DUUUUUUUUDE!! The last 4 seconds are killing me. Don't. Rinse. the Plants!! They are excellent growing surface for Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, and Nitrospira, massively beneficial bacteria that convert waste ammonia into harmless nitrite. Bass are high waste producers, and the tap water killing off millions of bacteria is going to cause an ammonia surge for days every time you do it. Please if you must "clean" your plastic plants, just give them a wipe with a cleaning sponge while still inside the tank.
High-quality ceramic bio-media still has a significantly larger surface area (for microbes to colonize) than comparable plastic products, so if these were being used in the filter, I don’t think it would matter if the plants were being washed with tap water. I would also assume that the sandbed would also have a higher surface area than the plastic plants, though I haven’t seen much research into this.
Gus still needs a bigger tank. Also if you do care for that fish I would suggest replacing those fake plants with real ones and make the tank look more natural by adding driftwood, stones and live plants.. This not only provides a much better looking environment for that animal but also will help the water quality.
@@Stinkybartenderwell, it’s a wild animal and it needs a lot of space and a lot of maintenance compared to a normal pet fish. In fact, bass probably shouldn’t be kept because they need a pond to thrive
@@Stinkybartender I will not stop but thank you for asking politely. Just because gus is surviving in the tank does not mean it is the best place for him. This is no surprise seeing a comment such as you're from misinformed and un knowledgeable people such as yourself. Thank you.
Yes, I've seen bass kept in a fish tank. It was the size of a medium goldfish though. It was also in a tank that had to be at least 60 gallons. You'd probably want a very big tank if you're going to keep a pet bass in one.
We have a small pond in our back yard. One year, my husband was cleaning it out, and he found a small bass! We built the pond and have been the only people to live in the house…we have no idea where the bass came from😂
I had a interesting encounter yesterday. Around a year ago I caught a tiny 1 inch brook trout and now he is living in a 150 gallon take in my room. He i around 2 1/2 inches now and yesterday I went to the store to restock my tackle box and decided to buy my Brookie some mealworms to snack on. And when the register asked me if I was bout to go fishing I told he they are for my trout and he immediately asked me if I was copying the Gus the bass guy.
No there ain’t no way you actually did that to the plants. Decorations are great surfaces for beneficial bacteria which keeps Ammonia and Nitrate levels down making your tank safe, you only need to complete water changes to take out nitrates and other waste. Don’t waste you time cleaning the plants like that.
DUUUUUUUUDE!! The last 4 seconds are killing me. Don't. Rinse. the Plants!! They are excellent growing surface for Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, and Nitrospira, massively beneficial bacteria that convert waste ammonia into harmless nitrite. Bass are high waste producers, and the tap water killing off millions of bacteria is going to cause an ammonia surge for days every time you do it. Please if you must "clean" your plastic plants, just give them a wipe with a cleaning sponge while still inside the tank.
Or clean in dirty tank water from water changes
@@DIM_ICE yessir!
They weren’t real plants 😂
@@HughWoo that is not relevant, but thanks for playing
High-quality ceramic bio-media still has a significantly larger surface area (for microbes to colonize) than comparable plastic products, so if these were being used in the filter, I don’t think it would matter if the plants were being washed with tap water. I would also assume that the sandbed would also have a higher surface area than the plastic plants, though I haven’t seen much research into this.
Did he just wash beneficial bacteria off? It’s killing me.😅
yup 🤣
Canada
Gus still needs a bigger tank. Also if you do care for that fish I would suggest replacing those fake plants with real ones and make the tank look more natural by adding driftwood, stones and live plants.. This not only provides a much better looking environment for that animal but also will help the water quality.
Bro stop trying to lecture this man. He knows how to take care of his pet
@@Stinkybartenderwell, it’s a wild animal and it needs a lot of space and a lot of maintenance compared to a normal pet fish. In fact, bass probably shouldn’t be kept because they need a pond to thrive
@@Stinkybartender I will not stop but thank you for asking politely. Just because gus is surviving in the tank does not mean it is the best place for him. This is no surprise seeing a comment such as you're from misinformed and un knowledgeable people such as yourself. Thank you.
Yes, I've seen bass kept in a fish tank. It was the size of a medium goldfish though. It was also in a tank that had to be at least 60 gallons. You'd probably want a very big tank if you're going to keep a pet bass in one.
We have a small pond in our back yard. One year, my husband was cleaning it out, and he found a small bass! We built the pond and have been the only people to live in the house…we have no idea where the bass came from😂
I had a interesting encounter yesterday. Around a year ago I caught a tiny 1 inch brook trout and now he is living in a 150 gallon take in my room. He i around 2 1/2 inches now and yesterday I went to the store to restock my tackle box and decided to buy my Brookie some mealworms to snack on. And when the register asked me if I was bout to go fishing I told he they are for my trout and he immediately asked me if I was copying the Gus the bass guy.
Wow 💯👍
Bass will get massive but I think you know that
What’s the first thing you fed Gus the bass
I'm the fish guy
What did you catch it on
Cant wait till Gus is about 4-5 lbs
RIP nitrogen cycle
If you want him to have a friend put a 1.5 pound catfish in the tank
They are fish puppies, very intelligent
Can you get Gus an Oscar friend
Gus is too agressive, he's tried giving him a friend bass, but Gus started bullying him so he released the other bass back.
I’m gonna do that with a Catfish do you have any suggestions for me.
I caught a baby bass but he’s not eating yet any tips ?
You should get him a tub or pool for him to become a biggin
Hi😊
I have large fish as pets since I own a tackle store I keep them in my garage in large pools
Don't name it, you'll get attached, then u can't eat him
Most ppl in the US dont eat largemouth bass
Btw if you do Colorado dont use you cast net its illegal
gus
Gus
Never use tap water bro you'll kill your tank
No there ain’t no way you actually did that to the plants. Decorations are great surfaces for beneficial bacteria which keeps Ammonia and Nitrate levels down making your tank safe, you only need to complete water changes to take out nitrates and other waste. Don’t waste you time cleaning the plants like that.
I got a way to fix your need to wash your decor! Use real plants, they’ll add way more benefit than just not cleaning decorations all the time
Get another bass so he can have a friend
Can you comment an tell me how to catch a baby bass
Yummy 😋
Please do more research
You don’t need clean water lol. Or bass wouldn’t exist in most places
your definition of clean and an aquarists definition of clean are different tho
@@DMKarnholio lol how is gus doin?
Keep it clean??? Those mfs live in ponds I think they’ll be fine💀
They can easily swim away from contamination if it's in one particular area. Tanks are enclosed.
😂😂
People eat bass?
Yes they taste good but chewy
Jack is incredibly annoying. And screaming at the fish, they're not deaf so just stop.