Hey Carson that royal pleco will kill every single plant in the tank their suction is two powerful for plants the plants will wither away in like 2 days
This channel is so kind and welcoming, people immediately warned him about the particle board problem and he listened and fixed the problem straight away, 10/10 communication
Don’t forget to feed your Royal Pleco. His stomach looks very sunken in. Try algae wafers or some zucchini or cucumber slices. Rubber band them to a rock so it sinks. Tanks all look great by the way man, your awesome keep it up!
It’s hard to feed them that in such a big tank with so much fish, you put the wafers in and all your fish go at it & until the pleco realize that they’re there, it’s already gone.
@@2active4u thats why i feed cucumbers and other veggies to my bristle nose pleco. It takes a while for fish to devour a cucumber, so the pleco has time to graze on it.
Quick tip: I buy my sand from Home Depot. It’s a 50lb bag for $5. I believe it’s called play sand or something to that effect and I love it. Or I also buy my sand from tractor supply which is like $10 for a 50lb bag and it’s black and it’s called black diamond blasting sand I think.
When i was looking at the tank i thought that it could use some plants! Not just in the open rocky area but behind and in front of the driftwood. Loving your vids keep it up!
Maybe you would want to look into anoxic filteration. Most bio filters just stops at the nitrates level. Of which most aquarists will have to resort to water changes to reduce the ever rising nitrates levels. In anoxic systems the nitrates are converted back to nitrogen gas by another group of bacteria which are living in very low oxygen level zones. A plenum or an undergravel filter plate should make your 125 more stable and lesser water changes. A coarse pvc netting can prevent your cichlids from digging up your substrate. My aquariums are doing great after I used the anoxic system
The particle board is fine as long as you keep it dry. Pretty much every pre built stand now is particle board unless your looking to spend at least a grand.
The power head isn’t necessary. If you want the filter to be more efficient with getting the pollution out of the gravel, all you have to do is adjust the filter intake hose so that it’s closer to the bottom gravel.
Carson, please get a red tail black shark for your 55. if not get a shark tank with 1 red tail black shark and 3 or 4 silver sharks. and also please get a school of cardinal tetras. they are like neons but the red strip goes all the way down the body. and also, you are the best UA-camr ever!
I had a love hate relationship with that filter. It worked beautifully, but would leak like mad. I kitty litter tray underneath was enough to catch little leaks before any big issues happened MOST of the time, but when she had a fit, she would tantrum hard and fast.
One thing I would advise you to add to the stand. Add 4 more 2x4's on the ends. 1 one each leg, where the front and back long runner board connects to the side pieces. That is the only weak spot you haven't addressed. In that spot the aquarium is resting its weight on the 4 screws unlike the middle that is supported. Other than that the stand looks awesome. Keep up the awesome work and enjoy watching your videos.
Carson you got me hooked!!! But please more vids just a weekly on on how the pond is doing or hints to us on how to avoid common problems in our tanks!
The stand it comes with isn’t bad because I have a 75 gallon from the same brand, made out of the same material and I’ve had it for over a year now and not a single problem
Your content is just so good! I’ve been watching for the past few months now and you’ve inspired me to get a turtle. I am in the process of ordering everything I need. Still deciding which species I want to go with. Keep up the great work! God bless.
The new tank looks great ! I was watching with my 5 yr old Grandson (He likes fish too!) & he couldnt get over how BIG that tank was - Lol ! We have two 5 gal tanks with a male betta in each. One is his & one is mine. He thought your tank was very cool ! Can't wait to see the fish in there....
