When To Add Bacteria To Aquarium - (Seachem Stability)

When to add bacteria to aquarium is important because you could be wasting money dosing when it's unnecessary. But there are 4 specific times when adding bacteria, like Seachem Stability, API Stress Zyme, or Fritz Turbo Start can be very beneficial in establishing your tank and keeping the water safe and habitable for your fish.
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[@danieljeffries6430]

Awesome Page 📄😎😎

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, Glad you checked it out! 😊💪

[@Agentshadowolf]

Fritz zyme turbo start 700 is amazing good bacteria to use for starting an aquarium.

[@ryangsvaperadamson3809]

Would love to speak to you, need some advice on my tanks

[@gaywelshboy6811]

Hi wondering if you can help I’ve got a problem with my Fish tank it’s been set up for almost 2 years now I went away for a long weekend come back and the water is really cloudy the whole time I’ve had it it has been clear apart from the first bacterial bloom when it was being set up never in issue until now what do I do The amount of food I see the time does not change due to I have an automatic feeder which I’ve had from the first day of fish keeping i’ve not changed food my pH level is 6.0 my ammonia level is zero ppm my nitrates is zero ppm and my nitrate fluctuates between zero ppm and 5.0 ppm I test my water with an IPI freshwater master test kit my water temperature is 26.5°C that’s 79.7 degrees Fahrenheit Love watching your videos in my spare time that’s how I’ve learnt all about the fish keeping

[@aqhan]

Given how good chemistry is nowadays, I no longer bother waiting. I set up my tank, add the conditioner, let it run for a day. Then I go and buy some fish, add it to the tank, add the bacteria, and boom, all good. I have to say, good to monitor the levels though after, just in case you need to do a water change.

[@simonwood1542]

I love it how you leave no one behind from beginners to the more advanced…Totally in tune with all your subscribers Kev. Everything you share is done with great diligence and with reasons. You smash it every time, all at your own expense with no sponsorship which is a credit to you.🇬🇧

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Simon! I really appreciate that positive feedback! I have to admit I get my best content from the questions you guys ask in the videos. Straight from the source! 😁💪

[@alissatyau849]

A FIRST!

[@wota226]

New to the hobby and I will agree, your videos are very easy to follow compared to other KZbinrs. Keep up the great advice 👍🏻

[@rdred8693]

I can see him having his own show!

[@otallono]

pretty much leaving everyone behind when telling people to use scam products that are concluded in every single test and study to be completely ineffective.

[@Lookin4LoveInAllTheWrongPlaces]

When having hundreds of dollars invested into fish it makes no cents to pinch pennies on a few ounces of water conditioners. Even if its a few "feeder fish" we should all strive to do our best to create the most comfortable habitat as possible for our fish. All they want is some clean heathy water and a pinch of food a couple of times a day. Well actually they would love a hand full of food every time you walk by the tank, lol. Its channels like yours K.A. that has help me come along way in caring for fish. Thank you for all your hard work and bringing us quality top notch content to be the best fish keepers we can be. Also, beautiful tanks and fish you got there.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Totally agree! Thank you for the positive feedback as well!

[@raccooneyes2099]

KaveMan and KGT are the only fish channels i watch. They are the best! straight and to the point and the best tips. I credit my healthy tanks to both channels.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, I'm flattered to be compared to KG, they have an awesome channel!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I love Prime Time as well, another awesome channel. But if you think they're not out to make money and earn a living, lol thats just laughable. A youtube channel is VERY hard work. Pumping out quality videos takes time, effort and money of your own investment. No one does this NOT to earn money.

[@KaveManAquatics]

@Jimmy P Aquatics I’m sure I don’t. But what I do know is they don’t put in Hours and Hours of work NOT to make money. They have ads on their videos just like the rest of us do. They sell Merch just like the rest of us do. They have a website that earns money as well. Just because a channel may or may not have a sponsor doesn’t mean they aren’t trying to make money. This is VARY HARD work. But I know how easy it is to think it’s not from the other side. And let me just make a point. There’s nothing wrong with trying to earn money from hard work. Prime time is doing everything right for the hobby and for themselves.

