Replacing Aquarium Substrate - (Hope you never have to do it)
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- Replacing Aquarium Substrate is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemies, or yours! The process sucks! Your fish will hate it, but if it has to be done lets at least do it right.
Doing an aquarium substrate change is going to be a hassle and you should have a very good reason for doing so. In the unfortunate event you must do it, let's do it together...here goes!
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Thank you so much you are a legend I respect it nothing but love brother keep on fishing 💯
Hey bro, I have brown rust like algae in my tropical tank I have tried everything from lighting to filters.. any advice ?
@@charlescandela2373 thanks bro, appreciate that!
@@musuddin1711 Do you have a pleco? If not get one! Then do a black out for a week, no light or food! But first do 50% water change and scrub as much off as you can, then lights out!
@@KaveManAquatics I got 2 plecos. ill give the black out a go thank you brother 👊🏼
Also, I wanted to offer a cool lil tip that I used when I transferred my sand substrate to a bigger tank. Instead of that plastic scooper. I used a plastic dust pan. Works awesome, fills up the dust pan with a lot of sand, but best part is, if you just tilt the dust pan back, all the water drains out the handle, leaving it full of just wet sand but no loose water. I never new that dust pans have a drain on the handle till recent!💪
awesome tip bro! But I hope I never have to use it LOL 🤣
I do the same.
That's a pro tip.... dust pan...niceeeee
@@KaveManAquatics haha Never say never, haha
Good tip 👌
I used the sand, wave maker setup, hob filter, and top fin rock display you recommend…thank you very much. All of this brought new life to this tank
I changed my substrate out for aragonite back a while ago and saw a tip for using a juice or pop liter container to put the rinsed aragonite slurry in, then put it in the tank with water and it pours out without clouding up. It worked. Great videos Kev.
Every time I move I use a clean dustpan for a broom to scoop up the substrate, works really well and you can scoop out a ton at once even into the corners
Sorry for your troubles.... loved just how well you took us through your process 👌👌👌 and that clear aquarium feel aaaahhh!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊
The end result is amazing! Crystal clear! 👏👏👏 🐟🐟🐟🐟
Thanks!! 😊😊
Perfect timing! I will have to do this soon, and using that sand will keep me from disaster in my newly cycled tank. Thanks!
My pleasure 💪
Hey Kev. I wanna thank you for inspiring me to get back into the hobby. I was done when I kept losing fish. You brought the passion in fish keeping for me. I have a 55 gallon now. Looking to upgrade to a 90 gallon. Just stacking my supplies now. Thanks again. My All male peacock coming soon
Thats awesome, Glad I could inspire you! Welcome back to the hobby, we all missed you! 😊
Thats unfortunate brotha. Atleast you figured it out and acted fast. I've been through the same with black sand and my water still had a black tint after washing my sand for a few hours. Like you said wouldn't even wish this upon your own enemy. Always touching important parts of the fish hobby!! Lets goooo💪
Sucks you had to go through that too! Glad you enjoyed the vid though 😊💪
Wow a nightmare that I have been through. Thanks for sharing this Kev. Keep building your video library, very helpful and entertaining.
Yup I agree...Thank you, Will do! 😊
I dare say that when one does what one does well (your "CZcams Series)and presents it for consumption in an easy to understand and in an informative/educational format that is presented with both a knowledgeable enthusiasm and with a most enjoyable demeanor; KUDOS to you from me and my four budding aquarist grand-children.
Thank you William! Always appreciate your feedback! 😊💪
Love this video. Can't wait for next weeks video been waiting A long time for it !!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of your best vids brooo....great job!!
Thanks bro, Glad you liked it!! 😊💪
I had to do the same thing for the same problem. To get the sand out I took a hose like you hook to your pump ran it outside into a bucket and started a siphon. Sucked all the sand out. Worked like a charm and didn't cloud up the water.
I changed my substrate to Fiji pink after watching this video! Awesome! Loving it!
Nice! Glad you like it, and Im glad I was able to help! 😊
Love your tanks man looks great
Much appreciated bro 😊
Thanks for the videos, they helped me a lot. I’m 6 weeks into this new hobby.
