Still Vacuuming Substrate? - Here's How To Stop!
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2 жыл бұрынI don't vacuum my substrate anymore! Granted how I accomplish this may not work for everyone, but it can work for most! Try this and NEVER VACUUM SUBSTRATE AGAIN! 😁
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@zaytoven337 2 жыл бұрын
Man I must say my freshwater tank is where it is today because of you Kev and the caveman channel really love your videos bro since day one of me starting my tank. I haven’t had to vacuum my tank in like 4 months myself because of my two wave makers constantly working👍🏾 jus doing my weekly water changes and my water stays crystal clear man you guys better hit that sub button and follow along with Kev man he always make very helpful videos. Thanks bro
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great positive feedback bro, I really appreciate it!! 😁😁
@KevinLee-pq5sm 4 ай бұрын
You make everything so much easier with your knowledge.. thanks again brother.. ❤
@zero1385 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev! Found your channel today and have been binging for hours! Doing all my research now to prep for getting a big tank for 2 Koi. You got the best content Ive seen so far!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful!! 😊
@xavierbras5365 2 жыл бұрын
Kev firstly thanks for providing such great knowledge and helping us all to have a great tank that we look at. I have 3 tanks and I follow a lot of Kev’s advise and it just keeps the fishes happy and seeing them healthy and hearty make my day. All thanks to the Kevman.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you so much for that positive feedback! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@FoolyLiving Жыл бұрын
I have not a wave maker, but a powerjet kind of just simple filter that has coarse foam in it - it blasts from one side of the tank to the other. I LOVE this filter, but my little fishes are like OMG WHERE AM I and they get knocked around a bit. I love how it moves my sand around and makes "waves" and bumps in my sand and it constantly moves the water. I also used it without fish to cycle the tank before we got fish and it made my tank so clean and crystal clear for nearly a month and a half. They are awesome and I would love to use it with my little fish lol.
@dwhiteman11 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure I am not the only one to say that your videos are so helpful. I don’t have African cichlids but I do have a Midas/Red Devil and a Flowerhorn in a 125 gallon. I am planning on getting a Fluval FX-6 here shortly and can’t wait to install it. Thank you for all the helpful tips.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, glad you're enjoying the channel! You will not be disappointed with that FX6! 😁
@janellesmith4056 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you my water is crystal clear. I have my canister filter along with an HOB purifying filter. I’ve reduced my feeding food quantity “whatever your feeding your fish CUT IT IN HALF! Lol” I have 2 wave makers one with less flow” and since I’ve applied your tips to my tank, my water has been crystal clear and my sand substrate has been super clean! You’re amazing, love your videos. I’ve been fish keeping for years but I have learned soo much!!! Keep doing what you do! 🤗👍
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Happy to hear of your success. Glad I was able to help get you there!
@ryanmaya8685 2 жыл бұрын
Kev you seriously got me loving this hobby and I just wanna thank you for your helpful knowledge.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Love to hear that! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😁
@dreamchaser0772 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍 thank you kev
@danielmadrid7346 2 жыл бұрын
What a great piece of advise! Been doing since video first dropped and can tell you it saves so much time! I push may top wave maker down so that as the pump runs in opposite side it sucks up waste and out hose to toilet. This a game changer! Kev you the MAN!🤛🏽
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Glad I could help!! 😁😁
@joseCalderon1976 11 ай бұрын
I'm glad I found your video right before I spent money on vacuuming stuff. Since I put a Wavemaker on my 75G African chiclid tank, there's barely any stuff laying around on top of my pool filter sand. I just suck what I can with the hose that I use to remove the water. The FX6 catches the rest. I'll keep it like that. And yes, my aquascape is very minimalist. I even took my 3d background out. It used too much room and it trapped junk back there. Plus my fish would hide back there 80% of the time! Thank you for another great video!
@gameadadams5338 Жыл бұрын
Hi, best advice ever! Please keep posting more advice its really appreciated. I have a 1.2m deep tank, had major difficulty keeping the substrate clean. Your advice was awsome thanks.
