Feeding Secrets of Top Shelf Aquatics REVEALED!

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2024
  • In today's video Blaine takes us through a full experience of feeding all around Top Shelf's facilities! Whether it be in the retail store or farm we have a lot of mouth's to feed, and today you all get an INSIDE look!
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  • @colsonscritters
    @colsonscritters 4 місяці тому +5

    Always a pleasure Blaine! Had fun feeding the fish with ya!

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому +2

      Always well spoken my friend! Thanks again for jumping in on this one!
      -Blaine

  • @josephthack5236
    @josephthack5236 7 днів тому +1

    that pufferfish was so cool, I need

  • @whirlinmerlin7510
    @whirlinmerlin7510 4 місяці тому +3

    Got my clowns and nem from y’all yesterday. Thank you for raising healthy animals. They are stunning animals, thank you guys!❤

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for trusting us to shop with! We greatly appreciate you! Let us know whatever else you need!
      -Blaine

  • @gennadiyvidvichuk6416
    @gennadiyvidvichuk6416 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video, thanks

  • @dusk1947
    @dusk1947 4 місяці тому +1

    This was excellent, ty

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you dropping a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @andrewdixon5703
    @andrewdixon5703 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Thank you.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you stopping in and leaving a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing 👌🔥💯✌️

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for stopping in and leaving a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @gennadiyvidvichuk6416
    @gennadiyvidvichuk6416 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing

  • @mrpontiac80
    @mrpontiac80 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Much appreciated! Thanks for stopping in and leaving a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @quintin-johnsmith8363
    @quintin-johnsmith8363 4 місяці тому

    lol, is that the Caribbean Reef Octopus I donated to Blaine a couple of weeks ago? It’s a “she” as I also found eggs in the tank. Nice video guys. 👍👍👍

  • @jefftubb
    @jefftubb 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video! I’m always looking for different things and ways to feed. You mentioned you run copper in your fish display. What level do you keep it at?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому +1

      2.5ppm Copper for our fish wall system! Thanks for checking out the video!
      -Blaine

  • @andrewdixon5703
    @andrewdixon5703 4 місяці тому +1

    Also, what are you adding to the feeders with the rubber band besides the Seachem products? Basically, the meaty foods?

  • @ScurvyDogs
    @ScurvyDogs 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video! What was the phosphate level that was too high?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Much appreciated was a blast making this one! The coral flats were sitting a little over our high zone of .07! So just skipped the feeding for the day ensuring we didn't raise them anymore!
      -Blaine

  • @reefblue1885
    @reefblue1885 4 місяці тому +1

    Muy buen video espero ver muchos mas😂 ¿lo que echais en los acuarios de corales es fitoplacton o algo mas?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Hi there! It's a combination of rotifers, phytoplankton, amino acids, and whatever dry coral food is needed for the system!
      -Blaine

    • @reefblue1885
      @reefblue1885 4 місяці тому

      @@TopShelfAquatics ok gracias👍

  • @ESABOE
    @ESABOE 4 місяці тому +1

    In the squeeze bottles for smaller fish, what specific meat are you using? I have frozen PE Mysis, but need a smaller meat for my fish with smaller mouths.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому +1

      Some great options could be R.O.E. or Pac Pods by Reef Nutrition, those are good for smaller mouth sizes.
      -Blaine

    • @ESABOE
      @ESABOE 4 місяці тому +1

      @@TopShelfAquatics thanks Blaine!

  • @lisadimercurio9473
    @lisadimercurio9473 4 місяці тому +1

    Were your Copper Bands already eating Mysis or did you have to train them to eat frozen food?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      All of these in the farm systems have been trained to eat mysis, it is for sure a labor of love to get them to eat! Once they do though, it is very rewarding!
      -Blaine

  • @matthiebra
    @matthiebra 4 місяці тому +1

    Also do you guys prepare any of the foods and store it in a fridge or is it made fresh daily? I usually will store my coral food and unfrozen cube mysis in the shrimp to save time not sure if that is good.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      We store this in one of the fridge, and we will use it until it's used up! We have enough mouths to feed it won't go bad and will get used in no time! Thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @carlheller6648
    @carlheller6648 4 місяці тому +1

    I'll take your fish lol, jk. Love to see your food bill. I feed 6 kids, and that a lot, I can't imagine food your tanks. Video on your lights, filters and all your gear.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      We are planning some fun video series here in the future featuring what we run around the facility, appreciate you dropping in and leaving a comment! We got to feed a lot of individuals around here LOL!
      -Blaine

  • @cody-zo6
    @cody-zo6 4 місяці тому

    How do they keep the display tanks with the emperor angle and grouper in it so clean? Im constantly having to clean off my glass

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      We have a dedicated team to keeping this facility pristine, and also we have a well dedicated filtration for all of our systems.
      -Blaine

  • @kirstenrodriguez594
    @kirstenrodriguez594 4 місяці тому +1

    For the coral/big fish mixes, can this be mixed for a week’s worth of feeding vs daily? Not sure if, or how long, they’d last in the fridge.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      We mix this up and will use it for the next few days. You for sure can do this, but may think about freezing daily portions!
      -Blaine

  • @kerryt.6193
    @kerryt.6193 4 місяці тому +1

    Maybe I missed it in the video but whwn do you feed your corals? Right before lights off or midday?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      In the farm we are feeding in the later afternoon, that way the tanks are clear during the day during packing and for any photography/videography that needs to be done during the work day!
      -Blaine

  • @bitofstv6026
    @bitofstv6026 4 місяці тому +1

    When rinsing the mysis shrimp is that tap water used or ro?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Rinsing with tap water, not a bad idea to utilize RO water if possible!
      -Blaine

  • @andrewdixon5703
    @andrewdixon5703 4 місяці тому +1

    How many times a week do you guys test the parameters?

  • @adambundy2639
    @adambundy2639 4 місяці тому +1

    How do you deal with nitrates and phosphates in your fish system?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому +1

      Heavy filtration down below and maintaining a frequent water change regime.
      -Blaine

    • @adambundy2639
      @adambundy2639 4 місяці тому

      @TopShelfAquatics when you say heavy filtration, what do this include? GFO? What about nitrates?

  • @mckenzie390
    @mckenzie390 4 місяці тому +1

    Do you sell that fake coral insert ? If not where can I get one?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому +1

      Shoot us a message on Instagram or send us an email at onlinesales@topshelfaquatics.com and we can help you out!
      -Blaine

  • @misschickennug
    @misschickennug 4 місяці тому +1

    nom nom nom

  • @opethmike
    @opethmike 4 місяці тому +1

    Okay, but what does Blaine feed that majestic mustache? LET US KNOW YOUR SECRET, BLAINE

    • @quintin-johnsmith8363
      @quintin-johnsmith8363 4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  4 місяці тому

      All natural! Irish blood, I guess?
      -Blaine

    • @opethmike
      @opethmike 4 місяці тому

      @@TopShelfAquatics So.... I should eat an Irish guy is what you're saying

  • @jaredharden
    @jaredharden 4 місяці тому +1

    MARINATE!!!

  • @salvatorepalazzolo3065
    @salvatorepalazzolo3065 Місяць тому

    Rinse all the fat and omega 3 and fatty acids and nutrition to the fish and coral right out of it 😂

  • @MMsReef
    @MMsReef 4 місяці тому

    Day 1 of asking my fav store for a free coral