Funny this substrate change reminds me of car mods I did previously without proper research. I ended up changing it all out again later again as it made the car handle worse than before lol
Glad it helped, and yea it would suck replacing things in a car too lol
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Just did a 55 gallon tank and bought some white sand and slate stone super cheap from local quarry working great so far
Stunning as normal bro love it
Much appreciated bro 😁💪
Hey Kev. I decided to swap my pool filter substrate out for river sand for my Mbuna tank. Thanks for the video. It was super helpful! However, maybe you can use this tip. I used a standard clear hose (no attachments, just hose) to create a syphon and vacuum out the old gravel. Man it worked like a charm!! There was almost no cloudy water during this process and the fish were super chilled. Maybe give that a go for your next change. Just make sure that the hose is wide enough to not get blockages.
Great video man that was a lot of work Great job
Yes it was, thanks! 😊
Bro feel your pain, had to do this about 6 months ago, a Royal Pain in The Butt. Takes an age to get your head around doing it and then an age doing it, but well worth it. Good Job!!!
We know the same pain!! lol Glad you enjoyed the vid 😊💪
Great job bro and really glad you managed it without major hiccups. Always learning from your videos. Agree with you perhaps it would have been better remove our friends but, like you, I would have done the same as well so can’t blame you at all as I would have been very impatient to remove it as those particles would have driven me mad. And we know how critical patience is in our hobby. Much appreciated for the great video brother. Stay safe and have a peaceful and merry Xmas to you and your family.🎄🎄
Yea patience is definitely a virtue in this hobby lol! Thanks bro, Same to you and yours! 😊
You are the man brother!!!
Thank you bro! 😊💪
Hey Kevin. I'm glad you gave in and removed the substrate. A lot times people don't want to make changes because of the money involved. I was telling the Ha Y in fish keeper, I will always have back ups for everything that keeps my tank operating. I learned my lesson the hard way. I was brand new in the hobby. I lost (3) 10" Oscars and (2) 8" goldfish because my filter stopped working and I had no mean of getting another one. I did all I could to save them. AnyWHO, I learned too, my tank wasn't nearly big enough for such big fish. It was a 55 gallon. But the goldfish wasn't supposed to be in there. They were supposed to be food. ( I never saw them eat the goldfish) Thanks Kevin.
Sorry for your loss, unfortunately in this hobby sometimes we learn things the hard way, myself included. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome 😎 Once again I was looking for the best Substate for my Tank. I’m just getting all the needed Materials for my Tank, Not gonna get the fish 🐟 until next week Thank Bro, for the Great content , keep up the good Work
Glad I could help! 😊
I really like the caribsea substrates. They are a must for African cichlids, thanks Kevin🙂
I agree! 😊
I have the same problem with caribsea cichlid mix sand when I was watching your video, I realized that I was right with my suspicions! great channel
Thanks bro! Always sucks to find out the substrate is the problem, but at least now you know! 💪
Been subbed and following for a few months now, your tips have helped me alot! How long will that sand keep the GH KH and PH levels where they need to be? Salute bro!
Thanks bro 😎
Great video! Happy xmas
Thanks! Same to you
Great video Might rethink doing this lol
I just want to say one thing love you Kave...❤️
😆 Thanks, love you too!
Beautiful!! I love your decor peices!!! Where did you get those? I need to get me some!! I had a sand substrate for years , it got discolored so I but covered it over with gravel. Thank you!!!
Thank you! 😊 I got lucky and found them at my local Petsmart. Unfortunately they started peeling and had to return them...after some research I found some reviews that said it actually happens a lot with those pieces. Too bad because I really liked them...
Glad I saw this video, I thought I did something wrong, my water was so cloudy. Thanks I just need to be patient and wait to see what will happen.
Yup patience is key at first. Glad I could help 😊
I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy, either! That is a huge job. Glad you got it sorted out. Your tank is beautiful! My husband wants to know how Flava Flav is doing! 😁
Thank you, Tell your husband Flave is doing great and growing!! Thanks for asking 😊😊
This carib sea fiji pink sand is what I used in my new tank and it looks great with a black background :D
Agreed! 💪
What a pain! Glad you got it straightened out. I'm about ready to add substrate to my new 55 gallon tank and I'm not sure if it matters how much you add. But I've read 1/2 pound per gallon of water up to 2 pounds per gallon. What is correct in your opinion? Thanks!
