5 Easy Tips for Making a Good Aquarium Even Better

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@AquariumCoop 2 жыл бұрын

*What easy tricks do you use that automatically elevate your aquarium?* If you missed our hacks on how to level up your fishkeeping knowledge, check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5ybbJmFqsC3fH0.html

@craig933 2 жыл бұрын

crumpled paper bag as a background looks great too!

@albertg968 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cory Was wondering if fritz paracleanse kills Detritus Worms??

@albertg968 2 жыл бұрын

Which aren’t the really bad ones but if I’m medicating the aquarium with paracleanse, should those die aswell, if they should and they haven’t died then I would be worried since it’s not doing it’s job. Would like to hear your response

@t3dwards13 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips! Now I'm thinking of my leftover black spray paint. Lol

@emmy4537 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@butkusfan23 2 жыл бұрын

Lighting definitely makes a huge difference. I bought two shop light LEDs for my 55gal and 60 gal tanks. They were cheap and powerful, but they were also very yellow. They made the whole tank look like watered down iced tea, and they grew tons of hair algae. I replaced them with an Aquasky 2.0 which has an option to customize the color spectrum and put the unit on a timer as well, and the results are incredible. The colors in the fish pop a lot more, the plants and gravel have a nice natural contrast, and when you shut off the lights in the room at night the tank looks dramatically lit. I love it. Don't be afraid to try new things with your tank!

@be28ans 2 жыл бұрын

Those co op root tabs are frustrating i swear 🤣

@SirTenoch Жыл бұрын

would you mind to share your settings of your aquasky? Thank you, Matty!

@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a tip for the tips 😊 always love learning new tips.

@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic Жыл бұрын

I love that Cory needed more lighting while he was talking about lighting.

@sunflowermouse307 2 жыл бұрын

Really honestly I've been kind of bored with my aquarium setup recently and this video is the reminder I need to just rescape it with the extra materials I have already. I think I'll suggest my local fish store to add black backgrounds to their aquariums. It would definitely set them apart from the big pet stores who all use blue backgrounds.

@mitchl2122 2 жыл бұрын

Cory is one of the few honest business men and true expert in aquaristics giving useful advices on YT . No lies, misleading ,,tips'' or wasting time with rubbish talking . Unlike Dr. Anoxic , Snake oil Guru and many others 😜

@sarahwoodring5587 2 жыл бұрын

Hack 2.0: puncture root tabs with a straight/safety pin to help it sink. Placing a root tab at the perfect place just to have it float/ dissolve is super frustrating! Just jab the root tab with a safety/straight pin before you bury it to ensure it stays put! Edited to add: the ACO heater is the easiest to hide.

@jennynovoa8586 2 жыл бұрын

Also want that night light option, so beautiful 😍 i wanna see how my fish act at night and actually be able to see them, awesome!

@KhaeLikesCoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, love these tips. Definitely going to try the root tab one.

@pattykake7195 2 жыл бұрын

I have a white background on one of my tanks and it looks great. The greens of the plant and reds of some of the fish really stand out. Black is not always best, it depends on your scape and fish…👌🏽

@stilesslosson7403 Жыл бұрын

I agree a black background is the best to make your plants n fish pop and it hides the algee on the back of the tank as well...the more I watch ya Cory the more I'm liking ya...keep up it up brother 👊

@BeckyS 2 жыл бұрын

I see your points on black...but I painted my newest tank in a very light teal (almost white) and I LOVE it. The room its in is very light - black would have looked silly there. I also did angled side cuts on the side of the tank. I love how it turned out.

@MrEddieskool 2 жыл бұрын

always love the helpful tips being a newbie they really steer me in the right direction some of this I haven't considered.

@andygee1037 Жыл бұрын

I love making my own background by using fabric and literally hanging it over the back of the tank - keeps it nice and warm for longer so less chance of heater failure. I've used a dark green / brown tartan fabric backdrop on my amazon blackwater tank

@burnttoastspacegirlfriend8769 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT the root tabs in the rock wool! 🤯 that’s brilliant!!!

@BobBombadil 2 жыл бұрын

I would love if your sponge filters had an all black option. All my aquariums have black backgrounds and the green plastic is really hard to hide even with plants in front of it

@Jack-wc3ob Жыл бұрын

You can paint it. Rit-dye it if you want it a little transparent still but make sure the part is strong enough to withstand boiling water and the plastic part wont warp or melt.

