My 150 Gallon Aquarium Needed This HUGE Change!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@melk.9425]

@@KaveManAquatics does the app do saltwater tanks and fish as well? I will upgrade if it does! I’m loving it for my freshwater tank and just started in saltwater.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Saltwater is currently be designed as we speak. It will be the next major update released! 😁

[@andreawilliams8342]

👏👏👏 This is so Dope! First let me say Thank you for teaching me #1 Cut my feeding in half and you helped me get my 4 tanks crystal clear, just by watching your incredibly educational videos only a few days ago for the first time. Glad I found you, subscribed and using the helpful links👏

[@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

[@andreawilliams8342]

@ 🙏🏼THANK YOU must definitely, I have 3 new turtles and keeping the tanks clear is difficult

[@joshd15]

Looking great Devil Dog! Can’t wait to see the added stocking!

[@RosinBoii]

i dont think i can ever get rid of my fish, these guys are family! at least they're going to a good home

[@KaveManAquatics]

I felt the same way for a long time...trust me.

[@RealOzzieAlbies]

Crazy changes in the fish Kave!! Can’t wait to see the progress

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for making an appearance my bro! Hope you enjoyed the video! 😁💪

[@KnotV84]

Ozzie making the appearance to watch the video yessir

[@gopherlovetheoneandonly7133]

Hey Kev, good tips when working with heavy rocks on tank bottoms that was given to me. Line the bottom with plastic egg crate (cheap and easily available). Keeps the rocks from touching the glass bottom.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Oh man, I have seen that done before and forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder, I’ll try to keep that in mind for the next tank 🤣😁

[@lorisheheen2198]

Fishkave!!✨️✨️ for✨️✨️the✨️✨️W!!!✨️✨️✨️ Wow! Love it Kev! Alot of work there. You did a great job. I'm excited for you! Happy all went well with the shipping to Ozzie as well! Looking forward to seeing the Fishkave again soon!❤❤❤😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁 A few more big projects and then I can settle back and enjoy! 😁😁

[@lorisheheen2198]

❤️❤️❤️☺️

[@losangeles_cichilds]

Big W for the Fish Kave !

[@raff5604]

I still love watching this dude. Great attitude and down to earth suggestions and advice. Happy New Year Brother!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! happy New year to you as well! 😁💪

[@jrjones714]

Fish Cave for the W. Ozzie was happy to receive your rehomed guys. That was a great idea. Love how it is coming along. Looks great. Let's see part 2.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it!! ozzie loved his new guys! 😁😁

[@AKJBubbles]

Finished my filter maintenance, settled down with a cuppa and relaxed watching the video. You werent wrong about Gordo, right there in all his splendour. Just love his inquisitiveness. 😍. Rock scape looks fab, looking forward to seeing this develop.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my bro! Glad you enjoyed it! I love when Gordo makes an appearance too! 🤣🤣

[@FatOlePig]

Looks great, Kev! Thanks for sharing!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 😁

[@Berserk2099]

So cool to see where the fish end up 😊 you’re a great fish keeper Kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks!!! 😁

[@RogueAquariums]

Glad the severums went to a good home. I know Ozzie is as happy as a kid in a candy store. Nice job on the aquascape Kev. 🙌 I also use Caribseas life rock on my 600g tank. Very nice rock. Congrats on the new build.

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@RogueAquariums Thank you bro, I’m hoping to have the same kind of success you have in the saltwater world 😁

[@RogueAquariums]

@ You’re doing great. 👍-Darren

[@yarasub]

OMG THOSE Pothos Plants are beauty's and those Severum and Discus

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@DanielMiranda-lu2bn]

Just like you kev, once I discovered the salt water world, I completely got addicted and thought of unassembling all my freshwater, if you plan on ever adding coral to the system make sure you quarantine your fish because once they're in with the coral if they get sick you'll have to hunt them down from all those little caves

[@yarasub]

Man love your skills, love your channel and you have been a great mentor, thanks.

