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Sneaky Aquarium NITRATES - (You Didn't Know About)
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Күн бұрынYes, these aquarium nitrates can sneak up on you, even if you're husbandry is on point! Avoid this eventual old tank syndrome from causing problems in your tank by making sure your nitrate levels are always under control!
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@streetsiswatching9660 Жыл бұрын
To be a successful fish keeper you have to be a scientist, biologist, mathematician and zoologist 😂
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Lol I hear you bro! 🤣
@lobosjeffunnormal6209 Жыл бұрын
This VATO
@ohno316 Жыл бұрын
Especially saltwater
@skip9763 Жыл бұрын
So peaceful when everything is cool but stressful when it's not.
@dexlao9434 Жыл бұрын
@nathan Astronomy?
@cherie888 Жыл бұрын
Again another super educational video from the Kaveman. You talk in a way any level fishkeeper understands. I love sharing your videos to desperate newbies. More power to you Kev!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Glad to hear you found the video helpful 😊💪
@nerosiskou04 Жыл бұрын
I think it would be good to mention for any beginners who come across this video that this only concerns non-planted tanks. You wouldn't have the same issue with a planted aquarium as the plants would consume some of the nitrates and you do ironically need a minimum nitrates in your tank for your plants to survive.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely correct. But I’m pretty sure I did mention plants in the video…🤔
@veevzkdzr 6 ай бұрын
Hmm, I have a planted tank and high nitrates. My levels have always been under control until recently. My fishes have started to be all cute and come up to the glass every time I walk by therefore causing me to feed them more. In addition, it’s because I was starting to understand my tank pretty well which also is the culprit to nitrates sneaking up on me. I need to stop giving them “snacks” lol 😫 thank you for breaking down the water change w/ nitrate. Makes sense!
@JasPR1000 Ай бұрын
yes but you have another problem- most beginners are over fertilizing and actually increasing there nitrates from a source other than the fish and their biofilm function
@JohnPONeill Ай бұрын
Is it ok to do 50 % water change two days in a row due to high nitrate? Sorry if I missed you mentioning or implying the answer in the video and I didn’t get it. Slow on the uptake sometimes 🙄
@vidmusic88 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. It really makes sense and I've noticed my nitrates slowing creeping up even though I've been doing my weekly 50% water change. Totally agree with you on this one.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😁
@noayraol1768 Жыл бұрын
Bruh you hit the nail with this content you explain it so well. This is the reason why i change almost 90% of my water every 5 days.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Many don't understand the benefit of big frequent water changes! 😁
@rantsandreviews Жыл бұрын
I just did a talk on this exact scenario. It opened a lot of eyes at that club meeting. People just don't think beyond the water change and how "everything" accumulates over time.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Absolutely true, I only recently really started thinking about this and I was like…wait a minute! 🤣
@zainkarriem8253 Жыл бұрын
Best educational video I've watched in all my decades as a hobbyists and a great share to explain to everyone why testing is so important... I've always stressed to my group members the importance of testing and not doing "blind" water changes but this video explains it perfectly.. Thank you from South Africa 👍🏼
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that positive feedback and thanks for watching from South Africa! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video 😊
@Shadow-wn5fw Жыл бұрын
Man, that's exactly what I was doing. I did the weekly water change yesterday and tested my water today. I will definitely throw in the extra water change two times a month.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good plan bro! 😊💪
@SierraPrecursora Жыл бұрын
Yup! Added NINE corys to my tank (friend gifted me more than I asked for!) My nitrates went from a pretty stable 5-10 with a 2 week water change/cleaning schedule to BAM nitrates ~30ish... Started testing AFTER my water changes and they just weren't going back down where I'd expected them to be... Bigger water changes, 1 week schedule, and eventually I've got them back down in the ~5-10 range again. But, I'm keeping an eye on them! And, LOL, checking to be sure the ammonia reading is still ZERO. Celebrating success!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to figure out the necessary adjustments! Thats how to do it! 😊💪
@chrissyosborne3879 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! You were spot on at describing my behavior. I guess I never thought about it that way. Thank you.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad I could help 😊
@keshavillaca4372 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this advice. Im new to the aquarium world... i have been doing 100% water changes. I put my fish into a clean empty tank. Clean their everyday tank and then put them back. I came across your page at 5am this morning for the cloudy tanks and i ordered your suggestions. So i really appreciate your advice and help. This means a lot to me and my fish!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Welcome this wonderful hobby! You don't need to remove the fish when you do water changes or cleanings. An 80% water change will get the job done while leaving enough water in the tank for the fish. Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁 I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzfaq.info/sun/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
@mattreichenberg309 Жыл бұрын
Smart man!
