2nd Attempt at Owning a STINGRAY - (Same as the 1st?)

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 638

  • @KaveManAquatics
    @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +15

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  • @chomartin2093
    @chomartin2093 Рік тому +67

    You showed us not to give up on our hobby, even if we make mistakes. Good for you man , can’t wait to see what all this evolves too!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +4

      My pleasure bro, if/when something goes wrong you can always learn more and try again 😁

    • @chrisiscool35
      @chrisiscool35 Рік тому

      @@KaveManAquatics where did you get it iv been looking for by 400g and I can’t find one can you please tell me where to buy it

  • @JustDave76
    @JustDave76 Рік тому +48

    The fact that you were open and honest when the first Scuba didn’t make it proves you are the real deal 💯
    I’ve been following your channel for a few months since getting into the hobby and I appreciate all the knowledge you give out for free no less.. #respect ✊🏼

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +4

      Thank you my bro! Appreciate the trust and support!! 💪

    • @josephschembri
      @josephschembri Рік тому +1

      Yes he could have got a new Sting Ray and no one would be the wiser.

  • @BeastCoast357
    @BeastCoast357 Рік тому +19

    Dude I cant tell you how beneficial you are for the beginner community. You are like the Godfather of fish, and I watch your videos religiously. Just wanted to thank you for all you do and how much effort it takes you to make these videos for the benefit of us. Love you man

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much bro! Some let that point fly right by, so I appreciate that you get it! Thanks for the positive feedback and for supporting through your membership! You are the real MVP! 😊💪

  • @nyraven125
    @nyraven125 Рік тому +25

    Bro you're the main reason I got into this hobby. We all make mistakes and learn from it. Keep up the great work 👏 👍💪

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +2

      Glad to hear that bro! Absolutely true statement! 😁💪

    • @chiroxxxrt
      @chiroxxxrt Рік тому +2

      He's the main reason why I'm going to set up a cichlid tank

  • @djsuss552
    @djsuss552 Рік тому +9

    Love your message and channel! There is no “best” way, just different ways, to achieve the same results. And even experienced fish keepers may need to set up an emergency tank on the fly that isn’t cycled, and this is good information to know.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Exactly! NAILED IT!!! So glad to know that most people understand the point! 😁

  • @kmorley12231
    @kmorley12231 Рік тому +5

    This is great news! Knowing nothing about the hobby a year ago your fish in cycle video saved me! Now I'm up to 3 tanks and planning a 125g Oscar tank as we speak! Thanks brotha and keep up the great content!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      That’s awesome to hear! Glad the channel has been helpful for you! 😁💪

  • @Douglas.Downing
    @Douglas.Downing Рік тому +3

    After 25 years, I got back into the hobby. We didnt have internet back then just word of mouth on how to help each other. Skip forward to today. Man am i glad i found your channel. You have really informed me on what mistakes i was actually doing back then. I will continue to follow your channel and congrats on the scuba II success.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Love to hear from the veterans of the hobby! Glad you’re back and that the channel has been helpful for you! 😁💪

  • @aaronnanos8789
    @aaronnanos8789 Рік тому +7

    Your Freshwater Stingray is literally one of the coolest fresh water fish I’ve ever seen! RIP Scuba and long live Scuba the second!

  • @yalarosae
    @yalarosae Рік тому +3

    Just found your channel and as an old school (planted tank loving) hobbyist, I love that people like you exist, people who challenge the status quo! Having different methods go do things is exactly what people should encourage. Will definitely keep the prime tip in my back pocket, especially for an emergency quarantine tank.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! Thats exactly my intent in doing this project. To push the envelope and educate on "another" way. All innovation is initially met with doubt and negativity until it becomes the new norm and then everyone acts like they always new about it, lol

  • @rebeccab6521
    @rebeccab6521 Рік тому +1

    You are great!!! I appreciate that you understand not everyone has the same resources that long time people in the hobby have. It gives options for people just getting started. You have taught me everything I know and I’m so happy I found your channel.

