Things you MUST do before filling your fish tank. (sort of)

[@FishShopMatt]

Put your things to do before filling an aquarium under this comment. That way we can all help the fishkeeping family!

[@rettag2020]

Hey everyone!!! Make sure any and all fish are compatible and will fit in the tank size you have chosen 😊

[@remcobazuin872]

Check if you have all tools, equipment, buckets in range and in an orderly place. At least before you start doing stuff, it will get messy as you go along

[@apollow4153]

Maybe do a dark start before planting, to prevent plant melt.

[@user-ro8qo1cc2j]

Leak test. It's not likely a new tank will leak, but if it does better to find out before you've put the substrate and decor into it.

[@andreagalda28]

Don't forget to glue down the wood before adding the water! Side note... your dogs are gorgeous 😍

[@willhodgson3435]

You and MD have been a huge inspiration in the hobby for myself. Going to be doing a large overhaul on my 120 planted here in a couple months. Thanks for what you do!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you Buddy very kind of you! Good luck with the overhaul!!!

[@willhodgson3435]

Absolutely, look forward to every video!

[@angiebear8727]

Oh how fun. Best wishes! I’m totally jealous. Trying to talk my partner into letting me get a 100 gallon(or larger) tank. Wish me luck 🍀 😂

[@willhodgson3435]

@@angiebear8727 Good luck, thankfully my fiancé enjoys the tank. Won’t like the money I’m about to drop though. Thankfully I got the acrylic tank with sump and all equipment for free

[@fishfishfish9837]

True true! If it wasn't for their videos I would still be using only gravel substrates in my planted tanks!! Lol

[@jasonhannen739]

I keep adding fish before the water. Gets me every time. 😂😂😂

[@FishShopMatt]

That is definitely the wrong way round hahaha

[@bobfromthebell]

This is a great video that anyone starting their first tank (and probably second with hindsight) should watch and take note of. I can personally vouch for setting up plugs, cables etc having had to very very carefully ease a 200L cabinet aquarium away from the wall while my wife fed a skimmer cable down the back. No fish in the tank but still sketchy as heck!

[@rich1651]

This is exactly what I was looking for... a checklist before I set up my next tank... by the way, no one tells you, when you get into this hobby, you'll need/want more than one tank!

[@Paul-li9hq]

One more thing to add... Make sure your floor will take the weight. A friend of mine who lived on the Malvern Hills set up a beautiful six foot aquarium... His house was on three floors, basically going down the side of the mountain, so only the ground floor had a solid concrete base. He set the tank up on the floor above. A little while later, he could see that 'solid' timber beams of the ceiling below where the tank was sitting were visibly sagging! Needless to say, he had to strip the entire tank down- then move it to the ground floor, which provided suitably firm foundations for such a monstrous aquarium (6×2×2 feet).

[@BLUEGREEN65]

Very important! I live in an old apartment, on the second floor, and it’s in the lease that if you have an aquarium, it can’t be any bigger than 20 gallons. I sure wish I could have a 40 gallon breeder tank though because I would love to have 2 Black Moor Goldfish. But I do love my 20 gallon. 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh my word that is scary

[@malcolmcrotty3387]

Also if you are using a HOB filter make sure the tank is far enough away from the wall to accommodate it, maybe add some additional space because you might decide to buy a different one sometime in the future.

[@angiebear8727]

First thing to do before filling your tank isssss filling your tank. Lol. To check for leaks of course. Had one I just trusted wouldn’t leak. Had perfect location, substrate, hard scape, plants, ect all ready and set up. Filled it annnd ooops 😂❤ Not a mistake I will make again. Good list Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! That's an interesting one that I have never thought of!

[@angiebear8727]

@@FishShopMatt anytime. Only thought of it due to personal experience. 😆 leak was on the bottom and I had to rip up fresh plants, remove hard scape and substrate and clean it in order to fix the silicone. Such a pain

[@Mr.J0n3s]

Imagine taking a good doggy nap with your best mate, and this guy comes in with a camera, scoops you away and starts yapping 🤣They were like "wtf is going on?!" 😂 Anyway, great video Matt, great to share the small things we all have learned on the journey in fish keeping so others dont have to experience the same 💪

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha thank you!!!

