Michael, I’m sorry I’m off topic but I’ve hatched brine shrimp to feed my fish but I’m nervous because I’m worried the aquarium salt in the brine shrimp water could harm my fish. I have a 20 gallon tank with 8 guppies and 16 neon tetras. I do weekly %25 water changes (on water change Wednesday’s) and I have a 40 gallon breeder pond that’s pretty new with a dozen guppies in it so far. i know some people add aquarium salt on purpose. But how much is safe? Should I avoid feeding them live brine shrimp too often because of the salt in the water? I also feed them dried brine shrimp, flake food, and dried tubifex worms. Sorry for ranting, thank you for your time!
"I make millions". Subtle cough..."I'm fine.". LOL!!!! I love you!!!!! You are so funny!!!!!! I've learned so much from you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep it up!
I have been experimenting with Walmart LED under cabinet lights for over a year now. They cost around $9 to $14 and you can find them near the replacement light tubes. They make a separate plant led strip and the strips can link together, up to 4 of them. They are rated at 5000k if that matters to anyone but they work for my plants. The plant led one, and the standard ones, can couples together if you have multiples lights, up to 4 on 1 plug outlet max. There are even 4 ft models meant for garages for around $24 to $32 for anybody who has those huge tanks and needs cheap or emergency lighting.
Bucket tip: get a roll of wax string. tie it to the handle. when u stack them together, make sure you put the string from the top bucket into the bottom bucket when u stack which will prevent airlock and easy to pull apart. I'm sure any string will do but i like wax string.
Yeah some good tips buying power is a great way love the club idea media i like is pumice stone its basically seachem matrix but a lot cheaper also the BBQ coals are lava rock but real cheap its a little different in the UK
For the aquarium lid, I've been collecting aquarium glass panels in good condition from the ones that had cracks in them. The one negative part about doing this is that it could be tempered glass to cut it to the size you want.
I have a tip. Ebay has sellers with inexpensive multicolor led lights that even come with a remote to create color transitions. Just know the remote is a little tricky to use until you get rhe hang of it. Also, buy a programmable digital timer for the light.
Two things in regards to the buckets. First, if they are stuck grip the outer bucket between your legs and twist and pull the inner bucket, it will slide right out. Second, if you know someone who worked in a restaurant they can probably get you more free buckets than you could ever use.
Great info Mike. Thanks for the Tractor supply tip. One just opened not far from me. I used to have to go all the way to Woodstown. Gonna get me some buckets and black sand.
Wal-Mart has white 5 gal buckets also. $3.00. They come in blue also. I'm like you, I like the white because you can see the fish. Almost lost a fish when I couldn't see him. Only use white stuff now. DOLLAR TREE is great for fish tank stuff.
I worked in a greenhouse for many years and had to deal with literally thousands of 5 gal buckets. If you twist it first you should be good to go if it is still stuck tap it with a hammer. I know you like hammers so it twists and that should do it. If not beat it to death and call it a day. Take care and keep up the great work.
I got a 55 gallon with everything need to use it and a stand for 100$ we did not want to risk it leaking so we re sealed it and it has been going strong for 5 month no problems! The only thing we replaced is the lights we got Led lights.
if you go to Menards the green buckets that they have are much higher quality and stronger than the orange Home Depot ones and they're actually less than $3 I think it was like $2.78 when I bought one the other day
@@MichaelsFishRoom we will keep subscribed to that channel just in case :) In honesty I think your a born entertainer and could turn your hand to anything, I guess the biggest problem with fish is it's not as mainstream as say movies. If you ever become a movie reviewer you have your first subscriber here, would love to see you on red letter media lol
You can get the buckets to release the pressure by heating the bottom of the stack of buckets at the very bottom and about 6 inches high on the side with blow dryer. Just move the blow dryer and don't keep it on one spot too long to prevent melting. It'll take about 3 minutes of heating but the bottom will slide right off after heated.
