Do you prefer wave makers over bubbles, or visa versa? I find its difficult to have both because wave makers will suck up the bubbles and create like a million micro bubbles lol Whats your experience? Share it below! And don't forget to subscribe 👉 ua-cam.com/users/kavemanaquatics
I have two bumpers but now I want to transfer to a wavemaker instead I have a 60 gallon tank and at the same time my water is not moving but that's not the reason why I want one I just supposed to have a wave maker I'm somewhat I don't feel my tank is getting enough oxygen my tank is kind Overstock also I just before I have a wave maker
This man is the KING. I’ve had a tank for a year and a half and it’s never quite been what I want to be. Better believe she’s dialed in now. Thanks brother
This guy seriously covers all topics and explains everything to-the-t. There are other videos explaining things but just dont cover the things you need or just dont explain well. KaveMan is the best. He started me off with all the basics and how to setup a tank but also understand how a cycle works and what needs to be done.
Best Video on UA-cam for wavemaker placements. I’m not a beginner and have to say this video breaks it down for anyone to understand no matter how long you’ve been in the hobby. 💯👌🏼
Oh. My. God. This video has been a GODSEND…. I upgraded my tank and a few of my fish have been gasping at the top of the tank for hours and I’ve tried EVERYTHING. Stupidly in my head I figured having the wave maker on the opposite side of the filter intake would create more oxygen, then I watched this, moved the wave maker to the other side of the tank and just like that NO GASPING FISH! Thankyou for this, your videos are so helpful!!!
@@KaveManAquatics If I had a small 3 gallon tank with one betta would I need a airstone/wavemaker if it has a filter? I haven’t gotten a fish yet but I’m thinking about it.
As a beginner getting into this hobby, words can’t express how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you so much and I can’t wait to follow you in this journey! Buying my wave makers thanks to you 💯
Thats awesome! I love comments like this, my entire purpose is to help beginners get started! I remember how hard it was to find good info when I started. So I'm glad I could help!! 😊
Decided to switch from gravel to sand about a month ago and I don’t regret. Replaced it with Quikrete Playsand and added four wave makers. The Hygger double head blows from the left to the right and two less powerful, one on each side at the bottom, blows to the left creating that nice flow. Despite having some decorations in the tank, I can barely see fish waste sitting on the bottom. And as you said, the constant flow will keep these serial killers distracted. I’ve learned a lot from your vids. Thanks for the tips, Kev.
My pleasure bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Yo Kev, I watched this video a couple of months ago for the first time. I kept saying for weeks I was gonna buy a wavemaker for my 29 gallon tank. Ive always had an issue with tiny little particles floating around in my tank despite using a Fluval 206 canister filter. My intake is on the left like you point out in this video. I finally bought a small 580GPH wavemaker last week from Amazon. I installed it that evening above the left side intake. By morning.....my tank was CRYSTAL CLEAR!!!!!! Thank you so much for this video and the information you are providing. You prove to me why I love the fish hobby everytime I watch one of your videos. Always informative and your tanks are beautiful to watch. Keep making videos. Please.
@@KaveManAquatics my tank is so clear I decided to buy my fish buddy 2 of these wavemakers for their 55 gallon aquarium. I'm gonna set it up exactly like you have in your video with one pointing up and one pointing down on either side. I'm excited to see how their tank is gonna come out after running these for a few days. Thanks again.
Lol... I've been on here typing all kinds of ways to position my wave makers, intake and outtake... And BAM, here is KaveMan to the rescue.. 👍👍... Great video and explanation Brotha... I'm all set for my 75g... . I've subscribed to your channel, positive vibes ✌️.
Thank you so much. I have used a wave maker incorrectly for too long. It does not come with instructions so I am very excited to do this the right way!!!
Bro your channel has recently become my absolute favorite on UA-cam. I was gifted a 75 and 55 gallon cichlids setup with canister filters, wave makers,lights, stands the whole works and probably 30 grown African cichlids and I’ve been binge watching your videos to learn about the more advanced equipment. Thank you so much for all the advice and knowledge!
Man i really appreciate your quality videos. I can’t believe you don’t have over a million subscribers. Helping me out so much. I just switched from a standard hob filter to a sponge filter thanks to your other video and now I just ordered a wave maker from Amazon. I also ordered the temp controller!
I've been keeping an an aquarium(s) longer than you've been breathing, but YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH!!!! Especially important to me is the 'why' of doing a thing. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you!!!
I purchased a wave maker because of your advice! Now I know to put it on the SAME side as my filter intake, and why. Another benefit of the wavemaker? It keeps the the debris stirred up as I'm removing water during a change. And like you said, I turn off the filter as I don't want it doing the job I'm already doing. So thankful for all the great, instructional videos you create. My fish love you too ♡!
Thanks all great advice you give, one of the best on here. I have just got a wavemaker and was unsure about the position, so again, thanks for this advice.
I’m relatively knew to the hobby. I have a 100gal tank with 5 koi. I followed your advice and placed the wave maker as you suggested and I can see the flow of the water and my intake is doing it’s job. Great channel, señor!
