When To Water Change An Aquarium - (No, It Doesn’t Depend)

Doing water changes is an important part of the hobby. Our fish deserve the cleanest possible home and yea, we love to look at our clean tanks 😊
But how do we determine WHEN to water change an aquarium. Do our fish hold up a sign that says "clean me"? lol Of course not.
So how do we know WHEN to do them....Simple!
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[@Whobefit]

You should put a pothos plant in the big tank, I run a 200 gallon with 12 6- 10 inch frontosa and I don’t see over 15ppm nitrates ever I do water changes to keep phosphates low and diatoms at bay

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@Whobefit My guys will eat the pothos. Tried that in the past.

[@darreldavis1]

Afternoon Kev. One of my wet pets has an eye injury from being nicked on by another fish. What kind of treatment can I give him to heal? I did add some stress coat to the tank. Thank you in advance Sir🙏🏾

[@brutalkuhli8351]

Beginner question here: I have a decently planted tank here, from what I understood from your nitrogen cycle explanation, plants will consume the NitrAte so I'll not see the level rise all that much if I don't overfeed. When would I know when to change my water if I don't see the nitrate level go up because my plants eat it? Or what I'm saying makes no sense because I understood wrong?

[@tylarmar9823]

Love the videos was gifted a tank about 4 weeks ago now i have 3 and have more on the way scary how much i grown ti love fish

[@angelmika2010]

Since I found your channel my tank has been so crystal clear. My main tank is in the living room and when the pizza delivery guy delivered our food he stated that my tank was so clear that it look HD quality lol. Thank you again and looking forward to more videos.

[@InnovatewithLes]

HD!!! Drinking water on em! Lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Thats awesome! Glad I was able to help you impress that delivery guy!! 🤣💪💪

[@rick6582CNCMedicalParts]

I try feed my fish every other day helps with my 90 gal tank water all Barbs & tetras every 2 weeks 25% for me thanks for information

[@angelmika2010]

@@InnovatewithLes ikr lol

[@djtoobrazy6963]

You should post your tank

[@FREEPALESTINE5543]

In my opinion. This is the best fish channel on KZbin.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate you bro! 😊💪

[@jenndensmore535]

I had a freshwater aquarium about 20 years ago and eventually gave up after suffering an Ick infection that got out of hand. Back then, there wasn’t a lot of information available on the internet to the average hobbyist, unlike the wealth of information and ease of accessing the information that there is now. I’ve recently decided to try the hobby again, and during this journey of planning and preparation to start my new tank, I discovered your channel and have been binge-watching all of it. Your presentations are informative and easy to follow, and your personality is engaging and keeps me coming back for more. I can’t thank you enough for doing what you do and helping this newbie to become an informed and empowered fish keeper.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Well Im glad you decided to come back to the hobby and glad you found the channel as well! 😊 Thanks for that positive feedback! Happy to hear you're enjoying the channel!

[@loveninaolucas1851]

I got a 38 gal no fish and no aqua plant yet and just set it up today any advise from you.

[@SonnyR4K]

Absolutely love getting straight to the point, you're the best!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊💪

[@DBZTCG]

Kev is back 👏 great vid as always, your really starting to get good at this always entertaining bro 😎

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, trying to give out the info while making it entertaining! Glad you noticed 😊

[@audrameyer9558]

Thanks Kev. You always provide great info in a way that anyone can understand. It is appreciated 😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure, Glad you found it helpful

[@TheSparkratos]

I've been following all your tips for my cichlid tank and they've been working like a charm. Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Hope you can make it to tonight's live stream! 😁 Set your reminder now! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHqtiXyZocaab9E

[@mariebroussard7159]

Can’t thank you enough how you just get to the point! I subscribe to your channel and my fish game has been poppin ever since. Thank you so much😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, Glad to hear it! Thanks for the positive feedback, really appreciate it! 😊

[@flonkas]

Straight to the point. No bs. This is why I watch your videos over everyone else’s.

[@darthblunt3833]

Awesome content as always Kev!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you brother Darth! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@unanimousreporting8250]

Great to the point simple advice as always. I agree as well with an aggressive fish, I raised my ph , gh, and kh and its like an opioid to them everyone is just relaxed.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@thischildishlifestyle]

Loving the channel. Even though I've kept fish for many years it's still good to get a refresher course and see how other people in the hobby do things. Keep up the good work brother 😎👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Couldn't agree more! Glad you enjoyed it, always appreciate positive feedback from the veterans of the hobby! 😊

[@ms3326]

New to the hobby and I admit I'm hooked thanks to your videos I've learned so much. My only regret is not buying a bigger tank..lol I appreciate your help. Thank you.