  • @MRFLIP
    @MRFLIP Рік тому +5

    Your a legend my brother. 💪
    Rely appreciate your work and what you teach us

  • @moeb6170
    @moeb6170 Рік тому

    Awesome video scuba the II looks happy. Thanks for all your videos, because of you I now have a 180 gallon tank 2 fx6 and Fluval 407 for polishing. My heavy stocked tanks looks great because of you! 😊

  • @reneberthet9168
    @reneberthet9168 Рік тому +1

    I'm so happy for you! Such a beauty! Thank you for showing the Prime method. I am in this boat where I dont have a lot of space or extra seeded media so now I know I can use this method. I also like how you demonstrated those patches. Man I love those patches! Best invention ever! We appreciate you! Vive la Scuba the 2nd!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for this comment. You are exactly the type of hobbyist I wanted to help with this method 😁

  • @Dave-dw9yp
    @Dave-dw9yp Рік тому

    Awesome KaveMan!!!! All I’ve learned about this hobby has been from your channel. So BIG thank you to you!!! And F the haters!!!!!!

  • @bsautospa2957
    @bsautospa2957 Рік тому +5

    Let's Gooooooooooo! Excited for this one Kev! Can already tell with the production this ones special 💪💪

  • @cobyabbygayle
    @cobyabbygayle Рік тому +6

    I'm very happy to see Scuba II is doing well. People seem to forget that life is about learning, sometimes there is a cost in learning, taking care of our water friends, can come at a cost sometimes. Love your channel.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Exactly! Thank you for sharing that point! 😊💪

    • @dannykelly2736
      @dannykelly2736 Рік тому

      Long time watcher, and UA-cam supporter. I’ve watched every video and learned a lot from it. Your admins rejected my Facebook friend request for reasons I can’t possibly understand… 🤷🏽‍♂️ But I’ll continue to support your channel! Keep up the great content 👍🏼

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      @@dannykelly2736 Sorry about that. It’s not the admins. Sometimes Facebook auto Denys based on many factors. Like age of the page, if there’s a profile picture, if all the questions were answered. Its for security reasons but It’s a flawed system but I can’t really control it unfortunately. I would suggest to try again.

  • @Youtubeweirdo-zz5sp
    @Youtubeweirdo-zz5sp Рік тому +5

    As aquarium owners no matter how much experience we have or how dialled in our routines are we make mistakes, it happens. I think most people who are truly into this hobby know that and appreciate you openly sharing your experience weather it be a success or a mistake so we may all learn from it! I myself use multiple strategies in my own aquariums that I learned right here on this channel, thanks bro!

  • @sfephenmarkham1917
    @sfephenmarkham1917 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you don't let the freaking jerk offs get ya down. I love your content and personality Keep rockin it bro!

  • @jonathangogan
    @jonathangogan Рік тому +2

    Love your videos. Started 2 years ago with you now I am 10 tanks and a fish room deep 😂 Now I’m swapping my 75’s for fewer but bigger tanks 180’s and focusing on Discus and African cichlids. Thanks for all you do my man.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Its my pleasure bro! I like the idea of going bigger, you'll love it!! 😁💪

  • @RachelWoodcock23
    @RachelWoodcock23 Рік тому +2

    I just have to say, thank you for this video. I’m sure a lot of us in this hobby, including myself, have made mistakes and wanted to throw in the towel because we felt we couldn’t do it. Good for you for showing that even the most experienced make mistakes and can learn from them and make a comeback. Congratulations on Skuba the II, I can’t wait to watch his journey!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found the true message!! 😁💪

  • @Boxers6466
    @Boxers6466 Рік тому +7

    Haters gonna hate, always gotta be some out there. Congratulations, I am so glad you got another stingray. ❤️

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Donna, Im glad I didnt give!. I really wanted a Stingray 😁😁

  • @RicardoPaez-qr7wx
    @RicardoPaez-qr7wx Рік тому +1

    That's amazing! I've been learning a ton from all your videos. Love the positive vibes and deterring all those non-believers! Showed them lol

  • @mrsdisney5320
    @mrsdisney5320 Рік тому +1

    Congrats! Skuba II looks great! I love how you are so transparent and real. Appreciate that!

  • @chrissyosborne3879
    @chrissyosborne3879 Рік тому +2

    Great job! I am so happy for you and Scuba2!

