Unboxing African Cichlids - Tragedy Avoided (Detox w/ PP Dip)

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Unboxing African Cichlids - Tragedy Avoided (Detox w/ PP Dip)

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Unboxing African Cichlids and adding to the tank same day with a PP Dip.
Potassium Permanganate can kill any all external bacteria, fungus, skin and gill flukes.
This African Cichlid unboxing quickly went sideways though and was near to a total failure! Luckily I was paying attention and avoided a disaster.
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@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

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@silverman3678 2 жыл бұрын

@Eat With GRUBBY Keto ASMR Put a pre filter or turn down the filter if it's adjustable. But a pre filter should work. Go to Amazon and type in "acquarium pre filter". You will put that over the intake tube where your fish keeps getting stuck

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

They may be dying from other causes and just ending up at the filter. A filters intake is not usually strong enough to suck fish to it and kill them.

@mrchard40 Ай бұрын

After two years, do you still have those 2 fish???

@johanamel545 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you moved them to a quarantine tank ASAP after noticing the stress! Shows how much you care and pay attention to them. Such beautiful fishes! Hope they get to join the big guys soon !

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m always extra cautious when adding new guys, especially straight from bag to main tank. This was rare for me but wanted to show how to use the PP dip. Glad you enjoyed it 😁

@hectorsegundo5772 2 жыл бұрын

Just some small tips of the video when I add my fish to get acclimated I remove the first bag only because the first bag has writing with marker ink that might be toxic some places like in this video came with fiberglass and those fibers are dangerous for us humans when inhaled imagine floating inside the tank so remove main bag rinse with bag in water if you have obsessive behavior then rinse them in tank water and what else do we get out of this video adding one fish to a established tank can be possible only in emergency situations 😀 well great video hope the guys make a speedy recovery peace ✌

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! 💪

@Jozuv 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me feel better that Kave man isnt perfect . There is hope for me yet’ I think I’m doing pretty good😉

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Far from perfect! Lol I try to stay as real as I can on the channel, even with my struggles.

@kkdeveauxgue2784 2 жыл бұрын

Lol🤣🤣🤣me too,man do I lose fish

@ericmontoya3447 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Thats why we love ya bro..

@AllieApperson 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you were able to get those guys looking better! Can't wait to see the update of them being added to the big boy tank! Great video! Happy to see it was longer than I expected. 😁

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allie, Occasionally I'll bust out a long one for you guys 😊💪

@PULAG Жыл бұрын

It was me.

@shawns2993 2 жыл бұрын

Getting back into after 15 years. Your videos are great! Going to be very helpful going forward. Thank you!

@Davis_h 2 жыл бұрын

You are hands down my favorite channel to watch definitely come here when I’m looking for correct information 🤙🏼 thank you my man

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful

@plushpossum 2 жыл бұрын

How did I not realize a water change was a great way to introduce new fish???? Totally makes sense!!!! I learned something today. :-) Thanks, Kev!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 😁

@DeadEye_FPS_420 2 жыл бұрын

love your attitude bro, awesome vids. im going thru the bacterial bloom stage now, keep it up!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro...Stay patient with that bloom! You'll pull through 😊💪

@KevinLee-pq5sm 4 ай бұрын

I love all your videos, keep up the good work Kev ❤

@KaveManAquatics 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Kev! Will do 😁💪

@keepamerica2astrong280 2 жыл бұрын

Hey K always a challenge when new fish arrive. Way to bring them back to life, Doctor K !

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it definitely is, thank you bro! 😊

@eues803 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, yr OB'S are with great colors, I love the yellow, just stunning fish.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro 😁

@hanzen999 2 жыл бұрын

The pp dip is common on koi fish. When they go to new pond, the owner usually dip on PP concentrate before move them to the pond

@t1dirty 2 жыл бұрын

More great information... and nice looking fish

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@AstroMartine 2 жыл бұрын

P.S. I had a betta splendens with similar symptoms to your albino, I read it can mean swim bladder disease, but maybe was also some stress-induced issue. He was laying on the side, barely swimming, I gave him an epsom salt bath, 15 minutes, he is doing fine now.

