the white stringy poop is just 1 of a few signs....Hold of on the meds for now as long as they're still eating well.
@retnacelis11042 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics thank you so much!! i will definitely keep a look out for the other signs and take action if i see any other signs. we just got through fighting Ick a couple of weeks ago and i didn’t want to medicate them so soon after that. thankfully all of them recovered from ick and my tank has been ick free for a few weeks now ☺️ also, thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment
@sahinsahin52753 жыл бұрын
Seachem has changed their concentration levels. Use a 1:1 ratio of metro and focus as stated on their new packaging** i saw this today :( at my second day of treatment.Thanks by the way maybe u can put a note in the video when u use 5:1 ratio focus with metro.. Thanks bro
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
The update to the ratio is noted in the videos description.
@reneesnugent3358 Жыл бұрын
You have very informative videos ❤. I fed once, and one out of 2 angels couldn't poop at all after 1st dose in food she was very swollen, so I added peas later. She wouldn't eat the 2nd dosage because she didn't like it. So, I ordered the focus and garlic guard. I treated the tank until I received the focus and garlic guard. Your fish are very beautiful 😍
@NP-rw3xk5 ай бұрын
Thank you for all of your videos, content and quick responses. You've helped me tremendously and really appreciate all you do.
@unusualaquariumecosystems58054 жыл бұрын
Nice selection of fish, its good to see so much lighting.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
UNUSUAL AQUARIUM ECOSYSTEMS Thanks bro 😊
@christiandcruz82692 жыл бұрын
See some early signs in one of my electric blue Acara’s and needed to come back to this vid. Thank you!
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!
@jacquelinemcmillan27933 ай бұрын
Did this work?
@patriciakloeppel9863 Жыл бұрын
excellent video encore
@scottywelsh183 жыл бұрын
Dissolve the medication in a smaller amount of garlic guard first and then add the food to absorbe the liquid. If it all absorbs into the food then add more garlic guard if you want to.
@downstairsaquarium66704 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you. Currently treating my blue acara in a hospital tank.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😊
@farhanmajid28753 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE A LEGEND! Had to say that first before anything else. I love your content had to subscribe to your channel. Very informative, straight to the point and one thing I respect you so much for is that you respond to every comment💪🏽 keep up the good work😀
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
lol Thanks bro, Its getting harder to keep up. But I like to help as much as I can, and show love back to all those that support! 😊💪
@robinsonsaez347617 сағат бұрын
hey bro excellent videos as usual!!! But what about the parasites or ewgges in the water? how do you get rid of them?
@KaveManAquatics13 сағат бұрын
Regular water changes and vacuums during treatment.
@DavidMoore-tf8mo3 жыл бұрын
Kev, Thank you for having the best “how to” videos on aquarium and fish keeping. You are my go to guy for all fish and aquarium tips, tricks and treatments. I haven’t owned fish in 30 plus years or so but now my 5 year old daughter Ava had a fascination with them and so doing things like I do, we went from a single goldfish she won at the fair to a 5 gallon, then 10 gallon and now a 75 gallon fresh water tank. 🤦! Anyways, Dude, you are down to earth, easy to follow and direct and to the point which I appreciate! Our Cichlids are 2- blood parrots and named ( Mustard and Mayonnaise). and 2- Tiger Oscars are (Jelly and Peanut Butter). 😎 Too cute coming from a 5 year old man! Thank you Kev and keep these videos coming! Now I get to treat internal parasites in one of our Oscars (Jelly). He has the long white dangling poop and is now staying at the bottom of the tank and almost laying sideways at times. Wish us luck!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Glad to hear your daughter brought back in to the hobby! Your fish have awesome names btw! Thank you for the positive feedback, im happy to hear you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful! Good luck with your Oscar, hopefully he'll pull through! In the off chance that he doesnt want to eat the medicated food you should also check out my video on what to do as a last resort - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJiQoICkeL6brdU
@marlenes48053 жыл бұрын
Watched this video this morning and found it to be so informative, I went and bought everything on your list. Love your videos. I'm a long time hobbyist who recently got back in after being out over ten years.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I was able to help, and welcome back to the hobby!! 😊
@bosshogg10893 жыл бұрын
i just ordered all this stuff , it should he here tomorrow! i noticed one of my guys hasn’t eating in the last 2 days and went right to ur youtube for the answer. hopefully it all works ok
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Cool, good luck with your guys! If they do have internal parasites this will take of them! 💪
@bosshogg10893 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics thanks man i will keep u updated
@jackjames71814 жыл бұрын
love the way you explain and neat detailed video... thank you bro :)
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@brooklynrobotworks98663 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you, Marine.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Sir!
