Today I FINALLY get around to finishing changing up the 75g Shellie tank! I hope you enjoy the footage~! Fan mail can be sent to: PO box 146 Manchester PA 17345 Buy me a coffee: msjinkzd.com/about_msjinkzd/support-our-site/ Instagram @msjinkzd Website and stocklist: msjinkzd.com/stocklist/ Facebook: facebook.com/msjinkzd/ Music: Fairy Meeting by Emily A. Sprague
Rachel O'Leary Lovely video. I particularly enjoyed the end of the video as it was a perfectly soothing zen way for me to drift off to 😴 sleep. Thank you ☺️
I am having the same issue with my escargot shells. Instead of buying more shells I'm experimenting with 3D printing my own shells. I've only managed to get 2 or 3 into the tank, but the fish seem to be fine with it and tend to go for shells made with black plastic filament over white.
Those Kuhlis. I remember I bought two for my very first fish tank (a 10 gallon when I was 10), put them in and never saw them again, I thought they died. When we moved three years later and I had to take the tank apart, there were about twenty of them living under the undergravel filter, quite the surprise.
The new shells look much better than the old, green ones. The variety in coloration, size and shape give the tank a more dynamic feel, and it sure seems like the fish are enjoying the bigger shells. My best to Chris and the girls, and it is indeed looking like a great summer.
Miss Rachel, family should always come first. 🤗 You have all of your fans support sweetheart. 😍 I absolutely love the Shelly tank, the pearlescent shells are especially my favorite shells! 💞
I am glad you liked the blingy shells. I think the tank really looks good with the mix. I found out that the liquid salsas I sent for Chris were taken out because no liquids can go through Mexipost. I hope the container with dried chile corns made it through. Just grind them up and add them to your dish to ramp up the heat. tell Chris to get better and to enjoy the spicy kick.
OMG! you would have DIED- he popped a handful of the chili corns into his mouth and was like WHOA- these are HOT! LOLOLOLOLOL I was wondering if they got yanked, the box didn't appear to be opened, but there was definitely not any salsas. Thankyou SO MUCH.
You educate fellow fish keepers all of the time so don't beat yourself up about teaching everyone a bigger life lesson. Knowing what your priorities are and maintaining devotion to them is only taught through example. Good luck to you and your family and thank you for the awesome content!
Love the tank re-scape. The shells are great. Sorry you're missing out on Aqua-Shella but there will be more and family does come first. Tank-On....thanks Rachel
10:23 ”How about this one, Fran?” - "Oh, I don't know, George." - " Come on, at least have a look. It's bigger than the old one! " - "Really? Okay, maybe this one isn't so bad." thanks for the video, i always wondered what sbells were in there that they turned that color. new setup looks lovely. take care of your family and don't forget yourself in the process! ❤
I really like all the new shells! 🐚 And I'm absolutely in love with the shellies! Maybe one day I will have some of my own. The fact that you won't be at Aquashella makes me less sad that I won't be there! 😉
Love all the new shelves...hey I believe..one looking for her kid...lol the one that's in the bucket..hope you find it...yes family is important...but remember always take care of you first.
The shellies have a WOW factor now, looks great. I know you are really disappointed about not making it to Aquashella, but I agree with you, family first. There will always be another fish event, but there is only one of each member of the family, and they have to come first.
That is one of my favorite tanks, I like both the green and the new look. :) For me the key is the fish and if they are happy, and all of yours always are. :)
@@johnnyrook6371 thanks for the chuckle. It happens to me too, but the other way round; took me ages to work out that zucchini wasn't some exotic American veg. We call them courgettes on this side of the pond :)
you are so real... your videos are so much real.. you put things as it is it is more than enough for anybody to watch your videos. keep up the good work love from UAE
Good Lord, woman! As if shellies weren't challenging enough, you had to put kuhli loaches in there?! Herding cats would literally be a thousand times easier than wrangling those Wiggle Worms!
Rachel maybe this summer if you head west you can take the family to the new aquarium at the Toledo Zoo. They re did the old Buildings and have great exhibits.
