An indicator of calcium/calcium carbonate can be found by making ice from unfiltered tap water in your freezer. Put a few cubes in a clear glass, and let the ice melt. Then stir it up. If you see white particles floating in the water, that'll be calcium carbonate. The effect is like a snow globe using London tap water!
Thank you so much Alex!! And yes I'm still here just made me in the background a little bit!! These videos really help so much especially when you're a budget fish keeper just trying to do the best you can ✨🌿🐟🌿💪💥🤍
Aquatic photography is hard [full stop] You lucky guy, your Angels work overtime to present the best show of their coloration and iridescence to make you look good...even at the expense of the main topic.😂👍
Great video, I just saw the API test kit at the store has doubled in price since I bought it a year ago. Definitely will use these hacks when I run out of the test kit
It helps to check with the API tests or some sort of test strip while you learn to get the hang of it...but once you start getting good at reading the Ecology! You wont need the kits anymore
@@Fishtory not to mention they are absolutely stunning! And thank you so much for being so interactive with viewers. You're my go to UA-camr for fish and plants. You're the absolute best, thank you so much for everything you do.
@bignubles no problem. I try and read most the comments. I spent 4 hours dedicated daily to writing and aquarium Support hehe. The channel is at a size where I do miss some people now though, so If you are in need of assistance, just ask again another spot. Thanks for your support 🙏 . Cheers!
I have been on a water perimeter marathon on your channel. I have a question. When I am testing my water with test kits, what are the ideal perimeters? All I have figured out is that nitrates should never be higher than 40ppm for thriving fish. I also have a pH of 8 in my area. I have added Indian almond leaves and there is wood that is supposed to act a lot like the leafs, but I cannot remember the name. Regardless, in five months with three aquariums, I have not seen the pH go down. Do you think that's a big deal? I have bettas, ghost shrimp, all kinds of plants and snails. What should the nitrites and ammonia be kept at? You also mentioned something about ammonium? If I understand correctly, it's not something I will deal with, with my high pH? Or is it? If so, is there a test for that one? I know this is a ton of questions, but I'm overwhelmed with all the information and decided I would just ask. I have been trying to remember to go through your channel to use the Amazon links for my shopping to help you out. I really do appreciate all your videos!
The fact that you care at all... means your tank is likely very nice compared to most. For an Amazonian type waterway you would ideally want to see 4 to 10 kh and gh, a ph between 6.0 and 7.4 , temp 76-84f a TDS of 50- 250 ppm No ammonia. No nitrites and 0 to 60ppm nitrates with plants enjoying 20 to 50 ppm nitrates. Without plants, its ideal to just have 0 nitrates, nitrites or ammonia ...meaning your biological filtration is 100% effective at transforming your biological waste. Cheers!
Thank you so much for the speedy reply. We are just getting over a sickness that kicked our rears, so I'm a little slow on my end. 🥴 My pH is naturally at 8.0 in my area. I have added different things that are supposed to lower it naturally, but I do not see it budge. Do you think it's OK to just let it be as long as it never climbs? How often should a person check for pH? Does that really change much?
Thank you for this vid I stopped using testing kits years ago & have also been using my plants to suss the water parameters Of to watch your smell tank vid PS do not use testing kits since I used 4 on my tank water same time ALL of them gave different results
Super helpful. Will the sea chem Flourish kill any of my plants like the vowel, because I know not to use the sea chem excel or also called flourish excel because you said once in the video that you think that will kill the Val. Am I understanding this correctly I desperately need your help on this one.
hopefully, 0.05ppm ammonia is actually a chemical test kit which shows light green indicate 0.05ppm ... Nextly I have anubias, hornswort , javafern, Marimo Moss balls and frog bit... Are these plants effective in eating nitrates and Ammonia
.05 is probably an error. I'd say that's okay. Or you have some super accurate measuring gear. If it's .5 I'd get it below .25 though. That's about what most planted tanks run on to do the nitrogen cycle and not sicken fish
@@Fishtory hopefully, it's actually a chemical test kit which shows light green indicate 0.05ppm ... Nextly I have anubias, hornswort , javafern, Marimo Moss balls and frog bit... Are these plants effective in eating nitrates and Ammonia?
