How to Set Up a Fish Tank (Detailed Version)

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My young daughter Gamer Girl wants to set up her first fish tank and if you’re not super familiar with aquariums, the process can be a little overwhelming, so I’m going to share the whole process we went through so you can follow along.
🐟 MATERIALS I USED
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▶ Aquarium (with lid and light): I got the Fluval Flex 15 (black version) from Petco (a local pet store chain)
▶ Heater: www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Gravel: I got a bag from Petco
▶ Decorations: I got them from Petco
▶ Pothos plant: I got a clipping from my aunt
▶ Anubias plants: www.aquariumcoop.com/collecti...
▶ Sponge filter: www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Airline tubing: www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Air pump (with battery backup): www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Check valve: www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Water conditioner (or dechlorinator): www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
🌿 RESOURCES
▶ What heater size should I get? www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aq...
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0:00 My daughter's first fish tank
0:14 How old should my kid be to get pet fish?
0:46 How much does a new fish tank setup cost?
1:24 Location
2:16 Aquarium size
3:53 Aquarium background
4:23 Gravel and decorations
5:56 Live aquarium plants
8:26 Aquarium heater
9:41 Aquarium filter
11:22 Add dechlorinated water
12:01 Plug in the equipment
12:26 Aquarium cycling

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19 июн 2024

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@GirlTalksFish Год назад

*Note: This is an aquarium decorated by my daughter, so please be kind with your comments. Everything in this tank is safe for fish and invertebrates and will not negatively affect their well-being.*

@imberrysandy Год назад

Youre a mom?! Great fish mom and great human parent :p

@hillaryburdick9313 Год назад

I really like how your daughter decorated her tank!

@TheSoupDealer Год назад

It is such a nice tank. Your daughter is an amazing designer.

@mr.burger1502 Год назад

Really cool aquarium.🤩👍

@Apistogramma_cacatuoides Год назад

It would look a lot better if it was decorated with live plants and non-painted substrate but it looks good for a tank designed by a child

@christopherseilaff8665 Год назад

We need more content like this. Basic aquarium setups using the artificial decor. I can't tell u how many times people have told me they decided against an aquarium because of how complicated the plants are. Also I am a sponge filter fan fir the exact same reason

@garg4531 Год назад

Glad to see somebody who doesn’t hate on artificial decor. I get that everyone loves a heavily planted tank but not everyone’s really cut out for that kind of setup, myself included, and there’s nothing wrong with artificial decorations as long as they’re fish safe and the tank is well maintained And if people don’t like the look of rainbow colored plants then there’s plenty of natural-looking options out there

@BigShrimpin416 Год назад

Yea because fish love plastic and painted rocks that leach chemicals 🥴

@garg4531 Год назад

@@BigShrimpin416 The decorations in this tank are all fish-safe They may not look natural but fish don't really care about aesthetics, just having places to hide and feel secure Even in nature they'll readily take shelter in manmade objects if nothing else is available

@metricula 11 месяцев назад

Yeah! It’s not my thing, but I think seeing more positive videos about accessible decor and tank set ups for different needs

@Serbian-Accordion 11 месяцев назад

That person who commented clearly throw a 2 goldfish in a 0.5 gal bowl with rainbow gravel and no filtration 💀

@greatyig2724 Год назад

You're such a wonderful mother! Being able to introduce your daughter to one of your passions and being willing to let her express herself even if it doesn't completely match up with your tastes. The tank looks great!

@watersrising8044 Год назад

I actually love that you ended the episode with “don’t add your fish now.” So many newbies buy the aquarium stuff and the fish at the same time for instant gratification. I love that you left your daughter choose what she wants in the tank.

@jacquig1939 Год назад

I love you saying 'yes it's my daughter's tank but as the adult I'm responsible' I hate so many parents get a dog and then complain the 7yo doesn't do everything, like yeah it's a 7yo they're going to forget things

@troy83607 Год назад

Respect new people joining in on the hobby.

