I love how Matt never tries to force his opinions upon us ... Some KZfaqrs even Title their videos things like ' What to do, and not to do ' or ' The right way to do ... ' or even things like ' If you do this you are WRONG. ' ... Matt just says ' This is what I do, but you do you ...' And I love it
@csharpe57872 ай бұрын
A true Brit.😊
@lourdesgallegos7508Ай бұрын
My husband and I just finished maintenance on our 130 gallon aquarium. There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when we can admire our good work!
@peaoat36082 ай бұрын
Maintenance videos are very important motivators for us - the lazy people.
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Same here hahaha, it motivated me to clean by making the video.
@nightlite90092 ай бұрын
The thing I really love about your channel Matt, is that you're never scared of showing the more mundane fishkeeping tasks. It's important that you get a bit mucky now and then. I use a bucket for water changes too.
@tomlangdon-smith57832 ай бұрын
Matt, I love how calm and unpressured your videos are. Thank you once again for sharing your wisdom and thought process ❤
@DirtDawg2 ай бұрын
I wish we could replace our stubborn neighbor with Matty!! I would show up nightly with ales and a snack just to listen to his lessons! What a good fellow 🍻
@amandamatthews97472 ай бұрын
Found your channel last week, been binge watching lots of your videos and I dont even keep fish. Learned a lot. Thank you
@vasudevNirvana2 ай бұрын
Don't worry..you are going to have one very soon😂
@goldmine55802 ай бұрын
You will start keeping fish and it will explode, it always does 😁
@marksandland2082 ай бұрын
Very therapeutic, just finished my fishroom maintenance, then sat down with a coffee to watch this. I use a bucket too, x10 but I use a plastic jug to transfer the water to the tank, takes longer but that way I’m not going to drown the electrics.
@LauraLizSmith2 ай бұрын
Same here!
@ryanm3472 ай бұрын
Of course you use a bucket everyone does
@kasperkjrsgaard14472 ай бұрын
Nah, I use a hose, well actually two hoses. One for syphoning the gravel and one with a strain for filling the aquariums. I connect the fill-up hose to the shower and adjust to the correct temperature.
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Yeah I'm quite splashy when it comes to refilling sometimes. I definitely should be more careful.
@delsmith95832 ай бұрын
This sentence is uncanny, literally same here
@rickvanderweerden78292 ай бұрын
I wouldn't mind a once every two to three weeks 'Maintenance with Matt' video. This video was very interesting and motivating to watch. Love all the small talk you get into when just talking about your scapes and fish. Like we're there with you in the fish room! My favorite is the Rumy nose tank. Looks so natural! Keep up the food work!
@bws9022 ай бұрын
The Bettas are looking great, greeting from Germany :)
@Lenny10922 ай бұрын
Love your positive energy 😊 keep up the great tanks and channel
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@rickeyanderson51682 ай бұрын
Matt thanks for making it so clear to maintain our tanks healthily.
@wirtification2 ай бұрын
Sharing it while you're doing maintenance is awesome Matt, I like listening to you, you pick up things listening lol.
@mrs.e35272 ай бұрын
The one betta getting bonked with sponge😂 Poor baby got in the way.
@carolebraswell9822 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these maintenance tips! I also desire the holy grail of the mosaic plant!
@andreagalda282 ай бұрын
I use a bucket in my sink to mix the water to the correct temperature and add the conditioner. I'm not strong enough to lift it, so I use a small pond pump and a hose to get the water from the bucket into my tanks. A bit cumbersome, but it gets the job done.
@clementbellande87202 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ All exited, I'm soon getting a 2meter tank !
@wirtification2 ай бұрын
I'm glad i have well water here, it's much easier doing water changes and builds. Beautiful tanks Matt! We're all waiting for you to make your garage into a studio, lol!
@shilohennis42232 ай бұрын
Those hoses with the suction feature are very useful! I used one plus some buckets for cleaning my two ten-gallon tanks back when I was fishkeeping, and they made a huge difference. Gravel cleaning and water changing was very easy with them.
@att09876543212 ай бұрын
That was great, thanks for including us!
