Fresh Water Aquarium: Community Fish Tank

[Sreoch1]

A couple of questions... What is the tank called, its looks great and How many fish do u have? Thanks

[CatspitProductions]

@Sreoch1 It’s a 20 gallon high tank. There are about 15 fish or so there. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[atvking04032]

how do you use the ammo /carb i have some and a bag can you just set it on a air stone or do you put it inside the filter in front of the the filter pad it self a little help would be nice

[CatspitProductions]

@atvking04032 I put it in a nylon filter sac just like it was activated charcoal alone. The way my filter works it sits on top of the filter media. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[DejaVusee]

Please please PLEASE...you must tell me where you bought that long sunken ship ornament...it's so realistic. i have a long 20 gallon and that would look great in it. I can't find that length ship anywhere online! Thanks for your help!



[CatspitProductions]

@DejaVusee Funny you should mention that. I really like that battleship too. I bought that from a Petco or a Petsmart some time ago. I have kept my eyes open for them since and I have never seen them. I knew I should have bought two of them back when I first saw them. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[hellgary28]

this is really nice WOoooooooooW

i love this screensaver to my desctop :DD hahah nice gz bro

[CatspitProductions]

@hellgary28 Cool, thanks much. Make sure to check out the newer version of this video with cuts and pans. It’s a video response to this video. Check for the link here with the comments. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[Fx4Ranger2002]

Will the Lamp eye tetras nibble at the fins of the angelfish?

[CatspitProductions]

@Fx4Ranger2002 Not these little guys. I have never had many problems with fish doing that. Just the occasional aggressive Gourami or such. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[Fx4Ranger2002]

@CatspitProductions I am getting a 55 gallon aquarium kit soon and I want to have 4 angelfish, between 6-10 lamp eye tetras, maybe 6-10 fancy guppies(since they breed alot), and 6 black mollies. Will that setup work?

[CatspitProductions]

@Fx4Ranger2002 Sounds pretty good; I don’t see any problems but I’m no expert. Good luck! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[2002drnszgy]

nice fish. the best should go with crystal (starfire) tank. It is more clear. one manufacture is FIRE

[CatspitProductions]

@2002drnszgy Oh yea? Never heard of them. I’ll bet they cost some bucks. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[stormer454]

Wow where'd you get the battleship for the fish tank ?

[CatspitProductions]

@stormer454 I’m not sure now. I think it was a Pet Smart or Petco but I can’t recall which. And I have never seen them since either. It’s the coolest style sunken ship I have ever come across. I should have bought two. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

[yongteikseng]

thank you for yr patience

[CatspitProductions]

@yongteikseng Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[RandomlyAnimated]

Great work:D

[CatspitProductions]

@RandomlyAnimated Nice, thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[niranmaharjan]

hey you have platies, guppies with the Angel. don't angels harm those fishes, as my angel is much aggressive to many of my fishes

[CatspitProductions]

@niranmaharjan I heard that a lot too but I have never seen it myself. He is a little bossy but he never has killed or hurt anyone yet. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[technologicftw]

nice aquarium but u cannot mix coldwater fish like goldfish with tropical fishes like angelfish, their suitable temperatures are so different.

[CatspitProductions]

@technologicftw Actually, I have heard the cold water fish have a wide variance and I guess it’s true. They are all living quite fine even still. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[Jarthurs2009]

Is it just me or does that ship look like it's constantly sinking?? Awesome affect!!

[CatspitProductions]

@Jarthurs2009 Hehe… glad you like the video. Thanks! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[M4DDYYYY]

what the name of the black fish

[CatspitProductions]

@M4DDYYYY There’s an Angel fish and some kind of fancy gold fish thing. I forget the technical name for those. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[reaper147000]

@CatspitProductions I thought angel fish were aggressive?