@MandoLoriean-bn8df Год назад

I'm happy you're showing some love for us who are new to the hobby and starting with artificial decor. People rail on me too often for this choice, but I'm struggling with keeping fish alive as it is, how do you expect me to add live plants to the mix?? 😭😭 Thank fully this new group I have haven't had any casualties or signs of sickness, though me and my niece have found an estimate of 8-13 baby platys!🥰

@shaffwana8758 Год назад

My first tank looked similar to this years ago, fake plants, colorful rocks, etc. It was a good experience for me and once I got older I was able to set it up with real plants and more "special" substrate, this is a great starting point for kids! Great job and good luck to the little ones with this new hobby!

@musicalfish145 Год назад

Haha, I probably chose the worst possible place for my first fish tank. The stand was right above a heating/AC vent with another vent a few feet away from it and a sliding door leading outside also a few feet away. It was also behind a north facing window, so hello, algae-ville! Plus, it was in the living room which is the place with the second most traffic xD And my piano was very close by, so that didn't do any good for my piano. *cough cough* moisture. The two sinks that I could use for water changes were both on other floors, so every time I changed the water, I'd have to lug a gallon of water up and down stairs. The tank was still amazing and I loved the heck out of it, despite choosing such an unfortunate place lol

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Oh no! 😂

@cherylmartin9994 Год назад

Love it!! You and your daughter did a great job🤩 can't wait to see what fish go in!

@neur0ness Год назад

Place a neoprene mat under your tank to prevent it from cracking due to vibrations when people walk by or are actively doing stuff near the tank. As Irene showed at 4:31

@Evil_Genius_888 Год назад

Great video as always! It’s the initial cost part I wish I’d have known going into the hobby. My first 2 tanks were free, but all the other stuff I had to purchase.

@sarahwoodring5587 Год назад

Fantastic walk through! I shared this video with my sister, whose kids want aquariums "like Aunt Sarah's!"

@lisasparkman2924 Год назад

My granddaughter is 9 and has a tank almost like this one. I love it. ❤️

@garg4531 Год назад

Just wanted to say that this is a very helpful and informative video, and I love that in addition to covering the basics it also has pro-tips that I don’t hear about as often, such as using a black background and substrate to help the colors of the fish stand out more, and using pothos and anubias to purify the water without needing any special care My stepmom is actually looking to get into fishkeeping and we’ll be setting up one of my old tanks when my little brother is old enough, and I’ll definitely be showing this video to them!

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Oh good! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Getting family members into the aquarium hobby is always so fun. :)

@garg4531 Год назад

@@GirlTalksFish Agreed (plus having someone to show them the ropes can help them to avoid making beginner mistakes 😅)

@TeamFlame_101 Год назад

Me: puts a tank in my bathroom like she said. Two days later: my gourami looks at me while I'm pooping like: sooo, u gonna feed me or what?

@lakeshiamills1454 Год назад

This is a great tank for kids and an easy to follow and absorb guide for new fish keepers/young fish keepers.

@forrestfoster3269 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful video -- just the right amount of advice I needed to get my son (and my wife and I) started! Thank you!!!

@jasonyang5296 Год назад

Such a good parent. I honestly wanna model after you when I get my own kids

@hannahhenderson271 Год назад

Love it!! So cute!

@jesusbarrera183 Год назад

Great video!

@TheSeptemberRose Год назад

This is great! Thank you for the info regarding chloramine as opposed to chlorine.

@amayanut Год назад

Wonderful mom, wonderful video. 😊

@pof1857 Год назад

Great video with exactly the right information for kids getting into the hobby - nice work! How did you get that awesome spiral poop?

@voluntaryismistheanswer Год назад

Re dirty landscape gravel, ohko stone has entered the chat. 😄 (I tripped over a pile I was hosing out yesterday, fishkeeper injuries, ouch! It was fresh in my mind. All that mud!)

@CaveTraH Год назад

So the bathroom location choice makes much more sense when you explain your reasoning for it, but quick question: what about showers or baths? Would the fluctuations in temperatures and humidity caused by basic stuff like that have an adverse effect on the tank? Just curious.

@johncameron4194 Год назад

Or soapy stuff

@thebeigesheep6132 Год назад

Our fish aren't that fragile. Remember in the wild there are temperature fluctuations. It's pretty artificial to keep temperature at a constant 80 degrees.

@justinholmes4333 Год назад

I don’t think the humidity will bother them ;). I don’t think the room temp changes from a shower are enough to do much to a tank’s temp

@georgeballentine1045 Год назад

Very good information.

