Unboxing African Cichlids - Tragedy Avoided (Detox w/ PP Dip)

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  • Unboxing African Cichlids and adding to the tank same day with a PP Dip.
    Potassium Permanganate can kill any all external bacteria, fungus, skin and gill flukes.
    This African Cichlid unboxing quickly went sideways though and was near to a total failure! Luckily I was paying attention and avoided a disaster.
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  • @KaveManAquatics
    @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +8

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    • @silverman3678
      @silverman3678 Pƙed 2 lety

      @Eat With GRUBBY Keto ASMR
      Put a pre filter or turn down the filter if it's adjustable. But a pre filter should work. Go to Amazon and type in "acquarium pre filter". You will put that over the intake tube where your fish keeps getting stuck

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      They may be dying from other causes and just ending up at the filter. A filters intake is not usually strong enough to suck fish to it and kill them.

    • @mrchard40
      @mrchard40 Pƙed 4 dny

      After two years, do you still have those 2 fish???

  • @johanamel545
    @johanamel545 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Love how you moved them to a quarantine tank ASAP after noticing the stress! Shows how much you care and pay attention to them. Such beautiful fishes! Hope they get to join the big guys soon !

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thanks! I’m always extra cautious when adding new guys, especially straight from bag to main tank. This was rare for me but wanted to show how to use the PP dip. Glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @hectorsegundo5772
    @hectorsegundo5772 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    Just some small tips of the video when I add my fish to get acclimated I remove the first bag only because the first bag has writing with marker ink that might be toxic some places like in this video came with fiberglass and those fibers are dangerous for us humans when inhaled imagine floating inside the tank so remove main bag rinse with bag in water if you have obsessive behavior then rinse them in tank water and what else do we get out of this video adding one fish to a established tank can be possible only in emergency situations 😀 well great video hope the guys make a speedy recovery peace ✌

  • @shawns2993
    @shawns2993 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Getting back into after 15 years. Your videos are great! Going to be very helpful going forward. Thank you!

  • @AllieApperson
    @AllieApperson Pƙed 2 lety +5

    So glad you were able to get those guys looking better! Can't wait to see the update of them being added to the big boy tank! Great video! Happy to see it was longer than I expected. 😁

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thanks Allie, Occasionally I'll bust out a long one for you guys 😊đŸ’Ș

    • @PULAG
      @PULAG Pƙed rokem

      It was me.

  • @Jozuv
    @Jozuv Pƙed 2 lety +9

    Makes me feel better that Kave man isnt perfect . There is hope for me yet’ I think I’m doing pretty good😉

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +8

      Far from perfect! Lol I try to stay as real as I can on the channel, even with my struggles.

    • @kkdeveauxgue2784
      @kkdeveauxgue2784 Pƙed 2 lety

      LolđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Łme too,man do I lose fish

    • @ericmontoya3447
      @ericmontoya3447 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics Thats why we love ya bro..

  • @Davis_h
    @Davis_h Pƙed 2 lety +1

    You are hands down my favorite channel to watch definitely come here when I’m looking for correct information đŸ€™đŸŒ thank you my man

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      My pleasure bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful

  • @DeadEye_FPS_420
    @DeadEye_FPS_420 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    love your attitude bro, awesome vids. im going thru the bacterial bloom stage now, keep it up!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you bro...Stay patient with that bloom! You'll pull through 😊đŸ’Ș

  • @KevinLee-pq5sm
    @KevinLee-pq5sm Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    I love all your videos, keep up the good work Kev ❀

  • @joelynch4844
    @joelynch4844 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hey Kev, thanks for the tips on acclamation of new fish from Beantown. Followed your directions to the letter and everything is perfect.

  • @plushpossum
    @plushpossum Pƙed 2 lety +1

    How did I not realize a water change was a great way to introduce new fish???? Totally makes sense!!!! I learned something today. :-) Thanks, Kev!!