[CatspitProductions]

@reaper147000 I heard that a lot too but I have never seen it myself. He is a little bossy but he never has killed or hurt anyone yet. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[reaper147000]

@CatspitProductions Plus ive never seen a black angelfish so maybe they are less aggressive, have you seen them nip fins at all, and no problem, thanks for the help



[CatspitProductions]

@reaper147000 Nope, seems fine to me. He is a little bossy but not dangerous. No problem, my pleasure. ☠

[CatspitProductions]

@reaper147000 I heard that a lot too but I have never seen it myself. He is a little bossy but he never has killed or hurt anyone yet. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[technogirli100]

great aquarium

[CatspitProductions]

@technogirli100 Nice, thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[richthirtytwo]

nice tank only angel fish with a black moor coldwater fish with tropical ????? surely one of them isnt in their ideal teemperature

[BubbaUnit]

@richthirtytwo Coldwater fish tend to be able to live in many enviroments even though you should though. Lol. Im not trying to sound like I know everything. Haha. Im just saying what I have heard.

[CatspitProductions]

@BubbaUnit That’s what I understand. They can survive in a wide range of temperatures but would do best in their own natural climate. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[CatspitProductions]

@richthirtytwo Yup... Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[agentsweet91]

The Music ive good focus on that sunken Ship . nice one

[CatspitProductions]

@agentsweet91 Nice, thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[jamoho]

I would throw a baby red devil n there and watch him slowly pluck off all ur fish

[CatspitProductions]

@jamoho LOL, yea or even an Oscar would do just fine at cleaning house. My brother had some Piranhas years ago when I was in high school. They were pretty cool. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[Platinum865881]

Nice aquarium! Also like the decorations.

[CatspitProductions]

@Platinum865881 Cool, thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[AussieTwiFan]

nice! but it looks like the fish are having a hard time swimming in the current

[CatspitProductions]

@AussieTwiFan LOL, sometimes I think they may have some current issues. But they all live pretty well. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[CatspitProductions]

@arcotramathornage LOL, my cat loves the tank! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[fishoexplotion1]

so hows the fish im kinda woried about the guppies cause of the angel but u can get away with it and if you didnt know this you can put your temp to 75 and it will be ok for all the fish even the gold fish thats there temp range to 60 to 75

[CatspitProductions]

@fishoexplotion1 No problem, my Angel is a dominating character but he does not kill or eat any fish. Goldfish can live in a very wide range of water temps. Perhaps the ideal temp will make them live longer but my fish seem to live long enough for me. I like to run cooler for many reasons. 75 to 80. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[OceanJeff37]

Video awesome, and music was cool...! I want an aquarium. I shall have one soon...I hope.

[CatspitProductions]

@OceanJeff37 Thanks so much! Have you seen the more recent version? It's linked to this one. Good luck with the aquarium! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[aisumi123]

ur bg music is creepy...

[CatspitProductions]

@aisumi123 LOL, it was supposed to sound all marine and mysterious. Like wondrous unknown background music. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[BigBruiser76]

Aqua Clear 70?

[CatspitProductions]

@BigBruiser76 Yes and a smaller one too. I think it’s all in the video description. I forget the details. It’s been a while since I set this tank up. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[alizcool1]

where did you get that background? very clever!

[CatspitProductions]

@alizcool1 At a pet supply store. Most aquarium stores will have some kind of background paper like this. Select the most natural looking one for best results. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[shannie602]

Tanks so much! lol im punny! great tank!

[CatspitProductions]

@shannie602 Thanks! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[happyslowbob]

...beginners tank-still very nice

[CatspitProductions]

@happyslowbob Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[CatspitProductions]

@Trainsetbuilder Thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[burkdollm]

hey check out mine and add suggestions please

[CatspitProductions]

@burkdollm Will do! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[tashadawn2010]

This is such a neat idea! People like me who would like to have a tank can see yours. Thanks!

[CatspitProductions]

@tashadawn2010 Thanks, I got the idea from the old fireplace channel on TV on Christmas day when I was a kid. I think some network still does that. Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[beekay445]

hey dude - check out my fish tank... it was recorded on my phone. but it has some nice lookin fish and plants !