[@trcs3079]

@JimmyP's Aquariums you sound like you live life with pride and authenticity. Can you work for me for free, because getting paid won't benefit you.

[@anthonycrivello6980]

beginner with a 20gallon . watched about 20 videos over the weekend. you taught me so much. appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad to hear you’re finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@llomax1067]

I am a saltwater guy..... Now kev got me out here buying african cichlids because I didn't know of the color..... Filling my ( new to me 220 as we speak.... 😂😂😁 Thanks brother

[@KaveManAquatics]

HAHA, I heard I have that effect on people 😊😊 Congrats on that new 220!!

[@eternlpce]

Lol👏🏾👏🏾

[@keenandavis3012]

😎

[@austinVloggs390]

Ha! Kev is winning!!!

[@thechosenone9943]

Me too !

[@swampdonkeyzx14]

Love all the videos kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! 😊💪

[@reginaldfoster1390]

Great information as always kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@mohamedyusuf3224]

Great video as always 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@dmphins8349]

Like always great info enjoyed the video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@audrameyer9558]

Thanks Kev. Great content as always. Have a great weekend!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. You as well 😁

[@alfredopolanco2591]

Great video kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! 🏀

[@bigcheese6652]

Thanks for your reply I’ll have look 👍🏻

[@tropicalaquatics4694]

Great video!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 😊

[@Jerry-lj3cf]

Great video and keep it up.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, will do!

[@alexesco1521]

Than you sr

[@cfl285]

Great video, thank you.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@clashkun-uwu8567]

As usual such an awesome video kev man ur just so good

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊💪

[@Brensters63]

Wow!!! What an awesome video! Thank you! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@daviddurbano5135]

Great video as always! Straight to the point, happy fish keeping!💪

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, Glad you enjoyed! 😊💪

[@dnadhiir9082]

Thx a lot kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!

[@gianbarmanable]

Very good tips man.😉👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 👍

[@romankrhounek5974]

Kev on point as always

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro!

[@romankrhounek5974]

@@KaveManAquatics welcome buddy I keep 2 twenty gallons one with Gouramis, rummynose and corydora pandas I used the poly fill for super clear water and of course Fritz or stability when adding fish ,my other 20 gallon has rummynose, serpea tetras,2 mollies and 3 swordtails

[@TheDIANEW1213]

Thank you very much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacklawer6389]

Gr8 video as usual my friend, thanks for your time

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@terrymartins2552]

Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Happy to hear it! 😊💪

[@snoopdogg734]

Great video kev as always. ...pony up seachem

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, for real! 🤣 Thanks bro!

[@sierramorgan8158]

Awesome advice! Thank you for this video!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Always my pleasure! 😊

[@briandoran3244]

Your videos are so on/and straight to the point ! I watch and trust your opinion ! 👍🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! 😊

[@masidre1988]

Great video again, thank you very much😇

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks!! My pleasure! 😊

[@gabrielastarr21]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@angrydodo9064]

Kev this was very informative. I’m starting up in the hobby with Oscar’s in a 125 gal. Ur videos are very helpful. New subscriber here!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@mrjc12]

Great video and info like always! More quick short tips like these would be amazeballs.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Noted!

[@javiercosentino]

Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@angelorodriguez1149]

Thank You for the information.. It Was Good to Know This.. And more..

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yournamehere3071]

THANK YOU! YOU ARE MY GO TO WITH ALL MY QUESTIONS

[@KaveManAquatics]

😊💪

[@michaelmirraministry8834]

This video is very helpful and concise

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@chacardenas4550]

Thank you so much!! Big help👏👍🏻❤️

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@johncameron4194]

Thank you so so so much

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

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Thanks for the great content and thank you for your service

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! 😁🫡

[@lukebenton8285]

Your videos really help me out a lot

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help!

[@R.192jss]

So many thanks! I appreciate the knowledge 🙏.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro! 😊💪

[@oasisreno1920]

Thank you bro

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!

[@user-oo3tn9lt2l]

Very good video.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you very much!

