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FINALLY Adding Fish to the RIVER TANK!!!
I’m beyond excited to FINALLY add fish to the RIVER TANK! After letting it cycle for about a month and a half and carefully checking all the water parameters, everything is now perfectly balanced and ready for its new inhabitants. I decided to start with Rainbow Shiners, which are native to fast-flowing North American rivers. These little fish are absolutely stunning, especially when they reach full color-once they mature, their vibrant hues are truly breathtaking. I also chose Hillstream Loaches, native to Southeast Asia. These unique fish are perfectly adapted to high-flow river systems, and they'll serve as an excellent cleanup crew, keeping the rocks free from algae and debris. I’m thrilled to see how they all settle in! What do you think?!
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00:00 Preview
00:21 Intro
01:50 Unboxing
02:07 Hillstream Loaches
02:40 Rainbow Shiners
04:20 How to Acclimate
05:25 Adding Hillstream Loaches
06:12 Adding Rainbow Shiners
07:40 Day 2
07:54 First Feeding
08:56 Fish Enjoying New Home
10:00 Outro
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  • @politicalgarbagewater
    @politicalgarbagewater 7 годин тому

    I would have given you my whole piggy bank to have this aquarium as a kid. Nice work bro

  • @shoaibsyed2017
    @shoaibsyed2017 7 годин тому

    Always wanted to make a tank like this with similar stocking. Can't wait to see how the shiners color up!

  • @WhiteCloudAffinity
    @WhiteCloudAffinity День тому

    How have the hillstreams not climbed out? Heard they can walk up 3 inches without needing water

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 12 годин тому

      What I have gathered is that they usually only climb out when they are being picked on, the water parameters aren't right or they don't have enough places to hide and graze. Luckily their new home seems to be making them nice and happy so hopefully I shouldn't have to worry.

  • @evilone543
    @evilone543 День тому

    Yup! Very cool. Someday I’ll do a real riverscape.

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 12 годин тому

      Thank you! Definitely do it, they are so cool!

  • @Viper8168_3
    @Viper8168_3 2 дні тому

    cool tank man was waiting for this video since long , i subbed. this is actually the first time im seeing rainbow shiners , very rare thought they looked very plain and boring, but searched it up and they look really coloured up when grown. Hill stream loaches are such a perfect choice for rounded pebbles. we have schooling fish , bottom dweller but ngl it would look so awesome with an actual centerpiece fish , honey gourami, dwarfs, peaceful rams , livebearer maybe?

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks День тому

      Thank you! I'm glad you like it! Definitely! When the Rainbow Shiners are grown and colored up they are without a doubt one of the most beautiful freshwater fish! I like your suggestion on a centerpiece type fish, I'll have to keep that in mind for the future, thanks!

  • @jasongreen6834
    @jasongreen6834 2 дні тому

    Sae the hillstream loaches for the first time recently on another video, I fell in love with them. So happy to see you got some fornthid amazing tank 😮

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks День тому

      Right! Once you see the Hillstream Loaches, it's like you have to get them! Thank you and glad you enjoy the tank!

  • @VishwaSudson
    @VishwaSudson 2 дні тому

    What’s the TDS of your aquarium, and what kind of water do you use?

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks День тому

      Great question! I use RO water from my home system. I add a little aquarium salt back in to keep the TDS between 150-200!

    • @VishwaSudson
      @VishwaSudson День тому

      @@SplashTanks "Same here! I use RO water with a TDS of 150-220 for my 6-gallon tank. I’ve ordered a Betta fish too-that’s the only thing left to complete the setup! 😅"

  • @LoveWhatYouDrive
    @LoveWhatYouDrive 3 дні тому

    Nice! Can’t wait to watch! Leaving comment before watching and already know it’s gonna be fire 🔥

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 3 дні тому

      Thank you! Can't wait until they color up!

    • @LoveWhatYouDrive
      @LoveWhatYouDrive 3 дні тому

      @@SplashTanksjust finished the video. Man it’s nice set up and nice choice of fish. Quality and colors are amazing, what camera and lens are you shooting with?

  • @kmaguire7161
    @kmaguire7161 3 дні тому

    Those are great. Shiners weren't available when I was getting fish for my river tank so I went with Danio choprae. Just got some Hillstream loaches and neon blue gobies the other day though.

