STOP Making This Mistake with Your Filter During Water Change

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@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

@theblindfishkeeper Ай бұрын

I hear that man, I don't keep big tanks with big fish or overstocked with Africans anymore, so I don't have to do the big water changes like I used to. Keep up the great work, my friend!🤘🏻🐠🦯

@crushed01 Ай бұрын

I love all your vids great stuff, the one thing missing is you creating a tank with sand and plants, and yes, different fish, different filters,.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Maybe someday I'll dabble 😁

@Marf69Marf69 9 күн бұрын

I think a good way for people paranoid about the fart cloud that comes out from turning back on your filter, specifically canisters, put a filter sock or very fine bag that is fish safe over that output, that way youre "catching" the debris. It's best you hold onto it and not put alot of filter floss inside the sock, if you did, as the water flow will be a sudden burst which could be a very messy cleanup, and may break your output if you tied it onto the outtake pipe. (The water pressure will need to push through the mesh which cause resistance, basic physics but that resitance needs support to even out the pressure, so the pipe is the victim in this case.)

@theblindfishkeeper Ай бұрын

I used to do large water changes on my tanks as well, but I have now switched over to only doing water changes that come down to my filter intakes. I never turn my filters off any longer. I also only clean the filters on days that I am not doing water changes. I like your method, it used to be mine. But nowadays, I do about 30% twice a week.🐠🦯

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

If your bio-load allows the tank to remain clean and healthy with only 30%, dont change it! 😁💪

@bernardleon4140 29 күн бұрын

I pretty much 😂 use this method and it works for me. It keeps it simple.

@ArchangelHornet Ай бұрын

Let me start with I love Kev and his great tutorials, it helps the community a lot. My concern is how much is too much water for ones ‘hobby’. Keeping huge tanks are great, but doing that much water change too frequently due to choice of fish feels excessive to me. Water is a finite resource they say so I dunno what side I’m on this one.

@keth_the_gamer9193 Ай бұрын

I see no waste if you just dump your old water into your garden or on your lawn or something. Its not like tank water is radioactive.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

That old water feeds my backyard. It’s the circle of life. 😁 Plus, it’s not being wasted if it’s “feeding” the fish minerals. Every living thing uses resources. Whether we’re keeping them as pets or when they’re living free in the wild. 😁

@henrikmadsen2176 Ай бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics. We should strive for minimum water change. And besides that - were many living in apartments without gardens.

@hwikeepa8214 Ай бұрын

Water comes from the sky for free. Your cool Kevin bro.

@jaroslavvopalensky6068 Ай бұрын

Hey Kev, today I had exact same problems. I wish I saw your video sooner. Cant wait for next week to try filter off method + nice 80% waterchange 😊

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Glad I could help for your future water changes 😁💪

@AllysonSchuh Ай бұрын

I recently started following you and enjoy all the information. I am new to the hobby. Can you please make a video of how often to clean your sponge filter. Thank you

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the channel! YOu really dont have to clean a sponge filter unless your water clarity isnt good. If it is, the sponge filter is doing a great job and shouldnt be touched, even if it is dirty 😁 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

@Augieloc Ай бұрын

When do you add dechlorinator to the tank? Before the tank is filled with water or after?

@KaveManAquatics 29 күн бұрын

Before the tank is filled, as your filling. 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

@mce48047 2 күн бұрын

Love your channel. Great tips. What type of water should I use when doing a water change? Tap water (city water) or distilled???

@KaveManAquatics 2 күн бұрын

Thanks! Tap water is fine as long as you use a dechlorinator like Seachem Prime! - kaveman-aquatics.myshopify.com/products/seachem-prime?_pos=1&_sid=49f183da0&_ss=r

@frankrivera4479 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video and information God bless

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

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

@TyDan53 27 күн бұрын

Hey Kev, Hope all is well. I have a 55 gallon Marineland aquarium I'm about to set up. Which canister filter would you go with? Fluval fx2, or fx4?