Hi I'm new to you, but idk where you live but Ace hardware has white buckets for 4.99. I got some for my fish. I love your channel! Can't wait to see more! Thanks
Hi Michael, One that you forgot is use Sodium Thiosulfate Anhydrous to remove chlorine and Chloramine, it’s a fraction of the cost of bottled aquarium water safe. Another advantage is you know exactly what you are putting in the tank.
You get Service and sound advice typically from a business actually in the business(PETCO and other stores like it are not in the business so to speak. They are strictly after the dollar) The "Mom and Pop" whether local or online is where its at.
Hi Michael I like this video really good. Really good info I make my own lids I also use plastic jars I put ciramric rings with ply fill in it too with a air line going through it.
Great tips Michael! I didn't know about the 2\6 TSC buckets! Learn something new every day! Thanks for your time making these videos for us! .. Those bloopers 🤨🤣🤣🤣🤣
I got jumped on by a bunch of people in a local fish group on Facefook because I said that I thought most used tanks are over priced and won't pay more than $1 a gallon. A bunch of people freaked. LOL But heck! I can get new tanks for $1 a gallon if Petco is having their sale. I think the people who trashed me with bought an over priced used tank or has an over priced tank for sale.
Tip tricks and expences. I love my fish and I keep some differences in my tanks. A tip on buckets see others but 5ry an app called band it is way cool.
Looking nice and healthy big guy! Good tips, but I have to take issue with the throw the clown puke gravel. Keep it and get a tiny slingshot and peg the snowflakes with it!
I noticed your tanks have a good bit of overhang. I’m sure you’ve answered the same question before, but is this safe? I’m setting up a similar racking system using 3 2x4’s and 6 inch cinderblocks. I’d love to be able to fit more tanks like this but I’ve always heard the corners support the weight.
I'm shocked how quick your Flowerhorn is growing I want one so must the thing stopping me is I think it might get lonely I'd all so like a parrot fish do you think they could get on
There is another tip, you can use Lava rock as a biological media (especially for bigger sumps). However don't just buy the gas BBQ one as Lava rock is also used as a landscape decoration - get it at the yard!
A tip for separating buckets.......AIR!!!!! Put an air nozzle between the buckets and BAM! They pull apart with the greatest of ease. You're welcome. ;-)
Any fast food restaurant, sandwich shop, or pizza place will give you 5 gallon buckets for free if you ask nicely. They'll smell like pickles, but that shouldn't matter.
For planted tank dont buy background,works with a black garbage bag around corrugated cardboard,looks better than it sounds.Buy one of each plant to find out what thrive in your tank.
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Save money by watching fish videos so you do not buy the fish but admire it thru a screen haha
Michael, I’m sorry I’m off topic but I’ve hatched brine shrimp to feed my fish but I’m nervous because I’m worried the aquarium salt in the brine shrimp water could harm my fish. I have a 20 gallon tank with 8 guppies and 16 neon tetras. I do weekly %25 water changes (on water change Wednesday’s) and I have a 40 gallon breeder pond that’s pretty new with a dozen guppies in it so far. i know some people add aquarium salt on purpose. But how much is safe? Should I avoid feeding them live brine shrimp too often because of the salt in the water? I also feed them dried brine shrimp, flake food, and dried tubifex worms. Sorry for ranting, thank you for your time!
@@justinturner4850 bro dont worry the amount of salt in the brine shrimp does not do anything. I added salt to my 20 gallon guppy tank and its fine
I save money by breeding my own food shrimp and guppies to feed my cichlids
@@azrael7200 What kind of food shrimp?
"I make millions". Subtle cough..."I'm fine.". LOL!!!! I love you!!!!! You are so funny!!!!!! I've learned so much from you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep it up!
Thanks for watching!
Hold bottom bucket and twist the top bucket. This breaks the seal between them so you can pull them apart. Works on cups too.
Some it works on, not all for me :(
Yeah. It's not always the case. 🙁
@@Ishiisan Nope! Long time no see Ishii-San!