@deanfraser419 Жыл бұрын
Kev..I've always watched your videos when I came across them but over a short time I've realized how good you really are and should have been looking for your vids instead of just letting them find me! I think your vids are super..to the point quick, a couple of laughs thrown in and GOOD SOLID INFO!!! Thanx for everything..I'll be subscribing right now..be safe and keep up the great work.. 👍👍👍
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Well I’m glad you finally decided to subscribe! Lol I appreciate that positive feedback bro, thank you! 😁💪
@aussiecarol Жыл бұрын
Watching from Australia Kev. My Mum and I are SO pleased to have found your website. Funnily enough today we just went to the aquarium shop for some advice regarding a minor nitrate level so today's video was well timed for us! You explain everything so clearly and you sure have taken a lot of the worry out of our journey with a five week old tank. We thank you so much for spreading your knowledge and for making life easier for we fish owners and more importantly, for making life SAFER for fish in every corner of the world. A safe life is the least these little characters deserve. THANK YOU.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that positive feedback! Always happy to know I can help, especially all the way from Australia! 😊💪
@reneberthet9168 Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of info we need. Thanks for the tip and keeping it simple for the average Joe!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure bro! Glad I could help 😊💪
@Pesticide7G Жыл бұрын
The 200 plants in my aquarium: yooooooooooooo what’s good bro Nitrates: 👀👀🏃🏽♂️💨
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 True story!
@HotPockets88 Жыл бұрын
Very good subject I too stick with my weekly 80% percent water changes but a couple times a month I do my tanks twice a week. Loading down your fx6 with matrix definitely helps as well
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Yes sir, absolutely the way to do it! 💪💪
@clarissakay2139 Жыл бұрын
Found an article which explains nitrate toxicity at higher levels. Helped me finally understand it. “The main toxic action of nitrate on aquatic animals is due to the conversion of oxygen-carrying pigments (e.g., hemoglobin, hemocyanin) to forms that are incapable of carrying oxygen (e.g., methemoglobin). Nevertheless, owing to the low branchial permeability to nitrate, the uptake in aquatic animals seems to be more limited than the uptake of NH4+ (ammonia) and NO2- (nitrite), contributing to the relatively low toxicity of nitrate” (Carmago et Al., 2004). It also says nitrate toxicity can depend on body size, species sensitivity and water salinity, with freshwater species being more sensitive than marine. So best doing research on parameters specifically for your fish. 🐠
@Mancer1980 5 ай бұрын
Can’t thank you enough for this video, I recently lost two 5 year old Bosemani Rainbows and i think you just solved the mystery as to what happened to them. All other levels in my tank were perfect except for my nitrates, they really snuck up on me.
@kamran868686 Жыл бұрын
It is a very well put video. Thinking about an Invisible villain lurking around in the tank, only the consequences become visible over time & Kev could put these in sentences together explaining stuff. This is Educational Series !👌
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Appreciate that positive feedback as well! 😊💪
@tomebert3454 7 ай бұрын
Wow, never thought about it that way. Can't thank you enough for this video!
@KaveManAquatics 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
@hangdogdaddy38 Жыл бұрын
I'm using the BCB bags Dr. Kevin Novak speaks of and my nitrates are starting to come down. And I do use a slow moving under gravel filter as well. Cheers.
@kristiiiiiiiii 5 ай бұрын
I have dirt bottom, sand capped, heavily planted tanks, and I never do water changes. I never worry about nitrite, ammonia, or any of that. It’s food for my plants. My fish are thriving and breeding. Can’t argue with those results.
@TabbyCatLady Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice! I’m new to the hobby and understand the nitrogen cycle very well, and this honestly never occurred to me! Thanks for pointing this out, it makes total sense! 👌
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@TheFlyingChad 8 ай бұрын
So simple yet very analytical as to what is going on in the tank! I dig it!