@jessawyer773 жыл бұрын
Newer to cichlids and this video was recommended to me because I suspect I have parasites in my tank. Very simple to follow, I ordered all of the supplies and they're being delivered tomorrow morning. Crossing my fingers, because I have one that stopped eating.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad someone recommended the video and channel to you. This will definitely help your guys. Good luck!!
@captainpobtamere30243 жыл бұрын
about the KANAPLEX ,,, i order 2 pack ,, and the bottles are almost full ,,,,, i am happy,, most of people complain about empty bottle
@susanah.66724 жыл бұрын
Love your videos... you go to the point with very useful step by step instructions. I appreciate it.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susana!! 😊
@GilbyMinaj Жыл бұрын
I just ordered all 3. Thanks I hope this works for my fish 🙏🏽
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Good luck! 😊
@jacquelinemcmillan27933 ай бұрын
Hi did it work?
@RosheAnthonyProMUA Жыл бұрын
Ordering all 3 now! I used your links as well sir but your metroplex link isn't active.We ciclid parents have to stick together!!! 💪🏽
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that brother! And thanks for the heads up, will check that link right now! 💪
@RosheAnthonyProMUA Жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics respectfully, I'm a Cosmetics and skincare selling WOMAN! LOL #GirlPower!!! 💪🏽💪🏽😎🐟🐠♓
@jlmm39684 жыл бұрын
Good info .you should do a video of all the medications you use and have for your cichlids.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I figured I’d do separate videos on each disease and it’s specific medication first and then do one big general video about disease and meds all in one. What do you think?
@jlmm39684 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics thats cool. Keep doing what u do .out of all people I watch that talk about cichlids I like your approach. Keep up the good work
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear that, thanks man!
@arturkrol29074 жыл бұрын
I hope that your fish will get better, thanks for posting
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Me too bro, thanks!
@bkborn744 жыл бұрын
I like your vids, and your presentation style. Lots of people swear by Metro, but I haven’t experienced positive outcomes. Although I have not been soaking as long as you suggested(I usually soaked for 2-3min). But I will try your suggestions, and see if theres a difference. Be well
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
reginald barometre Thanks! Appreciate the comment, definitely soak it for longer. Remember these pellets are formed with intense heat for maximum dryness. Give it more time and you’ll see the difference of how much liquid they can absorb.
@anthonysanchez8304 Жыл бұрын
Hey Kev, you’re the go to man! You’ve got a video for every single thing I’m experiencing as a noob. When you say the quarantine combo (paraguard/metroplex) do I go half and half on each medication or full on each per serving?
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're finding the channel helpful! 😊 Go full dose of each for at least the first week!
@cshaw9683 Жыл бұрын
I watched a vet on another channel who said that it is highly unlikely that aquarium fish would ever have an internal parasite unless the fish were wild caught.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
I disagree with that vet 100%
@cshaw9683 Жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics She said that she can remember only a single time that she saw internal parasites in an aquarium fish. She was implying there’s no way parasites could be present because most aquarium fish are farmed raised. Unfortunately her site has comments turned off so I would liked to have just asked if it was likely that parasite could be introduced with infected water. What is your theory about how farm raised aquarium fish could be infected?
@cshaw9683 Жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics Here’s her video.Let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKbpnuAnd92g5o
@cshaw9683 Жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics Fish Facts : White Stringy Poops Dr. Jessie Sanders. Let me know what you think.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Ive seen that video in the past. She's one Doc with one opinion. Watch internal parasite videos from all the top creators on youtube and they've all had to deal with it. But the choice to follow one persons opinion over anothers is always yours 🤷♂️ And i say "opinion" just to be safe, but some guys have videos of the living parasites in the tank after a fish poops...so theres that too.
@tinynina762 ай бұрын
I LOVE your channel! This vid is awesome! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🌿🌿🌿🌿
@KaveManAquatics2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you’re finding the channel helpful 😁💪
@zaac29993 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving my baby gurami!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@hotwingsassburn1166 Жыл бұрын
Thank you kev…just the info I needed. You’re the MAN,,,,
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@rossgribble36254 жыл бұрын
Great video. Keep us posted on Flava flave!!
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
😁 Thanks, will do!