@javedkhan-yv5nm Ай бұрын

One of the best information abt water change thanks a lots kaveman sir lot of love frm India

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

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

@AKJBubbles Ай бұрын

Kev, another great video. Had to keep going back a couple of times as Gordo kept swimmimg by and distracts me as usual. I have to say, i keep my eyes out for a blood parrot but have yet to come across one like him. However, i did always turn off my filters even though i only do 50% water changes weekly. But, i will now leave them on! I like the idea of the ‘rainfall’ but also keeping the tank oxygenated. @shemeckajohnson - the dose after the tank has been refilled will be the stability going in not the prime. Sequence of dosing is 1) drain tank, 2) dose tank with prime to the volume of your tank water volume (if you are dosing tank rather than the volume of replacement water), 3) refill tank with fresh water. 4) add your stability. Hope that helps. 😀

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yea if 50% doesnt go below your intakes, then just leave them on. You'll get tons of good water movement freeing up any trapped detritus, tons of oxygenation, and the "rainfall" is beautiful to watch lo

@joecross3g Ай бұрын

I appreciate you Kev I been going through this with the FX6 on my 120 when I do water changes

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Glad I could help bro! 😁💪

@Gregg208 Ай бұрын

Great video...I only have a 75 gallon tank.I can't imagine what your water bill is..Once again great video

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! 😁💪

@kadenwilson1539 Ай бұрын

What brand tanks do you recommend for larger size?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Checkout customaquariums.com and tell'm Kaveman sent ya! 😁

@Aylasuki Ай бұрын

I also have the dirt cloud problem, I do stop the filter every time(Oase biomaster) to clean the prefilter chamber.

@3117wayne Ай бұрын

Great video Kev. I never knew it would spit crap back out like that. Learn something new everyday !

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁💪

@AlexanderQuinones-j5n Ай бұрын

Kaveman can I put a pleco in with a iridescent shark ?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

yes sir

@sirgerbilmacintosh9101 Ай бұрын

I have an overflow box so I can't keep my pumps running, but I agree that if possible it's probably better to let them run.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

I know what you mean. The 450 has a sump and those pumps go off almost immediately lol

@dennispeleg7843 Ай бұрын

I use large pre filter sponges on my fx6 intakes. Keeps large debris getting into filter. Never have trapped filter debris back into the tank and i shut them off during 80% water changes. Filters and filter hoses get cleaning every 4 months (roughly when fliw decreases). If debris shoots out the filter when starting back up, then its time for cleaning.

@joshuamcfatridge8878 Ай бұрын

I drain and fill at the same time all left on but my wave makers have it filling at a slower rate than the drain hose works great never a nasty cloud so your draining bad water with good water going in gives a really nice water change

@joshuamcfatridge8878 Ай бұрын

This guy is awesome

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yea thats very effective too...just make sure the water going in is getting the right amount of water conditioner 💪

@MelGardien Ай бұрын

Can you mix auloconara, peackock and tanganyika in 1 aquarium?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

I keep Frontosa with my Malawi fish and they do great. But that doesn’t mean it will work well every time.

@Sammy-be5dc Ай бұрын

Great videos you make bro. you should check out oase canisters if you never heard of it , they are top notch and the heater is in the canister also easy clean , Greetings from serbia 🇷🇸

@AlexK-ew1mo Ай бұрын

I just have one nano tank with a betta. I turn off everything. Mainly because of the heater being plugged into the same strip as the filter. If it were a cold water tank, I'd keep the filter on as long as water is still able to get into the intake.

@homie911ful Ай бұрын

This possible to do with the tidal 110? Because of the surface skimmer vents?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

As long as your water level doesnt drop below the filter intake you dont have to turn it off.

@jamesjamesnet 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video so much.....

@KaveManAquatics 22 күн бұрын

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

@sarahwortham4855 Ай бұрын

Hello I put medication to get rid of snalls that took over my tank. Their gone now after a month. Can I do a big water change the same time I clean my canister and not crash my tank?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Depends on how well established your tank is. If its still immature, under a year old, I wouldnt do both at the same time. Do your big water change and add Carbon to the filter to absorb any medication left overs.