@MegaBigcee 2 жыл бұрын

Wow i just learn something new i didn't know you have to turn your lights off when adding fish

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

You dont have to, but it is helpful. Low light helps to keep them calm. 😁

@jjjsofficial7478 2 жыл бұрын

So exciting!,I'm putting some new peacocks and obs in my tank in the next week or 2!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! 😊💪

@jjjnjnable 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome fish! I ve got some new guys coming in next week , I’ll keeps these tips in mind !

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, congrats on your new guys!

@joelynch4844 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kev, thanks for the tips on acclamation of new fish from Beantown. Followed your directions to the letter and everything is perfect.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it! 😊💪

@brianhahn3296 2 жыл бұрын

Great fish Kev I’ll have to try bean town Cool the two pulled through

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! 😁💪

@GaZaGaMer1876 2 жыл бұрын

Hope they make it kave and strong 💪 and ready for the big boys tank

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, I hope so too 💪

@jesusrincon1591 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m a bit new to the hobby and Brother let me tell you that most of my questions have been answered by watching your videos and Im definitely understanding how things should be done. Keep up the great work

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help bro! Welcome to the hobby! 😁💪

@felixgarciacano7815 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a lake tanganika tank

@sheilabruin-blake9507 Жыл бұрын

Such beautiful fishes I hope that they will be ok thanks for sharing

@Big_Money 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed your Star Sapphire is starting to chip! Thats hype!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes he is! Waiting for the other 2 to catch up to do a video on just them 😊

@Big_Money 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Nice! Can't wait for that one

@666Maeglin 2 жыл бұрын

Ammonia will not be a problem when added to the permanganate solution.. it will rapidly react with it to turn into nitrate

@EshayOgWheelCo 2 жыл бұрын

Great content thanks mate 💯🙌

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 😁💪

@1986capy 2 жыл бұрын

that dip was not necessary my man , stressed them even more .. great video as allways 👍🏻

@countrygrandpa 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

It may not have been necessary, but the video was intended to inform viewers of what a PP dip is and how to use it. It was the perfect opportunity to make a video about PP dip which many dont even know what it is. This channel is for all level of aquarists. I know it may be hard to understand that from your perspective.

@cichlidtube1777 2 жыл бұрын

Ya that's what I was thinking. Then moving them from the bag to the dip to the bucket and then to the tank after being in the bag atleast overnight. Then doing the water change on top of that that's alot of changes so fast for a stressed out fish. I wouldn't do none of that myself. But everyone is different and has their own ways of doing things. Very nice tanks and fish.

@AlejandroHernandez-zt7ut 2 жыл бұрын

Dam you’ve been quiet 😹

@carlosbarajas382 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@99hondacbr900rr 2 жыл бұрын

Nice they are right near me and I didn’t know it lol. They are in Ma and I’m in RI I’ll def check them out

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 💪

@lauraleamarlyn323 2 жыл бұрын

You're AWESOME Kev! Thank you for your teachings!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

@ronziegel485 2 жыл бұрын

Kev - lots of respect for your knowledge, but didn’t think it made sense to pour new bag water into the bucket after a fish had the PP bath. Perhaps a second clean bucket w tank water? Just a thought.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

I thought about that, and that would have been better, but since the rinse bucket had 5 gallons of clean tank water, plus prime, adding the bag water in there really didnt change any of the parameters. But I do think I left them in the rinse bucket for far too long...while setting up the camera for the transition intoto the tank. Sometimes its hard doing the actual task at hand while also worrying about capturing it all on video....lesson learned!

@dmphins8349 2 жыл бұрын

Great video love the fish

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@TommysTanks 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to know thanks

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@selmamajic6324 2 жыл бұрын

Potassium Permanganate is a strong dip. Because the fish were in shipping for so long and you did not acclimate them to your tank parameters, doing that sort of dip straight after taking them out of the bag then putting them into your tank is likely what stressed them and could have potentially killed them. This sort of dip would have been fine if you acclimated them to your quarantine tank (assuming its the same parameters as your main display) for accouple hours, then attempted the dip. This would allow the fish to recover from stress of shipping, get used to the new tank water and be able to fight the stress of the dip. No professional here, but just my thoughts and experience from using PP!! Nevertheless, love your fish!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

My tank water and shippers tank water are equivalent. So the only thing they needed to be acclimated to was the temperature, which I did. I do agree with you though that the dip added more stress. I think it was a combination of their stress from shipping plus too long in the dip and too long in the rinse (which wasnt oxygenated). I tried to emphasize in the editing with text that 10 seconds of dip was more than enough. Luckily I saved them and learned something myself. learning everyday in this great hobby!