Kev im jcurrently setting up a new tank after a 20 year break in the hobby, ive been watching and enjoying your informative videos, thanks so much for taking the time & effort to record, edit & post these vids... cheers
@KaveManAquatics Haha ! .... I've already downloaded the buildr app, it seems great so far ... I'm still cycling my tank, it's a slow process, lol .... a quick question for you Kev, how many GPH wave maker(s) would you recommend for 90gal tank, tidal 110 & eventually Geophagus & Blue Acara stocked tank Cheers
Thank you. The video was extremely helpful. I purchased everything that you mentioned in your video. I have two questions: Where exactly did you place your wavemakers on the glass horizontally (i.e. middle, towards the back, towards the front)? Second, where is the best place to place the filter intake on the left side?
Hi there!! I have a 50 gallon aquarium tank that my mother gave me and in it I have a Penguin Pro 375 filter, a warmer and an Aqua Clear 50 gallon pump. Do I have the right equipment? Also where do I place the filter? Left/right side or middle for best result? What else do I need? Beginner. Thank you.
Hey Kev. I kept fish when I was younger and I came back to the hobby in the last year. I’m going to be honest, I thought that a wave maker was a gimmick. But, since I got one, I can’t believe how clear my water is and how little comes out of the substrate when I do my maintenance. Thanks for everything man.
You are the most helpful, accurate and understanding UA-camr for fish and aquariums in the hole internet and I've seen them all for years! You are the best! Even now after two years you teach me things I've done wrong and correct them like this for the position of the wavemakers in the tank!❤️
@KaveMan Aquatics Hey Kev. This is a really informative video and it makes absolute sense I can’t thank you enough. I would definitely consider a wavemaker, as I know that water agitation is essential for my pleco only tank and the more water agitation the better. I do have a question, I have noticed that my airstone set up has stopped my plecos from shooting bubbles through their gills and swimming upwards for more oxygen. My question is, do I ditch the airstones and switch to a wavemaker or could I use a wavemaker as an additional? Should I also use a wavemaker that is optimised for my tank size or could I just straight up go with a 1500 gallons per hour?
Don't know your tank size so cant say if 1500 gph would be good for you. But make sure the wave maker allows your guys to still swim where they'd like. Yes you can use both the wave maker and the airstone but you may run into a micro bubble problem. The wave maker will blow those airstone bubbles around the tank...Normally after adding a wave maker it provides sufficient surface agitation for oxygen transfer and you wont even need the airstone anymore.
Hi, just a quick question, my intake is bottom left, but the outtake is on the top right hand side, facing the intake, if I place the wavemaker as per your description, won't they be fighting each other? Should I put it below the outtake? Or do I need to move the outtake to the middle of the tank and face it right? Thanks
Sweet info.... thanks a lot!! I have a aquarium from a friend and it had a filter. Than another friend had gifted me with a new filter so just for making sure the water it's better cleaned I've set that one up . Now I know how to best place the second filter !! Super glad .
@@KaveManAquatics, I binge on whatching your materials in here while I do a water change. There are things to understand about better cleaning my planted 30 galon tank. When I finish it I have a lot of debris floating in the water.
I’ve just added my wave makers and I’m finally happy that my fish are acting how they should be. Thank you so much for explaining it all so well 😁😁😁 I just need to get some poly fil now and some of them bead things to add to my fluval 307 filter then I will be all done. I’ve also cut my feeding in half too. All thanks to you man.
Great video as always. I use a combo of a sump return on 1 side and bubbler on the non return side. Reason being I dont like my fish blowing around the tank with a wavemaker, especially as they are small South American cichlids currently. The sump return side blows the poop to the left side of the tank as its positioned close to the glass which causes surface agitation and flows to the bottom of the tank after hitting the glass (150 gal aquarium) so at least I only have 1 corner to vac. Keep up the great work!
Do you ever turn the wave makers off? I have them positioned as you described... it's making a great circular flow, but I wonder if I am stressing the fish with all of the current now. Do they get tired? Should I hook them up to my light timer maybe? Thanks, man! I have had fish for 15 years and have learned more by discovering your channel. You've re-energized my love for the hobby. You are great at what you do!
Thank you! I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful. I keep my wavemakers on 24/7 and only turn them off for feeding time. If you think about them being in the wild, there's always a current, day and night 😊
I just stumbled across your channel because I'm starting a 55 gal corner tank with a single oscar. It's my first go at sand for a substrate and watched your video about vacuuming it. Wow! You explain every step so clearly and fully! Thank you for all of the awesome content. Your chiclids are beautiful!
Thank you bro! Glad you found the videos helpful! Here’s a great playlist for beginners that should be helpful as well - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
i added a wave maker today and had this video handy. Thank you. My intake is on the right, looking at the tank. Its a 125g reb blood parrot tank with a feather fin catfish. 7 in total, canister filter and black sand with amazon swords.
I followed your advice in my 75. I have two of the sun sun wave makers. I put one near the top of the water above my fx6 intake and put one near the bottom on the other side. I face the output towards the right. I also have a tidal 110 in the middle of the tank and a large sponge near the right front corner. I hope I did it right lol! The fish seems to love all of the flow!😃
Hi had to show you this! got this from a forum with chilids tanks! Hi there! Welcome to the forum! I have never heard of a fish that actually needs carbon. I think you may be mistaking filter cartridges (carbon) with filter media. Most aquarists don't use cartridges (carbon) because they are only active for 4 weeks and need to be replaced if you actually want activated carbon in your filter. Most people only use it if they are trying to rid a tank of medication or strong oders, ect. Filters do need filter media, you are absolutely right about that. Fish need the media in a filter because it allows nitrifying bacteria to grow, which eats the toxins fish produce and keeps your water safe. But, filter media consists of many things other than carbon. A good example is sponge. Many aquarist ditch the filter cartridge's because the carbon serves them no purpose and replace it with sponge or something similar for the bacteria to grow on. Fish don't actually need the carbon itself, but need the bacteria that grows on cartridges and other types of filter media. :D
@@KaveManAquatics nothing to do with your video all the utube videos show using a canister where they have bio, sponge, and the carbon layered I always understood you needed carbon in your filter
oh ok, no carbon is always an optional thing, never necessary. With or without carbon it shouldnt change your cleaning schedule. And you never want to really clean your bio-media, just rinse it in tank water if you have to. If you are a beginner I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Wow such a simple fix that my 30 gallon long looks even better. I had my wave maker at the opposite end and I just stopped using it because it only lifted the detritus and made it float. Thank you so much man.
