We NEED Your Help!!

[@brucemckean2848]

Thanks

[@KGTropicals]

Thank you so much!!! That'll definitely help!!

[@GrampsRusta]

As a father of a veteran of Afghanistan. Helping veterans,as well as others, fantastic. Veterans often speak about how much aquariums can help PSTD. What a great idea. 🤙

[@ElizaJane5499]

Stop it! This is the best most sweet most wholesome thing I’ve heard in a long time. ❤❤❤❤❤❤going to keep watching. This is the content that hooks me. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sharonjack8582]

It has been proven. Keeping a fish tank and continually learning about more about it really does help our mental well-being. I look at my tanks as being similar to our brains. Get rid of this thought, add this, refreshen a bit of the water, add this plant and so on. There is something amazing about looking into a glass box of water, filled with fish and lush green plants that calms our anxieties about life. I can stare at any of my tanks for a long time. I have 1 gallon up to 10 gallon tanks. I am always learning about fish and snails. My mental state has vastly improved. USA

[@chiefy915]

Veteran here, after tours in Kuwait, Iraqi and Afghanistan I retired and got back into the hobby, fish keeping is a great hobby for mental health. No help needed here, but I admire your mission, keep it up. I really enjoyed getting a 40 breeder back up and currently working on community 75 gallon. I frequently have KGT videos playing while fishing keeping.

[@sharonjack8582]

Thank you so much for your service. Glad you are getting back into enjoying your fish activities again. I love keeping fish, plants and snails. USA

[@Laura-ed5kf]

Aquarium-makeovers!! I can’t wait! What about elementary schools/nature centers/libraries!! The country is FULL of tanks needing help!

[@Katsin-1955]

As a 69 yr old grandma who has just gotten back into a new 20 gallon community tank after being out of the hobby for 20 yrs I salute you for your generosity of spirit. So proud of y’all ❤️

[@Susan-l3r]

Im a 66 year old grandma from England and ive kept fish for years, im about to start the hobby again with tropical fish, in a more manageable tank, i wish you success with your community fish xx

[@NamelessNancy1312]

as a parent of a disabeled child, id suggest picking families from childrens hospitals to build therapy tanks for the families. I think every state has at least 1 major one, so if you went from state to state building tanks thats at LEAST 48 videos assuming you dont go to hawaii or alaska.

[@williecanuck5001]

Canadian Vet here.. 1st Canadian Signal Regiment. 79 to 85. 2 tanks. Stare at them constantly. Saturdays are ritual cleaning days! All good !.

[@NinniAquariums]

I've never even been thinking that it would be possible for anyone to do this, but now I can't wait to see your future content here at youtube! This will be amazing, I just know it.

[@christinelenahan3729]

I’m in. I’m in Seattle and happy to help. I lost my mom this last October and struggled really bad with my grief. I found that aquarium keeping helped the tears and pain stop. I’m now 6 months in and smile because I converted my mom’s bedroom into my fish room. I started a breeding business because I found my passion. I tell people all the time how much this helped. My mom is with me every second. I have some ideas on ways we can bring this to my area.

[@sharonjack8582]

I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom. My Mom passed also and like you, I set up my fish tanks again. Yes, what a big help with the grief as you say. How wonderful your Mom is being honored and remembered by you in her room. Good idea for sure. USA

[@michaeldearth6327]

Man as a combat vet myself I can tell you that I don't know of any programs for vets to learn aquarium keeping. You would kill it if you started one. I'm no one important, but i am more than happy to be a part of whatever you're looking to do!

[@cgnefarious5785]

As a vet who just bought his first aquarium and is looking forward to getting into the hobby, I love this idea. Maybe once I know what I'm doing, I can join in.

[@lcpltylerhanyzewski]

As a Marine vet, that stayed a veteran art group to get vets in to art, I see art groups everywhere. Fish keeping for vets, I haven't seen yet, but totally on board for it.

[@VolcanixAquatix]

Vets are one of the populations I work closely with in my social work services. Bless yall for thinking about them. They may be home, but they're still fighting a fight every day. ❤ so thanks for thinking about them.

