on a geology class field trip i found a 10 kg(22 lb) rock that i loved so i carried it 5KM just to put it in my tank

As a geologist I applaud your explanation of the rocks. Very accurate

When would u do a wood collecting tutorial man? it has been 3 years man ,we r still waiting!

Lol! I'm learning about rocks in school, and used all these methods to find what kind of rock it was! Really cool, and I will probably get some (aquarium safe) rocks for my tank. Thanks man.

Would love to see a wood collecting tutorial! :)

Thanks, this video was very informative! I just recently started keeping and added new river rock to my aquarium. Couldn't have done it properly without seeing this first. Great content bud 👍 I've yet to be discouraged or let down by your vlogs.

Perfect timing Joey. It was only last night that i was looking through your videos to find one on rocks. Im collecting rocks at the moment from my local river in England. Thanks for the great advice

Thanks for the help! as someone who’s is starting their first planted aquarium your video has helped me get much needed info. A wood vid would also be helpful.

Wow! What wealth of information you provide us with all your videos! I stumbled upon you on accident searching for videos on bichers, and BOOM! I'm hooked! Thank you for all the video's!!!

Great video! Great advice on bringing a frame that is your tank size, lay it on the ground and "play", before you head home.

shiny specs have almost nothing to do with heavy metal content.... you basicly told everyone to avoid mica(it wont effect your water). if you did find metallic flakes(actual metal), most are insoluble and wont change anything. so if you actually want to avoid heavy metals learn what they actually looks like in nature(sulfide, oxide, etc, these rarely look metalic)... iron- yellow and red coloration in rocks(can also look like any black or grey rock), copper- blue to green coloration in rocks as well as gold and iridescent rocks... zinc, tin, etc- good luck, there isn't space in a comment to give a quick guide to recognizing these if you dont know what your looking for

You should absolutely do a video similar to this for selecting wood for your aquarium! Great video!

Joey the video for picking up wood for our aquariums is a must! I know for sure that a lot of your subscribers are waiting for it, I'm having a hard time with a piece of log I have sitting on my wc tank for over 2 months now, I still don't know if it's a proper piece of wood for my tank, best regards from Tijuana, Mexico.

Awesome vid as always Joey! I just got back from Kananaskis (Alberta) where I collected some really sweet rocks! And yeah you should totally do a wood video as well.

Great video Joey! Another on aquarium safe wood would be great, especially where to look for it

Interesting and informative. A video on the correct type of wood is a plus. Thanks for sharing.

Yes please do a video on safe aquarium woods.

I'm most definitely interested in a similar video about wood for the aquarium. I think there is also way more debate surrounding wood than there is around rocks, so it should make for an interesting video, talking about all different aspects and properties of different wood types.

Thanks King Of DIY .....I was waiting to watch this type of videos...so i can more rock for my aquarium

Awesome as always! YES, WOOD PLEASE!!!

Great video pal, I've learnt so much from you it's incredible! +1 for the safe timber video. Cheers

I agree, a video on wood collection and testing is a very desirable and helpful. This is very timely as I'm moving in this direction

Love all the tutorials I'm slowly getting back into the hobby I would definitely love to see how to pick safe tree branches for the aquarium.

Always entertaining and so informative. Great job!

This video is really valuable. Patently waiting for your take on drift wood.

Thorough and straight to the point.. Very nice ty.

Great video! Not many videos show what type of rocks are safe. Awesome job. Would love to see the video on collecting wood. Cheers mate

Wood collecting video once that snow's gone is paramount! Also include what to do.. Boil or... bake in the oven.

Selecting wood would also be great. Thanks for another great video.

This is awesome man!! Good tutorial.

You really are the king of DIY!

Awsome video joey, I would love to see a video on wood. I've been collecting my own rocks and wood for about 12 years and would love to see what I should watch for in the future.

Great video! I could really use a video on selecting and preparing wood. I've been having trouble finding reliable info on what is and isn't safe.

Yes! Please do one one wood for an aquarium! Would be most helpful. I live in the desert and there are a lot that I see when I'm out there, but no idea if it would be good for the tank. Thank s Joey!

This is still one of your best videos.

Yes on the driftwood video. Please include a video step by step on how to prepare it for the aquarium (not just a synopsis). I have heard this can be difficult at times. Thank you.

Yes please. A video on knowing which wood is safe would be very useful.

This is an awesome idea for a video. So helpful. Thanks again.

this video was useful to me today, a couple of years after.you made it. I would love to see a video made on finding driftwood in nature... I know I know, you're busy with the gallery. I'm just saying, it would be pretty cool to learn how to find cheap driftwood, much the same as this video on finding rocks.

Great vid, however boiling rocks is unsafe as they may explode.. (Yeah, I thought it was crazy too until I googled a bit more).. I would LOVE to see the wood video as I am a wood fanatic, and sadly all the driftwood my Mummy has in her garden is likely to be Tamboti, which is poisonous.. Also, what would petrified wood fall under for testing? Wood or rock?

love the ending. and great video. would love to see the wood one as well.

Yes, please do a DIY video on COMMON wood types to use in aquaria. Rock selection is fairly easy, but wood is much more difficult. Thanks for these videos.

I just used your info on the acid today, work great tks for the cheap and easy method of sorted my rocks.