[@GenXHeart]

Perfect timing Matt! Thank you for making this video! I did purchase my first tank back into the hobby as an adult but I haven't touched it yet, I've just been sitting at the kitchen table playing with rocks. 😂 (My kids think I'm nuts!) You and MD make it look so easy but you both have also been the biggest source of encouragement. I really appreciate you both!

[@FishShopMatt]

That's amazing to hear! Don't think too much and have fun!!!

[@GenXHeart]

@@FishShopMatt I'll try! 😅

[@marcuswhitmore6622]

Pleased you are still doing your own thing away from MD aswell. Like your content. I went out and removed some leaves from my ponds the other day, the water was so cold. 🥶 definitely better dealing with the aquariums inside.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Yeah I need to get out and do some maintenance, especially as I want to do some more pond related stuff next year for the channel!

[@Shakodancer16]

I’ve recently lost my mojo when ick came through and wiped my 40 gallon to the point of no return even with my interventions. My nanos are thriving with so many babies but the large tank I feel defeated. But with you and MD it makes me feel like resetting it up and going again ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Yep don't let it get you down sometimes the rubbish bits do get us down but remember all the fun you had with it!

[@ambystomaguy5825]

I was going to suggest you start a beginners' playlist or series, but I can see you've already done that! I watch MD for art and fun, but I watch you, both here and on MD's channel for information. The two of you have revived my passion for the hobby. Thank you! I don't know if you're comfortable with it, but a video on larger turtles, like sliders could be interesting. They're super challenging to raise correctly, there is a lot of misinformation out there, but they're readily available.

[@FishShopMatt]

I thought I already had a section on my channel but evidently not so will be filling it over the next few months. I do love turtles and it's something the channel might grow into.

[@stoutlager6325]

Recently setting up a 20 gallon I was about to go buy wood to build a stand but thought I would poke around and see if I had anything appropriate first. In storage it turns out I did. An old tv stand. Very old. Around about 30 years old built to hold large CRT television. It was perfect size and easily able to handle double the weight of a full 20g.

[@TitanSummers]

I am putting shrimp in my first tank and have decided to cap the soil with shell grit for birds. As a calcium sorce.

[@glassboxfish]

Boiling driftwood CAN get rid of tannins, it just depends on how much tannins the wood has inside and how long you boil for. I don't mind tannins so I usually boil it long enough so that the tank won't become blackwater and to disinfect the wood from any parasites/pathogens hidden inside.

[@Timsfreshwatertanks]

Excellent info for all. Even seasoned fish keepers get complacent in the things they do. So, as I see it, watching videos like this reminds us to be mindful of these things we tend to overlook sometimes. ✌️🦐🐟🤙

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@steviesfishandplants]

I’d love to see a video about your pond sometime.

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh don't worry once spring rolls around we will be getting down and dirty in some more pond content and also a few builds!!!

[@steviesfishandplants]

Can’t wait 👍🏻

[@badstreff]

I loved your earlier reminders about labelling plugs and even inlet/outlet pipes. Nothing worse that trying and failing to unplug something and it's always the last bloody plug you try 🙂 Another awesome vid Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

I still haven't labeled all my plugs! Glad you found it useful.

[@DashDrones]

Definitely plan ahead, make sure you can fit an extension socket behind the tank/unit. Ensure you have enough room to clean the back. Then put soil, sand, plants, then add fish a few days later

[@FishShopMatt]

Yep spot on!!!

[@dfwlurking123]

Hi Matt - I found your channel through MD. I love your chemistry on that channel and I like that you have this channel to really let your knowledge of fish keeping shine! Look forward to watching many more videos!

[@carolebraswell982]

Can't thank you enough for this informational video!

[@genielewis7659]

I would love to see a video about your pond!

[@stellapye]

Thank you so much Matt ...

[@BristolianDazz]

Some great thoughts there Matt, I scaped my tank with aqua soil capped it with sand, it looked great. A few months later after seeing you and MD put loads of Corydoras in a tank, I thought hmmm I want some of them, then it suddenly dawned on me.... oh they are going to dig the soil up. So I emptied the tank and put the soil in those bags MD uses and hey presto, so worth thinking about what fish your going to put in your tank before you just throw the substrate in. 🤣👍

[@FishShopMatt]

Yep totally agree with that, they will certainly go rummaging in the substrate.

