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Congratulations on the beautiful grand baby! Hope all goes well with her health concerns.

If I wind up setting a salt water tank because of you please be warned you will be hearing from my wife. 😂

I don’t use rodi water for my tank but I did when I first set it up.

John and Lisa I will be in prayer for your granddaughter that things will be in his hands. Love you guy's your the best. ❤😊

Your channel is the first one I started to really watch. You showed me everything I know about freshwater keeping. I ended up setting a saltwater tank around the same time you did. I have to say I don’t think I’ll go back to freshwater. And you are 100% right saltwater is not the boogie man in the closet like everyone thinks they are. I know your channel will always be a freshwater focused channel but I am loving the salty content thank you.

Yes definitely a believer in - if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Prayers for your beautiful granddaughter 🙏🙏

I’ve always watched your channel but really never left any comments but I would like to send some Healing and Prayers to your grand daughter. May GOD BLESS her. 🙏🏼

Hi Lisa, I have put your granddaughter on my prayer list. Hoping and praying for the best outcome. God bless you and your family. Love your channel!!

Finally, the updates about the "salty"! The sheer volume (240 gallons are almost 1,000 litres!) and the "live rocks" for sure help keeping it clean; nowadays, I think even making "synthetic" saltwater is easier - Just follow the instructions, they're usually printed on the box. Very nice tank, anyway. I'm on the freshwater side, but still have a reverse osmosis system: so many species benefit from "softer" waters, it still is a useful accessory even for "freshies".

I really enjoy the relaxed feeling in the new videos. Mixing in daily life, and real issues. Fish or not. It's a different view from our end. You seem to be enjoying it. Keep it up!

Father Fish and Dr. Novak would be so proud to hear you say if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Beautiful tanks. 😊

We had several saltwater tanks when I was growing up, and we never had problems with them. It gets more complicated if the tank has high-end corals, which require tremendous stability and checking calcium and alkalinity. That's when you need a lot of the technology. Otherwise, you're right, saltwater tanks aren't as difficult as some people insist.

LOL John, putting those float valves in upside down is SO something me and my husband would do! So don't feel bad!

I ran FOWLR tanks for years. Some with predatory fish, and one sort of 'reef' with smaller fish and a few hardy corals, shrooms, and macroalgaes. Nothing but refugium sumps with built in skimmers. I even ran one that was HOB only. Treated them no differently than my freshwater tanks. Even used tap water because i had no RO unit way back then. The only thing that caused was a little green cyano on the sand which was easily plucked out. The only difference was mixing salt for water changes.

Prayers for baby Izzy. Prayers for you guys and her parents . I think sometimes as grandparents we love our grand babies “harder” than we do our children and that is what makes them so special. I know this is not easy but prayers for good outcomes and no issues with any other children they may have in the future

To start I will say I'm so sorry this is happening, it's not easy to handle when they're 1st time parents. The best thing to do is, if the baby isn't crying because of pain, isn't vomiting, no fever and she's eating ok then leave it alone until she's older for surgery. Sometimes when babies are new born doctor's don't see abnormal things in their little bodies, just have faith and leave it to God. Pray everytime and don't distance yourself from God. I know because my son had a brain tumor at age 4. He got operated 3x and on the 4th tumor the doctor's said no more operations, I lost my child at age 9. Sickness doesn't come from God, be strong and look up to the creator. Many blessings to you and family.

Ok, first of all I have to say... You show an adorable baby like Izzy and I just forget everything You were just talking about John lol Second thing, she is such a sweet little girl, such a pretty baby. I'm so sorry that your daughter is having to go through this as a first time mom. Horrible not knowing exactly what's going on with your child, no matter what the age, that's so hard. Izzy sure didn't seem too phased there, so that's good. Lisa, I just wanted to be able to reach out and give you a hug while you were talking. You're obviously an awesome grandma/mom for going and be that extra support with them. I'll be saying some extra prayers for that sweet baby Izzy for her journey these next few weeks. Thinking of you all for sure.

A nice upside is that you also now have barrels of drinking water in the event of an emergency. More importantly though, sending you many positive thoughts and prayers for Izzy and the family.

Sorry to hear what Izzy is going through, hopefully everything will be good. Doug looks like a very good daddy.

Thank you, Lisa, for letting us in… praying that everything will be fine with this wonderful baby… 🙏🙏🙏

Sending all the best for Izzy; she’s got some of the best doctors in the Commonwealth on it. Glad to know it isn’t the big C-Word. And thanks for the update on the R/O water system as well. Still hoping to be on course for Charlotte and hope we see you there!

My brackish tank needs WAY less water changes than my freshwater tanks.