[CatspitProductions]

@beekay445 Will do... Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[tomagotchii]

abandon ship all sailors abandon ship.... !!!!!!!

[CatspitProductions]

@tomagotchii Aye, aye sir!! Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[laurelmek]

Did ur plants last long and are those gold ribbon? When I bought mine they said that they were semi aquatic but I've heard that they rot and die. And that they cant be submerged in water. If yours did fine please tell me.

[CatspitProductions]

@laurelmek They didn’t last too long. It was apparent mine were being eaten by the fish. I don’t know what type they were and if they were terrarium plants or not. They were sold in an aquarium store so I would hope they were for fish tanks but who knows. Good luck! Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[PeanutButter891]

@laurelmek they are semi aquatic and will die like mine. they lasted about 3 months or so before they died though

[CatspitProductions]

@PeanutButter891 Yes, good to know, mine were eaten up within a month... :( Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

[laurelmek]

Cool what kind of plants are those? I just got some that look like those and was wondering if there is anything I should know about caring for them.

[CatspitProductions]

@laurelmek I don’t recall they names of the plants. I don’t have any tips; mine were eaten up by the fish…LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[MrFish8888]

niice tank

[CatspitProductions]

@MrFish8888 Thank you very much! Have you seen the new tank video? Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[panthers2191]

how many fish did u fit in that 20 gallon?

[CatspitProductions]

@panthers2191 About 10 to 15 depending on size but there are only 13 in there now. A couple died of “old age” or “natural causes”. They were like almost 3 years old. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[latnmport]

Gold fish in a community tank in not recommended! Amonia!

[CatspitProductions]

@latnmport LOL…Yes they can be dirty. But I find that if your tank has a properly functioning biological system, it works out very well. Besides I have a full aquarium testing kit and can monitor ammonias, nitrates and such. There are water additives that will instantly eliminate all ammonias if you have a problem. But I never have. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[martyb0y1690]

@CatspitProductions the gold fish body will be working faster and not well keeping them in tropical water speeds up their metabolism which means loads more eating and pooping but more importantly speeds up their life cycle and they die very early and don't develop properly

[CatspitProductions]

@martyb0y1690 Thanks for the tip but I think he did just fine. Lived a very long time and never caused any problems for me. Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[martyb0y1690]

@CatspitProductions how long did it live ?

[CatspitProductions]

@martyb0y1690 Almost 3 years which I though was fine for a goldfish. Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[martyb0y1690]

@CatspitProductions pretty short life for a gold fish would have been more like 10-15 years in proper cold water conditions

[CatspitProductions]

@martyb0y1690 Haha…That is pretty amazing. I read of one living for 44 years. But I have never even had a tank set up for ten years in a row. The only reason there was a goldfish was because I bought him in the beginning to get the tank started. I didn’t expect to even have him in the tank that long. But I am no expert on aquariums; I just know what seems to work for me. Most people would think 3 years is a lot for a gold fish....LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting! ☠

[sirskill101]

Hi I am a new you tuber looking for a break my channel has a comment question of the weak feel free to ask I question that u have on my channel and I would be more than happy to anser it. And please share my vids with friends and I will also ask a comment question to u.

[CatspitProductions]

@sirskill101 Hey there, I’m happy to support a fellow YouTuber. Good luck! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[bonofan100]

do algea eaters help at all in fresh water just curious

[CatspitProductions]

@bonofan100 Sure do, they eat algae and waste form all around the tank. It’s a great fish to have because it helps keep the tank looking clean. Thanks for watching & commenting!

[Fordyl2k]

@CatspitProductions that is actually a myth about algae eaters because they create more waste than they consume. For helping keeping the tank clean your better with some shrimp or snails. However Plecos do look good :)

[CatspitProductions]

@Fordyl2k I disagree. I understand what you are saying but if your ecological bio system is functioning properly, then a catfish and pleco complement the system perfectly. Catfish and plecos will eat any extra food that other fish miss. They may also eat smaller clumps of other organic matter. And the pleco keeps the rocks, ornaments and glass clean of algae. For me, they keep my tank looking much cleaner than without. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[Fordyl2k]

@CatspitProductions yeh i agree with you in some sense for example they definately help with algae but disagree about the general waste :) So lets agree to disagree :) Cool video btw i recently had to get rid of my tank due to lack of room hoping to get one again at some point.