@@Fishtory it's what i have in my tank they are thriving here , but they dont have much diference from one another there was a explosion but i've controlled food for a couple days and they are now controlled , but still i think the ones who died are generating amonia on my tank .
@Felipe Bortoli yeah, try putting some broccoli or food in the tank, after dark, and wait an hour, then go back and check how many snails you truly have
God I hate ramhorn and other pest snails lol I believe the eggs they put on plants put the holes in the leaves! Trumpet are not bad but other pest snails boo ! I can't nuke them because I got mystery snails going ha ha I do find mystery snails nock the other's back but they alway seem to come back !
An indicator of calcium/calcium carbonate can be found by making ice from unfiltered tap water in your freezer. Put a few cubes in a clear glass, and let the ice melt. Then stir it up. If you see white particles floating in the water, that'll be calcium carbonate. The effect is like a snow globe using London tap water!
Ahhh wonderful tip. Thank you my friend!
Thank you so much Alex!! And yes I'm still here just made me in the background a little bit!! These videos really help so much especially when you're a budget fish keeper just trying to do the best you can ✨🌿🐟🌿💪💥🤍
Aquatic photography is hard [full stop]
You lucky guy, your Angels work overtime to present the best show of their coloration and iridescence to make you look good...even at the expense of the main topic.😂👍
Totally
I love this part of our hobby. Thank you for the information, now i gotta go stare at leaves for a few hours...
Haha have fun
I learned so much off you thanks you're the best man
Thats far too kind of you to say
Nice video! I have some yellowing on an anubias and this helps. Also, my aquarium smells like earthy dirt so all good I guess!
Incredible! you are such a scholar
Have a great day! your videos always improve my days 🦑
Great video, I just saw the API test kit at the store has doubled in price since I bought it a year ago. Definitely will use these hacks when I run out of the test kit
It helps to check with the API tests or some sort of test strip while you learn to get the hang of it...but once you start getting good at reading the Ecology! You wont need the kits anymore
Awesome info! Thanks Matey❤️🇦🇺
My canary in the coal mine is cardinal tetra, they're color change is day and night.
Very true. Great fish for that
@@Fishtory not to mention they are absolutely stunning!
And thank you so much for being so interactive with viewers. You're my go to UA-camr for fish and plants. You're the absolute best, thank you so much for everything you do.
@bignubles no problem. I try and read most the comments. I spent 4 hours dedicated daily to writing and aquarium Support hehe. The channel is at a size where I do miss some people now though, so If you are in need of assistance, just ask again another spot. Thanks for your support 🙏 . Cheers!
Loving your channel…great in-depth info…hello from Toronto Canada…❤
Thanks you so much! Hello from Seattle!
I have been on a water perimeter marathon on your channel. I have a question. When I am testing my water with test kits, what are the ideal perimeters? All I have figured out is that nitrates should never be higher than 40ppm for thriving fish. I also have a pH of 8 in my area. I have added Indian almond leaves and there is wood that is supposed to act a lot like the leafs, but I cannot remember the name. Regardless, in five months with three aquariums, I have not seen the pH go down. Do you think that's a big deal? I have bettas, ghost shrimp, all kinds of plants and snails. What should the nitrites and ammonia be kept at? You also mentioned something about ammonium? If I understand correctly, it's not something I will deal with, with my high pH? Or is it? If so, is there a test for that one? I know this is a ton of questions, but I'm overwhelmed with all the information and decided I would just ask. I have been trying to remember to go through your channel to use the Amazon links for my shopping to help you out. I really do appreciate all your videos!
