The Nitrogen Cycle / The Ultimate Guide To Your First Aquarium Part 5

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@rickygkilla1358 3 жыл бұрын

Slowly realizing all the things i did wrong with my first fish tank when I was 12

@amandawitherspoon5225 4 жыл бұрын

I wish that I had known this years ago. I feel so bad that my poor fish died because I kept them too clean and didn't have any beneficial bacteria.

@kinglyzard 4 жыл бұрын

Beneficial bacteria can be obtained thru old nasty filter media from another tank, or they can be purchased bottled. When your NH4 begins to show, use bottled bacteria poured straight into the filter unit. Test again the following day; repeat treatment if necessary. Most fish need a completely cycled tank to remain healthy. Bottom feeders and algae eaters should be avoided until biofilm has built sufficiently. Your first fish should be a midwater or upper water fish. 1-4 fish at a time MAX. Allow time for your biofilm to grow to full capacity.

@anujme3 4 жыл бұрын

True. When the tank was dirty iwe used to clean it a lot those filters and tanks

@scottchamberlain6632 3 жыл бұрын

@Realistically Dazed i killed so many fish that was rip bluey

@katiehubble7544 4 жыл бұрын

Mom: what did you get from the store honey? Guy: a bag of dirty bacteria water

@justinweisberg1634 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@ericktamay8353 3 жыл бұрын

Literally

@monchitoex5015 3 жыл бұрын

Me at underpaid pet store staff: *slams hand* “I need your dirtiest, most disgusting filter cartridge you got! If it smells, hand it over!”

@Phoenixfishart 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Yep

@aaronm.bermudez7440 2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@Morganite-fc2hu 5 ай бұрын

hahahahah

@adamelek6061 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved about 30 fish lives😂

@marshallcouto8229 4 жыл бұрын

30? More like 5000 Im really glad people like him are sharing how to properly take care of animals in a way that doesn’t cause unneeded stress

@raynetatyana5533 4 жыл бұрын

@@marshallcouto8229 agreed!

@Doppelganger333 3 жыл бұрын

@@peachyedits22 bettas are hardy they are used to polluted puddles in asia.

@user-rq2eu4ny9n 3 жыл бұрын

News Warrior yes sometimes they have to go there sometimes but it’s extremely uncomfortable and many fish die in those puddles. Additionally I should mention the only reason they would be in those puddles would be because of a drought or something like that.

@Doppelganger333 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ldjxhebe I agree.

@liekewaalkens786 3 жыл бұрын

2:28 was that angel fish just swimming backwarts in the Cave ??😂

@bentont6801 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it lol

@SuperKrewkid 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah 😂😂😂

@jmwichess 2 жыл бұрын

It's really a wonder that any of the fish I had years ago ever survived at all when I was doing everything completely wrong. I'm so thankful for this channel as I've started this hobby again recently, and I'll be much doing things much better this go round.

@Henry-fx4yk Жыл бұрын

Same here. We had well water, I just filled the tank, heated it to the right temperature, and threw in the fish. Never had any issues. My son set up a tank last year and did what I did… all his fish were dead in a month ☠️.

@AlmaMartinez- Жыл бұрын

@@Henry-fx4yk omg I did exactly this too, & all 3 of my fishes died. You had some magic fish forsure 🥲

@emilystephenson8643 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY i actually understand how the cycle works. i really enjoyed how you explained this! thank u so much

@lemeiwu5975 7 жыл бұрын

Best water cycle video on KZfaq.

@johnjohnsten4158 5 жыл бұрын

As I have studied chemistry I am aware of some of these processes. One kind of bacteria converts ammonia to nitrite. A second kind converts nitrite to nitrate. It's a two step process. Ammonia is toxic to fish. Nitrite is more toxic but nitrate is only weakly toxic. So if the ammonia is converted to nitrate then we can get rid of it more or less at our leisure. One way is to change or partially change the water. Another is growing green plants which are fertilized by nitrate. They take up nitrate and make proteins. I preferred partial changes and live plants.

@mcdtropicalfishandaquarium8993 2 жыл бұрын

I use live plants all the the time in my tank I going to the pet store today and see if the have a live wood log to put in my tanks.

@sheilarogge2461 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I put extra plants in to help with LOTS of things....aparently snails as well. lol. I do love watching my very furtle snails.

@aldehorte 3 жыл бұрын

This video is critical for new fish keepers! Thanks for all the great info.