[@trenamarie9820]

This is amazing thing your doing to help out our community. Kudos to you both for coming up with this idea. Maybe it will lead to your own reality tv 📺 show. Looking forward to seeing the problems/issues you encounter.

[@armalec5543]

Hit the nail on the head. Did two back to back tours overseas 2022-2023 came home for a month and went right back over (volunteered) 2023-2024. Came home, got my 55 gallon freshwater, moved and proceeded to buy and setup 5 more aquariums(plus a 5g and 10g hospital. 2 being betta tanks saved from big box stores who were feeling under the weather. I have decided to rescue bettas, although its goving money to the store, ive successfully brought the 2 back to health and they are doing amazing! I can get behind educating and helping other fish keepers while expanding knowledge of the hobby!

[@Jake-ur2wf]

John, Lisa, thank you for this generosity and giving blessings back to the community. I'm 24 and you've been an inspiration for what I'd like to strive for as my career develops. Excited to follow your journey further as you embark on this mission.

[@jessetowne8213]

As a guy in a wheelchair with a new cycling tank, I have so much respect for this. I'm slowly figuring out ways to navigate water changes and such. Carrying around buckets is a difficult task. Thank you for helping people out!

[@lacey0822]

You need a python

[@jessetowne8213]

@lacey0822 It's definitely something I want to look in to!

[@vacuumnut8300]

Great idea. You are choosing to give back. Wonderful. I wish you the best with this new approach.

[@icegypsy99]

John. What about video chats for people that are a long distance away? If they can show you the issues, it might be an easy way to help figure out what they may need, or guide them to help fix the issues.

[@sauce_legend1186]

This is a great idea, exactly the type of content I want to see. Would love to see someone get setup with their dream aquarium, especially for a hero. Also please keep in mind, a large aquarium will be expensive to properly upkeep so giving them what they need to keep the tank going for about a year would be necessary if you want the veteran to be able to keep this tank going while paying medical bills

[@KGTropicals]

Thank you!

[@nirnaeth3645]

German potato here, and I just want to say: you two are amazing for taking that step. I love your videos and content, and now seeing you wanting to actively help others who are struggling in the hobby is so wholesome to watch

[@jeanlanning9222]

I think this is one of the smartest and nicest things I have heard of in a long time. My roommate just got into the fish/aquarium world. Now I am hooked so as happens in these cases we find ourselves meeting more people with this hobby as well. I will keep my eyes & ears open for these things and share with you anything that shows up. You have both helped us in our journey forward, thank you. I look forward to hearing more about your journey ahead. Bless you both.

[@debbiemitchell56]

I got into the aquarium hobby 2 years ago and your alls videos helped me so much in choosing fish for my tanks. I wish you all alot of success in this journey. You all are blessed !

[@brendensmith9196]

I always see people in tough situations of all sorts in Facebook fishkeeping groups. Maybe you could gather a few you like and pick one a week or month or whatever the time frame is and give them a hand up. I will also say that just through watching your videos and seeing how you do things has really helped me improve and given me some amazing tips and tricks and new ideas to try (so thank you for what you already do). Love your channel keep up the great work!

[@matthelm3795]

That is an awesome idea! I knew you all were good people, but this is a step beyond. You would make so many people happy!

[@paigeladd6701]

Are we allowed to volunteer our time to help? I live in GA if you come here to help anyone!

[@AnthonyJunker]

Same, I live in GA, would love to help if @KGTropical came down here.

[@karenlee3198]

Love the idea! Would also love to see collabs with other KZbinrs to do something creative for a nursing home or a rehab facility or skill up people living with disabilities or illnesses who also love fish to also want to learn more. What is difficult for someone with arthritis to hold onto? What augmentation do they need for their tools so it's easier?

[@sandradolbel2578]

This is a fantastic idea. If you're looking for volunteers I'm in Wilmington NC and would love to help you guys help people.

[@TheKingsGuard247]

Maybe you could make your own company kinda like the show tanked but instead of making the glass tank you just provide the resources, and information, or maybe set up there tank, decorations, condition water, grow plants, etc. hopefully you can understand what I’m trying to say

[@MegaMaddydog]

Looking forward to your videos of helping those in need.

