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DankHamsters - 7 years ago

I'm still a dummie

Reid Destinytan - 7 years ago

So basically do I need to buy those beneficial bacteria or it will grows during the cycling process by itself?
Btw, I'm using a new tank...

Cossette Ervin - 7 years ago

Sry

Cossette Ervin - 7 years ago

I'm sorry but she says if you already haven't! I'm not that nerdy grammar freak but it's if you haven't already. Not if already haven't.

donna Jeter - 7 years ago

here's an silly question that I should know. how often to test water stats during nitrogen cycle, to tell if the cycle is done?

Gianna Alexis C. - 7 years ago

The tittle is kind of offensive for people who don't know how to cycle a tank just change the tittle to "How to cycle a tank" so people who don't know how to cycle a tank won't get offended because you just had to call them dummies if youre going to call someone dummie ,YOU'RE THE DUMMIE !

Juwairiyah Haque - 7 years ago

its like all those info books at the bookstore that have the title as: 'French for dummies', or 'Maths for dummies', it's just a common usage term, she doesn't mean the people that don't know this are dumb, just that these are the basics for anyone who cares to know

Grammar and Spelling Police - 7 years ago

Gianna Alexis C. Are you actually offended by that?

Lily G - 7 years ago

Gianna Vlogs It's a joke, and you spelled dummy wrong.

Tayah Coleman - 7 years ago

I have three fish tanks!

Chloe Marie - 7 years ago

Hello I plan on ghost feeding to cycle my 10 gallon tank. How much fish food should I add? :)

Dave Lee - 7 years ago

so you don't use bacterial supplements from the store like stress coat? u just use an old filter from an previous tank with fish? if that's so first time I ever heard of this.

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 years ago

Yup, nowadays I'm starting to add things like Stability by Seachem but just seeding old bacteria from an established tank is enough.

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Ethan Rodriguez - 7 years ago

So I had no idea about cycling and just put my female betta in a new fish tank. Should I just buy beneficial bacteria to start the cycling or is she gonna die because theirs no cycle?

DeadlyxXxNightShades - 7 years ago

Ethan Rodriguez I think you should buy the beneficial bacteria so there's no ammonia spike that can harm your fish

DreamfulSkies. - 7 years ago

I got a new tank in the box from a person on craigslist, and it came with cycling supplement that says "You can add fish immediately" Its Nutrafin biological supplement, is it true that once I add it, it will be cycled, but here's another thing, the bottle has an expiration date on it, but not a year, (It says it expires in November, but I don't know how old this tank is) Is it still safe to use? (The bottle was sealed when I got it)

XJustice Leaguex - 7 years ago

what eats the fish poop?

Marlon Quintana-Nieto - 7 years ago

I have a 10 Gallon tank. How long till it cycles? Do live plants help in anyway?

Urbntess - 7 years ago

For every aquarium, you need to wait ~~> at least <~~ 3 weeks. live plants help a bit. There is still a chance that there will be a peak after 3 weeks.
Don't start with lots of fish also, the bacteria need to get used to it! once you placed your fish, you should test regulary to see if anything changes into your water.

Dane Mark Jo - 7 years ago

Very informative video but wrong use of memes

Brynne Guyer - 8 years ago

I have a 20 gallon tank for my 4 baby goldfish, a 3 gallon tank for my current betta and a 2 gallon tank with one African dwarf frog. I had 2 frogs, but one got sick and died, so I'm waiting for awhile to get another frog in case this one also gets sick. After the holiday, I plan on re-designing my goldfish tank and putting my betta in a divided 10 gallon after it cycles. I'm so excited to get a new fish!

Nicole Hitt - 8 years ago

So when u add ur fish I should give it was few weeks to let good bacteria spread around the water. And then do regular water changes right?

Jessica Argaez - 8 years ago

I need help!! I accidentally dropped my non submersible heater in my fish tank that is being cycled.. :/ do you think my heater is ok? I haven't turned it on since... I was looking forward to getting my fish with no problem Tuesday.. /: thanks!

Jason Guan - 8 years ago

I have a question.... I recently bought a bottle of beneficial bacteria and it says that once you dump the bacteria in, you can immediately put fish in it. Is this actually true? Or is it lying to me? Pls answer me :3

Legendary Nacho - 7 years ago

Is it like a betta spray for the water?

Jason Guan - 7 years ago

Risenstar10 Cavs ? The brand? It's a top fin beneficial bacteria. Don't worry, I know a lot now. I use seachem stability as my beneficial bacteria.

Makai Plummer - 7 years ago

Jason Guan what is it called

Jason Guan - 8 years ago

Creative Pet Keeping Ok Thanks!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

Yup, thats usually true. I have not used one before but I have heard good things from people that have.

Abbie Elliot - 8 years ago

great viedo helped alot!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

I'm glad it helped :D

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Glitter Bettas - 8 years ago

I have a question I have a betta In a 2.5 gallon tank right now and I'm planning to move it to a 5 gallon tank I have the safe start from tetra(it's a bacteria liquid )but i doesn't say how much should I put in that's what I'm worried about so do have any advice ?

