HOW TO INSTANT CYCLE A FISH TANK! WITHOUT WAITING!

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How to instant cycle a fish tank! So you want to know how you can instantly cycle your tank? Easy Peasy Nice and Squeezy! Just watch this video on how to instantly cycle your tank easily! You must understand the nitrogen cycle as well before you can figure out how to cycle a fish tank quickly. In this video you will see the nitrogen cycle explained! How to cycle a freshwater aquarium.
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@johnnycruz4407 5 лет назад

Having kept fish since 9 yrs old, now in my 60s, I find your videos quite informative. You give your viewers simple, understandable & sensible advice. Thanks for sharing.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching and the kind words! I’m just a dummy with a camera so I have to keep it simple!

@khalidw5166 5 лет назад

I agree

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks!

@putulayan4023 2 года назад

I’ve been keeping fish since I was 3 yrs old 🫥

@blackfishbones 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been keeping fish since I was 16 and am 18 now

@flacosgarden6816 3 года назад

I've been in the aquarium hobby for over 50 years, have worked at and managed several fish stores and I still always learn something. Great info!

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@theirishman8455 4 года назад

This dramatic acting display truly deserved an Oscar (fish). I was moved, I cried! I jeered! I cheered! Spectacular! BRAVO BRAVO! Good vid, Michael. 🤓

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

LOL.dork

@Anytyme06 3 года назад

How to cycle a tank instantly? Already have a cycled tank! 😫

@xXkamaXxKazi 3 года назад

Not all lfs will give you a cycled sponge filter or media for that matter but something I’ve learned is if you scope out there plants and look for the plants with new growth meaning it’s been in there tank for a few weeks, you can buy the plants and add them in, don’t get rid of the material that encases the root system of the plants and add this into your hang on the back filter. If you are using a sponge filter then just allow a few of the plants to remain in the pot and the material. The material will contain a lot of the bacteria you need for your tank. Hope this helps jump start your tank

@alizcool1 3 года назад

Just ask the pet store for some live filter media

@atiliorocha4204 3 года назад

Stability Brow. Im Brazilian. I use prime and stability seachem. Miraculous

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Or buy a sponge filter from me, or borrow one from a friend.

@noco2095 3 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom how much?

@DamianBloodstone 5 лет назад

Great video. I always love the bloopers. Your information is always welcomed. I cycled a tank instantly as you said. I had zero across the page readings after 24 hours. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

You’re welcome! But 0 nitrates? Was it planted?

@DamianBloodstone 5 лет назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom I had one java fern from Petco in the tank. The tank also had a plenum. I thought this was strange and wondered if you had heard anything like it before. Right now in the same tank I have 28 small java ferns growing out, one betta, three rasboras, and five RCS. My ammonia is .5ppm, Nitrite 10ppm, and Nitrate at 20ppm. I think it is spiking a little due to the massive amounts of cocoapods in the tank. I can't think of any other reason for the spikes. I mean it looks like sea monkeys on a breeding program gone wrong.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Yeah, that’s not good.

@DamianBloodstone 5 лет назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom Yeah, see above. I clicked the wrong reply again. Migraines get me doing that I'm afraid.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Feel better! I get them sometimes too.

@herbeenc8042 4 года назад

Thank you so much I'm about to get my second fish tank and now I'm confident on how to do it thanks to your very informative video. Much appreciated.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Glad I could help

@lukewylde2691 4 года назад

Dude I just got a book's worth of knowledge in 15 minutes P.s. your son sounds like like a little superhero :P

@Maxx134a 5 лет назад

Finally someone to explain this properly, thank you!

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

You’re welcome!

@nicojooste6556 4 года назад

Michael's Fish Room I’m also very glad i came across your channel

@aaronr5287 3 года назад

Helped me very much with my first tank set up, also thanks Michael for the 2 plecos I love them both and they're both doing good!

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

No problem 👍

@lunacohen2306 4 года назад

Thanks for the info, helped a lot! Love the way you explained everything!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

You mean Norm!

@Rookreef 4 года назад

You got a new sub! I love when someone who is intelligent and calm and understanding. I'm so sick of going to fish stores and the owner is a snobby arrogant person. I'm only 1 year noon when it comes to tanks and I'm learning and experimenting what works for me. So when someone is willing to help in a friendly manner its a breath of fresh air.