Another great vlog! Praying that Baby Izzy will be 100% and her surgery goes smoothly! 🙏💕💜❤️

Sending lots of good vibes and support to your family for your sweet granddaughter. She sure is a pretty little thing! Gizmo is my favorite salt water fish. I love that he eats out of your hand!!

I am weighing doing saltwater myself it’s all your fault 😂

LOL You're basically describing my experience with my freshwater planted tanks. No water changes, and testing consistently shows excellent parameters. Weekly top-offs. So true, if it ain't broke, don't "fix" it.

I use a auto top off (ato) and a 5 gallon bucket with RODI water that automatically tops off my sump. All of your tanks look great 👍

Hope everything ends up fine with Izzy! She's already a fighter! In The other topic of the video, i'm really considering a salt water tank, i was already, and now, with your videos on salt water it is really giving me the motivation!

I started a saltwater tank in late February. You are 100% right it is easy. I am using a 40 gal and 29 gal. The saltwater tank is on a budget.

Praying for complete recovery and restoration for baby Izzy. Much love and strength for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏❤️

hope everything goes really well for your grandaughter

John in my experience salt water is easier than fresh the only time it gets difficult is when you start keeping corals

Most importantly... all our best wishes and prayers for Izzy, Mom n Dad and Gramma and Grandpa. Now I remember hearing something about a salt water on a budget from some guy on RU-vid. Yes please John👍

you probably do need to change some of the water out eventually because growing fish also need trace elements in the water.

Praying for sweet baby girl! May god protect her and heal her ❤

Sending love and prayers john and lisa hope izzy gets sorted out soon what a little cutie yous have as a grandaughter .As for Saltwater systems wish i had the funds but I never know might try it some time next few years .much respect to you and the family buddy.

Prayers for baby.

What is the ratio of Waste Water to RO Water when using that system? Maybe need another barrel to save the waste water for fresh water tank top-offs...just a thought🤔

Nice to see you enjoying the tank - gorgeous fish

the size/volume of water and amount of live rock and having the sump also plays a part of being able to leave it on its own, a much smaller saltwater tank would need more attention and cleaning/maintenance

Heavenly Father please bless Izzy with a full recovery!

I had a 240 gallon reef tank. Unfortunately, I had marine ick hit the tank and kill almost everything. I then ended up moving cross country and couldn't take the tank with me. After getting settled, I've gone back to tanks, but no salt at this point. They are beautiful and so cool, but the fish are relatively expensive. I do have a 110 gallon (large south american cichlids) that some day I may turn back to salt.

My heart felt prayers for Izzy and your family.❤

My son went through something similar as an infant. He wasnt keeping down all the formula, and he wasnt gaining any weight, so our neighbor, who was a nurse, checked him and mentioned pyloric stinosis as a possibility. Turns out thats what it was and had to have surgery at 3 weeks old. He is now 16, and he is 6'6" and about 400 pounds. Hes an ox. Doubt your little one will reach that size cuz mom and gma seem to be itty bitty, but she will bounce back fine. Just thought id share my personal experience on that with yall. Good luck, may the force be with you, and may the odds be ever in your favor. John will most likely get those references lol.😊

Another great vlog. Thank you for letting us in on Izzy's hospital visit. She's adorable, of course😍. Brave little girl and parents! John you may yet convince me to get a saltwater tank🤣Gizmo is my fave 🤩

Beautiful tank. U hit on all the reasons I've been afraid to go salt.

Your daughter is your twin ❤️ Beautiful. Prayers Izzy is 100% soon! Thank you John for the Salty encouragement I've been on the fence so it may be a project of mine in a few years 🌞

Great video! Your saltwater tank is fantabulous seeing your angel transform is very cool. Also seeing your Beautiful Banana was a treasure, hoping for nothing but the best for your family and their little one. My grandson is known as The Biscuit. He always smiles when i say Hi biscuit boy, or Daniel Biscuit on a video chat.

i had a 55 gallon saltwater tank running off of city tap water. there was no RO water used. everything was fine and thriving. Had fish and corals and no issues.

We love our salt water tank. Rare maintenance that is mostly wiping algae away. Cleaning the filters. Topping off the water. It's probably our favorite tank of all. I have bettas (Hi Lisa 😊). My husband keeps Cichlids, Tetras, and Angel's. I just recently set up a tank with Dwarf Frogs. But our salt water tank is the favorite.

Hope that sweet baby only needs the mass removed and not any of her intestine ❤ thanks for sharing with us! I’m almost convinced to try saltwater 😊

For a fowlr tank I don’t think most people use RODI, I never had for folwr, for first 5 months on the reef tank I didn’t but was hitting some walls without it. I have a 5 stage 150GPD that goes to a 20T for the ATO for my 180G Reef. A Tunze Osmolator ATO would be a good idea on your 240g

Prayers for sweet Izzy

Izzy is absolutely beautiful! 🙏 to her and family!