Fennec Foxina - 8 years ago

Use one capful per 10 gallons, or if it has no cap use a tablespoon per 10 gallons.

Glitter Bettas - 8 years ago

What if u use bacteria supplement

Fennec Foxina - 8 years ago

She explained it above.

karaLUVEanime - 8 years ago

I want to keep live plants in my tank where do I start? which plants do I choose? is there fish tank "plany fertilizer"? how do I take care of them?

Evangelin017 - 8 years ago

petstore now sale a liquid that promote the growth of healthy bacteria to help the filter cycle the water better. i've use it in my 5 galon tank every time i clean my tank once a month, and every two weeks i do water changes to my tank so in that time i dont have to add the liquid cause theres already bacteria on the water that i left wen i did the water change.

zombie killer3228 - 8 years ago

14 gallon divided betta tank half each for my lads with all the needed infact the over kill approach and a 60 gallon community tank

Leah Nicole - 8 years ago

I'm really confused about this. how do I add amonia to the tank? And is the filter supposed to run during cycling?

achik0 - 7 years ago

Korpiklaani4ever do you need to water change?

Korpiklaani4ever - 8 years ago

+Korpiklaani4ever after a few weeks you cold add a little (!) bit of fish food to the tank as 'food for the bacteria'

Korpiklaani4ever - 8 years ago

+Leah Nicole you dont need to add any chemicals. the filter is supposed to run (6-8 weeks before you get fish). nitrate = 0

Leah Nicole - 8 years ago

and what levels are the amonia, nitrites and nitrates supposed to be at?

TheJibootyinfiresme - 8 years ago

i have one trio betta tank, one 4ft goldfish tank and one 5 gal guppy tank

AmmyWolf - 8 years ago

I don't have any current but I used. when I had them it was a 10 gallon community with one male betta and a bunch of other various small fishes. looking back now that betta must have been extremely chill.

Brian Ngo - 8 years ago

I have one tank, that houses one male betta

Glitter Bettas - 8 years ago

I forgot to cycle am scared now what should I do!!!

Glitter Bettas - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping omg thanks

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+flower purple msp Reading this will help you understand what to do http://www.wikihow.com/Cycle-a-Fish-Tank I hope it helps

Glitter Bettas - 8 years ago

Btw I have a betta in a 2.5 with filter

Glitter Bettas - 8 years ago

I sure I never do this agian

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Jobsonchelsea - 8 years ago

Hello

My fancy goldfish tank right now has PH level of 7.2 ( it was 6.5 but I put crushed seashell in my tank ) and my water source has PH of 6.5

My question is
Will the good bacteria in my filter die because of the different PH level ?
Will my fish get stressed if they get water change with a different PH level suddenly ?

or should I put some water in a container with crushed seashell in it and let it sit for few days before I use it for water change later?

Thank you so much!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Jobsonchelsea Lower pH has less effect on bacteria then higher pH so you should be fine :)

Brooke Tauscher - 8 years ago

i have a betta. And he has fin rot. Trying to cure it is hard...for me. Darn you fin rot!

Brooke Tauscher - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping Dont worry. its improving.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Brooke Tauscher In general fin rot is a pain to deal with...hope everything goes well for you!

Chicagofishkeeper - 8 years ago

great easy explanation, just subscribed

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Chicagofishkeeper Thank you for subscribing and welcome! :D

FreshwaterNaturalist.com - 8 years ago

We approve this message. Linking it off our website Ncycle section as well. :)

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+FreshwaterNaturalist.com THANKS!!!!

Kira Viczián - 8 years ago

I have 1 fish tank with a red betta fish !

Jack smith - 8 years ago

I used fluval cycle to speed the cycling process up in my tank. I added 6 neon tetras to my 15 gallon after 1 week and they all did very well even though it was a new tank. I have 4 fishtanks but only 2 are in use right now. A 40 gallon with two 11 year old goldfish and a 15 gallon comunity with neon tetras and platies, hopefully i will add a pair of electric blue rams. Since my betta passed about a month ago i may get another to go in my 6 gallon :)

zombie killer3228 - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping it really work well fluval does for sure

Jack smith - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping They are common goldfish. they are quite big (roughly 8 inches each). Im looking for a pond to let them live in. The big problem with ponds is that birds of prey and other animals have easy access to the fish and they dont tend to last very long. :( They seem to be very happy in their tank though and they love to sift through the gravel for food.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Jack smith I was always really curious if adding a store bought bacterial colony ACTUALLY works or not. So thanks for sharing that it worked for you. What kind of goldfish do you have? Its so awesome they they are 11!

KatCoyote - 8 years ago

Great video! I'm starting my nitrogen cycle today and this was a great intro for it - I'm definitely looking forward to your upcoming videos!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+KatCoyote Awesome! Good luck!