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Thanks for the sub! Good luck!

@Bullitt1768 5 лет назад

thank you, I'm gonna be moving my 2 goldfish and i've gotten so much info saying this that and the other. Answered all my questions.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Glad I can help! How did the move go?

@Bullitt1768 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom Went great, tanks been running for half a year now.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

WoWDSM420a awesome!

@cartmanbrah8937 5 лет назад

Second video I watched your great RU-vidr straight and simple. Fishkeeping is not rocket science people don't overthink it! Ps. Nice job saying the word stupid you're not PC👍

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

I sure aren’t! I tell it like I see it with no filter.

@jadenfoxx9159 4 года назад

I've found all the complex fish keeping vids so far. This is the first simplistic one I've found, and i greatly appreciate it. I just wanted a Betta starter 10gal tank, aaaand was more or less being told it was more effort than my kids lol

@xaerienamnori6791 3 года назад

Uhm what? You just summarized my hours upon hours of research... thank you so much! Could you do a video from your professional experience on what an unhealthy fish begins to look like? E.g. swimming behavior...etc.and then the immediate steps you take afterwards to correct it? I just spent a ton of money of an entire API self of products and I think my tank is ready but I want to be ready if I notice my fish acting odd and I’m lacking experience there.

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Great suggestion!

@TunedRAMS 3 года назад

I have a 40 gal with about 12 fish. It’s been healthily established for a couple years now. I just bought a 125 gal last week. I have 2 200 gph filters on the 40 so I grabbed a sponge out of one of them, grabbed the log, some coral decorations and both intake sponge covers. Slapped them all into my 125 which has an FX4. I also threw in some bio rings I had in one of the filters. So the 125 is cycled. But like you said, I’ll be patient and add a couple fish per week to be safe. And believe me patience is hard man, I want them all in there now!! But I’m doing it right. Thank you for your brain bro, has helped me tremendously. I used to have a 5 gallon now I’m successfully at a 125 and it’s beautiful, thanks again!

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

That's awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

@marlonlising6321 4 года назад

Your videos are always entertaining. Love the bloopers!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks Marlon

@onehitterquitter2130 3 года назад

Chain stores should sell already cycled sponge filters. Damn near every coustmer would have to buy one when buying a new tank. Every new tank should be sold with a sponge filter. Along with directions on how to use this product. Along with directions on how to set up a new tank with this filter. Because we all know you can't just have one tank. Just my crazy thoughts.

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

I sell seeded sponge filters.

@ScottMclaughlinJ 5 лет назад

Good video as always and you make that shirt look damn good buddy. Thanks for dissing me Saturday and not spending any time with me lol

@charlescox2840 5 лет назад

Yes

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Sorry bro. After you said you had plans i figured it wouldn’t happen.

@ct6184 3 года назад

THANK YOU for making videos. much more helpful than the 1000s of others I have watched

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@davidlopez8821 3 года назад

Always keeping it real and speak your mind! 😝🤣 awesome guy, would love to have a beer with you

@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад

Maybe one day!

@jjcale2288 4 года назад

👍for your experience. I never did a nitrate test in my tanks in 40+ years into this hobby. On the other hand I always heavily plant them.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

I haven't tested my water in 2 years! LOL

@jordanh5368 4 года назад

I just got my first tank a 20 gallon and I have 5 baby plants in it and I put API stress coat and stress zyme in it and it has been running for two days. Do you know when I can add fish and how many ?

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Jordan H google the “nitrogen cycle” learn it, know it, live it.

@georgeforgerty2875 4 года назад

Mike, love your videos , I just got back into hobby because I’m retired now and kids are gone and I’m single. Lot has changed since the 90’s but between you, Scott and Liz, Jason, John and Lisa , and Chris , y’all should be PhD in fish keeping. Keep up the great work you do!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks! Who is Chris?

@georgeforgerty2875 4 года назад

Multi tank addition

@nyangata7278 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom Fish For Thought

@paulrobinson3254 3 года назад

Great advice and love the bloopers. Human as we all are 👌

@alyxandraramsey5828 5 лет назад

New subscriber here. I've been in the hobby for about 30 years, but have never kept guppies before. Lots of other livebearers, but guppies will be a new one for me and I plan on purchasing a pair or two from you. I can't wait! I've no doubt they'll be spectacular.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Of course they will😎! Let me know if you have any questions before you buy.