Much love from england to you and izzy and fam,i would love a salt water tank

Nice system on collection of water

Prayers and positive energy goes to you and your growing family. Stay strong together.

much love to your baby grand daughter sending warm wishes

I have RO because my water comes from a well and softened by my municipality to remove Barium. I had trouble with my saltwater tank getting full if aptasia and Cyanobacteria. It was too hard for me to keep clean so obviously i was missing something. I’ve enjoyed freshwater more but it’s personal preference.

John would you asks Lisa to do a vlog on how she keeps those plants so beautiful.

Sending lot's of love to you all hope she is better soon xx

Sending positive wishes for Izzy ❤❤

I keep freshwater but remineralize my RO water using salty shrimp gh/kh+ and gh+ depending on the tank. I fill a large trash can with RO water and don’t have the auto shut off valve so I’ve flooded my basement a few times😅 Luckily it’s in the same room as my sump pump and so it just runs along the wall right into there so it all works out lol.

Btw I have both saltwater and fresh it’s not as hard as you think. But corals are a different story.

The real reason I'm afraid of saltwater tanks is my compulsion to want more. First it's a fowlr and before you know it I'm get a second mortgage to be able to setup a reef tank😅

I have a 7 month old baby, you have beautiful Grand Dauther, I hope everrything goes well with her

I'm starting a 29g saltwater tank. Have the back painted and the rocks on. Still going to rake me awhile. I can't wait. Going to look nice in my living room with my 55g and 20g freshwater tanks.

@KGTropicals when I seen the video of you getting the saltwater set up made me jump 1 month later I used a spare 55gal and set up my first saltwater tank I went with a canister filter. thank for giving my the kahonas to give it a try. now my major issue is wanting to upgrade the tank size

Izzy being a trooper through tough times. Stay up little banana.

Saltwater is so much easier today. I started in saltwater and only went to freshwater several years ago. I have always used r/o for all my tanks. I owned a water treatment company for 20 years in Florida before I moved to North Carolina. Great video John

9:50 My ph is 8.2 GH is 14 and KH is 8. I for sure need an rodi system. My tap water parameters fluctuation is no bueno. My fish are not ding great but it dying. My plants are taking a toll too. So I’m looking forward to new beginnings with rodi water

I was about to buy and setup a peacock tank. Now I'm going salt. Thanks....

Hope everything turns out OK with your granddaughter.

Prayers for Izzy

Love your videos and hope your Granddaughter gets on okay

What a GORGEOUS baby!!!

The RODI system strips all the titanium rust chlorine and minerals out of your tap water. And you can use it in your freshwater tank to. You can also add a booster buddy to your system to make it fill up faster.

Awesome saltwater tank & RO system. Wishing the best for your grand baby & her surgery. With today's advanced technology & doctors it should be a smooth procedure 🙏

Wait, why do you have 4 of those barrels when you only have to do 20% change at a time? You probably only would want to store it about 4 days before the change no? Just one brute can on wheels should be perfect. I'm setting up a 240 salt myself. Everyone told me just one brute is perfect Wishing Izzy well

Marine is easy. I kept them for year's. 👍

Thanks for telling us about beautiful Izzy prayers for a good outcome xxx

Happy to see a salt water video. Love the vlogs btw, looks like your getting good views on them too 🎉

Really would love a saltwater tank. The RO requirement seems like a lot though.

Sending Positive Energy your way.

We have had a saltwater tank for 4 years it’s been so easy almost easier then my freshwater. It’s a pretty simple tank not a lot of fish. It’s one of my favorite tanks

Sending up prayers for your family and precious little Izzy!

Buy extra float valves for back up.

Sending prayers for Izzy.

IF you get a pump on your ro system it will make closer to 1:1 waste:rodi

Love the video Don't know if you added one of these or not but they make a device that when your flow of our water shuts off it senses it and shuts off your wastewater otherwise your system will probably just keep running and pumping out wastewater

Sending positive thoughts for the baby!

I’m gonna be praying for Izzy. All my best.

Praying for your granddaughter 🙏

Would R/O water system be best for discus, only fish I’ve had trouble with ?

Praying for the baby

Love you all!

Do you have a protein skimmer in the sump?

Sending you healthy thoughts for Izzy ❤❤❤

ah ha, they are 55 gallon barrels, I just watched it again, but still check your floats that they don't hit the lid before they turn off.😮, I just don't want to watch you do a flood video..😊

Run a line right to the sump? Auto top off. Just a thought since you already know what you are doing