13 Reasons Why You Should Shop at a Home Improvement Store For Your Fish Tank Supplies!
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4 жыл бұрынHello Everyone,
In this video we look at 13 great items you can buy at your local home improvement store for your fish tank and save some money!
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Should you use pool filter sand: • Using Pool Filter Sand...
How to make polycarbonate lids: • How to Make Fish Tank ...
Where we find cheap rocks: • Stop Wasting Money on ...
Fish Tank Background Comparison: • Fish Tank Background S...
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Thanks for watching!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
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@pancudowny 4 жыл бұрын
You forgot large PVC unions as caves.
@stuartberkowitz8598 4 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics a few more: that white eggcrate stuff by the lighting. Lava rock as bio media. Works fine in a sump.
@coffeebeann1 4 жыл бұрын
Jinx you owe me a soda!
@zedalba 3 жыл бұрын
With plastidip, no paint job is permanent. Look into it.
@michealshelton2133 3 жыл бұрын
Pinch, poke, you owe me a Coke.😂🤣😂🤣
@RedrumTV5150 4 жыл бұрын
This is 100% correct. Pet shop wanted $50 for enough substrate rocks for my tank. I got a 50lb bag at Lowes for $6. Does need to be rinsed a few times, but to save $40, why not.🤔
@daviddjportugal 3 жыл бұрын
I started watching for the tips but stayed for the husband/wife dynamic. He talks fast and is trying to be to the point(you can tell he’s the one that edits the videos lol), and she’s having fun going at her own pace with back stories and commentary for everything. Watched the dollar store one too..More of these please!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
You pretty much nailed it. Haha
@ashley-yz3hm 4 жыл бұрын
she was serious about that jinx! 😂
@willjamison141 4 жыл бұрын
You guys look like you were fighting the whole time lol
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Then you should see us when we are fighting. Haha
@Whiteknight0721 3 жыл бұрын
that's just married banter not real fighting LOL
@YouNeverKnoww 3 жыл бұрын
nah thats all adorable, haha the little jabs thrown each way are perfect
@MrGrombie 2 жыл бұрын
3:45 that is a thing I’ve heard all the way here in Florida as wall. Now give the lady a soda lol
@AGENTSIXTY9 4 жыл бұрын
I actually bought a transfer pump at Lowe’s and Plummed it so I can do water changes and with the flip of a valve I can fill my tanks back up too. No more buckets haha also I bought a husky tool chest at Home Depot for my 55 gallon as a stand
@therealbatmann-i8576 4 жыл бұрын
If this is your wife- she is definitely Kool this video is legit n nothing is rehearsed 💯 N thank you for the video I went to Home Depot n got this light thingy n made some lids for my 100gal I love your channel. Keep up the amazing work wife N husband👍🏾
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
@HeyItsThattGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I love using flex seal as a painted background... It works just like spray paint but bc is rubber you can peel it off if you want
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I heard if you paint all the sides your tank will never leak? Haha
@toasty4000000 4 жыл бұрын
TO SHOW THE POWER OF FLEX SEAL, I SAWED THIS TANK IN HALF
@notsure9802 4 жыл бұрын
Haha we say, "jinx you owe me a coke" its totally a thing
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
Cool, I get a coke!🙌🙌
@butkusfan23 4 жыл бұрын
😀 As kids in the 80’s/90’s we would say “jinx! pinch poke, you owe me a coke!”
@bronxgeneral5198 4 жыл бұрын
Jinx ment u smacked the other person in the back of the neck when I was a kid
@Jimi182 4 жыл бұрын
Jinx you owe me a coke is real
@TheTruckrfreak 4 жыл бұрын
It’s Jinx - pinch, poke, you owe me a coke.
@TexasAndyAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Y'all forgot one of the MOST important things you can get from hardware store, lava rocks. Lava rocks are one of the best/cheapest biological media you can get. You can get a 20lbs bag for$4 not only is it great for bio media but for putting under the substrate in a mesh bag or just in a pile to use as a filler to make hills in the aquarium so you don't have to use as much substrate.
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Lava Rocks! Yes!
@sonnysfishroom3241 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea for a video. I’ve used a lot of these through the years. Glad you put them all together. My favorite is the polycarbonate sheeting.
@slcanavan1 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE walking through Lowes/Home Depot looking for inspiration for my aquariums :)
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@LuisGarcia-sm2xd 4 жыл бұрын
Hey brother you in socal you got any nano fish?
@jaythefishman41 4 жыл бұрын
At your local hardware store you can also find many plumbing and irrigation supplies you can adapt to aquarium use---pvc pipes and fittings, valves, pvc adaptors to substitute expensive made-for-aquarium bulkheads, several types of flexible and rigid tubing. Plastic cement mixing tubs ($6 small, $13 large) to use as a pond or aquaponics planters.