@mr.smithskitchen3224 5 лет назад

Great video sir, thanks for sharing with all of us. Love the bloopers. Crack head 😂😂😂.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Lol...just keeping it real!

@denislacasse5514 4 года назад

Great information Michael, I wish I had known this in 1961 when I got my first 10 gallon aquarium.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

I wasn't even born!

@aminseif9822 2 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom lol

@emmjo812 3 года назад

I was planing to use the filter in my stablished tanks in my new one, was also planing to use the water there when I do water change, glad I watched your video saved a lot of time and labor its very informative thanks

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Glad I could help

@emmjo812 3 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom quick question, aside from the filter from my other tanks does adding stones and gravel speed up cycling my tank? Because I don't think the filters from my other tanks aren't enough as the new one is bigger than my old ones

@Jackariah-N. 2 года назад

Just a quick props to your son and you for raising him right

@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад

Thanks!

@ericwebb6263 5 лет назад

3 videos in one week is good. Now coming up with new content or refreshing the the old content. Like you have a working fish room and possibly some people might want to just focus on one tank with a particular breed in it. I like the video where you fed your plecos. it's nice to see somebody that has working fish room sharing a little bit of the ins and outs of what they do particularly with their tanks.had some interesting to see some of the places that you traveled I like those videos quite nice.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric!

@ReneesZooTube 5 лет назад

I did something similar with my summer tub. I had some gravel in it. I took a sponge filter from a well established tank and squeezed it into the tub pond, all the dirty gunk. Instant cycle of the tub and no issues. I've done the same for new sponge filters, squeezed a dirty sponge filter from an established tank onto the new sponge and then put it into the new tank. Instant cycle. Of course starting with a small bio load of just a few fish. But never had an issue doing this. 😊

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

It works! Told ya!

@juliaschmidt9051 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for this video!!! Saved me hours of research!

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@k9gabriela893 5 лет назад

Great video and info! Peppermint tea and oatmeal cookies for snack and beverage

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Two things I am not a fan of! Lol

@sarahcrawford3032 4 года назад

Love the bloopers!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

My favorite part actually!

@sergiomontano1685 4 года назад

love those bloopers hahaha good info also ;)

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

The bloopers are the best! What is your favorite?

@sergiomontano1685 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom the one u said im already 5 min in the video ... hahhah

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

serg mnt lol

@RobinTruitt1962 5 лет назад

Great video. Very helpful for those who do not understand.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Thanks Robin!

@waterlover 4 года назад

thank you for the info , very knowledgeable

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@furushovonputtkammer5715 4 года назад

Thank you for this! I’m upgrading my king betta from a 10 gal to a 20 and I was freaking out (I’m very fond of Bruce) but I’m just reusing all the substrate, decor, and filter from the 10 gallon so I think he will be fine :)

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

I hear King Betta's need at least a 55, the best heater, floating plants and only fresh homemade food to thrive!

@furushovonputtkammer5715 4 года назад

Michael's Fish Room Thank you! Could you tell me where you heard the tank size from? Everywhere I look online I’m only seeing 10g to 20g as the minimum, as opposed to a Giant Betta that would need much more. I’d love to give Bruce more space, I’m just limited by the size of my apartment. Bruce gets a mix of frozen food and he has lots of plants. I will be upgrading the heater since it doesn’t seem to be as powerful as I need it to be.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Furusho von Puttkammer 🤦🏻‍♂️Sarcasm....

@otter124 3 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom lol

@MrJuniormikey 5 лет назад

I like seachem stability it works great for me if you dose for two weeks.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

How much does it cost?

@coenheinrich5873 4 года назад

Michael's Fish Room it only cost a few bucks I got mine for $4.99, I used it for my 55 😃👍

@theone5404 4 года назад

You mean one week?

@bluegum6438 2 года назад

Shake the living hell out of the bottle, mix the dose with tank water and pour it directly onto the filter media, and follow the directions, don't just dump the whole bottle in It does work!