Awesome videos, no clue how much you’ve helped me. Made a rookie mistake with my first wave maker not realizing I was using a 1600 gph in my 20 gallon. 🤦🏾♂️ Now I have a more appropriate 95 gph pond pump that I rigged with foam to angle towards the surface. I have a hang on back filter and the water flows out towards the front of the tank. I was wondering where would I properly place my pump. I also have a sponge filter on the opposite side. Thanks again for all the help. And may your water be forever crystal clear!
Just a thought have to say I search for YOUR videos if I need info. You are awesome with breaking everything down and totally easy to listen to. Thank you, please keep it up!✌
i always prided mysel on having a clean tank my substrate looks spotless ...but added a wavemaker to my 6ft tank and the detritus that was blown into the water column was insane ,bits of courgette id never even seen before appeared from nowhere lol within an hour the tank was ridiculously clear ....gonna add another smaller one on the bottom at the other side now
Brilliant video! I've been thinking about adding a wavemaker to increase flow in my tank but was unsure about positioning. You just cleared that doubt for me and explained the how's and why's. Thank you!
Can’t express how helpful your channel has been! Got my kid one of those small glo fish starter kits & I’m the one slowly becoming obsessed 😂 I wish I would have came across your videos much sooner! Would bubbles/waves be necessary in a 5 gal? Thank you for sharing your knowledge brotha! 👏🏽
I have had African Cichlids for Years, but recently started upgraded to much larger tanks and adding fish. Your videos have changed the game! VERY Educational and Valuable information! You are a great presenter as well Thank You 🙏🏽 - Def want to support you…going to buy some of your shirts.
I love watching your blood parrot in the background. He’s a character! You’ve taught me a whole heap with this hobby. Thanks so much for simplifying everything. What’s the black and white striped fish? He’s shaped a bit like the blood parrot. I’ve not seen them before!
Hey brother, I’ve learned a lot of your channel! Thanks for these vids, keep it up! Question: if I have 2 filters in the tank, shouldn’t I put both intakes on the same side? So I can have the right direction with 2 wave maker?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You have a new subscriber. I have learned a LOT from your videos in the week I have been watching them. My son wants fish for his birthday. My biggest goal is to keep them ALIVE. lol 😅 luckily we have set up the tank and we have been waiting for me to get things just right before introducing our new friends. 🥰
I have a question. We brought 5 goodish home yesterday. My 2 big ones died over night. I do have some bubbles on the surface but it is NOT creating a foam. The bubbles are popping and the water seems fine chemically. I do use test strips. Since my fish died. I will be doing a 30% tank cleaning. Is there anything I should do to help my other 3 fish survive until the weekend when I can get them tank mates? We HAD 2 TETRA AND 3 DANIO glofish. Do you have any recommendations?
There’s a few Important factors that come before oxygenation like tank cycling. Test your water parameters and make sure your tank is cycled, if not your fish won’t last long. The test strips aren’t the best, you should go with an API master test kit, it’s more accurate and you’re going to always need that in this hobby anyway. Yes do a water change and then test your water. I have a great video on using the master test kit inside this playlist...but when you get a chance you should watch as many videos in the playlist as you can. Will definitely be helpful to beginners in the hobby 😁 ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
This is perfect i was starting to wonder where i needed to place the one i just ordered, just not sure how id be able to change the direction the water comes out of my filter. I just have to hope this will not affect the baby fish i have as i im afraid they might get sucked in the wave maker.
I love your videos and they helped me so much in setting up my 75 gallon cichlid tank... I have wave makers on the way... I assume it's the same set up for a hang on filter?? Thanks in advance and keep making these great videos
Hey Kev, No disrespect. I work in the drinking/wastewater industry and we commonly use aeration diffusers in the MBRs and Sludge tanks. Aeration (oxygenation) of the water is not by bubbles popping on surface, breaking surface tension. When we design diffusers (bubblers) for these huge tanks, our calculations for the aerobic bacteria tanks rely on two main variables 1. Contact time 2. Total air flow. If you're running bubbles, the deeper you set them in the tank, the more oxygen transfer there is (increased contact time). If you put the bubbles near the surface of the water, you will have much less oxygen transfer because of the reduced contact time of the bubble as it raises through the water. A powerhead, just cycles the water through the tank at a faster speed where the oxygen is at the top of the tank. It works great in our application vs. bubbles, but that isn't practical for MBRs in wastewater plants.
I like how you don't look at your tank when you're trying to make a video. Seriously, I see people doing that and I don't think it's professional. Awesome video, Brotha!
