The fact that she didn’t roll her sleeves up when she started the water made me a little uncomfortable 😂
@aubreegabriel57003 жыл бұрын
You know when Taylor (Sorry if I spelled your name wrong) is absolutely amazing when she can wash tanks with long sleeves and not get them wet.
@SimplyBetta3 жыл бұрын
**bows**
@jeremyharris74663 жыл бұрын
I have come from the rwby community to enjoy fish learning and all i can hear is Penny's voice this is awsome
@tristanbowles72583 жыл бұрын
Yes I too have come from the Rwby community. How have I just now heard of this?
@MrMcgee-me6bu3 жыл бұрын
I have also also come from RWBY community. Fish make me happy.
@mikito_cherry73683 жыл бұрын
Oh wait now that you say that it is pennys voice actor wow.
@taintec3 жыл бұрын
What does RWBY have to do with this?
@mikito_cherry73683 жыл бұрын
@@taintec it’s penny’s voice actor!
@emilee-rose9367 жыл бұрын
I'm not even overly into fish but I love your personality and enthusiasm. love from Australia ❤️❤️
@SimplyBetta7 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank you : )
@wesleywood63065 жыл бұрын
Me too lol
@littlezoo96515 жыл бұрын
Anyone else addicted to fish 🙈 I love cleaning the tank, decorating, looking after the fish and of course watching them 😍 I have a 50 gallon tank and a 40 gallon tank and I’m about to use my spare 50 gallon for a pearl scale gold fish 🥺
@xXxEmoxXxMeerkatxXx7 жыл бұрын
shout out for stay at home moms with animal hobbies 😄
@SimplyBetta7 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@mandydyson29226 жыл бұрын
I'm a stay at home (older than you!) as well I rescue big and I mean big prediter fish got about 32 tanks and I Love my fish babies x
@fluffypinkkitten1016 жыл бұрын
Whoop!
@celticnations24606 жыл бұрын
And don't forget stay at home dads! I don't have a capital 'D' and small 'r' in front of my name like my wife so...
@aarondahtler59006 жыл бұрын
Shifty Kitty was
@biddi79726 жыл бұрын
0:02 baby is staring into my soul from left side of shot
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@GSP-766 жыл бұрын
I bought a 20 year old 150 gallon tank with monster 5/8th glass few months back for very cheap...it was 10x more crusty than yours..rubbing alcohol works VERY good..that and a blade scrapper..now it looks new and houses my African Cichlids
@awaisiqbal89345 жыл бұрын
How about trying rubbing compound of cars. They are being used to clean paint and do work on head lights and glass as well
@TheGame-xj4py6 жыл бұрын
I know this is about cleaning a fish tank. But when you said housewife gloves without making it sound so negative. I can say that was the best part of my childhood. My father had a good enough job to support all of us so my mom to be a housewife and she was always there for me. I think it's sad that so many children missing out on that including mine. Housewives are the best treasure in the world.
@veronicasalas26665 жыл бұрын
The Game I so agree with you.
@drikaweb5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful words. I wish some day will be a world where all people can actually choose if they want to be at home with their kids, without the need to HAVE to work just to provide. I'm Brazilian, but now I live in Finland. And here is like this. Lots of moms and dads staying at home with their kids. Although my family in Brazil was quite poor, I was lucky to have my mom at home with me.
@fishtalk33794 жыл бұрын
The one part where the baby turned into the dog was just amazing. I'm kidding, good job!
@poralium1964 жыл бұрын
That little giggle at 3:47 really put me in a good mood for whatever reason lol
@maevevirafarren72205 жыл бұрын
I love that you are super nice about people having their own opinions rather than criticizing them for it. Keep up the amazing work!
@SimplyBetta5 жыл бұрын
LOL thanks, and too logically minded to think there’s only one answer for everything
@nummers63376 жыл бұрын
Your house is absolutely gorgeous!! Those logs and that stair case, LOVE IT!
@francoiszs5 жыл бұрын
your sleeves are giving me anxiety pull them up :(
@robertkemp54005 жыл бұрын
You can leave ....