@dragonslayer8724 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. Would this method work just as good taking an established media from a 36 gallon tank and using it in a larger 55 gallon tank? Established media is a bit smaller than what the new media would be.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

As long as the bio load is the same, yes.

@vernski39 3 года назад

Great video ..I’ve got a 60 litre tank that’s going through a bb and I’m running a sponge filter and fluval 207..does the water flow rate make a difference to how the bacteria grows..is it best to have it full flow or to turn it down for the bacteria to grow and settle

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

It does, slower flow should mean more growth to a point. But, it really shouldn't matter unless you are over stocked and under filtered.

@sharonaflink254 4 года назад

Thanks! I'm gonna move my fish to a 180L tank that is cycling. I was scared to move them but now I'm sure it's gonna be ok.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Great! Let me know how it works out!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Trisha Meloling how are you going to lift it with water in it.

@trishameloling2367 4 года назад

Michael's Fish Room i have a 55 tank and need to pick my fancy goldfish soon how can i instantly cycle my fish tank overnight without a fish tank stand at the moment ik fancy goldfish have a lot waste WHAT can i do

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Do you have a filter from another tank?

@sharonaflink254 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom It worked! Sorry forgot to respond. Even did it with another tank! I'm very happy.

@quinmallory 5 лет назад

loved the video, loved the info, loved the beard. But I couldn't help getting distracted by glimpses of chewies kok the whole video. talk about kok envy damn.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Wait until you see the video I release today!

@flamerz3000 3 года назад

Added filter media and deco/plants from my 90ltr to my 260l new tank and it cycled my tank added all fish plus fry all doing great cheers bud

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Awesome

@clairessalammerding8457 3 года назад

I've got a tank with 3 goldfish in it, went and bought a bigger tank for an axolotl. If I use the filter from the goldfish tank for the axolotl tank, how long would it take to cycle? I'm using stability to try and boost it up and used sponges from a pet store that goes in the top filter aswell. Any help would great, thank you!

@TCliff3027 3 года назад

So do I put all the fish I’m going to keep in the tank the same time as the pre seeded filter?

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Depends how many fish you are gonna keep.

@dcbboy1616 4 года назад

Bro your the GOATTT your are very relatable and make everything understandable

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks! What are the extra tee’s for?

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Jacob Sanchez lol...see I’d say GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAT!

@dcbboy1616 4 года назад

Michael's Fish Room 😂same thing Goooat & Goatttttt

@markbass7102 4 года назад

love the video love your style keep on going

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Will do! Thanks for watching!

@carolebraswell982 3 года назад

Thank you for the great advice!!!

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@najiawaseem3745 3 года назад

I dont have a test kit too and my fish are doing it's been like 4 years

@skinnyslims5327 3 года назад

Preach, I never tested shit and do 50 percent water change weekly. Never had an issue at all.

@Zer-db1bp 3 года назад

@@skinnyslims5327 how did you cycle the tank when you first set it up? I’m in that process now and I’m seeing most people testing the water before adding fish, so I’m curious what you did instead.

@skinnyslims5327 3 года назад

@@Zer-db1bp I legit just used water conditioner and filled it up. Let it sit for a day and tossed in my fish.

@mynametater 5 лет назад

Do you sell fish? Because I hear you sell fish. ;) Keep up the great work!

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Lol...don’t start! Thanks

@candyparkes7832 3 года назад

OH Mike I Just 👍👍❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣 Your Comedy & Your Videos. Thanks For Awesome Great Advice 👍👍😊 &+ A few Laughs 🤣🤣🤣

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it and maybe learned something!

@RoyalFishAquatics 5 лет назад

I use the same method to cycle my tanks. Its the best way.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Twins!

@manuelamarinello3651 4 года назад

How do I cycle a new tank if that is my first and only tank?

@izzyfizzy6785 4 года назад

It has to have a filter in it and let it run with primer and conditioner for about 2.5 months

@manuelamarinello3651 4 года назад

Izzy Fizzy Till ammonia and nitrites are at 0. To accelerate the process add 1 drop of ammonia per gallons, set heat at 86, add beneficial bacteria. I did a little research since I posted the question ;) but thanks for your answer.

@kpov2533 3 года назад

@@izzyfizzy6785 well actually 6 to 8 weeks but the more the merrier.

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Without an ammonia source, this will do nothing.