The new shells look great in there. Glad you still have this second tank of shellies you seem to enjoy them as much as we do. Love the B-roll footage at the end, just beautiful.
I really hope things improve all around, maybe with the weather warming up they will, if for no other reason than things just seems better when it's warmer 😎
Wow, over 750 views in the first hour...That is awesome Rachel. I agree the decor looks so much better without the green and I absolutely love the Shellies. I am patiently waiting to start a community of them.
The new shells are lovely. Definite improvement. I keep Lamprologus ocellatus. I've had the little stinkers in a 20 gallon long for only 3 months and they already need a bigger tank. I had no idea they would make so many babies. LOL. I'm moving them to the 50 gallon I think. Although I would love to find another 33 gallon long. Hmmmmm. Family first always. Maybe you can make Aquashella Chicago. :-)
I'm just so enjoying looking at the plants in the background aquariums as you work. Everything has taken off just beautifully! They look Lush and Rich!
Those blue eyes are just gorgeous 🥰 The shells look great! I particularly like the brown and pearlescent white swirled ones you added right at the front in this video. 🥰
Those new shells are STUNNING!! I see how some of them are pointed up (opening on the side). Is there any chance you could spin a few around so we can see the back (colored) side of the shell? I loved watching your shellie tank but never had a burning desire to set one up until today. That is STUNNING!!! I love a touch of green. Hope everyone in the family has a happy & healthy week.
i do definately agree the green wasnt the most attractive, i think with the white and browns of most of these shells have it gives a really nice ... pop? that looks pretty awesome, seeing these fish makes me so one day want to have them myself
Hi Rachel Yeah, the new shells do look better and lighting up the tank it´s better that way my friend from Mikael Thumbs up for great videos lately you are doing a great job keep it up and go for it!
I love how the second they see you move near the tank they stop and drop down to the shells. So cute. I finally got a good picture of one of my red claw crabs today because the dive whenever a shadow falls over the tank lol
havent watched all the way through so this might be mentioned but thought I would share. If you put the shells high up on a shelf the fish inside will leave to go to the lower part. I usually use a scrap piece of light diffuser to put a handful of shells on for a couple days to make sure they empty out. i just hang it on 3 suction cups using the corner of the tank. 2 on one side 1 on the short end. hth (after thought) just put them on the mountain of lava rock, they will leave and head to the shell bed.
Love your little multies Fish Pimp; this tank is the inspiration for a new tank I'm cycling. Your primary aim is always to maximize the observation of natural behaviours (i.e. creating enriched environments that make fish HAPPY).
It was so hypnotic and soothing to watch this video after a hard day at work. My tension just melted away. I love seeing you work on your tanks and watching the fish interact with their environment. Great choice of music too. Thank you for sharing you passion and knowledge.
I was dramatically reminded of your shellies yesterday when I went outside and found all the fish in my 280ltr tank had died. Fed them the day before, I lost 2 ryukin gold fish and a whole bunch of endless guppies they were all doing so well. I’d love to know what I did wrong I’d had them for approx 4 mths and perform fortnighly 50%+ water changes. Very disappointing. I’m glad you are building up your Shellie’s again.
Oh my! I saw one of your older videos about quarantine tanks and you mentioned the heating, AND you mentioned discus. If you ever have time and still keep Discus, could you make a video on the care, co-inhabitants and breeding? Pleeeeze😊
we were talking about messes last week, I jinxed myself... my 15g qt saltwater tank blew a bottom seem. it was in my carpeted bedroom... ... ... I had to pull out the carpet and haven't slept caus some corals and inverts did not take the dilution very well as my ATO ran dry as well so 25gal of water an my floor... no more carpet in my house lol.