@steverabbits 2 жыл бұрын
I have a wavemaker and it definitely works but like you said Kevin my goldfish were having to constantly swim against the current. Now instead I have 2 filters running at opposite ends of my 400 litre tank, an FX4 and an FX6, one outlet nicely rippling the surface for good oxygenation, the other at the opposite end low down creating nice water circulation. My water is crystal clear and the gravel stays very clean although the goldfish really do a lot of work there themselves picking up big mouthfuls of gravel, cleaning it off in their mouths and then spitting it back out, they are better than any gravel vacuum I find! The flow is good enough to keep things clean and oxygenated but once a day for maybe 10 minutes I manually switch the wavemaker on just to make sure there are no dead spots of still water in the tank. This system works well for me along with some Corys cleaning up any uneaten food from the bottom. Your advice has been invaluable to me my friend, thanks for everything you share dude! 👍
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome, glad you figured out how to make it work for your goldfish! 😊💪
@tamarapurplesweetgrassmacg1175 Жыл бұрын
Been a fish keeper for 45 years, this last 5 years when I found corycats I started getting groups of a few that since they started having eggs I know have just picked out around 15 eggs with some that always hatch in the tank, I just had another flood at 1am xmas day with my Greek Hubby screaming that turned out to be my aqua filter that was pushing the water all over, So no leaks thank Jesus, So turning that one off & just keeping my tidal & foam filter I was looking on either a new airpump or the air mover then I saw this video as I need to do somthing, with so many corycats & snails that he`s finally agreeing there are too many as he saves every little thing, Even grows fruit flies for the spiders as winter they need food, I`m loving this video & learning more on what to do, Ty
@angelmika2010 2 жыл бұрын
The wave maker has helped me with not having to vacuum my 55 gallon tank for over 6 months. Thank you for your advice!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help! 😁
@yunge9482 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, black and you’re into fish where you at lmao but what do you have stock in your 55?
@morganbreton8791 2 жыл бұрын
@@KaveManAquatics I have two wave makers in my 400L tank but struggling with where to place them to remove excess poo from my pleco and Oscars where's best to place them both thanks
@Enjoylife-2000 Жыл бұрын
What type of filter do you have on your 55? @angelmika
@hurricanevolf7165 2 жыл бұрын
Dude I just found you today subscribed already! I need to get a wavemaker for my tank! Thanks for the information about it! So far LOVE THE VIDEOS!!!!! Please keep it coming!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub bro! Glad you’re enjoying the channel 😁💪
@ronduenyc76 2 жыл бұрын
Want to say Thanks first of all ... Man you gave me alot of good information for a beginner on this fish community hobby. I am two years in and still learning alot... Thanks for all the info you share...
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@johnmizhquiri4856 2 жыл бұрын
I bought my first couple cichlids bro. You all the help i needed. Bless up brotha 💯💯💯
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Congrats!
@tommybunk2292 2 жыл бұрын
Your tank does look nice. I'm using a sump overflow system (overflow sponge and pre-filters, plumbed to a FX6) and the return nozzle is coming out at the overflow on the right side of my 150gal. The FX6 is blasting the water across the tank slamming into the far left wall 72" away and was working great on the detritus, I guess like the wave maker does. Unfortunately all my fish are juvenile Tanganyikans (Fronts and Comps) 1" to 1-1/2" long. It was blowing them around like the cow caught in the tornado in the Wizard of OZ. I had to adjust the flow to a corner of the tank. Great information Kev, and it works, but I'm still stuck gravel vac-ing... my sand looks like you sprinkled paprika all over it by the end of the week. The positive thing about this whole situation is, my Green Dragon Bushynose is getting fat. 😏
@dhammaboy1203 2 жыл бұрын
This all makes perfect sense! If you do this and you get one of those water pumps Kave man did a video on - you could get water change / maintenance down a lot. That is important as we all live busy lives. I’ve got a lot of live plants and rock works - so I still vacuum despite my wavemaker going 24/7.. For me however the biggest plus from the wavemaker is it makes my fish calmer, healthier and happier! i don’t think I would ever do without one again!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! You are absolutely right, thats another major benefit to the wave maker! Glad to hear its working out well for you
@Tonymith11990 4 ай бұрын
I totally agree , every since I seen your video about putting a wave maker in the tank, I have not had to vacuum my 55 gallon in over a year. That has been the best investment yet. Thank you, also my angel fish don't seem to mind, my flow is not full force . Keep doing your thing, loving your info.