@tomh9950 8 ай бұрын

you could replace them with clear tubing?

@CBales2006 2 жыл бұрын

Cory and his team back again with Grade A top notch advice! I love the plant tip. As I struggle to have my corycats to not uproot plants before they take hold. Just got my plant shipment in from you and will definitely be trying this to give ‘em and extra boost.

@JohnWood-tk1ge 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn’t get to watch this when it came out but I was out in the garden recycling fish tank water on my plants. I think Cory will approve!

@CazzyCat 2 жыл бұрын

haha I think I was doing the same thing!

@Exquailibur 2 жыл бұрын

my favorite aquarium is a 29 that uses pea gravel, a few large river rocks and a piece of wood that honestly is too big for the aquarium. there is also a lot of plants so its a jungle.

@horizonfishkeeping 2 жыл бұрын

Love these old style videos very informative

@johnglenham4099 2 жыл бұрын

Look at md fish tanks if you dont think different rock work together.

@ryanpenrod1859 2 жыл бұрын

Since you showed it during the "black" section and didn't mention it--my only problem with your sponge filters is the green. I understand branding, but you're saying yourself right here that black would have blended in better. I hope you consider having some made with black hardware.

@bones1026 2 жыл бұрын

exactly. i also wish they had an option for fine sponge filters

@cSquaredFactotum 2 жыл бұрын

He's spoken about that before. I believe black was the first choice but black dye stains everything so it makes the moulding process more expensive (because the factory has to use specific moulds intended for black products only) so they went with green. I have no idea what video/livestream that was mentioned in though.

@jamieurbain7422 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s the only downside of the filters.

@wendellkeresztyen7687 2 жыл бұрын

Paint them black with krylon

@jamesholbrook7785 2 жыл бұрын

What about the lift tube? Clear? About the only thing I see on my sponge filter is the lift tube which is green. It would be green eventually due to algae growth.

@PaulZyCZ 2 жыл бұрын

Milky blackground also looks great and better in some cases than black. They are sold to be used on windows and shower doors. The only downside are algae, but again that means the fish tank needs to be cleaned.

@jb081193 2 жыл бұрын

True. I upgraded lights in my aquarium, more expensive but is 100% worth it. I can see more detail in my tank. I can see the fish better too. The dark background makes a big difference as well.

@bjk12385 2 жыл бұрын

I just set up my first black background tank about 2 months ago...I absolutely love it!

@carolebraswell982 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips and tricks today! Thanks!!

@avilacanario 2 жыл бұрын

Great list! Thank you for all that you do.👍

@goldentony1 2 жыл бұрын

Does leaving a plant in the pot deter it's potential growth? I always remove and plant right into the stratum gravel mix. Root tabs went in at the bottom before set up

@terrymartins2552 2 жыл бұрын

Loved all the tips in this video, great job!!!

@beardedboon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@neilamiller6840 11 ай бұрын

thank you for this i love the knowledge you share. this was the video i needed

@jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips, Cory!!!! 👍

@Suisenxerox 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! ♥️

@shuanaroden5226 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your advice watching you is great

@shesellsfish 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh some super tips. Not only will the tank look great, but If you get that good light and do some lighting from inside the tank, bet you will get some awesome shots of the fish and plants. 👍❤👍

@jimmyreese4740 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video great tips!!!

@madhatterjones4781 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice keep it up cory

@ErikWhyRock 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!

@benstheweatherdog 10 ай бұрын

Nice ghost knife shoutout! Theyre sick

@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with great advice !

@julesbossaert7641 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@thewalters694 2 жыл бұрын

I love this 5 tips series

@Philip_smith88 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips 👍🏻

@aje8790 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always

@foreverafather1st Жыл бұрын

Bro you're great!!!!! Made my first order. Thanks for your time and expertise.

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 жыл бұрын

awesome tips

@fredfeuerstein1393 2 жыл бұрын

really helpful....

@brockg6194 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool 😎

@Niko-iw9ek 2 жыл бұрын

Black backgrounds make all the difference! They really make the plants pop and add to the appearance of depth.

@bethfoort 2 жыл бұрын

Those little lights are cool.