@Steve60638 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! I got a betta fish by accident and i’ve been so careful with him. He’s happy with his tank for now but i’m doubting that. So i’m thinking of buying a bigger tank for him. I’m clueless about the cycle and this makes it crystal clear :)

@sclarke0x2 5 жыл бұрын

This video has been the most helpful when look up how to cycle an aquarium

@boianss 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and simply explained. What is nitrogen cycle, how important it is, how to speed up the process. It is informative and easy understandable. The best explanation of nitrogen cycle for beginners by miles.

@bryancopeland2540 3 жыл бұрын

Love your page. My daughter and I have really been learning so much from you and your wife. I’ve had a fish tank for years and been super lucky to have not had issues after learning what I had no clue about until watching your channel. My daughter just started her first tank and she wanted to learn about it. Man, I’ve very impressed by all of the knowledge you are helping us learn. Thanks so much for your help! We love y’all!

@BusyBee11226 6 жыл бұрын

Watched almost every cycling video, but this was the best explained. Great video. Subscribed.

@keithmcfarland3819 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most easy-to-understand video on KZfaq about this cycle.

@aimietadifa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, now I understand the "cycle" better.

@CDAY0219 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your help John! I love your videos and your podcast. Keep up the great work!

@tinkuyadav9309 6 жыл бұрын

I have been watching tons of videos to clear my doubts about cycling process. You made everything so simple abd easy to understand.

@wizardgaming669 8 жыл бұрын

This is what I have been doing for nearly 30 years. excellent video for folks having trouble getting a new tank going.

@robinlandry518 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, i actually understood the nitrogen cycle with your video

@samanthaferguson5157 3 жыл бұрын

This series is just great, plus all your other videos, you explain everything in great detail, so I appreciate all the knowledge thanks so much....from Australia ❤

@unni3063 5 жыл бұрын

I like how you explain everything clearly. I'll be a new subscriber

@lynifran 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Can't thank you enough. Short and precise! You've just saved more fish lives in my tank! 🤣

@acvaticlifE 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Very simple to understand and straight to the point. I wish I knew about you years in the past, when I was younger and practicing fish keeping. Unfortunately, I had to quit due to money constraints and college, but I am planning to get back into it, once I move into my own apartment, as I currently live in a rented place and landlords generally frown upon the idea of aquariums, as they're afraid water might leak and flood the whole place.. Now I have the money and the mature understanding, I just need the space and it won't be very long :) Thanks!

@newgabe09 4 жыл бұрын

Super clear, especially how to tell the tank is cycled.. no ammonia or nitrite, with some nitrate. First time I've heard that... great series guys.

@batmanakabruce 8 жыл бұрын

when I had a fish that had fry and I wasn't prepared I set up a new tank by filling it half way with water from the main tank and put in decorations and substrate from the main tank as well as some filter floss in the new filter that had been in the main tank for a couple months. The fry did good as I kept up the water changes and are still doing good. I wanted to know your thoughts on this as it's not really cycling the new set up but kind of like the conditions of a huge water change.

@KGTropicals 8 жыл бұрын

+Bruce Wayne The way you did it is exactly what I was suggesting in the video, using "things" from an established tank to get the cycle going faster. You did the right thing brother:-)

@mtrotts5578 8 жыл бұрын

Love your videos very informative. I followed some of your steps to set up my aquarium and man ket me tell you it worked!!!

@appealingpie9996 4 жыл бұрын

I just watched this vid in my aquatic science class

@floydset1220 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clearing that up John 👍🏽

@frostiefrost5534 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I bought a 55g a couple years ago and didn't have much success in keeping it established. I've been procrastinating setting it back up and believe this is the problem I was having. I'm going to try and get this 55 up and running by using my used filters from my well established 5 and 10g tanks. I plan to do a fishless cycle.

@ralphchristianson 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great source of knowledge about fish keeping, I almost think fish keepers need to take your course, take a test and then get licensed to be allowed to raise fish. Very generous that you post all these excellent videos.

@vinl4981 7 жыл бұрын

The best explanation. Thank you

@windwatcher8054 Жыл бұрын

I am just setting up a 10lb Beta tank. This has been a VERY helpful video. This whole process is so overwhelming but fun! I think patience is the name of the game. Just got some API Quick Start. I am ready to go. Will sit back and wait until everything is perfect for my Beta (Felix). Thank for a great series!

@autumnsimpson6865 4 жыл бұрын

this one video helped me out so much. i was having trouble trying to understand how the cycle works and how to start it but im starting to get it now

@spotsindude4045 7 жыл бұрын

This summer I am planning on doing a summer project with my family by setting up a 50-100 gallon saltwater tank in our living room. This is gonna be tough :O

@icantthinkofanoriginalname7818 4 жыл бұрын

Spotsindude how did it go

@whitesunfilms5548 4 жыл бұрын

He died.