The reason a lot of shells don’t change colors is because they have a clear coat when they are sold as decorations, since escargot shells aren’t coated they change colors while breaking down
Even if they're not the most attractive in the tank anymore, they still are a pretty green. Maybe dry them up and make a wall hanging for outside? Or a wind chime for the Bog garden? Pulverize them for the chickens? I dunno, they're pretty and still in good condition. lol
There is a much easier way to make sure you get all the shellies out of their shells! Shellies cannot stand being at the top of the tank! I built a platform out of egg crating that suspends the shells about 3 inches below the waterline. The shellies will eventually swim out of their shells and find out they are at the top of the tank. They will swim to the bottom of the tank and find a new shell to live in. I usually leave the shells overnight and remove them the next day.
I mostly prefer nano fish like boraras, Microdevario, small danios like CPD, killifish and small Apistos like Borellii but you've really managed to pique my interest in these little rascals. The "must have urge" is starting to itch
I’m so sad I won’t get to see you at Aquashella in TX, my boss at work scheduled me during my PTO, even with 3 months notice....so I can’t leave to go even tho I bought a ticket. I wish I could’ve gotten to meet you in person, love your videos as always!
Hi Rachel, Can you tell me what food that was that you attached to the glass? I need that 😄. You’re Shellie’s are blushing! I just love their pink cheeks!
What lovely species is that cruising the surface of the shellies? Is it a cyprichromis? ...and what are some smaller contenders for their role if you set up the Shellies in a smaller tank?
Looks good 👍. Have you ever seen any reel issues with anamorphic bacteria in deep substrate? I have 6 tanks with deep sand substrate and never seen any issues.
Today I FINALLY get around to finishing changing up the 75g Shellie tank! I hope you enjoy the footage~!
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Rachel O'Leary Lovely video. I particularly enjoyed the end of the video as it was a perfectly soothing zen way for me to drift off to 😴 sleep. Thank you ☺️
I am having the same issue with my escargot shells. Instead of buying more shells I'm experimenting with 3D printing my own shells. I've only managed to get 2 or 3 into the tank, but the fish seem to be fine with it and tend to go for shells made with black plastic filament over white.
nice looking tank
Those Kuhlis. I remember I bought two for my very first fish tank (a 10 gallon when I was 10), put them in and never saw them again, I thought they died. When we moved three years later and I had to take the tank apart, there were about twenty of them living under the undergravel filter, quite the surprise.
You do always pick the perfect ambient, spacey/underwater-esque music for these videos.
You'll will be missed. Family is the most important. You take care. Hope to meet you in the future. 😘😘
The new shells look much better than the old, green ones. The variety in coloration, size and shape give the tank a more dynamic feel, and it sure seems like the fish are enjoying the bigger shells. My best to Chris and the girls, and it is indeed looking like a great summer.
Miss Rachel, family should always come first. 🤗 You have all of your fans support sweetheart. 😍
I absolutely love the Shelly tank, the pearlescent shells are especially my favorite shells! 💞
Yeah, the new shells do look better. Brighten up the tank. Love the Shellie tank!
I am glad you liked the blingy shells. I think the tank really looks good with the mix. I found out that the liquid salsas I sent for Chris were taken out because no liquids can go through Mexipost. I hope the container with dried chile corns made it through. Just grind them up and add them to your dish to ramp up the heat. tell Chris to get better and to enjoy the spicy kick.
OMG! you would have DIED- he popped a handful of the chili corns into his mouth and was like WHOA- these are HOT! LOLOLOLOLOL I was wondering if they got yanked, the box didn't appear to be opened, but there was definitely not any salsas. Thankyou SO MUCH.
Also, when I went to mexico last year, I tried to bring home salsas and dulce de leche, adn they all got taken :( Was a very sad day!
I’m not a cichlid person but I am fascinated by shellies!!
You educate fellow fish keepers all of the time so don't beat yourself up about teaching everyone a bigger life lesson. Knowing what your priorities are and maintaining devotion to them is only taught through example. Good luck to you and your family and thank you for the awesome content!
You made me get into shellies, and they are awesome fish to keep, super simple and super rewarding. May the Force be with you.
Those shells Mark sent are beautiful - I'm jealous. And the gratuitous footage was fabulous!
The new shells with the mother of pearl sheen are gorgeous.
