Visiting the LARGEST aquarium store in Australia! FULL Tour of Tech Den

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Жыл бұрын

Tech Den is a family owned and operated aquarium store, and is also Australia's largest retail aquarium shop in Australia. They have both a huge online store and a whopping 1200sqm2 in-person premise! In this video we head up to the Sunshine Coast to get my lids re-netted at NVS Aquariums then on our way back down to Brisbane we check out this mega store. There are 100's of fish, from discus to African Cichlids all the way to the most rainbow fish I've ever seen in an aquarium store. Plus a HUGE range of stock, including some outdoor ponds and the new reptile section they have set up.
I really hope you enjoy seeing this magnificent store!! A big thank you to Dean, John, Emily, and Tahlia for helping out with the tour :D
Timestamps:
1:00 - Quick stop off at NVS Aquariums on the Sunshine Coast
1:58 - Tech Den! History of the store and meet John (the owner)
3:15 - Beginning the Store Tour
4:36 - African Cichlid Display Tank
5:04 - Beautiful Whiptail Catfish
5:49 - Checking out ALL of the fish with Emily!
6:15 - Corals and Saltwater Fish
7:33 - Tiny Saratoga
7:37 - Huge Range of Discus
8:24 - Lake Malawi Cichlids
9:24 - Thai Glass Catfish
9:40 - Fish Adoption Program at Tech Den
10:24 - Silver Dollars (vegetarian piranhas!)
13:04 - Incredible Blind Cave Tetras
15:06 - Huge Selection of Goldfish
17:34 - Bettas/Fighting Fish
19:35 - Buying some Rainbowfish with Tahlia!
24:00 - Upcoming Videos!
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@jkturtle6384 Жыл бұрын

Been buying from their online website for years. Good to finally see what the actual store looks like

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

I originally only bought online from them too! Then I realised they are less than an hour away from where I live 🤣

@IndoorEcosystem Жыл бұрын

Good to see some decent aquarium stores popping up & expanding in Australia finally.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

We've got some awesome stores around Brisbane! We are very lucky

@IndoorEcosystem Жыл бұрын

@@Kaityscichlids Still pretty average up in FNQ last I saw

@anubiasab Жыл бұрын

I can just tell your channel is gonna grow so huge with the stuff you post! Keep it up kaity :)

@broman6662 Жыл бұрын

Yes this channel will be huge soon!!!

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much 😊 That really means a lot 🙏

@laurag1076 Жыл бұрын

Yeah!!!

@jamesjamesnet Жыл бұрын

So true

@BlakesAquatics Жыл бұрын

That store is massive! Ordered online a few times good to see it

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Yes they have great prices!

@oddsandendsmenagerie6629 Жыл бұрын

Ive been buying from the tech den for years and years now online. Love seeing the store from NSW!

@Trip3558 Жыл бұрын

Great owner who would bend over backwards to make any customer happy 👍

@jamesjamesnet Жыл бұрын

Beautiful store I like all the fish tanks Katy you have some nice video's

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you James! ❤️

@Maccastreisfan Жыл бұрын

What a well kept store. In America we have a lot of chain store pet shops and the aquariums are not always clean and often overcrowded.

@pn7836 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work TechDen. Keep up the cheap prices and delivery and I’ll keep having it shipped down to Sydney instead of buying local!

@814tonyp Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love seeing this store, such nice people and atmosphere. I wish we had more stores like that in the United States.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony, that's so great to hear 😊

@TheSunIsMyDestroyer 10 ай бұрын

bruh emily knows everything

@91beanboy Жыл бұрын

Very knowledgeable on all the different types of fish!

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

They are great!!

@tonysaliba5802 11 ай бұрын

Great to see a Brisbane local making really good content. Thanks for showing us the store :-)

@stevemcgrath6996 Жыл бұрын

Simply the best aquarium store - awesome stock, great prices with amazing service. Emily has incredible knowledge and always provides the best service when I visit....It put a smile on my face from ear to ear when I stumbled across this video and found I was in it. My husband says it proves I spend far too long there...lol 🤣

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, that's so great to hear! I love it 🤣

@Petes_Cichlids Жыл бұрын

Great video on Tech Den, they're my go to online store for all dry goods. Real pity they don't freight fish. Thanks Kaity for showing everyone the new store. Cheers, Peter

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you heaps Peter 😊 oh I didn't even know they don't freight fish! Their prices for dry goods are definitely great though

@laurag1076 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely knowledgeable passionate young lady Emily is!!!! Go Emily 😊 wooo girl power. Tech den lucky to have u!

@seanaustin8516 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful store I love the fish and the rainbows look great 🤟💥👊❤️🙏🔥🌎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🫶

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean!!