@Killerbug198 Год назад

Let's goo 229th viewer!! I love your videos! My gf and I watch all your new drops!

@angiebear8727 Год назад

Really cool you helped her make her very own tank

@skydivertanner Год назад

I know it's very random, but loved your hair in this video. Looked good. Great video overall

@fishkeeper3734 Год назад

That is an awesome tank 10 out of 10 I have a small 10 gallon with some small Oh yeah sorry auto correct or did that I actually have two African cichlids in 10 gallon tank I am deciding to rehome them however

@fishkeeper3734 Год назад

And also getting kids in the hobby is great i’m 11 years old and I have five fish tanks and when I was five years old my parents taught me everything about fish keeping and now I have five fish tanks a 37 gallon fish tank from 5 gallons basically I do all my water changes by myself and I learn how to keep fish I am currently breeding black skirt tetras this morning I woke up and there was eggs on one of the plants so they Spond and they’re fertilized

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

@@fishkeeper3734 Oh my goodness, that's awesome! I can't believe you've bred tetras already. Congrats on all your hard work!

@fishkeeper3734 Год назад

Unfortunately the eggs did not hatch however though I’m gonna try again in this time put a male and a female in a breeder box

@fishkeeper3734 Год назад

However though I’m worried that when the eggs to hatch and that the fry will rather get stuck I have a mesh breeder so I’m wondering if they will be OK

@fishkeeper3734 Год назад

And I guess they were not eggs it was just random stuff however though I do have a male and a female so after I get back from my trip from Arizona I’m going to start breeding my tetras so those weren’t eggs but I wish you success and I hope your daughter can keep lots of fish and learn from this experience

@littlemidwestrebornsdolls Год назад

I think your daughter picked out wonderful decorations. I can't wait to see the fish she chooses. 🐟🐠🐡 Gina Hetlage

@laurabustos6560 Год назад

Fyi, Petco doesn't do the $1 a gallon sales anymore. What they do now is sometimes as cheap, but for smaller tanks it's more expensive. It's 50%off Aqueon ONLY tanks. And they're doing one now!!

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Oh, good to know! I was wondering why I hadn't seen any ads about it in a while.

@laurabustos6560 Год назад

@@GirlTalksFish please tell gamer girl her first tank is AWESOME!!✌️

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

@@laurabustos6560 She says thank you! 😊

@larryreid8562 10 месяцев назад

I like the pre set, the suction cups hold it in place..

@fredk4136 Год назад

GTF you are the best. Totally enjoy your videos.

@flaming547 Год назад

Hi, i got 2 new honey gourami for my 29g tank that currently has guppies. It's been about 36 hours, and they are always hiding under the driftwood i have, especially when i try to feed them. Will they eventually stop hiding? Thank you!

@ultramaximusreviews 3 месяца назад

I had that exact same treasure chest air pump in my tank as a kid too LOL

@metehantans7852 Год назад

I grow up with a 400 Lt tank,I'm currently building a tank for betta in my room, after that I might get my brothers a tank 👀

@johncameron4194 Год назад

The wondering Jew plant is also good. It’s a nice purple

@jenpink4298 Год назад

This was a great video but I can’t believe that you left us at the no fish stage😂

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Gotta leave 'em with a cliffhanger so you come back next week! 😂

@watersrising8044 Год назад

Odo is very cute 😃

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Haha, he's such a silly bean and wears his heart on his sleeve. Glad to have him as part of our family.

@hannataylor2254 Год назад

I love it

@carlyholmes3604 10 месяцев назад

Didn’t know I could actually have my Anubis in the substrate deffo doing that

@SequoiaElisabeth Год назад

Moral of the story - Don't Cheap Out 😉

@oddisVFX Год назад

hello, I just bought my betta a new tank and before I even put him in it it was cloudy then it went away so I put him in it then it came back about 1 week later idk what do to please help

@thanhhaphuc7044 Год назад

W mom, hope your daughter will have her own planted tank one day

@-AndrewR Год назад

👍🏻👍🏻

@multipletanksyndrome Год назад

On your background, you don't use soapy water to attach it?

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Nah, it's not the window cling stuff so I just tape it. If you do it right, you can't even see the tape at all.