Love your videos Kev, this was one I really wanted to see because we are considering removing gravel and putting in sand. Our tank is much smaller than yours, 35 gal., and we have only about 8 fish right now, we lost some recently. We
also have the cloudy water problem and we did a 50 percent water change a week ago, changed to a titan canister and have plenty of sponge and added puritan and chemi pure blue. We also added Pure and stress coat and stability, yet we still have a cloudy tank. Any suggestions Kev?
I did this one time and luckily not on the big tanks but I used new and rinsed Dusk pan, and a Tip to those who wants to change their big tank's gravel to sand use new and rinsed Cat litter scoop.
Looks much better. I would have tossed some BB in there like Seachem Stability or Fritzyme 7, but it looks like all your fish did great. Thanks.
Thanks Ben! I had just added some stability into my filters a few weeks ago, that and the live bacteria in the sand made me feel confident in the BB 😊 Thanks for sharing that tip though! Love your channel Ben 👍
Using live bacteria sand that’s made for salt water doesn’t help. The bb for salt water doesn’t survive in fresh water and can cause an imbalance in your cycle from the bacteria die off.
Hi kav glad to see the video we are upgrading to a 90 gallons and I was going to use the same substrate in my old tank in my new tank well I guess I’m not now We will wait until after Christmas to place our order for a new substrate for the new tank thank you so much
Cool, Glad I could help! 😊
Hey kev you should do a short video of al your fishes names! I though it was just me who named all my fish haha. great videos man keep up the good work.
Great idea lol Thanks! Next week I’m doing a full stock list with species names but I like your idea too 😊
Tonight I switched my substrate from white gravel to the African Cichlid sand and Aragonite in my 125. Thanks for everything Kev I’m leaving a lot. Thinking about investing in your course to go to the next level.
It'll definitely make you feel confidant about keeping happy and healthy Africans! 💪
Small helpful tip I learned when taking out substrate was to use a pasta strainer or a dustpan. Have a great day everyone!!!
Pasta strainer wont work because the sand will sift right through, but a dust pan is a great idea.thanks
I just suck out the substrate out with the 25’ python cleaning tool. Works like a charm, now I only have a tiny bit left in the tank, of course this was each time I did a water change, so it took about 3-4 months
Sweet video brother!.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 😊
I appreciate this info so much. My kids and I are new to the hobby (started November 2022). We decided on a chunky rock bottom since we also have baby turtles, I soon found out that my constant bacterial blooms were from “stuff” hiding under the rocks. Last night, we switched to sand (no small task lol). The aquarium is super clear this morning (I also followed your awesome advice on filter media in my fx4). African cichlids and turtles seem super happy.
Thats awesome, glad to hear your tank is doing well now! 😁 Many beginners get frustrated early on because they dont have good info.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - czcams.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
@@KaveManAquatics your videos have really helped me figure things out. I’ve watched many of your beginner videos, I really appreciate your channel. 😊
Even though its a year later, thank you for this video. It's been years since I've kept fish. I put together a medium freshwater community a month ago. All my parameters are great but I couldn't figure out why my water wasn't clear until I saw this video. It looks like the same sand substrate I purchased. I'll be slowly taking it out and replacing it as I do my water changes.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
This post is over a year old, but I thought I would add my 2 cents worth.. I've only done this once and the process was much easier, though longer, that you've demonstrated. Briefly, here is what I did. I turned off the filter and heater, and removed everything but the fish. Everything I wanted to keep I put in a holding container with water. I took the tubing that I use for vacuuming the tank, and siphoned out the sand into a bucket, doing it gradually and carefully so as not to cloud the water excessively. I only siphoned until I had emptied about half of the water. I then refilled the tank to the top. After waiting a day (maybe not necessary, but made me feel better), I repeated the siphoning process until all of the sand was removed. If its done carefully, every grain of sand can be removed. With the tank about half full, I added the new substrate. I did that by putting some substrate in a plastic container, filling it with water, and slowing pouring the substrate while holding the container at the bottom of the tank. Here again, if done slowly and carefully, the water will be only minimally cloudy. Plants, driftwood etc was returned, tank topped off, filters restarted and it was good to go.