@seanaustin8516 Жыл бұрын

@@Kaityscichlids anytime 🫶🫶🫶🫶

@praveens9043 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful video 🐟🐠 Thanks kaity 🌹❤️

@Kaityscichlids 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching :)

@rezalrahim5258 Жыл бұрын

Love tours like this. Really wish I could be there!

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄

@brushitoff503 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff & enjoyable to watch thanks!

@MyAquariumPetz Жыл бұрын

I'll need to give this a visit

@jasonclements9290 Жыл бұрын

Hey Tech Den all i can say is "more display tanks" awesome display tanks inspire people, inspiration = people spending more money. Nice store seen you guys online heaps and never visited your store....on my way now....Thanks Kaity.

@renedecquir1931 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Mind-blowing!

@australianbiotopes4563 Жыл бұрын

Great video Kaity! I'll have to get up there one day, it looks overwhelming for an aquarium store, it was big in the last place, good to see though it shows how popular the hobby is getting.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason 😊 Yes you'll definitely have to go check it out!

@jamesjamesnet Жыл бұрын

So true

@RAIDERVATO44 Жыл бұрын

Nice big store

@bigkeg9173 Жыл бұрын

You'll have to try and see the dolphins at Tin Can Bay. Absolutely fantastic Great video, I'll be paying them a visit 👍

@markbaumgardt2868 Жыл бұрын

You can see these people take pride in what they do pristine shop 👍

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

They certainly do!

@dannyscotting2098 Жыл бұрын

Been hanging to check out their new premises. Looks amazing!

@markr9984 Жыл бұрын

Loved the tour Kaity! Keep the videos coming! :)

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark 😊

@jamieroyal400 Жыл бұрын

Great video kaity xx keep the amazing work up

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jamie! ❤️

@joeyhacker7518 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are very informative and entertaining ‼️ Love the design and simplicity of those lids👏

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Joey 😄 And yes the NVS lids are great!

@paulojorgetadeu2233 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I loved this video. A large store, clean and organized appearance. How I loved being there. Another video of those that I appreciate, a tour of the store. Thank you Kaytie.😀

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Paulo 😊

@timmywood9677 Жыл бұрын

What a amazing place 😲

@melvinkumar89 Жыл бұрын

Such a quality production. Well done.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@1979mjcarter Жыл бұрын

I order online from Techden all the time!! Great pricing fast dispatch and a massive variety! Thanks for the walk through video :)

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Yes they're online store is great! Thank you heaps Marcus 😊

@queencityreefs Жыл бұрын

I love the glitter gonis! I've been looking for one for my Reef tank. Send it to me in the 🇺🇸! Lol Great video!

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@sparehead2163 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing 4k video of your new rainbows now u have a new camera Thanks for showing teck den didn't know they existed

@SADUTTAQUARIUM Жыл бұрын

I am very impressed to see your channel and I follow you

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@marknewman3360 11 ай бұрын

You and Gemm should do some joint videos and adventures.

@mikejejenich7116 Жыл бұрын

Great tour ! 🐠 🐟. Love your channel. ✅👋

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike 😊

@JB-vz7qr Жыл бұрын

Now I know where my mentos lollies come from with my orders 😂

@ryandrz400e6 Жыл бұрын

Love your Chanel keep up the good work katiooooooos

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ryan!

@heatherm7786 Жыл бұрын

Great tour and great shop. I couldn't visit last time I was in Brisbane. I've been going to Tech Den since he first opened.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@cichlaguru Жыл бұрын

Amazing store. Thank You for sharing. I love how their systems are run on sumps with UV Sterilizers. Not to many places do that.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Yes it's a great idea, it's a bit of extra work initially for a lot less stress in the future

@RnJaquaticsnpets Жыл бұрын

The Tech Den is always a must see in person as it is impressive both stock and staff. Another great store in QLD is Mad aquariums..

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Yes I love MAD Aquariums!!

@shannonpeters196 Жыл бұрын

nice vid. I got a surprise when i saw one of my old commercial systems that my mate and i built. along the back wall. there is quite the filtration out the back of those tanks. worth another video to see it all. Shannon from Gympie display aquariums.

@SkullAquatics Жыл бұрын

That is a great store, I wish I had that close to me. 👍👍👍

@PULAG Жыл бұрын

i'll have to book a flight to Australia, hit up Brisbane.

@johnmaude5065 Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see a store were I get a fair bit of equipment from 👍

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@bailey752 Жыл бұрын

Nature pets and aquariums in melbourne is double the size of techden

@bill9845 Жыл бұрын

This is my go to store, have known John for loñger than i can remember( im getting old)These guys are the bomb, the new shop is bloody huge , has come a long way since his first store( which is probably the size of his office space now)the only downside is they dont ship live fish, but i keep dropping hints, the staff are great , and have real knowledge as they are pretty much all fishkeepers. Ive used their online services a bit over the years and havent had any problems with stuff turning up damaged . We need independant stores , better range,suprisingly good prices

@ialrakis5173 Жыл бұрын

That’s a very nice store.