How should I change my set up? I have 20 gallons long tank with live and fake plants, 7 mollies, 4 corydoras and one pleco. A fluval aquaclear 20 power filter and an air pump. I really need a better understanding of sponge filter. I also have two questions: 1) Are the sponge filter and two wave makers enough? 2) Should I substitute the fakes plant with live ones? Btw you made me change from gravel to sand… way easier too clean and better natural view for all them. Thanks always for the videos you make! They are very helpful! I’m actually doing the treatment you suggested for ammonia spike. Hopefully it works. Not feeding them for 1 week and hopefully seeing results!
Excellent video. I no longer do bottom vacuuming by applying this trick. My big aquariums are up to 3 feet deep so this saves a lot of maintenance work. I use very little substrate on top of a simulated rock bottom mat too providing for less detritus on the bottom.
Good evening. I just recently came across your page. I would like to say thank you for the excellent content, clear and concise method of presenting the content and excellent content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with beginners and those in the game for a while.
Do you prefer wave makers over bubbles, or visa versa? I find its difficult to have both because wave makers will suck up the bubbles and create like a million micro bubbles lol Whats your experience? Share it below! And don't forget to subscribe 👉 ua-cam.com/users/kavemanaquatics
So the Wave Maker goes on the side where the filter takes in the garbage into the canister but it goes at the top right
Roy Stevenson You got it! It will pull water towards it from the bottom where the flow will pass right by your filter intake!
I have two bumpers but now I want to transfer to a wavemaker instead I have a 60 gallon tank and at the same time my water is not moving but that's not the reason why I want one I just supposed to have a wave maker I'm somewhat I don't feel my tank is getting enough oxygen my tank is kind Overstock also I just before I have a wave maker
@@KaveManAquatics okay so I will put it at the top towards the intake another question if I put it at the will it suck up the sand
@@roystevenson1297 no but it might push sand away from it causing some hills
This man is the KING. I’ve had a tank for a year and a half and it’s never quite been what I want to be. Better believe she’s dialed in now. Thanks brother
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
This guy seriously covers all topics and explains everything to-the-t. There are other videos explaining things but just dont cover the things you need or just dont explain well. KaveMan is the best. He started me off with all the basics and how to setup a tank but also understand how a cycle works and what needs to be done.
Appreciate you taking the time to leave that positive feedback bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊💪
Best Video on UA-cam for wavemaker placements. I’m not a beginner and have to say this video breaks it down for anyone to understand no matter how long you’ve been in the hobby. 💯👌🏼
Thanks for that feedback bro! Highly appreciated! 😁💪
Oh. My. God.
This video has been a GODSEND…. I upgraded my tank and a few of my fish have been gasping at the top of the tank for hours and I’ve tried EVERYTHING. Stupidly in my head I figured having the wave maker on the opposite side of the filter intake would create more oxygen, then I watched this, moved the wave maker to the other side of the tank and just like that NO GASPING FISH! Thankyou for this, your videos are so helpful!!!
My pleasure! Glad I could help!! 😁
@@KaveManAquatics If I had a small 3 gallon tank with one betta would I need a airstone/wavemaker if it has a filter? I haven’t gotten a fish yet but I’m thinking about it.
Hey brotha new to the hobby and your videos have helped me a lot I appreciate it keep doing your thing
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@@michaeljdt9235 OK?... Lol tf your point?
As a beginner getting into this hobby, words can’t express how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you so much and I can’t wait to follow you in this journey! Buying my wave makers thanks to you 💯
Thats awesome! I love comments like this, my entire purpose is to help beginners get started! I remember how hard it was to find good info when I started. So I'm glad I could help!! 😊
In a 125ga tank what size heater do you need
The placement of the wavemaker made such a huge difference in my cichlid tank ... thank you.
Awesome, Glad I could help! 😊
Added a wave maker to my 75 last night and today my tank is so freaking clear! Great info and explanation!!!
Awesome! Glad I could help 💪
Decided to switch from gravel to sand about a month ago and I don’t regret. Replaced it with Quikrete Playsand and added four wave makers. The Hygger double head blows from the left to the right and two less powerful, one on each side at the bottom, blows to the left creating that nice flow. Despite having some decorations in the tank, I can barely see fish waste sitting on the bottom. And as you said, the constant flow will keep these serial killers distracted. I’ve learned a lot from your vids. Thanks for the tips, Kev.
My pleasure bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Love his clarity in speach. Direct, no bs. Answers the questions as my mind analysis develope uncertainty
Yo Kev, I watched this video a couple of months ago for the first time. I kept saying for weeks I was gonna buy a wavemaker for my 29 gallon tank. Ive always had an issue with tiny little particles floating around in my tank despite using a Fluval 206 canister filter. My intake is on the left like you point out in this video. I finally bought a small 580GPH wavemaker last week from Amazon. I installed it that evening above the left side intake. By morning.....my tank was CRYSTAL CLEAR!!!!!! Thank you so much for this video and the information you are providing. You prove to me why I love the fish hobby everytime I watch one of your videos. Always informative and your tanks are beautiful to watch. Keep making videos. Please.
That is awesome bro!! Glad you decided to pull the trigger and now you’ve gotten that crystal clear water!! So glad I could help! 😊💪
@@KaveManAquatics my tank is so clear I decided to buy my fish buddy 2 of these wavemakers for their 55 gallon aquarium. I'm gonna set it up exactly like you have in your video with one pointing up and one pointing down on either side. I'm excited to see how their tank is gonna come out after running these for a few days. Thanks again.