[@lcpltylerhanyzewski]

As a Marine Corps vet in chicago, its such a great hobby and great for mental health. Im an artist by trade, and thinking along those lines, aquascaping is an art form in itself. John, since you hit the veteran population, thats a massive population that most would be sirprised to know that enjoy aquariums. I wish i made it to aquashella in chicago to meet you. Would have enjoyed a chat with you.

[@duber3559]

I lost all of my aquariums during Hurricane Irma a few years ago. Since we have moved from Florida to Maine and im finally getting back into the hobby. What you guys want to do is amazing for people who need it. Just helping make the information clear and available is great as well. Trying to figure out if this light is enough, that type of filtration is better, so much conflicting information. I wish you guys the best in helping and wish i couuld be there as well.

[@angiebear8727]

Love this idea. Working with people so they could build another on their own would be cool in some cases. I know it’s not a lot but wanted to give what I can to help. As a survivor of both childhood and DV and suffering from an autoimmune disorder this hobby has helped me so much with the stress I used to drink alcohol to manage. Would love seeing it help others. So many people just need a little hope and seeing the world from a different perspective can give them just that🐠 🐌 🦐 🐸

[@KGTropicals]

Thank you so much!!

[@CarolynnMc01]

Such generousity! This is a great idea and you'll be so very appreciated. I"m sure there are many out there who desparately need your assistance. Best wishes.

[@kh500]

Cleveland Ohio is currently recovering from 6 tornadoes that have wiped out power of thousands. It's been 5 days an people are still without power. I'm sure there will be many who could use the help you're offering in the coming weeks and months.

[@jessicamarvelous5357]

I think what yall are doing is an amazing thought of selflessness! You helped me a week ago add stuff to my order...I too am a veteran! My fish tanks help with my anxiety a LOT! It would be an honor to help financially as I can in order to help others! Thank yall for what yall do!

[@KGTropicals]

Wow thank you so much!!!

[@charlesdavis2891]

Combat OIF disabled vet here 06-07, 22 month total deployment. I am setting up a detached garage, Joey Mullens style. I have PTSD and the hobby has helped so much. Also, my local fish store, World of Fish in Hermantown, MN, has just closed, and they are hoping to reopen someday.

[@AlextheguitarFreak]

Dude, this is the coolest video and idea I've seen a youtube channel come up with in a long time. I don't personally know anyone who you could help but I'm touched that you are going to do this and will support by watching, Subscribed!

[@ileanavalerio3637]

Excellent 👏👏👏 hope you come through for these amazing fish lovers you will get to meet in person! It’s a great idea 💡!

[@thesmallscape]

Very nice!! Wishing you all the success in the aquatic blessings you will provide to this fine community!

[@VictoriaHammond]

This is a fantastic idea! I love that you want to help those who need it. You can be the "Fish Savers" or the "Aquarium Rescue Team"

[@mattgray9297]

Fresh, new content for KZbin that helps people? What a novel concept! Very cool & I’m looking forward to watching!

[@Ingu.z]

A bit of reality tv mixed with educational aquarium content? Sounds like fun, and a winning concept!

[@edcctf]

I'll add... you are the right people to do this. I have several aquarium channels that I like and watch, but you are the best when it comes to finding out what you need to know/do to set up and run an aquarium successfully.

[@SuperSidehack]

I think this is a great idea. I have learned so much from your channel. My wife and I only recently got into fish keeping. It’s the first hobby we’ve shared together in our 26 years together. We love watching the fish. Then we got Ich. So we are battling that now. We are setting up a new 75 gallon tank and would love to have you walk us through the process of lights, heaters, filters, substrate, decorations and preventing ich with our new system. We are in Gainesville Florida and near beautiful natural springs.

[@SuperSidehack]

I also believe I may have actually saw the comments about your first situation you mentioned about the veteran that wanted to get back into fish keeping. Was that in a Facebook group? Anyway. That would be awesome if y’all helped him.

[@KGTropicals]

That was a story I just made up as an example but I'm sure it's a story that's been told before.