[@shinehy403]

I'm learning here too! Superb info quickly delivered in a no bs style. Love it!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear it! 😁💪

[@pranavbaleri1159]

Kev your new videos are very funny!!! 😂 Keep it up!!!Keep it entertaining!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! I am trying to think of ways to keep them entertaining while also being informative. Glad you noticed 😊

[@tomsalinasDDS]

Great job thanks Kev! Really appreciated the rundown on chemistry as nitrates rise pH can drop.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure, Glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@hydrojet7x70]

I love your videos! I am a very busy person and I don’t have 15-20 minutes to waste on videos that the point never comes out. I really like how you put the point no nonsense straight to the front of your video, at that point, I know, this is the video for me and I will spend whatever amount of time watching the video. That’s because I know what I am getting Versus randomly searching. You’re doing a great job. Keep it up! Love your style.

[@ShrimpCity]

Hey Kev! I'm new to the hobby but I want to give you a huge thank you for all the info that you've been pushing out! I'm enjoying the hobby a lot more thanks to your videos. Keep up the great work!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome thank you! Glad you've been enjoying the channel! 😊💪

[@Joefun50]

Brother your videos are always so informative and you always simplify your descriptions to help us better understand 🙏 God bless Brother and thanks for all the help

[@KaveManAquatics]

You are very welcome! Thanks for that awesome positive feedback! 😁

[@northwestlife2794]

Thanks for the video! New to keeping fish. Trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks for keeping it fun!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@jg2591]

This was great. Thanks for tips.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, my pleasure!

[@cindyhanson9412]

I have been keeping fish since I was a five year old child, and I am still learning. I thank you for all your good information and I like your good common sense, your videos are filled with great information and are very entertaining at the same time,thank you again for all your help!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you've been enjoying the channel!

[@dr.thaliaw9881]

Awesome tips as I just set up a new African Cichlid tank. I’m really sticking close to this channel now!! Thanks Kev, you’re the best teacher. 🌹

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you so much! Glad you're finding the channel helpful, and congrats on that new African Cichlid tank!! 😊💪

[@mraquaticnews5676]

@@KaveManAquatics kevs da man! 👊🏽

[@user-mp7xv8hl5b]

These videos are awesome man…best fish channel on KZbin…extremely helpful & informative 👍🏻👍🏻

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Appreciate that! 😊💪

[@Kathy_Bennett]

I thought I understood my small little 10 gallon tank that I had set up about 10 years ago. I had it going to watch the little Glofish Danios play and a Betta Splenda during the time I fought Lymphoma (blood cancer). Those little Danios would form little swimming patterns (sometimes just 2" wide) on their own and sometimes another one would join in; then there were the games of chase. About 2 months ago, I woke up one morning to find most of my fish dead. I was heart broken, I told my husband that they were innocent, they did nothing to deserve this! It was an ammonia spike! I started doing research, and that's how I found you. The Stability saved the fish I could save, especially after a second spike. Let me just say I have one tough catfish and one tough Betta, they survived both spikes. So I need to *thank you* so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sorry for your loss, but super glad I was able to help! 😁

[@mrswiggles2012]

LOL..very entertaining Kev! Why would I want to watch anything else, LOL...Have a good weekend. Beatiful tanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@keepamerica2astrong280]

Hey Kev great vid. I have had cichlids going on 20 years and you def know your stuff. I have always done 40% water changes every 2 weeks. Very entertaining also. Thanks Bro...

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Love to hear positive feedback from the vets! Thats how I know Im doing well lol Glad you enjoyed the video brother 💪

[@celbornagain141]

The biggest thing I learned was about the nutrients and minerals!! WOW! Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! 😊

[@medsurgcutie]

You are good at what you do. I follow a lot of fish type content creators but you were the first to really break down and simply the nitrate cycle for me. Thank you.

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@Slimboulslim]

Exactly the same thing I said 👏🏾💯🤣

[@TEW-pp9vb]

Excellent video, Kevin, and definitely worth a second look/replay on my end.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you SIr! Watch as many times as you'd like haha 😊

[@TEW-pp9vb]

@@KaveManAquatics yes, sir. Will watch 'till my heart's content lol. Class is in session.