[CatspitProductions]

@Fordyl2k No problem. Live and let live. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment on my video. I hope you get to have a new tank soon, good luck!

[EpicNarwhal]

That's a great setup, but you still have to do water changes, even with filters and bottomfeeders. Please take this comment into consideration.

[CatspitProductions]

@EpicNarwhal Hey thanks for your concern. I actually have a complete freshwater testing system and I do monitor nitrates and ammonias but they always read low or zero. I actually lose about 1 gallon of water from evaporation every two days and fresh water is always being added so oxygen is not a problem either. I always wonder about mineral build up due to the evaporation. So now and then, I will change out some water but not very often at all. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[EpicNarwhal]

That's a great setup, but you do have to do water changes at least once a month. The waste will still build up, even with a catfish and pleco. Please take this into consideration.

[CatspitProductions]

@EpicNarwhal Oh and my fish seem happy, well and very healthy. I don’t lose many fish at all. Many of them have been in there for about 3 years. In fact, most people I know with aquariums can’t figure out why I have such a low casualty rate. I just tell them it’s a gift. Thanks much for your input and taking the time to check out my video. Have you seen the new aquarium video?

[CatspitProductions]

@EpicNarwhal I ment about 2 years, not 3.

[VincenzoIanni1982]

Your aquarium is very nice. You can see my aquarium in "Acquario pesci tropicali - VINCENZO IANNI". Ciao. Vincenzo.

[emil50]

can u look at mine too lol.....i just started a small tank with 6 guppies, 6 rosy barbs, 5 neon tetras. :p

[CatspitProductions]

@emil50 Your tank looks good. Nice and clean with a lot of activity! Guppies can be a lot of fun. My friend wants me to build a guppy tank and let them breed. I’d love to do that but I really don’t have the space. Thanks for watching & commenting!

[uniquein2010]

I like your aquarium. I am a new hobbyists. Please view the two I have and give me your opinion on how well I did, I am opened to any suggestions.

[CatspitProductions]

@uniquein2010 Thank you! I enjoy it very much. I took a look at your aquarium videos. Very nice! You have some wicked color going on and plenty of fish. Do you experience any casualties month to month? Thanks for watching!

[TheXquicksilver]

my fish tank is so big that i wasn prepared for all the decoration =.= and i hav so little fishes

[CatspitProductions]

@TheXquicksilver Don’t worry; you can add fish and decorations a little at a time. Even my little 20 gallon took some time to get the battleship and fill it up with fish. Then you will end up changing the tank layout as you build it and adapt it to better suit the fish you get. Some like places to hide and others like vegetation. It will take some time before you may consider the tank finished. Good luck! And thanks for watching!

[TheXquicksilver]

@CatspitProductions my fish tank is more or less done now hahaha

[CatspitProductions]

@TheXquicksilver Cool, make sure to post a video of it when your done! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[TheXquicksilver]

@CatspitProductions i will do it soon

[harperc]

Love the angelfish =)

Have you had any problems with it and the guppies or platies? I've just bought a 28gal tank and thinking of fish to add to it when its all cycled. I love angelfish but already have 5 platies and I've heard angelfish can be quite agressive? Also did it grow big cos I've heard about them being around 6"?

[CatspitProductions]

@harperc I have had other Angel fish that were either very fragile and timid or submissive to other fish. But this black Angel fish is a tough cookie. He does not hurt the other fish but he lets them know he is king. I think he acts like the policeman in the community. He keeps all other fish inline and subordinate to him. But he never has killed anything. And yes, he has grown quite a bit. But I wouldnt worry too much about the growth, takes some time. Thanks for watching & commenting!

[damamizblovinit]

i like your angelfish. :)

[CatspitProductions]

@damamizblovinit - Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[Barcel0ny]

I have an filter in Aquarium Do i need to add oxygen?