@karunald 4 жыл бұрын

@@whitesunfilms5548 WTH is wrong with you

@SameerAhmed-sv3op 4 жыл бұрын

@@whitesunfilms5548 😂😂😂

@noelnoni7310 3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace bro

@laurenm5650 4 жыл бұрын

Best explanation I've heard on this issue! Thank you.

@SumthinDifferent Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much yet again guys for all the fish wisdom you bring us. You guys have helped me start my own KZfaq channel thanks a lot guys!

@ChungkingExpress1996 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very informative and well presented. Thank you!

@morganstull120 2 жыл бұрын

BEST video I’ve seen explaining this. Thank you!

@alphacharlie3523 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. Great presentation!

@wolfygrl24 3 жыл бұрын

I did the fish flake method in a 10 gallon and also ended up adding 1 guppy and it worked well, took about 2 months or so to get it cycled, I made sure to stay on top of testing and water changes for the guppy and he made it through. I work at a small pet store and am constantly trying to explain this process to customers. It’s kinda scary how many people out there have no idea about any of this, I literally found all this info on the internet (and videos from here) and managed to learn it all pretty easily.

@CatfishCraig 8 жыл бұрын

how much food do you put in the tank if your doing a fishless cycle

@rosehill9537 3 жыл бұрын

Time for a refresher!

@timorourke1155 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , your lesson makes this process more understandable, this aquarium hobby is a learning process and at times an expensive learning process. Hopefully in the future, my fish will have fighting chance and my money won’t be wasted ether

@adindanurul9321 4 жыл бұрын

I have been keeping fish for quite sometime but i dont really cycle my aquariums the closest thing that i have done is setting up the tank and leaving it run for a few days or a week before i buy the fish. and i learned a lot from this video

@laurenmarshall6676 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. Very informational

@expinatorblackburn492 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information

@paulone65 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks John great info.

@keithboxall4366 3 жыл бұрын

my neigbour is a great guy . his fish tanks are imuclate .lent me some of his dirty filter and put the sponges in my brand new 400 filter . i look at him and through his going to make the water dirty . thank god for john on here . and me for being dumb. the fish tank has worked and now ready for fish . just clean and maintain the tanks with the help of these guys on here . thanks for your tips guys.

@timadams306 Жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen on this. Thank you

@denisegirmer4550 6 жыл бұрын

Ty for explaining this so so well!!!!!!!! First time it actually makes sense!!

@Jonathan-dd8hx 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful vids!!

@gavinhelgeson2880 7 жыл бұрын

You are the man, so very informative👍

@pauldeacon8764 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank u my friend!! 😀

@lexitsmyopinion3448 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed!! Great video!!

@vickymast8485 4 жыл бұрын

Easy to understand - thanks from Bend Or.

@blythebaskette6488 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very helpful!

@allthethingswcrystalab5043 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I'm gathering ideas for a new set-up and I am using some media from an established tank to start up the nitrogen cycle. I'm doing my first planted tank. Whole new aquarium area. No aquarium plant experience. Thank you for the tips and ideas. Cool channel.

@yazmynebright5892 3 жыл бұрын

I have never known about this...I'm currently in the cycling process now. So glad I'm doing it the right way.

@117jpking 3 жыл бұрын

I have never understood the nitrogen cycle in regards to how to use it before this video. I FIANLLY UNDERSTAND. THANK YOU!

@nicknicky873 7 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks these are the vids I needed to start off my own fish tank🙄

@FishBehindGlass 8 жыл бұрын

Scariest fish turd anywhere. Great vid. I'm working on the same subject for a video on my channel. This confirmed much of my info. Actually found out that we live in a nitrogen cycle too and it is a key component in all life, not just aquariums. Still, it doesn't stop people's eyes from glazing over when the subject is brought up.

@juliodelacruz1678 4 жыл бұрын

I should’ve looked this up before setting up my son’s aquarium. Thanks!

@kaimay8657 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the exact same thing!

@TheChudoviste 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@aleksaradic6208 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much bro it really helped :)

@iamredboy590 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks

@redwoodsrealitycheck.7412 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info brotha! Great video as always:)

@jacobchrem2536 7 жыл бұрын

you are amazing I love your vids I always refer ppl to watch this video. very important information here!!

@summar1z3d 2 жыл бұрын

i love your angel fish in the back

@aidenhenry1660 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, I live in jamaica and all I do is set up the aquariums, and fill it up with tap water and leave it 24 hours to air out the chlorine, before adding fish , and I change water every fortnight and all I do i a fill the buckets of water leave it overnight againg to air out the chlorine and do the water changes the next day, its been 9 years and business has been great,

@justinweisberg1634 3 жыл бұрын

I also use used filter media! Also helps!!