[@melissamiller2057]

What a great idea! Good luck with your adventures.

[@davidhattenburg9011]

I understand you wholeheartedly about helping others, I have an issue, yes I was one that went overseas, as a contractor, for 51/2 years, I am home , unable to work, on disability, with way too much time on my hands, not enough money to build things as a carpenter, so I am at 63 starting from scratch, in my bed room I am going to start with a 40 gallon tank, currently waiting for things to be delivered. I do love you informed channel, I just started viewing them, going backwards, but learning much, great stuff, keep it upstairs

[@thefisher6273]

I have muscular dystrophy and one of my joys is watching my fish shrimp and plants. My wife helps me with water changes etc. I think you have a great idea!! If it wasnt for someone who can lift items etc I wouldn’t be able to experience an aquarium and at least enjoy this hobby.

[@DeeGee-mv6eq]

My 13 year old has muscular dystrophy….. so glad you have someone to help you! 👍

[@tonygomez573]

I love this idea, it’s really wholesome and none of the other big channels are doing it. Id really want to watch and keep up with it and others would too

[@lisak6279]

This is such a great idea! Not only is fish keeping a great hobby, it is also so therapeutic for many.

[@siunami6432]

Sounds like Tanked 2.0 but better (no celebrities with tons of cash) I know you spoke with Brett many times about Tanked, but I would still reach out to him again, and pick his brain on some of the questions you and Lisa may have regarding filming, scheduling, travel, etc. GOOD LUCK! I hope to see this evolution of KGTropicals

[@PolaroidKid]

I'll just echo the "as a combat veteran" thing. Fishkeeping has been better than any therapy I've done in the 13+ years I've been out. Especially since being out and around people isn't really my thing anymore. Being at my local fish store for 15 minutes is usually all the social battery I have. So it's a good fit.

[@Mattcc3]

Tanks truly are therapy for anyone of all ages and tanks have helped me with my anxiety and depression when I feel down or having a hard time I sit infront of my tank

[@The_circular_square]

This is such an exciting idea! I’ll keep my eyes and ears open for sure!

[@peaches8864]

Fantastic idea! This is a bit less hands-on, but I wonder if you might do a series where we can send in footage of our tanks, or ask questions, and you can give us some advice on how we could improve or trouble shoot :) I'm in a different country, so wouldn't be a viable option for help, but would love to learn from you guys in this way Very excited to see this a new series for you, and see you help others and those watching the channel!

[@Lilyflowergirl98]

What a great idea, I hope it takes off and look forward to seeing the results

[@TooSquareProductions]

This is such a great idea! I would have been so grateful for something like this! I keep my aquariums in my basement -not uncommon -but starting 23 weeks into my pregnancy my pelvis started shifting and my baby was resting on a nerve going to my leg. I could barely handle going upstairs to go to bed at night, let alone the multiple stair trips required for feeding and tank maintenance. With paying for fertility treatments and then baby supplies, buying extra tech to assist was out of the question. I begged my husband to help with water changes and feeding. He didn't take it seriously until my Parrot Cichlid died and it shocked him into *finally* doing the bare minimum to keep everyone alive until I had our son.

[@steverees1936]

Such a great idea if thought out properly. You already touched on a couple of possible issues. Just like the TV programmes that have presenters go to a house and do a garden makeover, you could do the same for a new tank setup for someone who has had some sort of crisis. Maybe a TV channel could get involved and have your own TV show? 🤔

[@linzynason7000]

I can’t wait to see some cool videos of you helping people! 😊

[@dan_real_review]

I live in a smaller retirement community. We did have someone set up an aquarium here, but eventually the volunteer removed the tank. Everyone enjoyed it and it was helpful in getting people out of their rooms and into a common area. Had I known it was being removed I would have ask to take it over. I'm in Ohio and realize you can't travel that far. But I am sure any healthcare or rehab facility would love to have someone set up and establish a tank, then they could find someone to take over maintenance (with help starting out). I also love the idea of a tank at any children's hospital.