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

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@user-it4dq9dj9q 4 года назад

i dont normally cycle my fish tank or do water changes, but when i do, i pay someone, because its a 2500 gallon reef tank. so wtf am i doing here?

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Good question....

@AuProspecting-Scotland 5 лет назад

i now understand how to do this, thanks michael.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Glad I could help.

@walterbrightman8844 4 года назад

Love your down to earth approach Mike.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks so much!

@PENFOLD1962 3 года назад

What about taking filter sponge from the pond filtering system? Thank you for your really informative video... I've a feeling that you're saving the fish from unnecessary illness or death! P&P can and will kill if not correctly addressed correctly! THIS VIDEO EARNS A BIG THUMBS-UP ALL DAY LONG 👍😊👍 PS... Do you Sell Fish?... Do they have their own SAT NAV on to find the UK?

@donnaabotsway3552 5 лет назад

Enjoyed your video you put it in simple terms that anyone can understand

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Thanks! Glad You liked it

@dnicholds1542 3 года назад

@Michael's Fish Room so I have a 38lt tank with fish in there had it for 2 years so it's well cycle.. iv got a new tank 115lt but need to but the new tank in its old ones place all at the same time and need to put the fish in there aswell as no room for the old tank.. so my question is basically the safes way to keep all the good bacteria from 1 tank to the other I have a new filter aswell it's the cf2 Shall I slide the old sponges into the new filter with the new one?? Sorry to be a pain but the big day for this is tomorrow lol as that's when my cabinet comes for my new tank lol...ps I'm keeping no gravel or other stuff from the old tank

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Just put the old sponges in a bucket. Empty the old tank, fll the new tank and add the sponges.

@arnoldmmbb 5 лет назад

awesome information based in your experience and facts, also very good bloopers this time hahaha

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Lol...they are my favorite part! What was your favorite blooper?

@arnoldmmbb 5 лет назад

the alaska and montana part hilarious lol

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Lol...that was a good one

@jonathanbiller2029 4 года назад

Hey love the channel i have a question i set up a 40 gallon tank running 2 aqaclear 50 filters in it im 5 days in but im haveing microbubbles coming outnof the filters going into the water staying ot the surface ia that nornal for a new tank setup when i turn the airpump off it looks likenthere isbgreese on top too

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

So two issues? The film and micro bubbles?

@jonathanbiller2029 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom yea im gonna buy biomax and new spung pads

@hunterburns2093 3 года назад

one of my ten gallon tanks had fish with internal perisite do i need to completely drain the tank or do a small water change? also do i need to clean the sponge fliter that was in the tank?

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Depends on how you treated.

@josueenriquez3759 4 года назад

Hello, I have a question, if I move my established canister and some of my substrate from a 43 liter tank to a 67 liter tank but keep the same amount of fish and shrimp, does it count as instant cycle? Should I keep my weekly water changes as usual or I should be doing more frequent water changes for a couple of weeks?

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

It will be instant cycled yes. I would change water at a predescribed nitrate level.

@leperkon 2 года назад

Hi Michael, I've recently setup a 29g (No fish) and used a sponge filter from a friends 120g. Do you recommend squeezing it out into the tank so that gunk gets spread throughout the system and into my HOB? Or is my thought process about it wrong? Thanks in advance!

@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад

If there is no fish, you have killed all the BB (unless you are adding an ammonia source)

@user-jx3kq7vc8e 5 лет назад

wow, that's a great video!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

@brandonlksd1 3 года назад

Hey mike! I have a established 10 gallon with 3 mollies. If I take some filter media from the 10 and put it in the 55 do you think I should just put one molly in the 55? Thank you!!

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

I don't understand what you are asking?

@michaelpepper885 2 года назад

I was jus5 cleaning my tank with random tube videos playing about filters and things , than all of a sudden I hear your voice. Youre exactly like my incredibly annoying friend I grew up with in Jerz . So obviously I subscribed immediately. Lol. I might just leave your posts running at night. I learned to fall asleep lit up on an eight ball with him blabbing away till the sun came , back in the day. I know you everyone else probably don5 give a s*** but that's my comment. You are also informative. Reeespect

@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад

Glad I could help! LOL Jerz must be a handsome fellow too.