@sarahwortham4855 Ай бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics I've had my tank over 2 years so can I do both?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

@ Yes! Remember not to mess with your bio media too much.

@sarahwortham4855 Ай бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks Kev your such a great help I really appreciate all you do for the aquarium community have a wonderful rest of the weekend.

@theodoreyoung8777 29 күн бұрын

Always appreciate you big bro 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾🫡.

@KaveManAquatics 29 күн бұрын

Appreciate the support, bro! 🙏

@theodoreyoung8777 29 күн бұрын

@ No Problem Thank You. 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾🫡.

@seeingghosts Ай бұрын

Your tank room lights old awesome!!! Thanks for info.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Appreciate that! It's definitely a work in progress lol 💪

@christopherbarnes505 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video very helpful. I learned something.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

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

@faisalbasha Ай бұрын

Great video but not for HOB filters like my case. The suction is almost at the surface with the tidal 75. Therefore I have to turn it off almost right away. The gunky cloud is inevitable.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yea same deal for HOB's. if your water change level goes below the intake, turn it off for sure. At least the tidal can restart itself when water level rises again. Thats a perk 😁

@kallunsheppard2378 Ай бұрын

Love the videos new to the channel I sometimes will put on one of your play lists when I am winding down for the evening. Can't wait to see new videos. I notice you do a lot of shorts but your longer videos are informative and entertaining.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Thank you bro, Glad you're enjoying the channel. I try to mix in shorts to stay active with the content but I do my best to put out weekly long form content as well 😁

@jagindashigh Ай бұрын

hello. how many percentage% water change (4 feet tank) weekly?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

This video will be helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5DYc4GBmq6eqbM

@purkaboo8459 Ай бұрын

hi Kev, i have a question i hope you could answer as there’s so many conflicting information online and i’m looking for a straight forward answer…i’ve been cycling my 17 gallon tank using your prime/stability method and it took 4 days for nitrates to appear at 5ppm then a few hours later or overnight, nitrates are back at 0. is this normal or am i missing something? the tank has 11 fish and there’s 3 plants. great channel, keep it up!

@vestax3 Ай бұрын

hello kev, do we have to put "fish salt" beside prime & stability when cycling new tank ? thanks kev.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Not at all. 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

@jeremymoore450 Ай бұрын

Kev, This is great advice bro. I love the video and you’re always straight to the point no advertisement or sponsorship type stuff. I think I am ready to set up an MBUNA tank myself it’s a 98 gal but it’s 4 ft wide and it is tall so I am going to build rock caves going up. Oh how exciting. Question for you? How many mbuna could I put in that tank and would one Sun Sun HW 3000 be enough filtration or should I put Two?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it bro. I do have to mention my sponsors and advertise my products from time to time, but I try to keep it in moderation 😁 Here's a video to help with your question - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2qyoHicjqd1bNU

@Augieloc Ай бұрын

Hi Kaveman! Before this video I’ve always turned off my intake AND output valve and then unplugged. Is it unnecessary to turn off the output? Can I still do it without it being harmful to the filter in any way?

@KaveManAquatics 29 күн бұрын

Depends on how long you're going to leave the valve closed. If you're doing a quick 10-20 minute water change you dont even have to unplug it. And yes you can close only 1 valve, no need to close both if you're not going to unplug.

@LiveWireKCP Ай бұрын

Would 17 african cichlids be too much to add to a new 75 gallon tank? I have about 200 gallons of filtration running it. All will be males, the same size and different types.