[@patriciafuller1556]

I would love to see some axolotl keeping tips! Love seeing them in the background : D

[@FishShopMatt]

Coming soon!

[@simianlife5949]

There are a couple of weeks of the year before and after the winter solstice where the morning sun hits my tank before the lights come on. I know this is a textbook "no-no" but it's rather glorious when it happens and I haven't had any real issues with algae.

[@FishShopMatt]

Aquarium fish do look stunning under natural sunlight. It's no great issue as long as you don't mind the algae that may come with it.

[@barbarastrohmenger6123]

You can have plants without planting substrate. You can use the epiphytic plants ( plants with rhizomes) that you put on pieces of wood or rocks. I have loads of live plants in my tank that don't need planting substrate.

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely you can I've got plans for a complete epiphyte tank soon!

[@barbarastrohmenger6123]

@@FishShopMatt Great. Can't wait to see it!!

[@heckster8017]

I enjoy watching your videos Matt. Unrelated to fish keeping is the opinion that if you crack an egg there will be a Dalmation hair in it. As a former owner of two until 2010 and having moved three times, I still find a stray white hair on occasion. They will never leave you no matter how clean your house is. My girls lived to be 14 and 15yrs and I miss them to this day. Thank you for including yours in this video.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha this is so true! They're lovely dogs I've rescued 5 Dalmatians and will probably continue to do so.

[@apollow4153]

This comes in perfect, i was about to fill my tank up tomorrow❤️

[@FishShopMatt]

Exciting times have fun tomorrow!

[@like17badgers]

btw, if you DO need to run wires or hook up whatever, you can take a wire clothes hanger, undo the twisted metal bit, then use that to gaff the wire out the side from behind the tank. learned that one from electronics installation

[@FishShopMatt]

That's a nice little trick to use.

[@GeminiBridge]

Great video! I like to make a checklist for the steps building the hard scape in the tank. There’s so many things you can easily forget. Learn as you go!

[@FishShopMatt]

Great tip!

[@MandyJane123700]

Lots of great advice! Good luck, and have fun to anyone about to set up their first tank. (also, the dogs are so cute)

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@hairyscuba]

Love watching yourself an MD, have helped me realise what I needed to do. Still slot of hit an miss but getting there..... I think haha

[@FishShopMatt]

You will always make mistakes it's part of fishkeeping. At least this way I maybe able to stop you making some hahaha.

[@hairyscuba]

@@FishShopMatt yep learnt from my mistakes and always appreciate any tips and or tricks I can pick up along the way. I recently got myself some albino corydoras after watching yourself and MD, which is working out awesomely and gives my tank more activity

[@TheRealTMar]

Most matching aquarium cabinets are also very nice! I'm happy with my matching Juwel kit! :) Definitely get a matching cabinet with the medium and larger tanks. A small Superfish tank on an Ikea cabinet, that's probably fine.

[@FishShopMatt]

I totally agree!

[@mrek2068]

Brilliant advice Matt. I've been a tropical fish keeper for 40 years + now, and I'm always learning. Love you and MD, and your videos.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@mrek2068]

@FishShopMatt Very well deserved. You and MD have provided me with so much brilliant knowledge, and your videos are not only inspiring but are also so much fun.

[@Shane-ps3rn]

Tank tip make sure your floor can take set weight of tank and water . Mostly affects floorboards and big tanks

[@ivanDaThug]

Next time,, I'll add insulation on the back and possible the sides to keep the heat in. Save a little on the electricity bill, especially this time of the year. Shouldn't be visible behind a background or if you've painted a surface.

[@FishShopMatt]

I have done that before and it does seem to help.

[@yashtapase3821]

14:05 yes i also soak the wood that is going going to scape next month rather than glue on rocks Because i need those rocks clean to use in future in any tanks or ponds. And plus u can change the scape by playing woods in the tank while maintenance 😅.

[@FishShopMatt]

Nice!!! Yeah I do like changing stuff round sometimes too.