  • @lauraleamarlyn323
    @lauraleamarlyn323 Pƙed 2 lety

    You're AWESOME Kev! Thank you for your teachings!!

  • @eues803
    @eues803 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Kevin, yr OB'S are with great colors, I love the yellow, just stunning fish.

  • @keepamerica2astrong280
    @keepamerica2astrong280 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Hey K always a challenge when new fish arrive. Way to bring them back to life, Doctor K !

  • @jesusrincon1591
    @jesusrincon1591 Pƙed rokem

    Hey I’m a bit new to the hobby and Brother let me tell you that most of my questions have been answered by watching your videos and Im definitely understanding how things should be done. Keep up the great work

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      Glad I could help bro! Welcome to the hobby! 😁đŸ’Ș

  • @jjjsofficial7478
    @jjjsofficial7478 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    So exciting!,I'm putting some new peacocks and obs in my tank in the next week or 2!!

  • @t1dirty
    @t1dirty Pƙed 2 lety +1

    More great information... and nice looking fish

  • @hanzen999
    @hanzen999 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    The pp dip is common on koi fish. When they go to new pond, the owner usually dip on PP concentrate before move them to the pond

  • @AstroMartine
    @AstroMartine Pƙed 2 lety +1

    P.S. I had a betta splendens with similar symptoms to your albino, I read it can mean swim bladder disease, but maybe was also some stress-induced issue. He was laying on the side, barely swimming, I gave him an epsom salt bath, 15 minutes, he is doing fine now.

  • @jjjnjnable
    @jjjnjnable Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Awesome fish! I ve got some new guys coming in next week , I’ll keeps these tips in mind !

  • @EshayOgWheelCo
    @EshayOgWheelCo Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Great content thanks mate 💯🙌

  • @sheilabruin-blake9507
    @sheilabruin-blake9507 Pƙed rokem

    Such beautiful fishes I hope that they will be ok thanks for sharing

  • @cannibus78
    @cannibus78 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Good stuff as usual!

  • @MegaBigcee
    @MegaBigcee Pƙed 2 lety

    Wow i just learn something new i didn't know you have to turn your lights off when adding fish

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      You dont have to, but it is helpful. Low light helps to keep them calm. 😁

  • @brianhahn3296
    @brianhahn3296 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Great fish Kev I’ll have to try bean town
    Cool the two pulled through

  • @dmphins8349
    @dmphins8349 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Great video love the fish

  • @GaZaGaMer1876
    @GaZaGaMer1876 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Hope they make it kave and strong đŸ’Ș and ready for the big boys tank

  • @TommysTanks
    @TommysTanks Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Nice to know thanks

  • @MiniMonsters508
    @MiniMonsters508 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    When you do a quarantine tank do you add anything to raise ph? Or you only dechlorinate the water?

  • @felixgarciacano7815
    @felixgarciacano7815 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    You should do a lake tanganika tank

  • @caliijones9741
    @caliijones9741 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Another Dope Video đŸŠŸ

  • @99hondacbr900rr
    @99hondacbr900rr Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Nice they are right near me and I didn’t know it lol. They are in Ma and I’m in RI I’ll def check them out

  • @Big_Money
    @Big_Money Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I noticed your Star Sapphire is starting to chip! Thats hype!!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes he is! Waiting for the other 2 to catch up to do a video on just them 😊

    • @Big_Money
      @Big_Money Pƙed 2 lety

      ​@@KaveManAquatics Nice! Can't wait for that one

  • @dorothywilliams5628
    @dorothywilliams5628 Pƙed 2 lety

    Kevin I dont't have fish but I have turtles and use your videos as a guide. Keep up the good work. You explain everything so even a first time aquarium pet owner could understand. I have one question about cleaning your filter. All the videos show how to clean the filter but never mention if you should clean the hoses. Do you clean the hoses also?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you Dorothy for that positive feedback. Glad I’ve been able to help! Normally you shouldn’t need to clean your hoses. And if you do it isn’t often. If your hoses are spitting out gunk every time you restart it, yes you should remove them and flush them out. But more importantly is the reason that’s happening. It’s most likely due to a bunch of uneaten food getting sucked into your filter intakes. Either reduce your feedings or reduce the filter flow during feedings
or both 😁