The fact that you care at all... means your tank is likely very nice compared to most. For an Amazonian type waterway you would ideally want to see 4 to 10 kh and gh, a ph between 6.0 and 7.4 , temp 76-84f a TDS of 50- 250 ppm
No ammonia. No nitrites and 0 to 60ppm nitrates with plants enjoying 20 to 50 ppm nitrates. Without plants, its ideal to just have 0 nitrates, nitrites or ammonia ...meaning your biological filtration is 100% effective at transforming your biological waste.
Cheers!
Thank you so much for the speedy reply. We are just getting over a sickness that kicked our rears, so I'm a little slow on my end. 🥴
My pH is naturally at 8.0 in my area. I have added different things that are supposed to lower it naturally, but I do not see it budge. Do you think it's OK to just let it be as long as it never climbs? How often should a person check for pH? Does that really change much?
@@Fishtorywill you be live tomorrow night?
Very informative video so helpful for everyone
Great video.Thanks for sharing.Have a great day.
Thanks for tuning in
Thank you for this vid I stopped using testing kits years ago & have also been using my plants to suss the water parameters Of to watch your smell tank vid PS do not use testing kits since I used 4 on my tank water same time ALL of them gave different results
Right on
I needed this
I'm happy i could be of use
Super helpful. Will the sea chem Flourish kill any of my plants like the vowel, because I know not to use the sea chem excel or also called flourish excel because you said once in the video that you think that will kill the Val. Am I understanding this correctly I desperately need your help on this one.
Yeea it usually will kill any valesanaria species, along with a few types of crypts I've heard
Information packed video, good job.👍
Thanks
Amazing Top, Top info. X X
Thanks
Thank you so much for the great video 😊
Im so glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Years!
amazing info
Thanks
hopefully, 0.05ppm ammonia is actually a chemical test kit which shows light green indicate 0.05ppm ... Nextly I have anubias, hornswort , javafern, Marimo Moss balls and frog bit... Are these plants effective in eating nitrates and Ammonia
Yes those plants, given good lighting are fine. The hornwart is the best ...floating or stem plants eat the most
@@Fishtorynoted , how about Amazon Sword?
Which kind of aquarium light it is and what was the brand name?
It's a fluval planted plus 3.0
Test your aquarium’s water by looking at the life in it, then do the boiled cabbage test. You are father fish on speed
Is 0 Nitrite , 20 ppm Nitrate and 0.05 ppm Ammonia is fine?
.05 is probably an error. I'd say that's okay. Or you have some super accurate measuring gear. If it's .5 I'd get it below .25 though. That's about what most planted tanks run on to do the nitrogen cycle and not sicken fish
@@Fishtory hopefully, it's actually a chemical test kit which shows light green indicate 0.05ppm ... Nextly I have anubias, hornswort , javafern, Marimo Moss balls and frog bit... Are these plants effective in eating nitrates and Ammonia?
there is a visual clue in malasyan trumphets?
Maybe but its not super obvious unless they are in super soft water and shells arent forming correctly
@@Fishtory my ph is on 5 and i have a explosion in the tank =(
@@Fishtory it's what i have in my tank they are thriving here , but they dont have much diference from one another there was a explosion but i've controlled food for a couple days and they are now controlled , but still i think the ones who died are generating amonia on my tank .
@Felipe Bortoli yeah, try putting some broccoli or food in the tank, after dark, and wait an hour, then go back and check how many snails you truly have
Do i need carbonate hardness to grow plants
A little for sure
sir how to kill my planeria in the aquarium plss help me there are many
" No Planeria " find it on amazon.com that's the easiest and most targeted way....and shrimp safe
27:39 meanwhile me whose smelling ability is messed up after getting covid☺
11:40 #6 normal leave😂
Lol
God I hate ramhorn and other pest snails lol I believe the eggs they put on plants put the holes in the leaves! Trumpet are not bad but other pest snails boo ! I can't nuke them because I got mystery snails going ha ha I do find mystery snails nock the other's back but they alway seem to come back !
Could be pleco, but I only see snails on the plant!
Good point