Hi Carson….great job on that tank stand…..you have a great drive like I did in my younger years!!….you can get a boot and shoe tray for the bottom of the stand and then you won’t get the carpet wet!…I think two would do the trick!!….love the place o!! They are super and easy to care for..algae food they love!!….you decorate like my brain thinks….if I were a fish type, what would I love in there with me?..lol….wood grain contact paper is great, tape it to the edges of the glass using packaging tape…it comes in two widths, can trim with a razor blade…you will have hours of silent entertainment for the p.m. hours!!..I used to sit at night and watch them in dim lighting…so restful after a busy day!?..keep up the sweet habitats!! Good luck!!👍👍👍❤️talll twisted grasses in three spots will add hiding places and a natural feel for them to relax and grow also!!…super sweet…the bigger the expanse the better I sayM
Looking good. But I would only use 1 of your fine pads at a time. Once water passes through the first fine pads most of the fine particals are already caught. So just use the others as backup. Also I would trash the bio balls and pack that thing out with as much lava as you can. Biological filtration is by far the most important. Lava rock is ok but if you are feeling rich try biomome ultimate. It is very expensive but it really is good stuff. I have a 220gallon discus tank and I use it on that tank. When you have alot of expensive live stock why cheap out on the bio media.
The new tank looks amazing! I can't wait to see the cichlids in there! I love your videos they are very entertaining and Carson I see how much effort you put in each and every one of them, so for that I want to thank you. I subbed last year during the old pond videos and since then I have watched all of your videos! You even inspired me to start keeping fish and turtles! Keep it up!
That 125 is looking sick!!! Definitely needs a cave, or some bigger rocks on the right. Also maybe a few smaller rocks/stones around the base roots of the drift wood so it has that more natural feel to it :) x
Lovely tank but not sure how it will cycle that quickly.If you added a load of already cycled media from another filter but this seems pretty much a new set up.Hope your fish go ok if you add them .
Thanks this was great video n info thank you I just got a 125 gallon freshwater tank n it’s n really bad shape i have no idea what i got myself into when I received this cuz im only familiar w 20 gallons n less lol i have no idea where to start beside cleaning the heck out of it had sitting water n lots of calcium build uo
I love your videos!!! Everytime I'm anxious I watch you, thank you very much for helping me calm down. You're amazing, your aquariums are beautiful and your love for them too.
To be honest you have my dream setup, you should to a video on your turtles soon too :) and I’ve been trying to convince my dad to let me get a 40 gallon tank, I have a 20 gallon tank right now too, so that’s why :) love from wisconsin :) -Jackson
That was a fine set up and very nice video! Also, just as an opinion, if all the other fish tanks you have are healthy, you could have taken some water from them and accelerate the cycle
🤔 Those filters only pump half what they advertise. They have a tendency to leak at the gasket , I did the UV bulb and the clasp will break because they are so thin. You would do well to put the filter in a tote to catch the water when it leaks. Also keep the gasket lubed and don’t open it too much. Side note: would of been a good idea to use some clear coat after the black paint. The wood will still absorb water without it.
I would suggest more lava rock , replace the bio balls for lava rock, it’s more beneficial and cheaper, completely fill it up with small lava rock, the amount you have is too little
Thanks for watching! Hope you guys are as excited about the new tank as I am! Can’t wait to see the cichlids in here, stay tuned for that video!
You forgot the links in the description…
Hey Carson that royal pleco will kill every single plant in the tank their suction is two powerful for plants the plants will wither away in like 2 days
@@norasnewfs9290 my bad, it should be there now
Why don't you add plants in the tank!?
@@CarsonsAquatics thanks for replying!
This channel is so kind and welcoming, people immediately warned him about the particle board problem and he listened and fixed the problem straight away, 10/10 communication
He custom builds his stands. I wish I was that inclined with DIY furniture
Don’t forget to feed your Royal Pleco. His stomach looks very sunken in. Try algae wafers or some zucchini or cucumber slices. Rubber band them to a rock so it sinks. Tanks all look great by the way man, your awesome keep it up!
Sadly that is how I lost my clown pleco :(
@@NetherNinja I have a beautiful clown pleco at the moment.
It’s hard to feed them that in such a big tank with so much fish, you put the wafers in and all your fish go at it & until the pleco realize that they’re there, it’s already gone.