Love the tank re-scape. The shells are great. Sorry you're missing out on Aqua-Shella but there will be more and family does come first.
Tank-On....thanks Rachel
Yeahhhhh 😄😄😃😃😃😃😆😆 shelles are back 😁😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😊 I'm super happy again. Keep going Rachel ✌️
it looks so much better with the new shells. really love this tank as it's great to see the fish behave as they would in the wild
Omg Shellie tank is giving me life with the new shells!!!♥️
Moving on up! Those are gorgeous shells - I'm sure they'll enjoy them once they get over the disruption.
I like the new shells but will miss the Emerald city. Green is my favorite color. Great video as always!!
I left quite a few! :)
Love the Shellies! You are awesome , Rachel.
love the music at the end. It was so relaxing.
Shells are awesome, I agree that not all green shells are bad looking but this ratio is muuuuch prettier
very good, I love refreshing my aquariums every now and then, I think its good to do a large clean up once a year of a new setup
Oh man those shells are awesome. Their new diggs look great. Nice one!!
Those new shells are amazing!
Love the new shell additions definitely look 100% better than all the discoloured green ones
I love watching your video before going to sleep. soothes the mind
glad to hear it!
10:23 ”How about this one, Fran?” - "Oh, I don't know, George." - " Come on, at least have a look. It's bigger than the old one! " - "Really? Okay, maybe this one isn't so bad."
thanks for the video, i always wondered what sbells were in there that they turned that color. new setup looks lovely. take care of your family and don't forget yourself in the process! ❤
Shellies are so stinking cute! I could watch them all day long!
Wow those are some nice looking shells!
I really like all the new shells! 🐚 And I'm absolutely in love with the shellies! Maybe one day I will have some of my own.
The fact that you won't be at Aquashella makes me less sad that I won't be there! 😉
This made me want shellies so much more
Awesome new shells, also bad ass pants
ha, thanks!
Love all the new shelves...hey I believe..one looking for her kid...lol the one that's in the bucket..hope you find it...yes family is important...but remember always take care of you first.
I found it!! Just took a few hours of being patient, lol
love the new shells
What a beautiful difference. I love these fish.
I totally love this tank!! I loved the improvements you made! I throughly enjoyed this video!
The shellies have a WOW factor now, looks great. I know you are really disappointed about not making it to Aquashella, but I agree with you, family first. There will always be another fish event, but there is only one of each member of the family, and they have to come first.
That is one of my favorite tanks, I like both the green and the new look. :) For me the key is the fish and if they are happy, and all of yours always are. :)
I used a torch against the shell when I was trying to finding one of my shell dwellers
I thought you were mean at first but then I remembered that "torch" means "flashlight" in British.
@@johnnyrook6371 thanks for the chuckle. It happens to me too, but the other way round; took me ages to work out that zucchini wasn't some exotic American veg. We call them courgettes on this side of the pond :)
Take care of your family for sure.
Family and health come first. The new shells look amazing!
you are so real... your videos are so much real.. you put things as it is it is more than enough for anybody to watch your videos. keep up the good work love from UAE
Sending prayers and love...the shellies tank looks awesome.
Good Lord, woman! As if shellies weren't challenging enough, you had to put kuhli loaches in there?! Herding cats would literally be a thousand times easier than wrangling those Wiggle Worms!
Rachel maybe this summer if you head west you can take the family to the new aquarium at the Toledo Zoo. They re did the old Buildings and have great exhibits.
Awesome. It's been awhile since I have been out that way
The new shells look great in there. Glad you still have this second tank of shellies you seem to enjoy them as much as we do.
Love the B-roll footage at the end, just beautiful.
Oops, can't edit on my phone... meant to add that I really enjoy those Shellies.
Haha I actually really like the green shells! They look like copper with a patina.