[@melissadalke6548]

Big fan from Canada ! 🇨🇦 the dry planting is just something I haven’t been able to manage 😂 I have to have water in my tank first

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah I normally do too, until I looked back at my last scape and realised I didn't hahaha

[@G_Ham_fish]

Great advise

[@shel.b.1090]

Cheers Matt that was very interesting and a good reminder for us all xxx

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@uniquepieces7365]

Hey Matt, could you do a video on algae types, how to get rid of (or not) Like what is Beard algae? I've had a white jelly like substance encasing new wood, does anything eat this? etc. Love your videos, thanks mate

[@BLUEGREEN65]

Great tips! I have a gravel substrate and when I wanted to add plants, I put glass containers with the planting substrate for my planted plants and then put a little gravel on top. Set the planted container in the aquarium slowly as not to disturb the planting substrate. The plants are doing awesome! Then I also have Anubias and Java Fern which don’t need to be planted. Then I add liquid fertilizer about twice a month. 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

That's a cool idea!!! I suppose you could use all sorts of containers that way!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

@@FishShopMatt Hey Matt , depending on the plants , I have been enjoying Eco Complete mixed w SEACHEM $and & TROPICA nutrition capsules most of the plants are right as the Stratum in my other aquarium. So aquarium gravel with root tabs and preventative hoovering more frequently is all good ? 🌊💡

[@sophia3a9]

Oh, never knew you had your own channel, What a pleasant surprise. When ever i saw you with MD, i used to wonder why you don't start your own. You are knowledgeable enough and have a good genuine personality. Hope your channel gets successful.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hello and welcome!

[@dylanmason1867]

i'd like to suggest in these times of high electric prices even before filling your tank you select the right sized tank for your budget , in the winter your heater will be working harder than the spring / summer !!!! For instance Matt how much electric per day would you say a jewel rio 180 uses per day ???? Great video Matt

[@Iget_wet]

great content, about to first time scape a tank myself

[@FishShopMatt]

Exciting times! Good luck on your first scape!

[@JJLewin1]

Great advice Matt, we have all made mistakes and anything that helps people get it right first time has to be good.

[@Foogle..]

Great video 🙂 I'll save this for when it's time for me to setup my own fish tank, thanks Matt. ♥

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!!!

[@dougsholly9323]

Where were you a year and a half ago!?! My first tank, I set up and after filling realized for some reason it wasn't sitting level. Luckily, I could fill past the plastic rim so you can't tell. But recently I set up a second tank. This time I took time to make sure it was level... yay! Then I filled it up before I put on my backer. Ugh...

[@iworthship]

That's true Matt, I wish that I watched your video before i setup my tank. But not it's impossible to redo it.

[@MrJbassrw]

You are the man Matt. Thanks for all the advice and inspiration

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@senseiross8498]

What are the little cubes Matt, intrigued to say the least...

[@FishShopMatt]

I forgot they were there. They're ceramic shrimp cubes that I'm maturing for a new project.

[@gregwilson5910]

Great advice Matt, simple things easy to forget even for an experienced fish keeper 😂

[@michaelagostino3483]

Beautiful dogs. Love Dalmatians.

[@TelTunes]

nice tips Matt. Sure these are necessary. absolutely. Any advice for tanks and stands on carpet floors?

[@genx156]

How dare you plonk yourself on our snoozing sofa & then complain we're in the way 🤣🤣 My female Husky has the same attitude - love it 😁

[@Dannyturpinfitness]

Great video, in your element here and getting much more confident In front of the camera! Well done

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks so much!

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Thank you, Matt!! I am redoing a planted tank this weekend. I hate how it turned. No fish yet. Just plants, hardscape and sand/dirt. Anyway, your tips will help me before I refill it. Thanks. Gina

[@stephencox6012]

Need to talk about the difference between hard water and soft water and what a difference it makes to planted tanks. I believe that hard water areas have less co2 than soft water so makes planted tanks a bit harder to do. Would love your take on this.

[@FishShopMatt]

Great suggestion I will write it on my list of videos to do.

[@stephencox6012]

@FishShopMatt very much appreciated, I think those two different water makes such a difference in the tank.

[@piraticalmoustache7181]

I'm far from an expert but I have 8.2-8.5 ph liquid rock well water and I only have difficulty with red plants.

[@blacksaber79]

As someone who is brand new to the hobby, my suggestion would be make sure you have enough substrate for a planted tank. I'm literally about to put mine in. And hopefully, I have enough for my tank 😅

[@englishtime5327]

My aquarium is next to a window in my living room. As the window faces north, I only get light first thing in the morning. This means it doesn't cause algae problems. The benefit of being near the window means I can do all my maintenance through the window from the garden, including syphoning out water, refilling, and plant trimming without making any mess indoors.