[@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

[@seansquill8773]

Ohhhh Yea… just what I needed to find while I’m out of commission with the Flu, a 30 minute video filled with all sorts of goodies🥳 Sad to see the sevs go, but as I and many other fish keepers have experienced, they get real big and real aggressive sometimes…so I get it. But I gotta say ya got my antennas up checking out the salt side of things 🤔 Looking Great so Far👍🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats exactly what what was happening...the big guys started picking on each other cause they were outgrowing the tank so it sparked the beginning of this path with the tank. All worked out for the best though. they'll have a ton of space now with Ozzie and I get a bigger salty tank! 💪💪

[@jerricolaboy9305]

Kaveman loving the salt I see! Can’t wait to see what fish you put in there 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@adcooper17]

The fx2 did great clearing the 150 pretty nice. I feel good about the fx6 and fx4 I use on the 230 fresh water tank.

[@dmass316]

🐟 cave for the W…great vid as always, also great to see you rehoming fish the proper way making sure they are going to a good home. Ozzie was super excited.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate that, always try to do the right thing by the fish! 😁

[@BerniceNunez]

Happy new year kev🎆

[@KaveManAquatics]

Same to you! 🍻

[@bad65dad]

You do the same that I do with all my saltwater over 30.years now . Nice job

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you sir! 😁

[@AdamUS123-j7q]

We need another live stream!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Members livestreams are every 2 weeks! 😁👉 kzbin.infojoin

[@M.elonade]

fishkave for the w!!! I love videos like this... it is so satisfying and reminds me that it is okay for my tank to look like a bit of a mess when I move things around LOL!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yup, we all have those crazy looking tank days! lol Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MiamiObi]

Glad to see a nice long video from my man Kev!💪🏾

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it bro! These long ones are tough to make and keep it entertaining but I try 😁

[@lavellew9224]

Great video and I love the passion! Almost as much as I love my boys lol!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@traciballard7675]

I love the new tank

[@davidboswell1526]

Never seem to amaze me great job Kev 👏

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@Aquarium-Info]

Fish Cave for the W!!!!! So happy to see a tank completely redesigned. Great Job Kev!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@kathywhite4547]

I love Gordo he’s so curious.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Always 🤣

[@KnotV84]

Okay a 30 minute Saturday morning video let's go I'm comfy cozy lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes Sirrr!!! Thats exactly the feeling I was hoping you got! 😁

[@matthough5703]

FIshKave for the W! Bro, On God, I just started looking for this Live rock I found at my local mom n pop fish store. Turns out, it's UNBELIEVABLY expensive. I spent like $60 bucks on a few pieces, but after already adding my egg crate and black substrate, this purple ish hue is what I was wanting for my Africans. All this time, energy, to find out that these have to be the most expensive aquarium rocks ever. Im on unemployment for the winter an figured setting up a tank would be good for my mental health (beings I'm home all the time) but turns out, just in over my head and am at the point where I'm ready to break it all down and sell it. Nice looking stuff man, enjoying watching your content....if I'm being honest, you and Kaitys channel really got me back into it (at this point) and had me hyped, but its one road block after the other. Maybe next year! Thanks Kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

If you're keeping African Cichlids, you dont need any of that expensive rock. My AC tanks have very little decor at all. Dont give up bro 💪

[@matthough5703]

@@KaveManAquatics Yeah, I'm aware-its just the look I'm going for against black sand. Going mostly with mbuna and a few peacocks- once I have my mind set on something specific, its all or nothing! lol (EDIT - I had perceived a different price when pricing it from their site compared to when I got to the store, never hurts to do extra extra research

[@snakerivercichlids]

Great video, as always! 👏👏

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@julioalonzo2674]

GREAT JOB MI HERMANO💪💪🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! 😁💪

[@bjg6775]

The roots on those are crazy

[@KaveManAquatics]

For real!!

[@nathanielrosario178]

Roots are amazing

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks!

[@Amarok_Aquatics]

The saltwater bug is real and I'll admit I was very ignorant when I first started with freshwater and threw my digs at them, but once I got bit by the saltwater bug and consequently the coral bug, it was over. I am hooked.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Likewise my bro! 😁💪

[@stuscichlids]

Didn’t expect you to do a rush on the substrate. I’d do the same but I was expecting you to go slow. Sad that tank didn’t work bro but that scape is looking sick man

[@KaveManAquatics]

48 hours later and its crystal clear...A substrate cloud is nothing to worry about

[@beardedmotu2007]

🐟 Fish Field Trip… Wee… Wooo… 🥳

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣

[@4EvaFishNerd]

Fish cave for the W! A little sad that you got rid of a whole freshwater tank for salt.... but do you! Looking good

[@KaveManAquatics]

Dont worry, The number of freshwater tanks I currently have wont change...you'll see in the coming soon video 😁

[@josh82685]

Oh this is a long video! Gonna need to get comfy for this one! Lol. Let’s goooo

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes sir, grab a drink and put your feet up! 😁💪

[@kingleoreylll]

I Loved it.