  • @joepizzle8924
    @joepizzle8924 Рік тому

    Super happy you got your Scuba finally in the 150! Always watch your videos and never any doubt on the practices you preach and have learned a lot just from you! God bless and thank you for all you do for the hobby!

  • @mattzilch5150
    @mattzilch5150 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the great information and exposing yourself to the wild world that is the public facing internet to get it out. You are a good dude and humble and kind in your successes and failures. I appreciate the videos and consume your content even when I know the information already. Keep it up and don’t let nasty people get under your skin.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for this positive feedback! I appreciate supporters like you! 😊💪

  • @Grownman19
    @Grownman19 Рік тому

    This video is powerful! U didn’t give up, stood tall through all the hate. And succeeded in the end. Amazing 🙏🏾

  • @josephschembri
    @josephschembri Рік тому +1

    I have tried your Prime and stability method it works!

  • @99Canecas
    @99Canecas Рік тому +2

    Once a soldier always a soldier! Congrats Kev. Appreciate all the knowledge.

  • @elvingomez9762
    @elvingomez9762 Рік тому

    Your the reason why I returned to the hobby. The way you explain it and methods used makes it easy to get back into it. I going a year strong with your helpful insight. Keep doing your thing!!!

  • @hectorescobedo9544
    @hectorescobedo9544 Рік тому

    Keep doing what you doing brother when I needed help I came to your videos I even left the comment and you personally answered it and you help me cycle my tank and get it going properly prime and stability at the tips you gave me help save my fish and I have them going strong now about 5 months thank you again and keep up the great work many blessings.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Thank you bro! Glad I was able to help you out! I really appreciate the support! 😊💪

  • @l.wachum6558
    @l.wachum6558 Рік тому +1

    Guess what? You are such a big help to many!!! Thank you for all you post!

  • @tomashernandez65
    @tomashernandez65 Рік тому +1

    This method really works y’all! I used to be a beginner killing all my new fish’s; until I saw his videos a year ago. KaveMan thank you 🙏🏽

  • @jmunky2001
    @jmunky2001 Рік тому

    The real genuine channel! This is how you do a great video that teaches you exactly what to do. That's how my fishes stays alive till this day. Respect! Top 3 best fish channel in my books.

  • @amandat6802
    @amandat6802 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Bc of you I decided to quarantine my new goldfish I got today. I never quarantined before out of fear of putting a new fish in a un cycled tank. But I followed your steps and he seems to be doing great. I also added the ammonia alert to my main goldfish tank and boy the peace of mind is amazing. Ty for sharing

  • @nevingeorge2927
    @nevingeorge2927 Рік тому +3

    This is a great example of putting your money where your mouth is. Perfect example of understanding a products capabilities. Impressive!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Can’t talk about it, if you can’t BE about it! 😁💪

  • @erikku_senpai
    @erikku_senpai Рік тому

    Good job Kev! I'm very happy about your success after learning from your mistakes. Thank you for being transparent and educating us. I followed your adding fish on day 1 video on 2 of my tanks and had success in both. They have been running 6 months now without issues. Your videos help out fishkeepers of all experience level especially a beginner like myself.

  • @Vcaser
    @Vcaser Рік тому

    AWESOME! Skuba looks so amazing, I could watch him for hours. Such an interesting tank!

  • @dolliebluest
    @dolliebluest Рік тому +1

    He is so cute ! Thank you for sharing. I am very new to the hobby and have no tanks yet but I am really learning a lot from your videos. You seem very humble in your approach and I think that is important when working with animals of any kind.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for that! Glad you’ve been finding the channel helpful. Once you start always remember to enjoy the journey 😊

  • @ShrimpCity
    @ShrimpCity Рік тому +2

    Great video Kev! Scuba The II looks so awesome in there floating around appreciate all the knowledge brotha, keep it up 👍

  • @jmans_stuff4654
    @jmans_stuff4654 Рік тому +1

    Really glad to see it work out this time mate. I felt the hurt with the first one. I’ll admit, my head did start to go into a bit of a spin when you first showed what you were doing here, and yep.. I wouldn’t do it that way lol, but I’m not emotionally attached to my own regime . The main thing… it worked! and as you said it’s an “option”. You are helping beginners by giving them options and showing them what is possible. It’s a MASSIVE win for a new hobbyist to see this video, and duplicate what you’ve done with “chemicals” (I use most of the stuff you use), than to NOT use anything, or do it incorrectly, and kill their fish and not know why. If they are decent people it would crush them to kill their new fish, and that’s when people quit. So kudos for breaking it down. 👍

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Glad you understood what I was trying to show here! Thanks for the positive feedback! 😁💪

  • @shariryan5655
    @shariryan5655 Рік тому +5

    Just wanted to say congrats on the stingray! Very cool!