@santhavaraja33734 жыл бұрын
Good video bro. I look forward to an update on this. I hope you get rid of the parasites.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will definitely let you guys know how it goes 👍
@adamfrankel98573 жыл бұрын
Thank you I gave my Oscar , blood parrot , and my long fin upside down catfish the med meal. They loved it Thank you
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😊
@grisellf19724 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was very helpful for my platy.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😊
@amjadhreiz8301 Жыл бұрын
Please make a video about why we get internal parasites 🙏, or tell us here in the comments section.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Parasites are always present in your tank. When your fish get stressed, which can happen for a ton of reasons, they become susceptible to parasitic diseases.
@reneegabriel64911 ай бұрын
Hi Kev, "Lets Go". 😄😄. I'm a subscriber. I love your videos because they are easy to follow and understand. They are very informative as well. I have 2 Tetra fish that are not eating and I don't see any long white stringy poop coming from them. There are no signs of Ick either. The pink one is very active but the blue one spends a lot of time at the bottom of the tank hiding. The blue one has also become very pale in color with sunken belly. He will swim around at times. So I saw one of your videos on why your fish have stopped eating. You said to change the brand of food, I did to a more vitamin riched food with smaller pellets. I also ordered Seachem Metroplex and Seachem Focus. As for the Seachem Garlic Guard do you recommend using fresh garlic juice?? Also saw another of your videos saying that I can treat the whole tank, I only have those 2 fish anyway for now. You also mentioned Epsom Salt mixture can be added to tank as well with these above named products. How often do I do water changes if any and for how many days do I treat???
@EGWL932 жыл бұрын
Nice demonstration!! It's really a great help!
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
@princeopoku58462 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏿
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! 😊
@paulhernandez61323 жыл бұрын
Hi greetings from Mexico, i´ve just saw your video and for me was very helpful , thanks a lot i just got suscribed
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@lexingram86222 жыл бұрын
Wooaahh you name your fish? Thought was the only one
@jayhanna7823 жыл бұрын
brilliant video's,lots of excellent advice and knowledge, plus 9 year old camera man is doing fine, some o the best advice video's on YT, keep up the good work, top man, jay london
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 My boy will be happy to hear that! 😊
@charliedayjr59686 ай бұрын
hey, Kev gotta love the colors of the African cichlids. I love them to death. I graduated from Central American Jack Dempsey's in Oscars. I love the African sickness better because it keeps me on my toes it's like a real hobby you know what I'm saying anyway I was wondering everything I read it says to take the fish that is bullying out of the tank. What about the fish that's being bullied should I put him in my hospital tank so he can get his health and anxiety back??
@Brandon-mendoza3375 ай бұрын
I have been using the 1:5 ratio still even after the update. Fully just went by the video which was great! Ive been using this for 4 days and my question is. Do you think that will harm the fish?
@paulkinsey24792 жыл бұрын
also did u ever notice the box has 2 different directions? the box says 1:5 ratio but i believe if u read the bittle it says 1:1 focus to med.
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
Yea, when they changed the ratios the packaging may not have been in sync. But its now currently a 1:1 ratio for sure.
@makiarn7774 жыл бұрын
New sub! I’ve been doing it all wrong! I’m a nurse not a 👩🔬 chemist! Lol! I think 🤔 it will work now I know the correct way to use it! Thank you so much!
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Lol, that’s ok, Being a nurse will be beneficial to your fish one way or another, even if it’s just caring for them! This method should help them ingest the meds. If you have a guy that just won’t eat at all anymore he may be too far gone. At that point remove him into a hospital tank and treat the water in that whole tank....and cross your fingers 🤞
@macattack17403 жыл бұрын
I do name my fish to bro! I have 5 cichlids at the moment. 1. Is "Tank Boss" hes a blue and black stripped Mbuna. Runs the tank and chases away any fish that come near his hideout. 2. Peach. Hes an albino peacock and has a red eye and very pale pinkish/orangish hue to him. Looks just like a peach 🍑 3. Yellow Submarine. Hes an electric yellow cichlid who loves to swim up and down the tank rising and lowering in the water just like a submarine. Hes one of the most active fish in the tank. 4. Coral. Hes also an electric yellow with grey spots all over him. The contrast looks like a coral reef 5. "Chill". Hes a johanni with bright neon blue streaks with blacks and greens. I call him chill for the ice blue steaks and also his temperament is pretty chill.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Awesome names! 😊💪
@jakebeckett90512 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin, good video, I have a fish straight from the store with a sunken belly, I took him out to feed him alone as my others devour it too quick and he spat it back out, not sure if that’s from the stress of me removing him however. How likely is it he has parasites over just being underfed? The manager was on holiday that week who usually looks after the Africans and there were a few badly beat up fish in that I questioned while I was there…really feel like I shouldn’t have gotten any fish that day now as I’m scared I have introduced issues to my tank!