Thanks a lot man I was really scared to start up my first saltwater tank. The wave maker was the only thing I was worried about. Interesting!!!!
No problem, Glad I was able to help 😊
Lol... I've been on here typing all kinds of ways to position my wave makers, intake and outtake... And BAM, here is KaveMan to the rescue.. 👍👍... Great video and explanation Brotha... I'm all set for my 75g... . I've subscribed to your channel, positive vibes ✌️.
Jermaine T. Campbell, Sr. I remember back when I was doing the same thing! Lol Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for subscribing! 👍👍
Thank you so much. I have used a wave maker incorrectly for too long. It does not come with instructions so I am very excited to do this the right way!!!
Glad I could help! 😁
Bro your channel has recently become my absolute favorite on UA-cam. I was gifted a 75 and 55 gallon cichlids setup with canister filters, wave makers,lights, stands the whole works and probably 30 grown African cichlids and I’ve been binge watching your videos to learn about the more advanced equipment. Thank you so much for all the advice and knowledge!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Man i really appreciate your quality videos. I can’t believe you don’t have over a million subscribers. Helping me out so much. I just switched from a standard hob filter to a sponge filter thanks to your other video and now I just ordered a wave maker from Amazon. I also ordered the temp controller!
Thank you very much for all the videos. I watched each one of the videos and finally got my 55 gallon tank set up correctly without loose of fish.
That is awesome to hear!! So glad I could help! 😊
Got a wavemaker after watching this, so informative !
Cool, glad I could help! 😊
I've been keeping an an aquarium(s) longer than you've been breathing, but YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH!!!! Especially important to me is the 'why' of doing a thing. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you!!!
Thank you sir! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
I purchased a wave maker because of your advice! Now I know to put it on the SAME side as my filter intake, and why. Another benefit of the wavemaker? It keeps the the debris stirred up as I'm removing water during a change. And like you said, I turn off the filter as I don't want it doing the job I'm already doing.
So thankful for all the great, instructional videos you create. My fish love you too ♡!
Thats awesome! Thanks for that positive feedback Daniela, Glad I could help! 😊
Thanks all great advice you give, one of the best on here. I have just got a wavemaker and was unsure about the position, so again, thanks for this advice.
Glad I could help! 😊
Thank you so much for doing this video. I’m going to try and move my wave maker to the filter side and see what happens 👍
Great! It’ll definitely help in getting more detritus to find your filter intakes.
I just got my 1st wave maker today. I'm excited about setting it up. Thanks Bruh!!!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
I’m relatively knew to the hobby. I have a 100gal tank with 5 koi. I followed your advice and placed the wave maker as you suggested and I can see the flow of the water and my intake is doing it’s job. Great channel, señor!
Thank you! Glad I could help 😁 FYI, those Koi are going to need a much bigger tank soon. 💪
@@KaveManAquatics for sure. We’re having a new home built and having a 1000 gallon koi pond built as well.
Thank you...that was the best explanation I’ve seen. 🥰🥰
No problem, glad I could help! 😊
You were clear as your water! Thanks. Great vid.
Thanks, Glad it was helpful!
Man man man I appreciate you what a helpful tip my fish are alot more active and more happy now (Wave maker) 💯💯💯
Awesome! Glad I was able to help! 😊💪
Kev im jcurrently setting up a new tank after a 20 year break in the hobby, ive been watching and enjoying your informative videos, thanks so much for taking the time & effort to record, edit & post these vids...
cheers
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
@KaveManAquatics
Haha ! .... I've already downloaded the buildr app, it seems great so far ... I'm still cycling my tank, it's a slow process, lol .... a quick question for you Kev, how many GPH wave maker(s) would you recommend for 90gal tank, tidal 110 & eventually Geophagus & Blue Acara stocked tank
Cheers
@@AlgaeWhisperer Go with the 1600 GPH I have in my shop. Search “wave maker” in the shop - linkpop.com/kavemanaquatics
Just put one in my tank and immediately saw results Cleaner tank and fish swimming around more. Thanks for all your advice
My pleasure bro, love to hear results like this! Thanks for sharing 😁💪
Love these very informative videos as I am a new fish keeper and I have learned a lot from them. Thank you! 😊 You’re a funny guy also!!
Awesome! Thank you! Here's a great playlist for beginners that should be helpful as well - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Thank you. The video was extremely helpful. I purchased everything that you mentioned in your video. I have two questions: Where exactly did you place your wavemakers on the glass horizontally (i.e. middle, towards the back, towards the front)? Second, where is the best place to place the filter intake on the left side?
My top wave maker is in the middle, bottom one is in the back. Great question. My filter intake is on same side as top wave maker.
Hi there!!
I have a 50 gallon aquarium tank that my mother gave me and in it I have a Penguin Pro 375 filter, a warmer and an Aqua Clear 50 gallon pump. Do I have the right equipment? Also where do I place the filter? Left/right side or middle for best result? What else do I need? Beginner. Thank you.
Great video man!!
Glad you liked it! 😊
Hey Kev. I kept fish when I was younger and I came back to the hobby in the last year. I’m going to be honest, I thought that a wave maker was a gimmick. But, since I got one, I can’t believe how clear my water is and how little comes out of the substrate when I do my maintenance. Thanks for everything man.
Glad I could help change your mind on the benefits of a wave maker! 😁💪 Welcome back!