@plynpool1 4 года назад

I am learning how to take care of an aquarium. I had her set in an Aquaponics system and she did ok. My uncle brought me a 100 gallon tank and I moved her over to it not knowing that there is a whole new world of taking care of her now. I have a butterfly Koi that is now 20 inches long. She got real sick and I had no clue at first why. I went Petsmart and well that was a waste of time. I then went to what I thought would be a good place to get some answers. That was a waste of time as well. I came in panic still and started reading and researching you gave me great advice by watching your video’s and learning how to take care of my baby girl... Thanks again for all you do. I never even knew about guppy’s and how many varieties there are. I will be ordering in the near future from you.

@kinglyzard 4 года назад

My condolences for your experience at PetStupid. Do you have an aquarium specific store around your neighborhood? That would be a good source of info as well as a great products and fish. My last experience at PetStupid (key operative word here is *last*) was unpleasant as well. Such big box pet stores are good sources of hardware items, like pumps, tanks, filters and heaters, but lousy sources of "wetware" like fish, plants or live food.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Glad I could help!

@jessicahearne8099 5 лет назад

Thank you, thank you😃😃

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

My pleasure!

@stevedurnford5948 4 года назад

Awesome thanks!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

You're Welcome!

@PhilipJFry-tm9ve 3 года назад

I used 2 sponge filters one small and one large from an 5 month old established 20 gallon tank aswell as a piece of chola wood that was in there. I setup up a new 10 gallon tank with it and let it run for about a week and a half. I have some water lettuce moss balls and java moss in there with 12 cherry shrimp. They seem to healthy constantly grazing and swimming from one side of the tank to the other looking for hot spots of algae. Ive had them for about a week now and no deaths a few molts and they constantly graze. Ive noticed 1 or 2 male shrimp would swim to the surface and nose dive for about an hour after that they go on about their day grazing and hiding. Is this normal behavior? Or has my tank failed at instant cycling? Also how much water would you recommend changing? And how often thank you.

@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад

When you put pre seasoned items in a tank, you need to maintain the food for the BB. (Ammonia)

@connormcgrath7661 3 года назад

First of all. Great video. Question if possible. I have a new tank coming switching from a 180l to 300l. I'm switching from a Bioflow internal filter to a fluval fx4. Plan on using 2 course sponges, 2 fine sponges, 2 bags of biomedia and also using the large sponge filter on the transfer. Also the substrate as well. Fish stock will be the same as well Think this should be ok?

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Yup, should be no problem. Good luck!

@connormcgrath7661 3 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom absolutely nailed it. That was way easier that I expected. I mean literally identical parameters as before in less that 7 hours.

@chrismatsko4953 5 лет назад

Another good educational video nice brother

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Thanks bro! Glad you liked it!

@sharronmiller451 4 года назад

Love your videos.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Thanks!

@biglipsadboi5475 3 года назад

I’ve got my main fluval flex sponge filter, and a couple bio sponges in my 9 gallon. Will those be able to carry an instant cycle in an empty 30 gallon(will probably be vacant for a week)?

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Nope if it is empty, the BB will die without food.

@kayzium67 5 лет назад

If you people use water from an establisted tank, ask yourself, what is that water now? answer= watered thats been filtered=been through the filter and come out clean! some may say im a dumbass but even i understand the purpose of a Filter. ty for the upload Michael :)

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Lol

@DS-qy3qv Год назад

Came across your vid to reassure myself I wasn't screwing up. Set up a new tank for the first time in ages for my tiger barbs and moved everything but the gravel. I tested it with fry first though. Chose your video since you've got a proper fish room. Forget this aesthetic outside of the tank stuff 🤣

@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад

LOL

@jwoodard621 4 года назад

Hi there do gold fish loose the scales I love all your tanks lovely thanks for your videos (UK)

@jamesmanning387 3 года назад

Occasionally, it could of got caught behind decor or sometimes when breeding , make sure the wound is clean.

@dennyclose6635 5 лет назад

LOL Squirrel!!!! So.....I wanna buy fish....you sell em? lolol That shirt was awesome though!!!! Nice video !!!

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

Lol....thanks!

@daniellekatsounakis5533 4 года назад

Hey Michael! Can I use my old (2) filters from my 10 gal and put those into my 38 gal with the same 5 small fish and seachum stability and cycle in 24 hours?