@iqbaljumani4717 2 жыл бұрын

Your African cichlids too beautiful and healthy ❤️❤️❤️

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! 😁

@cannibus78 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as usual!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@NUTTER8291 2 жыл бұрын

As you know I LOVE watching your videos So the question what do you think caused those 2 fish to act like they did ? Was it they were allready stressed before the dip and the dop just made it worse ? I respect your honesty Keep it up my man !

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

My thinking is that I either left them in the dip too long, or they stayed in the bag too long. If you noticed, I mentioned the albinos bag had a lot of poop in it. That’s not good, that would mean there may have been elevated levels of ammonia in his bag, causing more stress as well. But I’m leaning towards too long in the dip…10 seconds flat would have been better but I did 15.

@NUTTER8291 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honesty fella I appreciate that 100% Just goes to prove that even people with a LOT of knowledge CAN make mistakes RESPECT MY MAN !!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Beauty of this hobby is theres always room to keep learning and growing 😊

@yalarosae Жыл бұрын

Hmm! I've used a pp dip for decor and new live plants if I bought them anywhere other than my local shop. Never done it for any of my new fish, but again good to know that it's safe to!

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

Definitely useful but keep in mind it is very strong. Use with caution. 😊

@eues803 2 жыл бұрын

The Ruby Red is going to look very nice when his colors pop up, that's what I like on you, always keeping yr eyes on yr fish, Gabriel from Jack Watlley discus breeder in Florida always uses the magic purple (P/P) on the babies fish, but the dosage has to be write, otherwise yr fish well perish, as always. very well done, always teaching the new persons in the hobby, make a video when you put them in the main tank, take care, be safe!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir will do! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁💪

@peterbdavies 2 жыл бұрын

My guess is that the Potassium Permanganate affected your fish, and every time you took the next fish out of its bag you washed a little bit of Potassium Permanganate solution off the net in to your fresh rinse water. You did the Marginatus last which explains why that one is ok as it was exposed for the least amount of time. The other 2 were exposed for far longer. Perhaps only a small concentration but enough to cause issues. I would skip the Potassium Permanganate dip.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

I also believe it was a combination of time in the bag water, too much time in the dip and too much time in the rinse water (which wasnt oxygenated) Like you said marginatus was doing the best because he spent less time in the rinse water. Thats why after filming, during editing I tried to stress that 10 seconds in the dip was more than enough....learning everyday in this beautiful hobby!

@kernalbert4939 Жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Yup. It's .5 grams per gallon. In my experience .6 is way less forgiving. Strict 10 to 12 secs (a timer is a must if your fish are valued over 50 bucks) and you rinse each fish right after the dip. My procedure is to get them out of the bag into buckets of tank water. Dip them after 30 minutes in the bucket. Rinse them individually and plop them in. The water change is great. In addition, I section the tank with egg crate and put the new guys away from the established fish. Then remove crate right before filling up.

@caliijones9741 2 жыл бұрын

Another Dope Video 🦾

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! 😁💪

@johnslowiak3116 8 ай бұрын

Wouldn't rinsing them in the old bag water make them susceptible to any disease or parasites that they may have had initially? Seems like this should be a 3 bucket system. Med bucket, drain bucket, post med rinse bucket.

@dorothywilliams5628 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin I dont't have fish but I have turtles and use your videos as a guide. Keep up the good work. You explain everything so even a first time aquarium pet owner could understand. I have one question about cleaning your filter. All the videos show how to clean the filter but never mention if you should clean the hoses. Do you clean the hoses also?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dorothy for that positive feedback. Glad I’ve been able to help! Normally you shouldn’t need to clean your hoses. And if you do it isn’t often. If your hoses are spitting out gunk every time you restart it, yes you should remove them and flush them out. But more importantly is the reason that’s happening. It’s most likely due to a bunch of uneaten food getting sucked into your filter intakes. Either reduce your feedings or reduce the filter flow during feedings…or both 😁

@millamazing9176 2 жыл бұрын

I learned that Albino fish like that Red Ruby don’t do well because of their vision…. It’s kinda like being in a haze when the light is on and they can’t defend themselves.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve read that too and I’m beginning to believe that he’s having vision problems. I see him bumping into decor right in front of him.