I have been experimenting with Walmart LED under cabinet lights for over a year now. They cost around $9 to $14 and you can find them near the replacement light tubes. They make a separate plant led strip and the strips can link together, up to 4 of them. They are rated at 5000k if that matters to anyone but they work for my plants. The plant led one, and the standard ones, can couples together if you have multiples lights, up to 4 on 1 plug outlet max. There are even 4 ft models meant for garages for around $24 to $32 for anybody who has those huge tanks and needs cheap or emergency lighting.
I use the exact same lights.....they are awesome....plants are thriving.
GREAST TIP!
yes work fine for my planted tanks, like cold white better than warm white but i dont think plants care.
Thank you for a video on an important but overlooked subject. A lot of common sense things and some that the average person wouldn’t think of!!
Glad it was helpful!
Bucket tip: get a roll of wax string. tie it to the handle. when u stack them together, make sure you put the string from the top bucket into the bottom bucket when u stack which will prevent airlock and easy to pull apart. I'm sure any string will do but i like wax string.
I have to try that!
Okay. Went and got my white buckets. Game changer!! I love them! So easy to see my snails so I can rescue them after waterchanges/gravel vac!
#TOLDYASO!.
Spin the top bucket while pulling them apart. Works all the time
I TRIED! It didn't work :(
Yeah some good tips buying power is a great way love the club idea media i like is pumice stone its basically seachem matrix but a lot cheaper also the BBQ coals are lava rock but real cheap its a little different in the UK
Thanks for the tips!
For the aquarium lid, I've been collecting aquarium glass panels in good condition from the ones that had cracks in them.
The one negative part about doing this is that it could be tempered glass to cut it to the size you want.
I drilled a tempered tank once, had throw my underwear away.
@@MichaelsFishRoom 😆 Yeah, I did the same!
I have a tip. Ebay has sellers with inexpensive multicolor led lights that even come with a remote to create color transitions. Just know the remote is a little tricky to use until you get rhe hang of it. Also, buy a programmable digital timer for the light.
Great tip!
Two things in regards to the buckets. First, if they are stuck grip the outer bucket between your legs and twist and pull the inner bucket, it will slide right out. Second, if you know someone who worked in a restaurant they can probably get you more free buckets than you could ever use.
Great Advice!
Great info Mike. Thanks for the Tractor supply tip. One just opened not far from me. I used to have to go all the way to Woodstown. Gonna get me some buckets and black sand.
Next time let me know, I pass one to our "spot"
Wal-Mart has white 5 gal buckets also. $3.00. They come in blue also. I'm like you, I like the white because you can see the fish. Almost lost a fish when I couldn't see him. Only use white stuff now. DOLLAR TREE is great for fish tank stuff.
I avoid Wal-Mart at all costs!
I worked in a greenhouse for many years and had to deal with literally thousands of 5 gal buckets. If you twist it first you should be good to go if it is still stuck tap it with a hammer. I know you like hammers so it twists and that should do it. If not beat it to death and call it a day. Take care and keep up the great work.
Thanks for the advice!
I got a 55 gallon with everything need to use it and a stand for 100$ we did not want to risk it leaking so we re sealed it and it has been going strong for 5 month no problems! The only thing we replaced is the lights we got Led lights.
Nice!
A can of compressed air (or if you have an air compressor), stick a fine tip hose or air tip between the buckets
That's a good idea!
Another Great Michaels Fishroom Video, always worth watching. Thank you Mike!
Glad you like them!
This is quality content. Subscribed.
Thanks!
Once buckets are apart you can use clothespins to keep buckets apart and still be able to stack them
idea!
if you go to Menards the green buckets that they have are much higher quality and stronger than the orange Home Depot ones and they're actually less than $3 I think it was like $2.78 when I bought one the other day
No Menards near me..... sad.
Enjoyed the video. Will you be doing any more Michael's Eats videos or have you kinda moved away from that after the heart attack?
Tanks...TBH, I am not motivated for that anymore. LOL
If I do it again, the recipies will be healthier, because that is how I cook now.