@MaddyBlu9724 3 жыл бұрын
It drives me nuts how many very basic items have prices jacked way up at petstores just because they are branded as being for fish/reptile tanks. But I am still learning all the ways to find thrifty work arounds.
@kaquarium7888 4 жыл бұрын
I have one to add: 1/2" insulation foam sheets also work great to protect tanks from uneven stands! From another fishy couple, we loved the video of you both discussing so many tips and tricks that we also have found useful! Good to know we're not the only ones ;)
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@treytonarcher6483 4 жыл бұрын
PVC pipes for caves, too!! But I love y'alls reasons!! The poly carbonate was a life saver for me!
@pandascribbles7211 4 жыл бұрын
Jinx you owe me a coke is 100% a thing 😂
@dclark5841 2 жыл бұрын
Kids in SC say, "Jinx! Pinch. Poke. You owe me a Coke." The person who says it first, gets a soda. The slower person gets a few bruises and a slightly lighter wallet. LOL
@clairedeangeles8144 3 жыл бұрын
Both of you bring a smile to my face - you both are so adorable, great couple!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-)
@Fibonacci4ever Жыл бұрын
Love watching you 2 together 😄😄😄
@BigBudde 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!
@knyghtryder3599 4 жыл бұрын
Cool topic, its like I know everything is in there but those places are basically consumer black holes thanx 4 shedding light!
@amrys_argent 4 жыл бұрын
I've picked up many of these at home improvement stores, and also tubing (larger tubing for water changes, but they have loads of sizes, so they may even have air tubing size) as well as a small water pump I use for water changes.
@monaangela4667 4 жыл бұрын
Happy Monday.😊😍 Thank you for sharing always smth to learn. 🙏😍😍😍
@dancurran8977 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I just used my Walmart aquarium silicon to seal around the airline going into the cap of my DYI brine shrimp hatchery.
@alyssa0411 Жыл бұрын
You two are so fun to watch. I love your videos.
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here!
@kristenwinter8157 4 жыл бұрын
This was a very good video!! We make our own lids too and use supper glue and gave buckets for the same reasons.
@DarkAngel102370 4 жыл бұрын
I always buy my rocks from hardware stores, I work at a pet store and suggest it to customers too. There's no reason to pay $30 for gravel when you can get it for $3 elsewhere lol.
@michaelbelanger8246 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Also; laundry sink for cleaning, razor scraper, led full spectrum plant grow lighting, bleach for disinfecting, epoxy,Long sleeved rubber gloves. Very helpful video.
@QueAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Happy Monday! Love this video, hahahahah you guys are so fun to watch
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Suzy!! Happy Memorial Day Monday!!! 😋
@aaronhoyt8689 4 жыл бұрын
Great topic guys! I'm a salesman for a local lumber company and constantly buy stuff for the fish room there. 😁👍
@deadspacegrave2219 2 жыл бұрын
Yes . I use lava rocks for my substrate and I heard black Diamond blasting sand looks beautiful in a tank . The silicone is very cheap at a hardware store and pool sands/other rocks etc.
@Runnygraph20 3 жыл бұрын
Use small bottles of acrylic paint from walmart like $.50-.75 cents and you can scrape it off with a razor blade if you want to change color...I just changed my 75gal. From blue to black
@nickybee800 4 жыл бұрын
You guys remind me of my husband and I! We are super into creating cool fish tanks, and we love a good bargain!! Thank you for the helpful tips! Excited to see what other videos you have. Thank you and happy Father’s Day!! 😊
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
@chrismaussner9255 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thank you
@mariobazemore2198 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful as always thanks guys
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
😊
@MarvinTheMusicMan 4 жыл бұрын
I love the subtle banter you two have, makes the video helluva lot better. I really appreciated this one, and to say thank you I have joined your membership scheme. Best wishes as always from Manchester, England.
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being here! :-)
@TomohisaIshii615 4 жыл бұрын
great list! I'm surprised you guys didn't mention lava rocks. they're great for DIY canister filters! and also great inexpensive way to give your aquascape some height! :)
@snoopdogg734 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. ..love the ideas and watching an awsome couple work together. Great vibe when you two do videos, true fish nerds. Have a great day!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@allysacarlson1403 Жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos. You give awesome advice, useful and important information that beginners like me how to get started with the fish keeping... Plus you guys throw a little commentary in the videos. I appreciate your time and years of advice. Thank you
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un Жыл бұрын
You two are made for eachother xD I wish you all many many more happy years together, it's a beautiful thing to see!