  • @iqbaljumani4717
    @iqbaljumani4717 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Your African cichlids too beautiful and healthy ❀❀❀

  • @HotPockets88
    @HotPockets88 Pƙed 2 lety

    Yes!!!!!! Let's go!!!!

  • @yalarosae
    @yalarosae Pƙed rokem

    Hmm! I've used a pp dip for decor and new live plants if I bought them anywhere other than my local shop. Never done it for any of my new fish, but again good to know that it's safe to!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem +1

      Definitely useful but keep in mind it is very strong. Use with caution. 😊

  • @nashidcoleman761
    @nashidcoleman761 Pƙed 2 lety

    Kev, What's your thoughts on the size of the new fish you buy. I have a mixture of 2.5"- 4.0" Peacocks. should I just purchased the size of my smallest fish?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Anywhere in between the range you already have is going to be fine really.

  • @ronziegel485
    @ronziegel485 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Kev - lots of respect for your knowledge, but didn’t think it made sense to pour new bag water into the bucket after a fish had the PP bath.
    Perhaps a second clean bucket w tank water?
    Just a thought.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I thought about that, and that would have been better, but since the rinse bucket had 5 gallons of clean tank water, plus prime, adding the bag water in there really didnt change any of the parameters. But I do think I left them in the rinse bucket for far too long...while setting up the camera for the transition intoto the tank. Sometimes its hard doing the actual task at hand while also worrying about capturing it all on video....lesson learned!

  • @danieljeffries6430
    @danieljeffries6430 Pƙed 2 lety

    Kev Awesome been on the Low for a minute trying to by a house 🏡 and I got a few new fish 🐠 too to replace the one that died but your fish 🐠 are looking good 😎

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thank you brother Daniel! Congrats on the new house and fish!

    • @gauravsussy4853
      @gauravsussy4853 Pƙed 2 lety

      AAAAH! HOW do you use these emojis?

  • @eues803
    @eues803 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    The Ruby Red is going to look very nice when his colors pop up, that's what I like on you, always keeping yr eyes on yr fish, Gabriel from Jack Watlley discus breeder in Florida always uses the magic purple (P/P) on the babies fish, but the dosage has to be write, otherwise yr fish well perish, as always. very well done, always teaching the new persons in the hobby, make a video when you put them in the main tank, take care, be safe!!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes sir will do! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁đŸ’Ș

  • @jessiecooper8532
    @jessiecooper8532 Pƙed 2 lety

    There goes Beantown's stock list 😂 Glad I received my fish Tuesday lol

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Glad you got the order in quick 😁đŸ’Ș

    • @jessiecooper8532
      @jessiecooper8532 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics They've got some stunning fish. Got a killer mloto likoma, fire hap, and german strain white knight. 😊

  • @zae2jiggy392
    @zae2jiggy392 Pƙed rokem

    U Added Dechlorinator to the water in the bucket that was used to mix with the pp ?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      No, the water in the bucket was from the tank so it doesn’t need dechlorinator.

  • @burtonwesly
    @burtonwesly Pƙed 2 lety

    What's the name of that pump you use to drain the water I need one of them for my big tanks

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Its a Vivosun 2600 GPH. I have it linked in the video's description and you can find it in my shop - koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

  • @99hondacbr900rr
    @99hondacbr900rr Pƙed 2 lety

    Good save bro hope they are doing well

  • @jrivlife
    @jrivlife Pƙed 2 lety

    I love your videos
. I have a question. I have a 125 gallon tank. I cycled it with 15 gold fish. But now that it has cycled I ordered 20 male 3 inches Africa cichlids from The ifish store peacock/haps. Do I have to add Stabilization n prime daily once I put them in my tank? If yea how long? Thank you. N I will remove the gold fish once the cichlids get here


    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Glad you ended with that sentence lol No your tank will remain cycled once you swap the fish. I would add prime and stability on that first day though just to be on the safe side.