Tank looks beautiful. That is a complete drag but I think you just keep in mind the end result and the look and happiness of our guys. So it was worth the work. Awesome tank! Now if only my little guys would grow up!
Thanks bro, definitely worth it! 💪
@@KaveManAquatics I marvel at your big fish and my guys are so little. Haha where can I send u visuals of my tank
@@briaspe9911 They grow fast bro, enjoy the ride. Try my IG @kavemanaquatics
I did it too once...when I chosed white sand! A lot of work and also a patient test!
Yes Sir!
Where do you get such beautiful driftwood and how do you find driftwood that doesn't turn your water yellow ?
Thank you for posting this after we discussed this lol 🙌🏼
No problem!! 😊
Recently subscribed to your channel, love all the tips you give. Where did you get the two large decoration pieces? I like the look
Thanks for the sub! The decor comes from my local petsmart. I have a link in my shop. Check it out here - koji.to/kaveman_aqautics
Great video
Thanks!
Man. I was doing this last week + wife was nagging during the entire process. the feeling i was going through lol bout to choked myself w the sand🤣
HAHAHAHA 🤣🤣🤣 You had it worse than me bro! 🤣
I'm in this exact position now! Thanks for the video. Just waiting for my new substrate to be delivered and then the fun can begin! Got my new tank set up and the sand particles have been ruining my enjoyment
Let the fun begin! lol
@@KaveManAquatics sand out.. coral sand in.. much improved
Hey Im going to try this I hope it helps my aquarium
Hey, just subscribed to your channel! Loving your videos.. very informative. What is your opinion about deep substrate to decrease nitrates?
Thanks for the sub! Yes, deep substrate can help in the production of anaerobic bacteria which feed on Nitrates and complete the nitrogen cycle.
Fish looked PISSED bro lol... Glad it worked out in the end and thanks for saving us the trouble.
My Pleasure 😊
I wanted the African Cichlids but i had black gravel so i change it to white sand for them and I actually did not remove the fish while doing it only 2 died though.
Your fish are stunning thank you. my opinion bare bottom as in my 2 goldfish tanks.
Thanks, My african cichlids love the sand too much for me to take it away from them lol But thanks 😊
Advance Merry Christmas Kev
Thanks bro, same to you! 😊
Hey I would like to know what substrate did you use that made the water cloudy?? I think I already purchased it 😬😬😬 I love your Videos keep it up 🙂🙂
Was thinking of getting sand from my local lake? Maybe I will test it in a jar first to see how cloudy it gets.
Where did you get those wood decors?
What's the best sand for a tank
What substrate do you recommend for brackish tank setup for green spotted puffers?
Good morning Kev, I'm just about ready to start substrate process. Is this thi SPECIAL GRADE bags? Or the ones EXACTLY shown in this video? Please let me know when you can, don't want to change out if I use wrong kind. Thanks Chris Castellanos I the 209..Stockton Ca
Thanks Kev! Very knowledgeable Information Brother. I hope I will never have to do this process.. Question.. Can Arag-Alive sand be used in NON reef tanks?
Sure bro, This is a NON reef tank. These fish are freshwater fish but require hard water with a high PH. And the arag-alive is perfect for that. 😊
Great vid!!! Thx kevin! Quick question, i need to just add more sand to my aftican cichlid tank. Just lost some of them thru water changes. Do i just dump the sand in?
Use a wide mouth bottle like a Snapple bottle to scoop the sand and then target drop it right on your existing substrate, this will reduce the cloud of sand everywhere.
Also make sure you wash it well unless you’re using the arag-alive version.
Hello can I use the sand for freshwater ?
nice tank and fish ⚘⚘⚘
Thank you 👍
I have a 125 gallon crush coral. What is the best I should use for the tank?
Hello Kev,
I really want to change my gravel to sand. I am stuck with not wanting to start a mini cycle in my 75 gallon tank if I change to sand. I have a HOB with two bio-wheels, 407 with two trays of bio media on side has matrix all other are the ceramic rings. I also have one sponge filter running as well. Will I be safe to change to sand. 🤞🏾
I am changing my substrate AND the whole tank while I'm moving into another house with my fish. :D Perfect time for a "fresh" start, brand new tank, new substrate, new plants and deco!