@multipletanksyndrome Год назад

@@GirlTalksFish It's not the tape, I found using a solution or something makes it like HD. If you haven't tried it, give it a shot on your next tank. Petco has rimless cubes on sale right now. The 14g are a great size.

@ryanbarton6739 Год назад

That pug should be GFI protected FYI Great video and tips 👌 👍

@SoFloCichlids Год назад

Since when did they make a Fluval flex without the filter chamber?!

@mattgray9297 Год назад

😊 You missed this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2E6Ofz6QPQ8.html

@jenpink4298 Год назад

She may or may not have done a few modifications😂 It’s in a previous video

@banconblocks584 Год назад

Was uppppp

@mynala110 Год назад

????? Did you remove the back filter section???

@voluntaryismistheanswer Год назад

That's what I do on my Marineland portraits

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Yep, you can check out how I did it in my video "I Fixed This Aquarium Kit (and almost killed my fish)"

@billyshadoan6881 Год назад

love you irene

@mohammadashfaquealam6157 Год назад

Are you going to buy a plakat betta fish

@fishvideos814 Год назад

Kids watching are legends

@LaviniaDeMortalium Год назад

Alternatively, you can get a 50lb bag of play sand from places like Home Depot. It's $7. The only down size is what to do with the rest of it lol

@GirlTalksFish Год назад

Haha, you don't know how many bags of half used substrate I have in my basement.

@CaveTraH Год назад

THIS. (eyes the mostly full bag of sand from three years ago taking space on our fish shelf)

@francinedufresne7514 Год назад

I've been using pool sand mixed with black gravel to get the black substrate look too for my grankids first tank,it very nice to get them to love aquarium fish keeping,nowadays as adults b oth have multiple tank syndrome lol

@Mossywall Год назад

Hello, I personally would not have chosen the unnatural decor, but as long as your daughter does know that live plants make things better, I think it’s good for a first thank. Maybe at a later date you could go and have her pick out her fav driftwood, rock, and live plants! Just my opinion tho. Little too neon for my taste, but in the end what matters is that your daughter gets some good experience 👍

@RandomRamyy Год назад

Hi hi❤

@multipletanksyndrome Год назад

Get the biggest tank you can afford. Lol

@LightLegion Год назад

Your tank is just a few steps away from a glofish tank Irene! My kids wanted a glofish tank. And after 1 year of regular fish keeping, I was experienced enough to handle a glofish tank. And I'm glad I didn't start with a glofish tank. Because the glofish company heavily markets tanks that are way too small.

@praneeth5127 Год назад

Just curious, have you ever felt keeping fish unethical? Like did you feel like forcefully pulling them from their natural home?

@Aquarium-Downunder Год назад

I have not used a filter for over 20 years and I don't do water changers and my water is clear. I use only live plants I use the same water for my fish and hydroponics, I'm able to grow strawberries all year. I have my hydroponics table above the fish tank, using a low volume pump, I pump the water from the tank to the table and let the over flow fall back into the tank at the other end. pending on the size of the tank, I have a air stone every 2 feet Ii never use any pleco's the things are just to dirty, other fish can do the same job.

@-fly-1350 Год назад

I am a (kinda) child and I am taking care of my 10gal betta tank 80% by myself (10% by my dad)

@johncameron4194 Год назад

Petco no longer dollar days on tanks. It’s 50% off

@brannonwinchester7054 Год назад

Easier to do a dirted walstad tank

@johncameron4194 Год назад

Well it’s a kids tanks. Enjoy

@sparkdrive2900 Год назад

Lets be real. Its not really for the kid. You just want another tank. Lol

@thatdud819 Год назад

her daughter literally asked for a tank did you not watch the video

@corydorassterbai8659 Год назад

I just cant believe what i became. From plastic decoration tank to ecosystem tank with hard plants at just 13 years old. I dont wanna flex but i literally just cant believe this.

@corydorassterbai8659 Год назад

Oo, so The corys where for the gamer girls tank😁

@thebeigesheep6132 Год назад

What kind of plants are you growing that are hard?

@corydorassterbai8659 Год назад

Some rare ludwigias (not commonly found) and some carpeting plants without co2. Thats The thing, i dont have co2 even if half of the plants need high co2 level. Maybe im just lucky with my water.

@mattgray9297 Год назад

Great video!