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 3 дні тому

      Ya they are awesome! Nice Danio choprae are really cool! I'll probably end up adding neon blue gobies at some point too!

  • @LillianFreeland-lm7oo
    @LillianFreeland-lm7oo 3 дні тому

    Omg the loaches are so cute 🥹🥹🥹🥹

  • @Fin-r3w
    @Fin-r3w 3 дні тому

    Looks amazing!

  • @Fin-r3w
    @Fin-r3w 3 дні тому

    So cool!

  • @fishinfoolz
    @fishinfoolz 3 дні тому

    Love Rainbow Shiners!

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 3 дні тому

      They are definitely one of my favorites!

  • @fishinfoolz
    @fishinfoolz 3 дні тому

    Rainbow Shiners are one of my favorites!

  • @28baseball
    @28baseball 3 дні тому

    Tank looks awesome!

  • @28baseball
    @28baseball 3 дні тому

    So cool!

  • @fish-z7n
    @fish-z7n 3 дні тому

    Sick!

  • @fish-z7n
    @fish-z7n 3 дні тому

    Love the Hillstream Loaches!

  • @grantwil-r8l
    @grantwil-r8l 3 дні тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @mtbnoob6464
    @mtbnoob6464 3 дні тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @sampur2
    @sampur2 4 дні тому

    Where did you get the blood/albino?

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks День тому

      Great question! It was a few years ago, but I got it, and many of my fish in this tank, from Tampa Bay Cichlids!

  • @NirmalActivities
    @NirmalActivities 4 дні тому

    “Pretty sure you’re the first one to ever paint an aquarium background on UA-cam! 😂🙌”

  • @jellyjenn12291
    @jellyjenn12291 4 дні тому

    this is a nice looking tank, what fish are you planning on putting in there?

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 3 дні тому

      Just posted the unboxing video! Check it out! ua-cam.com/video/yolbzZITlX0/v-deo.htmlsi=JH-d9jT9Q5XCtZr2

  • @jasongreen6834
    @jasongreen6834 5 днів тому

    Amazing tank. Absolutely beautiful

  • @LoveWhatYouDrive
    @LoveWhatYouDrive 6 днів тому

    Super cool tank and really good editing. I’m subbing. Even though I have a car channel, I own 4 tanks, a 125 gallon planted amazon angel fish community tank, 13 gallon planted orange platy tank, 10 gallon planted shrimp tank and a 5 gallon nothing yet tank, used to be planted shrimp tank. Thanks for sharing you got a new sub!

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 4 дні тому

      Thank you! And thank you for the sub! Sounds like you need to start an aquarium channel too!

    • @LoveWhatYouDrive
      @LoveWhatYouDrive 4 дні тому

      @ lol maybe in the far future for the tank

  • @MrG.Ivan76
    @MrG.Ivan76 8 днів тому

    Dave

  • @NirmalActivities
    @NirmalActivities 8 днів тому

    What’s your water source? RO or Just Tap Water?

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 4 дні тому

      I have an RO setup that I use! Makes it easy to ensure proper water parameters!

    • @NirmalActivities
      @NirmalActivities 4 дні тому

      @ “I’m also using RO water for the past year, and I haven’t had any diseases in my tank either!”

  • @NirmalActivities
    @NirmalActivities 8 днів тому

    I have nearly same tank as you!😊

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 4 дні тому

      Aren't they awesome! You should post it!

  • @MauriceMccomie
    @MauriceMccomie 9 днів тому

    This is beautiful man!!!

  • @evilone543
    @evilone543 9 днів тому

    Great setup. Love the driftwood! I would have added a lot more plants, but that’s my thing.

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 4 дні тому

      Thank you! I hear you, my other tanks have more plants, so I was going for more of a hard scape look in this one!

  • @sunny1530
    @sunny1530 10 днів тому

    Is it supposed get a lot cloudy right after u put it in then clear up slowly

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 4 дні тому

      It may get cloudy at first, but usually this is from messing/moving the debris in the filter around. Once the initial filter waste gets sucked back up you'll notice how much clearer the tank is than before!