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Fifthimagez 4 жыл бұрын
I just love you guys always great content😊
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@byrguy1295 4 жыл бұрын
u2 are great together, thx for the video
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :-)
@byronc661 2 жыл бұрын
The pots! Look for the broken ones and ask for a discount. Then just use sandpaper to dull the sharp edges. I use a Dremel.
@BarrySuridge 4 жыл бұрын
Home Improvement centres (and hardware stores) are a blessing in disguise for aquarists. My favourite go-to places for any sized gravel etc. 👌
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
😊
@oeschleda7777 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these good ideas
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
😊
@TinRoofVintage 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, thanks for the great info! Peace and blessings from Texas USA!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@deborahoskwarek1059 4 жыл бұрын
This was great guys, great subject and really good ideas! Joanna, love your Happy Mondays!
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
😋thanks and thanks for watching!
@timorourke1155 2 жыл бұрын
Cool, you gave me some ideas, and saved me a few bucks hopefully
@HWolfe 4 жыл бұрын
Great collab and you two made this entertaining and informative. TY for sharing these ideas👋👍
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653 4 жыл бұрын
Love your money saving videos! Don't forget about Wal Mart lights all purpose sand gravel too!
@NiX_aKi 4 жыл бұрын
Cool topic! Very helpful even for seasoned hobbyists.
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@snyoiyoi 4 жыл бұрын
this is highkey cute!!!
@bobmennel137 4 жыл бұрын
Hoses and tubing for filling, and draining tank and replacing canister filter hoses.
@elizabethpolyak4522 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was a great video. A good time was had by all...lol. Another happy Monday.
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
😆😋
@oscaresquivel3985 4 жыл бұрын
You guys are the BEST. Happy holiday!
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
thanks, Oscar! Yes, enjoy the day!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@timw.8225 4 жыл бұрын
Been there done that ,good video !!
@deadpoet415 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Great ideas! I wanted to add that you can also buy pothos plants for the top of your tanks too!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
You are so right!
@ThatTuroGuy 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@moonstoneect3471 4 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks!
@medwardbell 4 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! I recently retired from Lowe’s and I was always getting stuff there for my aquarium.
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I think I would go broke if I worked there always bringing stuff home. :-)
@simplynobody6480 4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite episodes to date
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
Why thank you ! 😊😊
@cathyhendrix7552 4 жыл бұрын
As kids (and we've not grown up yet)lol we always did "pinch, poke, you owe me a coke." You have to pinch the person and poke them as your saying it to.
@andrewwhittaker2908 2 ай бұрын
Im just gonna say it. You two and your channel is the BEST fish channel!!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here!
@41rgm 4 жыл бұрын
Really good job guys! I enjoyed your video!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@newmexicoaquatics282 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Some great ideas! - Little Bobby
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear from you! Hope all is well.
@cheers2023 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video, thank you!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@cheers2023 4 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yep, by the way....you owe her a pop 😂
@marypaigeflynn4512 4 жыл бұрын
I finally made it home and got to enjoy my "Happy Monday" Man, y'all are keeping the tips rolling!! Before I went out of town I got two buckets from Lowe's and put my plant shipment in them with a lights over them.. because I didn't have time to plant them..they're making pretty good plant grow out tanks 👍❤️😁 now I can't wait to go back to Lowe's!!
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
You are too funny! Nice - love those buckets 😊
@marypaigeflynn4512 4 жыл бұрын
@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 oh yeah, I'm still laughing when you got Jason.. as soon as he realized it... All the sudden it was "made up"🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's my husband all the way.. but if they win.....🤔hahahahaha
@debrascheer4577 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea's I have been useing all of those but the brushes I will have to try that 👍
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
😊
@addictedtonaturetv1065 4 жыл бұрын
You can also get the quikrete play sand for like $6 for 50 lbs. I use that stuff to cap the organic soil in all of my tanks.
@Jacob_Wenzel Жыл бұрын
A nice in between for the paint/no paint is plasti dip. It’s a spray paint that leaves a small rubber film and can be peeled back off if needed!
@bkfishing5650 4 жыл бұрын
You guys are funny together! Thanks for the tips! I'm off to Lowe's...
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Have fun! :-)
@4C4P5 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@Nansen1981 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this, even though I am in UK I can go to the equivalent stores. Great ideas thanks.
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@B1gHagar 4 жыл бұрын
FYI: You can get 5-gallon pickle buckets for free from any fast food joint. You may have to wait a bit but since you know your going to need them, just ask and there will one or two in a couple of days. Also, if you ask, the bakery at your local grocery store has various sized bucket with premade cake icing. My bakery goes threw a ton of icing so they just put them on a cart and I pick them up after 3:00. Also, my store gives them away dirty so clean them out first thing or they'll get a funky.