  • @furdreams
    @furdreams Рік тому

    Great videos brother! Ive been watching all as i prepare to dive into the hobby. Also, from one man to another, you handled the criticisms you got on social perfectly. 💪

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Thank you bro, I appreciate that! Good luck on your new journey! I have tons of beginner level content here for ya 😁💪

    • @furdreams
      @furdreams Рік тому

      @@KaveManAquatics ✊️💪

  • @lorisheheen2198
    @lorisheheen2198 Рік тому +2

    Your the best Kev!!!! Scuba #2 looking good! Good luck and looking forward to seeing Scuba#2 thrive!! Take care and God bless. Love from New York State 🗽❤ 😊

  • @PyramidHwyAquatics-u5r
    @PyramidHwyAquatics-u5r Місяць тому

    As most folks here, I love all of your information. When I talk to people, it is like I've changed religions! Here is a suggestion for a future video. I'd love to see the behind the scenes for your tanks. I do a pretty good job at keeping the gear and stuff inside my tanks, hidden. Lots of plants help. A few artificial plants help hide the larger items. Behind each tank I have large power strips with surge protection, USB/USBC connections, and cords wound up and labeled. Including wave makers, backup bubblers, temperature controllers and more, I have 9 items plugged in for each tank. How do you do it with such large tanks, multiple fluvals, multiple wave makers and I'm sure a plethora of other items? Where are all of your cords and what does it look like? Neat counts. Organized counts. Pretty is a bonus. Would love to see your gear!! (p.s. I upgraded to Tank Boss but my cell phone doesn't recognize that. Is there anything you can suggest?) I'm going to be on the road in a month and would like to be able to keep up with the Kaveman.)

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Місяць тому

      That is an excellent idea for a video, even though I'm not too proud of my cable management lol I'll keep that in mind for a future video. 😁💪 You are the second person to tell me tha they upgraded to TankBoss Membership but its not reflecting on your account. Now I'm concerned. May be an issue UA-cam is having. I will look into it! Best suggestion I can give you is to log out of youtube and back in. And make sure its the same account used to join the membership.

  • @wileyadams9436
    @wileyadams9436 Рік тому

    I now have two sponge filters I run specifically for seeded bacteria and ready for quarantine tank as needed. However, I didn't have this when I started setting up my tanks. I did manage to buy an algae covered well-used piece of driftwood from my local Petco once, but that was about it. I'm thrilled you are showing people different ways of running your quarantine process when they are new and don't have a bunch of stuff to pick and pull from. Just be sure to test daily and run water changes as needed when you don't have all those friendly bacteria doing their jobs. Great process demo brother!! Thanks for all your help.

  • @danielpronti4594
    @danielpronti4594 Рік тому

    Hi Kevin! I stumbled onto your channel and I have to say I love it! As far as I'm concerned you are probably the best, most informative, easy to understand and real you tuber out there when it comes to this hobby. Anyway, I have a situation with my tank that I really feel you can help me with. I am in the midst of a bacterial bloom in a well established tank with water that is testing perfectly (even the nitrates are perfect) but the cloudiness will not clear up, as a matter of fact its getting worse. It's not your every day cloudiness. My concern is that the fish have been flashing for about 2 weeks now. I have treated with Paraguard a few times, they stop flashing for a day or so but then start right back up again. I'm afraid to put any chemicals in the tank for fear it will make things worse. I would love to hear your opinion and give you a breakdown of everything that's happened to get to this point. Is there any way to contact you unless you're too busy which is understandable. FYI I have been to two fish stores where the employees were very knowledgeable and unfortunately got no where. Thank You, Danny