@millamazing9176 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics yup exactly they have trouble seeing, crazy.

@bartzeringue9535 2 жыл бұрын

Kev…if you are pouring tank water from the bag in the bucket and putting them in a pp dip to possibly kill anything on them why would we put them back in the same tank water to rinse off?? Just was wondering this thanks for any information bro!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

The rinse bucket was filled with about 5 gallons of clean tank water…dumping the bag water in there wasn’t going to change parameters much.

@bartzeringue9535 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics my man!! Thanks kev!

@matjurica6733 Жыл бұрын

Maybe add some more rocks in quarantine tank for them to hide & recoup

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

That could cause a territorial battle.

@jessiecooper8532 2 жыл бұрын

There goes Beantown's stock list 😂 Glad I received my fish Tuesday lol

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got the order in quick 😁💪

@jessiecooper8532 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics They've got some stunning fish. Got a killer mloto likoma, fire hap, and german strain white knight. 😊

@patrickscerra8149 2 жыл бұрын

Thank crist you finally stopped holding the fish with your hands while you held them up to the cam...good man

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, didn’t want PP on my hands

@patrickscerra8149 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics by now you should have better aim!

@danieljeffries6430 2 жыл бұрын

Kev Awesome been on the Low for a minute trying to by a house 🏡 and I got a few new fish 🐠 too to replace the one that died but your fish 🐠 are looking good 😎

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother Daniel! Congrats on the new house and fish!

@gauravsussy4853 2 жыл бұрын

AAAAH! HOW do you use these emojis?

@stevenh1674 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to buy a 5 inch+ ( Full size) Electric Blue Acara. Any suggestions where can i buy full size fish online?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Check my shop for "fish" for the suppliers I use. koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

@huyquoctran2088 2 жыл бұрын

My phone speaker is not working well. Where did you buy that powder medication?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Its at beantownaquatics.com

@julzzee5976 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I am not a fan of the PP I have never used it because of my perception of no need to put fish through medication just because. Would rather do 2 weeks.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you. I usually fall in that same category but felt it was a good time to share the info just in case anyone ever needed it.

@julzzee5976 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics I agree good to see all possibilities out there

@frankrivera4479 Жыл бұрын

Aren't you putting them back in the water they came in after the dip

@mohamedsaleh8418 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video 👍 I hope they do well soon 😊

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, me too!

@MiniMonsters508 9 ай бұрын

When you do a quarantine tank do you add anything to raise ph? Or you only dechlorinate the water?

@rob6310 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative channel, new sub here. Semper Fi!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome! OH RAA! 😁💪

@dougmottert2258 2 жыл бұрын

You need to add another big tank for more fish

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

lol thanks for the suggestion!

@dougmottert2258 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics maybe a big company can Donate one

@99hondacbr900rr 2 жыл бұрын

Good save bro hope they are doing well

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, so far so good!

@AstroMartine 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, I just realized some bad mistakes I made when I set up my tank..ugh. I have a tiny sweetwater tank though, same issues..wish I could keep a huge saltwater one like that.

@mollydeli670 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not saltwater

@AstroMartine 2 жыл бұрын

@@mollydeli670 really? wow.

@mollydeli670 2 жыл бұрын

@@AstroMartine I know I got a peacock and haps tank and they do look like marine fish it’s crazy

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

African Cichlids are fresh water fish. Check out my playlist to learn more about them 😊 - kzfaq.info/sun/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

@nashidcoleman761 2 жыл бұрын

Kev, What's your thoughts on the size of the new fish you buy. I have a mixture of 2.5"- 4.0" Peacocks. should I just purchased the size of my smallest fish?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Anywhere in between the range you already have is going to be fine really.

@burtonwesly 2 жыл бұрын

What's the name of that pump you use to drain the water I need one of them for my big tanks

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Its a Vivosun 2600 GPH. I have it linked in the video's description and you can find it in my shop - koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

@jmiller9606 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of work do you do

@jmiller9606 2 жыл бұрын

And do u use safe and prime or just safe

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Just safe fir the big tanks, just prime for the small ones

@jmiller9606 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@brummiepcgamer568 2 жыл бұрын

i will never use anything in my tanks like that all i do is use water from the tank they are going in leave them in a bucket for 20 mins.i have never lost any fish that way.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@jjjsofficial7478 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question!,do I put polyfill at the end of my hob after bio media?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

No, it goes before your bio-media

@jjjsofficial7478 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics okay great thanks kev!

