TikTok Fish Tanks BUT IT'S GOOD | Fish Tank Review 233

[@FishForThought]

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[@DaWaffleDog]

ok but im not canadian

[@David.attenbruh]

I’m curious, what is your opinion on keeping bettas in larger aquariums?

[@DaWaffleDog]

@@David.attenbruh how large?

[@David.attenbruh]

@@DaWaffleDog well I saw a video from father fish a little while back, and he pretty much says keeping a betta in anything too large and it will die! I’ve kept bettas in 30L setups and I’m currently keeping one in a very heavily planted 300L setup (it’s quite shallow like 6 1/2 inches) and when I saw that video I was honest like : uh wtf…. So I just wondered what others who’ve kept fish for a long time would think.

[@DaWaffleDog]

@@David.attenbruh I don’t see any problem at all. Maybe loneliness? Idk Otherwise yeah, think about where they live too in the wild, and yeah. Heavily planted would be even better ngl

[@Diresilence]

As a loach keeper, i've long stopped questioning how Loaches get where they do. Loach mentality, no matter the type, is always going to be "If I can manage to squeeze in there, it's a loach zone."

[@Cat71234]

Lol true

[@RandomTheresa]

💯

[@mermaidschorus_pets]

😂😂

[@NillaBeansz]

If I fits, I sits. I call them noodle cats, since they're obviously cats, lol.

[@hobbybugs1286]

Ikr

[@ayla1316]

Fishnapped the betta out of my son's preschool classroom on Friday. Told the teacher I'd bring him back after Christmas break in a proper tank. Poor little dude has fin rot living in a 1 gallon, glass pebble bottomed, unheated, un filtered, no plants, filthy bowl. He's already looking much better in his 10 gallon planted, heated, filtered betta palace. Kinda don't want to give him back. But I automated everything heat, light, added snails and I'll do maintenance each week. All she has to do is feed him, fingers crossed.

[@THATfishguywithfish]

To encure that she dosn't overfeed you could use a pill Container with the week days on it so it cant be messed up

[@HopeB555]

I love this idea. Lol. We are homeschooling and have a Betta in basically every room of the house but the dining room (too many windows and not insulated enough)

[@ayla1316]

@THATfishguywithfish Great idea. she was going to leave him in the class and 'pop in' to feed him once a week. So that would help with underfeeding also. She's a sweet lady, just overwhelmed (20 preschoolers) and really doesn't need any thing else to worry about.

[@ThomasWalling-s4w]

I think you did the right thing

[@niniemecanik]

The happiness in Chris's face when the guy pulled out a hammer and smashed that "tank" was priceless 😂

[@FishForThought]

hahaha

[@aichmalotizo9873]

As a Texan, my favorite winter past-time is being able to go outside without being murdered by the sun.

[@Khaeris]

Preach on, my friend.

[@FishForThought]

lmao!

[@wolfhelm2462]

I started helping a disabled friend with a water changes and cleaning his filter hid been a really good advice giver. Hope you all have a great day!

[@FishForThought]

that's rly nice!

[@firefightingdrumstick]

A weird combo I have in my fresh water tank. And I think it works best for a few rare reasons, I rescued and electric blue crayfish fish that had its eyes and legs ripped off by a bunch of crazy cyclids in our local fish store. For a long time he couldnt stand up and would get so visibly frustrated. To help him move around, I’d use two long skewer sticks and essentially pick him up like they were chopsticks. And I’d make him right side up and let him work his way through the tank till he was please. He thoroughly learned to trust me and grew his legs and missing facial features back in like record time. In well under 1 year. His best buddy rn is a betta fish I’ve had for about a year. They’ve never had problems. The betta will literally sit right next to him or on him and the crayfish just lets it happen and doesn’t panic like he used to when he first went blind. I feel like they communicate as unlikely friends. When it’s food time, my crayfish goes to the center of the tank and waits for his algae cookie and my betta goes to the top center for her flakes. I never expected such peace between two way different species. I still wouldn’t recommend you mix them together because I have a unique case of a disabled (still blind) crayfish that leans on the betta for support in life. Another crayfish might be aggressive

[@DeepOnes420]

It's so funny, my whole water change schedule revolves around when Chris creates new videos. I'm sure my fish appreciate that I watch your show though!