[@josh82685]

@@KaveManAquatics ​​⁠ Finally watched it!! FishKave for the W!! Hey Kev have a question, have you ever had issues opening and closing the valves where it feels like they’re stuck? Any suggestions? Thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

I have had some FX6's just come really tight. It may be the ball valve in the valves themselves just very "new" After some time of using them, they do start to loosen up.

[@josh82685]

@@KaveManAquatics Oh ok cool, it is fairly new. Thought of putting some kind of lubricant. Thanks brotha 🤙🏽

[@jamescyrilsalanga1934]

Hello, I am new to the hobby and 2 days ago, I set up my 42-gallon tank. I dechlorinated the water and pour the nitrifying bacteria according to the instructions. It smells like urine (based on my research, it includes ammonia to feed the bacterias in the solution) Today, I just got home and checked the water. It smells incredibly fresh and although being fishless, the spongefilter and medias smells like sea. Does it mean the beneficial bacterias are settling on the filters and ammonia levels dropping? Thank you for the answer!

[@Sdraiders619]

In the future, I'd definitely catch the fish and keep them in a bucket of old tank Water while u transfer over the old substrate. Doing the fish first then the substrate definitely stresses them out more, and so much ammonia and nitrates are produced when substrate is all kicked up releasing everything.

[@KaveManAquatics]

That’s untrue. Sand dust floating in the water does not stress fish. (It stress’s us because the water doesn’t look good) They couldn’t care less about that and it causes no changes in their ability to pull oxygen through their gills. Also, ammonia and nitrites are not “produced” by mixing and moving sand. I have moved substrate several times in the 10 years I’ve been fish keeping.

[@28kartavya]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video! Thank you for sharing everything in the video ❤ yes love the substrate vacuuming and water filling montage 😂 Looking forward to all the fishes that’ll be added soon also why don’t you just add a anemone to host the clowns

[@KaveManAquatics]

I would love to but I havent done enough research yet to ensure anemone can thrive while using tap water. I will be adding anemone to my Reef tank though 😁

[@28kartavya]

@ Alright 👍

[@charmanethomas404]

Gordo watching over you to make sure you’re doing it right ❤😂.

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣

[@stoneysscapes7544]

I had to pause the video just as you were going to catch the Severums and I am going to guess the reason for this is to setup a new saltwater display ? You know what I say about salt water &💲💲 💲 " They go together for better or worse but just don't get caught in her purse " 🙀 Stony

[@HeatherPittman-ti2pp]

Fishkave for the W!!!!😊Great video Kev!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks my bro! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁💪

[@ericp1777]

Fishcave for the W! Thats was fun to watch

[@KaveManAquatics]

My first "Fishkave for the W" of the video! Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed it and made it all the way to the end! 😁💪

[@redtailfishyt9778]

You should go to a fish store called absolutely fish it is in the area of global fish co and is an amazing fish store with a great selection of freshwater and saltwater fish.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I have heard great things about that place...Definitely have to give it a visit!

[@arnoldlancelot9489]

Your low tech fowlr tank is the best you have. To show how can marine water can kept with low budget, thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Theres a t least 1 more video coming in this series to help with any type of tap water.

[@shemeckajohnson4251]

I am moving a 55 to a 150 I will need more substrate can I put new down and the add the old or should it all just be new? All rock and canister will move over also.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Just like I did, the old substrate has beneficial bacteria in it and will help establish the tank. But if you're moving your rock and canister too, its really not necessary. Your canister has the majority of BB in it and will cycle the tank just fine. So the choice to keep the old substrate is more about whether you want to buy more or not, but the tank will cycle instantly either way 😁

[@TheTeamfreeup]

Once you get the saltwater bug that’s it everything will slowly become salt water lol love to see it .. excited for upgrade

[@lboogie738aquatics]

Dope video bro. I thought you said always open the outake said then intanke when powering the fx back on?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro...when you have a trapped syphon in both hoses, it doesnt matter which one you open first, just open them both before powering back on.