    • @danielpronti4594
      @danielpronti4594 Рік тому

      Hi again Kevin, the tank is actually getting cloudier with each day. I'm trying to have patience and do nothing like you said in some of your videos but it's really difficult, I'm afraid it's going to become dangerous for the fish. It's been well over a week since I last saw nitrites while testing. The tank has 2 beautiful large Oscars, 1 severum and 3 silver dollar fish. It's 120 gallons in my living room. Any bit of advice you have would be great. thank you

  • @seancrosby3921
    @seancrosby3921 Рік тому

    Love your channel man. You are very knowledgeable and transparent and it helps the hobby 👍🏽

  • @jordanforever2345
    @jordanforever2345 Рік тому

    Bro. Forget those social media warriors. You do you and thanks for sharing your progress. I learned something. I hope I can get stingray later on in my life like you. 🎉

  • @amydriver2701
    @amydriver2701 Рік тому

    Absolutely awesome. What a perfect addition to your tank. I love how you explain, the good , the bad, and how we can get back to the good. Nice. ❤

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thanks Amy, glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊

  • @hicksy771
    @hicksy771 Рік тому

    Great result mate. Very happy for you

  • @Darth_Raider_
    @Darth_Raider_ Рік тому

    Thanks to u a month ago I started a 135 gallon tank using stability and prime with African cichlids and an Oscar that are doing great. Thank u

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! Love to hear it! Congrats on that new tank! 😁💪

  • @aldahiur
    @aldahiur Рік тому

    Awesome Man! Can’t wait to see more of Skuba the II!

  • @tiffanynicole3166
    @tiffanynicole3166 Рік тому +2

    Kev I learn Sooo Much from you!! I would not be where I am in this hobby if it weren’t for YOU! Seriously I mean that! I’ve owned small fish. But when we were asked to take on 2 , 55 gallons tanks of African Cichlids I had NO IDEA what I was doing! And I lost Most of the fish due to Ammonia 😢But Now THANKS TO YOU I know what I’m doing and loving this hobby! So to all those haters out there…✌🏼 if you can’t stand someone teaching from their own experience and knowledge to help others in this hobby,
    GET A LIFE. We Stand with you kev and Support YOU 💯!! Congratulations on your success!!! LETS GOOOO🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Tiff! Always makes me glad to hear the success stories from real lifers!! I will always have your back! 😊💪

    • @tiffanynicole3166
      @tiffanynicole3166 Рік тому

      And I trust you

  • @donniehoraist475
    @donniehoraist475 Рік тому

    Great video he looks awesome in there, completely understand your angle and why you did what you did. Awesome job!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you, glad to hear that! Unfortunately some people miss the point 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

  • @markwagoner1667
    @markwagoner1667 Рік тому

    What up buddy, I have enjoyed all your videos. I been keeping fish for 17 years and can always learn something new. I have one tank 150g and keep about 15 fish (pacu, angel, ghost clownfish and other) running fx4 and Rena filters. I do water changes weekly and filter cleaning biweekly. Your tanks are very beautiful and I can see that you love your fish(it shows) keep helping people. Hater’s gonna hate. Dont let them stop you from helping other.

  • @BirdLadySpeaks
    @BirdLadySpeaks Рік тому +1

    I’m so happy for you. Bump those haters. Thank you for inspiring us not to give up. 💛💛💛💛

