5 Easy Tips for Making a Good Aquarium Even Better

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@AquariumCoop 2 года назад

*What easy tricks do you use that automatically elevate your aquarium?* If you missed our hacks on how to level up your fishkeeping knowledge, check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e6k96TEZSLI.html

@craig933 2 года назад

crumpled paper bag as a background looks great too!

@albertg968 2 года назад

Hey Cory Was wondering if fritz paracleanse kills Detritus Worms??

@albertg968 2 года назад

Which aren’t the really bad ones but if I’m medicating the aquarium with paracleanse, should those die aswell, if they should and they haven’t died then I would be worried since it’s not doing it’s job. Would like to hear your response

@t3dwards13 2 года назад

Awesome tips! Now I'm thinking of my leftover black spray paint. Lol

@emmy4537 2 года назад

Yes

@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic Год назад

I love that Cory needed more lighting while he was talking about lighting.

@mitchl2122 2 года назад

Cory is one of the few honest business men and true expert in aquaristics giving useful advices on YT . No lies, misleading ,,tips'' or wasting time with rubbish talking . Unlike Dr. Anoxic , Snake oil Guru and many others 😜

@butkusfan23 2 года назад

Lighting definitely makes a huge difference. I bought two shop light LEDs for my 55gal and 60 gal tanks. They were cheap and powerful, but they were also very yellow. They made the whole tank look like watered down iced tea, and they grew tons of hair algae. I replaced them with an Aquasky 2.0 which has an option to customize the color spectrum and put the unit on a timer as well, and the results are incredible. The colors in the fish pop a lot more, the plants and gravel have a nice natural contrast, and when you shut off the lights in the room at night the tank looks dramatically lit. I love it. Don't be afraid to try new things with your tank!

@be28ans 2 года назад

Those co op root tabs are frustrating i swear 🤣

@SirTenoch Год назад

would you mind to share your settings of your aquasky? Thank you, Matty!

@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming 2 года назад

Here's a tip for the tips 😊 always love learning new tips.

@sunflowermouse307 2 года назад

Really honestly I've been kind of bored with my aquarium setup recently and this video is the reminder I need to just rescape it with the extra materials I have already. I think I'll suggest my local fish store to add black backgrounds to their aquariums. It would definitely set them apart from the big pet stores who all use blue backgrounds.

@sarahwoodring5587 2 года назад

Hack 2.0: puncture root tabs with a straight/safety pin to help it sink. Placing a root tab at the perfect place just to have it float/ dissolve is super frustrating! Just jab the root tab with a safety/straight pin before you bury it to ensure it stays put! Edited to add: the ACO heater is the easiest to hide.

@jennynovoa8586 2 года назад

Also want that night light option, so beautiful 😍 i wanna see how my fish act at night and actually be able to see them, awesome!

@stilesslosson7403 Год назад

I agree a black background is the best to make your plants n fish pop and it hides the algee on the back of the tank as well...the more I watch ya Cory the more I'm liking ya...keep up it up brother 👊

@BeckyS 2 года назад

I see your points on black...but I painted my newest tank in a very light teal (almost white) and I LOVE it. The room its in is very light - black would have looked silly there. I also did angled side cuts on the side of the tank. I love how it turned out.

@KhaeLikesCoffee 2 года назад

Awesome, love these tips. Definitely going to try the root tab one.

@pattykake7195 Год назад

I have a white background on one of my tanks and it looks great. The greens of the plant and reds of some of the fish really stand out. Black is not always best, it depends on your scape and fish…👌🏽

@MrEddieskool 2 года назад

always love the helpful tips being a newbie they really steer me in the right direction some of this I haven't considered.

@andygee1037 Год назад

I love making my own background by using fabric and literally hanging it over the back of the tank - keeps it nice and warm for longer so less chance of heater failure. I've used a dark green / brown tartan fabric backdrop on my amazon blackwater tank

@CBales2006 2 года назад

Cory and his team back again with Grade A top notch advice! I love the plant tip. As I struggle to have my corycats to not uproot plants before they take hold. Just got my plant shipment in from you and will definitely be trying this to give ‘em and extra boost.

@bjk12385 2 года назад

I just set up my first black background tank about 2 months ago...I absolutely love it!

@burnttoastspacegirlfriend8769 2 года назад

WHAT the root tabs in the rock wool! 🤯 that’s brilliant!!!