@KaveManAquatics 8 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@yarasub Жыл бұрын
Another great vid man you are so much help I learned how to read test vials. And the cycle of doing water changes😮
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@liopirone7956 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev I didn’t realise that! It makes sense what u described, I usually do 40% weekly changes for my discus but now i will add a midweek one every second or third 👍
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
That will definitely help. Glad you found the video helpful! 😊
@deansmith6092 10 ай бұрын
Watching this video just blew the lid off the whole ,you must know science. You explained it so well and took the scare out of my head. Thanks for taking the time to share this with the community
@KaveManAquatics 10 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@alissatyau849 Жыл бұрын
You always talk about what others don't! You make sense too!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁
@luisrivas1618 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Yes this is an issue that we all run into. I remember specifically with my South American cichlids they would get sick and aggressive. It felt like I was losing fish every month. I started midweek water changes every 3-4 weeks. It’s definitely improved. My fish have colored up nicely and the aggression has definitely dwindled down.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you figured it out! 😁
@hilaryschacter4072 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kev. After watching the video I slapped my palm into my forehead and said to myself, "Of course"! Man, you're good.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
lol Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@fannypacknick Ай бұрын
I can honestly say I 100% never thought of it like this. One of my fish is acting very different and looks almost sick. I did a 45%-50% water change right now and it’s at about 40ppm now. And I was like wait how is that possible. I change the water on a normal schedule (I’ll admit there have been times where it went over an extra day or two) and it’s always a 50% water change. But I haven’t been throwing in the extra water changes every once in a while. So I’m freaking out scavenging for info on what might be happening and this I believe pretty much answered it. I will definitely be adding in extra water changes now and and sticking to schedule and not missing extra days. Thank you very much for the info and helpful insight!!
@KaveManAquatics Ай бұрын
Glad I was able to help! That extra water change will definitely make your tank water cleaner 😁
@kevindixo2020 Жыл бұрын
Very... Very informative video... It just makes sense... Thanks professor Kev... As always keep the science coming brother ✌🏾
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed that one! 😁
@rajarshimukherjee2137 Жыл бұрын
Ever best video regarding aquarium maintenance I have seen and the end solution has also been given (additional and exta water change in betwee). Thanks Kave, while watching the video I was thinking I think the same what you were telling. I do 80% weekly water change then why should I test. But your mathematics has given real aquarium environmental problem and you also have given " the great solution". Thanks 🙏 a lot once again.
@prestonhamm8117 Жыл бұрын
Really good video explained clearly for Me as a new Fish Hobbiest . Thanks .
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@jimberence Жыл бұрын
I really3 like the way you narrated, this is my most favourite aquarium info.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
@WolverineXXX21 Жыл бұрын
Definitely food for thought and something I may have to implement into my regimen
@Dilworthy Жыл бұрын
thanks for this! I've noticed exactly the same in my tank and now I'm slowly rebalancing it to low nitrates as not to shock the fish. Had this tank about 8 years now and it looks amazing but recently struggling with sudden algae build up and hey ho, seems nitrates are off the scale. Your video makes perfect sense. I do 70% every week but hadn't noticed this creeping up. THANKS!
@RyanLewis2837 Жыл бұрын
Wow, you always teach me something new. That totally makes sense. I couldn’t figure out what was up with my tank… now I know.
@BenOchart 3 ай бұрын
Once tanks are established, I don’t test as frequently as much as in the beginning. When I do test, I test for everything. Experienced fish keepers do rely more daily visual inspections. A good follow-up would be how this process is impacted by nitrates coming from the tap. Nitrate “creeping” up can get you up to 100ppm. Testing that tap can help😀👍🏻
@KaveManAquatics 3 ай бұрын
Very True Ben, many beginners dont even consider their tap nitrates!
@scudmac Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Kev. I never thought about it really till you said that.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure bro! Glad I could help 😊💪
@evowire Жыл бұрын
This advice echoes my particular experience. I've found that it is always helpful to test your water every week. That's our data. Nitrates going higher when it was typically "stable", might also indicate a need to change purigen or other chem mediums. Even though my tanks are generally stable with 80% water changes every two weeks: they sometimes need an unscheduled 50%-60% water change. This is especially evident in my larger tank, containing much larger fish. This week, I'm also experimenting with barley pellets. For a very long time, I have been placing two Algone bags in my HOB filter. I recently purchased a tub of barley pellets which are typically used in ponds to see if they not only perform better than the Algone packs, but also to see if they are effective for longer periods of time (supplier claims 3 months). Why? Because I have found this medium cuts way back on any algae growth, as well as helping to keep the water cleaner and it also reduces nitrates. A 95 gallon tank requires only 2 ounces of pellets in a mesh bag. Also, and this may seem over kill to some: I keep a spreadsheet for all of my tanks and I enter everything I do into it. Water changes, water tests, filter maintenance, etc. This is data which can help you later.