@@MichaelsFishRoom we will keep subscribed to that channel just in case :) In honesty I think your a born entertainer and could turn your hand to anything, I guess the biggest problem with fish is it's not as mainstream as say movies. If you ever become a movie reviewer you have your first subscriber here, would love to see you on red letter media lol
You can get the buckets to release the pressure by heating the bottom of the stack of buckets at the very bottom and about 6 inches high on the side with blow dryer. Just move the blow dryer and don't keep it on one spot too long to prevent melting. It'll take about 3 minutes of heating but the bottom will slide right off after heated.
That's a lot of work and I am lazy LOL
Hi I'm new to you, but idk where you live but Ace hardware has white buckets for 4.99. I got some for my fish. I love your channel! Can't wait to see more! Thanks
Thanks! TSC is 2 for $6, so $3 each!
Hi Michael,
One that you forgot is use Sodium Thiosulfate Anhydrous to remove chlorine and Chloramine, it’s a fraction of the cost of bottled aquarium water safe.
Another advantage is you know exactly what you are putting in the tank.
Thanks.
You get Service and sound advice typically from a business actually in the business(PETCO and other stores like it are not in the business so to speak. They are strictly after the dollar) The "Mom and Pop" whether local or online is where its at.
100%!
Hi Michael I like this video really good. Really good info I make my own lids I also use plastic jars I put ciramric rings with ply fill in it too with a air line going through it.
Great tip!
My tip would be that if you also have a cat to buy the Tidy Cats litter that comes in the big square plastic containers. They make dope buckets.
I don’t have a cat. Car’s are little assholes. Dogs are the superior pet.
Thanks for sharing bro. Your content is always enjoyed and appreciated. Saving them dollars one tip at a time!!! Keep em coming please!!!
Thanks! Will do!
Great tips Michael! I didn't know about the 2\6 TSC buckets! Learn something new every day! Thanks for your time making these videos for us! .. Those bloopers 🤨🤣🤣🤣🤣
Glad you like them!
Thank you for advice
You're welcome 😊
I got a 40 gallon and stand with a lid. 40 dollars. The stand is very high quality
Nice!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Michael for all you do my friend!!! love all your videos!!! your Canadian fan Tim!!!
You are very welcome
Dont ever buy big rocks from the LFS. Much cheaper at landscape yard.
Like I said! LOL
I got jumped on by a bunch of people in a local fish group on Facefook because I said that I thought most used tanks are over priced and won't pay more than $1 a gallon. A bunch of people freaked. LOL But heck! I can get new tanks for $1 a gallon if Petco is having their sale. I think the people who trashed me with bought an over priced used tank or has an over priced tank for sale.
Clearly. People over paid and are pissed at themselves.
Thanks for the tips!
Happy to help!
Tip tricks and expences. I love my fish and I keep some differences in my tanks. A tip on buckets see others but 5ry an app called band it is way cool.
Band is meh, lot's of flippers on Band. A real business will have a website or brick and mortar.
GOOD INFORMATION VIDEO :)
THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely try some of them.
Thanks for watching!
Wooooot for fish nerds!!😜😁
LOL, WOOT WOOT!
Looking nice and healthy big guy! Good tips, but I have to take issue with the throw the clown puke gravel. Keep it and get a tiny slingshot and peg the snowflakes with it!
LOL, that is a much better idea!
I'm here for the great hair compliments 😜😂 thanks for the shout out!
No problem 😊 If I ever travel again to FLA and near you, I am coming to see you at TSC!
Another great video Micheal!!! Tank you. Hehehe
Thanks again!
I noticed your tanks have a good bit of overhang. I’m sure you’ve answered the same question before, but is this safe? I’m setting up a similar racking system using 3 2x4’s and 6 inch cinderblocks. I’d love to be able to fit more tanks like this but I’ve always heard the corners support the weight.
No, it is it safe. The fact that it has been that way for 5 years always surprises me. 🤦🏻♂️
Michael's Fish Room that’s encouraging! I’ll give it a try in my fish room then. Thanks!
Nice tips! I see you have made some changes. You have Tacos tank to your left and those 20's to your right I don't remember seeing .