@benjobling6861 2 жыл бұрын

Great content

@kingpoo7205 2 жыл бұрын

Glass Background is actually dope

@elvinsworld11 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@kerrypitt9789 2 жыл бұрын

Cory this is very helpful to me. I'm setting up a 55 I got for a good used price. The back is painted black, but there is a chunk missing, was trying to decide if I should just patch it up with black or....? So black it is. Cory one think I keep asking people and I understand the reluctance to answer. I use egg crate under my substrate, how do I know what kind of weight you can get away with? I like natural rock but....

@SoTypicallyMeh 2 жыл бұрын

i was always told not to leave plants in the rock wool when i put them in the tank because it'll choke the plants after a while. is that not true?

@isaacmillard850 2 жыл бұрын

it is true

@Phill0old 2 жыл бұрын

It rather depends on how long you are going to keep the tank before you redo it.

@epicstopmotionracing5365 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video 💚💚💚

@Nomadistar Жыл бұрын

The dark blue of the deep sea is my go-to...but, I put black foam board on my tank with my cichlids & I must say, I am loving it. I am also thinking that perhaps I want it on my big tank as well. I agree that it hides alot, but I don't think it looks natural. If I could keep fish from the dark depths of our oceans it would be no contest. Meanwhile, I'll just take my toothbrush & scrub off the algae if it gets on my last nerve, if I stay with the deep blue for my big tank.

@itsrayne63 2 жыл бұрын

Def gonna try this!! I just got my daughter her first fish tank.. well I’ve found a new love and hobby up keeping and watching these beautiful critters lol! Unfortunately I was told gouramis get along with one another but I just discovered I have a pretty established blue gourami male & a new dwarf gourami male 😭😭 I need to get a new tank if I wanna save the little guy I feel terrible he’s being bullied.

@rally4reel77 2 жыл бұрын

you could also try returning one of them to your lfs and get something that will get along better :)

@jointgib 2 жыл бұрын

really good

@razme2099 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@user-fu4pe2kr2t 2 жыл бұрын

My fish are fierce and ready to fight all the time, and of course you will never see them fighting each other.😂

@TheShivABC 2 жыл бұрын

I love working on the lighting for my tanks, I've hand made all of it, I can control hue, color temps, or any color for that matter, I'm just a diy kind of person, made my own stands, shelving..etc, the thing I will never skimp out on is a quality heater, I have seen a trend where the preset heaters like break and stay in the on position, I've had them for years with no problems, but a new one did that to me, got the water over 100 degrees, the only thing that survived was my gourami, plecos and mollies, replace the heater with a new preset style, a week later it breaks and electrocutes the whole tank, what are the odds, third heater has been problem free for 2 months now, but is also not a cheap preset one

@submergedroots 2 жыл бұрын

You could get an Inkbird controller and set it to shut off the heater if the temp gets too high

@TheShivABC 2 жыл бұрын

@@submergedroots Thanks for the tip! I'll look into it

@rinvfx Жыл бұрын

imo cheap bright lights are the best. led strips and stuff like this. it costs like nothing but is very bright and gives this classic white light

@deucemcallister99 2 жыл бұрын

Another good aquarium background is a mirrored film, gives it great depth. Black, and mirrored are the go-tos

@bigfootbeerblog9204 2 жыл бұрын

Is the co op going to get more hard scape/wood options with the expansion?

@youngrichter3988 10 ай бұрын

Nice video

@fulcrum8108 2 жыл бұрын

The first tank (6GAL) I bought for my betta had a piece of black glass for the back wall and he just spent all of his time flaring at himself. He wouldn't even eat, and he never got used to his reflection. No amount of light or lack thereof got rid of his reflection either, I finally wrapped his tank in towels to block out all light just to get him to rest for a few days. I finally ended up buying a new tank (10GAL) all together, heavily (silk) planted it and added a busy background from my LFS. He can still see himself, but he doesn't spend as much time as before flaring but he definitely still does. Do you have any advice, or is he fine?

@4WDchannel2023 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Fishes

@bestbricks2693 2 жыл бұрын

I love your tour and tips vid thanks alot Question: I just bread zebra danios in foam box and feeding egg yoke, but how long till I can move to bigger tank like 40 gallons ?

@terrywho22 2 жыл бұрын

These are A grade tweeks. Thanks!!