@jakobraahauge72992 ай бұрын
Funny! I just cleaned the second floor - with a teenage niece having a room here, the guest room, and the office - it's kinda very similar 😆
@frederickfrank37362 ай бұрын
Always nice to see I'm not the only one to do maintenance , it's so true every tank is different.Love your video
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@laurasainsbury1962 ай бұрын
I dangle the end of my siphon out of the window when doing water changes on my tanks. The plants in the flowerbed below the windows all always looking great.
@MissChelle2 ай бұрын
Here’s a little tip that I do to help my old brain - I have 3 tanks, and could never remember measurements of de-chlorination and fertilizer etc. when I first get a new bottle I work out the dosage and write them down on a small piece of paper for each tank and tape it to the side of the bottle. That way it’s a quick and safe way to dose the individual tanks 🇦🇺❤️
@TheCottonman2 ай бұрын
Brilliant video Matt... Yes I use a bucket also, I have several actually and a Python, just depends on the Aquarium and location in my house... Much love and respect from South Texas... Cheers 🍻
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I've been looking at buying a python but just haven't got round to it yet.
@bonniegoodwin56532 ай бұрын
The buse bowl looks so amazing! I find it really refreshing that you admit that it takes more work than necessary for keeping fish tanks. Sometimes in perfect is more amazing IMO. Thank you for sharing what you do! Your doing an amazing job!
@gigi32422 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt. Love how curious the betas are. Have a great weekend.
@lynkin2 ай бұрын
That’s how windows work 😅 Plants in the Habistax tank looking lush 😊
@EasyVRider2 ай бұрын
I've been in the hobby for a while but that filling the siphon hose with the filter out put was awsome. Definitely going to use that. So glad I watched this video. Real don't know why I never thought of that 😅
@alicedj18922 ай бұрын
Having the same issue with hair algae with some of my tanks near the window, so hard to get out with baby shrimp chilling in it 😅 I love your videos, so chilled and down to earth
@canuck7282 ай бұрын
Fun to watch. ND and you are great and a joy to watch and learn , great job !
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@frankvermeulen46212 ай бұрын
My fish room is on the north side of the house, and I keep the screen closed, so there is virtually no daylight hitting any front aquarium glass. Any algae is down to aquarium lights and whatever is in the water. I also use a bucket for taking the water out. Ideally, I would like a separate bucket, hose and sponge for every aquarium to avoid transferring "stuff" from one aquarium to another. However, I do have a 100 litre barrel to "prepare" water before it goes in the aquariums (aerate it, add Seachem Prime and bring it up to temperature). A small pump and a long enough hose take care of transporting the water to any aquarium in the room. I am still developing a routine to do at least some maintenance on a weekly basis, just not all the tanks in just one day. Great video once again. And you are right, there is no one "right" way to go about things. Got to figure out what works best for you and your aquariums. 👍
@tinchytarantula2 ай бұрын
Yes love it Matt
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@davidewart55242 ай бұрын
Your videos are amazing you cover everything in a realistic natural way. So easy to understand not complicated like some. Keep them coming I love them.
@p4tternss2 ай бұрын
Wow Im so early!! Love your tanks matt, such an inspiration
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you!
@p4tternss2 ай бұрын
@@FishShopMattI always recommended your channel for information when I worked at a pet store, you’re doing an incredible service for the youtube fish community with the amount of great education you give :)
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
@@p4tternss thank you so much, comments like this mean a lot and make it worthwhile!
@littlemidwestrebornsdolls2 ай бұрын
Very nice to join you while you maintain your aquariums. (Gina)
@carltonbirds2 ай бұрын
Very lovely and cleanable.
@86Kera2 күн бұрын
Matt your videos are so laid back and enjoyable. Wondering how the jelly fish is doing
@michaelsobel82482 ай бұрын
I just really enjoyed watching the video. It's really great to see someone really passionate about the same hobby but with so much more experience.
@miniscenesgb2 ай бұрын
The tanks are all looking great Matt :)
@Adam7FishTanks2 ай бұрын
Great video as usual Matt!
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you buddy!
@markswessinger78142 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your energy and your content, Matt. You seem to be a genuinely joyful dude. Thanks for sharing with us.
@kevinschleedorn55212 ай бұрын
Well, english is not my first language but i enjoy every vid you upload❣️😊
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much!