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 BTW..thanks for joining the membership! I appreciate the support! 😊💪

[@TEW-pp9vb]

@@KaveManAquatics Certainly, Kev. Glad to be a part of the movement!!

[@steverabbits]

Kev, your stuff is brilliant man! I was worried to death about my nitrates and they have never been over 15ppm! Currently at about 7ppm. I've watched 3 of your videos so far tonight and I've learned more in 1 hour than I have in a week in the past! I plan to make some great changes based on your teaching my friend - so grateful I cannot tell you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome to hear, glad I could help and glad that you're finding the channel helpful! Thank you for the positive feedback! 😊💪

[@jaygarcia4426]

Found your channel today! Have been binge watching your playlist for beginners . My husband and I got a beautiful Koi Galaxy Longfin Betta but unfortunately we were told after 24 hrs of setting up the tank the betta would be fine to put in So of course we did that! Your videos have been helpful and tomorrow im going to get some supplies that i need to help the tank cycle! Thank you for your videos!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@terrymartins2552]

Another great video, well presented. I only have Bolivian Ram Cichlids with Platies and Corydoras in a moderately planted tank but I still learn a lot from watching your videos.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Agentshadowolf]

I got the Vivosun 2600 water pump listed in your description and used it for the first time today, man that thing is awesome for draining water out of tanks. It was way better than the old pump I had that took forever, the new pump is over 3 times faster. I should have gotten this one first, I cant remember which video you first mentioned it on but thanks Kev for the helpful advice. Now I look forward to water changes more since I wont need to carry buckets lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! I felt the exact same way when I first got that pump! Water changes a breeze now 😊

[@tonykeel3827]

Hi Kev, I do a 25-50 per cent water change every week. Your videos are great! Keep them coming.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice! Thank you Tony, glad you're enjoying them!

[@kosachilles2504]

Great video! Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@zacharytaylor5809]

bro your videos are the bomb ! Beginner here with a 75 gallon cichild tank and one jack dempsey. They all gettin along great as it been 2 weeks. Your videos are the best though, very informative and easy to understand. Thank you so much for your great content !

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@princeopoku5846]

Your videos are really helpful. Thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@celbornagain141]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Oh my word I’ve been keeping fish for nearly 6 yrs and did not know all of what you shared! Nitrate levels at 40?! Crazy! I would just do water changes weekly regardless!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@vinayjames7228]

As always the best crystal clear explanation thanks sir.....

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Roland2307]

Great video. You’re a good teacher. You make it so simple a kaveman like myself can understand it. My tank was already established, running for like two years and it crashed for some reason. Most likely due to water quality. It got away from me some how? Big ammonia spike. Lost some great fish. Almost lost my eye biter Sergio. So, on to do some water changes for me!

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, Glad you got the Kaveman reference lol Sorry to hear about your crash, we live and learn in the hobby and just continue to improve, dont give up! 😊💪

[@lots33ml]

Always succinct and clear about what every hobbiest needs to know. Like my friend ben ochart who also has a large following on youtube it's a fluid situation sounds like he's joking but it's true everything is constantly changing in you're tank and it all depends on all those factors you so eloquently layed out. As usual good job clearly explaining the formula for success. Peace brother and happy fish keeping.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, appreciate that positive feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@hadihamid5473]

Hello from Brunei ! Love your videos!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you like them!

[@bschneller7933]

Very helpful videos. Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@leegadsby290]

You're vids are the best kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Lee! 😊

[@eues803]

Hi Kev, as always very Nice vídeo, great informations for who os starting in the hobby and also for those that think that water doesn't have to be replaced with new water rich um everything.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed it

[@5766MARIA]

Once again, great information 😎

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it

[@pamelajackson6954]

Just the question I needed answered. Thanks!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@matthewsmith6343]

Hey Kev, Semper Fi brother! I kept changing water on ammonia spikes, but after watching your videos, I waited out the ammonia spikes and dosed to keep water stabilized till the cycle happened and now everything is good. I've had tanks before but I got the MTS going on now

[@KaveManAquatics]

Semper Fi Devil! Glad I could help you figure it out!! 😁💪

[@FLSBRider]

I usually just do 80% water change every Thursday regardless of what the tests say. Usually it’s about 20ppm with 12 adult discus, 9 angels, 2 blue phantom plecos, in a 125 gallon. Been doing it this way for years without issue.