@@2active4u thats why i feed cucumbers and other veggies to my bristle nose pleco. It takes a while for fish to devour a cucumber, so the pleco has time to graze on it.
@@James-yv1qq exactly
First time I have heard hot cross buns played on a filter output tube, it was beautiful
I love random people
yea a bit like a trumpet too!
Lets appreciate that Carson explains every step of the process and is so helpful
PLANTS!!!! Live or fake it doesn’t matter but i would love to see some type of plant in the tank
live plants supremacy
but cichlids dont really mix with them
Because it's Cichlids tank, i would say some tall silk fake plant would be dope 😁. And maybe add some fake leaf litter too.
Quick tip: I buy my sand from Home Depot. It’s a 50lb bag for $5. I believe it’s called play sand or something to that effect and I love it. Or I also buy my sand from tractor supply which is like $10 for a 50lb bag and it’s black and it’s called black diamond blasting sand I think.
Carson, I’ve had my 125 gallon tank for over 2-3 months and my stand hasn’t collapsed at all, but everyone’s experience is different
I've had mine for 2 years and they guy who I got it from had it for 7 years and *knock on wood* it hasn't collapsed
We need more Miles content, he’s hilarious. Love the video Carson! It’s so crazy to see the fish room is coming together!
The tank looks awesome mate , cant wait to see those cichlids in their new tank ...
Some seachem stability really helps when setting up new tanks.
When i was looking at the tank i thought that it could use some plants! Not just in the open rocky area but behind and in front of the driftwood. Loving your vids keep it up!
If I die and get re-incarnated as a fish, I want to be one of yours. Keep it up dude, awesome videos!
No such thing as reincarnation, only JESUS can save you 🙏,❤
Would love to see more plants in the tank.🐠
Man this take makes me very inspired on what to do when I get older keep up the good work
Maybe you would want to look into anoxic filteration. Most bio filters just stops at the nitrates level. Of which most aquarists will have to resort to water changes to reduce the ever rising nitrates levels. In anoxic systems the nitrates are converted back to nitrogen gas by another group of bacteria which are living in very low oxygen level zones. A plenum or an undergravel filter plate should make your 125 more stable and lesser water changes. A coarse pvc netting can prevent your cichlids from digging up your substrate. My aquariums are doing great after I used the anoxic system
Out of all the "setting up" videos on UA-cam, this was by far the best I've seen.
That took long enough let’s gooo with another good video!
🤨👀 patience is key
@@Lil.Jesusita I haven’t gotten a keu
I highly recommend getting a Fluval FX6 or fx4 for the 125. They are much better than the sun sun ones.. I’ve had both filters.
Yeah the heat works great
you are the best youtuber you have inspired me to get my own cichlid tank
Paul and Carson uploaded today...... It's a banger
I WAS SO PUMPED FOR THIS!!!! have been watching your channel since 100 subs have loved your vids since!
The tank is looking awesome! I can’t wait to see the cichlids in there. Keep up the great work. You really know how to take care of things.
The particle board is fine as long as you keep it dry. Pretty much every pre built stand now is particle board unless your looking to spend at least a grand.
Im just seeing this vid now but looks totally awesome. I want to upgrade to a 125g hopefully this summer.
The power head isn’t necessary. If you want the filter to be more efficient with getting the pollution out of the gravel, all you have to do is adjust the filter intake hose so that it’s closer to the bottom gravel.
Carson, please get a red tail black shark for your 55. if not get a shark tank with 1 red tail black shark and 3 or 4 silver sharks. and also please get a school of cardinal tetras. they are like neons but the red strip goes all the way down the body. and also, you are the best UA-camr ever!