@deanotyl48024 жыл бұрын
@@robertkemp5400 you can sleeve 😁
@WindWipper4 жыл бұрын
Lmao...
@williamamely70386 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with the rest of us. Your baby's as cute as a button. Hope you got a really sweet deal on the Tanks and equipment from that petstore.
@jeffharris45582 жыл бұрын
FYI - the active ingredient in bar keepers friend is Oxalic acid, I have access to this as I also keep bees and it’s good for killing mites. I use this now, in powder form on a damp sponge, it’s very effective BUT make sure you wear gloves 🧤 and don’t use hot water. I’ve refurbished a few old shop tanks and some no matter what you do just won’t be perfect, it’s like it etches into the glass. Well done though, great video, just shows you don’t need deep pockets to expand your hobby 🙂
@MissChelle2 жыл бұрын
Is it ok on acrylic tanks?
@jeffharris4558 Жыл бұрын
@@MissChelle yes, I use it on the covers of my fry tanks which are plastic
@anonymouse53137 жыл бұрын
I like to shop around garage sales for tanks! I get so many amazing deals from people who are trying to get rid of their old tanks!
@SimplyBetta7 жыл бұрын
garage sales are the best! Also facebook marketplace and craigslist
@ericlind65816 жыл бұрын
An Cermet Aren't 10g tanks only like $12 brand new? Not sure if it's worth all this work.
@sumrsolo6 жыл бұрын
I got mine for free. A lot of people don't like the maintenance of fish tanks and then think they're unsalvageable once they're dirty. Then there's those people that don't find it hard to clean fish tanks and know they're still useable. It just depends on the person and that's ok because some tanks find the right place one day...and now my betta has a 10 gallon home instead of his former 3 gallon one lol. He's so happy now.
@Orophile_3035 жыл бұрын
I got 20 gallon with the stand for $25.
@alessandro97542 жыл бұрын
So glad you made so much beautiful content. Thank you for allowing us on this fun, bumpy and enthusiastic journey with you. I have learnt so much from everything you have done. Peace and love to you all.
@erinisme6333 жыл бұрын
I thought she was alone in the house so when I heard that baby giggle off-camera I legit screamed in my head.... perhaps I need to ease up on the scary movies XD
@scottcahala777910 ай бұрын
The tanks look amazing. Great tip. I will try it. I have tanks that have been in storage for the last 25 years. Thanks for sharing. Your channel is awesome.
@SimplyBetta10 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!! Some razor blades are also useful for prying off that crust
@scottcahala777910 ай бұрын
@@SimplyBetta Thanks.
@georgebakerv94586 жыл бұрын
me too i love the natural looking tanks
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@SophySufian6 жыл бұрын
While I love the cute lady cute looking lady washing the natural looking tanks hahaha
@gabriellebyczek66926 ай бұрын
No at bar keepers friend cleans them! I have so many old snake tanks I bought used from people who had fish. And I scrubbed forever with vinegar and water like I do with all my enclosures, vinegar soap and water, never cleaned it, dumped giant gallons of vinegar never did anything! Thank you so much!
@DaveWard-xc7vd6 жыл бұрын
Stay at home mommy GOOD mommy. Thank you for your video. My son came home with a "free" 45 gal fish tank. I told him "there are no "free" fish tanks." I wasn't sure what was on the glass - fish kisses? Now I know it's hard water stains. Thanks again.
@Sahadi4206 жыл бұрын
As a barkeeper, I like the stuff. However, the Magic Eraser is the way to go.
@ogremeyers4245 жыл бұрын
I have had the same issue with bar keepers Friend it does not remove all the stains, you say the magic eraser works better? does it remove everything ?
@sailorjerry75674 жыл бұрын
I tried a magic eraser , unfortunately mine is so calcified I have to use muratic acid .
@170221dn7 жыл бұрын
I like your style!! Make sure you ask people to like your video, I am sure lots will, and it will boost your profile!