    • @jrivlife
      @jrivlife Pƙed 2 lety

      One more question. The place I ordered my cichlids from PH is 7.0 and my ph is 8.2. Do I have to do something or will they adjust to the different ph.

  • @johnslowiak3116
    @johnslowiak3116 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    Wouldn't rinsing them in the old bag water make them susceptible to any disease or parasites that they may have had initially? Seems like this should be a 3 bucket system. Med bucket, drain bucket, post med rinse bucket.

  • @sujansheelsrivastava7420
    @sujansheelsrivastava7420 Pƙed 2 lety

    Awesome 👍👍

  • @1986capy
    @1986capy Pƙed 2 lety +18

    that dip was not necessary my man , stressed them even more .. great video as allways đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @countrygrandpa
      @countrygrandpa Pƙed 2 lety

      Agreed

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +31

      It may not have been necessary, but the video was intended to inform viewers of what a PP dip is and how to use it. It was the perfect opportunity to make a video about PP dip which many dont even know what it is. This channel is for all level of aquarists. I know it may be hard to understand that from your perspective.

    • @cichlidtube1777
      @cichlidtube1777 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Ya that's what I was thinking. Then moving them from the bag to the dip to the bucket and then to the tank after being in the bag atleast overnight. Then doing the water change on top of that that's alot of changes so fast for a stressed out fish. I wouldn't do none of that myself. But everyone is different and has their own ways of doing things. Very nice tanks and fish.

    • @AlejandroHernandez-zt7ut
      @AlejandroHernandez-zt7ut Pƙed 2 lety

      Dam you’ve been quiet đŸ˜č

    • @carlosbarajas382
      @carlosbarajas382 Pƙed rokem

      Great video

  • @leodesbiens2789
    @leodesbiens2789 Pƙed rokem

    Will they ship to Canada

  • @selmamajic6324
    @selmamajic6324 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Potassium Permanganate is a strong dip. Because the fish were in shipping for so long and you did not acclimate them to your tank parameters, doing that sort of dip straight after taking them out of the bag then putting them into your tank is likely what stressed them and could have potentially killed them. This sort of dip would have been fine if you acclimated them to your quarantine tank (assuming its the same parameters as your main display) for accouple hours, then attempted the dip. This would allow the fish to recover from stress of shipping, get used to the new tank water and be able to fight the stress of the dip. No professional here, but just my thoughts and experience from using PP!! Nevertheless, love your fish!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +3

      My tank water and shippers tank water are equivalent. So the only thing they needed to be acclimated to was the temperature, which I did. I do agree with you though that the dip added more stress. I think it was a combination of their stress from shipping plus too long in the dip and too long in the rinse (which wasnt oxygenated). I tried to emphasize in the editing with text that 10 seconds of dip was more than enough. Luckily I saved them and learned something myself. learning everyday in this great hobby!

  • @Miss_Lexi92
    @Miss_Lexi92 Pƙed 2 lety

    Nice video my Addidas sandal man!

  • @jjjsofficial7478
    @jjjsofficial7478 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Quick question!,do I put polyfill at the end of my hob after bio media?

  • @mohamedsaleh8418
    @mohamedsaleh8418 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Nice video 👍
    I hope they do well soon 😊

  • @666Maeglin
    @666Maeglin Pƙed rokem

    Ammonia will not be a problem when added to the permanganate solution.. it will rapidly react with it to turn into nitrate

  • @huyquoctran2088
    @huyquoctran2088 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    My phone speaker is not working well. Where did you buy that powder medication?