[@Shmu22]

It can't be that cold ... here in Canada we have snow and below zero temps ... but I do enjoy your videos

[@FishShopMatt]

No it's not that cold, I snowboarded in a place called mount panorama (I think) and your cold is definitely colder than our cold hahaha

[@lynnrobertson4657]

Thanks for some helpful advice ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Happy to help!

[@lemonlizard1]

I've totally done this. Made a bunch of mistakes, filled the tank, and haven't seen good results. Luckily I have more experience now and am getting ready to completely reset the tank

[@billbush1270]

Your dogs are as cooperative as my cats.

[@cynthiabartolomey8454]

Very helpful-as usual!

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad to hear it!

[@Babyluthi]

Excellent vid. Gorgeous dogs🙂💙

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@juliepidd-lv8qx]

Thanks for doing a video like this.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you liked it!

[@juliepidd-lv8qx]

@@FishShopMatt I d love to start a fish tank only there's so much confusion for the right information how do you source your information? I find that there is a lot of contradiction which I find confusing. I d like to do gain as much information as possible I ve been watching KZbin videos to gain knowledge but feel confused as I d hate to loose any fish by doing the wrong things. I ve been watching yours and MD videos.

[@whatever9554]

Personally I prefer unfertilized substrates 🤔 Different plants have different nutrient requirements, really slow-growing ones usually prefer very little fertilizer. When the substrate is unfertilized I have a blank canvas and can just stick root tabs wherever I like, and I can control the amount I add, it can be anything from none to many.

[@IamLastRights]

I am going to invest in my first tank this Xmas and this was really helpful. I’ve been into my local fish shop and there is loads of other equipment. What are the other essentials? Thinking things like nets, buckets etc?

[@FishShopMatt]

I made a shopping list video for everything you could ever need. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2PQp4iui9l_hpIsi=kJpARPd1xLCb1Uij You won't need all of it straight away but at least it gives you the list.

[@IamLastRights]

@@FishShopMatt thank you!

[@bonnieconner804]

If you do it right does not turn your water brown or murky, if you caping the muddy dirt with the rinsed wet sand and gently put the water in the tank and trying not to disturbing the sand.

[@user-hx6xp5eg1t]

Great videos Matt. Love your amd MDs channels. I have a 300 gallon 9ft tank which I have built a very sturdy stand for, but wondering what to use as the mat under it for a tank that size/weight. Also if there are any 1-2mm gaps anywhere will the stand need adjusting or will a mat works to equalise the support. Many thanks in advance

[@clementbellande8720]

Cheers from France ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Bonjour! 👋

[@clementbellande8720]

@@FishShopMatt Bonjour Matt. I enjoy your videos very much. Cheers for all your shared knowledge

[@Drazorig2]

My biggest mistake was setting my tank on a console table behind my sofa which is opposite to my floor to ceiling balcony door/window. Algea every other day due to mass ambient lighting....

[@FishShopMatt]

More amano shrimp hahaha. But it is tricky to control when you have that much light.

[@neth77]

He gets to the point at 2:46 Still love ya Matt.

[@Chompchompyerded]

Here is the order in which I do things: first, I place the fish down. Then I put down the substrate on top of the fish. Next I put the Rocks and hardscape on. Then, if I happen to have a birthday cake around, I put a slice of cake on the top. Then I pour the amount of water the tank holds. All that done, I put the plants wherever I can find a space for them, including in the birthday cake. Last, but not least, lay the tank on top of the whole mess. I don't ever see the fish, but I know they're happy, because if they weren't, they'd dig out, right?

[@FishShopMatt]

Sounds perfect 👍

[@adamworley196]

Everybody loves cake, even the plants.

[@Chompchompyerded]

@@adamworley196 Then let them eat cake!

[@NinniAquariums]

I work in a pet store, and the absolute majority of problems "my" costumers have is from buying the wrong fish. They buy fish that will eat each other or needs really different type of water/temperature/whatever or they buy too big/many fish for a small aquarium. I have many, many times told people that no, I won't sell this fish to them because of that, but I know that many pet stores sells anything to anyone who pays enough money and then the costumers go out online to search for help when things go bad. I wish that people start thinking about what type of aquarium they can have and then(!) try to see what kind of fish is suitable, instead of staring with one fish and try to get it into some kind of water...