[@FishForThought]

lmao! I'm your water change buddy basically haha xD

[@noodlechild666]

The tank where he was topping up he substrate was stunning. Wish we could see more of that one.

[@FishForThought]

for real!

[@Encaris]

Yes PREACH THE INVASIVE SPECIES word! For Ontario, I know that the Rusty Crawfish is a big problem. Only stating the crawfish, there are dozens of other aquatic invasives in Ontario alone. Be aware people🥰 QOTW: walking around different towns that set up light walks for the holidays....with Tim Hortons Peppermint Hot Chocolate

[@FishForThought]

yes, one at a time!

[@OddFoxxeP]

Please do more like this. Bad tanks are so easy to find, I love videos where I get ideas for aquascaping. Negativity is kind of draining. I love the jokes on it but changes of pace are so welcome! Also I see gains from the gym bro!!! Keep it up. You've been my Monday afterwork ritual while I feed the fish and do a count on everyone.

[@rajgill7576]

Easiest beginner tip ever, just start with the walstad method. Use filters, ofc, and treat it like a regulsr tank, chekcing parameters. But as you slowly find the rhythm snd get the ecosystem going, its easy as pie

[@Spiritprime91]

We need more sweet, beautiful A grade fish keeping videoes like this. This was a real treat!

[@shannarafryer3111]

If I am recognizing correctly, the first person is actually a betta fish breeder and she actually knows what she’s talking about. If I am recognizing incorrectly then it’s just a different well educated person

[@mohammadaazmaan7454]

Can we appreciate how chirs does not disappoint us unlike the fish keepers on tiktok How are Millie and Repashy doing

[@FishForThought]

in this episode le tiktok fish keepers did not disappoint either xD

[@DaWaffleDog]

Chirs.

[@mohammadaazmaan7454]

@@FishForThought could not agree more

[@NightmareEclipse]

Tank news: I’ve been helping a friend set up his very first fish tank. He has been messaging me asking for information on tank setup and what would be needed to set up a tank, along with tank sizing needed for the fish he may want. I’ve shared a lot of information so far and he has been really appreciative. I might have him hooked on kuhli loaches but I will wait and see on that. Qotw: I like watching the snow fall and making little snowmen whenever I get enough snow. I also like to make myself a cup of hot chocolate and add in marshmallows and whipped cream

[@KethavDoesStuff]

My winter pastime is not a pastime, rather it’s slaving away for my betta fish only for him to be grumpy 24/7 😅

[@FishForThought]

lmao xD but they are born ggrumpy!

[@Vanillaflavouredcheese]

Qotw: My favorite winter pastimes are boiling maple syrup and laying it on fresh snow and rolling it with a stick as well as playing cards and board games.

[@FishForThought]

oh my goodness i gots to do that

[@jakewhitehead7414]

QOTW Camping!!! Solo winter camping is the best. Here in central Wisconsin, I love going out before a snowstorm. Waking up in the aftermath is worth the hassle. Quiet......it's all about the quiet. The snow absorbs most of the sound, and it really helps with 😅 everything. (Bipolar, Asperger syndrome) Any symptoms I have seem to melt away out there. Have a blessed day🙏

[@FishForThought]

true very true!

[@plantedlife]

I don't have winter in my country but we have the monsoon season (basically winter but with rain instead of snow) My favourite activity is sleep, Nothing beats sleeping in to the sound of a raging monsoon outside while you're wrapped in warm blankets inside

[@rhondapeterson5415]

I think I have watched all your vids by binging. I have 3 tanks I started with pond mud (Father Fish) and have not had to do water changes for months. I do water checks once a month. I love my tanks! So soothing!

[@amymandeville8342]

My favorite winter past time is baking bread. We have the old fashioned radiators to let it rise on. It smells so good!