@KaveManAquatics 4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that bro! And big thanks for joing the membership! Your support is highly appreciated! 😁
@steverodriguez4871 2 жыл бұрын
I love and appreciate how much free information you give everyone that’s why I dnt mind doing my pet I’ve already purchased few things thru you thanks lot bro appreciate you
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@tonykeel7680 2 жыл бұрын
Sound advice! Kev you always give great information. Quick and to the point.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, glad you found it helpful!
@keepamerica2astrong280 2 жыл бұрын
Hey K man great vid as usual. Have 2 wave makers in my 100g all male cichlid tank. Great circulation and haven't vacuumed in 4 months and counting. Love the insertion of the movie clips in your vids. Maybe a Sopranos or Good Fellows clip next time ? haha Merry Christmas to you and your family...
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro, glad you enjoyed it and glad to hear the method has been working for you also! Yes, Im definitely going to continue adding in more movie clips 😁
@rricciutti Жыл бұрын
Great Content! Thanks Kaveman. As always, condensed logical info. Truly greatful.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure bro, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@rondeycallahan464 Жыл бұрын
I watched your videos today and got a wave maker. I have been keeping fish since a child and never had one till today. Thanks for sharing.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure bro, glad I could help 💪
@garinungerman7264 Жыл бұрын
My angels love the wave maker lol, They play in the flow!
@Agentshadowolf 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the uniclife wavemaker and used another smaller wavemaker to get the cycle of water movement in my tank as suggested. Its been a few days now and im already noticing a big improvement in my tank as far as debris and poop and etc arent staying at the bottom of the tank leaving my substrate looking clean. There are still a few spots with debris and all but nothing like how it was before I started the water circulation thing. Even when I do feeding and the fish make a mess some times, the circulation helps bring that stuff into the filters after awhile and the tank looks clean. Thank you Kev :)
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear! Glad it's working out well for you! Thanks for sharing your success with us! 😁
@stanleywhite2894 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, as an addendum to "Still Vacuuming Substrate?"; would you please (it would be helpful in deciding where and how to place intake and outlet with a background) make a video demonstrating how your wave maker aids in circulating the tanks water to your intake. (Your intake and output are concealed behind your background). Kevin many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience in keeping these beautiful specimen, their housing, and their care and health. I appreciate all that you do and publish immensely as do others; I know!!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan, I have an older video on my wave maker placement before installing the 3d background. But even though the intake is behind it, the circular pattern of water will still work the same way, detritus will find its way behind the background and thats exactly where it should go since the intakes are back there 😁 heres the video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y62oqrqUxNjNpXU.html btw...new video on wave maker, intake and output placement coming soon...keep an aye out for it!
@bufalo9845 2 жыл бұрын
Brother you have the best channel on youtube about aquariums, keep going and merry christmas.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! I appreciate that! 😁 Merry Christmas to you as well!
@TexasGunGuy8244 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Because of you, I bought a wave maker and since then it’s cut my tank cleaning by 1/2. Thank you sir!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help! 😁💪
@randomtube8226 2 жыл бұрын
I use a powerful aerator pump with multiple stones throughout the tank. To help keep things stirred up. I never have dirty surface substrate.
@albertsaquatics3708 2 жыл бұрын
I have found that my wave maker has just cleaned my substrate. Usually there is a little debris and maybe 2 hours later it's completely gone. I plan on getting another wave maker because 1 it doesn't move my substrate on my other side of the tank and 2 so it can get the debris gone faster. Plus my fish like the flow! Another amazing video as always KAVEMAN! I bought a fish from snake river cichlids with your discount code and I'm going to use your method of adding one fish at a time!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro! Glad I could help! 😁
@jasonf8601 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. Great channel. Great videos.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the channel!