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

No, it will cycle instantly!

@tremaynechetty8900 4 года назад

This was super helpful. I am cycling an empty 60gal with some plants and a filter. Will test out the system with mollies before I introduce the oscars/chiclids . Do you have any tips? or any idea when I should add the fish (its been 20hours). The fish are waiting in a 24gal established tank which they obviously outgrew in a month

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Did you cycle the tank? Do you understand the nitrogen cycle?

@tremaynechetty8900 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom just an update. They were moved from a. 30gal to 60gal . I removed some bio sponge from the older tank and used that in the newer tanks filter. Its been a week now and the fish are doing just fine . Ps : yes , I do understand the Nitrogen cycle :)

@JoeNocella 4 года назад

Good info Mike! I just had my 29 gallon tank spring a leak during the night. I woke up to 3/4 of my water missing & my corys & tetras scrambling around the tank. What a nightmare..Aqueon is reimbursing me for the tank.Gee thanks. So I went a got a 20 gallon long, added EXTRA silicone around the seams, set it up with new eco-complete gravel and sand substrate & the same plants I had from the old tank. I'm using the same large sponge filter & canister filter from my old tank in this new tank. I let it run for 24 hours and added just the corys. Tomorrow I'll move the red-eye tetras & a couple of neons. I'm thinking the tank should be fine as far as cycling goes, just as long as I keep an eye on the ammonia & nitrates, and do water changes every few days. I was worried about ammonia spiking, but I think there's enough beneficial bacteria on the large sponge, canister filter & plants to keep the tank healthy. What do you think? This is a first for me...I never had to setup a tank so fast.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Why did you wait? Was there food for the BB to eat in the new tank? Did you an an ammonia source?

@JoeNocella 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom While I was setting up the new tank, I had my fish in two ten gallon betta tanks so they were OK. I let the new tank run basically overnight, not a full 24 hrs, just to let the temperature stabilize. Now I have them all in the new tank. They seem fine..

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

@@JoeNocella Where was the filter?

@JoeNocella 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom I kept the large sponge filter in a 5 gallon bucket of tank water along with the plants.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

@@JoeNocella The BB needs food to live, in other words, an ammonia source. You should be ok.

@dailodai9586 4 года назад

hey mike. if later you ever re arrange your fish room. i suggest you turn your 2x4 lumber standing up instead of laying flat. because lumber laying flat has less weight load than standing up. i see your layout and since cam in construction i wanted to point that out to you. thanks for your videos btw

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

I know, but then I wouldn't have the height needed.

@johanamel545 2 года назад

Thank you for this info!

@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@violahopsalot162 5 лет назад

Great info like usual. Chinese food and red wine. Got to have the wine with most things.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

What kind of Chinese?

@eransalih4893 2 года назад

Hi Michael, I’ve got a cycled tank but I don’t have any spare sponge filters running in the tank but plenty of ornaments. If I take ornaments out of the cycled tank (which have been in there for a while) and put them in my new tanks (I.e small terracotta pots I’ve left in there as caves) , does this also work in some way or does only a sponge filter work?

@MichaelsFishRoom 2 года назад

Yes, but there isn't a lot of BB on those things. Can you tank some of the biological media out of your other filter?

@alexherrera3918 5 лет назад

Thanks for the advice. Do you have experience on starting a cycle with RO water? (if you ask why use RO water ....I did not want the deal with chlorine and hard water..maybe not very smart..). Anyhow. Do you know if benefit bacteria will grow on to water or they need some minerals...? Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!?

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

I have never done it, but I know the fish will need minerals.

@crustycrustacean1980 4 года назад

BB need carbonates to grow and metabolise - so yes, remineralise the RO water

@RebelCowgirl01 3 года назад

Your honesty is awesome. And so darn funny. 😂😁🐟

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

You forgot handsome. 😎

@catfishcave379 5 лет назад

I use the water change water from another tank method... as well as some rocks/wood/gravel from another tank. And then I stock very very lightly! And then I monitor ammonia/nitrite levels with my non API test kits. (I dare to be different!) It's been frigid over here by the Rose Bowl - day time temperatures in the upper 50s! (of course, its 75 today...)

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

🤬🥺I bet if you didn’t use any water the results would be the same.