[@FishForThought]

oh wow :)

[@empressireneabitfishcrazy]

I have been waiting all week for this! Thank you for keeping this channel going. FISH TANK REVIEW YALL 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FishForThought]

thanks for tuning in!

[@888fluffy]

The yoshi's island loop playing in the background when Chris is testing his tank is killing me. It sounds like Yoshi is trapped in the basement

[@angiebear8727]

Gotta try that method to add some more sand to one of my tanks. Been set up three years with fluval stratum that’s starting to disintegrate but is still supporting the abundance of plant life. Have some beautiful and tall crypts in this tank and don’t want to pull them all up to add a bit more substrate. Nice to see some good tanks on tik tok. QOTW: Netflix and chill with cup of coffee

[@AquaJoyClub]

I like this episode a lot! The bottle sand trick is definitely going to come in handy

[@hurricanevolf7165]

Chris: "Did you think I was going to forget?" Me who was been pointing out for the last 3ish videos how he forgot to welcome us back to the end of the video:.........."It did cross my mind. But am glad to hear it didn't."

[@yoyo_hughes_1179]

First video is PNW Bettas, she is a very successful breeder and I’ve loved her tanks for years.

[@bananaboatGD]

Been a while since ive watched one of ur vids, crazy how much you’ve grown on this platform. Fish keeping burnout hit me hard, but i just got back into it.

[@t.e.asalvadora.reav.9854]

12:51 Here in México, there people who purchase your recyclable stuff, they travel the streets with these high volume high pitch speakers and repeating a home made recording telling you they're a "mobile yunk yard"

[@carolebraswell982]

It's a Christmas delight to see good tanks!

[@FishForThought]

indeed! christmas miracle almost xD

[@ashleyeifeldt708]

Toss up between skating and tobogganing. My kids are 6 and (just) 5 and I finally introduced them to skating and they love it of course. Lessons start this week. It's crazy how watching your kids experience something and really enjoy it brings a whole new love to it as a parent. No snow for tobogganing this year sadly.

[@BENfromSUNDIAL]

I decided to spend my summer preparing for my new winter past-time of building/enjoying my fish room.

[@FishForThought]

nice stuff

[@SooRoo92]

Dude the filling of the substrate is with the bottle is clever as hell

[@FishForThought]

highly genius

[@robyd]

Had to propagate my Anubias last week and I left the rhizome of the part I clipped inside my filter for a few hours since I realized I was out of super glue. Saw how dry it got, so I left the plant floating inside the tank til I was able to get glue the following day. Nearly melted every leaf.

[@garg4531]

One thing I read about using bottled bacteria is it may not survive in the bottle. No food, unstable conditions, stuff like that… I’d rather use filter media and still wait for the colonies to establish themselves before adding fish Very beautiful tank with a very beautiful betta! (Has me looking forward to the idea of getting a, preferably short fin, betta for my 20 long) And I definitely agree about accessible tanks! That’s how I feel about stuff like that. It’s so simple and easy that even someone like me can do it, but it’s still beautiful Brilliant idea with adding the sand, almost feels like a “Why didn’t I think of that?” moment And I really don’t get why people leave their lights on all the time, like what is the point of that? Especially with how much energy that wastes… Dang, starting out with a nice big tank and appropriately stocked with small fish too! Great start^^

[@BLUEGREEN65]

My favorite winter activity is staying inside! LOL I despise cold weather and snow!😂😅😂 Great video!

[@elitemenageriehabitats-lou7749]

Favorite winter pastime - not freezing to death. And ps, your pothos clip… yes, they are a couple. That’s Palmer aquatics. Have a merry Xmas

[@FishForThought]

cool!

[@GustyW1nds]

I enjoy ice fishing, but so far here in MN, it had been waaay warmer than normal and we don't have any safe enough ice. I got an underwater camera I'm excited to try out this year.

[@jordanjtbraun]

Hawking/falconry is by far my favorite winter activities...

[@FishForThought]

that's sup[er cool

[@CrabbyHermit54]

The last one was Chris of Palmer Aquatics. Love his little house that he turned into a gallery!

[@tonyrusk3050]

I believe the couple with the pathos, are from the Palmer Fish talk channel. Love his videos!