Nah, just a different angle
Nice to 10 list
Thanks!
I'm shocked how quick your Flowerhorn is growing I want one so must the thing stopping me is I think it might get lonely I'd all so like a parrot fish do you think they could get on
Nah....not a good idea. I feed him well!
@@MichaelsFishRoom ☹do you know if females are less aggressive and more likely to accept tank mate's
Nice one
Thanks for watching
How do you know if your fish food is going bad?
Taste it.
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Found in Seattle area Newly purchased last few weeks.
Yup
Nice!
Thanks!
Now your gonna make me get a tik tok account. Damn you. Lol
Sure am!
Arby’s and ice cream... probably not healthy. I spent the entire video watching Taco. Did you say something ?!? LOL.
LOL, not healthy and I didn't say a thing! What kind of ice cream?
I know you said you have not been in a petco in years lol
But you can pick up a new 75 or 90 50% off right now...75 is about 100 bucks
Thanks!
Taco just keeps getting more handsome.
Just like me!
@@MichaelsFishRoom I was thinking the same thing! ;)
I was just saying.....when I think HIP KIDS, I think Michael!
Exactly!
There is another tip, you can use Lava rock as a biological media (especially for bigger sumps). However don't just buy the gas BBQ one as Lava rock is also used as a landscape decoration - get it at the yard!
Old news....LOL ua-cam.com/video/_-l2VTF1w6o/v-deo.html
I have some lady on fb market that sells 7 gal bucket for a $1.00 if you want a lid its .50 extra
all but one local shop in my area SUCKS
Sorry
You forgot to put the link for the polyfill
UGH....thanks! I added it!
@@MichaelsFishRoom Awesome, I wanted to see what you used was cheaper than what I have been using. Always great to save a little money!
So you’ll be dancing to the Guppy Tango on Tic-Toc?
Drinking tea and taking pills.
Pills, anything good?
@@MichaelsFishRoom Blood pressure, blood sugar, anxiety... the usual....
Run hot water on the bucket and thay will come a part
That would make them expand.
Flip the buckets upside down and take a hammer and tap around the sides and they will slide apart
I'll try it.
Do I spy with my little eye 👁 Taco 🌮 s new tank 🤔 ? Woo-hoo 🤘😝
Nope, it WAS going to be tacos tanks, then it cracked 😢
😎
😎😆
A tip for separating buckets.......AIR!!!!! Put an air nozzle between the buckets and BAM! They pull apart with the greatest of ease. You're welcome. ;-)
I don't have an air nozzle :(
He sings on TikTok too 😱
He is a star!
@@MichaelsFishRoom 😂😂😂
don't care, will never watch it simply because he didn't pin my comment that one time, at least i never received a notification about it
@@madcat61207 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Chicken grit instead of aquarium gravel.
LOL, sounds messy.
Any fast food restaurant, sandwich shop, or pizza place will give you 5 gallon buckets for free if you ask nicely. They'll smell like pickles, but that shouldn't matter.
I like pickles.
No one gonna talk about the huge flowerhorn in the tiny tank? Okay?
No, we never talk about it.
@@MichaelsFishRoom what?
Hello to everyone who is reading this
Hello back
From Marjorie
Michael, Good Tips! But you have to stop making me laugh, it is harder to pay attention!
LOL, so sorry, not sorry.
Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips, Top Ten Tips. 😂🤣😎
That is not saying it!
My lord! i'm looking at the tanks below you in the back ground and it makes me cringe!....It shows it can be done.
Cringe?
@@MichaelsFishRoom you wouldn't think it was possible to hang a tank that much over
For planted tank dont buy background,works with a black garbage bag around corrugated cardboard,looks better than it sounds.Buy one of each plant to find out what thrive in your tank.
OK
Actually having something healthy this time. Eating Carrots and ranch while drinking a Diet Coke
Any dip?
@@MichaelsFishRoom ranch
Cheese hamburger helper
LOL, I have a friend in Japan, whose favorite food is Hamburger Helper!
Just followed you! Haha ajgdlc01