@aprildonnelly5835 Ай бұрын

Whats ur thoughts on refilling the tank as your still emptying it. I personally like to add water the same time im removing water. Some have told me thats a watse of time but i feel like i can take more old water out that way bc then the water level wont ever drop below the filter intake.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Thats an excellent method of removing more old dirty water! As long as you are dechlorinating with something like Seachem Prime AS you fill, you're good to go! 😁💪

@Shilalsworlduk2012 Ай бұрын

I also leave my filter running doing 80% weekly water change because of all the above you mentioned plus it also distracts the cichlids and they won’t stress out and start picking on the weakest one haha😂

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Great point! 🤣

@christophermowery1223 Ай бұрын

Hey Kev I have been having trouble with my penguin 350 filter and I want something different, what should I get for a nice filter , I got a 40 gallon with 10 small African cichlids in it , I don’t wanna be working on it every time I turn around

@scroobydoobie2432 Ай бұрын

Hang on backs can't stay plugged in below the water line indicated on the filter. You might be able to do it with a canister if it doesn't have a minimum water level. My HoB filter I would only be able to lower 1-2 gallons of water before it wouldn't pump water anymore.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

First, not all hang on backs are the same. Second, I mentioned that if your water drops below your intake you should turn it off 😁

@scroobydoobie2432 Ай бұрын

@KaveManAquatics yes I'm aware of that but also the min level is normally above the intake on a majority of you HoB filters so majority of them u cannot leave them running because it will no longer pump the water. Now I can leave my air pump running but I never do this because they are all connected to the same outlet so I just turn them off. I've never had an issue with the fish in doing so either. African cichlid keeper here as well. I do love your tanks though they are beautiful tanks. And love all of you fish 😁

@samperson8787 Ай бұрын

Kaveman. Quickly. 220 gallon. 40 or so African cichlids. I have two fx6, an aqua clear 110 ,Internal filter. Water clarity not quite where I want it. Should I drop one fx6 and get a sump? What size?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Not at all, you have plenty of filtration to have crystal clear water. Could be other reasons preventing your clarity. I cover them all in my short and sweet book. Check it out here - bit.ly/clearH2O

@slamboy66 Ай бұрын

I mark all of my tanks for max water changes to keep filters running and not expose horizontal heaters

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Another good thing to keep in mind, especially when doing big water changes 💪

@mr.c7076 Ай бұрын

Hello Kaveman.When should you do a partial water change after your new African Cichlid peacock tank has been running? I am considering the biological filter being established. Thanks and keep up the good work. I'm a subscriber.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

You should start water changing regularly once your tank has cycled. This video will be helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXfZnZKBhNR3hrc

@mr.c7076 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your reply.

@JordanLamb-ml8bk Ай бұрын

Is there any way I can contact you about my aquarium I have a few questions about my filter

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

There's many ways to contact me 😁 - kavemanaquatics.com/contact

@JordanLamb-ml8bk Ай бұрын

@ so I recently bought a new stand for my 75 gallon fish tank and did a 100% water change (it was to heavy to lift with the amount of rocks and water ) but I couldn’t seem to find my algae water anywhere and it’s been 3 weeks and still haven’t found him it’s like he vanished

@paulouzman7267 Ай бұрын

I turn my filter off during water changes as i dont want a soaking if working in the tank. They are only off for an hour and never have issues with oxygen depletion. I also never have issues with junk coming our of the filter when i turn it back on (Oase biomaster).

@josepolanco1228 Ай бұрын

A lot of common sense info , one would think thanks. Always great info

@chanceburns121 Ай бұрын

I like to shut mine off and close the valves so I keep the hoses and filter primed

@ToledoPitbull Ай бұрын

This is why I stick with good ol sponge filters! Cheap and easy to maintain. No worrying about clouding up your tank during water changes. People say "But the water in your tank doesn't stay as clear" I call BS! My tanks are as clear as clear can be!

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Sponge filters are an excellent form of filtration! I have plenty of videos about them too 😁

@AQUARIUMFREAK123 Ай бұрын

I just saw one of your video shorts The end of this design hits at the stroke of midnight! .. Was this an AQUA DECORE BACKGROUND that the silicone glue gave way and it floated to the top ? can you explain what happened and what can be done about this ?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yes the silicone wasnt applied correctly initially. This happened before. So silicone is worse the second time around. You should be able to comment on that short without a problem. Everyone else is....

@michaeltruman3063 Ай бұрын

Hello caveman I'm one of your biggest fans I just want to ask you a quick question about what you're saying about not turning off the filter I only have a 406 canister filter but I do my water changes or should I shut mine off if you don't mind texting me back to let me know I follow you religiously

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

If water goes below your filter intake then yes you should turn it off. If not, then you dont have to.