You are the most helpful, accurate and understanding UA-camr for fish and aquariums in the hole internet and I've seen them all for years! You are the best! Even now after two years you teach me things I've done wrong and correct them like this for the position of the wavemakers in the tank!❤️
I really appreciate that! Thank you bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful! 💪
@KaveMan Aquatics Hey Kev. This is a really informative video and it makes absolute sense I can’t thank you enough. I would definitely consider a wavemaker, as I know that water agitation is essential for my pleco only tank and the more water agitation the better. I do have a question, I have noticed that my airstone set up has stopped my plecos from shooting bubbles through their gills and swimming upwards for more oxygen. My question is, do I ditch the airstones and switch to a wavemaker or could I use a wavemaker as an additional? Should I also use a wavemaker that is optimised for my tank size or could I just straight up go with a 1500 gallons per hour?
Don't know your tank size so cant say if 1500 gph would be good for you. But make sure the wave maker allows your guys to still swim where they'd like. Yes you can use both the wave maker and the airstone but you may run into a micro bubble problem. The wave maker will blow those airstone bubbles around the tank...Normally after adding a wave maker it provides sufficient surface agitation for oxygen transfer and you wont even need the airstone anymore.
Hi, just a quick question, my intake is bottom left, but the outtake is on the top right hand side, facing the intake, if I place the wavemaker as per your description, won't they be fighting each other? Should I put it below the outtake? Or do I need to move the outtake to the middle of the tank and face it right? Thanks
I just left this exact comment now, I can't move the return pipe anyway else in the tank apart from where it is in the right hand corner
Awesome advice! I just upgraded to a 5 foot tank for my African’s and got the wave maker so this was great to learn 🙌
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
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Great information. Clean, crisp, not to much detail and not to little. If you wanna know how to setup water circulation, this is a good video.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
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Say brother man. Took your advice on this method for my 150 gallon mbuna tank. Working excellent! Thanks again! ✊🏼
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Sweet info.... thanks a lot!! I have a aquarium from a friend and it had a filter. Than another friend had gifted me with a new filter so just for making sure the water it's better cleaned I've set that one up . Now I know how to best place the second filter !! Super glad .
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@@KaveManAquatics, I binge on whatching your materials in here while I do a water change. There are things to understand about better cleaning my planted 30 galon tank. When I finish it I have a lot of debris floating in the water.
didn't even know there was such a thing as a wavemaker. i'm learning a lot! thanks!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
This was extremely clear! I was so confused on where to place it
Glad it was helpful! 😊
I’ve just added my wave makers and I’m finally happy that my fish are acting how they should be. Thank you so much for explaining it all so well 😁😁😁 I just need to get some poly fil now and some of them bead things to add to my fluval 307 filter then I will be all done. I’ve also cut my feeding in half too. All thanks to you man.
Thanks a ton for this video. I was struggling with mine and following your video. It was fixed.
I’m new here, and agreed- forget about the silly little bubbles! I was concerned about the positioning and you came up, appreciate your help KaveMan.
Thanks man! Put one in my tank and couldn’t believe the stuff floating around that was “hidden”!! And my cichlids are calmer too!
Just got my wave maker on your suggestion. Thanks. Your videos are very helpful
Glad I could help
Kev. Ur awesome. I almost put the wave on opposite side. Ur vids really help me as a beginner.. keep the content comin. Thanks alot
Thanks bro! Will do!
I'm a noob with the wave maker and I was doing it all wrong! Thank you for this!
Glad I could help! 😊
Thanks for the video I got a 55 gallon tank and watching you I've learned so much everyday bcuz of you much appreciated.
My pleasure! 😊💪 Glad I could help!
Great video as always. I use a combo of a sump return on 1 side and bubbler on the non return side. Reason being I dont like my fish blowing around the tank with a wavemaker, especially as they are small South American cichlids currently. The sump return side blows the poop to the left side of the tank as its positioned close to the glass which causes surface agitation and flows to the bottom of the tank after hitting the glass (150 gal aquarium) so at least I only have 1 corner to vac. Keep up the great work!
This was just what i needed! Thank you for the explanation about the circular motion and using multiple examples! I’ll be watching this again 👍❤️
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Thank you for this! Fixed my wave maker today!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Do you ever turn the wave makers off? I have them positioned as you described... it's making a great circular flow, but I wonder if I am stressing the fish with all of the current now. Do they get tired? Should I hook them up to my light timer maybe? Thanks, man! I have had fish for 15 years and have learned more by discovering your channel. You've re-energized my love for the hobby. You are great at what you do!
Thank you! I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful. I keep my wavemakers on 24/7 and only turn them off for feeding time. If you think about them being in the wild, there's always a current, day and night 😊
Appreciate your passion and care for this!
Thank you bro! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!
I just stumbled across your channel because I'm starting a 55 gal corner tank with a single oscar. It's my first go at sand for a substrate and watched your video about vacuuming it. Wow! You explain every step so clearly and fully! Thank you for all of the awesome content. Your chiclids are beautiful!
Thank you bro! Glad you found the videos helpful! Here’s a great playlist for beginners that should be helpful as well - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
@@KaveManAquatics thank you! I'll be binge watching!
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Got my Sunsun yesterday and the Freesea is coming tomorrow. Thanks for the advice Mr KaveMan!
My pleasure!
I’ve been thinking about a wavemaker for my tank. Good info and clear explanation on placement in this video. Thanks 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks I'm a beginner but your channel is making it easier for me to keep fish
I moved my spray bar after watching this video and now my sand us immaculate. All the waste is moved down to the filter intake. Thank you.