I am Begginer :d

[CatspitProductions]

@Barcel0ny - I think it is actually a misnomer that aquarium water can be oxygenated. Water molecules will not bond to a second oxygen atom except under certain circumstances. None of which are created by an air pump in a fish tank. The real purpose of the air pump is to remove gaseous toxins and provide agitation on the waters surface for an efficient surface to air contact ratio. This allows for better release of toxic gases in solution in the tank water. Thanks for watching!

[xsapx13]

lucky cuz i wish those poor bastards of mine die soon ....cuz i cnt throw them away lol :P

[tomstutorials]

you should go on some fish forums people would take them away they might even pay

[CatspitProductions]

Maybe Craigslist, LOL, if he doesnt want to just wait until they croak. I think he was kidding; I dont have the heart to throw out a little fishy either. Thanks for checking out the video!

[CatspitProductions]

LOL, Yea, sometimes they live a long time. That's funny, thanks for commenting!

[indieHindleyMusic]

you could go into a pet store or aquarium and hand the fish in and possibly get money that way so the poor things dont die and can be given another good home

[CatspitProductions]

Actually, most all pet stores which sell fish will not take the fish back even for free. There are too many risks involved with parasites and disease so they do not act as a shelter for any fish even if you buy them there. The best thing to do is just wait for them to die naturally. Or give them to a friend who will want them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[xsapx13]

i think goldfish carp are crap fish lol but no offense i like yer angel fish ,, is it a veiltail?

[CatspitProductions]

LOL, Yea I agree. Those are the 2 fish I put in the tank when I first set it up to help get the ecosystem going. They are very hearty and will live under most any circumstance as you may well know. It just so happened that they lived for 1 year exactly. The gold one died first and then a week later the black one went too. I guess he got lonely. There are no more goldfish in my tank. Im not sure what type of Angel this one is. Just the common one you get at the pet store. Thanks for watching!

[dundada54]

how much or them thing that make the bubble

[CatspitProductions]

@dundada54 - Air pumps can range from $10 to $40 or more depending on the size and model. Thanks for watching!

[xxHUNGREExx]

how many gallons of water should i change for a 10 gallon tank....

[CatspitProductions]

@xxHUNGREExx - I think maybe 2 or 3 if it is just for maintenance to add fresh water every month. If it is for other reasons like ick or some kind of water problem maybe up to but no more than 5 gallons. The more you change at one time, the more stressful it is for the fish. I think that is the bottom line. And make sure the replacement water is treated to be neutral in ph or other chemicals like chlorine. You can get additives to make tap water less stressful for fish. Thanks for watching!

[xxHUNGREExx]

is it ok to use blue light or should i use white

[CatspitProductions]

@xxHUNGREExx - I would use an aquatic bulb if possible. Otherwise a regular incandescent or florescent bulb will work. Thanks for watching!

[petersmonkey]

Did you make the sunken ship your self? It looks sick!

[CatspitProductions]

Actually the battleship was purchased through Petco some time ago. I have not seen them there since I bought this one. The drawback is that my Plecostomus is pulling some of the paint off of it as he feeds on the algae. Therefore, I will be replacing the battleship soon with a more natural rock formation. But, yea, I really liked the battleship too! Thanks for watching!

[piltv]

yea thats cool. try playing it in full screen and it makes your screen look like a fish tank (well nearly!). how much did that set up set you back mind me asking?

[CatspitProductions]

Yea, that was what I was going for. Sorta like the old fireplace view TV stations used to put on during Christmas years ago. That is what gave me the idea although I have not seen that in a long time now they just play one movie all day. I am not sure how much money I have invested into the tank. The money is mostly in fish rather than equipment. Not too bad to set it up, but it can get costly when you want to buy all kinds of stuff for inside it. Thanks for watching!

[StephanieIAm]

fishys! great video very calm

[CatspitProductions]

Thanks! I am glad you like it. And thanks for the comment!