@catfishcave379 5 лет назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom The water only way works, I just have to stock lower initially. Adding decor was something I just started doing this year because I was in a rush. It's all your fault - I watch your videos and NEED to go out buy more tanks and fish.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

You're Welcome!

@susanbriggs862 5 лет назад

Another good one. Snack and drink are guava kombucha and hummus with carrot sticks.

@MichaelsFishRoom 5 лет назад

I read that as “humans and carrot sticks” at first!

@adamworley196 Год назад

Another good vid! Really glad I found your channel.

@MichaelsFishRoom Год назад

Me too! 🤣🤣🤣

@chefjl02 5 лет назад

Ey Sir do u sell shirts online? Great video tho. Watched tons of videos regarding cycling a new tank. But this one is simple and straight. Thanks for sharing I'mma rob used filter in my local fish store. See yah!!

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Hiya! Sorry for the delay. I do sell shirts. teespring.com/stores/michaels-fish-room

@angellamberto471 4 года назад

I just started with a small 10gal threw two lil plants and a betta fish to try and cycle tank and get it ready for more fishes in future I have a question the guy at the pet store said I should change filter/ clean every month if I do that would that mess with the beneficial bacterial thanks sorry if question is a bit stupid really like your take on things thanks.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

If you clean it in old tank water Or dechlorinated water it should not effect the cycle. (Good question)

@abdelelejel8087 3 года назад

Hi! I have a question... I’m switching my betta from a 3.5 gallon to 10 gallon tank. I added water conditioner to my new tank, as well as bacteria and stability. I was going to add my fish after 3 days, as well as put his filter from his old tank in the new one. Will he be ok? Also, can I just put the old filter sponge at the bottom of the tank (sitting there) or do I need to put into a running filter?

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Yes that will work no problem. Good luck!

@amorhana578 4 года назад

How long should you cycle a 10 gallon I’m on day 4 and I got a bacteria bloom idk if dats normal but the pet store said keep it running for a week also I’m getting guppy’s yes I have a heater filter etc etc

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

As long as it takes to process however much bioload you will have in 24 hours.

@Plainquotes 4 года назад

What about if I add bacteria starter from top fin? Will that work to instantly add fish

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Never used it, so I can't comment.

@Bonjovicrzy 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video I have learn allot from you I went through 1 cycle in ten years I have the same 29 gallon all that time same amount of fish only replace if one or two dies to keep the no# school.. But my brother gifted me a 55 gallon ... he said the time I spend taking care of them they deserve a bigger home.. I have been stressing about the upgrade and new tank moving the fish .. plus so many people tells you something different.. I have a few questions please I only have one filter and one heater (both Up to 75 Gall)I planning on transferring everything over ... and use everything even the decorations except for the old gravel .. I was planning on changing to sand from gravel . but I was told to put old gravel in pantyhose and tie and lay it in the new .. tank with the sand till .. tank is ok ...will that work?.. .& be ok ...Plus others told to carry as much old water over as I could and top it off With fresh .. you said no old water,, so should I have new water completely & condition it .and watch . and since I have one heater and filter and sponge filter..I also have seachem matrix and Purgion and I also use Prime ... I need to move all my fish over same time ...I wished I could move a few at a time should I get a bottle of safe and stress guard from Seachm’s too .So sorry this is so long ..Thank you for any help

@bobmennel137 4 года назад

If you're moving all of your fish to the new tank just put the biological media from the current filter into the new tank's filter. It is already supporting the bio load. Use all new water and treat for chlorine/chloromine. Give it a little time for the water conditioner to work, and the tank temperature to stabilize prior to introducing the fish and filter media.

@MichaelsFishRoom 4 года назад

Exacly what @bob mennel said!

@Bonjovicrzy 4 года назад

@@bobmennel137 thanks so much For being so kind and all the info it makes me feel better about moving them

@Bonjovicrzy 4 года назад

@@MichaelsFishRoom thanks Michael and thanks for all your videos loving them

@marthanewsome6375 3 года назад

I over filter, but it's great. Can always seed a new tank or if a friend needs some to set up a tank I can help them. I only test during cycling. I might have to buy another kit soon as it's almost out of date.

@MichaelsFishRoom 3 года назад

Exactly the way to do it!