[@SantosProd]

Appreciate you bro. love the content and the channel. Have you ever covered the one , two punch? i recently had black beard algae.. taking over i was thinking of doing the one two punch.. but i just removed all my plants.. leaving my tank kind of ugly but haven't seen much bba any tips from you?

[@johnmadia5229]

I love these videos. I learn a lot and constantly smile

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😁💪

[@natejm]

I’ve been watching a few of your videos. Got yourself a new sub. Quick, to the point. Good job, keep it up, thanks for sharing.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😁

[@danieljeffries6430]

Great Video 😎Been busy but I stay in Tuned always with the new Content I like the new graphics and effects on the Video Awesome information Kev, Thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you brother Daniel, Im doing my best to get you guys the info but staying entertaining

[@juanbarba9372]

Great video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 😁

[@denfordbacayana2303]

Cool guy. Very informative. Nice energy for delievery of inputs . Keep it up .. 💪💪💪

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate that, thank you! Will do! 😊💪

[@SumthinDifferent]

Another great addition to a genius!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@LowerMichigan248]

I followed your instructions on adding Safe / Stability and added 5 fish. All lived so thanks for the information!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@fififornow8031]

Getting into this hobby I really needed this channel. Thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@vwken]

Thanks Kev. Your videos are very helpful and detailed. I appreciate the specific information that's very useful in maintaining aquatic environments and keeping fish healthy. You are my go-to source for info!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro! Glad I can help 😁💪

[@bxslugz]

Thank u

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! 😁

[@amandadias4599]

Thank you!! Can’t wait to get my fish!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@keepamerica2astrong280]

Hey Kev good vid bro. 'Sheckles" Love it ! haha

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣 Glad you enjoyed

[@keenandavis3012]

Kev, just wanna say your videos and your FB group have helped me tremendously‼️TY🎈💯

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Love to hear that! Glad you've been finding the content helpful!

[@deluxivehomes8719]

Yo Kaveman you are the 💣 bro appreciate all the knowledge bro.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! 😁

[@deluxivehomes8719]

I am new hobbiest and damn this is 🔥 i watch all your videos. This is beyond helpful. Love you my bro thanks a lot

[@Maple373]

✨STABILITY✨ This is the video that changed everything for me. I’ve been working to get cycled properly, on a correct cleaning - but-dont-kill-the-bacteria-schedule for the better part of a year. Stability is what I needed. I’ve watched most of your videos. You’re the best! Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@nayanmistry4641]

This is a great video, very comprehensive overview. It's really cleared things up. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@cmonCOLBY]

Hey Kev, I have a series of questions for you ! 😭 I have south/central American cichlids in a 75 & did the fish in way of things…. I’m so paranoid about things that I’ll do almost daily water changes & am just curious as to how to let it cycle. Are they hardy enough to make it through that? Or how often should I do one. Sorry for the long message, I just really love these guys & don’t want them suffering! I use prime & stability as well. I knew you’d be the man to ask.

[@rosamontalvo4951]

Great product Stability!! Love it 💕 I use it on my fish tank!! I recommend it!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Agreed! 😁

[@lew131323]

Your awesome man! I appreciate your compassion for fish and helping others to learn how to keep their fish!🙏🥰

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@smokenspartaify]

Thanks for the help. I'm getting ready to get my daughter's some fish, and I've been stressing about all the new information. This will be their first pet, and I'm trying to to not mess this up. 😅 You've definitely got me feeling more confident about getting started. God bless.

[@aviatom1]

Just found you this morning. Great information here and found you to be very relatable, great job. What I've heard so far can be used in our koi keeping also (except fish the same day, be a small fortune for products in a couple thousand gallons, lol). Keep up the good work. Just subbed

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for the sub! Yea, I'd let that big pond cycle on its own lol Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@lukematthias9061]

Been a fan of your videos for awhile. Happy your out there making things seem simple for people like myself. Happy to see your second arrowana is hanging in there. Also did i see a flower horn in your american cichlid tank?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you for sticking with me! 😁 No flower horn, that may have been my big albino Oscar you saw 🤣