Bout to get to me a 125 gallon in a couple days thanx for the awesome setup tutorial lol
2:21 This is only the second video of his I've seen. Just found this channel today but I already love this guy 😂
I had a love hate relationship with that filter. It worked beautifully, but would leak like mad. I kitty litter tray underneath was enough to catch little leaks before any big issues happened MOST of the time, but when she had a fit, she would tantrum hard and fast.
I just discovered your channel and I love it. I absolutely enjoyed watching the setup of the 125. It is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. So exciting!
One thing I would advise you to add to the stand. Add 4 more 2x4's on the ends. 1 one each leg, where the front and back long runner board connects to the side pieces. That is the only weak spot you haven't addressed. In that spot the aquarium is resting its weight on the 4 screws unlike the middle that is supported. Other than that the stand looks awesome. Keep up the awesome work and enjoy watching your videos.
Stock it with shell dwellers those are amazing easy cichlids this tank I literally perfect for them
I your videos! I’m getting my first fish and you helped me showing how to care about them.
Carson you got me hooked!!! But please more vids just a weekly on on how the pond is doing or hints to us on how to avoid common problems in our tanks!
the best channel ever i was searching for a channel like this
The stand it comes with isn’t bad because I have a 75 gallon from the same brand, made out of the same material and I’ve had it for over a year now and not a single problem
The pleco is going to get to big for the 55, you should put him in the 125
The tank looks amazing, your cichlids are gonna love it. Can't wait to see them going into it. Keep up the good work
It feels like I’ve been waiting an eternity for this video
Your content is just so good! I’ve been watching for the past few months now and you’ve inspired me to get a turtle. I am in the process of ordering everything I need. Still deciding which species I want to go with. Keep up the great work! God bless.
The new tank looks great ! I was watching with my 5 yr old Grandson (He likes fish too!) & he couldnt get over how BIG that tank was - Lol ! We have two 5 gal tanks with a male betta in each. One is his & one is mine. He thought your tank was very cool ! Can't wait to see the fish in there....
Hello, im a big fan of you carson! And you should get a turquois cichlid
the sand is also a great bio media. the aquascape is looking nice. reminds me of iwagumi style tanks
Watching pet videos makes me want more pets
I also have that exact same thing that goes on the end of my hose to shut the water on and off.
got this and the sand at meijer.
I have that same filter. For an off brand it does great 👍
I’ve been waiting for this moment
Hi Carson….great job on that tank stand…..you have a great drive like I did in my younger years!!….you can get a boot and shoe tray for the bottom of the stand and then you won’t get the carpet wet!…I think two would do the trick!!….love the place o!! They are super and easy to care for..algae food they love!!….you decorate like my brain thinks….if I were a fish type, what would I love in there with me?..lol….wood grain contact paper is great, tape it to the edges of the glass using packaging tape…it comes in two widths, can trim with a razor blade…you will have hours of silent entertainment for the p.m. hours!!..I used to sit at night and watch them in dim lighting…so restful after a busy day!?..keep up the sweet habitats!! Good luck!!👍👍👍❤️talll twisted grasses in three spots will add hiding places and a natural feel for them to relax and grow also!!…super sweet…the bigger the expanse the better I sayM
Finally the wait is over
They should really make canister filters with an extra compartment to put a heater so u dont have to put it within the tank (like u can a sump pump).
You make putting a background on the back of a tank look so easy I always struggle 😂
Looking good. But I would only use 1 of your fine pads at a time. Once water passes through the first fine pads most of the fine particals are already caught. So just use the others as backup. Also I would trash the bio balls and pack that thing out with as much lava as you can. Biological filtration is by far the most important. Lava rock is ok but if you are feeling rich try biomome ultimate. It is very expensive but it really is good stuff. I have a 220gallon discus tank and I use it on that tank. When you have alot of expensive live stock why cheap out on the bio media.
thank you for the family friendly content
You don't understand how happy your vids make me! I am new to your channel but I am obsessed with your channel. Keep up the great work!
It's litrally 2 30 in the morning here. I and I am watching ur vids.