@SimplyBetta7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@thepenicillindeath7 жыл бұрын
4:40 Lol Coffee break #relatable
@novavargas49333 жыл бұрын
The way that baby screamed 😂😂😂😂😂
@MRkWl695 жыл бұрын
I found that the most popular aquascapers will use a dish soap without added scents to make the tanks squeaky clean. Personally I use CLR to and a corse sponge or just a magic eraser. Cleaning after with the dish soap to get any residue left behind by the CLR I advise to do 2 wash cycles with the dish soap to really ensure the safety of the fishes
@SimplyBetta5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@miffedcuttlefish61392 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was looking for this.
@MrScotFenz6 жыл бұрын
Having picked up 2nd hand tank myself I found your video really useful also entertaining with the young 1, just made the video a bit more real..... 🇬🇧🏴👍🏻
@rodolforodriguez42036 жыл бұрын
Hey gal, great work on those initially hopeless fish tanks, now let's get bring back mine from the grave. Regards from Mexico City ;)
@Tom_H6943 жыл бұрын
Super easy was to clean the hard water off is just throw in a bunch of snails. If you have a large tank you can just put the whole small tank into that works for inside and outside
@BingBing-cw8qb6 жыл бұрын
Nice, I wish my Wife interest this hobby! She complained me a lot about too many tanks and spent time to this hobby 😂
@jermwerm25757 жыл бұрын
Wow your channel grew so fast from April this year!
@SimplyBetta7 жыл бұрын
I am surprised, too! I had a few vids that were fairly popular which helped boost it I think
@peculiarone3396 жыл бұрын
I picked up a second hand tank today - one I found on a yard sale sight. It's really terrible but I'm gonna do my best to fix the seals and clean the hard water stains off. Thanks for this encouraging how to!! I feel more determined to make the best of it now ;)
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
good luck!
@ethanreed44135 жыл бұрын
The pleasure of cleaning a tank :)
@dawnruhl84056 жыл бұрын
You did excellent cleaning those tanks. The kiddo is a cutie. Fixing to get a tank after being fishless for too long.
@thelastsamari7923 Жыл бұрын
Your not a bad mom sweetheart believe it or not your teaching her too work hard and be passionate about your hobbies
@albertpampalonalisnenko83896 жыл бұрын
You converted those old ugly tanks into brand new super aquariums!
@whitefilly88025 жыл бұрын
Brillow pads work instantly for deposit removal, same with steel wool and it does not destroy the glass :)
@SimplyBetta5 жыл бұрын
noted!
@wallacewinter59075 жыл бұрын
Use pumice rock to remove calcium build up. Lots less time and energy and it’s green!
@kaidalux61962 жыл бұрын
I know this video is pretty old now, so you might already know this lol, but you can get more concentrated acetic acid, I believe at least up to 75%. For comparison, household white vinegar is about 3%. I can guarantee that would dissolve your hard water very quickly. That's how I clean out all the thick water deposits from the water still in the Chem lab. It's generally safe stuff, just don't get it in your eyes and you just have to rinse your skin with cool water for a few minutes if it gets on you. From my experience it doesn't burn immediately, but it will be a little bitey initially if you leave it.
@CrucesNomad111 ай бұрын
I will try that barkeeps friend. TY for the tip.
@stonemuzza83114 жыл бұрын
I’m cleaning what I would guess to be a 100 gallon tank in my sink..: this is hard work... was in bad condition buts starting to look presentable
@MarineBioLo6 жыл бұрын
Omg her baby 😂 so cute
@spinster40002 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of buying a very obviously used red sea reefer 350, and its in good shape its just insanely dirty and hard water stains, old algae etc its a mess, and part of the glass has a tiny chip in it but they tested it for leaks and applied new silicone to that area and all works well, 450 is the offer and I love that, this video definitely helped me and I'm very much considering this now
@KnowingGodExplorers4 ай бұрын
Has a former handyman, do not put fish gravel down your kitchen sink.. especially if you have a garbage disposal. i had 1 client who said i only had 3 spoons of gravel go down my sink. Her garbage disposal locked up on her..she burned it up.. by the way, barkeeper's friend is abrasive to glass. Use distilled vinegar and a few teaspoons of baking soda...update..she is wrong about the vinegar.. you should warm up the vinegar 1st.