The new scape is gorgeous!! I especially love the green shells left scattered throughout, such a great accent without being completely overwhelming 💕
Love love the shells!. It makes me want to start a tank of shellies
I really hope things improve all around, maybe with the weather warming up they will, if for no other reason than things just seems better when it's warmer 😎
Wow, over 750 views in the first hour...That is awesome Rachel. I agree the decor looks so much better without the green and I absolutely love the Shellies. I am patiently waiting to start a community of them.
The new shells are lovely. Definite improvement.
I keep Lamprologus ocellatus. I've had the little stinkers in a 20 gallon long for only 3 months and they already need a bigger tank. I had no idea they would make so many babies. LOL. I'm moving them to the 50 gallon I think. Although I would love to find another 33 gallon long. Hmmmmm.
Family first always. Maybe you can make Aquashella Chicago. :-)
Yes, the new shells are gorgeous where as before had too much green with the old shells, in my opinion. I hope your husband is doing much better.
I'm just so enjoying looking at the plants in the background aquariums as you work. Everything has taken off just beautifully! They look Lush and Rich!
Those blue eyes are just gorgeous 🥰
The shells look great! I particularly like the brown and pearlescent white swirled ones you added right at the front in this video. 🥰
Those new shells are STUNNING!! I see how some of them are pointed up (opening on the side). Is there any chance you could spin a few around so we can see the back (colored) side of the shell? I loved watching your shellie tank but never had a burning desire to set one up until today. That is STUNNING!!! I love a touch of green. Hope everyone in the family has a happy & healthy week.
We will be sad not to see you but I think I speak for most of us (your fans) when I say family first.
thanks- I am pretty bummed to miss it, but gotta do what you gotta do :(
I hope you leave a couple of the green shells, just for a hint of color. 😊
Awesome ,awesome, awesome. The new shells fit perfectly with the fish. Definitely my favourite aquarium of yours.
i do definately agree the green wasnt the most attractive, i think with the white and browns of most of these shells have it gives a really nice ... pop? that looks pretty awesome, seeing these fish makes me so one day want to have them myself
Hi Rachel Yeah, the new shells do look better and lighting up the tank it´s better that way my friend from Mikael
Thumbs up for great videos lately you are doing a great job keep it up and go for it!
I love your top. I need to get some sheer items for myself. Good job changing the shells.
ironically i bought that top and it was red- washed it once and it became sheer. Decided I was ok with that!
@@RachelOLeary That shirt switched majors. 🤣.
It should have been undeclared!!
I love how the second they see you move near the tank they stop and drop down to the shells. So cute. I finally got a good picture of one of my red claw crabs today because the dive whenever a shadow falls over the tank lol
havent watched all the way through so this might be mentioned but thought I would share. If you put the shells high up on a shelf the fish inside will leave to go to the lower part. I usually use a scrap piece of light diffuser to put a handful of shells on for a couple days to make sure they empty out. i just hang it on 3 suction cups using the corner of the tank. 2 on one side 1 on the short end. hth
(after thought) just put them on the mountain of lava rock, they will leave and head to the shell bed.
i tried that, and the fish said nope
@@RachelOLeary stubborn little shi...
Love your little multies Fish Pimp; this tank is the inspiration for a new tank I'm cycling. Your primary aim is always to maximize the observation of natural behaviours (i.e. creating enriched environments that make fish HAPPY).
It was so hypnotic and soothing to watch this video after a hard day at work. My tension just melted away. I love seeing you work on your tanks and watching the fish interact with their environment. Great choice of music too. Thank you for sharing you passion and knowledge.
I was dramatically reminded of your shellies yesterday when I went outside and found all the fish in my 280ltr tank had died. Fed them the day before, I lost 2 ryukin gold fish and a whole bunch of endless guppies they were all doing so well. I’d love to know what I did wrong I’d had them for approx 4 mths and perform fortnighly 50%+ water changes. Very disappointing. I’m glad you are building up your Shellie’s again.
So sorry to hear it :(
Hope any problem with your family are better soon and keep up with the videos.