@avilacanario 2 года назад

Great list! Thank you for all that you do.👍

@terrymartins2552 2 года назад

Loved all the tips in this video, great job!!!

@BobBombadil 2 года назад

I would love if your sponge filters had an all black option. All my aquariums have black backgrounds and the green plastic is really hard to hide even with plants in front of it

@Jack-wc3ob Год назад

You can paint it. Rit-dye it if you want it a little transparent still but make sure the part is strong enough to withstand boiling water and the plastic part wont warp or melt.

@tomh9950 7 месяцев назад

you could replace them with clear tubing?

@Exquailibur 2 года назад

my favorite aquarium is a 29 that uses pea gravel, a few large river rocks and a piece of wood that honestly is too big for the aquarium. there is also a lot of plants so its a jungle.

@JohnWood-tk1ge 2 года назад

Sorry I didn’t get to watch this when it came out but I was out in the garden recycling fish tank water on my plants. I think Cory will approve!

@CazzyCat 2 года назад

haha I think I was doing the same thing!

@carolebraswell982 2 года назад

Great tips and tricks today! Thanks!!

@jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou 2 года назад

Thank you for the great tips, Cory!!!! 👍

@foreverafather1st Год назад

Bro you're great!!!!! Made my first order. Thanks for your time and expertise.

@horizonfishkeeping 2 года назад

Love these old style videos very informative

@jb081193 2 года назад

True. I upgraded lights in my aquarium, more expensive but is 100% worth it. I can see more detail in my tank. I can see the fish better too. The dark background makes a big difference as well.

@shuanaroden5226 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your advice watching you is great

@neilamiller6840 11 месяцев назад

thank you for this i love the knowledge you share. this was the video i needed

@beardedboon 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@shesellsfish 2 года назад

Ohhh some super tips. Not only will the tank look great, but If you get that good light and do some lighting from inside the tank, bet you will get some awesome shots of the fish and plants. 👍❤👍

@Suisenxerox 2 года назад

This is so helpful! ♥️

@thewalters694 2 года назад

I love this 5 tips series

@madhatterjones4781 2 года назад

Awesome advice keep it up cory

@jimmyreese4740 2 года назад

Awesome video great tips!!!

@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR 2 года назад

Great video with great advice !

@PaulZyCZ 2 года назад

Milky blackground also looks great and better in some cases than black. They are sold to be used on windows and shower doors. The only downside are algae, but again that means the fish tank needs to be cleaned.

@bethfoort 2 года назад

Those little lights are cool.

@aje8790 2 года назад

Great video as always

@goldentony1 2 года назад

Does leaving a plant in the pot deter it's potential growth? I always remove and plant right into the stratum gravel mix. Root tabs went in at the bottom before set up

@ErikWhyRock 2 года назад

Great tips!!

@Philip_smith88 2 года назад

Great tips 👍🏻

@julesbossaert7641 2 года назад

Awesome!

@fredfeuerstein1393 2 года назад

really helpful....

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 года назад

awesome tips

@brockg6194 2 года назад

Very cool 😎

@kingpoo7205 2 года назад

Glass Background is actually dope

@kerrypitt9789 2 года назад

Cory this is very helpful to me. I'm setting up a 55 I got for a good used price. The back is painted black, but there is a chunk missing, was trying to decide if I should just patch it up with black or....? So black it is. Cory one think I keep asking people and I understand the reluctance to answer. I use egg crate under my substrate, how do I know what kind of weight you can get away with? I like natural rock but....

@ryanpenrod1859 2 года назад

Since you showed it during the "black" section and didn't mention it--my only problem with your sponge filters is the green. I understand branding, but you're saying yourself right here that black would have blended in better. I hope you consider having some made with black hardware.

@bones1026 2 года назад

exactly. i also wish they had an option for fine sponge filters

@cSquaredFactotum 2 года назад

He's spoken about that before. I believe black was the first choice but black dye stains everything so it makes the moulding process more expensive (because the factory has to use specific moulds intended for black products only) so they went with green. I have no idea what video/livestream that was mentioned in though.

@jamieurbain7422 2 года назад

I agree. It’s the only downside of the filters.

@wendellkeresztyen7687 2 года назад

Paint them black with krylon

@jamesholbrook7785 2 года назад

What about the lift tube? Clear? About the only thing I see on my sponge filter is the lift tube which is green. It would be green eventually due to algae growth.