@midnighthorizon1 Жыл бұрын

Its nice to see John again and is ever expanding shops lol There will be another fish auction in Brisbane in March at spring field again I think ? so make shore you look out for that If you up in Brisbane

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Yes it's like those Russian dolls but instead of getting smaller it's getting bigger 😂 And I definitely will!!

@BradGryphonn Жыл бұрын

I love the variety of fish, especially the Rainbows. You realise it's quite frustrating seeing all this fish stuff and not being able to set a tank up again at the moment. Ah well, I'll live vicariously.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brad 😊 I'm glad you can live vicariously through these videos 🤣

@broman6662 Жыл бұрын

Really love your videos! And I really need lids like that, too bad I live in sweden 😝

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm pretty sure he ships to overseas 😊

@avixkaquatic Жыл бұрын

Nice video 👍👍

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@AA-zv6yo Жыл бұрын

If you dont have this book, i highly recommend it. 4th or 5th edition. Malawi Cichlids in their natural habitat, 4th ed. (2008) by Ad Konings

@bethanysummers3377 Жыл бұрын

That place looks amazing! I've just started getting into rainbows too! I love the goyder rainbow. I have the turquoise rainbow (which I think u just bought under a different name here) which is beautiful. Bosemani is my fav. Also neons are nice. The adoption tank is a great idea.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

That's great! They are absolutely gorgeous fish 😊

@Neuri Жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Let me know if u need any ambient background music for any videos. I’ll do it you for free as a thanks for all the fantastic work K!

@RochLachapelle Жыл бұрын

Wow .that's the sickest and cleanest aquarium shop I ever seen.from Carleton Place Ontario Canada

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Yes it's certainly very well kept!

@bernandoturner4840 Жыл бұрын

Ms Kaity… another nice video.. here in america. We all thank-you👻

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bernando 😊

@bernandoturner4840 Жыл бұрын

@@Kaityscichlids ❤️Always..😀

@motivationandfish Жыл бұрын

cool vid

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@MeltingCashew92384 Жыл бұрын

cool

@ozan5105 Жыл бұрын

Good

@MakoyUnggoy 11 ай бұрын

My sister lives in Caboolture, it's only a small place but I've never seen this before, next time I'm over that part of the world I'm going to visit! Did you do any of the different beach stops at Caloundra, I love it there!

@Kaityscichlids 11 ай бұрын

You definitely need to!! I didn't stop at the beaches this time, but they are certainly beautiful. I love Noosa beach too which is up near that way

@MakoyUnggoy 11 ай бұрын

@@Kaityscichlids Noosa is so nice and usually not as many people as Caloundra, whenever I've visited my sister though we go to Bribie island as it's only a few minutes drive from her house! I have videos on Maroochydoore, glass house mountains, Buderim park etc on my last visit to oz on the channel.

@mrbscpds5801 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video, are the red rainbow fish you talked about Iranian rainbows or another species

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@laurag1076 Жыл бұрын

Love tech den. I shop online from SA.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

I even shop online with them sometimes 🤣

@urbansk8r231 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I don't know if you'll see this but I was wondering if that shop you bought your lids from has online store?..cause I 'm in Sydney and was looking for lids like that. Curious instore tour I've only been to their online. Have s lovely weekend. starting to heat up over here. was 27c the other day. Any way have loveky weekend

@joevasquez1776 Жыл бұрын

🤩

@azza5587 Жыл бұрын

It's a nice store, gone in few times past month. Google can't find the lid store u mentioned... nds aqarium ? Do you have a link or whatnot as I desperately needs new lids 😆

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

If you look up NVS Aquariums they should come up 😄 They have a Facebook page too

@robinvangorp3433 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kaity, love your channel. Have you ever looked into starting a marine tank? It's not as difficult as many people think. Especially if you have a fish only tank and maybe some invertebrates. Can always give you some tips having both fresh and salt water myself. Anyway keep up the great content! Greetz from the Netherlands Robin

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Hi Robin! Thank you so much 😊 I have kept a couple of marine tanks in the past but never got as into it as freshwater. I would consider it in the future though, especially as a fish only tank

@robinvangorp3433 Жыл бұрын

@@Kaityscichlids That be great! I understand, so many nice types of fish and setups to chose from. You also got me into rainbows again which I now keep with Etroplus canarensis and Amatitlania sajica

@-AndrewR Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@MrEvilmitch Жыл бұрын

I actually buy alot online from this store but it's a bit far from me to drive there regularly so I've never actually been there . Was good to see the store in the video . Enjoying the native fish videos for sure but I don't think they come close to rivalling african cichlids in colour or character tbh but they are cool