@Rews-fish-shed6 жыл бұрын
Great video, the baby made it even better. You'd be surprised at the tanks I find in the trash. Elbow grease and some barkeepers friend go along way in a fishroom. The price you paid for what you received, well worth it.
@katiekat31507 жыл бұрын
Wow you really got a fantastic deal for those tanks! I have found my tanks at glass depots/glass stores and the dump(if not broken already).
@SimplyBetta7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I did! They sure needed some love but I was cool with it. *gasp* who would throw their tanks in the garbage
@mickeybigbuds7 жыл бұрын
looking good. looking forward to seeing end result in your fish room.thumbs up
@andressousa900610 ай бұрын
I know this is an old video but I wan to sugest in case of stickers and tape stains on glass, usually it comes off easy with rubbing alcohol or acetone. In case anyone needs the suggestion
@anouksurmenian42574 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! My daughter’s school has a small tank in the entrance that is pretty much abandoned and I’m thinking to ask if I can take care of it for them 🤔 the tank itself is crusty and the gravel looks naaaaasty 🤦♀️ how do you clean the gravel?
@bryleeharris88574 жыл бұрын
Anouk Surmenian boil it
@joshuaugc3 жыл бұрын
i love barkeepers friend! one of my favorite cleaners in my house! i use vinegar first to start dissolving the calcium, lime or rust and then use BKF to do the rest. your kiddos adorable!
@jefffishman28146 жыл бұрын
Wow nice to see a nice young lady in the hobby . You go girl
@Firestorm6372 жыл бұрын
Brillo pads works great on glass
@hommefatale91566 жыл бұрын
Try this 1 part vinegar and 3 part water and melamine sponge. Cleans with ease
@concon96366 жыл бұрын
That's what I use. I just put baking soda on and then put a little vinegar on it.
@ShazeemKhan4 жыл бұрын
White vinegar (sorry for late reply)
@RanjithCoplay4 жыл бұрын
I've been using vinegar to clean my tanks too, been about 6 years now. Always works like a charm
@TheDittoditto3 жыл бұрын
@@RanjithCoplay can you use "cleaning vinegar" to clean inside the aquarium or is it too strong, like a chemical?
@TheDittoditto3 жыл бұрын
(clarification) I'm referring to: "The difference between white vinegar and cleaning vinegar is the level of acidity. The majority of white vinegar has 5 percent acidity, whereas cleaning vinegar has 6 percent. One percent might not sound like much of a difference, but it actually makes the product 20 percent stronger." Thanks in advance
@TheNitroG14 жыл бұрын
razor scraper and vinegar is much faster and safer for fish tanks. 1000 grit to 2000 grit sandpaper wet with water or vinegar if it's really stubborn.
@EVERYWHERE_MAN3 жыл бұрын
SO this where it all started
@nebula8136 жыл бұрын
I need a tank sooooo bad, I can’t wait to breed bettas
@cutsiefruitsthreetwoone88627 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! With a little TLC any tank can look brand new!
@SimplyBetta7 жыл бұрын
Yup, just needs time and elbow grease : )
@darrylnelson62645 жыл бұрын
Vinegar might get those hard water stains off those tanks. You should try soaking them by placing them in a larger plastic bin. Then you could sit them in the vinegar and let it dissolve that stuff.
@catfishcave3796 жыл бұрын
I came for the fish, but I have to say; the wood details on your house are terrific. And such a fabulous view! Anyways, for small tanks I fill a baking sheet or brownie pan with straight vinegar and just let the tank soak one end at a time. For faster results you can use muriatic acid diluted with water-but be CAREFUL with acid.
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
The sheet pan idea is a good one, thanks. And thank you - my house I'm in now has some really pretty log elements and I lurv it :)
@joy9415 жыл бұрын
I am getting fish this week, I have an already used tank that had guppies in them. Thanks now my fish won’t die :D
@sazji3 жыл бұрын
In place of regular vinegar, you can get cleaning vinegar, which is a lot stronger and efficient than the food-grade stuff.