The fish room is looking better every video love the hard work.
hey Carson put 2 wavemakers 1 on the middle right of the tank on the filter side and the 2nd one under ur canister filter water flow
The new tank looks amazing! I can't wait to see the cichlids in there! I love your videos they are very entertaining and Carson I see how much effort you put in each and every one of them, so for that I want to thank you. I subbed last year during the old pond videos and since then I have watched all of your videos! You even inspired me to start keeping fish and turtles! Keep it up!
Really looks great! I did not realize how easy those filters are to put together until you showed us. I may have to get one now!
Carson was so energetic in this vid 🤣🤣
Nice Stand and tank...
You should totally get some bass for your pond or an redtail catfish
Good luck with your new tank, 125 gallon is a great size.
I agree with you about adding more stones to the other side.
Great video
Awesome tank!
I'm just starting to set up for a turtle and didn't understand anything about the filter system til this so thanks
I ❤️your Videos… you do this hobby right..✌🏾
That 125 is looking sick!!! Definitely needs a cave, or some bigger rocks on the right. Also maybe a few smaller rocks/stones around the base roots of the drift wood so it has that more natural feel to it :) x
I saw you on the Dodo & subscribed with all notifications. Thank you for being such a positive spirit!👏🌞💛✨🐟🐠!
Let’s go the 125 is finally getting setup
you sould go catch an bass , catfish and bluegill for your pond it would look so sick!
Lovely tank but not sure how it will cycle that quickly.If you added a load of already cycled media from another filter but this seems pretty much a new set up.Hope your fish go ok if you add them .
Love the tank man
That Aquarium is so cool
I have the same sun sun filter for my 55
Been a fan for close to 2 years now. The videos keep getting better and better. Favorite one yet!
Sweet! Carson uploads on my half birthday.
I love your videos and fish
Nice looking tank. The cichlids are gonna love it.
Thanks this was great video n info thank you I just got a 125 gallon freshwater tank n it’s n really bad shape i have no idea what i got myself into when I received this cuz im only familiar w 20 gallons n less lol i have no idea where to start beside cleaning the heck out of it had sitting water n lots of calcium build uo
I love your videos!!! Everytime I'm anxious I watch you, thank you very much for helping me calm down. You're amazing, your aquariums are beautiful and your love for them too.
To be honest you have my dream setup, you should to a video on your turtles soon too :) and I’ve been trying to convince my dad to let me get a 40 gallon tank, I have a 20 gallon tank right now too, so that’s why :) love from wisconsin :) -Jackson
my day=poop
my day when carson uploads yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
That was a fine set up and very nice video! Also, just as an opinion, if all the other fish tanks you have are healthy, you could have taken some water from them and accelerate the cycle
Awesome video Carson
Nice fishes
Sick set up mate!
Great work bro love you videos. And made me. Get a 55gallon cichlid tank with a convict and fire mouth cichlid blood Parrot
I legit just screamed seeing a new video from dis dude😂😂
Nice carpet
🤔 Those filters only pump half what they advertise. They have a tendency to leak at the gasket , I did the UV bulb and the clasp will break because they are so thin.
You would do well to put the filter in a tote to catch the water when it leaks. Also keep the gasket lubed and don’t open it too much.
Side note: would of been a good idea to use some clear coat after the black paint. The wood will still absorb water without it.
Make sure to keep up on feeding for the pleco cuz he looked a little skinny.
Another driftwood would really finish the tank off nicely!
I would suggest more lava rock , replace the bio balls for lava rock, it’s more beneficial and cheaper, completely fill it up with small lava rock, the amount you have is too little
Get you some Dragon Stone off Amazon, I believe a 15ib box is around $50. It looks really cool and it's more porous surfaces for more bacteria
You should do native fish in your pond
Good stuff, thanks Carson!
Hmm Im planning to use the stand it came with. Seen mixed reviews on them.
Pretty much a long video that I always love❤️❤️❤️