@sunbear76re Ай бұрын

I leave it off to keep the pressure in the lines😂 I hate trying to get it started. But never had a problem with this method y’all’s fish will be safe with a 30-40 minute water change

@sunbear76re Ай бұрын

I definitely unplug the heaters tho, they burn out or bust or crack leaving them on n touching cooler water ect. But yea hope this helps too😊

@rahimkhakee7750 Ай бұрын

Awesome video Kev! (just a little note), when you are filling up the water, remember to put prime and stability, before you put the water. It has happened!🤣

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yes Sir! We can all easily get distracted and forget that important part! Myself included! 🤣

@BerniceNunez Ай бұрын

Hi kev I have a 125 gallon aquarium set up with 2 fx6 2 wave makers and a heater I have araganite sand when I added weter I added Seachem prime Seachem stability and Seachem buffer and chiclid lake salt I’ve had the tank filtering now for 5 weeks I was only able to add stability to the tank 4 times I know the bottle says to add it for seven days straight but I ran out I’ve tested my water and it says i don’t have nitrates what should I do should I get more stability and add more until it says I have nitrates or what do you recommend I do thank you kev

@linh811 Ай бұрын

I unplug everything. Water plus electricity. I also disconnect battery when doing electrical work on cars.

@poochy8961 Ай бұрын

Depends on your aquarium set up but your aquarium shouldn't get dirty like that on a water change I'll leave that for you to explain. keep up the good work

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

You may want to re-watch and look for the part where I explain why I did it on purpose. 😁

@terrig5492 Ай бұрын

Ok I have 3 tanks .. 75 gal and 2 -30 gal … I am having trouble with one of my 30 gal tanks for months now. It’s always the same problem. My nitrites 0 , nitrates 0 and Ph are great . The problem , my ammonia is going up .50- 1.00 ppm . I do partial water changes , use prime and stability . I have taken my fish out and put them in my quarantine tank. I replaced everything in the tank and started fresh . Cycled the tank and added 2 small fish and bam it’s doing the same exact thing again. I have well water and have a whole house filter in place . I also had my house water tested it’s fine . Why is this happening?

@lukematthias9061 Ай бұрын

You ever gonna try stingrays again?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Just waiting for the funds to allow it. A lot of projects happening simultaneously 😁

@lukematthias9061 Ай бұрын

@ waiting to see how your experience goes. Eventually I’d like to get one too but would rather see how someone more experienced does it first

@KnotV84 Ай бұрын

Great video as always fam appreciate the knowledge you continue to share with us

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Appreciate the love fam! As always! 🙏

@irecruitfish7410 Ай бұрын

Got out of fish game 5 years ago but with this channels advice on water changes I got back in this year. This is a solid video as I always thought the surface agitation was too much since I'm running 2 fx6s. I do 50% water changes but will leave the filter on next time around. Thanks Kev!

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Welcome back to the hobby bro! Glad I could help😁💪

@albertmulligan1667 Ай бұрын

Hey my boy you got something on the side of your hair. Love your videos!!!!

@albertmulligan1667 Ай бұрын

I usually just leave my airstones on👍☝️

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

I noticed

@petercooper5777 Ай бұрын

Don't forget about heater

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

That’ll be for another video lol

@mitymac Ай бұрын

i keep sponge filters in every tank on a separate power unit for in case (when😂) i forget to plug the filters in

@mitymac Ай бұрын

heaters stay on at the bottom

@mjkirch100 27 күн бұрын

With such large water changes, how big is your water heater? Or do you have a tankless?