Oh my! I saw one of your older videos about quarantine tanks and you mentioned the heating, AND you mentioned discus. If you ever have time and still keep Discus, could you make a video on the care, co-inhabitants and breeding? Pleeeeze😊
Omg... *soooooo* much better!!! ;)
we were talking about messes last week, I jinxed myself... my 15g qt saltwater tank blew a bottom seem. it was in my carpeted bedroom... ... ... I had to pull out the carpet and haven't slept caus some corals and inverts did not take the dilution very well as my ATO ran dry as well so 25gal of water an my floor... no more carpet in my house lol.
Kind of mean, but I love seeing them dive down in fear when you make an unexpected move haha
The tank looks awesome. I'm fascinated with these 🐟 fish.
Thank you for sharing.
The reason a lot of shells don’t change colors is because they have a clear coat when they are sold as decorations, since escargot shells aren’t coated they change colors while breaking down
Love your channel
😍I want shellies again 😭
My favorite tank of yours !!! I cant wait to buy some shellies from Rift to Reef ! And cannot wait to see you there ! Gorgeous tank !
How did you know to wait until I returned home from shopping to post today’s video?
Thanks so much for sharing your time with us.
Even if they're not the most attractive in the tank anymore, they still are a pretty green. Maybe dry them up and make a wall hanging for outside? Or a wind chime for the Bog garden? Pulverize them for the chickens? I dunno, they're pretty and still in good condition. lol
I will use them for something- not sure what yet!
@@RachelOLeary LOVE it! Best to you and your Fam.
Love the rehaul.
Positive.
super 👍
There is a much easier way to make sure you get all the shellies out of their shells! Shellies cannot stand being at the top of the tank! I built a platform out of egg crating that suspends the shells about 3 inches below the waterline. The shellies will eventually swim out of their shells and find out they are at the top of the tank. They will swim to the bottom of the tank and find a new shell to live in. I usually leave the shells overnight and remove them the next day.
I tried that and my fish said fu
I'm looking for shellis a while now
I mostly prefer nano fish like boraras, Microdevario, small danios like CPD, killifish and small Apistos like Borellii but you've really managed to pique my interest in these little rascals. The "must have urge" is starting to itch
careful- its a slippery slope. Also, don't look into atypical miniaturization of fish or a whole new can of worms is opened up.
to be honest, family and health comes 1st, there will be others you can get to and show off your skills and knowledge
The new shells look better, green isn't bad but that green was weird
They seem like the shyest aquarium fish out there.
I’m so sad I won’t get to see you at Aquashella in TX, my boss at work scheduled me during my PTO, even with 3 months notice....so I can’t leave to go even tho I bought a ticket. I wish I could’ve gotten to meet you in person, love your videos as always!
I am so sorry. If it hadn't been life or death around here, I wouldn't have missed it. I am truly needed at home. My apologies
Rachel O'Leary well that’s a relief I’m not missing you then!!
I feel like I know the Shellie’s. Keep up with your videos
where do you get the background music of your videos? loving every second of it
I listen to hours of copyright free music on the UA-cam create tab and save them to use
Hi Rachel, Can you tell me what food that was that you attached to the glass? I need that 😄. You’re Shellie’s are blushing! I just love their pink cheeks!
What lovely species is that cruising the surface of the shellies? Is it a cyprichromis? ...and what are some smaller contenders for their role if you set up the Shellies in a smaller tank?
Yes, cyprichromis leptosoma. Many folks like to combine giant danios or even rainbows with shellies.
@@RachelOLeary excellent. I was thinking Bedotia geayi or the like. :-)
@Rachel O'Leary:
I'am in *_looooove_* with those Yellow-Tail Sardine Cichlids! Do they go good anything else besides other Shelly's?
Have you found a way to remove the green color from the old shells, maybe heating them?
Looks good 👍. Have you ever seen any reel issues with anamorphic bacteria in deep substrate? I have 6 tanks with deep sand substrate and never seen any issues.
I haven't but I dont use sand much
My neolamprolugus multifasciatus have little black dots on their heads
I love the combo of the multis and leptosoma! What’s the smallest tank you could could them together in, would you say??
For the leptisoma, 55g