  • @EeveelutionStorm
    @EeveelutionStorm Рік тому +1

    I think a lot of people who aren't aquarists are coming into these videos, because they watch other fishtubers and sending hate cause they think they're experts now because they watch Aquarium Info or Fish4Ever and NO SHADE to them either, but people are ignorant.
    When I was in the hobby, I kept betta fish exclusively and I will NEVER forget my biggest failures being my first two. I was making so many mistakes that I don't even wanna delve into and I got the ultimate consequence. They both died. One I found him at the bottom of his tank, the other died in front of me and it messed me up for a few weeks. I only had them for three days and this happened. (They had separate tanks) After that I did copius amounts of research and I also, flat out told my Dad to stop trying to help because it was HIS fault. ("Oh they don't need a heater, you don't need heater money.") Next fish I got, I got bigger tanks, (3 gallons, each) and I made sure to follow what MY research said and what I learned from talking to other aquarists... and the biggest thing I learned from THAT?
    Sometimes fish just die. For no reason. Or they die because of something you can't stop, no matter how hard you try. I lost three separate fish to:
    Parasites
    PopEye complications (Special screw you to the hotline lady from the number on the medication box who said I was "too young" to own fish if I didn't know how to dose them medication and talked to me like I was stupid and refused to give me the dosage numbers for the tank size I had.)
    Depression (That is literally the only thing I could think of, that killed my crowntail betta, because he was psychically fine, but when I had my female who died of parasites, he could see her from where his tank was and he was constantly making a big show of it, making big bubble nests and she could see him and when she was well, would get breeding stripes. When she died, he tore down his nests and stopped eating as much. Then he stopped eating entirely and just... died.)
    Old Age (My FINAL one, before I said "Fuck it, I can't do this anymore.") He was my last betta and lived to see me turn 18 before he passed away.
    It's an amazing hobby and fish keeping is really rewarding but I don't think people who look at it casually understand that, as fishkeepers you become very acquainted with the Grim Reaper. A LOT of fish keepers lose fish for no reason, or from accidents. What happened to Scuba 1 was an accident. The idea that people could shame you for trying again, is horrible. It'd be like if I was told I was "too stupid" to keep trying to own betta's.

  • @UnboxingEngineer
    @UnboxingEngineer Рік тому

    Man you are one of the main the reasons I got African cichlids after owning community for years, your information is always spot on, keep up the great work!

  • @LaCocinaDeTuliyTito
    @LaCocinaDeTuliyTito Рік тому +1

    Congratulations bro thanks for all your advice.

  • @samwise719
    @samwise719 Рік тому

    Awesome video I was trying to get ahold of you to tell you about heater guards cause my stingray got that exact same burn in the exact same spot thankfully she survived it was from my heater so I now have a guards on all my heaters it's awesome to see how you got one in this new experiment and for your theory about noncycled tanks I completely agree keep up the good work

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing this. Interesting to know yours got the same mark. I had originally thought he died from ammonia spike but beginning to think more and more it may have been a heater burn.

  • @SaikanthKrishnaVlogs
    @SaikanthKrishnaVlogs Рік тому

    Hello Kev,
    Hope you are doing great.
    My goldfishes are losing scales and I would like to know the reason please. Recently, I changed their food to Saki Hikari Color Enhancing and Saki Hikari Balance food. Is that the reason? or I mixed up two different types of water to get the PH to 7, is that the reason? Or is there any other reason. I see that the fishes were doing great and now all of them losing scales.
    Please reply and if possible kindly make a video on this topic

  • @ReelHardFishing
    @ReelHardFishing Рік тому

    Sorry to hear about your first ray. Hope you have better luck with this guy

  • @whiskeysmoke6500
    @whiskeysmoke6500 Рік тому

    Love what you’re doing to teach and show others not to give up. Diatoms kickin my butt at the moment. So jealous of the cichlids. Had a batch that lasted me almost 6 years. Raising the wife’s requested foo foo fish for now. Lol thanks for sharing.

  • @danielnewton4541
    @danielnewton4541 11 місяців тому

    You always create such awesome tanks .. love to see them....THEY R SO INSPIRATIONAL...

  • @lughnie
    @lughnie Рік тому

    I am SO happy that Skuba 2 is doing so well! Don't listen to the haters. Keep us posted on how he's faring, and give him a special treat for me!

  • @AquariumArmy
    @AquariumArmy Рік тому +1

    I've found in the years of Fish Keeping that usually the best route is the easiest route taken. There is allot of bloat in the hobby that is strictly there to make a company money. You need a conditioner and bacteria along with a good filtration system. Then a good schedule to water change and filter clean. Its that easy, but sometimes you lose fish and in the hobby that's a given, you're going to lose fish! Kaveman shows you the best way he knows from experience and in my experience, experience is what matters most. Live and learn and try not to make the same mistakes. Great vid man!

  • @DOGMAN-ex4is
    @DOGMAN-ex4is Рік тому

    Hi Kev, nice job seeing Scuba in his permanent tank, nice to see also a full video, not the biggest fan of shorts, keep up the good work and much future luck with Scuba and the entire gang.