@alancampbell10082 ай бұрын
I'm with you on buckets, at least you know that you are adding 10 litres at a time which makes accurate treatment of the fresh water easy. I never worked out how you do that with a hose. Learned how to water change my tanks 40 something years ago, sometimes old tested ways are the best 😂
@JurgaTougaku2 ай бұрын
Looks easy and not too complicated.
@TheRealTMar2 ай бұрын
Matt, I use buckets for my weekly 10% water change on my Juwel Rio 240. And a plastic jug too! My shower room is close and I get the water from the tap I need. I also collect rain water and filter over active carbon. My balcony yields varying amounts of rain water, but it's nice. I do have a garden hose I use for big fills.
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
You sound like you do a very similar regime to me!
@TheRealTMar2 ай бұрын
@@FishShopMatt a well planted aquarium mostly takes care of itself, doesn't it? But trimming when necessary is a must.
@MythicalIdi0t2 ай бұрын
i myself also water change with buckets, its just easier to maintain temperatures for me. only thing i can pick on is i like to put my bacteria straight into the tank rather than the bucket to prevent losing any of it as they stick to the bucket sides, but i fill from the bucket using a jug as im disabled so i fill slower than others. i do add the water conditioner to the bucket and then take a jug full of water and pour it back into the bucket to fully mix it up
@LightweightNat2 ай бұрын
Matt's out loud ramblings to camera remind me of the external monologue I maintain going about my day as I chatter to myself because sometimes I need a different part of my brain to engage with my thoughts and ideas, pretty sure Matt says a lot of stuff out loud even when the camera isn't there?
@TheFishkeepingGinge2 ай бұрын
Great video as always Matt! Always enjoy watching these to unwind after work😊🐠 #teamBucket
@Lilyflowergirl982 ай бұрын
Thanks matt, great info as always. It's so true about different tanks needing different things. I injured my knee so couldn't do water changes as often and one of my tanks exploded with black beard algae. Just starting to get it out. None of the others, just one lol. I'm old school I use a bucket and jug it works so why not.
@LauraLizSmith2 ай бұрын
Nice to see how other people do things! We are pretty similar in some ways, I use buckets and watering cans too. Thanks for showing is your tanks; they are looking lovely!
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lburgess30982 ай бұрын
Great video. Good to know that algae isn’t the horror we’re led to believe. Oh, also … great haircut - very smart! 😊
@amayanut2 ай бұрын
You’re awesome. 😎
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@garageaquatics20232 ай бұрын
It's always great to look at your tanks, Matt. Thanks for sharing them. They are really looking fantastic! Thanks for sharing all of your tips and tricks as well. They're quite helpful. It's nice to have a platform to learn on, to share the knowledge we've picked up along the way with fellow 'KZfaqrs' 🙂, and to be able to receive the wisdom from those who have been at it for a while. Thanks! Cheers, my friend! ~Ron
@ethanboos5152 ай бұрын
I picked up a pot of that mosaic plant about 10 meters away from MD at Aquashella. It's such a cool plant. I wasn't even in the market for a plant like that, but couldn't resist. Also, thanks for explaining how windows work. I'd been trying to figure that out for a while ;-)
@murraywallace89732 ай бұрын
Bought myself a TMC Reef Pump Compact 350 nano punp which has made water changes a breeze , i have a 20l plastic container of water treated ready to go sit it on the floor take off lid and pop the pump through the neck and pump the water into the tank with no heavy lifting.
@johnhardisty48192 ай бұрын
Matt don't feel bad about bucket filling your tanks. I have 42 active tanks including a few 4 footers and I fill them all by bucket 😉
@jodip7192 ай бұрын
This was a fantastic video! When I set up my first planted tank we ended up with a massive hair algea bloom while we went on vacation. After 10 days it took up the majority of the tank 😮 I had four mollies in a ten gallon temporarily (just waiting for the planted tank to be ready, mollies were only and inch long at the time) and we transfered them over to the 29 gallon with the hair algea and within two days the hair algea was gone. We only took out one large handful just to give the mollies a headstart, but there was loads of it in there. Mollies= natural hair algea removal! I should add that my tanks get loads of natural sunlight and I refuse to put curtains up. I love how the tanks look when the morning light comes in.