[@strawman1985]

This is a great and sweet sentiment and idea. I know personally how hard it is getting back into it after a disaster. Had an apartment with a dedicated fish room, and lost it all in a fire. When it happened I had 10 tanks that were thriving. I have 3 currently but it was hard getting back into it. It's tough losing it all and starting over. I hope the best for you both in this awesome mission! You both are doing a great thing!! Also, greeting from Central North Carolina!!

[@aqhan]

Oh, let me know if you decide to expand internationally with this. This fish keeper from Sweden stands ready to help!

[@StarFoxLazer]

Honestly be cool to see you guys do some out reach with some local aquariums. Maybe start a program, do a tour, teach some guests

[@reneeboyle9731]

❤ I can't wait to see what you can do to bring a little positive to the world!! If your ever in Jacksonville, Florida, I'm sure Floating Sea Aquatics would love a visit! They are a small start up doing all they can to get people interested. Love you guys ❤

[@joelculp5781]

That would be amazing and I believe y’all are the best people to do it.

[@JefferyPerrin]

Bravo great idea. Cheers from Ottawa Canada

[@dorianthegrey2685]

I don't know anyone anywhere near y'all, but I do have a friend local to me here in New Mexico that I've been using your videos to help--they rescued an established 20 gallon from a depressed friend of their own and I've been helping them get parameters back into the safe zones, plant suggestions, and hooked them up with a spare LED light I had on hand. Thanks to fishkeeping advice I learned from this channel, a lot of water changes, and a mess of plants, not a single one of the fish has become a casualty to the sorry state the tank was in when my friend took it. And it was BAD when they first took it. Water was browner than a mud puddle and test strips looked like a neon light show. I hope others are able to help you and Lisa fulfill your dream of helping others out that you can more reasonably get to.

[@Gyj-s1l9479]

Love this video and what you and Lisa are offering! This is the best fish channel!

[@stewartfooter3580]

What a fantasic idea! I can just see the look on the faces when you turn up and say hey you, we have come to help you make it all better for you 😊

[@capitalcityaqatics]

I could always use help. I’m running an aquarium gallery in my basement. I would love to take my hobby / side hustle to the next level. Come up to Canada.

[@marymendez4178]

Honestly is a great idea and KZbinrs like your friends Jason and Joana can help in their state of Chicago, Lucas from LRB can help in Florida etc.

[@FallenAngel1986-j]

Wonderful idea you have. I would be worried that some people will not be appreciative of the timing and response to what you guys will have available. I’m studying aquaculture technology at my local college and it’s going to be very beneficial. If you need some help I would be willing to help if I’m in the area and have the time.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I attribute your luck to absolute blessings ❤️😊👍🙏

[@demellooff-road3861]

Great idea! I'd love to see you just go out and help people with their tanks struggling as well. Personally i'd love to see more builds from you guys. Currently I'm geeking out on PC aquatics because of all his builds.

[@deborahcheney432]

Great ideas John!! What a blessing that would be for so many people. ❤😊 I will keep my eyes and ears open.

[@igorgilza]

Kitchen Nightmares/Hotel Hell but about other people's aquariums

[@jlenguff]

Wow! When I start following your channel I had the feeling that you guys were good people! A great couple doing something cool! But this video shows you are the best! What an amazing attitude! Unfortunatelly I can't help 'cause I'm from Brazil, but I hope you will help lots of people! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@markfranklin8831]

Great idea cant wait to see these videos. Thanks for sharing

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

I have a suggestion; I don't know how valuable it will be. You and Lisa HAVE a website. Two things I think would help: 1 - a section set up for people to give submissions for help directly to your website. It could include a suggestion box where people could submit names/addresses etc for personal help from you and Lisa... but there is another way that you could help too! I don't know if you've ever been to Lowes/Home Depot websites but each of those have a 'chat with an associate' options. You could pick certain times of the day... like : 10am -4pm (just throwing times out there) where you and Lisa (or others in the fish keeping hobby that are willing to do this) would be available for online chats. That way you COULD help Uncle Fred in Salt Lake City, Utah deal with his amonia problem. You could walk him through helping himself... which would probably be better in the long run. When you do things FOR people that could do for themselves... it might help them that once. But if you walk people through a situation, you teach them to do it for themselves. Of course, that doesn't help with the scenarios that you are talking about... but it would be a good start in that direction.