@bestbricks2693 2 года назад

I love your tour and tips vid thanks alot Question: I just bread zebra danios in foam box and feeding egg yoke, but how long till I can move to bigger tank like 40 gallons ?

@Niko-iw9ek 2 года назад

Black backgrounds make all the difference! They really make the plants pop and add to the appearance of depth.

@benjobling6861 2 года назад

Great content

@epicstopmotionracing5365 2 года назад

Cool video 💚💚💚

@elvinsworld11 2 года назад

Lovely

@benstheweatherdog 9 месяцев назад

Nice ghost knife shoutout! Theyre sick

@terrywho22 2 года назад

These are A grade tweeks. Thanks!!

@4WDchannel2023 2 года назад

Beautiful Fishes

@itsrayne63 2 года назад

Def gonna try this!! I just got my daughter her first fish tank.. well I’ve found a new love and hobby up keeping and watching these beautiful critters lol! Unfortunately I was told gouramis get along with one another but I just discovered I have a pretty established blue gourami male & a new dwarf gourami male 😭😭 I need to get a new tank if I wanna save the little guy I feel terrible he’s being bullied.

@rally4reel77 2 года назад

you could also try returning one of them to your lfs and get something that will get along better :)

@jennynovoa8586 2 года назад

Im going to try out the black background im sure it will look as good as in the footage ^^

@razme2099 2 года назад

Awesome

@jointgib 2 года назад

really good

@3i30m12 2 года назад

Hey Cory, love the videos! I have a question about ICH, can it live in or on a sponge filter? Still waiting for my Ich x to come in the mail . For my Colombian sharks, they did not survive 😢

@johnglenham4099 2 года назад

Look at md fish tanks if you dont think different rock work together.

@deucemcallister99 2 года назад

Another good aquarium background is a mirrored film, gives it great depth. Black, and mirrored are the go-tos

@Tonglakbay 2 года назад

You are insanely genius

@bigfootbeerblog9204 2 года назад

Is the co op going to get more hard scape/wood options with the expansion?

@TheShivABC 2 года назад

I love working on the lighting for my tanks, I've hand made all of it, I can control hue, color temps, or any color for that matter, I'm just a diy kind of person, made my own stands, shelving..etc, the thing I will never skimp out on is a quality heater, I have seen a trend where the preset heaters like break and stay in the on position, I've had them for years with no problems, but a new one did that to me, got the water over 100 degrees, the only thing that survived was my gourami, plecos and mollies, replace the heater with a new preset style, a week later it breaks and electrocutes the whole tank, what are the odds, third heater has been problem free for 2 months now, but is also not a cheap preset one

@submergedroots 2 года назад

You could get an Inkbird controller and set it to shut off the heater if the temp gets too high

@TheShivABC 2 года назад

@@submergedroots Thanks for the tip! I'll look into it

@rinvfx Год назад

imo cheap bright lights are the best. led strips and stuff like this. it costs like nothing but is very bright and gives this classic white light

@elizabethwagner2190 2 года назад

I seriously want to try your black airline tubing. I've bought a couple kinds and it seems like it comes apart from the vibration of the pump at every junction or intersection even the back flow valve. Suggestions?

@youngrichter3988 9 месяцев назад

Nice video

@fulcrum8108 Год назад

The first tank (6GAL) I bought for my betta had a piece of black glass for the back wall and he just spent all of his time flaring at himself. He wouldn't even eat, and he never got used to his reflection. No amount of light or lack thereof got rid of his reflection either, I finally wrapped his tank in towels to block out all light just to get him to rest for a few days. I finally ended up buying a new tank (10GAL) all together, heavily (silk) planted it and added a busy background from my LFS. He can still see himself, but he doesn't spend as much time as before flaring but he definitely still does. Do you have any advice, or is he fine?

@taz6122 11 месяцев назад

I have mylar background, makes it look twice as big with twice the fish and deco;s 😉

@amomentunderwater1994 2 года назад

That plant you put in @ 2:22 I have that exact plant is the leaves suppose to look purplish? I been trimming my leaves that turn that color because I thought it was dying but then I noticed more of the leaves would grow and then the same color. I am confused on if the plant is dying or that’s just the color.