Thank you for all your videos! They are extremely helpful! 🤓
Glad you like them!
i added a wave maker today and had this video handy. Thank you. My intake is on the right, looking at the tank. Its a 125g reb blood parrot tank with a feather fin catfish. 7 in total, canister filter and black sand with amazon swords.
Glad it was helpful! Your parrots will love the flow 😊
Will a wave maker be good for a 10 gallon tank . I found one at the pet store but the smallest they have is for a 20 gallon.
I followed your advice in my 75. I have two of the sun sun wave makers. I put one near the top of the water above my fx6 intake and put one near the bottom on the other side. I face the output towards the right. I also have a tidal 110 in the middle of the tank and a large sponge near the right front corner. I hope I did it right lol! The fish seems to love all of the flow!😃
Thank you so much for the instructions! Everything you showed is easy and very logical, now I have a clue!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
I’ve learned more from this channel than most others combined
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Hi had to show you this! got this from a forum with chilids tanks!
Hi there! Welcome to the forum!
I have never heard of a fish that actually needs carbon. I think you may be mistaking filter cartridges (carbon) with filter media. Most aquarists don't use cartridges (carbon) because they are only active for 4 weeks and need to be replaced if you actually want activated carbon in your filter. Most people only use it if they are trying to rid a tank of medication or strong oders, ect. Filters do need filter media, you are absolutely right about that. Fish need the media in a filter because it allows nitrifying bacteria to grow, which eats the toxins fish produce and keeps your water safe. But, filter media consists of many things other than carbon. A good example is sponge. Many aquarist ditch the filter cartridge's because the carbon serves them no purpose and replace it with sponge or something similar for the bacteria to grow on. Fish don't actually need the carbon itself, but need the bacteria that grows on cartridges and other types of filter media. :D
I totally agree with this…why did you have to show it to me? Did I say something contradicting in the video?
@@KaveManAquatics nothing to do with your video all the utube videos show using a canister where they have bio, sponge, and the carbon layered I always understood you needed carbon in your filter
Without carbon how often do you need to clean the sponges or the bio?
oh ok, no carbon is always an optional thing, never necessary. With or without carbon it shouldnt change your cleaning schedule. And you never want to really clean your bio-media, just rinse it in tank water if you have to.
If you are a beginner I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
@@KaveManAquatics I've watched alot of your videos they are definitely helpful! But how often do the sponges have to be cleaned?
After 3 months in the hobby after watching your videos I'm already on tank #5
lol, yea that happens to the best of us! congrats 😊
Wow such a simple fix that my 30 gallon long looks even better. I had my wave maker at the opposite end and I just stopped using it because it only lifted the detritus and made it float. Thank you so much man.
Glad it helped 😊💪
did you use 2 wave makers for your 30 gallon? did you buy the SunSun 800 GPH
Awesome videos, no clue how much you’ve helped me.
Made a rookie mistake with my first wave maker not realizing I was using a 1600 gph in my 20 gallon. 🤦🏾♂️
Now I have a more appropriate 95 gph pond pump that I rigged with foam to angle towards the surface. I have a hang on back filter and the water flows out towards the front of the tank. I was wondering where would I properly place my pump. I also have a sponge filter on the opposite side.
Thanks again for all the help. And may your water be forever crystal clear!
Just a thought have to say I search for YOUR videos if I need info. You are awesome with breaking everything down and totally easy to listen to. Thank you, please keep it up!✌
I appreciate that bro, glad you're finding the channel helpful!
i always prided mysel on having a clean tank my substrate looks spotless ...but added a wavemaker to my 6ft tank and the detritus that was blown into the water column was insane ,bits of courgette id never even seen before appeared from nowhere lol within an hour the tank was ridiculously clear ....gonna add another smaller one on the bottom at the other side now
The beauty of the wave maker! 😁 Glad I could help!
Brilliant video! I've been thinking about adding a wavemaker to increase flow in my tank but was unsure about positioning. You just cleared that doubt for me and explained the how's and why's. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
You damn sure help me in this hobby bro appreciate you!!
My pleasure bro! 😁💪
Very informative. Thank you.
Can’t express how helpful your channel has been! Got my kid one of those small glo fish starter kits & I’m the one slowly becoming obsessed 😂 I wish I would have came across your videos much sooner! Would bubbles/waves be necessary in a 5 gal? Thank you for sharing your knowledge brotha! 👏🏽
Glad to hear you're finding the channel helpful 😊 Your filter may be causing enough surface agitation but adding an airstone wouldnt hurt
Lol I literally adjusted my wave maker and said thanks Kev! Like you could hear me. But thanks for having so many quick reference videos we can go to
Lol, I did! 🤣🤣🤣
@@KaveManAquatics 😆
I have had African Cichlids for Years, but recently started upgraded to much larger tanks and adding fish. Your videos have changed the game! VERY Educational and Valuable information! You are a great presenter as well Thank You 🙏🏽 - Def want to support you…going to buy some of your shirts.
Thats awesome! I appreciate you John. So glad you've been finding the channel helpful 😁💪
Ty so much for the info. The way you explain things is awesome keep up the good work!
I love watching your blood parrot in the background. He’s a character! You’ve taught me a whole heap with this hobby. Thanks so much for simplifying everything. What’s the black and white striped fish? He’s shaped a bit like the blood parrot. I’ve not seen them before!