@scudmac 2 жыл бұрын
I knew you were going to say "wavemaker" I am getting one as soon as I get out of quarantine. Great ideas. Thanks
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, Glad I could help!
@enajones8588 Жыл бұрын
You make me feel so better about keeping up my fish tank.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that! 😊
@kalynlaila7138 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos! I’m about to buy a wave maker to hopefully help my tank !!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@cherellzandell6139 2 жыл бұрын
Your tank looks amazing! Thanks for the tip!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😁 My pleasure!
@KingJivesShow 2 жыл бұрын
Brooooooooo I appreciate these edits ❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying them bro! 😊💪
@matkolucic2869 2 жыл бұрын
New in hoby. Love your channel. Thank you for posting and sharing knowledge with us. Subscribed. Take care and stay safe.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the channel! 😁💪
@docyusuf258 Жыл бұрын
I have sand substrate in a fish only tank and have never done gravel vac in 2 years. Using a good wave maker to blowaway the detritus. You can use wavemaker even with fishes that like calm water by not running it continuously. Position the wavemaker about 8 to 10 inches above the bottom, just enough that it doesn't blow away the sand and you can run the wavemaker for an hour or two daily.
@tinacox4999akadirtysouth 2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome !!! Thank you ordering me a wave maker today .
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
@Professor-qu5vz 2 жыл бұрын
The exact topic-suggestion-information I'm looking for .... Thankyou
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@christ806 2 жыл бұрын
Nice 1 Kaveman 👍
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
@christianrodriguez4568 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly man I really want to say Thank you and I appreciate you, I been watching your videos for a year now. You really have been my Teacher through this process. I’m already breeding fish lol
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! So glad I could help, my pleasure! 😁
@shaneadmusson7740 2 жыл бұрын
I have a different system in play; I have deep sand substrates and heavily planted tanks. No vacuum siphoning, nothing but air filters. The mulm and detritus are never a problem and my water is crystal clear. As the mulm breaks down it is pulled into the sand layers by micro organisms and bacteria thus recycling and feeding the plants. Ocean Aquarium in San Francisco California uses this method and has not done water changes in 30 years, they don't vacuum either. Father Fish channel explains it in great detail; fix it and forget about it tanks.
@joeestes4958 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome subject Kev!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😁
@marlonmarcano3269 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the content man. You give really valuable advise and info. But if you don't mind i have one critic about this video. I've only had my koi tank for a week and your videos have been a God-send. Because of how good your content is and how well you present it, i don't think you need the movie cut clips. They're a bit distracting. You're good as you are bro. Don't try to be like the others. I have nothing but respect for you man.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback…I truly appreciate it. I’m gathering up all the feedback I can to try and make the videos informative and entertaining for everyone. It’s always a learning process 😁
@scottmiller2455 Жыл бұрын
I respectfully disagree. His movie cut clips, are apart of his personality too. Instructional videos are a dime a dozen, and lack spirit which certain people need, to learn. We don’t all learn in the same way. He must be doing something right or there would not be so many people finding the help they need from his videos and books.
@rssrlakshmikanth2811 2 жыл бұрын
Super waiting for this video
@Jashobeam-ij1gr 8 ай бұрын
Also yes goldfish do naturally come from slow moving water but I have seen them handle so pretty powerful current very comfortably.
@frank88ster 2 жыл бұрын
Live and learn, Ur de man!! Thanks for this new way.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@karynbuckley1043 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely buying a wave maker this weekend. Day 2 or 3 gets cloudy. Have 2 adult platy, 5 neon tetras, 3 corys and 7 baby platys (in an isolating tub, we call the nursery). 80 litres tank. Absolutely 100% enjoy your videos.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! 😁
@100bgeagle 2 жыл бұрын
You have some other problems, even without a circulation pump, your tank should stay clear, sounds like tank is not cycled yet.