[@reneeboyle9731]

Thanks! You guys are awesome ❤

[@KGTropicals]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Junkbox_Aquatics]

I really love this idea. If you were a bit closer I would contact you so we could team up and do this together…… specially, with people who have severe PTSD like you were mentioning veterans anyone who has been through some type of childhood trauma, domestic violence having something in their house that helps them feel safe and calm. Aquarium are incredible when it comes to these kind of things.

[@SolRahji]

This is a great idea y’all! Might be able to make a show out of it

[@barryjames3747]

I work at a LFS in the UK. We get potential Clients in all the time that would benefit from your project. so I would suggest contacting other businesses, maybe charities like Salvation Army, Churches etc

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Fabulous idea!! I'm sure you will get more emails than you expect. You two are awesome people!

[@cgnefarious5785]

This is an awesome idea. I recently bought a fish tank to help a bit with anxiety and stress (I haven't even set it up yet, so we'll see how it goes) and I love the idea of helping veterans get into the hobby. There's a ton of information online, including a bunch of misinformation, so having someone guide them so they don't just jump into the hobby and wind up with a bunch of dead fish, could save them a lot of heartache. Also, cool to hear that you guys are in NC as well. While you guys are more than welcome to come help me with my fish anytime, I am certain there are people who need your help much more than I do. I am looking forward to see what you end up doing.

[@Connie4422]

Awesome idea!! I look forward to your adventures!!

[@theskeptikaltruckr]

I can’t think of anyone off of the top of my head but I will certainly keep my ears open. If, you ever do make your way through Salt Lake to help someone in need hit me up and I’ll show you guys my tank that all of your great advise helped create.

[@angelaleisman8629]

Start at veteran's hospitals. North Carolina has Fort Bragg that has hospital there.They may have vets or families interested . Maybe starting a fish community there.

[@SlippyMcKnot8472]

I absolutely love how you two are out there helping so much with the fish keeping community one video at a time! I live in Utah, so I have to say, Utah's feeling like the kid who didn't get picked for dodgeball! 😢 Next time, swing by and show some love to the Beehive State! 🐝❤️ We promise we have great snacks! 🍪😂 #UtahDeservesLoveToo" Just kidding! You two are amazing.

[@seangalvin7696]

I could think of a few different places you could start and help at the grass roots level such as schools where you could teach the future fish keepers by setting up an aquarium or aquariums used as a class project? Talk to your local schools.

[@jamesdoyle7317]

Great idea, I am a disabled vet that can't move my tanks anymore. Luckily I have two strong sons who move them when needed. If I didn't have their help, I wouldn't be in the hobby. I think this is the biggest problem in the hobby. Good luck.

[@0sopardo]

wow! what a fantastic idea!

[@bill9845]

all i can say is this....bloody good on you guys, unlike a lot of people that just take and keep on taking, you all are giving back and not just in words, actually getting out there and putting money where your mouth is i stand by a proven theory that aquariums help people , but no one wants to read through my experience in the theory

[@orsonpalakiko605]

You and Lisa have taught me everything I know about fish keeping. Keep up the amazing work 🙏🏻. God bless you and your family

[@hawkxxl]

Happy for you! 👍🤩

[@rhetthenson448]

YES! I love this idea!

[@PlainsPup]

Here’s a high impact idea: aquariums in the commons of schools, hospitals , nursing homes, etc. You set up a nice, big tank in the commons of an institution like that, and lots of people can benefit from it at once.

[@KGTropicals]

It's a great idea, the only issue is finding someone to take care of it.

[@alitweed2164]

Great idea! Fish keeping helps me deal with the effects of war

[@MrRoverpilot]

I asked you a long time ago and you actually responded about making a video specifically about cord management. On a larger aquarium you may have nine or 12 cords. Additionally, there are things you need to turn off occasionally while you’re either servicing an aquarium or perhaps you wanna cut back on flow while you are feeding in your aquarium. I think it would be a helpful video.

[@GodFirstGreatGod]

This is a great idea, go all in!