Glad you've been finding the channel helpful! He's a Polar blue Parrot, a hybrid.
Hey brother, I’ve learned a lot of your channel! Thanks for these vids, keep it up!
Question: if I have 2 filters in the tank, shouldn’t I put both intakes on the same side? So I can have the right direction with 2 wave maker?
You can, but with wave makers in the right place, you dont have to. The intakes can be on opposite sides while wavemakers handle the flow of water.
Im thinking about starting my first aquarium and youve help me so much. How dont you have more subs???? Keep up the good work man
Awesome! Glad I could help get you started. I don't know but the subs have started coming in quick 😊😊
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You have a new subscriber. I have learned a LOT from your videos in the week I have been watching them. My son wants fish for his birthday. My biggest goal is to keep them ALIVE. lol 😅 luckily we have set up the tank and we have been waiting for me to get things just right before introducing our new friends. 🥰
Awesome, thank you! Glad you've been finding the channel helpful! 😁
I have a question. We brought 5 goodish home yesterday. My 2 big ones died over night. I do have some bubbles on the surface but it is NOT creating a foam. The bubbles are popping and the water seems fine chemically. I do use test strips.
Since my fish died. I will be doing a 30% tank cleaning. Is there anything I should do to help my other 3 fish survive until the weekend when I can get them tank mates? We HAD 2 TETRA AND 3 DANIO glofish. Do you have any recommendations?
@@KaveManAquatics glofish***
There’s a few Important factors that come before oxygenation like tank cycling. Test your water parameters and make sure your tank is cycled, if not your fish won’t last long. The test strips aren’t the best, you should go with an API master test kit, it’s more accurate and you’re going to always need that in this hobby anyway.
Yes do a water change and then test your water. I have a great video on using the master test kit inside this playlist...but when you get a chance you should watch as many videos in the playlist as you can. Will definitely be helpful to beginners in the hobby 😁 ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
thanks!! you explained it really well!
Thanks, glad I could help 😊
This is perfect i was starting to wonder where i needed to place the one i just ordered, just not sure how id be able to change the direction the water comes out of my filter. I just have to hope this will not affect the baby fish i have as i im afraid they might get sucked in the wave maker.
THIS IS SO COOL, NOW I WANT ONE ( mostly because I think I need one) THANKS I UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING YOU SAID!! AGAIN, THANKS!!!!!!!!!
My pleasure bro! 😁💪
Down to a science. Love the content bro. Very informative 👏 👌
Thanks bro! Glad you’re enjoying the channel
I found your explanation as clear as you tank. Thanks
HAHA, Thank you!! 😊
I love your videos and they helped me so much in setting up my 75 gallon cichlid tank... I have wave makers on the way... I assume it's the same set up for a hang on filter?? Thanks in advance and keep making these great videos
Good question! I’m curious too
I've came to UA-cam for your advice as I'm new to this. Thanks for all you do brother 💙💪
My pleasure! 😊 Here's a great playlist if you're a beginner - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
@@KaveManAquatics U Tha man bro 💙💪
Thanks a bunch for all the helpful videos you make bro! Great for beginners like me who wanna step up our tank set up.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
This is a very well done and simply explained lesson for beginners like me. Thank you!
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
Kev, you’re the man.
Always address my questions and concerns with well thought out videos.
Keep up the good work my man.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Hey Kev, No disrespect. I work in the drinking/wastewater industry and we commonly use aeration diffusers in the MBRs and Sludge tanks. Aeration (oxygenation) of the water is not by bubbles popping on surface, breaking surface tension. When we design diffusers (bubblers) for these huge tanks, our calculations for the aerobic bacteria tanks rely on two main variables 1. Contact time 2. Total air flow. If you're running bubbles, the deeper you set them in the tank, the more oxygen transfer there is (increased contact time). If you put the bubbles near the surface of the water, you will have much less oxygen transfer because of the reduced contact time of the bubble as it raises through the water. A powerhead, just cycles the water through the tank at a faster speed where the oxygen is at the top of the tank. It works great in our application vs. bubbles, but that isn't practical for MBRs in wastewater plants.
I like how you don't look at your tank when you're trying to make a video. Seriously, I see people doing that and I don't think it's professional. Awesome video, Brotha!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
How should I change my set up? I have 20 gallons long tank with live and fake plants, 7 mollies, 4 corydoras and one pleco. A fluval aquaclear 20 power filter and an air pump. I really need a better understanding of sponge filter. I also have two questions:
1) Are the sponge filter and two wave makers enough?
2) Should I substitute the fakes plant with live ones?
Btw you made me change from gravel to sand… way easier too clean and better natural view for all them. Thanks always for the videos you make! They are very helpful! I’m actually doing the treatment you suggested for ammonia spike. Hopefully it works. Not feeding them for 1 week and hopefully seeing results!
Been a fish hobbyist for years yet never knew about the wave maker lol will definitely buy
Awesome, glad I could help!
Excellent video. I no longer do bottom vacuuming by applying this trick. My big aquariums are up to 3 feet deep so this saves a lot of maintenance work. I use very little substrate on top of a simulated rock bottom mat too providing for less detritus on the bottom.
That’s awesome, this definitely helps in less frequent vacuuming. Glad I could help. 😊
Good evening. I just recently came across your page. I would like to say thank you for the excellent content, clear and concise method of presenting the content and excellent content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with beginners and those in the game for a while.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