@876invisible Жыл бұрын
I got a 55 gallon planted tank. No 7:34 water change, noregular test, nitrates at 20-40ppm......comfortable level although I am comfortable up to 80ppm. 50% water changes don't help a tank to cycle and puts fish under more stress.. I advocate planted tanks to keep fish healthy esp in tanks 10 gallon or higher.
@mohammedalmukhtar7184 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Actually the most logic talk I heard
@mikesmith-wk7vy Жыл бұрын
I kind of quit testing when my routine started working well , test strips are fast and easy and decently accurate. but I don’t use the kit every week like I did earlier on
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Yup, exactly what many of us do.
Жыл бұрын
Make sense and is well explained!!!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed it! 💪
@bikelifetoot2457 6 ай бұрын
Kaveman help. I have a 55 gallon aquarium with 10 cichlids in it. Haps and peacocks. my tank is still cycling but unfortunately I’ve done a few water changes in that process which took away the beneficial bacteria that was needed. My nitrate level was 40 ppm last night if not a little higher. So I did a water change like you suggested. When I woke up this morning and tested at the nitrate level, exactly the same. I have been dosing and stability every day. I’m just concerned and do not want to lose any of my fish. Love the channel.
@ravishmasood4799 Жыл бұрын
Very very educational video...Thanks a ton.!!! 👍👍👍
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@jthollywood6513 Жыл бұрын
Just finished a water change and see this. Keep up the great work man.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Will do! 😊
@chasitydomenici109 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tour videos. They are truly helpful!
@VM-to3no Жыл бұрын
I just realized, after watching one of your videos, that you live right near me, and mentioned that pet shop in Westbury, do you ever do any meetings there? I’ve been out of the hobby for 20 years, and just getting back into it, your content and information are greatly appreciated, Technology has changed, it’s like learning all over again
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
No meetings but I do visit often. Actually just left there a few minutes ago lol Glad I can help you catch up to all thats new in this wonderful hobby! 😊
@jeffrotenheber2681 Жыл бұрын
Great info! That seems simple and makes perfect sense yet I’ve never thought of it that way..thanks for the awesome videos
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure bro! Glad I could help 😊💪
@scottfez9742 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video very well described. I do 80% a week like yourself on a 250 liter tank, but also like to pull out 60 liters middle of the 3rd week of every month. Might seem a lot but after an 80 % at the weekend taking 60 liters out and replacing is easy and worth it to get them nitrate levels down.
@ridether1122 Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen about nitrates. Love it
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Glad you found it helpful! 😁💪
@shivchanlakeram4234 Жыл бұрын
Great video 🙌 Always very helpful 🔥
@HalfManHalfCichlid Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation of a fact that is really hard to understand for most aquariums. I too do 80% but twice monthly
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed it. Your water change game is up there! Nice 💪
@rikscichlidaddiction25 Жыл бұрын
That's makes perfect sense. I never thought of it like that. I've always done 80% my self as well weekly
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@islamkoretum530 Жыл бұрын
This is the best video I have ever seen from you till now Your fan from Egypt
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Happy to hear that! And thanks for watching from Egypt!! 😊
@GenRN Жыл бұрын
I do an 80-90% wc. Just enough for them to swim. It’s a big tank but I’m way overstocked but I do my water changes. The best visual explanation I’ve seen for this Cory from Aquarium Co-Op with M&Ms.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
I think I've seen that video way back when. I do the same big water changes weekly as well 😊
@aka19774 Жыл бұрын
I'm a first time fish keeper and I've made a lot of mistakes. I've learned so much by watching your videos and I just wanted to say thank you. I
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@happenedhappy8389 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really needed this
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kadinvon62 Жыл бұрын
Thank you man I’ve been going mad about my nitrates even though I stick to my weekly water change like exactly how you explained it. Gonna throw that mid week water change in my schedule from now on and hopefully end the problem.
@cathyrussell9280 Жыл бұрын
Hi brilliant video , there can be another problem with your nitrates which I have had , I live in the UK and I had serious problem with it and mine got high and I done my large water change , tested after and still high , I ended up doing 3 large water changes straight after each other and still at 40 , tested my water straight out of my tap and that came back at 40 , I never do my water changes at weekend now as it turns out every so often our water board put higher dose of there chemicals in on a Friday , loving your channel from the UK
@darleneanddonovan 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, after keeping the tank for about 1 yr, full cycled. I was surprised to find out the nitrate lvl of my tank is at the highest degree on the API test strip. Gotta do more water change lol
@KaveManAquatics 5 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
@Lhogchristmas 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic you explained so much I appreciate you and your channel thank you 🙏🏻
@rochelle6006 Жыл бұрын
Best explanation of your nitrates I have seen on utube 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
@anthonyflores4003 Жыл бұрын
I've been keeping fish for a little over a year now and I'm ashamed to say I completely overlooked this concept. Thank you so much for this video. Both I and my fish are grateful!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My Pleasure! And dont worry, we all learn as we go in this hobby. As long as you continuously learn, you're on the right track 😊💪
@SaiyanSatsuki 3 ай бұрын
Can't thank you enough! I just lost my all 7 of my fish [slowly], in my 20 long salt for this exact reason. They were testing at 100, now I know more on what 2 do in addition to more bio media/ filtration and using waist away,.