[@derk7853]

happy monday chris!! I had a similar experience with the guy with the dojo loaches, except I had zebra danios in mine because the skimmer went under the water. very happy they survived lol.

[@FishForThought]

oh man, those zebra danios do be trying to get into anything above the water

[@guildmaster808]

I will sometimes use activated carbon and zeolite mixed with other media to control an initial algea bloom in a new tank but I place it in the tank in a net bag rather than in the filter so as soon as the algea begins to die and things start to even out it can be immediately removed.

[@FishForThought]

good idea

[@kelly-bo-belly]

I loved the positive episode. So much fun to see what people can create with their tanks.

[@marenjones6665]

Hmm. I have a couple ideas for what to do with extra crayfish. I got some Old Bay, some butter, and a steamer pot.

[@mirandamartha44]

My male betta Rudy passed last year. It took me a year to get another one. We got a female and started making my 10 gallon a blackwater planted aquarium with minimal water changes because we just had a baby and spending an hour or more each time isn’t possible (had most of my plants for about 2 years now and im proud of them being so healthy 😊). Atleast for now. I also have red root floaters coming in and im so excited!

[@whydotjaypeg]

I'm enjoying the break from all the awful tanks and bad husbandry as well. lol We need a palate cleanser every once in a while.

[@FishForThought]

yes!

[@Amarok_Aquatics]

Madagascar needs to swing by Lousiana to learn how to take care of this crawfish situation.

[@angiebear8727]

The last guy using the pothos. I believe that is his wife. He has a KZbin channel (or did) I think it’s called Palmer fish talk, Palmer aquatics or something like that. Built this incredible multi tank/ television stand in his living room. I am so jealous of that stand. I think that’s him anyway.

[@ianianio]

8:24 is some useful advice, and not just applicable to fishkeeping 😌👍

[@multipletanksyndrome]

I'm working on a project to show how to attach moss without strings or glue. Hopefully a couple more weeks, and it'll be ready.

[@ellybanelly3656]

QOTW: Finding a really good, big window and curling up with a hot drink and cozy pj's, and watching a storm roll in-especially if it's clouds rolling over a mountain. Listen, humanity can make some beautiful art, but nobody can beat Mother Nature herself ❤️

[@FishForThought]

indeed

[@TerrariumCartel]

"And don't forget" at the end surprised me.

[@Hanguanjun68]

My lfs always keep goldfish with angels.. they had redcap orandas which were pretty expensive.. they were in a tank with bunch of angels.. so they had a lot of ripped fins and lost scales.. i still bought a pair of them tho.

[@SqueakysHatchery]

I love to crochet sitting here by my fishtanks and watching fft XD

[@Vigilantee.]

Throughout the good fish tanks chris alone is the honoured one.

[@FishForThought]

omg xD amazing jjk meme outta no where

[@TimTamRipple]

I always use the Stress liquid thingy and my fish has always been happy- it works really well. I have also used it when i have tsken my fish out of tank to clean it and get fresh water. My fish did get stressed but then they calmed down when put back in tank and the stress stuff was added and ph levels were checked.

[@AutumnViolets13]

Oh my gosh this is just the gardening version of aquaponics I'm absolutely in love yes❤❤

[@bradley7013]

0:54 I have an admission. I’ve bread fish and shrimp for years and cultivate plants for almost that long, I have always used the yellow tetra bottle. I just like how the bottle looks it’s not even because it’s cheap (I have always thought api bottles look dumb as well🤣💀)

[@TrueFlame2010]

My winter hobby is to go play hockey. ;) That loach in the filter seems about right for loaches. I need to go rescape my tanks in the summer... Some of these are just stunning and I'm kinda jealous!

[@FishForThought]

it's inspiration!

[@MandyJane123700]

I love the good tank reviews! I get good ideas for things I can try. The bad ones are good for the opposite reason. lol My favorite winter pastime is working on stuff outside (Florida is too hot in the summer).

[@FishForThought]

good tank reviews are underrated for sure!