[@drremen]

as always, accurate no nonsense info and entertaining as well. keep that up (Y)

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@sujansheelsrivastava7420]

Awesome tips sir 👍👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 💪

[@cicatank]

i felt very consoled when you show us your nitrate. I was getting paranoia about that nitrate level when i did those test. I water change every week and do not like to add plants. it is an office tank so not very nice for me to add too much stuff in when i don't have that kind of time for plants maintenance. thanks for your note of encouragement and easy to understand information. clap clap!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I hear you, I like my tanks clean and simple looking. Less is more for me. Glad I could! 😊💪

[@powerk2615]

Always helpful

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!

[@ratsaremagic]

Very informative channel. I believe everything you say and follow your advice where I can. It's the only channel on fish keeping that is straight to the point with simple explanations. Lots of other channels sells mostly poop to sound intelligent and even a beginner like me can hear the difference between real facts and poop! I hope you great success. Thanks for the videos.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol 🤣 Thanks bro! Glad you’re enjoying the channel. And thanks for that feedback! Don’t miss tomorrow’s Live Premiere! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6uZdH9nad16q5I

[@thopham7976]

Very helpful and thanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@PrincessPica24]

Thanks!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! You are the first Super Thanks I've received! I really appreciate it! 😁

[@edgararcega3046]

Nicely explained. I just switched the food i give my fish. Was using flakes but they sank to the bottom alot and polluted the water. Now I use blood worms. They float slot more than flakes

[@douglasvieco5387]

I love your videos , thanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Happy to hear that!

[@finnwiggles28]

Thank you for this GREAT video! My fish LOVE clean water! Of all the water change videos I've seen, and lately there's a ton; This one is far and away the best!! and you're Funny too!!!! :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol Thanks Finn. Im trying to get the info out while also making the video entertaining. Glad you noticed! 🤣

[@garthantash]

I do 50% water changes once a week mainly due to using EI fertilising but I also want to keep my nitrates well below 40ppm. I keep corydoras and I am convinced they deteriorate if kept over 40ppm for long so had a good rethink of my schedule and water change system to avoid that happening again.

[@kc8449]

Thank you so much for this video! I've had a planted tank with snails for 3.5 years. Finally added fish: 7 black neon tetras who all died within 4 days, 4 corys (1 has red blotch), and 2 African pygmy frogs (1 frog is MIA pretty sure). Not only did I overload my 25 gallon, but I kept noticing higher than normal Ammonia and low! PH. One time it was just below 5. I asked aquarium groups and was scowering KZbin trying to figure out what to do because water changes only temporarily fixed the issue, but no one had an answer. That is until I found this video. I now have a 10 gallon hospital tank where I am treating my 4 corys. I also realize how many rookie mistakes I made after watching your videos. Thank you so much again for these videos. I want to be the best fish carer I can be and give my fish a happy and healthy life. I am hoping to get more corys now that I know they need to be in a larger group once I get them treated and healthy and my main tank safe. After watching your videos, I think I have the knowledge to keep going with this. Subscriber for life.

[@muffinman1971]

Love the vids. Very entertaining and succinct. Your wave maker vids changed my life 😂😂 (and my fishes)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@leonardcrawford973]

Thanks for the tips brother. I recently got back into the hobby after taking a 10 year break and man so much has changed. I raised Oscars before and now moving to African Cichlids. Also I see that you are a Marine as well. Semper Fi my brother! OhRah!

[@TEX-9568]

Great channel Kevin! Your knowledge has been extremely helpful in my endeavors to keeping fish. On a side note… you and Sinbad have striking resemblances in looks and demeanor…. I’m a fan of Sinbad.