[@FishShopMatt]

I can feel your frustration all we can do is educate, we have the same problem. The more I do we can give them the less likely they are to make these mistakes.

[@thedude7319]

you would be surprised how much a 'flimsy' set of legs can hold. also people have to understand especially with Ikea at the moment most of their tablesurfaces aren"t real wood but hive cardboard. but if you just add some woodenplanks it tends to hold a lot of mass

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely with a little work they are fine!

[@yashtapase3821]

I really like the outro with your dogs 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha thank you!

[@chadalca17]

hahaha, my first fish tank while I lived in England was on top of a tv stand above a t.v. thinking back probably not the best place to put a tank. hey i was 10, we didn't have the internet to get people calling me out on putting 15 gallons of water above a t.v. and my parents didn't think much of it either

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha that's amazing, the things I did in my early years of fishkeeping were not too different to be fair

[@marct138]

Your house is all windows? Ironic, you live in a terrarium lol :)

[@FishShopMatt]

Maybe I should fill it with water hahaha

[@antemercep8844]

One more tip. Don't let your wife see how much you paid for the aquarium, equipment... and specially rocks and driftwood 😇

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha or husband I've known a lot of aquascaping ladies with the same issue

[@charlestaylor7245]

Hi Matt. Great vid. Just scaped an aqua Marin 900 and was a little off level in one corner. Managed to get pretty close to bang on with some underlay under the corner of the cabinet but theres now a small gap between the cabinet and the floor in the middle. Do you think this will be ok? Thanks

[@fishfishfish9837]

How about CO2...more videos on how to setup CO2 in the tank would be great...to many videos on function of CO2 in the aquarium, and not a lot on setup explaining how to actually do it. 😊 Good video!

[@gailtenaglia4398]

The dogs forget they are not the lord and master . Lol

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha my two definitely think they are.

[@str4wb3rry.fr3m1n3t]

I’ve heard that Indian almond leaves are good for bettas, but don’t know when I should put it in. Should I do it after I’ve cycled the tank for a few weeks ??

[@edilley]

Every tank I've ever put together(15+), I always forget to put the background on 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

Always the way, it's an easy thing to overlook.

[@thewrxshop8213]

Ive filled up a tank and had it to close to the wall for the hob filter

[@alexboardman4167]

When you talk about rinsing the gravel/sand/rocks etc before placing them in, are you okay to rinse them in un-treated water? Or does that need to be treated as well?

[@FishShopMatt]

No untreated is fine as it will be such a small amount left on the object

[@alexboardman4167]

@@FishShopMattthank you!

[@amayanut]

You’re awesome.

[@FishShopMatt]

And so are you!!!

[@KirstyG1]

What are the little square things at the bottom of the tetra tank?

[@jamiejohnson1157]

What are the white bags people use to put their aqua soil in if needed?

[@FishShopMatt]

They're mesh bags, some people use them for vegetables or washing clothes. If you search Amazon for filter media bags they will come up. Just check the sizing.

[@jamiejohnson1157]

@FishShopMatt indeed they do! Thanks a lot. 😃 Keep up the great work.

[@arvika_j]

Does the tank lid have to be open for the fish to breathe fresh air? Or is there an air conditioner that I can use?

[@susandevinney5867]

Stand far enough from the wall for the electrical plug

[@FishShopMatt]

That's a must!

[@susandevinney5867]

For me its call my son to make it work

[@TheApocalypse1982]

glad you were thinking of things in your brain, I cant stand those people that think of things with their spleen or elbow.

[@FishShopMatt]

My best ideas haven't always come from my brain

[@brazzr]

50K SUBS SOON

[@passionfruit9710]

Wood floats 🎉

[@1markymark1]

Glue that wood to the rocks so they don’t float up MD, 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

That's a great shout!!!

[@mrvera1970]

Get a decent filter no 1 but then again I keep large goldfish 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

Makes life so much easier especially with goldfish.

[@mrvera1970]

@@FishShopMatt I know I keep comet goldfish in a Five hundred litre . I been in the hobby 50 years and I like you and Md . You do great content thanks for Letting us all share your knowledge have a great weekend 👍