[@jazzkatt1919]

Gorgeous betta tank, total genius substrate hack...okay, you sure you're not getting ready to drop the other (stinky, fish-abuse-y) shoe on us now? You betta not! To the list of newbie pointers, I would like to add this: Do not save money on the tank. Go ahead and splurge on the rimless one. It looks way better, and after you get it set up, you'll wonder why on earth you thought those few dollars would make even the tiniest dent in the destruction wrought on your finances. QOTW: Ice skating, although I haven't been for waaaaay too long.

[@TheRealTMar]

Favourite pastime: watching my fish. :) I've got a bunch of silver tip tetra and they spawn every afternoon! And then some little green neons eat the spawn. They are like waiting for it to munch some eggs, the little bastards! ;)

[@FishForThought]

so cool

[@Redkoolaid402]

My Favorite winter past time is hibernating until Spring!

[@chikinluvver4123]

I am enjoying this change of pace

[@Darius_Videos]

I wish i were to live with chris because he is the best youtuber and he can help me with setting up goldfish and betta tanks and i can have rescue videos and updates

[@cathyhendrix7552]

QOTE: my fav winter activity is to curl up under a soft fuzzy blanket with a good book and watching it snow thru the window. And thanking the Good Lord that I don't have to get out in it. LOL.

[@tracynevins5118]

This definitely put a smile on my face before going to work😊 Hoping it will last me throughout the day🤞

[@FishForThought]

I hope so too!

[@wandadawnmiller1552]

I'm still struggling with the aquarium lighting issue. I have a nicrew (bought because Chris recommended it) and it's a good light, but I think it's too strong for my 5 gallon betta tank. I never had it on 24/7. I only had it on a couple of hours and it still grew algae like crazy. My betta recently passed away, so I'm breaking down the tank and starting over. This time I'm going to start keeping the light on for a short time to start and increase until I find that sweet spot. I have low light plants, so less light shouldn't be an issue.

[@Redd07]

My favorite winter past time is hibernation 😂 jkjk fires in the fireplace I love the cozy feeling in the house

[@Chompchompyerded]

AOTW: My favourite winter activity is... Oh wait... This is a family friendly channel.

[@PredictableEnigma]

Themed FTR idea: review tanks from video games and movies. I was playing Yakuza recently and a character named The Flourist has a whole aquarium wall with a bunch of arowana and that gave me the idea.

[@DEBz3321]

I wish I could recreate that shrimp bowl ❤❤❤❤ they are my most recent obsession for tanks and bowls. That just looks so perfect.

[@abhijatsinghshakya1399]

in winter oranges come here, so we use to eat oranges in sun, take out peel and squish out peel on someone's eyes, was fun.

[@djgriffin3115]

Thanks! I loved the video. Also merry Christmas 😁🎄

[@FishForThought]

thanks so much for your support!

[@THATfishguywithfish]

I will probably get a nano Aquarium as my second one for chrismas or for my birthday shortly after and I'm hyped af Had to pause the vid a lot to think if I have to rethink my whole plan to integrate an aspekt of the Tanks seen

[@HopeB555]

Ooohhh what's your plan for it?

[@THATfishguywithfish]

​@@HopeB555 the plan is a Stonaquascape with a mangrove like wood from the top on wich I want to grow some housplants along (pothos and another one) but I also want to have space for carpeting plants and stuff like altanera reiniki mini I think about some ember tetras or micro rasboras with a pair of dario dario both options would be with shrimp [It will be the Dennerle 30l cube basic set]

[@HopeB555]

@@THATfishguywithfish that sounds amazing! I hope you submit it for Chris to rate!

[@FishForThought]

so awesome

[@Flufferz626]

I have trained my spouse to do water refills/changing. He complains if the water is bubbling too much due to low levels. I told him "you have a bichemist degree, surely you can handle this? Otherwise I'll do it tomorrow." Hit at ego=results. Now he is just as enthusiastic for the hobby or moreso than me. I trained my Padawan well. He cracked open a nice bottle of beer because our female blue velvet shrimp was berried. Now that is passion ahaha.

