Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 59 minutes ago
#fluval #plenum #anoxicfilter
Today I show you a reset I've been wanting to do for awhile. There were a few things I skipped over a bit either because I forgot, or it would drift off scope to far. Here are some answers to your questions I’m anticipating from curious viewers. First, I never show the canister filter, its a Fluval 107. I also never mention the fish that were in the tank, but they where moved to the MEGA Flex. My shrimp issue and the possible treatment I'm trying is a first for me. I mention it, but I'll report back in detail when / if I see results. Lastly, I'm aware of the dust up between Dr. Novak and Corey. Although I was mildly surprised to hear Corey seemed to dismiss anoxic flirtation out of hand, I thought his response was reasonable. There's a lot of ways to keep a tank and preferring one way over another does not make you a bad fish keeper, especially if things are working well. If he doesn't want to talk about it right now it shouldn't be a big deal. The Dr's response was surprising to me and hyperbolic. Reading a letter as a proxy for your own gripes was the wrong way to go, and the gripes were way past the reality of the situation. That's just my opinion, take it or leave it. I believe the stuff Dr. Novak has been talking about has real merit, so I'm going to continue using what he taught us. I've spoke with him at length in the past and believe he knows what he's talking about in this regard. I'm not a scientist or a salesmen just a dude trying to make aquariums that work really well. I personally like combining methods that may have worked all on their own. Chasing an optimized system simply because it’s fun to think about. I hope that clears up any questions you had. I appreciate my viewers so much thanks for hearing me out.
Affiliate links - I get a little Amazon credit when you shop here which buys more stuff to talk about. If you find a better deal use that instead! I like to include this just in case you want to see it for sale. Here are some items from the video.
Fluval 107 - not actually in the video but this is what I use on here.
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Fluorite Dark
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Amazonia (this is a smaller bag than what you saw)
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Here is a sub in for red clay powder
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I love this light.
amazon.com/dp/B07DWVXHSR/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_46RC8Z5TAGSQPR1YN1V3?linkCode=ml2&tag=pecktec-20
The under gravel filter. (I only used half of it )
amzn.to/3Sxuxov
Time Stamps
00:00 - Opener
01:24 - What's in this video
02:02 - Past versions and this version
02:59 - Slow the Flow
03:55 - What I've learned about Plenums
05:49 - Sort the old plants
07:00 - salt dipping shrimp
09:39 - substrate
11:50 - hard scape
12:56 - Plants
16:11 - the fill
16:49 - secret project preview
17:22 - wrapping it up.
ETAA’s YouTube watch us scape!
youtu.be/hB8lj8HqenA
See Holly's cool fish and nature art here!
phpcreates.com
#fluval #plenum #anoxicfilter
Today I show you a reset I've been wanting to do for awhile. There were a few things I skipped over a bit either because I forgot, or it would drift off scope to far. Here are some answers to your questions I’m anticipating from curious viewers. First, I never show the canister filter, its a Fluval 107. I also never mention the fish that were in the tank, but they where moved to the MEGA Flex. My shrimp issue and the possible treatment I'm trying is a first for me. I mention it, but I'll report back in detail when / if I see results. Lastly, I'm aware of the dust up between Dr. Novak and Corey. Although I was mildly surprised to hear Corey seemed to dismiss anoxic flirtation out of hand, I thought his response was reasonable. There's a lot of ways to keep a tank and preferring one way over another does not make you a bad fish keeper, especially if things are working well. If he doesn't want to talk about it right now it shouldn't be a big deal. The Dr's response was surprising to me and hyperbolic. Reading a letter as a proxy for your own gripes was the wrong way to go, and the gripes were way past the reality of the situation. That's just my opinion, take it or leave it. I believe the stuff Dr. Novak has been talking about has real merit, so I'm going to continue using what he taught us. I've spoke with him at length in the past and believe he knows what he's talking about in this regard. I'm not a scientist or a salesmen just a dude trying to make aquariums that work really well. I personally like combining methods that may have worked all on their own. Chasing an optimized system simply because it’s fun to think about. I hope that clears up any questions you had. I appreciate my viewers so much thanks for hearing me out.
Affiliate links - I get a little Amazon credit when you shop here which buys more stuff to talk about. If you find a better deal use that instead! I like to include this just in case you want to see it for sale. Here are some items from the video.
Fluval 107 - not actually in the video but this is what I use on here.
amzn.to/3Jxj8kb
Fluorite Dark
amzn.to/3oTml4c
Amazonia (this is a smaller bag than what you saw)
amzn.to/3vGtrwK
Here is a sub in for red clay powder
amzn.to/3Qgtebo
I love this light.
amazon.com/dp/B07DWVXHSR/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_46RC8Z5TAGSQPR1YN1V3?linkCode=ml2&tag=pecktec-20
The under gravel filter. (I only used half of it )
amzn.to/3Sxuxov
Time Stamps
00:00 - Opener
01:24 - What's in this video
02:02 - Past versions and this version
02:59 - Slow the Flow
03:55 - What I've learned about Plenums
05:49 - Sort the old plants
07:00 - salt dipping shrimp
09:39 - substrate
11:50 - hard scape
12:56 - Plants
16:11 - the fill
16:49 - secret project preview
17:22 - wrapping it up.
ETAA’s YouTube watch us scape!
youtu.be/hB8lj8HqenA
See Holly's cool fish and nature art here!
phpcreates.com