@STILLKINGSTON73 Жыл бұрын
Got a question , hopefully you can help me , or any one in the comments can help also.. My fish eats tropical flakes, so my question is mixing all this with the flakes , won't on desolved all the way out .. Please help..Thanks in advance.
@stevenwhite37944 жыл бұрын
I use this same mix except I use pure Metronidazole instead of Metroplex. Metroplex takes way too long. Also I talked to Seachem and they said that new test have shown that a 1:1 ratio of Metroplex and Focus is sufficient. They are starting to put this mixture ratio on the newer bottles. The pure Metronidazole takes only about 3 to 5 days depending on the severity of the parasites. Metroplex can take up to 3 weeks. So to everyone I would suggest pure Metronidazole as it is way more effective and is cheaper than the Metroplex.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info. The focus does tend to disappear quickly with the 5-1 ratio. I will be calling Seachem as well to confirm. Straight metronidazole can be hard to get for some viewers while metroplex is easily accessible.
@lenaamin8017 Жыл бұрын
Kev I’ve been dealing with an issue for about a month now or a little longer. It’s my fault cause I didn’t quarantine a fish I brought home cause I’m like this one looks super healthy, I’m good. Stupid rookie move. Long story short, one of the first fish I had gotten started flashing on objects in the tank. She would go sideways and like yeet herself. By the end of the night, I seen like 2 more doing it. I started to look it up and it was saying either ick or flukes. I tried the saltwater thing for like two days and noticed more were doing it. I decided to just treat the entire tank (10 gallon tropical freshwater fish about 10 of them at the time). I tried API gen cure as directed, nothing happened. Tried again, nothing. Got prazipro and my corys I thought were freaking out so I panicked and did a water change about two hours later. I said I needed a bigger tank. Got a bigger one watched more of your videos got some seachem prime and stress got the tank started beneficial bacteria and put the fish that looked better into the tank and kept the 4 that looked worse in the old one to keep and medicate. The others looked better and I continued to medicate the last group. Appetites have always been good. I removed decode that they could flash and hurt themselves on. After a week they seemed to be doing ok. I moved them to the new big tank and they seemed happier but still keep flashing along with a few of the others occasionally. I’ve even tried coppersafe and have it in now hoping it might help. The one that started it has some lesions near her gills from her flashing. I put some api bacterial stuff in to help I think it’s natural cause it smells like tea tree oil. I seen like two others that have some lesions like that too by their gills but not as bad as hers. I’m out of ideas and I don’t have a vet near me that specializes in fish. I don’t want to lose them either and am really worried. Any advice? 🙏 thanks!
@brittniebeeman2833 Жыл бұрын
I would treat with ParaGuard, Metroplex and KanaPlex!!
@lenaamin8017 Жыл бұрын
@@brittniebeeman2833 thanks for replying. Sadly I’ve lost 4 last week after I wrote this and I’ve got one trying hard to hang in for the last three days. I’m starting to wonder if this is a different type of gill fluke that’s needs a different. Edification or if it is resistant to. Most kinds. I e tried adding gen cure to the food to get it in their system as well. Worked for the first two feedings then they caught on….even did the garlic powder trick 🤦♀️
@AdamJJAZ Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this video it is extremely helpful! Could you possibly do a video on how to control or get rid of black beard algae?
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
That video is on my list! Keep an eye out for it soon 😁
@AdamJJAZ Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@alexstokes62493 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video I hope I’m not to late for my baby Madagascar rainbow he has one of the stringy white poops he never showed this before until today thanks again for the educational video 👏🏽
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, good luck to your guy! 🙏
@phoenix0630713 жыл бұрын
Hi, Unless I missed something, just want to correct something on your dosing of the focus. In your demonstration you said its a 5:1 ratio, it's actually a 1:1 ratio with focus mix. lolol Just thought i'd point that out so you dont waste it in the future. Good vid bro. Bless !!
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Seachem recently changed their dosing amount for focus. At the time of this video it was 5:1. But thanks for updating everyone 👍
@phoenix0630713 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics no problem. That stuff is not accessible in Canada unless its prescribed by a vet, so its liquid gold in this part of town. 😄😄😄 Bless up bro.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
oh wow lol I see why you would want to preserve it!
