Adding New Fish to an Aquarium? Learn From Someone Who Adds 1,000s of Fish Every WEEK!

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  • čas přidán 12. 11. 2022
  • Hello Everyone,
    In this video Rob from Flip Aquatics shows us how they acclimate 1,000s of fish every week in their facility.
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    Want to learn more about how to quarantine fish? Check out this video: • How to Quarantine Fish...
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Komentáře • 68

  • @PrimeTimeAquatics
    @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem

    If you are looking for the pH meter here is an Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3TtnCfd
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    Our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch
    Want to become a Prime Timer and see behind the scenes fish room videos? Consider becoming a member:
    czcams.com/channels/YVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTA.htmljoin
    For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics
    If you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel!
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  • @niniemecanik
    @niniemecanik Před rokem +6

    I usually put the net in a small enough container that would leave the fish in their water when dumping them in the net. Then they are only out of the water when lifting the net and gently letting them go in their new environment.

  • @XCaliKev
    @XCaliKev Před rokem +2

    👍😎 Nice to see Rob again. Seems like the business got to big for CZcams. That’s ok, happy for him, he always seems like one of the nicest, most honest people you could meet.

  • @bradlawrenz4143
    @bradlawrenz4143 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Rob and Jason. It's always good to get reinforcing knowledge from the pros for the best practices I typically use in my routine to expand my experience in the hobby. Appreciated!
    Jason, the ThreadFin Bows I purchased from you at last months GCCA Fish swap are all doing great, growing and putting on more adult color! These are great little Rainbow Fish!

  • @cichlid_kings
    @cichlid_kings Před rokem

    Nice work fellas , much appreciated 😎

  • @jimmosca7843
    @jimmosca7843 Před rokem

    Great, Informative vid!

  • @69juamex
    @69juamex Před rokem

    Excellent video and information.

  • @tjautocross
    @tjautocross Před rokem

    Great demonstration of the import and quarantine process. Thanks Jason and Rob!!

  • @johncameron4194
    @johncameron4194 Před rokem

    Thanks for this video
    Very interesting

  • @benh3427
    @benh3427 Před rokem

    I did work in a local aquarium store where they get fishes in every week but they don't do what you're doing today (20 to 40 boxes of fishes from area near where they mixed types of fish to ship to us, one bag is 6.2 another is 6.8 and so on also they're always crowded to make freight cost lower).40 years ago,we run tubing with tank water slowly into each bag until the water are doubled than we moved fishes into tanks. Each bank of tanks will be turned over at least once a month.

  • @juliavickery7474
    @juliavickery7474 Před rokem

    I just used your method for my first shipment of fish. They did very well. Thanks for the great advice.

  • @alyssamilanostarofteenwolf3241

    Keep up the great work and wish you all the best.

  • @wendihamlett105
    @wendihamlett105 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Rob and Jason!! I must say that the three or four times I have ordered fish from Flip Aquatics they arrived healthy and no DOAs. Great tips especially with the PH. Here in Michigan we also have crazy high PH levels like Chicago!

  • @matthewblankenship7968
    @matthewblankenship7968 Před rokem +1

    Great advice more success keeping fish alive we order online will make this hobby better ..I think we all have lost a few fish from ordering online ..keeping in dark and ph is great advice ✌🏻

  • @crittergirl3647
    @crittergirl3647 Před rokem

    Exceptional!

  • @robertjohnston25
    @robertjohnston25 Před rokem +1

    I’m a simple man, I see a video with clown loaches, I click. 😛

  • @jeffhester1443
    @jeffhester1443 Před rokem

    Thank you, great video. My take away is getting the fish out of the bag as soon as possible with just a short float time. That makes sense because they could be dying right now, you just don't know the conditions in the bag. Thank you guys.

  • @jamesclough2638
    @jamesclough2638 Před rokem

    Very interesting

  • @melanieholmes6596
    @melanieholmes6596 Před rokem

    😍 did someone say Blackwater?! Lol fantastic video with so much great info!! Thank you guys!

  • @tracisimone3933
    @tracisimone3933 Před rokem +1

    @Prime Time Aquatics Ive been having problems with ammonia spikes in well cycled, aged tanks. Should I be adding BB every water change? No dead plants or anythig that could cause the spike.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +2

      Maybe check your tap water and make sure there isn’t any ammonia? BB will help. Also Fritz ACCR will help bind it if it is coming from tap water or the spike is temporary.

  • @Thefirmwarefactory
    @Thefirmwarefactory Před rokem +1

    Hi Guys I’m in england I’m new to tropical fish and really struggling to get my tank clear it has floating particles in the tank very greyish cloud I used Limpopo black sand and rinsed it for at least a couple hours hope you can help tank been running for 2 weeks and have two internal filters one sicce shark pro 700 and the other came with the tank Ciano 80 hope you can help

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +3

      I would pack them with filter floss and change it out as needed for the floating particles.

  • @Bettercallrast
    @Bettercallrast Před rokem

    Hi Jason, where can I contact you for a collaboration?

  • @jojocool555
    @jojocool555 Před rokem

    So, you don't use any meds when quaratine, just natural tanins ? What about internal parasites. Thanks guys. x Great vid.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem

      I generally don’t unless there is evidence of a problem.

    • @jojocool555
      @jojocool555 Před rokem

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks Alexander. x

  • @DeanoSupremo1
    @DeanoSupremo1 Před rokem

    It's my boy jason !!