@codieschaos2 ай бұрын
Hey Matt! Ive always used old tank water as well but because I feel I'm flushing all the beneficial bacteria down the drain with tap water. I know I'm still probably loosing some with the ol' bucket clean, but at least its aged water. It'll still have all the good things in it that has been building up and will come out with some of that to get the tank off in the right foot again.
@janetaylor86352 ай бұрын
we use a bucket too, also glad that i now know that windows let in light !😂 And Matt please can you do a video on what we can put in for botanicals that we have in our gardens ???
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Hahaha you're welcome for the info on windows. Yes this is something I've looked at before, I think it will probably be an autumn job as that's when they're most abundant.
@kwackytankslap93392 ай бұрын
I've found hair algae is easily transferable from tank to tank. Make sure your equipment is washed and dried before using it in another tank. I'm battling it in two of my tanks and it's a PITA
@rebeccaampuero23472 ай бұрын
Your fish room has come a long way. All the tanks/bowls are beautiful. Well done!! I like the way you explain things so I can understand easily. Thank you!!
@victoriablack55522 ай бұрын
I live in a single story tiles on a concrete slab house. To do water changes on my 12 tanks, I use a 100 litre wheelie bin with conditioned water, wheel from tap to tanks, and a 2 litre jug to fill after draining old water out. For that, I attached an old intake plastic pipe to the blue squeezy siphon tube you used, which takes all my takes down by about 30%. Loving your channel. 🖤🇦🇺
@gemmacorinne94872 ай бұрын
Great video Matt! And as others have said, it’s honest and down to earth advice; no pushy “you must do xyz” which is great I was going to get rid of some algae in my tank this week, but just remembered I’m away for 10 days in about 2 weeks time…. And it’s a shrimp tank, so it’ll just be extra food for them while I’m away. Got one of those “weekend feed blocks” for them too, hopefully it’ll be enough 🤞
@madhatterjones47812 ай бұрын
Awesome video Matt!! Really loving your down to earth no fluff clear interesting videos. Keep up the great work
@pelhamsaquatics2 ай бұрын
great idea using airline to waterchange the small tanks! thanks for the video sir🙂👍
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
No problem 👍 it definitely makes it easier to change
@csharpe57872 ай бұрын
Brilliant, I appreciate you sharing.😊
@MandyJane1237002 ай бұрын
I have a tank that gets lots of sunlight like your glass tetra tank. Constant battle with green hair algae! Also, I've been wanting that ludwigia sedioides for a long time, but I never remember to look for it. It's a beautiful plant.
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Yeah it's a tricky battle. It's only the second time I've seen it I think so had to give it a go!
@clazza5972 ай бұрын
Very relaxing watch! Thank you
@Vincent-kx9ze2 ай бұрын
That’s how windows work 🤣🤣🤣 have you told us what sponge you use to clean the glass on the inside of the tank? I don’t remember. Another interesting video!
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Hahahaha, thank you. They're NT Labs algae sponges
@carolyn14642 ай бұрын
Hi Matt, I always enjoy watching your videos, gets my motivation up for cleaning my own tanks! I only have 2 40 gallon tanks but I'm struggling with beard algae in one and black algae in another. My plants always look so dirty and full of algae its very frustrating. I have tried dimming the lights, and shortening the time I have lights on. Also tried Seachem Excel and Flourish thinking this will help but it ended up making my fish sick, even though I was extremely careful with the dosing amounts. I'm using root tabs now for the stems but am still fighting algae 🙄🙄 The black algae is the worst, it completely covers everything in the tank, I'm beginning to think I need to start over with this one. Anyway I still haven't given up yet 😁🐠
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Definitely don't give up. If nothing has changed the algae situation that you've tried so far. It may be worth looking at what's in the water you're using in your tank as sometimes tap water can bring in excess nutrients that cause algae. The other thing would be food, so how much and what quality, as poor quality food sometimes can't be digested by fish so they just end up fouling the water.
@yashtapase38212 ай бұрын
I love the rasbora tank and pygmy cories tank
@krawlspace2 ай бұрын
Chilies look great, sir!!!
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Paul-ue3zy2 ай бұрын
You could try some semi-transparent window film. Similar to the stuff you put on the back of some of your aquariums. Take care.