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Yes I originally found them from their online store!! I'm determined to grow out my rainbows and get them to colour up as much as possible to see if I can get them to compare to my African Cichlids

@MrEvilmitch Жыл бұрын

@Kaity's Cichlids I just seen the video keeping fish simple posted with the adult rainbows . Wow I'm actually tempted to start one myself 🤔 I want a peacock and hap tank first and a discus tank to go with my mbuna set-up but a rainbow tank might be on the cards in the future

@canhobihanem2629 Жыл бұрын

Çok güzel video olmuş

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@sakilmansuri5736 Жыл бұрын

Super

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😄

@user-qx7un3li8q Жыл бұрын

@@Kaityscichlids جميل جدا سيدتي انا متابعك من سوريا

@soumikpaul2536 Жыл бұрын

Hii you making very good vedio . And Coming India for traveling.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@justwho1 Жыл бұрын

hello Kaity ! I hope you feel great ,This video was very nice to see , you seems to have lot of very big stores in Australia , good quality and lot of fish to buy. you know ... I still like your nails

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😄 Yes we are very lucky here!

@BlackshacksBushcraft Жыл бұрын

....and another shop I didn't know about. Boy, am I out of touch. I'll have to check them out.

@danny95127 Жыл бұрын

I am not jealous with the fish. But seeing you have shorts and T shirt on, I am jealous with the weather where you are at 😠 😡.

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes, we are right in the midst of Summer here 🤣

@SquiddysAquaticts Жыл бұрын

Great store tour Kaity✌️ Love your videos 💓 That Emily is very cute 🥰 to young tho🤣 Keep on fishing 🎣

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve 😄

@imintricate Жыл бұрын

Instead of silver dollars, I have found columbian tetras closer to the piranha.

@coshu9146 11 ай бұрын

Hello) Cool video, very interesting, BUT try to use a POLARIZING FILTER when shooting !!! The fish are very hard to see.

@Kaityscichlids 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 Advice on how to improve is always so welcome. If you check out some of my newer videos I have a polarised lens now. I used it for my latest video and it looks much better 😄

@sucheapska Жыл бұрын

👌👍

@fenkage9773 Жыл бұрын

Wonder if it's the same thetechden that we used to chat online with years ago. Think it was on the livefish forums 🤔

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

It could most definitely be them! They've been around for a long time now

@bill9845 Жыл бұрын

John was on a few forums back in the day, yes he went by the name tech den

@JimmietheOctopus Жыл бұрын

Hay are there marine aquarium pet stores that sell corals?

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

There are! We have Gallery Aquatica here in Brisbane and Living Reefs in Burleigh on the Gold Coast

@BadlydrawnBen Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see multiple tank syndrome is recognised internationally It's getting worse in the UK from what I see on KZfaq

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it most definitely is 🤣

@HoneyDiary Жыл бұрын

오늘도 좋은 영상 보고 갑니다 또한 지인들과 같이 봤습니다 지인분들 한테도 추천도 했고요 영상 한국에서 너무 유익하게 잘 보고 있습니다 그래도 건강 잘 챙기세요 오늘 하루도 행복한 하루 돼세요 화이팅 해봅니다

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@billmeyer4773 Жыл бұрын

Nice video ,just wish the glare wasn't there

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill 😊 I'll try work on this!!

@billmeyer4773 Жыл бұрын

It's really hard to get video out without glare . Even so you still put out some amazing videos

@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un Жыл бұрын

I wish we had something like this in Europe 😪

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

You guys look like you have some pretty good stuff in Germany!

@axelk.4273 Жыл бұрын

@@Kaityscichlids Absolutely! 🙂If you're willing to drive a couple of kilometers, you will find some really nice stores over here - although probably not everywhere, especially in some rural areas...

@exp4969 Жыл бұрын

Are large predatory fish illegal? i didn't see any big fish there

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

They aren't here! They did have some big ones but they were still babies

@AquaOne1 Жыл бұрын

So many girls into Aquariums in Australia. I am in the wrong country 🤣

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, yes we have quite a few here 🤣

@jasonmaceyko1902 Жыл бұрын

Record / Upload at a much, much higher volume level. We can't hear you very well...

@axelk.4273 Жыл бұрын

Mh, don't have any such problem on my device. The volume level is perfectly fine for me...

@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын

The audio seems ok on my end too. KZfaq has its own volume that's adjustable in the left hand corner of the video. Maybe check that is turned up on your device?

@PoetofHateSpeech Жыл бұрын

I wanted to say noooo to the bows....You should never mix natives with non natives unfortunately. If you do, you're just asking for mycobacterium marinum. All the bows you got are PNG. I keep lots and lots of natives.