  • @rob6310
    @rob6310 Pƙed 2 lety

    Very informative channel, new sub here. Semper Fi!

  • @VL2330
    @VL2330 Pƙed rokem

    Do you keep your water the same temperature when you do an 80% water change back into the tank?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      Yes! But doesnt have to be an exact match. +/- 5 degrees is fine.

  • @NUTTER8291
    @NUTTER8291 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    As you know I LOVE watching your videos
    So the question what do you think caused those 2 fish to act like they did ?
    Was it they were allready stressed before the dip and the dop just made it worse ?
    I respect your honesty
    Keep it up my man !

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +3

      My thinking is that I either left them in the dip too long, or they stayed in the bag too long. If you noticed, I mentioned the albinos bag had a lot of poop in it. That’s not good, that would mean there may have been elevated levels of ammonia in his bag, causing more stress as well. But I’m leaning towards too long in the dip
10 seconds flat would have been better but I did 15.

    • @NUTTER8291
      @NUTTER8291 Pƙed 2 lety

      Thanks for your honesty fella I appreciate that 100%
      Just goes to prove that even people with a LOT of knowledge CAN make mistakes
      RESPECT MY MAN !!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Absolutely! Beauty of this hobby is theres always room to keep learning and growing 😊

  • @luissimental3871
    @luissimental3871 Pƙed 2 lety

    What size quarantine tank do you use Kev?

  • @stevenh1674
    @stevenh1674 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I'm looking to buy a 5 inch+ ( Full size) Electric Blue Acara. Any suggestions where can i buy full size fish online?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Check my shop for "fish" for the suppliers I use. koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

  • @andrewreyes5355
    @andrewreyes5355 Pƙed 2 lety

    Yo Kev do you know if there is anything out there that can cure HITH?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Even though it isnt proven yet, number 1 is to remove any activated carbon from your tank. Some say it can cause Hith. Next is to obviously have very clean water with low nitrates and high levels of minerals. ALso make sure you have plenty of bio-media to support your Oscar. Theres so many causes of HITH theres no 1 treatment for it. You could also try treating with general cure to attack both internal parasites and any secondary bacterial infections

  • @shanescott2630
    @shanescott2630 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hey kev, just a quick one! How much hydrogen peroxide (3%) is needed to neutralise the potassium permanganate at 2ppm concentration?! Thanks in advance 👍

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thats a great question Shane. Unfortunately I dont have an accurate answer. What I can tell you is the hydrogen peroxide will begin to change the color of the PP to a brown. When its all completely brown thats all the HP you need.

    • @shanescott2630
      @shanescott2630 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics great, thanks mate!

  • @patrickscerra8149
    @patrickscerra8149 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank crist you finally stopped holding the fish with your hands while you held them up to the cam...good man

  • @emiliosoto8188
    @emiliosoto8188 Pƙed 2 lety

    Would Potassium Permanganate work on other fish diseases like HITH, fin rot, etc?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Fin rot and ich, yes. Really anything externally. It will also help with secondary infection from HITH but that starts with an internal parasite.

  • @urielsanchez8146
    @urielsanchez8146 Pƙed rokem

    Saludos,Me puedes decir de donde ordenas tus peces?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      Find my guys here - kaveman-aquatics.myshopify.com/collections/fish-suppliers

  • @millamazing9176
    @millamazing9176 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I learned that Albino fish like that Red Ruby don’t do well because of their vision
. It’s kinda like being in a haze when the light is on and they can’t defend themselves.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I’ve read that too and I’m beginning to believe that he’s having vision problems. I see him bumping into decor right in front of him.

    • @millamazing9176
      @millamazing9176 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics yup exactly they have trouble seeing, crazy.