@KaveManAquatics 27 күн бұрын

Remember you’re not using as much “hit water heater” water as you are cold. A little hot makes warm water 😁

@mjkirch100 27 күн бұрын

@KaveManAquatics cool, thanks Kev. I didn't know that. I've got a 40gal water heater and doing about 70% water changes on my 125 & 29gal tanks has always made me think. Love the videos as always! 🍻

@cagiva03 Ай бұрын

1 advise is to stop the filter when filling up with tap water with Chlorine. The anti-chlorine will not be able be 100% effective to treat the entire tanks because it has not yet reach all corners of the tank yet. Once the entire tank is filled up, if you have wave makers, turn them on first to let the entire mix well (or you can use your hand to give a good stir)l so that the anti chlorine can do its job first before switching back on the power of the filters. This is to ensure the bacteria colony stays unharmed in the process of introducing tap water in the tank.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Not necessary. Chlorine doesn’t impact bacteria instantly. While water conditioner does instantly neutralize chlorine and chloramine. I add Prime directly in the tank while filling every water change for 10 years. Try it 😁

@bensalem8032 Ай бұрын

@@cagiva03 i treat the water before I add it to the tank with buckets

@christ806 Ай бұрын

Nice 1 Kaveman,,, I do the same with filters on but just reduce the flow rate 😉👍

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yea that works too! 😁💪

@Trentoakey Ай бұрын

Yeah id leave them on if i didnt have a 350 gallon with built in overflows into my canisters filters when the water gets below the overflows id just be sucking air into my filters

@wesstaff2493 Ай бұрын

Or just have a large sponge filter with a strong air pump going while you do a water change.....then you can turn the other filters off.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Not the point. Sometimes you dont have to or want to turn your filter off.

@keepamerica2astrong280 Ай бұрын

K Man !! U da man brother !

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Appreciate the love bro!🙏

@bookmouse2719 Ай бұрын

I know, it's awful.....I let the pump keep going when I do small changes.....I only have a problem with one fish tank.

@S2K_World-G Ай бұрын

Thanks kev whatch all video through the end 💯💯💯🇬🇧🐬

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

My pleasure bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊

@shemeckajohnson4251 Ай бұрын

New here and thank you for all the helpful videos. Your recommendations for equipment is always spot on! I notice that when you do your water changes you put tap water straight in and then dose. Obviously it works for you but is it safe for all fish? I thought immediate untreated tap water harms fish or is this only certain fish? Thank you! 😊

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Welcome to the fam! First let me say, I appreciate your support with your membership! 😁 Many think, including myself for a long time, that chlorine has an immediate effect on your fish. It doesn't. So dosing your water conditioner like Seachem Prime directly into he tank as it fills is perfectly fine because Prime instantly works against chlorine. Dosing the tank as it fills will be a game changer for you 😁💪

@Traedavis112 Ай бұрын

DAMN I just did this yesterday!! I turned it off and when I turned it back on, ALL KINDS of shit flowed in the tank

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

After this video now you know what to do 😁

@MrMugsyrny Ай бұрын

I've always wanted a fish tank but i had tried it for a year and spend so much money for my fish to die because of bad ph balance. I purchased so many testers and kits and treatments but the fish kept dying. So I said scew it and stopped bur i loved it for a year. But no videos or help from the pet stores helped me.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that bro! I promise if you watch my beginners playlist you'll learn what went wrong and you'll know exactly how to succeed! 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

@CorbLowIII Ай бұрын

Watch kevs videos and your fish will thrive

@AKJBubbles Ай бұрын

I can echo what has been said below, use kevs videos, you can not fail if you do. I have gone from a total newbie, to now raising fry because my fish are so happy and healthy. As for your ph, this one is fickle especially when starting out with a new / young tank. When your cycling process is kicked off, you may find your ph buffer is very low right from the start (depending on where you live). The acidity increase as the cycle progresses will eat into any ph buffer you have. If your ph drops below 7.0, your beneficial bacteria (aOB) will stall in reproduction. The best way to overcome this is to find out what your gh and kh is right out of the tap. Then, pop a bag of crushed coral into your filter as chemical media. This will stabilise your ph whilst you cycle your tank and give your beneficial bacteria the stable parameters to reach its full potentional and levels to accommodate the bioload in your aquarium. Once your tank is fully cycled, introduce fish (and any wood for that matter) slowly, to ensure your bacteria increases with the new load appropriately and still keeping a watchful eye on your ph. But your crushed coral will keep things stable for you. I use crushed coral in a bag inside my fluval filters as it flushes through the system faster. You can also use larger chunks ( placed in a soft bag) and popped directly into your tank. The reason i mention soft bag is that coral can be rough and jagged which could potentially harm some nosy fish which most are. I hope this helps.