@TheRemkoe 11 ай бұрын
Is a 1000l/h wave maker to much for a 30 gallon tank? I also have some smaller fish in there
@sleepcenterbeds Жыл бұрын
best thing i have done - it worked .used a sun sun double head wavemaker for a week on my 150 gallon sump and tank set up - jeez the amount of poop it pushed in to the sump sponge within a couple of days - was nuts by fancies create a lot of waster . tks mate
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@bryanetoll1086 Жыл бұрын
Nice job keep going with the videos
@cholotg9177 2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber from south Florida ❤️❤️❤️all your videos 🙏🙏
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 😁
@callmedd3494 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and beautiful tank.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@WolverineXXX21 2 жыл бұрын
I currently have a African cichlid/peacock tank with with a hob and canister filter, so the canister intake is far right while the hob is in far left and the canister outTake is right beside the hob, so if I were to get a wave maker I would position it on the top left correct? Also I’ve been enjoying your content and taking a lot of advice and have recently purchased equipment from your video/expertise alone keep up the great work and keep spreading the knowledge
@nikosveloudakisafricancich2990 2 жыл бұрын
Am not vacuuming my substrate Kev the way you think I already have two wavemakers but every time I move my rocks they will have poop underneath them. No matter what wavemakers can't clean under a stone. And second because African cichlids are moving lots portions of sand , especially in the corners, I have , now and then, to straight my substrate up! So that's the vacuuming am doing, nothing more but I still considering it as vacuuming.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Cool, every setup is different, glad you have a good system in place 👍
@carloreubenvongerkin9760 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, thanks
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@EGWL93 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I've trouble with a lot of detritus lying on the substrate and have to do a surface vacuuming every week, too bad the Tidal 35 aren't doing a good job sucking up them. And yes, the my fishes don't like fast flowing water, so gotta live with it. The extra job makes things fun too.
@T200026 2 жыл бұрын
my Gravel is only a thin level, but i still vac it, it does tend to get trapped in gravel rather than sand. Nice video..👍
@xmi6bond007x 2 жыл бұрын
I have been doing the same thing and I haven't vacuumed my tank in 2 months.. I also have african cichlids.. as always love your videos..
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@100bgeagle 2 жыл бұрын
Good video, good advice for people who can have a good current to sweep up the crud and a have a big enough tank. I find that sometimes pockets of gas form under my sand and gravel vacuum takes care of this small problem. I don't know if I let it go if I will get bigger pockets of gas. Probably not a problem, but not sure yet
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
If you keep any sand sifting fish they will help with gas pocket formations
@quitasistanumberone 2 жыл бұрын
Dude.... Savannah Smiles....❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thanks for your videos.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@ianjames8794 2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Kev. 🎅
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, same to you!! 😁😁
@inventoryking 2 жыл бұрын
Your tanks are fire! New sub
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! 😁💪 Appreciate the Sub!
@Danny-ml4yg Жыл бұрын
Hey Kev Watched lots of your videos and all very helpful so thanks for that. So I have a 6ft x 2ft x 2ft tank that is only a Angelfish tank and running the fluval fx6 canister filter. Can you recommend what wave maker will be most suitable to my tank? I know Angelfish like almost still water so trying to find the balance. Many thanks Danny
@markdougherty7050 2 жыл бұрын
Great Information I always like Alot of Water Movement with Back Filters and High Pressure Water Polisher 240 gallons a hour...also is a filter and has a center cylinder case to put in with charcoal or just filter material made Marineland Magnum Polisher about 80 bucks Moves alot of Water and is a filter...
@bufalo9845 2 жыл бұрын
I have my wave maker on a timer twice a day for half an hour and work perfect.
@davidabrams9078 Жыл бұрын
I recently added a small Hygger wavemaker to my 29 gallon planted community tank, which is not necessarily a classic candidate for a wavemaker. However, after playing with the positioning in order to get the water flow optimized to reach the filter intake, it definitely has kept the water clearer. When the substrate does get disturbed and releases detritus into the tank, the filter also removes it more quickly now. The other motivation has been planted take owners saying that the circulation improves the distribution of nutrients to the plants and improves growth. Hard to prove, but it wasn't the main reason I did it and I will see if I notice any difference in growth.