Nice, Good luck with the move! 💪
Would this sand be good for a Fahaka Pufferfish or would you recommend a different kind?
Thanks you
No problem
Love your channel! Still a bit of a newbie so would you recommend this substrate for a freshwater tank?
This is a freshwater tank so yes. But this sand is aragonite and will raise your PH. So it depends on what type of fish you have and what they prefer.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - czcams.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Hello did you remove the water from the bag or rinse the sand as this has salt water in it, I have just purchased the same sand for a cichlid tank and would like some advice. Many thanks
What size do you recommend the sand substrate?
Hi sir, can i add a substrate to a newly cycled tank? What should i do?
After seeing it, I was quite worried about changing my substrate. My current tank has half aqua soil and black gravel on top of it, kind of regret not doing a full 100% aqua soil substrate. Now I'm looking to change it all out since I'm redecorating it. What should I take note of when removing the gravel? And can I just pour the soil down while there's water in?
Do you change your aragonite substrate? How often? TIA.Lenny from Western Australia
I love your info... and the way you put it out... but I won't EVER share your obsession with sparkling water. I want it clean and comfy for my critters... but you go to the MAX. A++ for the effort... and results. You are an aquarium ROCK STAR
LOL, thank you bro! Even though I know the water parameters are perfect for my boys, I do also enjoy looking at a crystal clear tank 😊
@@KaveManAquatics I think that's the thing people miss about the Aquarium hobby... every person gets to build a tank... or tanks... to fit their own tastes and purposes. It really allows for individuality to shine through. I see a million people searching for ONE answer... when they need to realize... there are a MILLION answers to one question... its all relative to your goals and situation.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. You are 100% correct! 💪💪
Question: Hey Kevin, what are your views on Anoxic Filtration Methods?
Love this video. I am replacing the sand in one of my tanks. Shouldn't be too much work though as it's only a 38 litre with a betta.
Glad it helped
@@KaveManAquatics It sure has :) Now I just have to find the motivation! Haha
I’ve given up on sand substrates. Recently I replaced the white sand in my 40gal. tank with 30 lbs. of mixed river gravel. The water has never been clearer and the gravel is so much easier to keep clean. The only real change is having to treat water levels more often, but chemical bacteria really helps balance that out.
I wouldn’t use sand unless I cared for exotic fish professionally.
You know I'm going to do this now 😃
lol, Good luck!
I got the sand you suggested, after switching from diamond blasting sand which sucks imo
How many bags should I use for a 90 gallon
So if I currently have a 75 gallon tank with black gravel would this sand you recommend be a good swap? I’m not liking the gravel look as much… it’s fresh water with 2 blood parrots, 5 green tiger barbs, 2 Odessa’s (going to get 5) and 5 other barbs. The tank is a couple months old. I also wanna add plants to help hide the heater.
Hey Kev, so I wanted you use that sand for my african cichlid tank but when I went to my local fish store the employee said I was not able to use it because it was for salt water only . So I haven't decided what sand I want to use now . But I'm glad I found this video because now I knows it's safe . Do you recommend I use that substrate or is there others you recommend ?
I read the TITLE and related 😂 been there and done that ✅
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Looks great , for a 125 how much wattage for heat do you need??? Are 2. -200 watts good enough ?
Thanks
Nope, I would use 2 500W heaters
What crushed coral would you recommend to put into a FX6 to increase PH .never mind I found your video on the subject… loving your channel bro Semper Fi
Glad you found it bro! OHHRAA! 😁💪
How much would you suggest for a 40 gallon breeder ?
I am going to have to do this same process with my cichlid tank and I just had a question is this actual sand or crushed coral? Also how were your fish after the whole process of switching out the substrate? Does it make a difference for the live bacteria since it’s from saltwater?
Its sand. The live bacteria helps to cycle your tank quickly. Doesnt matter that its reef sand, what it does to your tank (raises PH) is exactly what you want in an african cichlid tank 😁
Hey kev, So I just changed out my substrate to the caribsea pink Fiji one you have and I took my fish out and put them in my 20 gallon for this process and now I test the water and I have ammonia did this same thing happen to you? I know you changed your substrate with your fish in the tank. Also is it safe to put them back in the tank or should I just wait it out?
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