@Tropicaltip Ай бұрын

@@MrMugsyrny were you using ph buffers and trying to change the ph balance of the water coming from your faucets? Because that can cause even more stress to fish than just leaving the ph level alone. I’ve had bettas, community tanks and now cichlids with no issues about ph

@reggie2803 Ай бұрын

If you watch Kev’s videos for beginners you will soon have your problems resolved. He drops the knowledge.

@bensalem8032 Ай бұрын

I never turn my filters off

@genea118 Ай бұрын

I have to HOB on my 75 gallon. Unfortunately, they both have water-lines and when doing a water change, the water would go way lower than their lines. Thus, I have to turn them off before I even start.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yes with HOB's thats always going to happen. With some HOB's you also have to add water into it to get it to start running again. If you have that type, I highly suggest you check out the Seachem Tidal and you'll never have to do that again 😁 - kaveman-aquatics.myshopify.com/products/seachem-tidal-55-hob-filter

@katherinerand1892 Ай бұрын

So happy I saw this. I never knew this! I always turned it off and won’t do it again!

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Glad I could help! 😁💪

@smudaly Ай бұрын

You been a source of truth Kev!

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Thank you bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel!

@ccrriiss1 Ай бұрын

I use Seachem Clarity after all my water changes to immediately clear up any detritus when I start up my filters again.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Another great option, especially if you are doing a big water change!

@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique Ай бұрын

Off only if it’s a Fluval Aqua Clear ☝️ Because they will burn out 🤣

@hpowerftw1390 Ай бұрын

at the moment i have a 55 gallon tank where i have goldfish and angels and other fish on one side and on the other side with a divideri have 2 oscar babys and a blood parrot but my water is never clear what should i do and would i need to separate from tanks ?

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yes you will need to separate them eventually. 1 adult oscar needs about 75 gallons alone. Your water could be cloudy for many reasons. My book on getting crystal clear water can definitely help! 😁 It's short, to the point, and covers all the causes and solutions for cloudy water. Grab the eBook for free or purchase the Paperback. I promise you won't be disappointed! Check it out here - bit.ly/clearH2O

@lorisheheen2198 Ай бұрын

Great video Kev! Always informative, interesting and helpful! Appreciate all you do! I cringed when I saw the cloud of yuk go in the tank!😂 ❤

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

I really had to think about doing it to my own tank, but I had to get the shot. I hope my fish forgive me 🤣🤣

@rahimkhakee7750 Ай бұрын

Awesome video Kev! (just a little note), when you are filling up the water, remember to put prime and stability, before you put the water. It has happened!🤣

@lorisheheen2198 Ай бұрын

@KaveManAquatics 😂❤️❣️

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Yes Sir! We can all easily get distracted and forget that important part! Myself included! 🤣

@AKJBubbles Ай бұрын

Yeah, that was a sore one!

@paolosanchez2927 Ай бұрын

Gargling is how I felt watching the Tyson fight last night.

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

BBAHAHAHAHA...you are not alone my bro!

@MrBmxbrawler Ай бұрын

Why the hell does Father Fish preach, No water changes! ??

@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын

Cause he sells Plants 🤣

@icarlsw34 Ай бұрын

Because his method is lots and lots of plants with few fish and not feeding much. So he can get away without them water changes. Whenever fr fish says something it's in the context of his methods.

@ygamermobile2701 Ай бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics I mean it depends on which fish you plan on keeping for example the more micro fish like guppies and even cherry shrimp prefer the no water change side (and they tolerate plants unlike cichlids) but on the other side goldfish and cichlids do poop ALOT and don't tolerate plants so yeah it depends on the fish and love your videos btw!