[@KaveManAquatics]

HAHA, yea I get that alot. Glad you're a Sinbad fan 😊💪

[@adamc7918]

Enjoyed the vid. Im also looking to do a WC around 40 to 50ish

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it! 💪

[@allanimalschannel3131]

Very helpful

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear that

[@user-zv7ov4rm5w]

I've been watching you over the years. I am a South American tank guy. But you are to slowly talking me into the african cichlids

[@user-dc7iw3fu4e]

This was very helpful

[@simonwood1542]

Excellent upload Kev as always. I run at 40ppm after 7 days religiously…that said, it’s 5ppm straight from the tap regardless so like so many others I’m on the back foot from the off so a weekly W/C of 50-60% with a filter clean bi monthly is undertaken. When it’s not filter clean time it’s gravel vac maintenance and this causes me no issues…..Sunday’s are definitely fish tank maintenance day…Would be interesting to hear other peoples schedules.🇬🇧

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sounds like the perfect maintenance schedule. Because it's very similar to mine lol 😊💪

[@taylorcaudil8058]

I do Tuesday 10%, Thursday 25%, Saturday gravel vac to 20-35% every week and everyone does very well

[@melissafoster1228]

I’ve watched this twice now. Great video Kev!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, thank you! 😊

[@EGWL93]

Weekly change for my 15g community tank comprises of 12 glowlights, 4 glofish tetras, 3 Otos and 2 snails & 2 weeks for my 10g tank which comprises of 5 Sparkling Gourami, 3 Otos and 5 Amano shrimps. Irregardless of what's the result as I know I'll procrastinate and ended up not changing for weeks if the test kit says all is good. The most if I don't change is to top up water.

[@davebdot6713]

I own two planted 5 gallon tanks witch don't produce a lot of nitrates. So i do a water change if the whaterhardness rises. I get more minerals in the water over timer because i don't use distilled water in my fillup routine. I still test for nitrates and ammonia at least two time a week to keep it in check

[@meyou805]

Nice :) I just usually go for every Sunday. I very rarely test my water now. Did my goldfish yesterday though. Betta and main tropical tank today (Sunday), along with my baby goldfish set up and the little tank I have a couple of fish in for quarantine

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice, sounds like they're in good hands 💪

[@InnovatewithLes]

Wealth of knowledge!🐟

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank yo bro!!

[@Shadissy]

I love your channel!!!! And, my fish do too. Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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

[@MaybeCapelan]

I am so great full for this channel.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Happy to hear that! Glad you’re enjoying it! 😁💪

[@kennygore1395]

this was great

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks!

[@JorgeGomez-zf2xy]

Only channel I watch for everything aquatic 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, Thank you!! 😊💪

[@samoistina9507]

True, a very true and i tested this many times, bless

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for sharing

[@TacticalJackalope]

You have a no nonsense and straight to the point channel. You also have a great personality for this kind of work. I'd love to see you do a collab with Prime Time Aquatics or KG Tropicals!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, maybe one day they'll acknowledge my existence, lol right now im a tiny pebble in their huge pond 😊

[@TacticalJackalope]

@@KaveManAquatics I'm going to meet Jason in a few weeks at Aquashella in Dallas. I will make sure I bring your channel up.:)

[@KaveManAquatics]

LOL, Thanks! 💪

[@Hizsoldier1219]

Kev is the best learning more and more with every video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad you’re enjoying the content 😁💪

[@jamestaylor7045]

love the vibe of your vids esp that background track lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! I was thinking it was too low and no one could even hear it lol

[@Emaqualife]

Thanks for infos 😇

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!

[@Sunburstbear]

I have a 75 gallon tank with a 8" silver arowana, 5 silver dollars, 2 clown 🤡 loaches, 2 barb sharks, 3 geophagus, and a pleco ..I do a 25% water 🌊💦 change every Saturday and nitrate levels remain at 5ppm all the time .. 😊 Love all your really informative videos!

[@guitarsngoldfish8276]

Can I suggest you get your water tested at a store. I had a test kit that always read 5ppm. I got suspicious and took a sample to the local store to get tested and it turns out Nitrates were really about 100ppm... oops.

[@Lumpydog]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. p.s. all my tanks are heavily planted with smaller size fish. Most tanks can go several weeks without water changed.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice! I know there are setups like yours that do very well with nitrates. Wanted to make sure I addressed you guys as well 😊👍

[@AlexK-ew1mo]

Great content. I don't keep cichlids, but I find your info helpful. I had a betta in a 10. Nitrates never went more than 10-20. I changed water every 3-4 weeks 50%. He recently died with unknown causes (but he showed dropsy). Water parameters were totally fine. But now I'm wondering if I should've done 10-20% changes a little more frequently. Not because of nitrates, but just keeping the water fresh and like you said, replenish the minerals. I'll be changing the tank to white clouds, but trying out anoxic filtration. If I can master that, I'm going to try the same with shell dwellers. Whenever I have the space for that. But that'll keep the nitrates at 0 if successful.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Good luck with the new set up and sorry to hear about your betta. Its possible more frequent changes may have helped but you never know. Its always tough to tell what a fish dies from especially when parameters are good.