@user-fu4pe2kr2t 2 года назад

My fish are fierce and ready to fight all the time, and of course you will never see them fighting each other.😂

@Viktoria_Thaelin Год назад

Any tips for insulation for the back and sides of the tank? I want to cut down on heating cost and stress on my heater

@Nomadistar Год назад

The dark blue of the deep sea is my go-to...but, I put black foam board on my tank with my cichlids & I must say, I am loving it. I am also thinking that perhaps I want it on my big tank as well. I agree that it hides alot, but I don't think it looks natural. If I could keep fish from the dark depths of our oceans it would be no contest. Meanwhile, I'll just take my toothbrush & scrub off the algae if it gets on my last nerve, if I stay with the deep blue for my big tank.

@SoTypicallyMeh 2 года назад

i was always told not to leave plants in the rock wool when i put them in the tank because it'll choke the plants after a while. is that not true?

@isaacmillard850 2 года назад

it is true

@Phill0old 2 года назад

It rather depends on how long you are going to keep the tank before you redo it.

@igorverdes Год назад

6:59 the best looking background. Is it frosted film or paper?

@FlyTyer1948 2 года назад

We haven’t had an aquarium in 40 years but are thinking of restarting the hobby after we move. Do you guys have an affiliation or connection with an aquarium store in the Boston or Metrowest area of Boston?

@masoompatel11 2 года назад

I don’t believe they do, but I hope they do in the future.

@Its_PieRat 2 года назад

i find frosted background to look the best on fish tanks, you cant see through it but doesnt look like a wall

@kenk8215 2 года назад

What do you use to get the frosted look? I don't think I've ever seen that before as a background.

@Its_PieRat 2 года назад

@@kenk8215 frosted glass tint on the outside

@deathnote7467 Месяц назад

Opinions on matte or glossy black backgrounds?

@joeprovenzano4362 2 года назад

Cory do you or someone offer a single light structure that has duel bulbs for front and back lighting

@ndbyers23 2 года назад

I have also wondered why the sponge filter tubes are not black. Really frustrating.

@haphazardlybored237 Год назад

What brand are those submersible spotlights??

@claudia7316 2 года назад

Do you have any recommendations for a black background? They have some at petsmart but the ratings aren't great

@AquariumCoop 2 года назад

A back trash bag works, black fabric also works. Also I've used paint on the outside.

@netrejo Год назад

Can you use Easy Root Tabs and at the same time use Easy Green All-In-One fertilizer?

@soggyfries4347 2 года назад

Yup, black garbage bag cut to fit. Been doing that forever.

@sliamybruh9608 2 года назад

I use mirrors as backgrounds

@sedgwickangler Год назад

I have a catfish in my tank and about 8 bluegill, my ammonia levels are drastically high and I just started my tank. It's been about a week and all the fish are alive. I don't understand how it is working out with them being alive still lol but I need answers and help on how to lower the levels naturally bc I don't have a secondary tank to put the fish in and I don't want to pump a ton of chemicals into the fish either.

@MKEW2002 2 года назад

What model is that ADA aquarium at 4:06?

@amypetz2289 2 года назад

So i'm new to the hobby. I have a 10 gallon tank with a piece of driftwood and some live plants in it. (with gravel as the substrate too.) I boiled the driftwood so it would sink and it wouldn't make my water brown. the tank has been cycling for 3-4 days now and there is a weird fungus/algae like film on my wood. Is it harmful to my fish and plants? am i able to put my fish in even with that film? Please help :)

@kenk8215 2 года назад

In my experience the film will go away or get eaten once you add the fish. Once your tank is fully cycled it should be safe to add fish even with the film on the driftwood. Just be sure to wait until the tank is ready before you add the fish.

@priscillamartinez3764 2 года назад

Cory question for you, what is the difference between killie fish and rice fish, can they live together?

@swishysgaming5345 Год назад

what about my lemon oscar whet lighting would make it stand out more

@cherylschneider3294 Год назад

My aquarium is located on my bedroom dresser in front of a window. Instead of doing water changes into a bucket and literally dragging to empty it outside, I pass the waste hose out the window. The water drains into my irrigation system.

@arioskaguzman Год назад

I have black fish. So I won’t be trying the black background, but I wonder what other color would u suggest?

@likeeddiebauer 2 года назад

Norwex Backock towel for glass. The safest and easiest way I've found to keep my glass clean. Pointless doing anything else if I can't see it clearly!!!?