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that the addition of a wavemaker is helping even in a planted tank! Let me know if it also improves there nutrient intake 😊
@hannahsmith6924 Жыл бұрын
Can ask what wave maker you got for your 29 gal? I have a 29 gal as well and thinking about purchasing a wave maker to replace a bubble bar. My tank has primarily long-finned tetras and albino corydoras if that makes any difference. Will the wave maker interfere with the corys coming to the top for oxygen?
@vlapinta Жыл бұрын
I have a planted tank. Im interested in getting a wave maker to move the water around more than my sponge filter does. I keep mainly tetras and guppies. I dont want anything too powerful. Which one would you recommend? I love your channel. I have learned so much from you. Thank you!
@yaadiej9863 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice Kev. Imma get me a 🌊 maker
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😁
@TheOne38r 9 ай бұрын
Awesome vidios btw .we enjoy the lessons 😊
@KaveManAquatics 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 Glad you're enjoying the channel!
@anthonyWiHDM8 2 жыл бұрын
Happy Holidays Brother!
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Same to you bro, thanks! 😁
@user-ii1ei9gw8t 2 жыл бұрын
great stuff!!! what is the size of your tank in cm??? so i know what to do with my tank? thanks man
@livysoldana3319 6 ай бұрын
Wow, I have a 65g community tank with 6 tetras, 2 gouramis and 2 angels and thanks to you I realize that they would not like the wave builder as it would toss them about. I have 2 red blood parrot fish, a Severum n 2 Chinese algae eaters who would manage w a wave builder. I also have the fluval canister filter. I’m wondering if I used a low setting on the wave builders if that would help? If not I will have to do my current weekly water vacuum n deep water changes! I also have added 2 bubble stones, I love the bubbles b hate the pump noise on my fancy tank, as the canister filter is noise free. Wish I could get wave builders. I also have my ups battery installed.
@carlyholmes3604 Жыл бұрын
we have an undergravel filter system, so we do have to gravel clean occasionally, i heard you have to disturb the gravel or sulver will build ect
@kiLLjoy24CALI 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. I haven't vacuumed my substrate since I set up my 125. I have 2 wave makers on both ends hitting the back wall a lil bit downward enough where it doesn't disturbed my sand. Then I my have 2 fx 6 output in the middle blowing front to side.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! 😁💪
@deniseberry8550 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very informative videos! Also, thank you for your service! Semper Fi! I’m a Marine Mom! ❤️🦅🌎⚓️
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for your service as well because moms go through what we go through too 😁💪
@stellarlivingstoned 2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, I play the piano. I get a lot of piano video recommendations. The thumbnail for this video was above a thumbnail of just hands and a piano. It looked like you were playing the piano while I was scrolling down my feed. I couldn't stop laughing. I took a screenshot hehe
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
I just visualized it, and you’re right. That would have been funny to see! 🤣
@jeffb5785 2 жыл бұрын
I don't vacuum a lot because I like well-decorated tanks and the substrate is most difficult to reach with the vacuum tube. The wavemaker kicks up some waste so the filter grabs it and when I add water after a water change also stirs some up. If I see a build-up starting I will disturb my rocks and plastic plants to get a good vacuuming done.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@olafcichlids3121 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video bro👍
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
@lesliemoultrie1051 Жыл бұрын
how do you feel about utilizing the wave maker closer to the substrate and using the movement to remove detritus from it?
@CurieBohr 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I need this video. Popcorn ready.
@LorieRoddenberry Жыл бұрын
I have a 65 gal tank of cichlids. I have rocks in the bottom. In your videos I see you have sand? I like that look! How would I go about changing to the sand?
@cammiluna Жыл бұрын
My gourami prefers still water, so this wouldn't be an option for me. This is really good to know in case I set up a second tank! Thanks for this vid!
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, and yes you're right. Go with an airstone for good water movement if you dont already have one 😊
@smoothlistening3434 Жыл бұрын
Great video....but I have a question...when using two wave makers.. one up top.. one down low opposite side.. do I use the same size?? I have a 75gal.. I also have a fluval sea cp4 wave maker.. should I do the same size for the other one????