  • @CHENGSAQUA
    @CHENGSAQUA Рік тому +1

    Hi, where did you get the new stingray? I’m interested and I’m happy with the way yours looks

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thanks. Not currently working with the supplier anymore. But I will have a new one and discount codes for you guys soon! 😁

  • @onlywei
    @onlywei Рік тому

    I love your tank and the variety of fish that you have chosen. I used to think that only planted tanks could be beautiful, but your combination of cichlids, clown loaches, arrowana and even a stingray is simply stunning.
    I still want to see you do a planted tank, though. I think you will make it beautiful.

  • @brianfpv623
    @brianfpv623 Рік тому

    Love ❤it mate well done - keep it up x F the hater’s!

  • @Lewisloui
    @Lewisloui Рік тому

    I was starting to get a little bit demotivated in the hobby waiting for the correct time to buy my first ray but this video honestly re motivated me, thank you! Great video!

  • @rikscichlidaddiction25
    @rikscichlidaddiction25 Рік тому

    Wish you the best of luck with your new set up bro. That going to be mine as well when I can afford another tank. It will be south american cichlids

  • @hollymcdonald3325
    @hollymcdonald3325 Рік тому

    I LOVED THIS VIDEO...Your enthusiasm and happiness after Skuba I passed. Congratulations! Skuba II looks really happy! Ignore those trolls and haters! But, I have a question. You were talking about adding the 2nd FX6. Where do you put/hide the intake and output tubing into the tank, and where is your heater. Share your secret, wouldya. You're awesome!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! All my hardware, intakes and heaters are behind the background. 😁 Checkout my 3d background playlist from the playlist tab for a few install videos 😁

  • @arigarrido7116
    @arigarrido7116 Рік тому

    Ahhh that burrowing behavior is so cool! Love this

  • @DeborahRose2885
    @DeborahRose2885 Рік тому +1

    Such a classy channel great job kaveman 😁

  • @KornOnDaKob69
    @KornOnDaKob69 Рік тому

    Love it!! Someday I want one! Love your Channel man and I had no doubt you’d get it this time. So happy for ya brother!

  • @rubesm1
    @rubesm1 Рік тому +1

    Skuba Jr looks awesome..keep up the hard work ....

  • @crystallite7600
    @crystallite7600 Рік тому

    Good come back! Just keep doing what you're doing. As always, keep your followers informed.

  • @JR-eh2bf
    @JR-eh2bf Рік тому

    I love the passion you devote to the hobby,I did the exact process of quarantine as you,it’s completely feasible. I noticed that you got high NO3 despite you have done water changing every week. The main reason is excessive filter media , the bacteria can’t get the nutrition through the water flow .

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      I think you mean excessive filter floss that gets clogged up…But I understand your point.

    • @JR-eh2bf
      @JR-eh2bf Рік тому

      @@KaveManAquatics I mean both floss and bio ring . Bacteria consume not only nitrogen but also carbon. For them, Nitrification is a less efficiency process. Bacteria can consume nitrogen in water directly without doing nitrification if flow is good.

  • @susanmetz9892
    @susanmetz9892 Рік тому

    This is wonderful! What does the stingray eat and how big will it get? I don’t have time to watch the entire video. In a rush today.

  • @SNIPEGAMING29
    @SNIPEGAMING29 9 місяців тому

    Thank you sir for bringing insight to a topic that is misunderstood there’s proof in the pudding and it all comes down to dedication in my belief

  • @edgarv11
    @edgarv11 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations my guy. I absolutely love your content. With all honesty I can say your my favorite fish keeper. I knew it was just a matter of time we would see a 2nd sting ray up In Here.

  • @drinesantos8596
    @drinesantos8596 Рік тому

    Awesome video. It was very informative. It was great you explained step by step all the processes involved to help us improve our hobby. Congratulations on your new stingray, he is so cool!👍

  • @craigmacdonld105
    @craigmacdonld105 Рік тому

    keveman u are the best on the info for fish tank lovers like me and i hope u keep it up with this is i love all the info you are giving out as it helps me with my fish tanks i got thank you

  • @adcooper17
    @adcooper17 Рік тому

    Keep up the good work dude!!! You were the reason I got into African cichlids and fish keeping. Maybe, one day I will pick up a sting ray from my LFS. Yes, my LFS has them often.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you bro! I will definitely have more info on Stingrays soon! 😁