@HotPockets88 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!! Let's go!!!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

@zae2jiggy392 2 жыл бұрын

U Added Dechlorinator to the water in the bucket that was used to mix with the pp ?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

No, the water in the bucket was from the tank so it doesn’t need dechlorinator.

@tntcichlids8015 2 жыл бұрын

sometimes doin to much will stress them out I would never do what all u do its way to much there's no need to dip them

@leodesbiens2789 Жыл бұрын

Will they ship to Canada

@losangeles_cichilds 2 жыл бұрын

“Oh right”

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

lol you caught that 🤣

@jrivlife 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos…. I have a question. I have a 125 gallon tank. I cycled it with 15 gold fish. But now that it has cycled I ordered 20 male 3 inches Africa cichlids from The ifish store peacock/haps. Do I have to add Stabilization n prime daily once I put them in my tank? If yea how long? Thank you. N I will remove the gold fish once the cichlids get here…

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you ended with that sentence lol No your tank will remain cycled once you swap the fish. I would add prime and stability on that first day though just to be on the safe side.

@jrivlife 2 жыл бұрын

One more question. The place I ordered my cichlids from PH is 7.0 and my ph is 8.2. Do I have to do something or will they adjust to the different ph.

@reginaldfoster1390 2 жыл бұрын

Question why did you rinse them back in the water they came out. Isn't that the purpose of you doing the dip

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Not the purpose of the dip…The rinse bucket was filled with about 5 gallons of clean tank water.

@reginaldfoster1390 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics ok I was just curious. I know you the man🤣

@Miss_Lexi92 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video my Addidas sandal man!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks bro!

@hopehobby9297 2 жыл бұрын

Best video

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! 😊

@lots33ml 2 жыл бұрын

Hey kev whats up brother. I have ordered fish from beantown also. Three fish a lawanda peacock a malawi trout and a red cap letrenops all were healthy and nice looking but i did have one problem they were all undersized from what i ordered and paid for so i contacted them and lets just say they weren't real great about it. Even though i sent pictures with a ruler they didn't agree which pissed me off. I didn't really want them to do anything about it and i told them that but they still argued with me well i haven't ordered anything else from them. Now i would say they have a very large selection of fish to choose from and those three fish are doing great and they have put some size on which is what i wanted. Really its not that big of a deal i just wish they would have treated me better after all I' am the customer. When i buy fish and I've bought from all the well known names I've had issues from time to time but it was handled much better. Maybe some day i will give them another chance. In regards to the fish you bought the dip you gave them definitely messed with them. I think it's safer to quarantine them and wait to see if there is a problem if you dip them when they have been just shipped there at a risky time due to stress and lack of food because as you probally know they are usually shipped not fed. Sometimes as fish keepers less is more so my methods have worked for a very long time so i don't chance it. Once i treat the show tank with medicated food for one week and no new fish are added i don't do anything unless there is a problem. Take it for what it's worth just one man's opinion. As always i support you and love your podcast. Peace brother

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had a bad experience with them. Hopefully they can make up for it in the future. I agree quarantine and patience is the better option, which is what I normally do. I did the PP dip in this case for the video to inform viewers about what it is and how to use it.

@vegetar7886 2 жыл бұрын

That was some good dip lol

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Sirr lol

@UniqueCustomPerformanceLLC Жыл бұрын

What's up bro. Is there a way I can get in contact with you. Huge fan and you inspired me to start my fish tank

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! I have a consulting service if you’re interested. Check it out - kavemanaquatics.com/kaveman-coaching

@ScaleModelingFrankieB 2 жыл бұрын

How’s Lucky & Chance doing? Hopefully they pulled through.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

lol, I like those names...both still alive and doing well in quarantine at the moment. Albino might have sight issues, not sure yet. unfortunately.

@ScaleModelingFrankieB 2 жыл бұрын

That’s good news. Look forward to seeing them down the road after they are out of confinement & join the Gen population with rest of the fish tank crew.