[@bluecollarfox913]

KEV!!! You didn’t use the light diffuser for the rock? Such an easy and cheap step

[@KaveManAquatics]

This is a FOWLR tank. Why would I need to defuse any light without having coral...

[@bluecollarfox913]

@ not for the light Kev, you put the plastic light diffuser on the bottom glass to protect from the rocks.

[@stevemacdonald2303]

Beautiful

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you liked it! 😎

[@unrulyboss411]

And just like that saltwater taking over lol

[@jeffso4073]

Hi I like your video I have question I have 240 gallons of tank I have total 9 fish 2 stingray 3 red arowana and 4 small fish most of them is good the water is good and the temperature is good but only one red arowana has a white dot on the fin and has a few spot on his head what should I do to clean that thanks

[@lp4544]

Video was 🔥

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@donniebrazis]

Hey Kevin, question on the tank to your left, the 450, is that a D 33 Amazonian Roots from AquaDecor? Great Channel, helped me last time I was in the hobby, stayed on with no tanks when I couldn’t keep them, now I’m back 😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

It sure is! The roots are amazing, my favorite addition. Use code KaveMan10 for a 10% discount

[@donniebrazis]

@@KaveManAquatics my guy!!! Those are beautiful! Now I got that same 150 that you just rescaped. Seeing the 5 in the 450, those 5 look way too big for the 150 you got. What are your thoughts. Love the channel, and sharing info. Thank You 🙏🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

No more than 3 for a 150...maybe even just 2..They are very big especially if you got a tall tank like mine

[@donniebrazis]

@@KaveManAquatics it’s the same Aqueon 150 150 you got. So I saw the base of the Deco, I’m on the verge, after seeing the 450. I’m gonna hold off and look to a 3D Background. Respect on the channel, and all you’ve accomplished with it!

[@donniebrazis]

@@KaveManAquaticslet me just say after completing the video. You continue to push way forward! Showing where we can use products from all manufacturers, and share them with all, to produce something incredible! Thank You!

[@junhong486]

went to Global Fish Co. Last week! place is great and the workers there are super friendly LOL when u mentioned them I was like woah holy shit i go there!!🤣🤣

[@KaveManAquatics]

Great store and great service for sure! 😁💪

[@BigRon215]

This video was Great ! Even the creepy voice when you were laying the rocks out .😅😂😂😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 My inside the head voice when its let loose 🤣🤣

[@kingleoreylll]

😂

[@kingleoreylll]

Bro, you got me acting like a pro in my new 150 Gallon, it's gonna be Discus. Thanks Kaveman NY🇵🇷✊️

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Glad to hear that bro!

[@ArchangelHornet]

Great stuff my dude. I hope you could also make a sponsor free tank. Something affordable and where to source things… I understand the sponsors pays the bills, but also are the newbies that support your channel and are not sponsored by seachem, caribsea, etc.

[@KaveManAquatics]

You definitely need to watch this series. Ask me how I know you havent lol - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8ML3sU00eZ6EoVqHBDvHlhJ

[@ErikFischer-f4d]

Fishcave for the W! Love a good breakdown and redesign!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@aquario_simple_pe]

So cool man! I just wanted to ask you why did you find the need to switch to bigger tank? Did you start having some issues due to space? I would like to know this, since i just barely started a FOWLR tank with tap water as well, for 130L , so I want to know what could be the impact for this in the future please. Thanks a lot

[@KaveManAquatics]

I didnt have space issues YET! But I knew with an Emperor Angel Fish, I eventually would. (They get huge) Plus, Caribsea sent me a ton of rock and I really wanted to try doing my own rockscape in a big tank. Also, I want to start a new challenge and keep a planted tank in the 100 😁

[@Fishandgrub]

Fun video .. Winner

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro 😁

[@paulone65]

Wow that was a lot of work, but well worth it

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@SergioBernardoAlmi]

Better than Netflix 😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

Wow, LOL Thanks! 😁💪💪

[@joejones56]

If you’re going from fresh to saltwater, is there any special cleaning that needs to be done to the filter ? Or is it only vise Versa (fresh - salt). Possibly am commenting before you addressed in video

[@KaveManAquatics]

The bacteria in the filter wont survive because ytou need different bacteria for saltwater...so might as well do a full and complete cleaning on the filter and start fresh! 😁

[@patrickfernandez5982]

Fishkave for the W! Great job

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@LibrationTheWorld]

Beware of the mystery fish 🐟 LoL but You know them all... Red fish 🐟 ... Frontosa Crew respect

[@dovasal]

FishKave for the W! Great video!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@mikeslife5941]

Awesome video but do you think having two gold severums in a 125 gallon tank is too small for them?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Na, they should be good! 😁

[@mikeslife5941]

@ thank appreciate you Kev.