  • @1987fafane
    @1987fafane Pƙed rokem

    Where did you get your background from please?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊

  • @AnoopKumar-iu2tb
    @AnoopKumar-iu2tb Pƙed 2 lety

    Hi Kev. I am based in London and cant seem to buy Seachem stress guard from anywhere . The ones I can get is like from ebay which cost over ÂŁ100.00 with shipping. Would u recommend any other product that does the same job. All my other products are from seachem like stability and prime. Thanks brother

    • @m67se27
      @m67se27 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Hi, the German Amazon has stress guard and seems to deliver to UK as far as I can see.

    • @AnoopKumar-iu2tb
      @AnoopKumar-iu2tb Pƙed 2 lety

      @@m67se27 Thank u ever so much. Never knew that. Have ordered it already. Actually the stress guard has taken my stress off( lol).Bless u. Tc

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Stress coat from API performs similarly to stress guard. Hopefully thats available in your location

  • @althaf120001
    @althaf120001 Pƙed 2 lety

    Do PP help in sunken belly issues in fish..

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      No, OT’s used for external parasites and fungus. Sunken belly is a symptom of internal parasites. Search CZcams for “Kaveman internal parasites” for my video

  • @vegetar7886
    @vegetar7886 Pƙed 2 lety

    That was some good dip lol

  • @AstroMartine
    @AstroMartine Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Damn, I just realized some bad mistakes I made when I set up my tank..ugh. I have a tiny sweetwater tank though, same issues..wish I could keep a huge saltwater one like that.

    • @mollydeli670
      @mollydeli670 Pƙed 2 lety

      It’s not saltwater

    • @AstroMartine
      @AstroMartine Pƙed 2 lety

      @@mollydeli670 really? wow.

    • @mollydeli670
      @mollydeli670 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@AstroMartine I know I got a peacock and haps tank and they do look like marine fish it’s crazy

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      African Cichlids are fresh water fish. Check out my playlist to learn more about them 😊 - czcams.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__.html

  • @hopehobby9297
    @hopehobby9297 Pƙed 2 lety

    Best video

  • @lezterlezter
    @lezterlezter Pƙed 2 lety

    present kev đŸ”„ from Philippines

  • @frankrivera4479
    @frankrivera4479 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Aren't you putting them back in the water they came in after the dip

  • @peterbdavies
    @peterbdavies Pƙed 2 lety +3

    My guess is that the Potassium Permanganate affected your fish, and every time you took the next fish out of its bag you washed a little bit of Potassium Permanganate solution off the net in to your fresh rinse water. You did the Marginatus last which explains why that one is ok as it was exposed for the least amount of time. The other 2 were exposed for far longer. Perhaps only a small concentration but enough to cause issues. I would skip the Potassium Permanganate dip.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I also believe it was a combination of time in the bag water, too much time in the dip and too much time in the rinse water (which wasnt oxygenated) Like you said marginatus was doing the best because he spent less time in the rinse water. Thats why after filming, during editing I tried to stress that 10 seconds in the dip was more than enough....learning everyday in this beautiful hobby!

    • @kernalbert4939
      @kernalbert4939 Pƙed rokem

      @@KaveManAquatics Yup. It's .5 grams per gallon. In my experience .6 is way less forgiving. Strict 10 to 12 secs (a timer is a must if your fish are valued over 50 bucks) and you rinse each fish right after the dip. My procedure is to get them out of the bag into buckets of tank water. Dip them after 30 minutes in the bucket. Rinse them individually and plop them in. The water change is great. In addition, I section the tank with egg crate and put the new guys away from the established fish. Then remove crate right before filling up.

  • @bartzeringue9535
    @bartzeringue9535 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Kev
if you are pouring tank water from the bag in the bucket and putting them in a pp dip to possibly kill anything on them why would we put them back in the same tank water to rinse off?? Just was wondering this thanks for any information bro!!

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +3

      The rinse bucket was filled with about 5 gallons of clean tank water
dumping the bag water in there wasn’t going to change parameters much.

    • @bartzeringue9535
      @bartzeringue9535 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics my man!! Thanks kev!