@KaveManAquatics 3 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss, but glad I could help
@SaiyanSatsuki 3 ай бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics thank you, still so much to learn with saltwater, but it's been my dream. I'm glad to have taken the plunge, keep up the good work!
@martonveres3154 Жыл бұрын
That was soooo helpful thank you.😊 I just started my first african cichlid tank two days ago so it helped a lot to understand, how and when to do a water cange.😄😁🐟
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You should checkout this playlist loaded with tons of info on African Cichlids - kzfaq.info/sun/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__
@seamusmac777 Жыл бұрын
I'm loving those severums in the arrow tank!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! 😊
@thomasobrien127 Жыл бұрын
That's what I have been doing! This video woke me up! I'm going to go check my nitrates right now! Thanks Kev!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😁
@melilu2845 Жыл бұрын
Something else to consider is that often times tap water will already have nitrates in it.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Yup, and that’s almost every time 👍
@vinhle3272 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for video. I think it's easy to do 80% water change for big fishes. My 75g tank has all small fishes like gupies, platties, tetra and rasboras which are very sensitive to big water changes. I think I can only do 20-25% max change. I have about 12 plants but they seem to help reduce nitrate.
@KaveManAquatics 8 ай бұрын
I would say keep doing what has worked well for you. Yes your plants are definitely helping 😊💪
@mikecarter6560 Жыл бұрын
Great video - once I got in the red pretty bad, so I did 25% water change, still red, another 25% water change, still red - it would not come down because I was only diluting it and each time the benefit was getting less and less. I had to do a 75% water change once or twice to get the Nitrates back down.
@freddievara8649 Жыл бұрын
Love your channel some water systems have nitrates in it. Nitrates can fluctuate in some aquariums depending on the total water composition. Mine never rise always at 80 water changes dilute nitrates BUT they don’t keep multiplying in most cases. Chasing nitrates is not essential in most aquariums it’s like chasing your shadow. What works for one does not work for all nitrates are not poison to fish if they never reach above 375 to 400. Which never or rarely happens. I have left aquariums with the same water for 1 year nitrates stayed at 80 . Informative video✌️👍😎
@agustinortiz9361 Жыл бұрын
I've been keeping fish since I was like 10 , now 27, and I'm still learning about Nitrates 😂😂
@johnmadia5229 Жыл бұрын
Great way to lay that out. Easy to follow. Kaveman #1
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Glad you found it helpful! 😁💪
@MrFrosty888 Жыл бұрын
I just check my levels weekly before water change to see what I am dealing with works for me. That said I have gone few weeks with out testing. I also clean both filters monthly. I started using matrix and I am seen much better levels thru out my tanks. I do have bio home in another canister but I have found using both together seems to be working for me. Keep up the work bro was a good vid to keep focus on our hobby
@yarasub Жыл бұрын
You explain so well that even a 71 yr old man. Who spends his days looking for his keys and glasses can follow along and Learn😊 ok truth be told sometimes I’ve got the iPad on top of the tank as I follow your vids…..thanks I got back into this hobby after finding you. I have an empty 100 g acrylic trying to decide what to do with it. Current 100 g is my cichlid’s
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that you've been finding the channel helpful! I know it's an exciting time setting up and trying to decide what to keep. Good luck! 😊
@WolverineXXX21 Жыл бұрын
Hey Kev I’m filling my 90 gallon right now I have my hob ready to be turned on also adding the sponge filter will wait a day or so to add the canister because I need to do a couple more touch ups before hooking it up, also I’ve mixed and added the prime stability and buffer also some stress so the fish should be ready to go!!!!!!!
@katherinerand1892 Жыл бұрын
This makes sense. I have a tank and am waiting for my ammonia Tim’s to be exact from Amazon do I can start my cycling. But I get what your saying here.