@njdevilaje38794 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your fish brother! When we gonna get the update video on the bio home?
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, 2 months to go to hit the 4 month mark...I’ll do my best to make it a good one 💪
@lilywhitepurity Жыл бұрын
I don’t have or plan to get fish. I watched this whole video! Thanks for the entertainment 🤣
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it! But You may be a fish keeper in the making! 😁💪
@bhu8765tg Жыл бұрын
My Bella the Betta has an internal parasite. She has long white stringy poop and is bloated. I am treating her 3 gallon tank with API General Cure. How do I know if/when to give her a epsom salt bath?! How do I know if the parasites are gone? Is there a way to test for them in the tank? Thank you for all of your help. I just bought Bella 3 and a half weeks ago and your videos have helped me so much. I’m pretty sure she has had the parasites since I bought her but I am just now understanding the problem which makes me worry that maybe I should be resorting to emergency measures. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you so much!!!
@mannyaraujo1 Жыл бұрын
This is the problem, you can't get any medication, from any fish stores anymore, they don't sell it
@StrangeArrangements4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative information. We lost our OB dragon blood peacock today, and will be treating the tank.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear that! Glad I could be helpful, hopefully there’s time to save the other fish! Good luck
@StrangeArrangements4 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics Thank You.
@AnamariaPg02 Жыл бұрын
My daughter calls them Dark Vader (Pletco fish) and the troopers (5 Goldfish and 1 Catfish)
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@kendal-b9c5 ай бұрын
All this time and I didn't know what were those white patches on their scales and white poop in the tank. Today I realize one little goldfish had that string on him. Someone else spoke about getting Paraguard do you have any info on this product? Thank you so much.
@swollseidon53902 жыл бұрын
I literally just got into this hobby and you my man, has helped me A TON!!! thank you. I did have a question tho, do you disinfect the tank after the medication?
@KaveManAquatics2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, glad you’re enjoying the channel! No need to disinfect anything with this method of feeding meds. Some meds, when used in the water, do need to be removed with carbon.
@assassin30033 жыл бұрын
You can just smash up a bunch of garlic nocely then put it all in a soft paper towel and squeeze until enough garlic juice comes out then you can dip your fish food or medication in it until its properly soaked and take it out let it dry for a little
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Sure you can do that too
@tylerparker59194 жыл бұрын
Yo I appreciate your videos. Keep them coming broski.
@KaveManAquatics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, will do! 😊💪
@mariapapademetri92973 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and information.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maria, Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@66Blazes7 ай бұрын
thank you for the informative video and walkthrough of symptoms! In your experience, is it common to have worm-type parasites especially in bottom feeders, where you need Levamisole and not Metronidazole? I had some clown loaches with chronic wasting and I'm really worried which approach to take as I read it could be either worms or amoeba/bacteria
@WiiHunt95 Жыл бұрын
1. You've taught me some new school moves for my tanks. 2. I had an African cichlid named school bus
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Nice name! Glad I could help! 😊
@AlabaloSinoTeSecas2 жыл бұрын
Consejo como tratar el punto Blanco. O si tienes un video
@bognare3 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks.. I'll try this on my wild discus that don't want to eat..
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😊
@xXkamaXxKazi3 жыл бұрын
Good advice except for the hospital tank in my opinion only. The only reason I say that is by the time 1 fish shows symptoms is safe to assume multiple fish in the tank may have it so I just treat the whole tank. Metroplex isn’t too harsh and even Scaleless fish can handle it with no problem. Normally it’s not good to dose what’s not there but in this case with metroplex and focus as well as api general cure is pretty safe to dose the community. Also after doing this for the 5 day period look for any food with probiotics in the food itself and finish up with that. In my mind this replenishes the bacteria they have growing naturally in there digestive tract to help digestion as I feel the metroplex does eliminate this from there system, not in its entirety but to some degree.
@KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын
I agree, this can definitely be fed to the entire main tank as well
@briannamohabir4612 ай бұрын
I’m trying to treat my albino pleco, how would I make food with the algae wafers or zucchini? Or what food to you recommend I use for my pleco?
@dominic9279Ай бұрын
Ive been using blue planet fluke and tapeworm tablets that i crush into a powder and use it to the amount of water in my tank. I dissolve the powder in a cup of aquarium water and then add my pellet food to it to soak some of it up and then feed it, so basically the same thing. Have you used or heard of blue planet meds?