[@apriltolson]

FishKave for the W 💪🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@darindooley4683]

Get some copepods in that system

[@KaveManAquatics]

Already in the filter and the substrate 😁

[@trinca5826]

Kaveman!! How long does a bacterial bloom last, I've had it for a week , I know its not the substrate i use aragonite sand from carib sea. ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Well it depends on if you're doing things to prolong it. Stop water changing, stop feeding (or feed VERY little) and keep the lights to a minimum. Stability can help speed things up too

[@williamavery1758]

Yo kev that is nice for a first time rock scaper you made that look better then some professionals😆 🤣 you know what would be nice if you snapped your fingers and another 35 minutes video appears. Nah im just playing another great video by my man big kev. I cant wait to see some more fish in the new 150 bro FISH KAVE FOR THE W

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 I wish I could make these long videos with a snap of a finger, that would be dope! 🤣🤣

[@williamavery1758]

​@KaveManAquatics 30 minutes or 10 minutes im still gonna watch your videos and know that your in the sait water aquariums i think that's great kev. Im telling you this cause you inspired and gave me the confidence of doing things in my fresh water tanks. Know I'm seeing that it ain't so hard to do a sait water setup thanks to you im really thinking about giving it a try thanks to you brother. Ive been watching your channel for sometime and you manage to show me something new each video.

[@robertthiele1291]

Starting out with a 29 high how much gravel should i get

[@KaveManAquatics]

My App has a substrate calculator that works great! Download it free here - Aquabuildr.com

[@johncrisp7823]

Fish cave for the W!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@toddgordinier8194]

Fish cave for the W! 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@IronBill40]

Fish cave for the W!!!!! What are doing with that 3d background??? I’ll take it off your hands if you’re not using it😂… I’m on Long Island too

[@KaveManAquatics]

Bro, I had to destroy it to get it out...lol Its basura now

[@IronBill40]

@ damn what a shame. Would’ve been awesome to have a Kaveman background!!

[@aquaticsidiotics]

Can life rock be used in freshwater?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Life Rock is going to harden your water and raise the PH. Yes, you can use it in freshwater, but mainly for hardwater fish like African Cichlids.

[@D_Rock-ho7pf]

Fish kave for the W!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@shemeckajohnson4251]

FishKave for the W! 🎉

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

FishKave for the W Well done :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@CEVGNMOR]

Se fueron los peces de agua dulce 😂😂😂😂. Se van a salvar los African cicles por los colores. 😂😂

[@dtc_pep]

Fishcave for the W!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@arnoldlancelot9489]

What are you doing with the remaining 100g tank??

[@KaveManAquatics]

Planted freshwater! 😁💪

[@peteluna4968]

Fishkave for the W!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@bilaliaali2660]

FishKave for the W!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@RicardoCarrillo-g4h]

KaveMan for the W

[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@AKJBubbles]

Forgot to add .. fishkave for the w 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@S2K_World-G]

❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉

[@RaidRev]

fish kave for the W

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@Larry-it4um]

Never a dull moment in the fish cave, well done kev 🐟🐠🦀🪼🐙🦑

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you brother Larry, hope the anticipation was worth it 🤣🤣

[@RaulsAquaticsandReptiles]

Great video! Nice set up. Where do u get ur silicone tubes for your pumps? Don’t forget to check out my new bloopers video Kev 🙏🏼 Happy New Year and GOD BLESS you and your family 💪🏽 “Fishkave for the W”

[@KaveManAquatics]

Silicone tubes for my pumps??? Not sure what you mean bro...

[@chriswigginssr4365]

Fish cave for the W

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@KnotV84]

FishKave for the W

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁 😁

[@joeprouza1204]

No!!! This was my favorite tank of yours! 😢😢😢

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sorry Bro