[@tiffanywilliams7763]

Thank you so much for all the information & how to the point you are. I have watched 3-4 different fish KZbinrs after years out of the hobby preparing my new tank I got for Christmas & you demystify so many things while still being thorough. Thank you from 🇨🇱

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@eues803]

Hi Kev, one more winner, everything that you said, you but the video related to that subject, great job my brother. Always following you from Europe.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, glad you enjoyed it! 😊💪

[@aprylspage5852]

I’m new to fish keeping and your channel has been very helpful to me.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you, Glad to hear it! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@Sammy-be5dc]

Your channel is the best ,you are top notch...greetings from serbia .

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rockyandmiles9889]

Not sure how I didn’t find you sooner! Love the way you explain things! Straight to the point and easy to understand!!! I’m in the process of cycling a tank and dealing with a crashed cycle in another. This was very helpful!!! Thanks ! 🐾🐶🐶🐾

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Im glad you've found it now! 😁💪 If you've got fish in that tank this video will be very helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TYoqyilsaeaac

[@mariangriffin5197]

Yay, Hicksville! Grew up in East Northport.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice! 😊💪

[@pete8016]

Nice shout out to Tropical Showcase in Hicksville, NY that’s my go to LFS.. great shop and a great bunch of guys in there

[@KaveManAquatics]

Agreed! 😁💪

[@JohnSmith.1]

You got a new subscriber bro, I watched 2 of your videos since last night and both were very informative! Just getting back into the hobby again and just needed some reassurances about starting cycle up & using nitrifying bacteria so thank you.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Welcome aboard bro, Glad I could help! 😁 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHq5qaFqjqh6jaM - aquabuildr.com

[@FellowNick]

Dropped that like!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My man 💪

[@TEW-pp9vb]

Thanks for this upload, Kev. Still trying to fully understand the whole bacteria cycle piece. This will definitely help.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro! Make sure to check out the beginners playlist, great video on the nitrogen cycle in there!

[@TEW-pp9vb]

@@KaveManAquatics yes, sir. I know it's another informative video as all the others.

[@Shadow-wn5fw]

Thanks for the info Kev. I was doing what some of your other followers were doing. Every time that I did a water change and once a month I was adding Stability. Thanks again.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help!

[@ashleysteffens4538]

Your videos are INCREDIBLE! Can’t believe you’re from Long Island also! Thanks for saving my tank!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@jamesward2634]

Kevin aquatics I have just started a new tank it's 29 gallon and I want to thank you Kev I've learned more off of you in the last 6 months and I want to thank you for that I've learned so much from you thank you

[@kasiam744]

Thank you! So much info everywhere and I'm confused slightly. Setting up my first aquarium and trying to gather as much info as I can. Thank you for this video!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!! 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! - aquabuildr.com

[@DBZTCG]

🤣😂awesome vid bro, Love how clear your water is, have u added new fish ??

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, I was actually upset at the camera, highlighting me but making the tank look cloudy 😩

[@sseaairuh]

Liked and subscribed!! ty so much for your help! I've been so stressed ... I have a green terror who is dealing with new tank syndrome due to my rookie mistake. I knew about my tank having to go though a cycle - for some reason it never clicked that it was the nitrogen cycle (i feel really dumb but at least im learning) also didn't know it could take so long I thought it was like a 3 day process. Anyways, after binge-watching videos on the nitrogen cycle (because it finally clicked) I came across your page! SUPER helpful and easy to understand content. i feel 100x's more confident in knowing what to do to help my fish now than I did two hours ago. gonna go self reflect on the whole blonde moment with the nitrogen cycle situation now.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol 🤣🤣 Don’t beat yourself up too bad. It has happened to the best of us! Important thing is you looked for help and found it! Thanks for the sub! 😁💪

[@nazeemsultan123]

Probably the best aquarium channel

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you sir!! 😊

[@phlatz]

THANKS FOR TEACHING ME ABOUT FISH JAYLEN HURTS

[@zackcrane224]

Who's the jar head in the back? Semper Fi from a brother! ! ! Also thank you for the content man love the explanation helped me out!!! Keep up the good stuff!!!