@dsbmac64766 жыл бұрын
You're awesome Taylor. Most watchable betta related ytber.
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
haha oh gosh thank you
@furiogiunta14517 жыл бұрын
You my dear are a little sweetheart! Your hubby is a very lucky man :)
@meangreen30386 жыл бұрын
Video was awsome and helpful loved the little girls interruptions🤣🤣🤣
@Davidj36 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea. I have a 20 gallon long needs a deep clean.
@_.-._.-.3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhh no you're making me want to grab my old 10 gal and scape it for my moss ball!! I don't have time for this but its soooooo tempting 😭😭😂
@SimplyBetta3 жыл бұрын
but you shooooould
@soniahoward71295 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love your house, the wood is amazing. Great work cleaning the tanks. Loving your channel, a new discovery for me, making my way through all your videos :) :) :)
@SimplyBetta5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for enjoying my older vids ! : )
@AFCRichmond27829 ай бұрын
Congratulations 👍🏼🐟🐠
@PINOYMYSTERYTV4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@vignesh160919936 жыл бұрын
Are you mad....? Worst mommy..... Ahhhhh come on....... Best video I ever seen with your chubby baby..... Thankyou mam
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
lol
@vignesh160919936 жыл бұрын
Simply Betta your cute baby name..?
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
Little Monster : )
@vignesh160919936 жыл бұрын
Simply Betta lol.... Take care... Have a nice day... Greeting from India....
@MrYevhc6 жыл бұрын
Lol lil helper. Good vid.
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
Haha super good helper
@jayrowe64734 жыл бұрын
I'm doing the same thing with a 55, a 10 and a 5 and I'm using a gallon of white vinegar. They were pretty crusty with hard water and algae dried on for 22 years. I'd worry about the chemicals in that cleanser having an adverse effect on the fish. How did it work out with the fish?
@brianspencer46302 жыл бұрын
I agree with Jay. I would b worried about the chemicals u r using. The white vinegar is ok but I don’t know about the other.
@sachinkale83274 жыл бұрын
Looking much better than before
@arielban16 жыл бұрын
I have great luck using Barkeepers and that green scouring pad sold at many stores. Do a test on a corner before hand. I had to do three to four passes on a glass shower, but it came out very clean. Yes, I have to agree with another comment. You are very very beautiful :)
@michaelboot6 жыл бұрын
4:10 Imma need a big boy! .... big boy chemical lol
@susannemcarlisle6 жыл бұрын
I just sent you a message. With the Bar Keeper's Friend Glass Stovetop cleaner, you won't have to scrub so much. You just smooth it on, leave it on, and believe you me, if you scrub, it will only be once. It has a bit more limescale remover than the powder, and it rinses off quite easy.
@pattiespetitetanks61814 жыл бұрын
I saw on another channel someone used PH down to rid themselves of the hard water stains I for one am going to try it.
@CK-solutions10 ай бұрын
You go girl. Spotting a deal, recycling and elbow grease - all while baby wrangling too. 😉🙃🙂
@SimplyBetta10 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@lukehurst98244 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice I'm getting a 4ft bit 1.5 and it's abit dirty I gonna try the vinegar method
@Voeris16 жыл бұрын
A clean tank is just the best. It's almost begging to be used lol
@kylamamber90806 жыл бұрын
"No Tripods" "AAUUUUGH!" lol It's just like my first little brother. XD
@atmor0zini1953 жыл бұрын
Very good, thank thank you! You’re a energized bunny 🐰 lol
@flyingcroissmonuwu99634 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for making this video so needed it I needed to clean a 10 gallon quick cause I got a nasty ich disease in it also very dirty and I remembered seeing this video and instantly looked up thankyou so much!
@lynnbonica43424 жыл бұрын
That stuff looks like it worked really well. I have super hard water so I think I'll have to give it a try. Thanks Taylor! 👍🌹✌
@moonlightpetshops32216 жыл бұрын
WOW YOU DID A GOOD JOB WITH CLEANING THOSE TANKS I COULD NEVER DO THAT GOOD THATS A LOT OF WORK YOU MUST BE TIRED FROM DOING ALL THAT WORK CEANING THEM!!!