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Yeah weirdly I've just done this and did have a little clip lines up for this video. Didn't end up putting it in hahaha maybe I should have.
@KellyC.-zs1ec2 ай бұрын
Great to see the similarities and differences in tank maintenance-more similar than different which stands to reason since I’ve learned a good amount of my fish keeping from your videos! I always use buckets for my water changes and didn’t know that was considered odd or archaic by some--not that I would have cared 😂. I pour the water through a colander to disperse the flow since I need both hands to lift the bucket. Thanks for consistently great content and enjoyment!
@stspilkinАй бұрын
that is a beautiful betta in number 2
@stoneysscapes75442 ай бұрын
I've never been a fan of natural peanut butter but my fish love it when I keep the aquariums natural and heavily planted 🧌
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
I don't like peanut butter at all! 🤮 But natural aquariums are the way forward!
@ksaandor2 ай бұрын
I use a bucket too! Easy to see what you take out and makes it easy to fill back the right amount of water too. I use 8mm lexan lids on my nano tanks, those allow me to put the bucket on top and siphon back the water in with a 8mm hose. I try to match the temperature by feel, but its always a bit off. Because it fills up slowly the heater picks the temperature difference. It also tends to disturb the aquarium less than dumping in the bucket of water😊
@foodfam7651Ай бұрын
Nice and relaxing video, thanks for the detailed updates. We enjoyed it very much so
@trevsweb2 ай бұрын
Matt you need to rescue that fertiliser bottle in the intro that's under the shelf!
@Diospyros19852 ай бұрын
Great video! Definitely agree that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to aquarium maintenance...so many different variables and factors that come into play. Looking forward to the next video!
@gregwilson59102 ай бұрын
Great video Matt 👍
@megmills47982 ай бұрын
Matt hello pray the family is well😊
@mammakitty27252 ай бұрын
Love your tanks.
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Eddie-fr4sh2 ай бұрын
Great video mate can't wait to see you hit 70 k
@mcbabs74952 ай бұрын
Un grand merci à vous pour la vidéo!
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@studioaquaeden2 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your species fact vids. Would love to see more
@TalisaAquarist2 ай бұрын
Great video! Your tanks are beautiful!
@josesphdobie28972 ай бұрын
Buckets 👍🏻
@bob213452 ай бұрын
I always use buckets for water changes
@megmills47982 ай бұрын
Was so glad to see you again and video was fun😊
@Shadstar2562 ай бұрын
I recently bought the mosaic plant and it came in with melted leaves and looked gross. I wiped down the stems and tossed them in my tank and 5 out of 6 bounced back and grew leaves and roots, so you should be good!
@janstroud91922 ай бұрын
EEEK! held my breath that your little fish didn't go up the syphon 🫣
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
Hahaha I pinched the tube to slow the syphon so knew he wasn't going to go much further.
@janstroud91922 ай бұрын
@@FishShopMatt I knew you had it all under control 😊
@megmills47982 ай бұрын
Man that Betta red with white spots wow!!!!😊
@SuperMeatMan10002 ай бұрын
Matt, think your videos are brilliant and your wee unintentional jokes like "that's how windows work" are brilliant 😂 I've got a question since your fish room is upstairs did you experience any issues with the weight ? I'm a little paranoid in setting up a tank upstairs
@sarahnelson75342 ай бұрын
Very useful and interesting thanks
@FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@stefan001232 ай бұрын
Hi Matt, maybe an idea for the tank thats near the window had just the same problem a small corner in my house with bright direct sunlight in the tank. I have bought some reflective silver foil and put it on the window one strip in the middle of the window & now the sun reflects to the outside and my tank has been algae free in summer for the last 3 years🎉. Hope it will help you. Thank you for this wonderful video i liked it so much so hope to see more videos like this!!❤ With love from the Netherlands and hope to meet you this year at vivarium. Stefan
@MorningDriftwood2 ай бұрын
buckets ftw
@space_ghost_z9412 ай бұрын
Great details and advice! Excited for my next session!!
@TheRider1encore2 ай бұрын
Have you considered doing your weekly maintenance live on stream? You could allow people send you questions using text to speech for like 50 pence. And it's some free footage too. I know I'd love to join you for some live maintenance session.