@MANISH-vp6lp 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir for the information☺☺

@chris12321222 8 жыл бұрын

You can always use a water conditioner to bring down the ammonia and nitrite levels.. I would go with neon tetras as a fish to start a tank cause you can easily see when they aren't happy with the water condition by their color.

@Fatchupacabras 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, keep em coming.

@XanMacatan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you KGTROPICALS!!!

@tylerh5461 8 жыл бұрын

yoy couldn't have said it better. the cycle makes total sense now! thank you.

@mackpritchard4356 7 жыл бұрын

This was a bloody amazing video

@naemi244 5 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing thank u so much keep it up!!

@steveng8727 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video, thanks..

@adventuresoflittleshugandu3389 2 жыл бұрын

Love videos always so informative 🐠

@johncameron4194 2 жыл бұрын

Most informative channel ever

@knightangel6036 3 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot thank u so much!!!

@D.o.l.p.h.e.y 8 жыл бұрын

theres the popups! luv 'em! very good video! again! megabytes of input! again! well done... =)

@haitham.mohamed 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for informative video ! I like . And I am subscriber to your channel

@vickylim3669 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for an informative video. I am a newbie when it comes to this hobby. Bought an aquarium already and planning to have it aquascape with live plants. My newbie question is:During the nitrogen cycle process WITHOUT FISH, should we clean the tank and change water?

@amytomlin1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help 😀👋🙌🏼

@polnocna1455 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the great videos! We are prepairing a nano tank for our kids, to eventually keep some dwarf shrimps in it. All is ready, we are buying some plants soon, and then I was thinking to wait for 3 to 4 weeks, before we buy the animals. Will it be enough for the good bacteria to establish themselves? WhereI live, they come rooted in a type of sponges, in tiny pots...

@luisvaldez5646 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative

@tyson3897 4 жыл бұрын

That's how I always jump start my tanks is with sponges from my other tanks

@tubetubecommentor4795 3 жыл бұрын

That "decay" picture cracked me yp

@floridamanoutdoors482 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I was told this, I bought a whole bunch of drift wood and plants to try and help. I’ll have to keep an eye on the tank. And keep testing the water. I did use Bio boost but but it was only 72 hours before I added fish. Thanks so much for the info

@TheChudoviste 2 жыл бұрын

How is your aquarium going? I decided to set up one for my son,and the shop assistant in the pet store never mentioned this. I knew there's a period where the aquarium should stay unpopulated to develop bacterial ecosystem,from my friend's experience,but that was ages ago.The clerk gave me a couple of these "bio-boosters" and said I just use these and it'll be all good. I think to myself "ok,so I am aware that bio-technology advanced alot since the last time I had anything to do with aquariums,I should just listen to this clerk,who SHOULD be much more competent then I am" I washed the sand,put in the aquarium,put a few decorations,filled it with water,installed an internal filter and poured the chemicals (bio-boosters) in. I waited 30 mins for everything to settle and just throwed the fishies in. Since then,I've already changed the water once (two days after initial setup) because the water wouldn't stay clear. Already planned to change it for the second time,because the water still isn't clearing,and I washed the filter at least 2 times a day... Luckily,I decided to do some research about these "bio-boosters" and thankfully landed on these super good tutorials. I just hope my kid's fish will survive the process,because I have nowhere else to put them...

@user-qh4bd2uw8j 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@madyottoyotto3055 3 жыл бұрын

I use foam out of other tank actually cut into thin strip's and then lie it next to your foam in your new filter and tank and that will maximize the surface area that is in contact with your new foams also I feel like doing it inside the filter allowing it to grow there first and then it will evenly distribute too

@XanMacatan 4 жыл бұрын

This video helped me a thousand times

@louisedery1049 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your videos. Newbie here :)

@jakegaming-iy1yp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video i started keeping guppy fry 2 weeks ago there were 15 now there are 10! Thanks for the useful video

@mattski1979 7 ай бұрын

Dude, my niece got a 2.5 gallon tank and two little tiny fish. Her aunt got them for her yesterday at Petco. They were in a bag. We filled the aquarium. Put the appropriate Stress Coat+ in it. We let the filled tank of water get more to our house temperature for about 2-1/2 hours and since the fish were in a bag, placed the bag in the water for twenty minutes and then put them into the tank. Please tell me we're not close to killing them. My niece has been through a lot in the last three months. I really don't want these fish to die from inaccuracy. It would absolutely crush her. I'm always the first to wake up in the house. They've been in the tank for 12 + hours now and look peppy and fine. Thank you for anything you can offer as far as advice. I appreciate it.