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
Haha yep, but they turned out nice
@illshankyousofuckoff43446 жыл бұрын
I don't like the natural gravel either. I love the natural fish tank looks with real plants and what not, but I love adding a pop of color by making the whole tank natural but using artificial gravel. it looks so pretty that way!
@fhpd3505 жыл бұрын
Can you actually feel the hard water stain inside the aquarium? I have the same issue, but I can't even feel the stain. I've tried my fingernail just to see if it would have an effect. Nothing. It's almost like the stains are inside the glass to the point where I can't even get to it. Highly frustrating. Tried different scrub pads, magic eraser, nothing has made any difference. The stains are smooth the the touch.
@SimplyBetta5 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I'm not sure about a permanent stain. I can usually scrape mine off. I have had one (used) tank with weird marks that I probably would have needed a glass polishing kit to smooth out, I'm not sure what would have caused it though
@holly20436 жыл бұрын
Hi! I just recently started watching your channel and I notice in this one you are talking about the woes of hard water. Where I live, we have very hard water as well. I had tried caring for betta fish a couple years ago and really found the water challenging to manage. Do you have any advice about how to deal with this?
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
Hard water is annoying because of the deposits. Luckily Bettas are super hardy and adapt just fine to living in soft or hard water :)
@holly20436 жыл бұрын
Simply Betta awesome. Maybe I had issues because I didn't have any live plants other than one of the moss balls, and just the Betta and a snail in a 5 gallon. Everything else wasn't organic in the tank. Almost every time I changed the water (50%) I would lose all nitrates. ☹️
@drikaweb5 жыл бұрын
@@holly2043 But why would you do a 50% change? It would be better to make smaller changes, like 20%. So you don't loose any the good stuff of your aquarium.
@AirplaneJunkie825 жыл бұрын
Holly, we have very hard water where i live too. Our kitchen sink faucet read 392ppm on a TDS meter...too hard to use for anything especially drinking. Even a brita filter couldnt take care of it so I buy all of our water in jugs at Wal-Mart and use some for the fish tank too. Its only 60 cents a gallon. Also, 50% water changes are too much. You're throwing away beneficial bacteria and causing mini nitrification cycles (new tank syndrome). Do 10% a week or 20% every 2 weeks. In your 5 gallon tank that's not a lot of water considering the gravel and decorations take up space so its not a full 5 gallons in there anyway. Long story short, if your water is super hard, use spring water. It doesnt cost all that much for a small tank and keeps your fish healthy and happy.
@modelleg2 жыл бұрын
All the log wood decorates your own aquarium.
@faewashere4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered some barkeeper's friend thanks to this video!! Hopefully it works!
@phoebeh3watkins4645 жыл бұрын
i bought a 10 gallon tank that was awful with hard water stains . i went and got some ( car ) headlight cleaner . i put it inside the tank and used it like cleaning a headlight .. used directions on container .. rinsed tank out very well and used it on the outside of tank it looked like a brand new tank . and a lot less work that she has put into her tank . this stuff took all of the residue off inside and out . ! give it a try ..
@jimmylee84596 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!! Your video really help.
@praetorkambu4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I gotta get some of that barkeeper's friend stuff
@pappupatel4316 Жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@GabbyRocio3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for the info. We have liquid rock water here, too.
@cathyrobidoux91406 жыл бұрын
Your house is beautiful, I love the wood beams. Reminds me of our family cabin, great video!
@SimplyBetta6 жыл бұрын
@NW-pt8zz4 жыл бұрын
You should be a voice actor for kid shows.
@livin_life_outdoors89143 жыл бұрын
If you cleaned it out with some sort of cleaner and wanted to put fish in it after. Would u be able to? Like would the chemicals harm the fish or?
@umershakeel59926 жыл бұрын
It is very easy to clean aquarium tanks if you use toliet acid because i use acid several times and it's work very well and makes very easy to clean tanks ☺