[@highbrass7563]

API Stress ZYME is my go to

[@eddietrygar9934]

Thanks for these videos. Theyve been really helpful. How much bacteria should I add when adding fish to my tank? Is there a guideline based on tank size or number of fish being added?

[@finnwiggles28]

Wow! Love this Video! Been in the hobby 40 yrs and just learned something new about how/when to use these 2 products!! And laughed too!!! Very thorough, Thank you!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Finn, Love the positive feedback from veterans of the hobby!!

[@thelionsden5771]

Big Up Kev!! I hail from Hempstead! Thanks for the knowledge and the reason I just subbed!! Btw....Do you recommend any LFS's on Long Island or Queens for Apistogramma's? or Haps?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks neighbor! Honestly I've leaned towards online breeders for my fish. They just have much more variety. You can find the guys I use in my shop under "fish" - koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

[@marlacraig2564]

Thanks Kev…always helpful!! I was using stability at every water change and I have 8 tanks…now I’m more clear on when I need and don’t need to do that. Because of you, I have very stable and beautiful tanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Oh yes, you're definitely going to save some money now! Glad I could help! 😊

[@funkfarmer7125]

I was doing the same thing, I was adding stability every water change every week. I hope I wasn't doing more harm than good but either way from now on I'll only add it after filter cleaning or new fish. Thanks Kaveman, you've helped me alot as I've only got my first tank a year ago.

[@stephkills]

I appreciate this video so much, thank you! Unfortunately I'm dealing with an ammonia spike though it's gone down significantly after yesterday's 50% water change. I saw another short of yours about fish in cycles where you mentioned I should avoid doing a water change during an ammonia spike, but here the advice is the do a water change and dose with prime and stability. How do you decide whether to water change or leave it be?

[@christ806]

Kev have you heard of or tried Seachem Pristine ?

[@mengvang2696]

Vary informative 👌.. aquavitro-alpha is also great for water conditioner like prime too!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! and thanks for sharing that! 😊

[@qijunleo104]

Just wanted to say I’m new to the channel and new to the fish hobby. You’ve been great Kev, especially about letting me know everything about Ammonia, good and bad bacteria and chlorine. Keep being awesome, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! 👍👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! Have you seen my beginners playlist yet? - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@qijunleo104]

@@KaveManAquatics yes I did! Slowly working my way through and find the videos very helpful. I do have a 2 ft tank and I currently have a few buckets of water lying around, all treated with anti chlorine. But if the tanks get larger (like I’m planning a 4ft) how should I do the 80% water change in future? Just pour in tap water and use the Safe and other anti chlorine? I’m sure there’s a video on thus too :)

[@qijunleo104]

Ah! Found it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4WXpZKGmb12h9k Wow, this one was super helpful!! Great job and thank you 🙏

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@qijunleo104 My pleasure! 😁💪

[@Z6NE_]

Hey Kev thanks for you knowledge it’s really helped me with getting started. Where did you get your decor, I can’t seem to find any like that.

[@KaveManAquatics]

All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊

[@aurorajunier5505]

Thank you so much for this video. It is very informative. I just got an ammonia spike and I am pretty sure it's because I recently cleaned my filter and killed some bacteria. Thank again great great video

[@katie9065]

Thank you! This was so helpful. I have one question. I set up my tank the other week and added another brand of water conditioner and then a bacteria ball(not sure of name), and then left it overnight, then got two fish the next day. I then came across and watched your other videos and bought myself prime and stability. It’s now the next week both bottles have arrived. So should I start from now and add stability and Prime daily until tank establishes? How do I know my other brand products that I used on the first day of getting the tank won’t interfere with the new ones i’m about to use as i’m worried it will clash even though i have only used them once? Thank you so much again!

[@paulrooney3251]

Hi Kevin love your videos buddy my tank set up is coldwater fancy goldfish.I've listened to your advice and my tank is thriving.my fish send a big thank you from Bonnie scotland.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Great to hear! Glad your guys are doing well. Thanks for watching from Scotland!! 😁