    • @sunny1530
      @sunny1530 4 дні тому

      @ I forgot to rinse it first in excitement did 2 40% water change now it’s crystal clear

  • @brianholbrook4159
    @brianholbrook4159 11 днів тому

    is this a glass or acrylic tank ?? and/or does that make a difference in what kind of paint you use?

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 4 дні тому

      Great question! This is a glass tank! I have not attempted to paint an acrylic tank yet, but my best guess is that there would be no difference!

  • @Nettixxx
    @Nettixxx 16 днів тому

    Talking about reducing aggression while lip locking occurs behind you 😂 0:52 No hate I’m a big fan it’s just funny

  • @mtbnoob6464
    @mtbnoob6464 18 днів тому

    Great idea!

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 18 днів тому

      @@mtbnoob6464 it makes it nice and easy to rescape!

  • @fish-z7n
    @fish-z7n 18 днів тому

    Looks sick!

  • @28baseball
    @28baseball 18 днів тому

    Tank looks amazing!

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 18 днів тому

      @@28baseball thank you! I love how it turned out!

  • @fishinfoolz
    @fishinfoolz 18 днів тому

    I love how you can move them around too!

  • @Fin-r3w
    @Fin-r3w 18 днів тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @jackm9566
    @jackm9566 24 дні тому

    Beautiful., well done. River rock tanks are quite ideal for beginners. It's low maintenance and easy to change. I would swap out light colored sand for black sand. It will make the colors of the entire scape just pop.

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 21 день тому

      Thank you! One of my favorites so far! I agree, black sand does make a nice contrast!

  • @Fin-r3w
    @Fin-r3w 24 дні тому

    I'm in!

  • @28baseball
    @28baseball 24 дні тому

    Tank looks awesome!

  • @fish-z7n
    @fish-z7n 24 дні тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @mtbnoob6464
    @mtbnoob6464 24 дні тому

    Seems easy enough!

  • @HITOPAquarium
    @HITOPAquarium 24 дні тому

    well done, very beautiful tank and detailed tutorials

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 24 дні тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

  • @renclav
    @renclav 24 дні тому

    Love this, first time in a while that I've felt inspired to scape a new tank :D In regards to the clay, is there a reason you didn't use aquasoil instead? Maybe it mixes less with the sand? Think some root tabs will be needed with the inert clay. Also, the deep sand bed, how do you avoid anaerobic pockets forming?

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 24 дні тому

      Thank you! I really appreciate it! I chose not to use aquasoil because it makes the water slightly more acidic, and the fish I'm adding thrive in more neutral conditions. I do use liquid fertilizer and plan to add root tabs in the future as well. My tank is highly oxygenated, thanks to a combination of plants, a high filter turnover, a surface skimmer, and a powerhead (which I added after filming) aimed at the surface. With these measures in place, I’ve never encountered any issues in any of my tanks!

    • @renclav
      @renclav 23 дні тому

      @@SplashTanks thank you 😁 you know, I've never considered some fish might prefer neutral, excited to see the end result 🎉

  • @danielthompson3205
    @danielthompson3205 24 дні тому

    7:42 ouch, boiling water for near a minute or till soft is a better idea then fire. This applies even to PVC pipe ends. Its amazing how much the pvc become 'plyable :o

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 24 дні тому

      Absolutely, that would work really well, too!

  • @danielthompson3205
    @danielthompson3205 25 днів тому

    1:34 tip from my 12 yr old seld back in the day, fill the bucket with the running water, overflowing. Then, add slowly your chisen 'dirty' river or store brought sand/substrate. That way the -dirt- will have a chance to be washed out istead of stangnate in bucket/container cuaseing more work for you..

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 24 дні тому

      Good tip, I'll have to try it next time!

  • @cyrusrgtv
    @cyrusrgtv 25 днів тому

    So relaxing.. keep it up brother.. 🇵🇭

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 25 днів тому

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Jen-w1i
    @Jen-w1i 25 днів тому

    This is a beautiful tank! I hope we get to see it with all the critters in.

    • @SplashTanks
      @SplashTanks 25 днів тому

      Thank you! I really like how it turned out! Yes, video of fish addition coming soon!

  • @jillbastow8590
    @jillbastow8590 28 днів тому

    Looks great!