  • @matjurica6733
    @matjurica6733 Pƙed rokem

    Maybe add some more rocks in quarantine tank for them to hide & recoup

  • @bobbda
    @bobbda Pƙed rokem

    Hello! Did those two fish make it out of quarantine?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      These fish have been out of quarantine for a long time 😊

  • @julzzee5976
    @julzzee5976 Pƙed 2 lety

    Great video I am not a fan of the PP I have never used it because of my perception of no need to put fish through medication just because. Would rather do 2 weeks.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I hear you. I usually fall in that same category but felt it was a good time to share the info just in case anyone ever needed it.

    • @julzzee5976
      @julzzee5976 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics I agree good to see all possibilities out there

  • @reginaldfoster1390
    @reginaldfoster1390 Pƙed 2 lety

    Question why did you rinse them back in the water they came out. Isn't that the purpose of you doing the dip

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Not the purpose of the dip
The rinse bucket was filled with about 5 gallons of clean tank water.

    • @reginaldfoster1390
      @reginaldfoster1390 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics ok I was just curious. I know you the manđŸ€Ł

  • @natenewsome5470
    @natenewsome5470 Pƙed 2 lety

    Does focus help with shyness

  • @UniqueCustomPerformanceLLC

    What's up bro. Is there a way I can get in contact with you. Huge fan and you inspired me to start my fish tank

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks bro! I have a consulting service if you’re interested. Check it out - kavemanaquatics.com/kaveman-coaching

  • @joebaleri2706
    @joebaleri2706 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hey Kev on your Instagram you had put up a picture of two frontosa what happened to them we’re they yours because I am a frontosa lover . Just asking 😊

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      I have 3! They are in my 75 grow out tank and doing great! Im sure I'll do an update video on them soon 😊

    • @joebaleri2706
      @joebaleri2706 Pƙed 2 lety

      👍

    • @joebaleri2706
      @joebaleri2706 Pƙed 2 lety

      Kev what happened to the 2 of your African cichlids which were not doing that great

    • @joebaleri2706
      @joebaleri2706 Pƙed 2 lety

      How are they now hope there fine

  • @murad4777
    @murad4777 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hi Kev. How big is your quarantine tank?

  • @martinhill4180
    @martinhill4180 Pƙed rokem

    What’s that you use to suck the water out

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      Vivosun 2600 GPH Water Pump. Find it here - kaveman-aquatics.myshopify.com/products/vivosun-aquarium-water-pump-2600-gph

  • @TheDavis547
    @TheDavis547 Pƙed 2 lety

    Any names for them yet and how are they doing ??

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      No names yet. I lost the ruby red, I think he was blind and he would have had to get euthanized anyway. The red shoulder and marginatus are both in the main tank doing great! I'll posting a video on IG and facebook soon 😊

  • @losangeles_cichilds
    @losangeles_cichilds Pƙed 2 lety

    “Oh right”

  • @Pricelistsell
    @Pricelistsell Pƙed 2 lety

    Did you just pollute the rinse water bucket with the bag of water?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Pollute? The rinse water has much more volume of water plus prime to detoxify any ammonia from the bag water. Pollute? No

    • @Pricelistsell
      @Pricelistsell Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics Thank you amazing tank, and videos thank you again for sharing.

  • @jmiller9606
    @jmiller9606 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    What kind of work do you do