  • @MRFLIP
    @MRFLIP Рік тому +1

    Kev I have a question and need some help.
    Just cycled my 40gal tank with 10 guppys in it. I want to transfer them into my 55gal tetra tank once my 55gal tank gets fully cycled. 55gal tank is in a nitrite spike process at the moment.
    Once I do the fish transfer I want to add 4 angle fish in the cycled 40gal tank.
    Do I need to add stability to help make up for the higher ammonia the angle fish will be introducing to the tank compared to the guppys?
    Ty bro

  • @yak6896
    @yak6896 Рік тому

    I only keep nano tanks, but your videos are always helpful and entertaining. Cheers!

  • @alphapreacher3981
    @alphapreacher3981 Рік тому

    Congrats Kev! I'm happy to see Scuba in his new home! I'm 100% a believer in SeaChem Prime. I've been told myself all types of "crap" about Prime like how it makes the ammonia, nitrites inert so it'll just build up and bacteria won't eat it. Thats false, even SeaChem says that they will still be bio available for beneficial bacteria to munch on. Like you said tho, haters are gonna hate. Let them, and they can cry all they want about being wrong :D God Bless brother. I look forward to seeing your video updates!

    • @alphapreacher3981
      @alphapreacher3981 Рік тому

      P.S. When you start breeding, I want to be one of the first to get some of your pups

  • @rafaelvera672
    @rafaelvera672 Рік тому

    Kav don't listen to the haters man, Keep up the good work and congrads on Suba Dos. How is Flaco dos doing? I am glad we met at Aquashella Chicago. Keep the faith and tank on!!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you bro! Flaco Dos doing great and growing everyday! Glad to meet you too 😁

  • @corydoraszoneaquatics
    @corydoraszoneaquatics Рік тому

    I was a little worried like so many others, but that's one healthy ray! Congrats, would love to have one one of theses days.

  • @shoaibshaikh3114
    @shoaibshaikh3114 Рік тому

    Love it bro, keep going up. Wondering which fish will be next!

  • @aaronayers3465
    @aaronayers3465 Рік тому

    Had no idea about skubba steve Jr! Congratulations brother. You rock and I'm glad you gave it another chance.

  • @patpatterson6073
    @patpatterson6073 Рік тому

    I’m enjoying your content and your efforts that you put forth in keeping this stingray! Very cool

  • @mkurpis82
    @mkurpis82 Рік тому

    Don't worry about people that don't agree with you. Your posting YOUR truth and what you have found to work. And you admitted when you made mistakes with Skuba the 1st. I'd say that's admirable. So keep on keepin on. I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from them :)

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, it’s subscribers like yourself that I appreciate the most! 😊

  • @mauricelinton5867
    @mauricelinton5867 Рік тому

    Your camera angles are on point 🎥

  • @tommybunk2292
    @tommybunk2292 Рік тому

    Good deal Kev, I am extremely happy your new Stingray survived quarantine and you were able to prove your point at the same time. I'm not gonna lie...I would have put the new guy in the tank the first day especially with the information you were given by the Stingray experts, but, I'm not trying to prove a point. So two thumbs up for you 👍👍. You saved my ass when you put out the detoxifier video's in the past. Now you put your new bad ass Stingray's life on the line to prove detoxifiers work. Now you can gloat about being right like only a Marine can, God save me from all my Marine Family & Friends when they're right about something 😏👌

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Рік тому +1

      You know how we get when we’re proven correct!!! 🤣🤣🤣 For the record, any future stingrays will not go through this quarantine process, like you said, this one was to prove a point. But I’m fortunate enough to have space and seeded media to do it the fool proof way. Just wanted to show people this way was also possible! 😁

  • @derrickmoore9430
    @derrickmoore9430 Рік тому

    Thanks Kev for all the info. Just got into the hobby and got two kissing Gourami’s and three red tail sharks. Hopefully in a few days ( with using Prime and Stability) I’ll be able to add some angles and a few others.

  • @jerrykiner5887
    @jerrykiner5887 Рік тому

    Love you videos buddy! You teach me a lot, and I enjoy everything you do. Keep doin great things