Muriatic acid will react with many a number of metals. So even if a rock lacks carbonates but contains a reactive metal, you will get a reaction which results in bubbles. This could be from metals like iron, zinc, aluminium, and so on. So reactions from milky quartz, granite, and such will happen provided the metal content is high enough.

Great vid, very helpful. Wood collecting would be super helpful too 🐠

This is a great video! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

Hey man another great video!! me, the wife and the little one actually went out today and got some rocks, I do have a question I just recently started my pond build are you ever going to get into that? Thanks for all the awesome videos!!

Great vid as always. Could you do one on driftwood as well?

I must say i do lean alot from you .i watch all your videos and its all great .love to see one about the wood .keep up the great work and again thanks dazz from derby (uk)

Yes, I would like to see a video on wood for an aquarium. I just gathered a ton of rock for mine but I didn't know I couldn't use any rocks. Now I have to test. Thank you for the info!

So appreciated Joey,Mohawks for giving so much for all of us.

Great video...as always! Thanks, Joey.

Hey jay, I would love to see how you select and prepare wood for your tanks, also, on that note, maybe something on blackwater tanks would be fun.

Is there a "wood" video coming any time soon? Really enjoying your tutorials...very informative!

Hey joey, did you post a "Wood" video yet? Could be a quick and easy video before the snow comes. P.S. I love your videos and everything you have done for the hobby. You have personally made me want to get into the hobby. Thank you for everything!

Thank you. Great video. Was just looking through some of your other videos.

Joe, you're the man! As always, super informative and fun. How about GRANITE FROM A RIVER?

I agree, I would love to see a vid on aquatic safe woods and procedures.

Great video, I had a major tragedy with my aquarium a few years back by putting random rocks in and killed mist of my fish. also cost me around £300 in trying to put it right. iv learnt an awful lot since then and now feel that my tank needs rocks and wood, thanks for this advice and will be checking out you wood video next.....just subscribed....oh,and have a great Christmas.

Yes, a video about how to choose and prepare wood would definitely be interesting, more than the rocks video. (Not that this wasn't)

Haha! I love the end! Bloopers make me so happy!

Nice vid man!..ive been waiting for this...btw,how to choose woods? Next video maybe?

Another awesome video Joey. .so I happen to pk up some rocks yesterday...lol...would love to see about wood too!! Happy long wkends to u!!

Great video! that is some solid information, and Yes i would definitely love to see a video about selecting driftwood. I do have a quick question though, what about rocks for an african cichlid tank, since they like higher pH is it ok to still use a rock with the carbonates?

Great Video Joey.

Very informative video!! Thank-You!

It should be close to that time lol. Excited to see the DIY Driftwood Special

Wouldn't mind surplus rocks , just love rocks . Always wished I could take all the rocks home. Great video.

Good info! It's funny because when we're driving down the road and I see rocks i make my husband pull over 😂 I just might find the perfect rock for my fishies 😊

This is the best video it gives you all you need to know for this topic.

My new favorite video, glad you weathered the tornato! Learned much.. is jade OK? It is kind of soft but very pretty.

Great video man!

Another superb video

I would also like to see a video on which woods are safe for your aquarium. Thanks!

Thanks! Best video on the subject!!

Great info! Thank you 😊

yes definitely would like to see a video on wood for aquariums. By the way as a new fan I have to say . Awesome job. I am always waiting to see the new videos. I have so many questions . I don't have a Facebook. but I am really thinking of making one to follow you and ask some questions.

Next video should be how you made that river; seriously how to treat and select different types of wood would be great; shops in my area have limited choices. Although I can get them online, I like to look at them closely before buying.

Thanks for book Joey! Excted to read...

This is one smart guy! Thanks for the great video :-) YES, I'd like to see wood too, please.

thank you very much for the tips man, i really appreciate it

Thanks Joey you really help me

Sound is great, congrats.

Great information, would love to see one on drift wood

Nice video joey

man I like your videos I always learn something new 👍

Had to watch this again as I'm going to look for some rocks for a small tank. Did you ever happen to get a video made of how to collect wood that is safe to use? Anyhow, thanks again for this video. I'm glad I came back across it to watch again now.

Hey Joey! Another Great Help vidieo for DIYs. Ive built caves n structures with picked up rocks. Is Ur book n print form yet? Same guy from last year requesting it. Keep up great vids!!!

Good info Joey!

You give us new ideas, thanks

Hi Joey, thanks for that, would love to see a wood tutorial.

i really like this guy, he knows how to explain really well! 😊😊😊😊

When is the pick your own drift wood video coming? can't wait!

Great tutorial video, how the he'll did you record this video (in a hurricane) with virtually no wind noise? Amazing

Yes wood video please but it can wait... been following your Facebook page and I'm dying to see your plywood tank video!!!

Would love a driftwood video Joey!

Great video as usual, I would like to see a similar video on wood. Thanks.

Fired Up!!! Natural backdrop and tips. I'd like to the similar video on driftwood. Lmao tornadoes and trains

I would definitely like to see a video of what woods are safe for an aquarium

Hey Joey!!! Have you ever thought about making a DIY video on plastic dipping rocks for aquariums ? Just and idea and would this method work ? I’ve bin thinking about doing it