@soggyfries4347 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, black garbage bag cut to fit. Been doing that forever.

@jennynovoa8586 2 жыл бұрын

Im going to try out the black background im sure it will look as good as in the footage ^^

@FlyTyer1948 2 жыл бұрын

We haven’t had an aquarium in 40 years but are thinking of restarting the hobby after we move. Do you guys have an affiliation or connection with an aquarium store in the Boston or Metrowest area of Boston?

@masoompatel11 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe they do, but I hope they do in the future.

@deathnote7467 Ай бұрын

Opinions on matte or glossy black backgrounds?

@3i30m12 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cory, love the videos! I have a question about ICH, can it live in or on a sponge filter? Still waiting for my Ich x to come in the mail . For my Colombian sharks, they did not survive 😢

@taz6122 Жыл бұрын

I have mylar background, makes it look twice as big with twice the fish and deco;s 😉

@likeeddiebauer 2 жыл бұрын

Norwex Backock towel for glass. The safest and easiest way I've found to keep my glass clean. Pointless doing anything else if I can't see it clearly!!!?

@igorverdes Жыл бұрын

6:59 the best looking background. Is it frosted film or paper?

@amypetz2289 2 жыл бұрын

So i'm new to the hobby. I have a 10 gallon tank with a piece of driftwood and some live plants in it. (with gravel as the substrate too.) I boiled the driftwood so it would sink and it wouldn't make my water brown. the tank has been cycling for 3-4 days now and there is a weird fungus/algae like film on my wood. Is it harmful to my fish and plants? am i able to put my fish in even with that film? Please help :)

@kenk8215 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience the film will go away or get eaten once you add the fish. Once your tank is fully cycled it should be safe to add fish even with the film on the driftwood. Just be sure to wait until the tank is ready before you add the fish.

@Tonglakbay 2 жыл бұрын

You are insanely genius

@Its_PieRat 2 жыл бұрын

i find frosted background to look the best on fish tanks, you cant see through it but doesnt look like a wall

@kenk8215 2 жыл бұрын

What do you use to get the frosted look? I don't think I've ever seen that before as a background.

@Its_PieRat 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenk8215 frosted glass tint on the outside

@claudia7316 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommendations for a black background? They have some at petsmart but the ratings aren't great

@AquariumCoop 2 жыл бұрын

A back trash bag works, black fabric also works. Also I've used paint on the outside.

@amomentunderwater1994 2 жыл бұрын

That plant you put in @ 2:22 I have that exact plant is the leaves suppose to look purplish? I been trimming my leaves that turn that color because I thought it was dying but then I noticed more of the leaves would grow and then the same color. I am confused on if the plant is dying or that’s just the color.

@elizabethwagner2190 2 жыл бұрын

I seriously want to try your black airline tubing. I've bought a couple kinds and it seems like it comes apart from the vibration of the pump at every junction or intersection even the back flow valve. Suggestions?

@Viktoria_Thaelin Жыл бұрын

Any tips for insulation for the back and sides of the tank? I want to cut down on heating cost and stress on my heater

@cherylschneider3294 Жыл бұрын

My aquarium is located on my bedroom dresser in front of a window. Instead of doing water changes into a bucket and literally dragging to empty it outside, I pass the waste hose out the window. The water drains into my irrigation system.

@haphazardlybored237 Жыл бұрын

What brand are those submersible spotlights??

@sliamybruh9608 2 жыл бұрын

I use mirrors as backgrounds

@chriscyr4982 Жыл бұрын

another 'thinkers' video, thanks Cory

@arioskaguzman Жыл бұрын

I have black fish. So I won’t be trying the black background, but I wonder what other color would u suggest?

@netrejo 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use Easy Root Tabs and at the same time use Easy Green All-In-One fertilizer?

@joeprovenzano4362 2 жыл бұрын

Cory do you or someone offer a single light structure that has duel bulbs for front and back lighting

@sedgwickangler Жыл бұрын

I have a catfish in my tank and about 8 bluegill, my ammonia levels are drastically high and I just started my tank. It's been about a week and all the fish are alive. I don't understand how it is working out with them being alive still lol but I need answers and help on how to lower the levels naturally bc I don't have a secondary tank to put the fish in and I don't want to pump a ton of chemicals into the fish either.