DWSDARIUS FISH TANKS - 8 years ago

Great video, you explained perfectly!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+dwsdarius Thank you, hearing that from a fellow experienced fish-keeper is extra awesome :P

Aquarium Boy123 - 8 years ago

Very helpful!

carnapiers - 8 years ago

I'm fairly new to the hobby, I have two 10 gallon tanks (one is a betta sorority, and the other is a tropical fish community) and a 2.5 gallon tank (male betta and a ADF).

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Great information! I have 5 tanks:)

GrayValora Wolf - 8 years ago

I have a pond with goldfish... its actually my dad´s

AlisirinTime - 8 years ago

I just got my first Betta a few days ago. Thank you for all the tips ;)

Golden critter - 8 years ago

can i ask a question?

Elias Varn - 8 years ago

Kinda hard to explain in words, not visuals... sorry.

Elias Varn - 8 years ago

+sweet crista We are talking about her DIY filter using the vase, air pump, gravel, and marbles... right?
If so, you need to put the sponge over the top of the vase. the airline and airstone should be at the bottom of the vase. then put in gravel and the filter material. if there are still big bubbles try putting a sponge on it or something.

Golden critter - 8 years ago

+Elias Varn ok. but do you mean i have to put a sponge on my air pump's tubing?

Elias Varn - 8 years ago

+sweet crust The filter is likely causing too much current for your betta to handle.Try modifying the filter output with a sponge of something. Make sure the sponge has no chemicals or soap in it. If you live in the Philippines, it will probably stay warm enough for you to not need a heater. if it does get cold, make sure he is in a warm part of the house.

Golden critter - 8 years ago

+Elias Varn i live in the Philippines and its really hard to find filters where i live i have to travel 2 hours away for a filter +Creative Pet Keeping can i use your diy filter instead but when i start running the filter my fish did not like it he started to have clamped fins , he always lay on the ground , and his color is changing to a tannish yellow

Elias Varn - 8 years ago

+sweet crust I would get a Tetra whisper T3i for a 3 gallon, it will not tank up too much room and costs around $15 if I remember correctly. If you have a betta, remember that they are tropical fish and need a heater too.

Good luck and thank you for doing your research!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+sweet crista Filters are pretty crucial for a healthy tank. I would imagine that without one you would need 100% water changes every week AT LEAST if not more. A lot of healthy bacteria grow in a filter and it helps keep the waste out through mechanical filtration.

I will be making and update on my tanks sometime soon. ^_^ I't son the list of videos I need to make.

Golden critter - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping and also can you make a new tank update? thank you :)

Golden critter - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping what if i dont have a filter in a 3 gallon tank?

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+sweet crista sure!

Hayley Thompson - 8 years ago

Thank you! My partner and I are looking to get our first fish tank, I have kept fish in the past but that was years ago! Your videos are great and I love the bettas!

Elias Varn - 8 years ago

+Hayley Thompson The bigger the tank the better, because you can do so much more with larger tanks, with more species, and more fish.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Hayley Thompson Big tanks are so exciting because there are awesome opportunities to create a more natural aquatic setting. I would suggest varied lighting.. strongest at the center and dark on the corners. It gives the tank a look of depth while also allowing fish to choose to be out of direct lamp light. I've done this in one of my smaller tanks by having my light at a diagonal vs straight across. Its a cool effect.

Hayley Thompson - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping not sure on the set up yet, but we'd love a betta as part of a community tank. We can accommodate a fairly large tank, just debating on what we'd like in it. :)

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Hayley Thompson Thats great, what kind of set-up are you planning on? Its always good to get refreshed on aquarium care when you have not been in the hobby for a while :)

FireflyGamez - 8 years ago

should i get a betta or a guppy

FireflyGamez - 8 years ago

thank you!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+FireflyGamez Hmmm... I like both but guppies are definitely easier to keep in mu opinion :P

Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago

I have 6 fish tanks! One has my 5 female bettas that I just posted a time lapse on and the other 5 have my male bettas!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Puppypop 101 Wow you have more tanks then me :P

Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago

Very helpful info!

Ren Espada Number 15 - 8 years ago

well I have 5 tanks and when I move I will be getting a koi pond so excited

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Kitty Cast And Me I know!!! IM SOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!

Ren Espada Number 15 - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping your so close to 8000 subscribers

Ren Espada Number 15 - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping your so close to 8000 subscribers

Ren Espada Number 15 - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping ya so happy

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Kitty Cast And Me A koi pond sounds so exciting!

stealthscope0635 - 8 years ago

This video was very helpful! I never knew any of this before.

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+stealthscope0635 I'm glad I could help!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

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Funny Cat - 8 years ago

Hello i have never been this early! Also this was very informational! Keep being amazing!!

Funny Cat - 8 years ago

+Creative Pet Keeping I was really surprised that I was first! Keep being amazing!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

+Funny Cat Thank you! Hehe you were first to comment :)

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