@omermakhdoom4869 2 жыл бұрын

Postasium permanganate.. nate not nite

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

I know, In post editing I realized how many times I kept switching the pronunciation 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

@1987fafane Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your background from please?

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊

@wisconsinaquatics 2 жыл бұрын

It was the meds

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly

@wisconsinaquatics 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics combined with the stress of being in a small room with a bunch of tough guys like you said that can do a number on a fish alone now mix it with the strong meds and yeah that's the recipe for a super weak fish

@VL2330 Жыл бұрын

Do you keep your water the same temperature when you do an 80% water change back into the tank?

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

Yes! But doesnt have to be an exact match. +/- 5 degrees is fine.

@urielsanchez8146 Жыл бұрын

Saludos,Me puedes decir de donde ordenas tus peces?

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

Find my guys here - kaveman-aquatics.myshopify.com/collections/fish-suppliers

@bobbda 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Did those two fish make it out of quarantine?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

These fish have been out of quarantine for a long time 😊

@Pricelistsell 2 жыл бұрын

Did you just pollute the rinse water bucket with the bag of water?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Pollute? The rinse water has much more volume of water plus prime to detoxify any ammonia from the bag water. Pollute? No

@Pricelistsell 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Thank you amazing tank, and videos thank you again for sharing.

@LorieRoddenberry Жыл бұрын

Is that real rock in tank or is that a background picture?

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊

@emiliosoto8188 2 жыл бұрын

Would Potassium Permanganate work on other fish diseases like HITH, fin rot, etc?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Fin rot and ich, yes. Really anything externally. It will also help with secondary infection from HITH but that starts with an internal parasite.

@althaf120001 2 жыл бұрын

Do PP help in sunken belly issues in fish..

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

No, OT’s used for external parasites and fungus. Sunken belly is a symptom of internal parasites. Search KZfaq for “Kaveman internal parasites” for my video

@sujansheelsrivastava7420 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍👍

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@jaygoode6332 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the DIP from Roger Rabbit. 😆

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Oh shit! You're right! 🤣🤣🤣

@lezterlezter 2 жыл бұрын

present kev 🔥 from Philippines

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

@dixonolaod Жыл бұрын

Hello, are all your fish salt water fish. Ola Dixon

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

None are lol They are all freshwater fish. 😁

@raymondtay5184 2 жыл бұрын

How's the fish now?

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Lost the ruby red a few days ago but the red shoulder and marginatus are doing great in the main tank!

@stanleywhite4206 2 жыл бұрын

Hey people, "light'n up! Kevin hasn't gotten this far just spitting gibberish. He obviously has pertinent and advanced knowledge. His videos and tanks speak for themselves; being a Subject Matter Expert doesn't mean he is an "expert", just that he has the necessary knowledge to produce these great videos and you have enough interest to follow him.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stanly, I repeatedly have to tell people that I never claim to be an expert, just sharing my experiences in the hobby with those that care to listen 👍

@natenewsome5470 2 жыл бұрын

Does focus help with shyness

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

No, Focus helps to bind meds to food

@Yourowner Ай бұрын

Noticed u suck alot of sand with that Pump .......... I have a flat rock on the bottom of my tank that the pump sits on and i stopped sucking up any sand its prolonged the life of my equipment and And stoped sand from sitting in the plants i dump the fish water in to

@TheDavis547 2 жыл бұрын

Any names for them yet and how are they doing ??

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

No names yet. I lost the ruby red, I think he was blind and he would have had to get euthanized anyway. The red shoulder and marginatus are both in the main tank doing great! I'll posting a video on IG and facebook soon 😊

@martinhill4180 Жыл бұрын

What’s that you use to suck the water out

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

Vivosun 2600 GPH Water Pump. Find it here - kaveman-aquatics.myshopify.com/products/vivosun-aquarium-water-pump-2600-gph

@shanescott2630 2 жыл бұрын

Hey kev, just a quick one! How much hydrogen peroxide (3%) is needed to neutralise the potassium permanganate at 2ppm concentration?! Thanks in advance 👍

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a great question Shane. Unfortunately I dont have an accurate answer. What I can tell you is the hydrogen peroxide will begin to change the color of the PP to a brown. When its all completely brown thats all the HP you need.

@shanescott2630 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics great, thanks mate!