[@katyt7470]

Ah dude... Your words of wisdom on sleeping on it when developing MTS... Not what I wanted to hear, but what I needed to hear 😆

[@HopeB555]

Lol. But what about when you sleep on it and still end up with 7 tanks inside 6 months? 🤣

[@katyt7470]

@@HopeB555 🤣🤣🤣 oh no, please don't let me end up in the same situation... It's sooooo possible... 🤣🤣🤣

[@FishForThought]

lmao xD it rly works (sometimes)

[@cynicallemonade1792]

I got here because I collect bugs and wanted to build tarrariums/vivariums for them. I'm not sure how I ended up here but your tanks are so beautiful I stayed 😂

[@shanrrosh]

My favorite winter activity is....aquariums.

[@Maschmellofrau1]

Such a cool and good sponsor choice 👍🏻

[@mclovin2408]

I got a male half moon king and I don’t understand why people don’t like male betta, they’re a bit pissy but other than that they’re cool as hell, I like a fish with attitude.

[@oimeunomeevitorr]

Thats an ad that can really improve the community, congrats

[@FishForThought]

indeed!

[@stirrling_moth]

I have a gold fish that's been living for 6 years and is still alive today I also have 4 cats that live in the same house. It's tank has broke twice and I'm convinced my fish is god

[@FishForThought]

lmao! they can survive anything now

[@Glidefang]

Totally forgot it was Monday 😂 love your videos keep up the great work!

[@FishForThought]

tyty! Happy Mondaying! (it'll be over soon)

[@sunbear76re]

Also i heard the bacteria you have might not be the same kind your neighbor has, the start up api has beneficial bacteria that might not exist in your tank. Hope that helps others understand. Sometimes starting a tank with an old tank may still lack certain things the new tank will need to be successful.

[@helpmeno3761]

I don't know about others but I think a whole chunk of proper fish keeping is common sense.

[@FishForThought]

definitely

[@shelbytaylor4634]

Awh! You have birds, too!! 💛 Same!

[@CoffeeStainedIntestines]

5:14 "there's only a few steps" Step 1: become financially stable

[@FishForThought]

the most important xD

[@Galactic_pls]

Love the Fishtok videos!

[@FishForThought]

thx!

[@CrystalmarieGrz]

I have a 20 gallon long for over a year that has only received 2 water changes and it was because it was too dark from the alder cones. Otherwise it gets top offs. My ammonia and nitrites are always 0 and my nitrates are 25ppm after top offs. I only top off 2 gallons so I will assume it 30ppm before top off. I absolutely love organic soil under deep pool filter sand I have a sponge filter for a 50 gallon and an internal filter that has a rain attachment that is made for 10 gallon tank (it’s for the rain not filtration but it obviously filters)

[@thesaltyspinster]

My fav winter pastime is keeping warm and undepressed.

[@FishForThought]

that is indeed one of the best things to do

[@bigchungies2117]

Fave winter activity is staying inside and meeting my beat

[@buildersPNJ]

My mom thinking fish is just a phase that i have for one day but there lots of fish for me to find and ill never stop thinking bettas are awesome and need better then to be a decoration

[@TheRealTMar]

I use drop tests which are regarded to be more reliable. I do weekly water changes on my Juwel Rio 240 and the quarantine tank, like 10%. But I have never had any problems yet because both are densely planted. I just do it to vacuum some gunk off the substrate. But I don't presume it's ever a failsafe. Who knows some fish has died in there and is causing a spike.

[@FishForThought]

yes they're definitely more reliable!

[@cryptocorner2253]

Me following Chirs advice as much as possible to keep my fish happy. My mom not so happy after this episode.

[@FishForThought]

lmao!

[@darthplagueis3400]

I have 1 tank I have yet to do a water change on set it up in August so about 5 months a second one haven't had to do a change on in several months both darted with sand cap and lots of plants.

[@daltonlovescake2227]

These always make me feel so bad about my starting tank I just started working on 😅 someday we’ll look ~*aesthetic*~

[@Narresh-g2e]

I feel like seeing a cooking competition with the judge is Chris but it is aqua scaping aquarium