@negusphillip Жыл бұрын
Good information
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
@kevinscott9160 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kaveman. You just solved my nitrate issues. 👍🏾
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!! 😁💪
@addamworthy8644 Жыл бұрын
That’s a great way to think about it! Well said! 🤙🏽🐠
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, glad you found it helpful! 😁💪
@justingriswold2774 Жыл бұрын
Good thought process and content man
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@jmp216 11 ай бұрын
On my channel I just did a video about my parameters with actual test result. I found that water changes don’t lower your nitrates as much as you where stating in everybody’s set up. Mine either went down 20 ppm or stayed the same. There’s other factors that cause it also but I’m figuring it out slowly. Good video overall.
@KaveManAquatics 11 ай бұрын
If your nitrates aren’t changing significantly during water changes. 1 - Increase the amount of the change. And 2 - test your source water for how much nitrates you’re putting back into the tank yourself.
@johnjwedrall4290 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very helpful video on nitrates 👍
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@rick6582CNCMedicalParts Жыл бұрын
15 % a week & i feed fish every other day filters 7 weeks. 90 gal.w/ 33 Tiger Barbs tank ..Good Video Thanks
@SouthBayFamily 7 күн бұрын
Thanks dude
@KaveManAquatics 5 күн бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
@johnnymoncada5525 Жыл бұрын
Maaaaannnn..... finally I feel like this issue is what has happend from one day to the next... more than once and I went ans spent so much on fx6 and fx4 thank youbso much never saw it this way...
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure bro! Glad I could help 😊💪
@acemcgillicutty4420 10 ай бұрын
This is true if you have an artificial tank with no live plants to consume the nitrates. Also a quick note: The over 40ppm will kill your fish is a perpetuated myth based on nothing. Although there are fish, like Discus, who are very sensitive and can be harmed by high nitrates, actual testing has shown that most freshwater fish are not affected by nitrate levels below 450ppm. And a nitrate level getting even close to that would cause an algae bloom that would suck up the nitrates. So it is basically impossible to get it to that level unless you are doing it on purpose.
@KaveManAquatics 10 ай бұрын
I've mentioned these "testing" several times on the channel. As well as letting my viewers know that going above 40 isnt really a problem. But just like you feel 40ppm is a myth, these "testings" also have not been peer reviewed or verified. So....you can keep your fish in 450ppm if you want to and be every ones Guinee Pig! Looking forward to hearing the results of you risking your own fish 😁
@dad8129 Ай бұрын
Hi Kev another great informative video to watch, I had something I didnt expect happen today, my PH went up from 7.4 to 8.0 and my nitrates which were around 30 went down to 5, I cant understand the reason for these changes. I test exactly the same every couple days atm, new tank, the only difference is I've introduced some fish, only 7 small fish in the cycled non planted 300 litre tank, no water changes so im confused at the PH and Nitrates results, any clue please? - Nige UK
@islandyouth55 Жыл бұрын
Very good info
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@Sammy-be5dc Жыл бұрын
Man your the best... thanks for the videos and wondering if we can buy the digital water tester like that where you were ...greetings from serbia..
@aquariumaddickuk Жыл бұрын
Good information as always kev 🤘🤘🤘
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed it 😊💪
@Quadraphoria Жыл бұрын
Mmm, exactly where I am at this stage. I am contemplating on placing a permanent drain on the one end and an equal water intake on the other so the tank cycles 150l of 100% fresh water every two days. I have a 300l tank
@cristiansofake7854 Жыл бұрын
No wonder my nitrates always at 40 ppm after a water change! 60g, Heavily planted, pothos included. I was doing a water change every 2-3 days but nothing changed ( nitrate wise ) so i stopped wasting so much water and now do it once a week. Im 1 month into matrix, hopefully it works.
@wuvarien Жыл бұрын
Various plants can reduce nitrates which could give you a helping hand? Especially floating ones
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Yes that is commonly known. In this scenario I am discussing a theoretical bio load which is produced weekly with or without plants. With or without food. With 2 fish or 20 fish. I just made up a number.
@eijnew Жыл бұрын
You know what I felt like doing after watching this? Do a WC! Well, not really, just because my tank is still cycling. Just gonna pull out the master test kit and check my parameters and dose with Prime and Stability.
@bryanprather783 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to check your tap water for nitrates, too.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Yup, almost every source has some nitrates in it.
@dexlao9434 Жыл бұрын
Im keeping fish for about 2 years and already understand this nitrate matter.. What I do is .. After 3, 80% water changes .. I do a 90% water change.. it works
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