@GiopoloMtl 2 жыл бұрын
Great, more information, and I keep gathering information, thanks for that. Now on to the wavemaker, is one necessary if I'm looking to have an aquarium with Tetras, Danios, platties and mollies? Or is it only for chichlids like in your case?
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
A wavemaker may not be a good idea for small fish like that. may be too powerful.
@madisonmiller663 2 жыл бұрын
What wavemakers if any would you recommend for a community tank of tetras silver dollars glo fish and a "rainbow shark"?
@Victor-nn2wi 2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro, same to you! 😁
@betinelloco Жыл бұрын
I looove the little movies clips 😂😂😂
@chrisloya6988 5 ай бұрын
I have a 15g column tank. Bought it from Petco, just to do a new project. And i'm trying to do the same on keeping the detritus down Problem is, I need a wavemaker that can do well, with tetras. I'm using 2 Sicce voyager powerheads on the top of the tank, 1 I use as a secondary or as a back up. But flow is strong. For filtration, I'm using an Oase filtosmart thermo 200, and a small sponge filter. Your thoughts... Is there a wave maker, that i can get, that can match my much smaller footprint? Love your videos, and any help on this topic is much appreciated.Thank you so much Chris
@traceymorris511 7 ай бұрын
I'm a newbie and have learnt so much from your vids. Unfortunately i dont have a tank big enough for a wave maker 😢 But i did watch a Q&A vid of yours, where you suggested doing a sand/gravel vac without doing a water change. How do you do this when it's sucking up water with the poop 💩 🤔 thanks Tracey from England
@sillysausage72 Жыл бұрын
What size wave maker would you suggest for a 40 gallon tank? Knock on wood, my substrate is pretty clean, but the wave maker looks cool, and now I find out it'll be helpful.
@themellowpea 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to chill and talk tanks with this guy
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Love talking tanks with my fellow fish keepers! 😁💪
@blackcoalboy 2 жыл бұрын
K man, Great video as usual a little advice please i have ordered a wave maker can you tell wear I should place it exactly in my tank?, Again a very informative video. Thanks
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Heres a helpful video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y62oqrqUxNjNpXU.html
@dougscorse3454 2 жыл бұрын
Would an internal canister filter do the same job? Thinking of going that way so it doubles as a second filter.
@02021507 2 жыл бұрын
Gonna give the WM a try. Vacuuming is a pain. Thanks for the vid.
@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Good luck 😁
@d.antonio- Жыл бұрын
Hi Kev, great video as usual! If you’re using a waver maker(s) do you still need to use a sponge filter/air pump or does one defeat the other?
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Wave maker will cover the surface agitation a sponge filter does, so you don’t need both 😊 But you should have other filtration setup.
@simpson1129 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kev Got a question. My 125 African tank has two canisters on it. I recently added a dual wave maker but Im not sure where I should put it i have intakes and out takes on both sides of the tank so where should i put the wave maker?
@grantsmith1837 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kev. Great channel, as a relative new comer to the hobby your advice is invaluable 👍 I've had a major white bloom in my 240L tank come out of nowhere, I've watched your vid and applied prime, waiting for results. Gonna cut feeding in half, but I've quite a planted tank, so hard to vacumn if at all. I have one angel fish, panchax, tetras(large) corys, dwarf rams, and a black ghost knife, a wave machine seems ideal, obviously pointed in a good direction and not too strong for certain fish, do you think this would be ok, any help much appreciated?
@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын
Should be fine. Prime will keep your water safe while the bloom dissipates. Just keep an eye on your ammonia levels. if the bloom doesnt begin to improve after a few days there may be another cause. My book on getting crystal clear water can definitely help! 😁 It's short, to the point, and covers all the causes and solutions for cloudy water. Comes in eBook and Paperback. I promise you won't be disappointed! Check it out here - bit.ly/clearH2O
@simonark1176 9 ай бұрын
Them is some happy looking fish!!! 😊
@KaveManAquatics 9 ай бұрын
Yes SIRRR 😊💪
@macafox28 Жыл бұрын
How would you position a wave maker in a corner tank with a spray bar from filter
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