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985 4 жыл бұрын
Wow I just bought a stuff for my mine pond there and it saves money
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@noelbrucker135 4 жыл бұрын
Great video for a Memorial Day - May need to hit the sales today :) Great, useful list! I’ve gone to the home improvement store for sand and polycarbonate (saved me a bunch for a replacement lid for a small cube tank). And yes! “Jinx! You owe me a Coke!” (‘Cause I grew up in the south where everything was “Coke”).
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, a great weekend to hit the sales today! For us ... Coke means pop too. It’s settled. He owes me one. 🙌
@KG7BYT 4 жыл бұрын
I cut an opening in the side of a terra cotta pot to make a cave for my catfish
@leafnovice7492 2 жыл бұрын
Great list. Thanks for putting it together. Love the interplay over getting flowers for your wife (!!) I could be wrong, but …….I sense a more than a few hints here buddy
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
You may be right :-)
@somebb 2 жыл бұрын
I just asked a question on your new video "sand vs gravel" and you've answered it here lol ✌
@tiffanyrosea.i.t.9239 4 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on the racks you used for the Nano wall. I'm apartment fishkeeping and looking into at least one rack for now. Window clings are great for backgrounds so it's not permanent for those who are indecisive lol.
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@jenniferramos5217 7 ай бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics did you ever do this? Talk about the racks?
@borisbuliak3626 4 жыл бұрын
Wow nice pointers all. Would like to add a couple if I may. For those of us stuck in a condo or without any diy skill, heavy duty racks for aquariums. I stopped overpaying for stands and stacking two high in place of just one tank footprint. Number two, egg crate, at bottom of every tank helps hold the soil in the crannies while I top it off with gravel and sand and lots of stones. Sometimes it even acts as a lid. Special mention in the kitchen department to a small sifter, it’s great for shrimp, unlike a net it is stiff and not as stressful on the critters. Good job guys!
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@DivaMomochi Жыл бұрын
I made my polycarbonate tank lid from watching docent video. Made it into two pieces with hinged lids for my 40g breeder for only $25, and I had enough to go on the 10g tank as well.
@erickkreutzman7723 3 жыл бұрын
You definitely need to give her a pop!!
@ejfishes7610 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can never have enough buckets! Great video guys, hope you’re doing well.
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Hopefully the Greenwater meetings start again soon!
@therooster6664 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video! thanks for the suggestions! Noticed the 49ers blanket today and I am a little disappointed. Go Hawks! .
@karenwolfsen 4 жыл бұрын
Lol. Pinch poke you owe me a coke or my kids say jinx and count till I say something then they say you owe me x amount of cokes depending how far they get counting. But this is the first video of yours that I’ve seen. You two are just so stinking cute! Very sweet. I must say you brightened my day in the middle of this pandemic. Thank you and stay safe ! 🌱🐟🌿
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being here!
@koimolly4016 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the channel. Happy veterans day! Semper Fi
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Christopher Allen thank you!
@castro5525 4 жыл бұрын
Lmao you guys are funny 😄👍🏼 love the video !
@Manhood4517 3 жыл бұрын
I am using currently plastic dinner mats dark brown in color used in restro for background And it looks awesome as background
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Nice idea!
@aub_k2819 3 жыл бұрын
I love you 2. You amuse me to no end! If you are ever in st louis please let me know! 😍😁
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :-)
@nextdooraquatics5013 2 жыл бұрын
I think I enjoyed the married couple banter more than the tips. 😻
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Too funny 😀
@remmys.c7522 4 жыл бұрын
Happy Monday! Grow out totes tip just saved me from once again groveling to my wife for ANOTHER tank🍻🥳
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@HeRo-qd6tk 4 жыл бұрын
Good ideas. You can also get some flexible tubing 🌸
@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!👍
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
That is so true!
@theirishman8455 Жыл бұрын
White buckets are the best especially to find any fry you may have accidentally sucked up when cleaning substrate or water changes.
@seanneal3747 4 жыл бұрын
100% pure silicone without any additives.
@LindenEdwards 4 жыл бұрын
All hail BucketMan!
@SirBigzalot 4 жыл бұрын
Quadruple grade steel wool for glass cleaning works a treat.
@chrisi8397 4 жыл бұрын
Are use pool filter sand it’s awesome
@MrsShocoTaco 2 жыл бұрын
The metal brush does a decent job of removing nerite snail eggs from sandstone and limestone as well 😁
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