  • @lots33ml
    @lots33ml Pƙed 2 lety

    Hey kev whats up brother. I have ordered fish from beantown also. Three fish a lawanda peacock a malawi trout and a red cap letrenops all were healthy and nice looking but i did have one problem they were all undersized from what i ordered and paid for so i contacted them and lets just say they weren't real great about it. Even though i sent pictures with a ruler they didn't agree which pissed me off. I didn't really want them to do anything about it and i told them that but they still argued with me well i haven't ordered anything else from them. Now i would say they have a very large selection of fish to choose from and those three fish are doing great and they have put some size on which is what i wanted. Really its not that big of a deal i just wish they would have treated me better after all I' am the customer. When i buy fish and I've bought from all the well known names I've had issues from time to time but it was handled much better. Maybe some day i will give them another chance. In regards to the fish you bought the dip you gave them definitely messed with them. I think it's safer to quarantine them and wait to see if there is a problem if you dip them when they have been just shipped there at a risky time due to stress and lack of food because as you probally know they are usually shipped not fed. Sometimes as fish keepers less is more so my methods have worked for a very long time so i don't chance it. Once i treat the show tank with medicated food for one week and no new fish are added i don't do anything unless there is a problem. Take it for what it's worth just one man's opinion. As always i support you and love your podcast. Peace brother

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Sorry you had a bad experience with them. Hopefully they can make up for it in the future. I agree quarantine and patience is the better option, which is what I normally do. I did the PP dip in this case for the video to inform viewers about what it is and how to use it.

  • @LorieRoddenberry
    @LorieRoddenberry Pƙed rokem

    Is that real rock in tank or is that a background picture?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem +1

      All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊

  • @raymondtay5184
    @raymondtay5184 Pƙed 2 lety

    How's the fish now?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Lost the ruby red a few days ago but the red shoulder and marginatus are doing great in the main tank!

  • @BenSlt.
    @BenSlt. Pƙed 2 lety

    what happened to your frontosa that you got?

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      They're doing great. In my 75 grow out, growing 😊

    • @BenSlt.
      @BenSlt. Pƙed 2 lety

      @@KaveManAquatics awesome can't wait to see them with the other ones

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      Im heavily debating whether I should add them to the main with other boys or just add more frontosa to the 75 and make that a dedicated frontosa tank 😁😁

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      But then I wont have a grow out and need to buy another tank!!! đŸ˜©đŸ˜©đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

  • @ScaleModelingFrankieB
    @ScaleModelingFrankieB Pƙed 2 lety

    How’s Lucky & Chance doing? Hopefully they pulled through.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety

      lol, I like those names...both still alive and doing well in quarantine at the moment. Albino might have sight issues, not sure yet. unfortunately.

    • @ScaleModelingFrankieB
      @ScaleModelingFrankieB Pƙed 2 lety

      That’s good news. Look forward to seeing them down the road after they are out of confinement & join the Gen population with rest of the fish tank crew.

  • @brummiepcgamer568
    @brummiepcgamer568 Pƙed 2 lety

    i will never use anything in my tanks like that all i do is use water from the tank they are going in leave them in a bucket for 20 mins.i have never lost any fish that way.

  • @dixonolaod
    @dixonolaod Pƙed rokem

    Hello, are all your fish salt water fish. Ola Dixon

  • @dougmottert2258
    @dougmottert2258 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    You need to add another big tank for more fish

  • @_jared0731
    @_jared0731 Pƙed rokem

    As someone who works for fedex, it is wild to me that people get fish shipped like this. You would probably shit your pants if you saw how this package was handled. I’m a driver but I can assure you that package was thrown all around and the “fragile handle with care” and “this side up” means nothing to most package handlers who have a shitty low wage job 😬

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed rokem

      Sucks to hear that bro.

    • @_jared0731
      @_jared0731 Pƙed rokem

      @@KaveManAquatics I agree. I certainly handle package with care, but what happens before it hits my truck for delivery is outta my control unfortunately. Thanks for all the videos though, I’ve learned a lot from you!

  • @2412ghstface
    @2412ghstface Pƙed 2 lety

    I want to order some fish from beantown, can’t get them on the phone or an answer to my email. Ron’s and Snakeriver are good at responding to questions. I will call and send another email.

    • @KaveManAquatics
      @KaveManAquatics  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Sorry bro, can’t really speak for their customer support. They may be offline on a Sunday. I’m sure you’ll get a response Monday morning 😁