[@Slimboulslim]

You're so good at what you do . I'm gonna call you AQUA MAN. because you're WAY to helpful and informative in 40 seconds than anyone in 1hr. Lol. Thank you.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol…Thank you bro! 😁💪

[@TechAndTravelWithKapil]

Superb Kave. Since few days I was thinking maybe this api test kit is making me fool by showing my water color dark every time when I expected yellow. From today ,I will change my water weekly only.I have no confusion now about water change in this hobby. Thanks ❤️

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊💪

[@MWorsa]

I feel like a kid yelling “feeding” at the phone 😂

[@rhondapalmer8948]

I generally do 30% every two weeks, when it went over a month, I did a big water change of just over 50%. Big mistake. Benefiting bacteria gone? Ammonia spiked. Black mollies got covered with white fungal stuff, ulcers and ick. Para guard didn’t even work. The only thing that did the trick was lowering ph. I added 3 gallons reverse osmosis water and 50cc distilled white vinegar to my 50 gallon tank. Mollies were visibly better next day! Did 30% water change when I could, and now we are back on schedule. I will never shock my tank ever again. I might train it to take larger changes to stretch out changes, but I’m pretty nervous. Changing the ph by just 3% made such a change. I was amazed, and the fish just basked in the place I put the vinegar in. They all headed right to it. Bought me enough time till I could change it. You know how life gets. My poor mollies are good now and as my loaches and snails don’t like copper, vinegar was a God send.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Water changes do not remove any substantial amount of beneficial bacteria because they do not live in the water column. Even a 100% water change. Your fish got sick because of the ammonia spike, and the ammonia spiked for some other reason other than the water change size. Which could have been due to a number of reasons. But im glad to hear that you acted quickly and was able to get your guys back to good health!

[@rhondapalmer8948]

KaveMan Aquatics I just assumed, since it followed the change. I have a sponge filter, a u v sterilizer and a hang over the back filter. Tank is overstocked, but the changes and top offs worked well I thought. It is planted and has Mopani wood. I just could not figure it out.

[@craiggyb]

Ur vids are top !

[@KaveManAquatics]

I appreciate that!

[@sabic_]

Always enjoy your videos, loved the Jim Carrey scene

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol Glad you enjoyed it...I searched for the perfect gif to put there! lol

[@monomansmda1410]

I just got an established tank did a nitrate test the next day and the colour wasn’t on the chart did a 30% water change and fixed the problem

[@raul534]

Nah my man, you HAVE to do more videos, you the truth.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol thank you bro! I’ll keep pumpin them out as fast I can 😊💪

[@abdielsanchez6120]

Great video Kev. What do you use/ recommend to test your tank water?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, I use the api master test kit. Check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGHKeWBsm5lki8U

[@UNIXSOLJASysadminSyndicate]

Great video. What's in the tank on your right or your left-hand side?

[@sharoncornell8350]

I’m still waiting for my tank to cycle. It’s at 5 ppm right now. I recently learned from you that doing a water change before it’s cycled is like resetting the timer. So, I’m patiently waiting. I also just put in a wave maker and my fish seem happy. Thanks for all the great info! I think you have the best channel out there for beginners in this hobby.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sounds like your fish are in good hands Sharon! Glad you've been finding the channel helpful, and thanks for joining the Membership!!!

[@FellowNick]

Wait really? Doing a water change before it’s cycled is like resetting the timer??

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@FellowNick Not really, but yes you can kill off the very little bacteria you have that has started to grow. The point is, it’s not necessary to do water changes while your tank is cycling. You need ammonia in your tank for bacteria to grow.

[@FellowNick]

@@KaveManAquatics Makes so much sense I know you didn’t mean like an actual timer. That makes sense I got my tank like 3 weeks ago and did a fish in cycle I lost some fish and have already done 2 water changes so makes sense why there is still some ammonia and stuff no nitrites or nitrates at all. I use Stability and prime.

[@FellowNick]

@@KaveManAquatics I do have ceramic rings so by now I should have bacteria always on those correct?