  • @TheGameBoy56
    @TheGameBoy56 Před rokem

    We’re u buy those pine combs from ?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +1

      Flip Aquatics 😀

    • @TheGameBoy56
      @TheGameBoy56 Před rokem

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics do u know how many cones I should float per gallon to get that black water effect ?

  • @mdstmouse7
    @mdstmouse7 Před rokem

    I'm curious what his loss rate is in the first 24 hours/unbagging.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +1

      Part of it depends on the fish, but when talking with Rob it’s very low.

  • @yprentsch9961
    @yprentsch9961 Před rokem +1

    Can you please help me?
    I am receiving too many different opinions and feedback to the stocking of my project and I need the feedback from someone I feel I can trust... Sounds super weird but I love your videos and feel like you care about the fish and idiots taking care of them.
    I have set up a corner aquarium (length x width x height: 123x87x65cm, approximately 350 liters/90 gallons) with a UV filter and made it into a Lake Tanganyika habitat with a lot of rocks covering 2 sides, a few tufts of Vallisneria nana for good measure and roughly 60 snail shells dotted around the place. As a substitute I have used sand and my tap water is literally liquid rock.
    Must haves are Julidochromis ornatus and Lamprologus ocellatus. I fancied adding Lamprologus brichardi and/or Lamprologus caudopunctatus. I want to buy a small group of each and let them grow up and pair off. I do not want to buy a group and have to search for new homes for them once they are bigger (can't guarantee safe homes and can't get more tanks).
    - A reputable breeder gave me this as an optimal stock list: 6x Ornatus, 6-12x Ocellatus, 10x Cyprichromis and 4x Compressiceps.
    - A specialised shop told me to get 4x Brichardi, 4x Ornatus, 6x Ocellatus and an unclear number (a few pairs?) of Caudopunctatus, Leleupi, Compressiceps AND Nigripinnis.
    Please, I have never had a corner aquarium and am totally lost with stocking. Both the breeder and the shopkeeper are highly respected but are they not overstocking the aquarium (or that is at least what I feel)?
    Thank you very much for your help.
    Take care and stay safe.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +2

      I think either one could work, but it is unlikely you will see any fry. They will probably get eaten by the other fish!

  • @JolliBliss
    @JolliBliss Před rokem

    Blackout will help if you got em fishes straight from their natural habitat. I

  • @faye8968
    @faye8968 Před 7 měsíci

    Would it be best to treat new fish with some kind of medication before putting them in the tank to make sure they are not transferring any type of deseases from fish store?

  • @amymandeville8342
    @amymandeville8342 Před rokem +8

    You can't preach quarantine enough! If you don't have or don't want to setup another tank for it, you can use a plastic tub or tote with a sponge filter and heater. As a rule, I medicate all new fish. Too many lessons learned the hard way!

    • @stephenchow5161
      @stephenchow5161 Před rokem +1

      what cocktail?

    • @edub1170
      @edub1170 Před rokem +1

      @@stephenchow5161 ick x, general cure, Erythromycin, and I use a tsp of salt per 10 gallons. See aquarium coops quarantine trio method it changed the hobby for me personally

    • @amymandeville8342
      @amymandeville8342 Před rokem +2

      @@stephenchow5161 personally, I like Fritz Expel-P and Para Cleanse. They're plant, invert and sensitive fish safe and they work well. I also add Catappa/Indian almond leaves.

    • @edub1170
      @edub1170 Před rokem +3

      @@amymandeville8342 I have heard those are great products. I haven’t used the almond leaves yet but I definitely want to try. I follow a fish keeper in Australia who just treats with Almond leaves and salt. I should clarify I have had success with that recipe specifically API brand individual packets so I stick with what works for my water. I also am conservative with the salt. There are a lot of good products out there nowadays - microbe-lift comes to mind they have an all natural parasite and disease treatment that is made in the USA that worked amazing for me.

    • @amymandeville8342
      @amymandeville8342 Před rokem +1

      @@edub1170 I avoid the salt altogether, unless I have to pull a fish for individual treatment. I have heavily planted tanks and inverts, so I prefer to be cautious. API products are really good, too.

  • @LuckAqua
    @LuckAqua Před rokem

    You only :D

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth Před rokem +4

    Nice ad piece for Flip Aquatics. Not really practical for the home aquarist with only a few tanks. The takeaway here is to keep the tank lights off for a few days while they acclimate.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +2

      I think there is a lot we can learn here.

    • @tobeywilliams2119
      @tobeywilliams2119 Před rokem +1

      There's a lot here that people at home can do to improve thier overall success. I dont see anything fancy that people at home couldn't do.

  • @Dan-TylerMusic
    @Dan-TylerMusic Před rokem

    Its not great, the tub is too big.
    It would work better in a bucket or jug its also easier then to net them out.
    This method doesnt allow for ph differences either or water hardness.
    This is clearly the difference between retail and private.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +5

      It’s a lot harder betting fish out of a round bucket.

    • @tobeywilliams2119
      @tobeywilliams2119 Před rokem

      Did you not finish the video? He clearly went over that towards the end.

  • @christopherhill9633
    @christopherhill9633 Před rokem

    Im gonna be adding some pepper corys to my angelfish tank soon. Do you have any tips on making them less likely to eat them ?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem

      Just make sure they are large enough not to fit in their mouth.